Four Seasons at Murrieta, also known as The Lodge Four Seasons, sits near the border of Temecula and Murrieta off the 15 freeway at Winchester Road and Willows Avenue, making it easy for folks to get around Southern California or visit nearby shopping spots like Temecula Mall and Old Town Temecula Community Theater, and if you head out a little farther, Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir's about 10 miles away for those who enjoy the outdoors. This age-restricted, gated community welcomes people 55 and older, with 543 single-family homes built between 2001 and 2005 by K. Hovnanian, and you can choose from nine floor plans ranging from 1,772 to just over 2,770 square feet, with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, 2 to 3-car garages, and details like plantation shutters, granite kitchen countertops, and covered front porches, and the on-site real estate team helps folks find what fits best.
Management comes from Equity Management & Realty Services and Euclid Property Management, and there's a dedicated HOA and an office open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and the heart of the community, The Lodge, serves as the main hub, spanning 13,000 square feet and home to an outdoor resort-style pool and spa, a fitness center, an aerobics studio, several hobby rooms for arts and crafts or other pursuits, a library, a billiards room, shuffleboard, a movie theater, a computer lab, card room, a beauty salon, a ballroom, and a meeting room, while outside you'll find croquet courts, a putting green, a driving range, tennis, bocce ball, basketball, and volleyball courts, with walking paths, a gazebo, an English garden, and a playground for visiting grandkids.
People living here take part in more than 50 clubs and activity groups, including book clubs, bunco, canasta, bridge, mahjong, poker, dance classes, bowling, woodcarving, art, photography, a Lifelong Learning Club, water aerobics, yoga, Zumba, and special interest clubs for men's and ladies' golf, tennis, horseshoes, billiards, crafts, fitness, wine tasting, and various social clubs, and the community event calendar lists plenty of social outings, holiday events, and group exercise sessions, keeping neighbors busy if they choose.
The place is designed for independent and assisted living, with care levels that include memory care, respite, and nursing home support, plus options for home help with meals, medication, housekeeping, daily activities, and personal care, and residents can eat in a dining room or choose all-day restaurant-style dining, allergy-sensitive meals, or food for diabetes needs, and there are outdoor courtyards, gardens, walking trails, outdoor patios, and comfortable lounges for relaxing or socializing. Each home and apartment offers basic amenities such as air conditioning, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, cable TV, and some have furnished options, and services include laundry, dry cleaning, concierge, move-in coordination, and family support, while transportation and parking are also provided.
The community has a low tax rate and good-sized lots, making it an appealing choice for those wanting a quieter setting with generous space, and the 10-acre recreational complex was built with active adults in mind, providing a safe, close-knit environment and supportive staff who tailor care plans as needs change. There's focus on comfort, engagement, and a real sense of belonging, and people seem to like how natural light fills the main areas and there are spots everywhere to sit and chat or just watch the world go by.
