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We are ready for you to enjoy a fantastic experience!
Welcome to the cottage!
The kitchen is fully equipped!
You can comfortably eat at the counter or work and enjoy the views
Take a look at the beautiful garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
NZ$227
avg per night

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Viejas Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • 43.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$227 avg per night,

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About the area

La Mesa

Mount Helix, a neighbourhood in La Mesa, is home to this guesthouse. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Coronado Beach. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Viejas Arena - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Grossmont Transit Center - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa De Pico - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern!

COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN - New! Modern!
Find beauty, privacy and comfort in this special home in one of San Diego's most desirable areas! Flowering bushes, plants, olive tree and fruit trees seen from all windows. All amenities: WiFi, Cable, serving dishes and tableware, full coffee bar, Ninja Blender, Flat screen TVs, Boll and Branch Sheets (used by 3 Presidents), Japanese Toilette and more. 15 minutes to Downtown San Diego and 20 minutes to the beach!

The space
We will share our bounty with you in season - oranges, persimmons, figs, pomegranates and Meyer lemons! Beautiful walking area in the hills surrounding the cottage - Enjoy the quiet if you are here to work, the comfort if you are vacationing and the extra amenities. Are you a coffee lover like us? We have a full coffee bar of Mr. Coffee, French Press and Chemex with a gooseneck kettle for pour over. Fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans, silverware, iron skillets, waffle maker, toaster, hand mixer, Ninja, serving dishes and more. Spice drawer with a great selection including condiments.

Contact host

Property manager

Barb Hill
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern! located?

Located in Mount Helix, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Mount Helix Park. San Diego State University and Grossmont College are also within 6 miles (10 km). La Mesa Boulevard Station is 27 minutes by foot and Amaya Trolley Station is 29 minutes.

Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Perfect Place for a Getaway

My wife and I decided to visit the San Diego area for an early anniversary celebration and our stay at the Cottage in the Garden couldn’t have been better. Everything was as advertised and our hosts were not only friendly, but very gracious and accommodating. Should we visit the area again, we will definitely look to book another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markita K.

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

Great host!

The garden cottage was inviting, clean, and comfortable. I love the modern look, the beautiful garden in the back, and the very close accessible highway. Barb is by far the best host that I have ever had with VRBO. Thanks for having us, we will surely stay at the garden cottage again the next time we are in town!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect for our needs

This was a great property just perfect for our needs. Beautifully appointed and the ability to open the doors up to the back garden was a huge bonus!Easy communication with hosts and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

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

Super convenient stay in a lovely property

Very convenient located property. The casita is perfect for two people and is tastefully decorated. We enjoyed morning coffee on the patio while watching the hummingbirds in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie J.

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

Will stay here again

Only reason location isn’t 5 star is because it was tricky to back out onto the main road. There’s nothing that can be done about it and everything else was perfect! I’ll be staying here again when I visit my kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHristine W.

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

Beautiful stay, gorgeous outside area to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine!

Comfortable property! Great location! Has all of the amenities! Wonderful hosts! Enjoyed are stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

The Perfect Getaway

I recently stayed at this cottage while visiting my daughter who attends college in San Diego. I came from Pennsylvania for the week and was blown away by this beautiful studio. From the minute, I pulled into the driveway I loved every second that I was here. The cottage looks exactly like the photos and had everything you could ever want and more from perfect bedding to a heated toilet seat to several different coffee makers, and the most adorable backyard with beautiful flowers and trees. I unfortunately had four straight days of rain while visiting but was lucky enough to be here in this adorable cottage where I could sleep in and relax and watch TV shows while looking out at the beautiful backyard. It is located on a busy street, but it was very easy to get in and out of the driveway and each morning I took a long walk through the neighborhood and saw the most beautiful homes with fruit trees and the stunning mountains in the distance. I can’t wait to come back to San Diego and I will not hesitate to rent this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Cottage In the Garden

Pleasant two week stay at the Cottage. Host was very attentive to any of of needs/questions. We would not hesitant to stay again on our next visit to San Diego.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan H.

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

Fantastic Stay

The Cottage in the Garden was a great choice for our vacation in San Diego. It is a unique, modern, cool, and homey place that we called home. It has everything that one could ask for. The hosts have considered every detail...right down to warm chocolate chip cookies and a bottle of wine to greet you upon arrival. I am VERY picky in selecting where my family stays. This is a FANTASTIC place to stay. Consider this place for your next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This little cottage overlooking a beautiful little garden was perfect for our visit to the San Diego area. The hosts were attentive and answered all of our questions via emails/text. The cottage was clean and roomy enough for our family of three.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Sweet, private guesthouse

This is a sweet property for one or two people. It's very well laid out, very well thought out. The hosts were very helpful, but not not in anyway intrusive. We arrived very late and our hosts had a bottle of wine chilling. There was some wonderful coffee beans provided for our first morning joe. The entrance way to our private guest house was well lit, so coming and going after dark was easy. A very enjoyable, comfortable stay. Thank you! – Anne
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan Z.

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

Pleasant cottage, good experience

The property was clean, pleasing, roomy enough for the two of us. It had everything we needed. The bed and couch were very comfortable. The property owners were attentive to our needs and proactive in making us aware of any potential issues. They even had free oranges growing in the back yard! Overall we had a very pleasant stay. We reserved the place as it was within walking distance of our son in Las Mesa. If you are walkers like us, you should know though that Bancroft Street does not have sidewalks for a short stretch and it can be a busy street at times. Other than that, the property was top notch and we have no complaints.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Perfect San Diego Getaway

My teenage son and I loved Barb’s place. It was perfect! The amount of space was just right. The location was fantastic! Easy access to the freeway and we seemed to be 20-25 minutes, at most, from most major SD attractions. Barb supplied body wash, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer, bath towels, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, toilet paper, trash bags, and even had water and snacks. This was so thoughtful and convenient since most guests are flying in and not able to bring all of those items. The bedding was clean and comfortable. We had plenty of quiet and privacy. I sleep with a white noise machine and highway noise wasn’t an issue at all. As others have mentioned, the street is somewhat busy but we didn’t have any problems backing out. Just be careful. There is a bathtub but the stopper wasn’t holding the water. It wasn’t a big deal to me but it might be if you have small children. Also, there ARE curtains on the door and back door. This place was great and Barb was fast to reply to texts. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for couples or small families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

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

Great stay in a quiet setting

Barb and Gary have done a wonderful job at their rental. Clean, quiet, great location, and very close to some of San Diego’s finest destinations. Snacks are left for the guests and their backyard is a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022