Palomar Mountain News

About a dozen years ago, Cor and Toby just had to have a cabin on Palomar.  Experiencing the Four Seasons at their cabin in the woods, created lots of happy memories for their family with four kids.  Time flew by and now they already have four grandchildren! With the desire to retire on Palomar, they wanted a change and initially thought they would like to tackle a fixer.  When they came up to see cabins a few weeks ago, they had a budget for something they could breathe new life in and make their own.  I do happen to have keys to a few pocket listings so we toured those gems but nothing seemed to fit what they had in mind.  Even though they are both very creative and can do just about anything, we didn’t find the perfect fixer. 

It was pretty quiet as we were driving back.  Then I had an idea! 

I’d just posted the beautiful log home, back in on Bailey Road.  Since I never know for sure what folks are really going to end up with, I always promise a ‘Tour of Palomar’.  I decided to show them the ‘eye candy’.  So, I piped up with, “I know a place you would LOVE!”.  I keep driving without saying another word… turned up the driveway and stopped in front of that beautiful log home.

Cor was sitting in the passenger seat and with a big smile on his face he said, “SOLD!”.

It took Toby a little longer, reminding him of the price range they had set.  Seconds later they decided they could figure things out and make it work as they were walking up the steps to their dream-come-true log home.  Come to find out, Toby’s dad talked about having a log home for years, so this is for Gary!

Both Cor and Toby have worked in the water industry.  After retiring they happen to be back working again, so picked out locations for desks at their new home.  Cor is starting new position with Camp Pendleton and Toby is looking at work-at-home opportunities in the water industry.  Meanwhile, the neighbors spotted Cor’s tractor and were impressed with what he did to their cabin driveway. Cor volunteered to help Bailey Mutual Water Company with road access.  Great couple to have up here full time!   

Their family is excited, enjoying the peacefulness of nature on the mountain and anticipating all the fun in store.  After hanging out with the turkeys, deer and bats at their log cabin, the Smith Mountain Boys were a draw Friday night with the group from Palomar.  Cor and Toby have also met many of their mountain neighbors in the Baileys and have tasted the competition of dominos along with amazing gourmet mountain food.

A warm welcome to Cor and Toby!

Now is your chance to clear out the garage, under the kitchen sink, the back porch or where ever this kind of stuff has accumulated.

When folks decide to let go of their property up here, we often have this accumulation of things to deal with. Usually there is a charge to get rid of ‘household hazardous waste and electronics’. This event is FREE!

Clear out those old computers, small appliances, rusty old cans of whatever you have no use for, and take it away. Hooray!

Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 9 to 2 at the VC County Road Station.

Such a deal!

Click for the flyer and get ready for next Saturday!

Have some brush to chip? Thanks to our Fire Safe Council for securing another grant for free chipping! With all that rain and snow over Easter things really had a growth spurt! Let’s all work together to make our properties and this beautiful mountain more fire safe.

When you are trimming brush and trees for chipping, please be sure to have the cut ends facing a road where a big chipper and truck can easily access and turn around.

From: Cecelia Borland, Fire Safe Council Free Chipping Grant

The single best way to protect your property/home is to clear all brush out to 100′ away from structures and along roads for 15′! The biggest problem with clearing your place is what to do with the brush. The Palomar Mountain Fire Safe Council has a grant for free chipping! Please call me for free chipping!

Robert Carlyle

760-742-1891

Is this the charming cabin-in-the-woods you’ve been waiting for?

Everything is ready for you to move in and enjoy your weekend getaway or come join us full time.

Our lifestyle is amazing on Palomar. For decades, Palomar was mostly occasional getaway cabins. Being an hour from the nearest market and the the craziness of the city, has a very strong appeal these days. More and more, new folks are able to work from home. This cabin is perfect. The internet is already set up for your office with several options to home-school the kids and a big fenced yard for the pup, your chickens, or both!

If you like your privacy, you’ve got it. If you’d like some old fashioned fun meeting neighbors enjoying all this mountain has to offer, we can make that happen, too.

Built in 1958 and now with 1689 square feet. All square footage is on the Assessor’s records, so that works well if you need a lender. The cabin is NOT a fixer! It has been lovingly cared for and restored over the years so is in great condition.

