Your Home Base for Lakeside Western Days Parade & Rodeo
Lakeside's signature Western heritage celebration — parade, rodeo, and small-town fun. The Westwind House is a whole 4-bedroom + flex room home in El Cajon — 12 minutes from Downtown Lakeside (Maine Ave) + Lakeside Rodeo Grounds — so you stay close, skip the city hotels, and book direct.
April 2027 (annual, dates TBA)
Downtown Lakeside (Maine Ave) + Lakeside Rodeo GroundsMaine Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040Parade free
Official event siteMinutes from Downtown Lakeside (Maine Ave) + Lakeside Rodeo Grounds
About 12 minutes (7 mi) door-to-door, in the quiet Fletcher Hills neighborhood of El Cajon.
The whole home, just for you
Sleeps up to 10 · 4 bedrooms plus a flex room/office, with a full kitchen, private backyard with BBQ, fast Wi-Fi, and free driveway parking.
Book direct & save
Airbnb builds its platform fee into the nightly price — book directly with us to skip it and save 10%, plus a real person to help plan your trip.
Easy in, easy out
Keyless smart-lock entry and a central location near the freeways make coming and going around the event effortless.
What guests say
“The stay I had was amazing for me and all my friends. Kennedy provided great hospitality by checking in on us, recommending us local restaurants, and even offering a mid-stay clean-up. The home was very clean, tidy, and the photos were accurate. I would definitely stay here again.”
— Danthai
“We had a wonderful stay at Kennedy‘s house! First off, I will say they are so accommodating! The House has very comfortable beds, fresh white towels for everyone, along with organic soaps and body wash that smelled wonderful! Also they even had a basket of little snacks in the kitchen. The neighborhood was very quiet and we felt safe! The communication from the host was next level! They definitely wanted to make sure that we knew they were available, even a courtesy check out call to make sure our stay was okay! Definitely will stay again! Thanks for top notch hospitality!”
— Colleen
“Kennedy and Subha were truly exceptional hosts. Their home was beautiful, immaculate, and set up perfectly for our stay. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel like family. They were wonderfully accommodating, checking in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. It’s also a great neighborhood to stay in. Their kindness and care made our stay really special, and we truly appreciated it. We'd stay here again! Thanks Kennedy and Subha!”
— Rosalee
Frequently asked
How far is the house from Downtown Lakeside (Maine Ave) + Lakeside Rodeo Grounds?
About 12 minutes by car (7 miles) from Downtown Lakeside (Maine Ave) + Lakeside Rodeo Grounds.
When is Lakeside Western Days Parade & Rodeo?
April 2027 (annual, dates TBA). Exact dates aren't officially confirmed yet — check the official site before you plan.
How many people can stay?
Up to 10. There are 4 bedrooms (a queen and three full beds) plus a flex room/office with a twin bed, so beds for 9, and inflatable beds for extra guests.
Is it cheaper to book direct?
Yes — booking directly with us avoids platform service fees, so you get a better rate than the listing sites.
Where do we park?
Two cars fit in the driveway, and there's free street parking on the block for the rest. No permits, no meters.
What's the best way to get to Downtown Lakeside (Maine Ave) + Lakeside Rodeo Grounds?
Driving is about 12 minutes off-peak. On event days many guests skip downtown parking: the San Diego Trolley Green Line from Grossmont Transit Center (about 3 miles from the house) runs to the Convention Center and Gaslamp area — plan 60 to 90 minutes door to door at peak times.
Can we come back late?
Yes. Keyless entry means no key handoff, and rideshare back from downtown typically takes 20 to 35 minutes. Quiet hours start at 10 PM, so keep the driveway conversations short.