Title: Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9543&destination=Lake+Elsinore%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=112887368&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat ## Photo gallery for Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat ![Outdoor spa tub - Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat (Lake Elsinore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/e5a04de1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books - Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat (Lake Elsinore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/eccb5b4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat (Lake Elsinore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/44225dff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat (Lake Elsinore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/ad12ba63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat (Lake Elsinore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112887400/112887368/5c16b724.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat New Listing! Welcome to your Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat. This Ultra Private, Corner Lot Home completely surrounded by large mature trees and backs up to the Cleveland National Forest. This spacious estate will host your Family Vacation or Small Group. This Single Level "Ranch Style" property sitting on well over an acre of land boasts an expansive backyard with loads of things to entertain for everyone as it is designed for the perfect "Staycation." Under the massive Backyard Patio feature, we've created outdoor seating/dining for up to 16 people. There is also a large BBQ island featuring a Natural Gas BBQ, a beverage refrigerator and an outdoor cooktop for entertaining outdoors overlooking the beautiful hillside surroundings. Pamper your family or group with the Large "Cedaroma" Hot Sauna, with seating for up to 12 people. Just outside the Sauna you can heat up the evening chill with our Large 10 person Jacuzzi Spa, which overlooks the large 6 Hole Putting Green, great entertainment for the whole Family or Group. Nestled within the trees on the rear banks of the property is a Large lighted Treehouse for the kids overlooking the entire backyard and our newly installed Natural Rock Waterfall and 6 Hole Putting Green. Water cascading down the slope, adding a natural ambience to your experience of this beautiful outdoor space. At the base of the Waterfall, we've installed a Natural Gas Firepit with enough seating for your entire group to sit around the fire telling stories, making S'Mores and making memories. (Please bring your own firewood and Fire Starter) Adjacent to the firepit you can test your skills in the Horseshoe pit. Inside we have designed a custom Game Room with Billiards and Ping Pong with a 75" HD Smart TV with Netflix. Throughout the home is 1000 MBPS WIFI. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 65-199, 002838 ## About the area Located in Lake Elsinore, this vacation home is on a lake. Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and Lake Elsinore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tom's Farms and Orange Empire Railroad Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium or Lake Elsinore Storm, The Diamond. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Backwoods Family and Friends Private Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana F. Nov 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This wonderful family retreat was everything we hoped for and more. This beautiful property has been designed, decorated and populated with everything guests (and their dogs) need to enjoy a wonderful, private getaway. We look forward to returning! ##### Dana F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory S. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place. Friendly, helpful host. Lots of books, games activities. Only drawback was location of master bath and half bath were unavailable to others unless you go through the bedroom. One full bath for use to 3 bedrooms with sleeping space for 8 people was a little inconvenient ##### Cory S. 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