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Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10

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A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a sunset view of a cityscape and distant mountains.
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A well-maintained lawn with a stone pathway, a hammock, and a view of a distant cityscape.
A deck with a view of a cityscape, a patterned rug, and a chair.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Featuring a hot tub, this vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It has 1 hot tub and 2 separate living rooms. Enjoy activities like sailing, hiking, and swimming. The patio offers outdoor space, while sports enthusiasts can access golf nearby. This pet-friendly property is located near the Convoy District and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Convoy District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cowels Mountain (sun mural)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Pikes Peak

1 Queen Bed

Sunrise (Primary)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10

Welcome to our light-filled family retreat in the hills of Tierrasanta, where sweeping canyon and valley views meet a big grassy backyard, a bubbling hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchen. It's the kind of easygoing, comfortable home families come back to year after year, just 10 minutes from the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the heart of the city.

Spread out in two living areas, gather around the dining table, fire up the BBQ, and end the day soaking in the hot tub as the sun goes down. Every bedroom is fresh and restful, the primary suite opens right onto a private view balcony, and there's room for the whole crew to relax.

How this home sleeps: our standard rate comfortably hosts 6 guests. Need a little more room? You can add up to 4 additional guests (10 total) for a small nightly fee per extra guest. The primary bedroom has a California King Sleep Number, and the two guest bedrooms each have a queen. For extra guests we provide two queen air mattresses and a love seat that converts to an oversized twin, with fresh sheets, extra comforters, and pillows waiting in the closets.

The kitchen is ready for real cooking, with double ovens, a gas cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, plus a blender, waffle maker, tea kettle, Keurig, SodaStream, Crockpot, Instant Pot, Cuisinart mixer, toaster, and toaster oven. A washer and dryer are in the garage. Every detail is considered, with supplied linens, hairdryers, iron and ironing board, and soaps, shampoo, and body wash. There's a TV in each bedroom and both living spaces, plus a collection of board games, puzzles, and cards. Traveling with little ones? We have a Guava pack-and-play, a HelloBaby monitor, and a stroller for days at SeaWorld or the Zoo.

The dining area seats six at the main table, with a smaller table that adds a couple more seats and doubles as a spot for games and puzzles.

The backyard view is the thing every guest talks about. Sip your coffee, tea, or wine on the swing, stretch out in one of the oversized hammocks, or settle onto the outdoor couch in the shade under the balcony, gathered around a propane firepit for cool evenings. The hot tub and BBQ round it out. A citrus tree gives about three good seasons of oranges, two avocado trees reward the lucky guest who visits when they're ripe, and the yellow plumeria is gorgeous in bloom among the drought-resistant plantings.

Everything's close. Less than 20 minutes away: Mission Trails, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, the beaches at Mission, Pacific, and La Jolla, the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo, Old Town, Petco Park, the San Diego Missions, USS Midway, Birch Aquarium, Liberty Station, and downtown, plus nearby hiking and mountain biking trails for the nature lovers. Another 30 to 50 minutes out you'll find Legoland, Coronado Island, the Safari Park, San Diego Botanic Garden, the Carlsbad Flower Fields, Barona Cultural Center and Museum, Old Poway Park, and golf at Torrey Pines.

A note from us: this is our home, and we care for it the way we'd care for yours. We happily welcome families and considerate guests looking for a peaceful getaway. To keep things wonderful for our guests and neighbors alike, we don't allow parties or events, and we ask that quiet hours be respected. Thanks for treating the space with love. We can't wait to host you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Garage / Gym - Please return gym equipment to its original location after use.
HVAC: Please keep doors/windows closed while heating or A/C is running.
Shoes/wet items: Please do not place wet towels or swimwear on furniture or bedding.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 652123, STR-09317L
Property # 3741401vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Diego

Located in Tierrasanta, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Snapdragon Stadium or Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Convoy District - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
  • SeaWorld - 19 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Qualcomm Stadium Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rally's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good Pressure Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10 on 25 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,470, 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 Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family Retreat · Views · Hot Tub · BBQ · Sleeps 6-10 located?

