Resort Style Retirement Living

Chateau Lake San Marcos is an independent living, Active Adult Homeowners Association

Discover a unique luxury lifestyle

Step into a world of resort style amenities and services created by the Chateau Homeowner’s Association, a not for profit, Resident-owned community.

Experience the comfort and security of a resident-owned retirement community managed by a dedicated team of professionals committed to the Chateau Lifestyle.

Nestled in North San Diego County, the small community of Lake San Marcos is known for its serene beauty, tranquil views, and mild weather, Lake San Marcos has attracted residents for years with golf, tennis, boating and fishing.

Our services are designed by the residents who use them, not by a for-profit corporation, keeping the power of community decisions firmly in your hands.

Membership Benefits Include:

Fine Dining
Professional, Accommodating Staff
Beautifully Maintained, Award Winning Grounds
Dynamic Activities Calendar
Gated Private Community
All Inclusive Local Transportation
Gracious Concierge Assistance
Expert Housekeeping and Linen Service
Onsite Maintenance Specialists
Lake San Marcos Lodge Membership

What Our Residents Are Saying

Chateau Lake San Marcos

4.6

Based on 19 reviews

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Judith Hunter

17:34 29 Sep 24

I am very happy living here at the Chateau. Very nice neighbors. I love my apartment and views. Also quiet. Good management

Susan Bowers

04:21 29 Sep 24

My husband and I have lived at The Chateau at Lake San Marcos for six years. The most important thing to know is that The Chateau is a RESIDENT OWNED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. Everyone owns their own condo, should you sell your condo and it has appreciated, which is the usual situation, you get that appreciation. All homeowners at The Chateau are members of a Homeowners Association. This means that the homeowners decide what amenities they want, and there is an excellent staff that provides those amenities. Those are the hard facts that make The Chateau the best choice in a senior retirement community. Additionally there are "soft" facts that make The Chateau desirable. The amenities are excellent. One meal a day is provided in the beautiful dining room that is the equivalent of any "white tablecloth" restaurant. The staff is well trained and the food is excellent. The grounds are lovely and there is a lap pool and jacuzzi. In the summer really fun water aerobics classes take place twice a week. There are several wonderful exercise classes. Other amenities include bi-monthly housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments and many shopping destinations, and many fun activities. There are many other excellent amenities. But the most important thing about The Chateau is the friends you make. It is the friendliest community you will ever find.

Susan Blackman

22:12 28 Sep 24

A lovely place to live with the most dedicated staff. You are surrounded by flowers. The food is top notch and the daily choices are amazing. THere are daily activities and a well-kept secret is that you also get a membership in the LAkeside Lodge which offers pickleball, tennis, billiards, etc.Active retirees looking to eat well and exercise often can live a good life here.

Doris Payne

21:10 28 Sep 24

I moved here over 11 years ago and feel it was one of the best decisions I ever made. My favorite perk is inviting friends for dinner. No shopping, cooking, serving, or cleanup...I just call my friends, make a reservation, and enjoy the party!

Mickey Christian

17:37 28 Sep 24

We have been so pleased with our move to the Chateau. The food, the fellowship, the environment, the staff, and the overall upkeep of the Chateau is excellent. It is hard to suggest anything to improve the environment at the Chateau.

Gerry1943

16:02 28 Sep 24

I hastily took title in early May before selling my home in July. As a result, I was slow to "live" at Chateau. Now that I have lived here for a few months, I can say from experience that I made the right decision. The grounds are gorgeous and the buildings are so well kept. The staff is very attentive. The accommodations are wonderful along with a wonderful staff. The food is great too.

Lucy Wold

00:14 26 Sep 24

The Chateau is a beautiful resident-owned senior condominium complex. The incredible staff places the well-being of the residents as its top priority. The units are comfortable, the food is excellent, the residents are friendly, pets are welcome, activities are numerous and varied, the grounds are wonderfully maintained and there is a seven-room health facility available. Come visit and see for yourself!

Carol Bonomo

00:16 25 Sep 24

It's a beautiful place to live, well-cared for grounds, professional staffing, amazing food, friendly neighbors. All this, and I am an owner, not a renter. That's all I wanted going into this living arrangement, but I got so much more.

Betty Abersold

21:07 24 Sep 24

I've lived at the Château for about 8 years, and I still love almost everything about it! The residents are friendly, the staff helpful and pleasant, the food excellent, the grounds beautiful and well maintained, the activities fun and interesting. I believe, as a senior retiree, you couldn't find a better place to live!

The Best Retirement

One look at the elegantly appointed grounds and beautifully maintained landscaping and you’ll see the pride we take in the Chateau Lifestyle.

Fine Dining

Resort Style Amenities

Luxurious Common Areas

Chateau Lake San Marcos offers award winning design and architecture. The Chateau has received the award of merit in overall design for retirement communities from Pacific Coast Builders Conference and best landscaping by the San Diego Building Industry Association. The well maintained and manicured grounds include waterfalls, fountains, arbors, reflecting ponds and a 9-hole putting green.

The center of activity is the community center. A 20,000 square foot building that houses an elegant dining room with dramatic views of the pond and surrounding hills, a quiet library, business center, game room, fitness center with on staff fitness instructor, as well as the administrative offices. A sparkling lap pool and spa sit adjacent to the community center for residents to relax and enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather.

Why Choose Us

We strive to provide the best in retirement community living by offering services which enable senior adults to lead independent and satisfying lives. Purchasing a condominium at the Chateau is much more than a real estate investment. It’s an opportunity to live the enjoyable, stress-free retirement life you always wanted. Chateau Lake San Marcos offers a wide variety of premium services and amenities tailored to fit our residents.

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