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Mission Hills Victorian Home | Private Yard & Balcony with Downtown Views

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9257.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Mission Hills Victorian Home | Private Yard & Balcony with Downtown Views

Linwood Dreams

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Experience turn-of-the-century architecture with all the amenities of a modern vacation home at this striking 4BR/3BA Victorian haven in Mission Hills. The 2,771 square foot floor plan features two living rooms, an office, and an entry-level suite designed for guests with limited mobility.

A fenced yard with a tiered patio is ideal for relaxing in the California sunshine. Take in views of downtown and a nearby marina from the spacious balcony. Picturesque Coronado Beach is a short drive from home, and Balboa Park awaits in less than 5 miles.

LIVING AREA

The sophisticated living room features a smart TV and posh furniture. Curl up in a recliner by the gas fireplace, or relax on the sofa to watch a movie on a smart TV.

Another sun-drenched living room is perfect for socializing before dinner. Find a desk for planning adventures in the office.

KITCHEN & DINING

Channel your inner chef in a modern kitchen outfitted with a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a side-by-side fridge and a gas range. Sleek countertops offer plenty of room for preparing ingredients.

A high-top breakfast nook seats four overlooking the balcony. Share special meals at a stylish dining table for six.

BED & BATH

This three-story home sleeps eight guests between the four bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own smart TV.

Sleep soundly on a queen bed in the serene primary bedroom, a private retreat on the third floor. The beautiful en suite bathroom is outfitted with a custom-tiled walk-in shower.

Comfort awaits in an entry-level guest suite, furnished with a plush queen bed. The bathroom features a handicap-accessible tub/shower combination.

The third bedroom features a twin-over-full bunk bed with a twin trundle, while the lower-level fourth bedroom has a twin futon. A walk-in shower awaits in the pristine guest bathroom.

OUTDOOR AREA

The spacious balcony boasts downtown and water views. Kick back in the sunshine on stylish lounge furniture, or make use of the gas grill and host an evening cookout. A dining table seats six to alfresco meals.

Enjoy the fine landscaping and stonework on a multi-level patio in the fenced backyard.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer are provided.
There is parking for two cars in the driveway. Additional street parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This vacation rental does not have cable TV or air-conditioning.

LOCATION

Arrive at an array of beautiful San Diego beaches in 15 minutes or less. There's iconic Coronado Beach in 8.6 miles, and beloved Mission Beach Park is even closer to home (5.9 miles). Explore the trails and museums of Balboa Park in 4.8 miles before sampling restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter (3.0 miles.)

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 634641, STR-01959L

About the area

San Diego

Mission Hills, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hotel Circle - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BCB Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wolf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission Hills Victorian Home | Private Yard & Balcony with Downtown Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mission Hills Victorian Home | Private Yard & Balcony with Downtown Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mission Hills Victorian Home | Private Yard & Balcony with Downtown Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mission Hills Victorian Home | Private Yard & Balcony with Downtown Views located?

Located in Mission Hills, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, University of San Diego and Port of San Diego. Mission Bay and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 12 minutes by foot and Middletown Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View, Good Location, Unique Home

Overall, really enjoyed our time at this home. As others have mentioned, the house has a very unique setup with 2 bedrooms (including a dungeon) in the basement. The view from the deck cannot be beat, the kids much enjoyed watching the airport activity. The home does fall a bit short in a few places, namely could use a good deep cleaning and keep stock of a few essentials in the kitchen. The basement appears to be a job in progress as well. But outside of a few quirks, we would definitely rent this place again and is just a few steps away from a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amee T.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Amee T.

Location, location, location

Conveniently located, fantastic view, clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cheyenne M.

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

Beautiful place, mostly good!

