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Large space 4 large groups, families, intimate celebrations, retreats & reunion.

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Backyard/Lounge Area looking at the South Wing of the main house.
Backyard/Lounge Area looking at Sunrising side of the property
Backyard/Lounge Area looking at the North Wing of the main house.
Living Spaces Furniture with the outdoor Queen Size Bed to sleep under the stars
'Blanquita' the cat, modeling this Zen Area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chula Vista, CA
  • Chula Vista Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SDM-Brown Field Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Outdoor Bedding Bird Nest Style

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large space 4 large groups, families, intimate celebrations, retreats & reunion.

NOTICE FOR EVENTS AND GATHERINGS:
BEFORE YOU BOOK IT. SEND AN INQUIRY FIRST AS THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR IT & APPROVAL IS NEEDED before you made your reservation.

UPDATE FOR 2025: WE HAVE A CANOPY AND DANCE FLOOR TO COVER 800 SF TO KEEP YOU DRY AND WARM IN CASE OF RAIN, COLD OR WIND. ONE OF A KIND SETTING.

Welcome to Casa Sur: A Colonial Style House / Retreat Center featuring an outdoor Zen Area, in and outdoor lounges, front and back yards, the Tree of Life, Courtyard, a private farming and tree areas, playground and outdoor bedding.


Casa Sur is a unique property for its capacity to fit up to 17 people inside the house. The main house has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, living room, dinning room, huge kitchen, courtyard & beer garden, ping pong area, yoga and meditation area, outdoor area with patio furniture & gas fire pit. The driveway fits 4 cars and there is plenty parking on the streets.

Casa Sur is a hybrid of country and urban house & retreat center, and a magical space that can also host intimate gatherings. and small events. Casa Sur visitors have shared that there is an air of peace, serenity, intimacy, expansion, and joy at the property.

We are located 12 miles from the Airport -18’ drive, 10' drive to downtown San Diego, Imperial Beach, Otay Olympic Center & the US/Mexico, 20’ to the beaches, and 30' to La Jolla Shore & Cove.

HOUSE RULES AND CONSIDERATIONS
1) I want you to know that the property is my primary residency, so I have put a lot of love, care and attention to detail to the house, the furniture, the plants and flowers, and the turf outside. So I want to make sure that you, and your guest respect my home and honor the rules.

2. Be aware of the fact that there is not outdoor music and loud conversation allowed after 10pm. This is the agreement that I have with my neighbors.
3. When this is not honor they call me or call the police to let me/them know that you are not following the city rules and the police will come so do I to talk to you.

3. Once you tell me the number of outside guests coming to the house, I will be able to give you an exact fee.

4) This fee helps me to cover the extra services and utilities such as extra water, electricity, gas, toilet paper, cleaning, garbage, tables, chairs and the property management.

5) I value assertive communication, honesty and transparency with my guest, specially related to the number of people staying at the house and those coming to attend any gatherings happening in the house. I have security cameras that show me who come in and out of the property. So I would appreciate you disclose the exact number of people staying and attending a possible gathering .

Property manager

Ricky Ricardo
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events are assess case by case for approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As this is my primary residency, I expect that you respect the furniture, the plants and flowers, and the turf outside.
APPROVAL IS NEEDED FOR EVENTS AND GATHERINGS before you made your reservation. SEND AN INQUIRY FIRST AS THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR IT.
No music or loud conversation outdoor allowed after 10 pm. No DJ or music bands are allowed. Do not block the sidewalk when you park in driveway.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Events are assess case by case for approval.
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

About the area

Chula Vista

Located in Chula Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chula Vista, CA

What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Petco Park - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • H St Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AMC Chula Vista 1 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large space 4 large groups, families, intimate celebrations, retreats & reunion. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Large space 4 large groups, families, intimate celebrations, retreats & reunion.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large space 4 large groups, families, intimate celebrations, retreats & reunion.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large space 4 large groups, families, intimate celebrations, retreats & reunion. located?

This family-friendly Chula Vista holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chula Vista Center and San Diego Bay. Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great location and super helpful host

6 Adults and 3 toddlers wanted to be near Sesame Place. The house was very convenient to all of our day trips and easy to get back to for kid naps. Our host led us to great fish tacos, as a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Wedding Dinner/Reception

The house is fabulous. Ricky was very accommodating, friendly andCommunicative. We really enjoyed our entire stay. We would stay here again without any hesitation. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Beautiful gathering place

What a great place for family & friends to gather! Our host Ricky was awesome, very responsive to any issue we had! The rooms were comfortable and so well laid out. The neighborhood was nice, walkable and close to everything. We all had such a great time there together! Thank you Ricky
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

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

Great place for seminars!

This is the second time we've rented Ricky's place for our martial arts seminar. Once again, we had a wonderful experience. Ricky makes everything very easy, and he was available whenever we needed anything. There's lots of space outdoors, which was perfect for us. There's even a large canopy that kept us all of the sun during our all-day seminar. All in all, this an amazing property with an amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Great location

Property was clean and we enjoyed our time visiting all that San Diego has to over. Ricky was easy to communicate with, and accomodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

House Build

We stayed on a Friday and Saturday as we were on a mission to build a home in Mexico. House was perfect and Ricardo was a great host. Very prompt with attention and details that helped our stay to be comfortable and memorable. I would highly recommend his home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saif S., Baltimore, Maryland

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

10 days in paradise

What a wonderful and relaxing stay! We stayed in Ricardo's home as a local pit stop for two conferences. You won't regret it.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy Home!!

