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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • San Diego State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Viejas Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

La Mesa

In La Mesa .You'll find Sharp Grossmont Hospital and San Diego State University Art Gallery within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Viejas Arena - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nachos Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Super Oscars - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Home Away From Home

Open and comfy and lightning fast internet best describes this space. In the living room is a ENORMOUS wrap around couch that is hard to leave once you sit down. Great central location as the reviews suggest! Enjoy the outdoor space with a outdoor patio table, and hammock while sipping a cold beverage and stargazing each evening, or head indoors to kick back on the comfortable sectional. Watch your netflix on the new flatscreen SMART TV. WiFi is UPGRADED AND SUPER fast and accessible thru-out the entire home, making it effortless to plan tomorrow's activities. Past the fun fish tank is full kitchen, with stainless steel major appliances and all the essentials, including a coffeemaker, blender, toaster, and dishwasher. Whip up delicious, home-cooked meals to feast upon around the nice granite dining table. After a day on the beach, wash your swimsuits in the private washer and dryer, then rinse off with a hot shower in either of the two full bathrooms. This home comfortably sleeps nine guests among the four bedrooms. Three rooms feature queen-size beds, the fourth bedroom has a twin-over-full bunk bed. There is also a futon in another common area. Sunny San Diego is overflowing with activities to please every type of traveler! Spend a day at SeaWorld petting the stingrays, getting soaked by Shamu, and riding rollercoasters. Pack your bag with towels and sunscreen for boogie boarding, surfing, and building sandcastles at Mission Beach, 17 miles away. Shop at The Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. Visit Old Town San Diego, and dig into some amazing street tacos. The whole group will love walking through Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, touring museums, and taking in the beauty of the gardens. We can allow a dog. Please see "house rules" for more info/instructions.

There is a 2nd DETACHED, AND SEPARATE unit in the back that is also a short term rental. So the backyard is a shared space.

If you are interested in more space the 2nd unit is available for an extra fee.

We are accessible if you need anything or want some local advice on what to do or see.

Property manager

Jeff McWhirter

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We allow dogs. No cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Spacious Home Away From Home Private vacation home
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Spacious Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paola S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in great location
Love the house. Very clean and spacious. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom and daughter trip
Stay at this jewel to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Lots of space and not too far from beaches and DTSD. The host, Jeff was very kind and we really enjoyed our 4 days at this La Mesa property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Beth T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not great
The owner was very responsive and kind. He allowed us to check in early which was very much appreciated. The house had a decent amount of space. We enjoyed the back yard space and the fruit trees! Downers were....it was not clean. Needs a deep clean overall. It is on a very busy street so the bedrooms closer to the street will hear cars. There was a big argument and noise outside from people around 2am coming from the tenant who lives in the back unit. Also, no dish soap. No light in one of the bedrooms. One bathroom has a toilet placed so that you literally can't sit on the toilet without your knees hitting the vanity. Overall it just felt dirty. Also, the hot tub was dirty. Bummed because I was looking forward to that! The dishwasher leaked because the liner came off also. Yikes. Much improvement is needed on this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie W., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Nice property in good location
Location was great for excursions and shopping. The hot tub was lovely and the owners were fabulous. The property met all of our expectations. The owners allowed us to enter early which may have rushed the house cleaner.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place close to everything
Wonderful location with plenty of stores and restaurants. House was clean, comfortable and quiet. Will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M., Buffalo, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
This property was exactly as it was listed. It was clean and perfect for our stay. If we come back to San Diego we will not hesitate to stay here. Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine M., Chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Really nice home and loved how comfortable it was. My family and I had plenty of space. The backyard was beautiful too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Was perfect for what we need it's for loved the backyard & if you go they have a really good Mexican good place right next door
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kari S.

Good for overall price
The home was nice, with a nice backyard. The private front of the house parking was great. We were down here for an car event and all our vehicles were able to stay right in front of the house. There are something that the owner needs to have done and we sent the list to him privately. Once those items are corrected I believe the place would warrant a 4.5 star review
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very comfy
We were visiting our new grandson and chose this house for the location. It was 20 minutes from anything we wanted to do. The house was spacious for the 6 of us. Plenty of towels, comfy beds and pillows. Many warm throws to snuggle under. The backyard was nice to use when we had a few really warm days. Grocery stores were a short drive. Jeff responded very quickly to the few questions we had. Nice perk are the 2 parking spots directly in front of the property. We enjoyed our 2 week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House Good Area
Everything is good about the house and area. Only problem i had was that thermostat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Regina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for a wedding
The stay was great easy access to where we needed to be place was nice and plenty of room. Enjoyed our stay . Would stay again and recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house worked out great for us! The backyard was so nice!
Nice hottub in back as well as comfortable and relaxing seating areas. House is on busy street but noise greatly reduced in back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great back yard!
This house met all our needs and was close to everything we wanted for our summer vacation. The back yard was the best and provided a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Successful bachelorette weekend
The location was amazing! No more than 30 minutes to get to any of our locations. The grocery stores and food options were very close to the home. The house is spacious and the back yard was very cozy. It was great for our bachelorette weekend. Would definitely recommend and would probably stay here again if it’s available!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Wedding/Vacation
It was perfect for all of us. Nice and open, beds for everyone. Loved our stay. The hall bathroom needs a exhaust fan, other than that it was awesome. We will stay there again. Thank You
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ver Nice for the Price
Overall the property is in great shape. Little things like the ice maker not working and not having any spices/condiments for cooking was an inconvenience but that is probably a COVID thing. All in all it was much cheaper than the downtown hotels and more convenient to get around the area from.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alma V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Everything was as described. We were comfortable and peaceful. Walked for food and groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
The house was very comfortable for our 6 adults. Host was very responsive to the couple minor issues that came up. Location was easily accessible with nearby grocery and restaurants. Used the hot tub pretty much every night but wish we had brought our beach towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Miguel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
The place was a great stay only issue was there was only like 2 bags to trash can more would be nice to have. The restroom by kitchen had a weird smell, smelled like a dead rodent not sure since the entrance to attic was there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home just minutes outside of San Diego
This home was absolutely delightful. Plenty of rooms for the 5 of us, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and couches and a lovely backyard area. Note that there is another couple in the backyard rental, but we rarely saw them, and the hot tub had mold growing in it, so it wasn't usable, but the owners were quick to take a look and make plans to take care of it once we pointed it out to them. The location was great and we were just minutes away from all the activities we engaged in during the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Can’t say enough about the weekend we spent here. The house was in great shape and we were close enough to all the things we wanted to do. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Vanessa P., San leandro, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is nice, if you don’t mind sharing
The property was nice, open space and the bedrooms were adequately spaced throughout the home. Here is where I had several problems: in the listing it clearly states there is a room in the back available for rent as well, it does not mention there are people living there, so we were very uncomfortable with using any of the amenities in the backyard. (Grill, hot tub, hammock).The property owners were outside in the back during the day(they were cleaning or moving things around) and I just did not like that, we rented the house to have privacy but it didn’t feel that way. The home is on a busy street so if you have kids I wouldn’t advise staying here. Several homeless in the area and parking is limited to exactly 2 compact cars. Lastly, there is no caulking in the around the kitchen sink or in the shower so you can see some mold already forming. Property was nice, if you don’t mind sharing it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location and Amenities for Our Stay
This house was centrally located to different things we wanted to see around the San Diego area. Close to stores and freeways. We took our dogs on the Mt. Helix trail a few times, and the house was only about 10-15 minutes away from the beaches and downtown. The house has plenty of space inside, as well as a nice yard in the back that includes a barbecue, hammock, patio furniture and a hot tub. The yard extends into a couple of terraced gardens that have a large chess set and a corn hole set. Great location, plenty of space, pet friendly and lots to do. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021