This home is in a lovely location, with easy drivable access to lots of San Diego. The views from the balcony are stunning! And the space is very functional for a group of adults to stay in, as I did with friends. With 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, and 2 living rooms, we loved it! Even if we all chose to use the 2nd story shower because it's the pretty one and with the unique layout of the 3 basement beds. We had a couple small issues with the space, but still loved the stay and would recommend it to anyone! We had some issues with the front door not opening and unexpected middle of the night water leak that stressed us out but the response time of the management company was really good and helped make sure issues were resolved as quickly as possible. The only other feedback was some of the less accessed areas were a little buggy or dirty, but all of the common access areas were clean like kitchen, bathrooms, beds and sheets. At the end of it all, although we personally had a couple issues and gave it a 4 star rating for our stay, I definitely recommend this stay to others as it is a lovely space and easily could see others having a 5 star stay. Just be aware there are staircases up and down from the main floor, in terms of accessibility!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Walt G.

beautiful house and the view

beautiful house and the view
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6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Great views and deck to enjoy

Views are spectacular - and the deck is nicely furnished with a lovely sitting area and large dining table for outdoor enjoyment., nice, comfy beds and linens. Large dining table in the house takes advantage of the views and provides a great game playing area. Leather furniture is comfy and two recliners by living room window provide a cozy place to watch the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda p.

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

MCRD

It is perfect spot for marine recruit graduating family’s.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Great place to stay for our daughter's wedding

The house was charming and the layout was perfect for our group of 7 because we all had our own spaces. The upstairs bedroom was loud due to planes, trains, and I-5 so if you are sensitive to noise stay in a downstairs bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Andy B.

Mission Hill stay

Convenient location. Awesome back deck and view of Diego skyline. 3 stories of living space perfect for multiple families/kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca J.

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

Great location, great views

This neighborhood is a great location- close to the airport, Old Town, Mission Bay, Seaworld, the Marina, the convention center, Rady Shell, Balboa Park, the zoo, etc. The view from the back of the house is awesome! Bring binoculars to see planes landing and taking off, ships coming in, trains, buses, trolleys, and the naval base. If you need a two bedroom rental in a great location, this house is worth considering. However, when we arrived three hours after check in, the house hadn’t been cleaned since the last guests had stayed there. We notified the management company, left to stay at a hotel, but didn’t get confirmation that the house was ready for us until 16 hours later, after several attempts to contact the manager. The property manager did agree to refund our first night and the cleaning fee, but we have not received a refund yet. Even then, the basement bedrooms and bathroom were filthy. The basement smelled musty, the windows don’t stay open, the sheets were stained, and the bathroom exhaust fan doesn’t work. A few notes about the layout- the bunk bed room in the basement doesn’t have a door on it. The fourth “dungeon” bedroom can’t be accessed except by going through the bunk bed room. The en suite bathroom on the main floor doesn’t have a door between it and the bedroom. So if you are traveling with small kids, or others who require privacy, this house may not be for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Great Location!

The location was minutes from downtown. A short commute to many local attractions grocery stores and Walmart. The home was gorgeous and accommodating for my family, with breathtaking views of downtown San Diego, the airport, the marine base, Coronado Beach, and the Pacific. It's a very nice neighborhood with kind neighborhoods to boot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Don D.

City view

The back deck was amazing! Plenty of room for everyone. Very close to marine graduation , we could see the base from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hans L.

Amazing location and even more Amazing views!

Our party of 9 (family of 7 and grandparents) stayed her for a week over spring break. The house, views and location were awesome! Would stay here again in a heartbeat. The house is 100 years old so you have to accept that there will be quirks but bathrooms and kitchen have been updated. Rooms were small, but again, it's an old house. However, there were multiple living spaces, four bedrooms, 3 full baths, laundry, etc. The outdoor patio off the kitchen was huge and was so enjoyable to relax on the patio furniture and eat outside. We ate out there for most meals and just took in the wonderful SD weather and views of the city, airport and bay. The kitchen has all the kitchen items you'll need. However, they only have salt, pepper, sugar and a few other spices so you'll need to provide all the rest. There wasn't a crib or pack-n-play so we bought one and left it there. Hopefully they kept it in the house and add it to the amenities. The location was 4 min drive to Old Town, 8 minutes to Little Italy and 5 minutes to Vons grocery store. The neighborhood is beautiful with lots of old homes so was really enjoyable for a morning run/walk.

10/10 Excellent

monica h.

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

MCRD graduation

House was beautiful and within walking distance of my sons graduation from boot camp. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alma C.

Beautiful Home

The house was immaculate. The views were so beautiful. Such a great family oriented neighborhood. We had absolutely no problems. We definitely look forward to booking again in the future.
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8/10 Good

Rhonda M.

Mission Hills charmer

The windows and areas on the main floor are very inviting. The patio had a fabulous view and plenty of seating space to enjoy conversations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

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

San Diego Bay and City Ciews

We enjoyed this house. Worked really well with our pets. Great views of the bay and city. We enjoyed watching the airplanes land and take off. Incredible place to watch the July 4 fireworks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Lovely house

Especially liked the big deck/view/yard. House comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

clinton e.

Hot hot hot

View was amazing. Back deck amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

The Best!

What a wonderful location. We spent most of our time on the back patio enjoying the Trains, Planes, Harbor and beautiful view of Downtown. Thank you again for a beautiful weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Don C., Colorado Springs, CO

Comfortable Place with Character

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great property in a quiet neighborhood. This 100 year old home has veiws draw you outside to the deck and the location is quick to so many things in town. The beds are comfortable and the space is roomy for all. The management company is very responsive.Set your expectation on no air conditioning and unusable off-street parking for cars. The a/c would rarely be needed with the great breeze, though, and the street parking would easily have room for 2-3 cars. We would love to stay here again. It has so much character that you don't find very often.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Nice House/A little Quirky

Nice House with a great view of San Diego. Quiet neighborhood with somewhat sensitive neighbors (the management passed along a noise complaint the 1st night even though we were out of the house for the night well before 10PM). A little smaller than expected with a quirky layout but for 4 people would be totally fine; 6 is a big stretch if you don’t share beds or bring an air mattress as the couches are not very large. Otherwise great stay! Respectful and communicative management who were helpful at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanie K., San Jose, CA

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

Spectacular view of San Diego Bay & Downtown

The view sells this place! It’s an adorable old Tudor style house that is perched on the hill. It was a delight to stay in with our family over the holidays. We even got to see fireworks shot at midnight near downtown! The beds were super comfortable too. Our 14 old grandson loved the “New Dungeon” and moved right in! A few minor things to mention: 1) The description said that we could park one car in the driveway. However, it was very narrow, plus the plants overgrowing into the driveway made it almost impossible to use. Fortunately, there was no issue with parking on the street. 2) The shower in the upstairs has no door or curtain. As hard as we tried, we could not avoid getting the floor soaked each time we showered. We recommend a shower door, please! 3) There were not enough towels supplied. Also, there were no wash clothes supplied at all, which I like to use. 4) One of the owners, Bill, left us a note to call him with any issues. We could not get one of the heaters to work, so we did call. He was super responsive & came right over to check it out. He was unable to fix it, so he brought us a free standing heater. He also brought us a lighter for the gas fireplace. Thank you, Bill! 5) The main heater that did work was very well. But, it was old, so as the metal expands/contracts, it makes a very load BANG! It scared us the first night. A little heads up on that would be helpful. Also, the heater in the basement bedroom was not working, but we used the portable one to keep our grandkids warm. 6) The bathroom on the main floor has been opened up to the bedroom. Obviously, this was done to install a walk-in bathtub, probably for an elderly person. That’s okay, but we would like to suggest a barn style door be installed on the wall to give you more privacy in the bathroom! 7) There are not a lot of plugs or lights in the house. There was a nice desk set up in the living room area, but only two plugs. One was for the table lamp, the other for a property manager pad device. We unplugged it so that we could plug in our own device, but I kept getting automated messages from the property manager to plug it in again. We finally borrowed a plug expander from our local daughter so that we didn’t have to be in the dark & could have everything plugged in! We recommend a plug expander be installed permanently there. Overall, it was a truly a joy. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
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6/10 Okay

Anonymous

It was ok

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bed, bathrooms and kitchen were all very clean with nice fluffy white towels and newly remodeled. However the rest of the house could use a good scrub, the walls around corners and light switches were really really dirty. Also the “den” or the dungeon as it’s called in the house is completely unusable the room is old and smelly with a lumpy bed. Almost all the cabinets and closets also had the same old smell in them so we never hung anything up in them. They also didn’t leave us any trash bags

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D., California

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

Girls Weekend!

This house was so charming and ended up being the perfect addition to our weekend. The patio and the view is incredible, and the house is exactly as advertised. It was a great distance from Gaslamp, the beds are comfy, and we didn't have any issues with parking. The only con I will mention is the lack of AC. We thought we would be okay without it, because it's San Diego and the weather is always nice! But apparently the weekend we went was an unusually warm and humid weekend for the time of year, so it was actually very hot in the house during the day and we had to open just about every window in the house to try and cool it down. Definitely not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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