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Private Estate with Incredible Views and Three King Beds!

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Poolside at dusk
Living area overlooking heated salt water pool and city below.
Pool
Large kitchen with island.
Open kitchen and dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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El Cajon, CA
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3- Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Estate with Incredible Views and Three King Beds!

Welcome to the Avocado House! This lovely home is nestled on the east side of Mount Helix with amazing views of the city and surrounding mountains. Conveniently situated a short distance from Interstate 8 and Highway 94. Just 15 minutes to the beach and 10 minutes to Downtown San Diego. Travel East and enjoy the casinos!

This lovely home has four well appointed bedrooms. Three bedrooms have new king beds, and the fourth bedroom has a trundle bed that can be used as two twins or a king size bed. The master has its own bathroom. Large living room overlooks the beautiful salt water pool and the valley. The large kitchen has all the necessary equipment for the pickiest of cooks. Laundry area is equipped with two new LG washer and dryers.

The pool has a beach entry and is heated with an electric heat pump. As opposed to gas or propane, heat pumps use electricity to heat water. Instead of creating heat through burning fuel, heat pumps capture heat from the surrounding air, then transfer that heat to the swimming water. In cooler months, the water temperature will not heat above the outside temperature. The house uses solar for electricity.

This property is situated on an acre and is very secluded. Enjoy the comforts of the country in the middle of America's finest city!

Note: You must be 25 years of age to rent this property. No parties or Events Allowed.

Property manager

Jim and Dayna Grow
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be accompanied in the pool area
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Events

No events allowed
This is strictly enforced
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets must be approved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or surrounding property
5 night minimum over holiday stays.
PLEASE READ HOUSE AND POOL RULES (ATTACHED) TO ENSURE THE AVOCADO HOUSE IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR VACATION PLANS.
Guest must read and agree to rental agreement and house rules prior to booking.

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: This is strictly enforced
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 036143

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Cajon

Located in Mount Helix, a neighbourhood in El Cajon, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Parkway Plaza and Little Saigon are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Mission Trails Regional Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Snapdragon Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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El Cajon, CA

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 19 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Estate with Incredible Views and Three King Beds! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Estate with Incredible Views and Three King Beds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Private Estate with Incredible Views and Three King Beds! located?

This family-friendly El Cajon holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Children's Primary Extended Care, The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division. Boomers El Cajon and Mount Helix Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place.
Good. Wifi had issues for the number of our devices. Hosts never checked in to see how things were. No welcome note or package.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

teandre c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience!!!
The stay was excellent for my family. We enjoyed the amazing scenes from the backyard and all the amenities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dionne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!!!!
In town for SDSU family weekend and we prefer getting a house for the weekend. This was a lovely property with an amazing view and great privacy. Rooms for each of the kids with TVs was a plus. Hosts were extremely responsive and on top of things!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at San Diego
The property was spectacular. Its location was centrally located which allowed us easy access to any of the multiple Things to Do spots in the San Diego area. The house itself was better than advertised. It provided views second to none and enough seclusion to allow us to enjoy the peace and quiet of the west coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Home, Even More Incredible Views
This home is one of the best weve stayed at. The rooms are spacious, kitchen well stocked, location perfect, and the pool - so beautiful and relaxing. The outdoor space is absolutely stunning. We loved looking at all the beautiful plants. We truly hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Wonderful property. The photos don’t do it justice. Very comfortable for family and friends. Pool view and outside very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views!
Everything about the house was great, especially the pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
We were so happy with our stay at the Avacado House! We were 20 minutes from everything! The pool and gardens were a welcome relief after being on our feet all day exploring! We loved the 3 king beds for 3 couples! It was a wonderful stay for our first trip to California! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Extremely clean, very beautiful property. Pool area is very pleasant! Everything you could need. The owners are very responsive and respectful. I would definitely recommend this property and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
This home was just right for our family. We came into town for my son's wedding, and it didn't rain until the end ! Nice place to relax, wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The house and the views were beautiful!. Beyond our expectations. Plenty of space for our family. They had a pack and play and a high chair which were perfect for our grandson. We cooked meals and all cookware, dishes, etc. were provided. The pool and garden were well maintained and gorgeous. If we travel to San Diego in the future, we would rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We enjoyed it very much
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avocado House
The Avocado house was great! The house, landscaping and view were beautiful! The pool was a bit cool, but it is March! Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
This was the best stocked house in ten years. Their kitchen was amazing. Great views of San Diego . We where very pleased. The weather could have been warmer. But that is not there fault
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southern California Christmas
Our family coming from 4 states (Minnesota, Washington, California and Illinois) had a wonderful time at this property. It was very spacious with comfortable beds. We enjoyed the view (sunrise and sunset). Wish we could have stayed longer. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sturgis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avocado house
The house was everything as advertised we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Owners were very quick to respond to our questions. Clean and private and a great pool the kids loved it. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anet E.