This was a perfect home to relax and enjoy extended family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

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

Great spot for large gatherings!

This is an excellent place if you're looking to hold a large gathering. Ricky is such a good host, and he'll go out of his way to make your stay comfortable. For example, on Saturday night, someone in the neighborhood was playing very loud music. A quick text to Ricky, and he was on his way to speak to them about turning down the music. Overall, we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhote W.

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

Wedding team home base

Ricky was very accommodating and his place reflects his charm. We had more than enough space to host dinner with additional family and friends. Complimentary ear plugs for large groups would have been INSANE
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jumada S.

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

Ricky is an amazing host. Very kind and did everything he could to make our stay wonderful.

We were visiting for a baby shower. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshuaa G.

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

Weekend with family

Ricky was a great host. The outdoor space was especially nice for winding down at the end of the day with the family. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida Z.

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

Nice and quite neighborhood

Property is nice and quiet,I loved the backyard, easy access to freeways and stores, the host Ricky always communicate with me.Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

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

21st Birthday get together

Very accommodating and cozy place for a family get together. Weather permitting, great back yard for maxing and relaxing by the fire. Host was always in communication if we needed help or just had a question.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Nice place to kickback

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Family reunion retreat

This house was the perfect home for our family gathering. The backyard was relaxing and we'll equipped for entertaining. Very quaint. Very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

Perfect

Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great group spot

We had a wonderful stay at Ricardo’s property. It was just like the photos and description online. Plenty of space as we were there for a family reunion. Loved the outdoor dining and hang out spaces. All the rooms were beautifully equipped and we didn’t feel like anything was missing that we needed. Would definitely love to stay again - perfect for families or group of friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noell W.

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

Awesome experience

Everything was perfect. Thanks Ricardo!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Great Backyard

We had a gathering of about 12 people to celebrate our daughter's birthday with family members. The backyard was a fantastic place to enjoy games, food, and getting update with everyone. Love the long table and garden seating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn T.

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

Great place for a gathering!

We stayed here for a weekend and hosted a baby shower with our friends and family. What a great house for a get-together! We were able to seat at least 20 people at the outdoor tables. The shade over the table kept us comfortable during the day and the party lights were so festive at night. People played ping pong out in the yard and the kids had lots of room to run around. Ricky even had ice chests available for us. The whole indoor/outdoor set-up was great. Ricky told us all about the house when we got there and was available to text during the stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Racheal G.

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

Somewhat oeaceful retreat

This is the ultimate spot to be.. during the day time. This is definitely a peaceful space for a peaceful outing during the day. This is not ideal to be out in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline A.

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

Family Gathering

Ricky’s space is beautiful and our stay here was wonderful. The house is very spacious and my entire family loved it. Ricky was helpful always and communicative in a timely manner. I hosted a small gathering here for my graduation celebration and it was a great space for that, got so many compliments! Cant want to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L., Thornron

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

Group of 12

Our stay was perfect at this beautiful home. It worked out perfectly for a group of 12, it had plenty of room between inside and outside. The only negative is that the WiFi didn't work all the time, it could've been because multiple people were on it at the same time, I'm not sure but the host did reply back to messages about it and did try to help get it resolved. I would reserve this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn I.

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

warm and comfortable

Ricky met me at the door and gave me a tour of the home even though I was a few minutes late. He was kind and gracious. The home was warm, comfortable, and clean, and it was obvious he had spent a great deal of thought and time decorating it. It was centrally located to groceries, coffee shops, etc. All 7 of us enjoyed our time there with no complaints whatsoever. I would recommend this home to anyone who wants a home that is both reasonably priced and at the same time fully accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ricky Ricardo

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I am a Latino professional in education, business and finance. I am currently a High School Special Education teacher who also teaches Ballroom and Latin Dances. I am a member of the Triathlon Club of San Diego. I love swimming in the open ocean and biking on the Pacific Ocean Coast. I am the founder of Casa Sur in San Diego, a space with a mission to support individuals, organizations and businesses to grow in an organic and sustainable way by hosting retreats, workshops, events, fundraising , educational and artist-in-residence programs! I was born in Mexico City, and lived half of my life in New York City. A rising resident of this beautiful San Diego, California.

Why they chose this property

Casa Sur is a physical space for gathering, community building, cultural expression, education, vacation getaways and workshop retreats, with the focus on personal development and soul reconnection.
Our vision is to become a vital organization that supports individuals in the community and companies to become more joyful and productive in their journeys.
Our Mission at Casa Sur is to support individuals, organizations and businesses to grow in an organic and sustainable way by hosting retreats, workshops, events, fundraising, educational and artist-in-residence programs!

What makes this property unique

This is a unique space located close to Downtown San Diego, the city beaches, close to 3 of the most vibrant cities in Mexico: Tijuana, Rosarito, and Ensenada. Also 2 hours from the hearts of the winery of US and Mexico: Temacula & Valle de Guadalupe.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests