Bandy Canyon Ranch

Property class: 3
Ranch with outdoor pool, near San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park

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When you stay at Bandy Canyon Ranch, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Zoo Safari Park and San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Cordiano Winery and Orfila Vineyard and Winery are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$284 nightly
The total price is $321
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television. There are wooden beams on the ceiling, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Kestrel Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, white walls, a round table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table with plants, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Peacock Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with a metal headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.

Sparrow Cottage

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a clock on the wall.

Bluebird Cottage

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mockingbird Cottage

A cozy room with a beige sofa, wooden flooring, a round wooden table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Mockingbird Cottage

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony.

Eagle Cottage

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a patterned rug.

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Hummingbird Cottage

A bedroom with two beds, white bedding, a black bear silhouette artwork, and framed pictures on the wall.

Hummingbird Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Blackbird Cottage

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Finch Cottage

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, white walls, a round table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table with plants, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Finch Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A spacious living room with a sofa, a patterned ottoman, a dining area with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Dove Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Canary Cottage

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a metal bed frame, a white wall clock, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Canary Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Nightingale Cottage

A bedroom with two beds, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

Nightingale Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Firehouse

A cozy corner with a wooden bench, a round table with a cup and a slice of cake, and a vase with flowers.

Firehouse

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Swift Cottage

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Swift Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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16251 Bandy Canyon Road, Escondido, CA, 92025

What's nearby

  • San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ramona Grasslands Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Archaeological Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Cordiano Winery - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 36 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 43 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 44 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 47 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bernardo Winery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Charleys Cheesesteaks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lion Cart - Slush Zone - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Okavango Outpost - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Thunderdome - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Bandy Canyon Ranch

  • When you stay at Bandy Canyon Ranch, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Zoo Safari Park and San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Cordiano Winery and Orfila Vineyard and Winery are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

Bandy Canyon Ranch Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a generous and welcoming breakfast basket. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great secluded spot. Limited staff but not really needed, close to wineries. Bring your own food and drink and a good book.
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8/10 Very good

Awesome place. Friendly staff. There wasn't allot of info on the actual room. Room was nice and clean. How ever it was a little small and we had to keep the bedroom doors open because there's only ac in the living room. Other than that it was a cool place. I would go back. They don't charge for parking, that's a big plus in SD.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was so kind and helpful! I did have to get them to show me how the ceiling fan worked, but they were more than happy to do it :) Would have been nice if the pool was headed, we did visit in February, and it was colder than I was hoping. Hot tub was nice and warm after a long day at the nearby Safari
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the most beautiful ranches Ive ever been to! The staff were very friendly and accomidating!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Bandy Canyon. The views and nature sounds were incredible and the staff was very friendly. We will be coming back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place for us to stay. The breakfast basket was awesome and the cottage was quiet which is what I was looking for and perfect for my dog to explore on our walks. Will definitely come again when I'm in Escondido again
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful experience for our family! Thank you for hosting us and sharing such a beautiful location with the world!
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8/10 Very good

It would be perfect if the restaurant was open.
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10/10 Exceptional

Bandy Canyon is such a hidden gem. When you’re there, it feels like time stopped and you’re in a totally different world. The staff are very friendly & they provide great amenities including yummy snacks!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Happy with a small farm and to see my kids enjoying the place.
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10/10 Exceptional

So good, I don’t want to share!

Our cottage (Kestrel) was a compact, but efficient space. Incredibly clean and serene. The grounds are gorgeous. Highly recommend the sanctuary tour, the pig walk, and bringing your bathing suit, closed toed shoes, and some marshmallows and sticks to enjoy everything!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Super cute ranch. It felt like we were glamping. The breakfast basket is such a great idea. You have all your breakfast items for the morning. We walked around the ranch and it was very peaceful and quiet. Our cottage was modern and very clean. We will definitely come back with family and friends.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is Paradise.

