[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat Vacation home in Mount Laguna with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71009300/71009297/f6ec7b2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71009300/71009297/3b259ee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71009300/71009297/c85524bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71009300/71009297/1475255c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71009300/71009297/8b9b90df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape the city and unwind in this cozy, open-concept tiny home nestled in Mount Laguna. Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a queen-sized lofted bed overlooking tall pine trees and wake up to birdsong. Prepare your own meals in the full kitchen, indulge in authentic Costa Rican coffee, or dine on the deck surrounded by nature. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat With roots in both Costa Rica and Chicago, we understand the desire to get away sometimes and seek out peace and quiet! Pura Vida, or the good life, is the Costa Rican way. We invite you to get away from the city in our comfortable and welcoming, open-concept tiny home, located an hour drive outside of San Diego in Mount Laguna. Enjoy the queen-sized lofted bed where you will wake up to the beautiful view of tall pine trees and the sound of birds calling and woodpeckers digging for breakfast! The futon can be folded down and is convenient for a third traveler or even families with a couple of children. (Additional Air mattress can be provided upon request). You will be able to make breakfast of your own in our full kitchen. We also like to share the “Pura Vida” with you by providing delicious and authentic Costa Rican coffee for your enjoyment. If you prefer, you can even follow the instructions we left you to brew using a traditional Costa Rican pour over style! You can indulge in your meals at our indoor breakfast bar, looking out our large windows, or you might prefer to eat outside on the deck inside of the private, fenced in area. Whether you are looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend with nothing to do, or you are an avid adventurer, Mount Laguna has it all! Feel free to take a nap on our hammock, play games with family/friends, or read in our lounge chairs. Nearby you will find several trails ranging from family-friendly short trails to more advanced and challenging hikes. A walk through the campground next door will even lead you directly to the Pacific Crest Trail, the best route for anyone who feels like walking from Mexico to Canada :) There are also several great mountain biking sites within a 10 minute drive of the house. A drive into Pine Valley (15-20 mins) will give you the chance to try one of the best burgers in the area at The Frosty Burger, or you might take the 30 second walk over to the Pine House Cafe located on site (Open Thursday-Sunday for lunch and dinner). Make sure to stock up on drinks, firewood and food on your way up - you will be glad you did! After a long day of activities (or just relaxing!) you can grill out back in our yard and enjoy a bonfire while stargazing through the openings in the trees. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94870000/94868100/94868080/b4d3589f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stargazer Summary:
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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 is also known as Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat Mount Laguna ## About the area Located in Mount Laguna, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum and Julian Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Goat Canyon Trestle and Eagle and High Peak Mines. Laguna Mountain Recreation Area and California Wolf Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Mount Laguna travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Laguna.dx3000428380) [View more Vacation homes in Mount Laguna](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Laguna-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000428380-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.86209%2C-116.41999&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HEBE0k7H-yUQ3Apc7Qvmni-90ZI=) Mount Laguna, CA ### What's nearby - Laguna Mountain Recreation Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Viejas Casino - 34 min drive - 44.4 km - Lake Cuyamaca - 36 min drive - 33.1 km - Golden Acorn Casino - 37 min drive - 49.6 km - Sycuan Casino - 49 min drive - 61.9 km ### Restaurants - ‪The Outpost by Valley Farm - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pine House Cafe & Tavern - ‬1 min walk - Green Head Club ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Laguna Mountain Recreation Area and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and Pine Valley County Park. Pine Valley Library is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Big Blue - Pura Vida Tiny Home Mountain Retreat Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Igor W. May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A short getaway from the city In a scale from 1 to 10, I will definitely give it an 11. Love the place and the area. Peace and quiet. Beautiful nature. Two great dining spots. ##### Igor W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had the best time at this tiny home. It is very close to the observatory where we were taking night time photography pictures at Mt. Laguna. During the day we enjoyed hiking and exploring the nearby towns. There is a fantastic restaurant right next door to the tiny home community as well. By far the best experience was the host. She gave us plenty of suggestions on what to do in the area, and communication was excellent. The place has everything you need to prepare food and relax. We grilled our meals and enjoyed s’mores by the fire at night. Would definitely return for another visit. ##### Matt Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Couldn’t use bbq no propane & both gas lighters empty ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine B. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a sweet little retreat. Enjoyed our stay so much. Great!!!!! ##### Katherine B. 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