Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage - San Diego

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Lush landscape that pollinators and birds call home.

Plent of seating for reading a book or bird watching.

Take a nap in the hammock or read a book.

Lush and beautiful flowers and native plants.

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Location
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Hotel Circle
‪13 min walk‬
University of San Diego
‪5 min drive‬
San Diego Zoo
‪6 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room King Sleeper

1 King Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage

Private, centrally located cottage nestled in a canyon within walking distance of several of the major hotels in Mission Valley. Conveniently located 1.5 miles from Fashion Valley Mall. 10 Minutes to downtown, Sea World, Beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, La Jolla and all the entertainment and the world class restaurants San Diego offers. Close to USD, SDSU, and UCSD campuses. Great place to call home base while shopping colleges.

4 separate zones of heating/cooling throughout the home provide a customized climate to your personal preference but with a yearly average of temperature of 73 degrees, you might want to just open the windows.

There is a compact washer and dryer on the premises.

If cooking is your thing, a Fully equipped kitchen awaits. A Vitamix, Food Processor, Kitchen Aide Mixer, Dual-lit toaster and Griddle all await.

Their is a High-Quality King size bed in the upstairs loft with a desk. A High-Quality Queen size bed is on the main floor off the Living Room. In the Living Room you will find a recliner and a King Size Sleeper with a tempur-pedic mattress. All linens are high quality 100% cotton. There is a large screen TV with Netflix and Pandora.

There is ample parking and a large private, well manicured yard with outdoor seating
to watch the hummingbirds and butterflies. If you are going electric, you will appreciate the Tesla Wall Charger. Close to the major interstates, I-8 , 163, I-5 and I-805.

Property manager

Stacey

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Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Noise monitor in use as well outdoor surveillance

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely No Smoking or Vaping on or around .

No open flames in or around property. Fires in our canyons are a major concern.

We are strict about parties, gatherings, vaping and smoking. NONE are allowed.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Noise monitor in use as well outdoor surveillance

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-01657L, 632221

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Valley, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Old Town San Diego State Park, while Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Hotel Circle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Old Town San Diego State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 3 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪UCSD Medical Center Cafeteria - ‬5 min drive
‪Monkey Bar - ‬2 min drive
‪Wolf - ‬5 min drive
‪Los Panchos Taco Shop - ‬4 min drive
‪The Amigo Spot - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage located?

Located in Mission Valley, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hotel Circle, Mission Bay and University of San Diego. Fashion Valley Mall and UC San Diego Health are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fashion Valley Transit Center Station is 28 minutes by foot.

9.4

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

25 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful getaway

Property is secluded and location is within couple minutes to freeway entrance.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kate s.

28 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We liked the house.

We have rented in San Diego a half dozen times in the last couple years. This was a great house in terms of good indoor and outdoor spaces, comfort, privacy, a lovely yard, a good kitchen and other amenities. The bed was comfortable. It also has good access to the freeways. You must have a car. The house is not in a walkable neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

4 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, quiet location!

We really enjoyed the location with how quiet it was. It was close enough to the highway to get most anywhere easily. The house is hidden back in behind some businesses, but wasn't too hard to find. The owner was very communicative, we had everything we needed for our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jon l.

6 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years Visit

Overall this was a great property to stay at. It is a very serene location as described with ample outdoor seating. It was cooler the whole time that we were in town so we didn't get to take full advantage of that. The house was clean and spacious for a 2 bedroom, and the kitchen was extraordinarily equipped! We would absolutely stay at this house again, but several items of feedback that we wanted to give. First, the supplies provided were slim (i.e. toilet paper, trash bags etc.) There were 2 of each item and for 4 adults over 5 days this wasn't enough. Though the Host did respond quickly to drop off extra items it felt inconvenient. Second, the Pack and Play mattress is very discolored and appears dirty. We used the sheet provided as well as one we brought along, but first impressions on seeing it weren't great. Lastly, the guest bedroom downstairs is very limited on outlets and it was very difficult to plug everything we needed to in the room.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou S.

14 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and Quiet Stay -

Beautiful!!! Birds and Butterflies. The garden and landscaping is top notch and it has a beautiful outdoor seating to appreciate it all. The house is beautiful,clean and close to everything. Kitchen is well appointed. Quality beds and linens. LOVED IT!!. It was so private we didn't feel like were in a big city. Highly recommend it. ML

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina D., chicago

19 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

The house is fantastic and in an amazing location. There are no neighbors, you are isolated from everyone. The house was super clean and spacious. Stacey, the property manager, is extremely responsive. Any issues we had were dealt with right away. Bring your when dishwasher tablets, there were only 2 provided, which was a bit weird. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

26 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bi annual visit to see the kids

Grandparents visiting son, daughter in law and grandson. We needed a kitchen so that we could provide Grams goodies. We also needed A/C. This property delivered on both. Very clean and lovely decor, both inside and outside. Our only disappointment was the actual area where the property is located. We both felt that the rate was a good value. If this prperty were in a better neighborhood it would have ben 3 X the cost. That said, we always felt safe and secure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aline C.