The staff really cared about making sure we had a wonderful time and the grounds were absolutely like paradise. We didn't want to leave.. it's a hidden gem and a gorgeous canyon that is lush. The rooms are very clean and the air is fresh. It's the time of year the windows were open before we arrived. The cabins are so cozy.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved this property! It is so unique. I will definitely come back. The hot tub is so nice under the stars. Enjoyed the fire pit and s’mores. The property was beautiful to walk. The rental area is so beautiful. The Pelican room is very nice for a movie. They give you a generous breakfast. Just all around wonderful
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2/10 Poor

The cabins were nice, but the grounds had not been maintained, the creek that was once beautiful and lively with ducks and fish,was dried up with moss and mold. The hot tub was drained. The check in person at the front desk, however, was super nice and apologetic. We left the property as we did not want to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is a hidden gem. It feels like you're in a forest and staying in a cabin. In the morning, you can hear the birds, and at night, you can hear the frogs and owls. They have an animal sanctuary you can tour, which is great because it teaches the kids the history of the animals and how they were rescued. The staff is super friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the fire pit with the smores, the big playground area for the kids, and the jacuzzi with the cabanas. The kids can run and play in big grassy areas during the day, and the game room has a big projector and couches where you can relax and watch TV. We are coming back this summer.
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at the Sparrow Cottage for a weekend in December. There was a little hiccup with the gate code, so I’m glad I arrived while the office was still open. Everything else was great - very clean and comfortable cottage, great welcome/breakfast basket, a really useful suite of appliances for toast and coffee. On the ground lots of space for kids to play and run (sports goals, chess, lawn games). Very quiet at night and home to great horned owls! It was absolutely lovely and I would definitely stay there again. (Note, friends were staying at another cottage and their water was rather sulfurous smelling, but the water in the Sparrow cottage had none of that - it tasted and smelled great.)
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great property to relax and enjoy nature. The cabins were well appointed for the most part. Our cabin was updated and well decorated except the bathroom. It had old 1970s cabinetry and shower. The shower head was rusted and small. Since our stay was brief, it wasn’t a big deal, but would’ve preferred a fully updated cabin for a longer stay. The breakfast basket is such a nice touch especially since grocery is a little far. The staff is helpful and welcoming. Inspite of the rain, the staff still made Easter fun for the kids. Kudos to the young lady who gave us a tour of the animal sanctuary. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a great place for a family getaway!
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10/10 Exceptional

Just got back from an overnight stay at the cottage. Beautiful area, surroundings among nature. The cottage was warm and comfy, and clean. We had a balcony to ourselves and ample space for the 2 of us. However, when it came to dinner time, the restaurant on site was CLOSED. We looked up numerous "nearby" places but none would deliver due to the resort either being too far away or closed for christmas holiday.NO FOOD DELIVERY available to this resort! We called reception who was very nice and gave us the gate number to allow any deliveries in however it was fruitless as nothing was available nearby. We also had an issue with the AC but the receptionist was very helpful and came immediately to help us out. Hubby and I ending up eating from the breakfast basket for dinner. This basket was provided to us at check in (around 3pm the day before). This could be due to the christmas holiday but make sure to see if the on site restaurant is available before you go or you will lack any dining experiences from being at this resort. I wish i had packed food from home or gotten it otw to the resort to store in the fridge. Overall a well recommended place & a would stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Bandy is a hidden gem that will only get better

We spent our spring break at Bandy Canyon Ranch. It was wonderful! Our family (Dad, Mom, 2 young kids) stayed in the Peacock Cottage. It's recently been renovated and was very comfortable. A quick note: BCR got new owners a few years back, and they're actively investing in the property. They're going through each cottage to upgrade/renovate it. (One was actively being worked on while we were there.) The same is true of the grounds. Our kids loved the pool area. The grounds were fun and *beautiful*, full of plants and birds. They also have a playground area and games for kids to play. We loved our time, but also could see it's going to be even better when the upgrades are finished. BCR doesn't have a restaurant on site. They offer several boxed meal/treat options (breakfast, snacks, charcuterie, treats, etc). On weekends, they have a pizza oven, and they'll prepare some great 12" pies, made to order. (Delicious.) They also had a movie night on one of their lawns, but it was past our kids' bedtimes. BCR is a short drive from the Safari Park, and it's a perfect option if you're going there. We will most certainly be back, with the intention of traveling with a few other families, as this is a great, intimate spot to travel with a group of friends/family. (I'm betting this will end up being a desirable wedding venue too.). Last thing: they have an animal sanctuary on site that our kiddos were delighted by. 5 stars.
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8/10 Very good

Nice little get away spot.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ambiance was perfect. Tons of little hide outs and seating areas with amazing scenic views. Such cute decor. My kids loved it and so did my wife. Picturesque
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10/10 Exceptional

absolutely amazing !!!!! we loved it here !!! felt like we were transported to another world. it’s beautiful !!!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff