Your Home Away From Home! 12 min. to SanDiego! Kids & Pets OK! Kitch/wifi/yard/

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

La Mesa, CA

San Diego State University8 min drive
Balboa Park11 min drive
San Diego Zoo14 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nicely furnished and conveniently located home with no attached walls to other units. You, your family and fur buddies will enjoy the privacy and comfort of your own place and a private yard. The Kitchen has a full size frig, toaster oven, hot plate, coffee pot, and microwave. (no stove but there is a portable oven that fits a small turkey. There are 2 rooms upstairs, one 'closed' bedroom with a door and an open bedroom that is not enclosed. There is a king size bed in the main bedroom and three twins in the open bedroom( one of the twins is an auto-man that pops open.. There would be room for six (with 5 in beds and one on the couch downstairs). There is a Gas Grill and an outside dining table.

Freeway close, 10 to 15 minutes to the zoo, San Diego State University (5 miles away), downtown San Diego, and 15 minutes to Coronado and beaches. We also allow pets and offer a pet sitting service if you need to drop your dog off at our home while you hit the town! This home has a kitchen which saves money from eating out all the time! There is a large enclosed backyard for 'hangin out, bbq or a place for your pet to roam! The yard is not fancy because we do allow dogs and therefore don't have to worry :) so it is mostly dirt :). Yes, we are pet friendly upon approval! The parking is right at your front door and the grocery store is a short drive! As the owners, we live about 7 minutes away and hope to make your stay AWESOME!!

A short drive (5 minutes?) is the heart of the Village of La Mesa, an historic location known as the 'Jewel of The Hills' There are excellent restaurants, coffee shops, antique and specialty shops. Evenings are often filled with the sound of music from the local venues. The Friday Farmers Market bustles with activity year round. There is sunshine, sunsets, hilly vistas and ocean breezes.

But you may be coming to San Diego for the famous attractions - the beaches, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Coronado Island, San Diego Bay and events at Qualcomm Stadium. All those places are 10 plus or minus miles away from La Mesa and the freeways that take you there are just a half mile away from this duplex. The trolley is handy and provides easy access to downtown San Diego and everything between! Visiting San Diego State University? The trolley is the best way to get there because it drops you right on campus!

Whether you are here to visit family or friends who live here or just to vacation on your own we hope you will make our vacation rental a part of your plans. We live right next door and can help you with any needs you have :).
Please note there is not a washer and dryer :).

Property manager

Linda and Bill Mackey

Languages

English, Finnish, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This is a two story unit,

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please email breed...pets require pre approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in or near the unit at any time

Parking is right next to the upstairs door... please only park in this space

Pets only allowed with pre approval. If you show up with a pet that is not pre approved you will be canceled with no refund.

Please note who is coming and the childrens ages in your request. Also no parties allowed. Only booked guests may enter the property without author.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Mesa

Located in La Mesa, this holiday home is near theme parks. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village 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 Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 5 min drive
San Diego State University - 8 min drive
Viejas Arena - 8 min drive
Balboa Park - 11 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

Spring St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 22 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 14 min walk
Panda Express - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Denny's - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home! 12 min. to SanDiego! Kids & Pets OK! Kitch/wifi/yard/ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home! 12 min. to SanDiego! Kids & Pets OK! Kitch/wifi/yard/?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home! 12 min. to SanDiego! Kids & Pets OK! Kitch/wifi/yard/?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home! 12 min. to SanDiego! Kids & Pets OK! Kitch/wifi/yard/ located?

Situated in La Mesa, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of San Diego State University and Mount Helix Park. Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km). Spring St Trolley Station is 12 minutes by foot and La Mesa Boulevard Station is 22 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Francisco G.

26 May 2023

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

BEST DEAL ON VRBO, AMAZING LOCATION

Perfect for your family and your furry friends. Bill and Linda were great host they are minutes away if you are in need or request anything. Nice quiet location in the heart of San Diego.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

17 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful comfortable functional hideaway

We loved this cozy yet spacious, comfortable with everything we needed hideaway. The owners were accommodating, helpful and quick to communicate. The beds were so comfortable and the yard was perfect for our dog. We enjoyed daily morning walks to the coffee shops. It was Perfect for our family! Thank you for everything! We hope to return!

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette R., Hot Springs, SD USA

27 Apr 2019

The Perfect Home for Pet Lovers

We came to San Diego to work as medical travelers for the winter. After a really rough month in Pacific Beach, the house in La Mesa became available. Staying in the La Mesa house was such a pleasure. There was extra space for me, a king sized bed for my husband, and a fenced yard for the cat and dog. Upon arrival, Linda had gifts waiting for everyone. The upstairs downstairs set up worked well for our sometimes different schedules. The beds were comfortable with nice pillows and linens. Thanks for the extra sheets! We ended up grilling a lot and enjoyed eating outside on the patio. The Farmers Market in downtown La Mesa every Friday night, was about a mile walk. Shops, restaurants, and bars all a mile away. Great owners, location and property. Many many thanks for our home away from home. Lyn, John, Scrappy and Othello.

Stayed 82 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Joe J.

2 Sept 2018

Location location location

We booked 2 months while we purchased a home. The location could not be any better, very convenient to downtown shopping and restaurants and grocery stores. It was a very quiet neighborhood. It’s a little tricky to find for deliveries for food and Amazon. It was a very warm 2 months for La Mesa and while AC Is installed, it’s upstairs and doesn’t cool off the bedroom that well. Downstairs stayed warm so we used their fan to cool off. The difference in temp upstairs being cooled and downstairs is noticeable. There is no direct sun in the afternoon which is a plus. TV has cable starter package so channel selection is limited. The water pressure is very good and turns warm very fast. It is small downstairs but for 2 people, it was enough for us. The spiral staircase was a bit tricky for the dogs but they adjusted after a few days. The barbecue outside was fabulous and was our preferred method of cooking as kitchen is very small. It was stocked well on utensils and spices but no storage for groceries so we left them on the table in there. The owners were very quick to respond to a couple minor issues. I recommend this place especially regarding its proximity to downtown. It’s not luxurious but it was fine for us.

Stayed 75 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Lucus T.

14 Aug 2017

Terrible

My family and I absolutely hated our entire stay at this location. It was our first time rented out someone else's home using vrbo. The home was not ready for us to move in even though the owner's stated that it was ready and had been cleaned. The home was dusty, the stairs was loose (safety hazard) I almost slipped and got injured, there was not adequate cooling only a single wall unit in living room, the shower curtain was disgusting, poor lighting in kitchen, and there was no stove.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Linda and Bill Mackey

We want to offer something affordable so that everyone can get a vacation! It's a great place to stay while enjoying all that San Diego has to offer! It has quick access to the 94 which gets you to all the other freeways. You can get to downtown San Diego in about 15 minutes. We are 15-20 minutes away from the airport as well! We live one mile away and look forward to making this vacation one you will remember! We are available to respond to those special needs you may have! We love animals and even offer pet sitting for those days that you need to be away for a long time.

Why they chose this property

This is a two story house with an 'closed bedroom' and an open bedroom (the open bedroom has a trundle twin bed (which means a second twin slides out from under the bed), has a couch that clicks open and an ottoman that opens up to a twin bed) ! It has a small back yard where guests can enjoy their pet or a good ole bbq with the full size gas grill! It offers the space you need to be comfortable on your vacation! There is a small kitchen with full refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave, hot plate, dining area, and living room.

What makes this property unique

The price is fantastic! And you can save money with not having to eat out all the time! It is near everything! We also offer a pet sitting service if you need to drop your pet off at our home for the day!