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Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome!

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Private 2-Level Cottage
Fully Equipped Kitchen with Everything Needed to prepare your Favorite Dishes
Interior
Living Area with Queen Size Couch and 40" 4K LED Smart TV.
Queen Size Leather Sofa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 249.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Petco Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome!

Located in a Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this Charming 2-Level Guest Cottage accommodates up to 3 guests. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a Living Area as well as a full size Kitchen. No expense was spared in the design of this highly upgraded unit complete with private patio and natural gas BBQ. The living area features a leather sofa, a 40" 4K LED Smart TV and dining table and chairs. The kitchen is beautifully upgraded complete with everything needed to prepare your own meals during your stay. The bathroom which is new and separate from the bedrooms is equipped with plenty of plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a blow dryer. There are Queen size beds in each of 2 separate bedrooms. Both Queen beds have memory foam mattresses and are very comfortable. Each bedroom also has a 4K LED smart TV with cable access and streaming capability. Additional features include a Backyard common areas with Gazebo with table and chairs and Outdoor Fireplace. Our property is located 5 to 10 minutes driving distance to the Convention Center, Gas Lamp district, Petco Park, Coronado Island, San Diego Airport, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Access to 3 major freeways can be found within a minute from the property. There is additionally a bus stop transit within a half block and a trolley station within 15 minutes walking distance. All local beaches are within easy driving distance from our property. Some of Golden Hill’s most popular spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are all within easy walking distance. There is an on-site laundry in a separate building. The front main Queen Anne Victorian structure features views of the Ocean, Coronado Bridge and the islands off the coast from its front porch. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while experiencing all the best that San Diego has to offer.

Property manager

John Reardon
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
There are stairs going down to the bedrooms.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours after 10 pm, No Party, No shoes inside the house. Clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used.
- $50 fee per person per night for Undeclared Guest including children. - $100 fee pet violation per pet per night including service animals.
- Additional cleaning fee for excessive dirty property.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Grant Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this cottage. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Westfield UTC. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Seaport Village - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • 25th - Commercial Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Fachada - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Paisa Fresh Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located in Grant Hill, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chicano Park, Balboa Park and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 10 minutes by foot and Park and Market Trolley Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Amazing place!!

It was a breezy! John and his staff where responsive to anything we needed. They also checked in to see how it was going?
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thi Nhu Marie Claire P.

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

Great situation

We stay there more than 2 weeks, and my family and I appreciate it a lot!!! The condo is in the middle of all the attractions, Zoo, SeaWorld, the Italian market... And have all the comfort that we could ask for.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda D.

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

The cottage was cozy and very clean.

We were there for a funeral. In other circumstances we would have enjoyed the cottage very much. It was lovely and was equipped nicely. Only thing was having the restroom upstairs and the bedrooms downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo B.

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

Deployment homecoming

My husband and I chose this property to stay for a four day visit as our son come back from deployment. Nice property and would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H., Portland, OR

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

All around great place

Accommodations were as described. The property owners checked in with us to assure all was well. I thought this was a great gesture that all owners should embrace. This property is convenient to the Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Light, and the bay waterfront including the US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Midway. Sleeping accommodations were awesome as was barbecuing on our lani. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

leyla j.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Our stay

Owner is great to deal with and as accommodating as can be. Area is super safe but extremely run down but proximity to downtown is good. The unit is nicely renovated but we were unaware of the layout. The bedrooms are downstairs and the 1 bathroom is upstairs which made it challenging if u have to go in the middle of the night.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

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

One week stay

Everything was as described. Easy, efficient process for check in. Great communication. Perfect for our needs for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiwana K.

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

Great place to stay! Very clean.

We enjoyed our stay. Family oriented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., Edmonton

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

Great Location

What a GEM… This cute little cottage worked great for our stay. The yard was amazing to sit back and enjoy your evening.A little lacking in the kitchen supplies but overall a great place to stay. ( a little cleaning in the stairwell would have been nice)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Very Well Thought Out Place

This place #2 was very nice . Everything was clean and updated. The entire place is well thought out. Laundry right there (they provided for 3 loads), trash cans convenient, BarbeQue and fire pit add to the charm, gated property. The location is centrally located, very close to everything. The only two negatives were the neighborhood is a little sketchy, and the parking rules of San Diego are a little strange. Other than that, we loved our stay. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay in a place that allows you to come a go, cook your own food, free parking, and feels like apartment living. My family of four enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

glen s.