Three bedrooms have closets. This walk-out basement has so many options.

Your favorite place to relax might be the sunny dining room looking out over your large fenced yard. Fall is in the air and soon you’d enjoy soup simmering on that wood burning stove.

How about a couple dozen more photos? Simply click for the MLS listing with more details for you. Then, come on up and let’s go see if this will make your dream come true!

Hope to see you soon!

Bonnie Phelps,

Realtor on the Highway to the Stars!

Ohmygoodness! It is a very hot market in Real Estate!

We are all enjoying the cooler temps these days but, my real estate business is crazy HOT! The last cabin to close escrow on Palomar had three offers in that many days and closed in just one week. I need to catch up with the new owner to introduce you! He is such a nice guy and is a ‘Rabbit Whisperer’! True story! Stay tuned!

Today we opened escrow for Relax on the Rocks with several serious back-ups waiting in line. The buyer was up a few days ago, walked around, peeked in the windows and just had to have it! He is coming up this weekend but we’re already rolling with another quick escrow.

Five new cabins-in-the-works! Whew! Lots happening up here!

Three offers came in for that big, beautiful log home. The new owners were pretty happy when their escrow closed yesterday. A dream come true for their family. They are extra busy since it was a ‘move-up’ from a cabin they have owned for a dozen years. Their tenants just moved out so they have really been working to get that cabin in tip-top shape for ready for new owners.

We’ll have professional photos tomorrow, but how about a peak?

Knotty Pine Cabin is oh-so-very-charming, in excellent condition and has one of the most beautiful stone fireplaces on Palomar. Built in 1958 you’ll enjoy the original wood floors in the living room and den. 1686 sf with three bedrooms with big closets, plus two extra rooms. Lots of special touches:

How about mid to late morning Saturday? (OH! That’s in just a few hours!!! I’d better click Publish pretty quick!)

Glad to open the door,

Bonnie Phelps

Yesterday a couple stopped by the kid’s firewood stand for wood. A few minutes later they were back for a refund as there are no campfires because of the wind. We were of course glad to refund their cash. We have a note on the stand now letting folks know they aren’t going to be making s’mores outside during this time.

You might have seen the photo of rescued campers crammed in a helicopter in Northern Cal. The Forest Service is working to avoid more situations like this. The closure announcement includes Cleveland National Forest. I don’t know the status of the State Park, Fry Creek and Observatory Campgrounds.

Please click for Forest Service Closure announcement.

Bonnie Phelps

From: Glenn Borland
Subject: To PMPO Board ET AL. General Meeting agenda.

Hi folks;

 Here we go with the General Meeting. We have a full slate with no

extras. Click for meeting agenda.

I wish to thank all of you who are running this term.

The meeting will be held via Webex. We need at least 30 people attending the meeting to make quorum.

Meeting specifics:

Again I thank you for your time and participation;

Glenn

Longing to escape the city life? Slip away to nearly an acre of privacy in your own healthy forest. Explore the inviting trails meandering through your land. What family or friends will you invite for your first sunset picnic around the enchanting campfire.

Watch the stars come out in our amazingly clear sky. When you’re ready for a soft pillow under a down comforter, you have a newly restored cabin in the woods to enjoy.

22166 Crestline Road is on .96 of an acre. Originally built in 1927 and restored over the last year. An open kitchen, living and dining area, plus a large bedroom with a full bath and laundry. The little workshop/shed could be transformed into a bunk house. Lots of level land has room for a garage or perhaps a tiny house! Two deeded access roads give you many options. Click for the MLS info.

In an area of weekend retreats, quite a few of our neighbors are now full time. How about YOU? What are you waiting for? Would an armchair tour with about 70 photos interest you? Simply click and then give me a call and let’s go see!

Bonnie Phelps

Palomar Realtor since the beginning of the Century!

Home Office on the Mountain 760-742-1742

From: Michael Walsh

This sounds like great news for the Palomar Community!

New Budget Approved — Scroll down to near the bottom — Capital Plan section:

“$7.2 million for construction of Mt. Laguna and Palomar Mountain Fire Stations and planning of the East Otay Mesa Fire Station” Read More…