Elegant with great views
Charming home on a private driveway overlooking the city. Spacious and clean with all the amenities you need to feel right at home. Great gem in the heart of El Cajon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

LINDA G., Grapevine, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Home Close to Everything
My family of 4 enjoyed the space & comforts of this home. The house is well appointed; secluded from the rest of the area; local restaurants are plenty & surprisingly moderately priced; and most tourist spots we went to/from were within 25 minutes and easy commutes. The weather was a bit chillier than we had hoped for, so unfortunately the pool never got quite warm enough to use, but the outdoor seating areas and garden were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a slice of heaven
even looking at the pictures on line, we were amazed at the whole property. My wife was over the moon, saying it was the closest thing to her "dream home" she had ever seen. everything inside and out was
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time Celebrating A Graduation From SDSU
Our family of six totally enjoyed our stay at the Avocado House. The layout of the house, extra bathrooms and gorgeous view (day and night) were all very pleasant and accommodating. The weather was perfect for using the pool and I loved walking around the property. We created new memories and celebrated lots of events. We chose the Avocado House because it is conveniently close to campus. The property is also about 20 minutes from downtown and most other locations. Thank you to the host for their responsiveness while booking and answering our questions. We all enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the Avocado House as a great place to spend time together. Laurie and Rick
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SDSU Freshmen move-in
Was moving our daughter into her freshmen year at SDSU. House was better than the details in the VRBO listing. Lots of space, pool and view were postcard worthy. Property owner kept in communication with us while Tropical Storm Hilary was approaching to keep us informed of local alerts and info. Plan to stay here again for an upcoming SDSU visit with our daughter.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Had a great time seeing the sights and coming back and relaxing around pool
The house was a bit hard to find but once we did it was so nice to be able to come home after a long day and relax and watch tv or swim in the pool. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes however there were not nearly enough towels, for a house that sleeps 10, 4 towels total was not enough. We had to go buy our own towels. The beds were very comfortable and very nice linens. We enjoyed our stay!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
What a perfect house! It had beautiful grounds and a seemingly separate location with really no neighbors you could see. There was some road noise but not bad in the morning and evening when we’d sit out by the pool. The location is fabulous, again sort of secluded but blocks from Vons etc. and the house is well maintained, well stocked and had great amenities. The owners were quick to respond to emails. We would definitely stay here again and have recommended to family/friends in the area if they need a place for visitors to stay. Again couldn’t have been more perfect and we appreciated how well appointed the house was. Thanks for such a great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avocado House
We all enjoyed your home. We had a brunch for a few hours on Saturday. Although we ordered food from a local Mexican restaurant and did not cook (except for toast) the house and all the kitchenware were perfect. The brunch was for my father-in-law. Although he couldn't stay long because of his health, his visit was comfortable and he was able to see his grandchildren (3) and sons, etc. all in a homey, comforting environment. Thank you for this as this may be the last time we all see him as he is quite frail. We would love to return in the future when we visit. I plan to recommend your home if I am asked for recommendations from family and friends. Thank you again for creating such a comfortable environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home & Views
I depend on reviews when reserving a place and I can say this is a rental I would stay in again. The outside is great for hanging out and relaxing. Beautiful views of city lights. There is a lot of attention to detail throughout the house. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable mattresses and nice, private window coverings in all bedrooms. There are outside hanging lights so make sure to plug them in for nice ambiance at night. The pool is gorgeous but was a tad too cold for us in October. The kids (6 & 8) still got in for a little while but it wasn't for long. From some previous reviews I was concerned with road noise and driveway location. The noise didn't bother us at all. The house is in the city but the house has nice windows that block out majority of noise. They even put a noise machine in the room closest to the road but we would have been fine without it. The driveway is slightly more difficult to locate but it wouldn't detour us from staying here. Anyways, we all really enjoyed the house and the owner's were great to communicate with! We had a wonderful long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Dayna Grow

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We are a retired couple who occupy the home on a part time basis.

Why they chose this property

This home has been lovingly cared for by the owners. It is a home that is shared with family, friends and guests. All the proceeds that are generated by the home go back into the house for continued upgrades and enhancements. Recently the Grows replaced all the windows in the house and upgraded the appliances. New large glass sliding doors were added to the living room to enhance the fantastic view. The Grows love sharing their home and continue to work on it keeping it in the best condition.

What makes this property unique

The Avocado House is very unique. It has a "feel" of being in the country but is very conveniently located to everything. The property wraps around a hillside which gives visitors views from multiple angles. Patios circle the house and are connected by stone and tile walkways. Small gardens accompany the patios giving the house a secluded yet scenic setting.

The owners have continued to upgrade the interior and exterior of the home since it was purchased in 2001. The bathrooms have all been upgraded as well as the kitchen. The home is very clean and well appointed. The design is new, bright and airy.

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