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

Nice Place

I was in San Diago on business and one of my partners stayed with me with others staying nearby. The outside area was perfect for our meetings of 5 and instead of going out to eat we grilled out. Location was good and everything you needed was nearby. Would definitely recommend and the owner was very accessible if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Great experience

John, our host, was excellent! He checked in to make sure all was good! The property was clean and very comfortable! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle L.

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

great stay

The stay was great. The property owner was very friendly and helpful. He was attentive to all needs and was able to help us. The laundry room was convenient. The house was cute and very clean and tidy. It has all the things needed to make the stay great. The location of the house was very convenient. It was close to so many things. This house is the nicest house in the neighborhood. The owner takes great pride in the property and keeps it updated and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Great property with helpful owner

My friends and I stayed for the holiday weekend, and greatly enjoyed our stay at the property. The owner’s instructions were incredibly detailed and helpful and he was available for any of our questions about the property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable

Great place to stay! Short distance to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Cozy Cabin

This was our third stay. Unit number 2 is the cabin in the rear of the property and works well for us. The addition of a common area is very nice and includes a fireplace, large gas grill, covered dining area and lounge chairs. John is a pleasure to work with and his associates are friendly and responsive.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Great set up for a family!

The cottage was lovely - well-equipped, spacious. The outdoor area with patio sets, fireplace, and BBQ was great! John was a pleasure to deal with. Neighbourhood was a bit noisy on weekday mornings (though I don't suppose the middle school dance competitions are a usual Monday and Tuesday morning at 8am occurrence...!;) Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M., Carmel, California

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

Nice place, great owner

This cottage was nice, clean, and comfortable. John, the owner, is attentive and replies quickly to any questions or feedback. The location for whatever you want to do in the city or nearby was excellent. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

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

Adorable guest house

I loved that the two bedrooms were downstairs, and the kitchen and living space upstairs. There was plenty of room for us all to play games and eat in the fabulous kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Very nice little cottage

Jim is very easy to rent from. The cottage is clean and nicely updated.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Lovely Cottage

Very nice for us only a mile from our sons family. On street parking was not a problem. The patio is very nice and the cottage has air conditioning if necessary. The two bedrooms are on the lower level which was not a problem for us. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Convenient location

Great location for easy access to airport, zoo, shopping and ships. Very clean. Prepare for lots of steps and walking. Enjoyed our stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Prior Lake

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

Amazing location, great property in a great neighborhood!

I would highly recommend and stay at this property again! Everything about the location, host, and property were great! This was a great place for myself and daughter close to all the major attractions San Diego was calling us to come check out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mario C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Cleansenrss

Very dusty inside, especially ledge on stairs. Pots and pans are all worn. Cooking utensils are in bad shape. Bbq was filthy. We cleaned inside somewhat. We cleaned patio and grill. Maybe check on maids work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Reardon

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I grew up in Northampton Massachusetts, a town with countless beautiful old homes and lots of wooded areas. I spent countless days in my youth building tree forts never knowing that those 2 dynamics would intersect at this point. Upon arriving in San Diego with an interest in building and purchasing real estate, I became immediately interested in the Victorian buildings in this historic area of town. This property became a labor of love for me many years ago and I hope that legacy will be carried forward by my 3 sons. My wife is from Osaka, Japan so our family often divides our time between 2 very different worlds, both with much to offer.

Why they chose this property

I am hopeful that our guests will appreciate the attention to detail and uniqueness of design that has been incorporated into every aspect of this property.

What makes this property unique

Our property is strategically located in close proximity to many of San Diego's most popular destinations. It's central location and proximity to a newly revitalized downtown, airport, beaches and parks affords our guests the best possible experience while visiting San Diego.

Languages:

English, Japanese

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