Place to stay in Alpine

This home was designed by the famous artist James Hubbell. It is unique and marvelous. This home and the artist are featured in two books stocked in the living room. The full charm of "The Shire" is absorbed over days and nights of individual's and couple's immersion, relaxation and awakening. The space There is no place on Earth quite like it. It is a great home in which to be engulfed in its organic form and ensemble of wood, brick, stained glass, ceramic tile, bronze and iron. There are no rectangles, only curves, arches, vaults and alcoves. Sit and read, listen to music, love your spouse, lover or self and behold art. It has one queen-size bed up the steep stairs with railings to the loft bedroom, so it's only for 1-2 physically-fit adults with good balance and mobility. It features a comfortable, new Casper mattress. Enjoy looking out at the stars through the huge window doors, possibly open in fair weather. It's not NY, LA, or any bustling downtown (though SD is just 30-40 min. away.) You'll also see and hear birds, lizards, squirrels and (in the winter and spring) the cascading flow of seasonal Alpine Creek on site. In full disclosure, there is some background traffic noise outdoors, from the nearby Interstate 8 highway, though it is modest to most when indoors. Any music played at low volume will drown it out, and to date it has never interfered with a guest's sleep (even the nightly frogs are sometimes louder in winter, in a naturally-comforting manner.) Still, if one wants quiet when outdoors, this location may not be the best for them. Also, because of it's natural country country setting, on a 2/3 acre lot, there are some creatures about (hawks, owls, squirrels, field mice, etc.) Mice are reduced by pest control, but may possibly sneak inside. I keep the home very clean, but can't guarantee a mouse might enter an open window or door at night. (It has only happened 2% of the time.) The entire 800 SF "art" house, including use of all appliances, dishware, utensils, cleaning supplies, furnishings, books, magazines and CD's. Upon request, a guest artist may access a separate studio on site. I will only approve guests with whom I first communicate and trust to protect this home. I will be HAPPY to assist all approved guests with their comfortable stay at my home, in the Alpine community, indeed all of San Diego County, with helpful information and personal suggestions. I will be present for the guest's arrival with keys and orientation. I love to travel and appreciate the arts, and enjoy other people who do as well! If you'd like, and time permitting, I'll show you to nearby restaurants, a great pub, a natural hiking park and/or discuss San Diego and environs, and the house itself. I want you to cherish and fondly remember your visit. Guest access The guest will have full use of the kitchen, including stove, microwave, coffee makers, refrigerator and dishwasher. Utensils, plates, bowls, glasses, pots and pans, etc., may be used, all to be cleaned after use. The cable television, two Bluetooth speakers, and fireplace are also for guests use. The host's books, magazines and CD's may be enjoyed on site. A basic studio building may also be requested for use by artists. Other things to note I will be available by email, text and cell phone to answer any guests' questions, within hours if not within minutes. The area can be chilly to cold in the winter but the beautiful fireplace, heaters, comforter, quilt and blankets make the home comfy inside. Sweaters and jackets are recommended November-March. Summer days and sometimes parts or autumn may be hot, though the inside is cooled downstairs, the upstairs may take longer to cool in the evening. Opening the large loft windows at night will cool it down. If you have an electric car, you may charge it overnight for free parked by the studio. It is a grounded 120V, so not as fast as 240, and must use your own portable cord. For ex., it may take 12-13 hours to charge 40 miles after driving from San Diego, but the downhill return will use less energy than getting to Alpine, so energy to spare if full when leaving.