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Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot

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A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a central island, and a built-in spice rack.
A patio with wicker furniture, a blue table, and a beige umbrella.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, a bookshelf, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A residential area with a white picket fence, a driveway, and a house with a porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Corner Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

Middletown, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall 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 Old Town San Diego State Park. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Casbah San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiku Room - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Loft Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aero Club Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot on 14 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,750, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot located?

Located in Middletown, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Balboa Park and Hotel Circle. Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km). Middletown Station is 15 minutes by foot and Washington Street Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for Marine graduation visit. Cottage was very clean and well stocked. Wonderful outside area. Excellent communication with owners. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great and fit our family perfectly while we explored around San Diego.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were visiting San Diego for my son's graduation from Marine training. The cottage was the perfect place for my family to unwind in the evening after a busy day. We loved the decor and cozy cottage vibe. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and stocked with everything we could possibly need. We would definitely stay again if we ever make it back to San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marc and Jeanne are wonderful hosts. We enjoyed their canyon cottage very much. It had everything we needed plus some!Definitely worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to most everything! The beds were comfy, the house cozy and had everything we needed! We didn’t get to enjoy the yard but it was beautiful! I didn’t realize there were going to be stairs but they were not steep and were lighted. Hosts are great communicators! Totally made my stay (and anxiety!) better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was convenient to the airport and to the Petco park. Hosts were responsive when I text them about having guests over for dinner. The only thing I would suggest is to paint the mailbox a different color with the numbers for your address cause it was kind of hard to find love how cute it was inside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay with Marc and Jeanne! The space was lovely and well-equipped, and very conveniently located. Marc and Jeanne were also responsive to any questions we had and accommodated our odd check-in time due to extensive flight delays. Everything from check-in to check-out was simple and quick!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect size for our family of 5. The kitchen was well equipped and all of the basics were stocked. The outdoor patio area was great for enjoying the amazing San Diego weather.The location of the house is also extremely convenient to most san diego attractions. We were never more than a few minutes away from something to do.I would certainly return to this place without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing yard. We enjoyed our stay - hosts were very responsive with anything we needed. Would stay again!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This was a great place to stay for our family vacation, so close to the zoo and Sea World.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Wonderful house, great location. It was very comfy and peaceful. Couldn’t have been better. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is a wonderful, lovely space, well appointed with extremely thoughtful details throughout, perched above and nestled in the beautiful canyon. The location provides quick and easy access to all San Diego has to offer. Communication was quick and easy with Marc and Jeanne. Our sweet pup loved playing in the beautiful fenced in backyard and discovered a new love for soccer balls. We were in town visiting family and friends that we had not seen in some time and we were able to host brunch and dinner from a fully stocked and gorgeous kitchen (we brought our own food but had every tool we needed to cook various gourmet meals). While there is limited dining space inside, the backyard provided ample comfortable entertaining areas. We were a family of three and had plenty of space to retreat if needed. One note that I did not realize is that the cottage does not have AC in case that is a deal breaker for you. We were there during an unusually muggy humid period and the various fans available did not help much. Also, there is construction currently happening right across the street and in other areas around the property that made for one disruptive early morning and a rather loud early afternoon. You may want to ask if construction is ongoing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We stayed 4 nights here, and wished we could stay longer. Such a beautiful haven - everything we could wish for, and more. We loved the friendly feel of this place, lots of useful information, very well equipped kitchen, beach toys, lots of books. Just to note access to this property is up 2 sets of steps which means it’s not the best choice for those with limited mobility
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem!

What a lovely place! We’d totally recommend it. The Villa is gorgeous, the outside space is beautiful, the location perfect and the owners friendly, helpful and very very thoughtful. You can see evidence of this through the Villa with a well supplied kitchen, bathroom and utility; beautiful bedrooms (the fairy lights in the master were so pretty). We would definitely stay again and recommend this place to anyone (although please note if you have mobility issues you can only access it via steps).
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely adorable little cottage feel

This house was easy to find with the instructions and super cozy and adorable. We (spouse and 4 kids) absolutely loved the house. There's plenty of books, spices if you want to cook and even extra toiletries if you need them. We only had one minor snafu on check in day, and Marc and Genie were incredible with their prompt attention. The gardener Chris was very nice and super excited about a fern coming up which was so sweet. We were so busy running around we didn't get to really enjoy the lovely patio. Will plan to stay longer next time. A tip for others, if the internet is running slow, the modem is on top of the fridge. Just reset it and it will work well. :) We will absolutely be coming back and stay here every time we visit. Thank you Marc and Genie! You have a gorgeous little house and we had a lovely stay. Seriously felt like what a vacation home should feel like.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Holiday in Middletown!

Our family of four adults stayed at the Canyon Cottage for the Christmas holiday. Everything was superb. Actually the photos don't represent how nice this cottage is and it exceeded our expectations. There were many extra little touches, too numerous to mention, but as frequent VRBO renters, we don't often see the attention to detail that the owners put into this experience. Things like extra towels, toilet paper and paper towels, lots of hangers in large closets, were all great to have on hand. The ample supply of coffee pods for the Kurig, a huge PLUS, chargers for electronics, and sharp knives for cooking! We were not lacking anything!It is also dog friendly with a nice back yard and lawn area and plenty of covers for the furniture so your pet can be comfortable and enjoy the views with you. We took our pet with us everywhere, San Diego is very pet friendly!The only issue in the beginning was the three sets of stairs to get to the cottage. I must have missed that in the description! :) I mentioned to the host upon checkout that lighting needed improvement for climbing the stairs at night and he indicated he would address it.Overall, a great experience. We loved the little holiday decorations -- very tastefully done throughout the house. If you are okay sharing a bathroom as we were, then this is a great location, super clean inside and out, and a very cozy cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay in San Diego. The kitchen had everything we needed, the space was clean and spacious, and we loved relaxing in the sitting area outside. All of the beach equipment was a great added bonus. We would definitely stay here again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for our family. Easy to access, relatively quiet neighborhood. Location works well to get anywhere in town. Clean, very cozy beds, and having the beach chairs and boogie boards was a huge bonus. Great communication from owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this home! So close to everything and so unique and beautiful, one the most stocked homes we have every stayed in. We sat on the cozy patio every morning and night and enjoy the amazing weather. Marc and Jeanne were great! We will for sure be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!!

Enjoyed staying here. Would come back when I’m in town again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property in a perfect spot

We had the pleasure of staying In this beautiful cottage during our stay in San Diego. In many ways, the pictures don’t do it justice. From the large kitchen to an amazing outside patio and lounging area, it was the perfect spot for a family of five to enjoy San Diego. You can also walk right into the Mission Hills area (great dining options available) and you are just 10 mins away from downtown and Pacific Beaxh. Marc is highly responsive as a host and we could not recommend this property enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fabulouse

We all had an amazing few days and the house was just excellent - clean, tidy, beautifully decorated with a great outdoor space. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway stay

This home was absolutely perfect for our weekend stay in San Diego. My husband, mom, 3.5 yr old toddler and myself stayed here while we explored San Diego. Enclosed garden made for a relaxing morning with our toddler and the house felt like a home away from home. Beautiful interior design and minutes from all attractions. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home!!

My family had a wonderful Christmas holiday at the cottage. I highly recommend this home. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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