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Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

4.5 star property
Mediterranean lodge with a full-service spa and a fitness center
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Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lake view
32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, iPad

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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34540 Engineers Rd, Julian, CA, 92036
  • Place, Santa Ysabel Mission
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cuyamaca
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, William Heise County Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Lake Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Lake Junior Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hilltop Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Hilltop Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Exclusive Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Patio | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, Patio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Elite Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Royal Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Julian

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa places you next to Lake Cuyamaca and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ysabel Mission. This 4.5-star lodge welcomes guests with 11 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, free self parking, and a gym.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Ysabel Mission - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Cuyamaca - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • California Wolf Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • William Heise County Park - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Julian Town Hall - 10 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Julian Cafe & Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Mediterranean lodge with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Renovated in 2020, Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers a full-service spa, a gym, and a sauna. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and Tempur-Pedic beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Furnished lanais, iPads, and iPod docks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2009
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • iPad
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge Retreat
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Lodge
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Julian
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Lodge Julian

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa on Dec 1, 2025 start from $126.37, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

This lodge in Julian is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Cuyamaca and Santa Ysabel Mission. You'll also find Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and California Wolf Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Is there a spa at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa include a casino?

No, Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

This lakeside lodge offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as a full-service spa and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Yes, this lodge has a spa tub.

Does Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa serves a full breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How close is the airport from Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

The closest major airport to Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is about 25.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa comes with a furnished lanai with some featuring lake or garden views.

Does Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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