17 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your on slice of paradise

Stayed at the cottage 5 nights and my family and I had the best time. The property is immaculate and has all you need in order to have a phenomenal time while in SD. The gardens was my absolute favorite part of the house and my kids enjoyed watching the birds bathe in the water fountain outside, butterfly watching and searching for a friendly small lizard they found while exploring. The house is packed with all the things one would need while on vacation and we grilled out and enjoyed a nice evening at the cottage 3 nights out of 5 (after spending all day long enjoying SD it was nice to chill at the cottage). The cottage feels very very safe and its pretty secluded from other homes so you are tucked away in your own little paradise. I have nothing but amazing things to say about our experience while there. Stacey, the property manager, was promptly available to answer any questions and was an angel in helping us when my husband had a medical emergency due to his personal health. Stacey was understanding, caring and very flexible with our family as we made sure my husband's health was taken care of. All and all, we loved our stay at the cottage and we are already planning to come back next year. Ooh, the beds were so comfortable and the towels/bed sheets smelled amazing clean and fresh. 5 stars!! Thank you Stacey for making us all feel at home while in your home.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

25 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

28 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Loved the individual heating in each room. Also the deck was amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iliana B.

23 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home!

The entire experience was beyond wonderful! The house was a bit tricky to locate but the privacy was phenomenal! Huge yard we were able to fit 2-3 cars easily. Beautiful backyard that was relaxing. The house itself was very clean inside and out! Stacey was available for all of questions and concerns within seconds. I would highly recommend this beautiful and specious home to anyone and we will be staying there again in the future. Thank you for the kind hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ankur S.

12 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is great and in great location

This property is a great cozy accommodation with nice decor, furnishing, great outdoor patio and awesome parking spaces available on the property. As you may see from location it is in hotel circle area with many choices of restaurants, beaches and entertainment. I would love to come back to this property again on my next trip to SD. The property management is very prompt to respond and hospitable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ben F.

8 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

House is wonderful, but not in Mission Hills as advertised. Owner wrongfully called the police on us

The house itself is quaint and (very) secluded with comfortable sleeping accommodations and an excellent outdoor area. It's hidden behind office buildings and hotels, which is nice for privacy but makes Ubers very difficult to call as they cancel when they cannot find the gate. We stayed here because we have family in Mission Hills thinking we were very close, however, it was a 10 minute drive to the neighborhood. The proximity is directly up the canyon and very misleading because it's geographically close, but not a close commute. All of this was okay and we still would have given the property a better review if not for the owners treatment of us on Saturday night. There were 6 of us staying at the property, and Saturday night we invited exactly 5 friends over to play games and hangout for the 4th of July. We're in the living room playing board games when we get a knock on the door and it's the police. Apparently the owner had been watching the cameras (there are like 8 outside) and was under the impression we were having a party. We think because people came and went in separate Ubers and that triggered notifications on the gate. I didn't have my phone on me, so had missed calls from property management, so the owners felt the next logical step was to call the police on their guests. The officer rung the doorbell and was clearly frustrated that he'd even been called, as there was no outside noise and there were 8 people in the living room playing Twister. The officer's words verbatim were "The owner called the police and thinks you guys are having a party. Obviously that's not the case. I literally do not care." and he left in such a hurry we only had time to say “thank you sir”. It was that ridiculous. So all in all the property is beautiful and well secluded, but not private. You'll have difficulty getting Ubers and you're not close to Mission Hills, but don't get too comfortable in your secluded space as the owners are watching you on camera and will call the police on you for playing board games late at night.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

12 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this gem

The property and location was great. The house was so cosy we were 4 adults we had lots of room. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed it was fantastic. The beds were good quality. We had a great experience. It was a little hard for Uber and delivery to find us. It was tucked away you did not feel you where in a big city. All in all we where very satisfied.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

d w.

27 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded house in a busy area, very nice.

House was very nice, it has a very well equipped kitchen and the house is close to everything. It was very clean and well stocked. I would definitely stay here again. If there was a downside it was the shower, the water pressure was low and water was not very hot. The manager was very quick to respond and said the owner was notified about the shower. We definitely really liked the house and the area where it was located.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Stacey

A New Jersey Native, I purchased a Winter Home in Southern California back in 2007 and soon after decided to make the full-time move WEST because of the Sun and the weather that is conducive to my active lifestyle. We are 2.5 hours from Palm Springs, LA, DisneyLand and minutes from La Jolla, Del Mar, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, downtown San Diego, the Convention Center and 20 minutes to Tijuana.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location , Location. San Diego is home to one of the most temperate climates. It is close to the water and is within driving distance of mountains, ski resorts, deserts and hiking.

What makes this property unique

When the automated gate opens, and you enter a beautifully landscaped yard, It's not what you would expect. I love that the house is like a tree house and is secluded yet so central to all San Diego has to offer. Love watching the many species of birds and the private spaces.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

Living Room King Sleeper

Loft

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage

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Important information

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We should mention

About the area

San Diego

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

What a wonderful getaway

Henry L.

8/10 Good

kate s.

We liked the house.

kate s.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Great, quiet location!

Matthew H.

8/10 Good

Jon l.

New Years Visit

Jon l.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou S.

Beautiful property and Quiet Stay -

Mary Lou S.

10/10 Excellent

Marina D., chicago

Fantastic house

Marina D.

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

Bi annual visit to see the kids

Kathleen D.

10/10 Excellent

Aline C.

Your on slice of paradise

Aline C.

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

Chase K.