Located in Tierrasanta, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kaiser Permanente and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Convoy District. Snapdragon Stadium and Sharp Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed home with comfortable beds, lots of space and a beautiful yard! We even took advantage of the hot tub! Great location! Easy communication with the owner. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, great view, responsive host and loved all the indoor and outdoor games during down time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon's place is fabulous!Because it is her home, the place is extremely well cared for. It is full of excellent housewares and lovely personal touches. Everything in terms of appliances and beds is highest of quality. Backyard is huge, overlooking the golf-course with lots of backyard games. The place is up on the hill so you get a great breeze all day long. Neighbor is very friendly and helpful. We plan on staying here again upon return to SD.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spending a few days with family in the San Diego area, we were looking for a comfortable place with a large yard area to enjoy the gorgeous weather. Shannon’s place was absolutely perfect! Such a gorgeous view and great patio/yard. The home was very well appointed and comfortable also. Quiet neighborhood, but close to shops etc. highly recommend! Four stars all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This house exceeded our expectations! The house was spotless and very clean. We loved the spacious backyard with its stunning view. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a relaxing and memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home and property, that is a perfect communal space if you have a larger family or group of friends. We loved sitting in the outdoor patio area and looking at the view. The kitchen was well stocked and we had everything we needed. The neighborhood was very quiet. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay in six months and this place once again does not disappoint. Perfect location, very clean, great appliances, a responsive host, and perfect for dogs!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is stocked with all you need to cook and the house was great. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t use the hot tub or fire pit unfortunately. We did not use the kitchen except breakfast but it is a great kitchen as is the whole house. Loved sitting outside when we were there. It was a busy week. Shannon was great to help us and any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot with a great host

Nice, comfortable property with a very nice and helpful owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Great communication, and even a lovely view !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property in a very nice and quiet neighbood. Everything was as described in the listing and we had no complaints! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience all around. The host was helpful and accommodating. The property was perfect for our family, was well taken care of and had everything you could possibly need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best VRBOs we’ve stayed at. Host was super nice and responsive. The property was clean and had all the amenities. Well stocked kitchen. Great hot tub, fire chat area and great view over the city. Highly recommend. Will rebook when back in San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb owner, very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation home!

This house exceeded our expectations in every way!! Thank you Shannon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great dog-friendly place to stay! Tierrasanta is the perfect location - everything (beach, downtown, etc.) is within a 15-20 minute drive. The furnishings and appliances at the place are really nice. The best part though is the large, fenced backyard area which is a great place for your pups to roam!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We live in San Diego and needed a place for the weekend while our house was an open house. We loved the quiet cul de sac, easy check in, tons of space, and large fenced in yard. We brought our two large dogs which was a requirement for our rental choice, and really appreciate that the host doesn’t limit weight on pets. I think our dogs loved the yard more than we did! The kitchen had everything we could need, we were super comfortable, and enjoyed a good nights sleep with no noise from neighbors or busy roads. We added on an extra night mid stay and the host was very accommodating (and we were super grateful)! We would rent here again and recommend it. My boys (1.5 and 5) loved the games provided, the dinosaurs, and the duck in the bathtub. My husband enjoyed the hot tub! Thank you Shannon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Everything was wonderful! Would recommend this house while visiting San Diego. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this big yet cozy home. It had everything we could have ever needed for cooking a holiday meal. Our dogs loved the big yard and room to run around. The home was exactly as described and detailed instructions were communicated well.Shannon was available for help should we have needed it even though it was a holiday as well. Perfect stay at a wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Probably the best place we have stayed at. The owner is very communicative. Beautiful view from the property and great location. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay very much. Great location and wonderful space. Amazing amenities... perhaps the best stocked kitchen we have ever experienced. Love the outdoor space, so relaxing. Will gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed it. Glad to hear the kitchen stock was enjoyed. Shannon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is wonderful and the outdoor spaces and view are fabulous. The property owner was kind and communicated with us throughout the process. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean. So perfect. Maybe fun games inside and out. Spacious. Close to all fun San Diego offers !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The location was perfect and close to where we wanted to be. The kitchen was well organized and had everything we needed. Plenty of space. The floor plan was open and spacious, we never felt crowded in. It was an excellent house. Thank you to Shannon for being a great host, she was easy to contact and responded quickly. Would definitely stay there again. We were traveling with my elderly parents, and it was great being able to share a house that was so inviting and easy for them to get around in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Rose

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Well, I am new to hosting. However, I have always loved taking care of other people to make them feel good. I am looking forward to learning what people who visit my home would find additional comfort in. We all have a story and we don't all know each others story. I look forward to learning about you too and how I can improve the experience for you or others.

Why they chose this property

Tierrasanta is known as the "Island in the Hills". You almost don't have to leave Tierrasanta if you don't want to. There is great sushi, a fun and authentic mexican restaurant, Italian, pizza, a couple of grocery stores, Starbucks, several gas stations and a small tight knit community with a military presence as well.

What makes this property unique

I was born and raised in the Bay Area of California. I came to San Diego for the first time in college, where I met many lifelong friends. Just before the pandemic, I lost one of my best friends. And then during the pandemic, the house right next door to her husband and son came on the market, and I decided to buy it. I travel back and forth between the Bay Area and San Diego, working from both locations. And this home is the home that I have cared for, while also providing care and support the best I can, to her family, who all live in Tierrasanta.

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