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 Welcome to the Historic
Bailey House
Palomar's Finest Private Vacation Home
Established 1888 ~ Elevation 5500 Ft.
Whether it's for a professional retreat, a family reunion, your dream
wedding, or just a country weekend with friends, The Bailey House
provides turn of the century ambiance in a quiet and rustic country setting.
 Built in 1888 as the homestead of pioneer Theodore O. Bailey and family, The
Bailey House soon grew into a seven bedroom hotel and became the center
piece of Bailey's Palomar Resort
(please see the "OUR HISTORY" page on this web
site).
We have just completed an extensive rebuild and remodel of this unique piece of San
Diego county history, restoring each room to its original 1920's style and decor. We
are glad to share this very special place by making it available exclusively as a private
vacation home for groups of friends.
Please take a moment to take our online tour of The Bailey House, our family's century old ancestral home, and consider letting The Bailey House become a part of
your up coming event or family gathering.
You have Arrived!
 At an elevation of 5500 feet
(and yes, we get snow any time after Thanksgiving), The Bailey House
is located on sixty acres of quiet forest and lush meadow.
County maintained Bailey Meadow Road delivers you to our resort, and you park on
the pavement directly in front of The Bailey House - a good
feature, especially during the winter.
Approaching the house, you notice that the north porch (to the left) provides a relaxing view of our
valley and will be a great place for the evening barbecue and entertaining.
Looking out you see the adjoining grass and fern covered valley. There is
Theodore's original apple orchard and his century old black walnut, butternut and chestnut
trees where the local deer herd graze.
Around the bend is our fish pond (catch and release only, please) and out back are the
original covered wells used by the household in the 1880s. We should mention that
our drinking water comes from the Cold Spring well. Adjacent to it is
Theodore's original artesian spring box where the water still flows down the valley year
round. "Bailey Mutual" water is some of the finest found
anywhere!
Come on Inside!
Up the west porch and through the front door you are greeted by the heart of the home.
 The fireplace and hearth were built by the Bailey boys around the turn of the last
century. On close inspection you will see the hand-made quarry marks in the two granite
foot stones.
The home's 12 inch thick walls reflect the original adobe bricks fashioned on site from the
local clays. Having dried the bricks in the sun, Native Americans helped to assemble
the original first story - it was always cool in the summer but was also warm in the
winter - after a couple of days of fireplace heating, that is.
Today a modern propane forced air furnace keeps the whole house snug under
thermostatic control. But there is still nothing quite like the glow of a warming
fire on a cool winter's night.
 The Parlor & Dining Room
Adjacent to the living room, and directly across from the fireplace, is the
parlor. Interior French doors open into this combination eating room (seating for
six), music room (with an upright piano), and traditional kids hangout.
Moving ahead from the living room we pass through the "formal"
dining room - where the oak table seats six. To the left please notice the exterior
French doors leading out to the north porch. They provide a great view of the meadow
below.
And of Course, The Ever Popular Kitchen
Everyone seems to hang out here at one time or another. The kitchen's dining
nook sports an antique round oak table with seating for four (but usually more) whose
presence tends to promote lively banter at all hours.
The kitchen amenities include a gas stove and range, plus a gas barbecue on the back
porch. Micro-wave oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee maker,
plus a washer and drier, round out
the major appliance count.
The kitchen windows look out upon a grassy hillside spotted with apple, cherry and
pear trees. The view includes the three covered springs, which are draped in
hop vines and blackberries throughout the summer.
The kitchen is also home to our blue glass collection - a family tradition since we
don't-know-when.
And Now the Rooms Tour
 Downstairs - The Master Suite
The Master Suite contains a queen size bed and has an
adjoining private restroom with shower. This was Dr. and Mrs. Bailey's room during
the resort's heyday.
Upstairs - The Six "Hotel" Rooms
As you ascend the stairs, please notice the six rooms off the common hallway.
And note that each door is marked with a brass numeral (just like the old days).
The single shared bathroom at the top of the stairs has both a claw-foot tub and a
built-in shower. The common bathroom was the customary arrangement during the
first half of the 20th century, and is still widely used in Europe today.
The Blue Room
Turning to the right you find Room #1. It occupies a corner of the second story
with a window to the east, and another to the north overlooking the meadow. This
room provides the best of the morning light and would suit an early riser.
The Blue Room has a standard double bed and an interior
adjoining door (lockable) to Room #2 on the left. There has been a console-type
treadle sewing machine and antique rocker in this room for as long as we can remember.
Please note that each of the antique bed frames were used at the resort during the
1920s, and each bed is covered with the original style of hand sewn antique quilt.
The Green Room
To the left we have Room #2 with its two north facing windows and an unobstructed view
of the meadow below.
The Green Room contains a standard double bed and has an
interior (lockable) door adjoining room #1 on the right.
This room seems to be a favorite of long term guests - we were told that this was
Cecil B. DeMille's room while he was on the mountain filming the silent movie
"The Virginian" in 1914.
Please see "Our History" page
for the story and some photos.
The Bridal Suite
And it's not just a clever name. Over the years Room #3 has been the traditional
honeymooner's suite, providing a welcome evening's sanctuary for many a newly-wed couple.
Often times the wedding ceremony was performed under Theodore's hardwood trees in
the meadow below.
Fittingly, Room #3 also houses our collection of wedding day photographs taken at the
resort over the years (please see "Our History" page for the story & some
more pictures).
The Bridal Suite is the largest of the upstairs rooms
containing a queen-sized bed as well as a fine collection of period furnishings.
The north and west facing windows provide a late morning shaded light that may
suggest a more leisurely start to the day
The Twin Bedroom
Located in the southwest corner of the second floor, Room #4 seems to be the kid's
favorite. These matching bed frames were purchased for the resort around 1910.
 Between them is another treadle sewing machine that folds down into a table for the
mysterious "disappearing / reappearing seamstress" act
(kids, don't try this at home!).
Staying in the room closest to the old General Store and Dance Hall was a memorable
experience. As children we all remember going to sleep to the sounds of square
dancing on Saturday nights just outside the windows.
The Walnut Room
 Room #5 is the most serene retreat in the
house.
With a large window to the south, and shaded by a glen of towering oak trees, the
light seems to weave a whimsical tapestry as the summer winds rustle the dark green canopy
overhead (feel a novel coming on?).
But seriously folks, it's a truly lovely environment which hosts a double bed along
with some of the original walnut furnishings brought to mountain in the 1890s.
An interior adjoining door (lockable) connects to Room #6 on the left.
The Rose Room
 Known for
years as "The Present Room" for the collection of wedding gifts it once
held, Room #6 boasts yet another spiral iron bed frame.
The bed is covered with a handmade quilt composed of multiple antique handkerchiefs,
each an embroidered delight in itself.
The rose room is located at the top of the stairs, in the southeast corner of the
second story and has a superb morning view. It has an interior door (lockable)
connecting with room #5 on the right.
Thanks for stopping by!
This concludes our online tour of The Bailey House. Although still
maintaining the old hotel look and feel, we now rent the entire house as a private
vacation home for groups, retreats and family functions.
In combination with our historic Dance Hall, the cabins and our campground,
The Bailey House can make a great central location for your event. If you
have any questions, or for reservations, please feel free to send us an email or
give us a call.
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