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

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A large, red-roofed building with a tower, likely a hotel, near a beach with palm trees.
A living room with a brown sofa, a matching armchair, and a coffee table. There is a 'HOME' sign on the wall and decorative wall art.
A living room with a wooden staircase, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A residential street with a garage, parked car, and RV.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, The Bancroft
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

La Mesa

Located in La Mesa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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 San Diego Bay. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • The Bancroft - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 18 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Spring Valley Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much is parking at Your Home Away From Home! 12 min. to SanDiego! Kids & Pets OK! Kitch/wifi/yard/?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda is the most gracious host. She was very helpful to me and my family.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thank you for your kind words :). Your family and fur buddies were a delight to host :).
Archival

8/10 Good

Family Traveling

Owner went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a bed. This is a perfect location to see many attractions in Southern California. I'd recommend this property for small families and people seeking adventures in Southern California. Great location for many attractions.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for being one of the first to say at Affordable Escape! Your 2 month stay was fantastic and your recommendations were helpful! Please come again! Linda and Bill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
You guys were such a delight to host :). Thanks again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Recommend

Spent three months here while on travel assignment. Quiet neighborhood, private road, clean house, nice neighbors . Huge fenced in backyard(dirt) great for those with dogs. Bill and Linda were always available and responded immediately to any concerns.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for choosing my vacation rental. This option works great for traveling nurses who want to place where they can just chill and relax
Archival

10/10 Excellent

In between homes

Linda and Bill were very responsive. We had a light go out and they came over the next day and fixed it. Our dogs really loved the yard. Overall a great experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
You guys were awesome :). Thanks again for choosing my rental and come back any time!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property for the $$

We stayed at this vrbo during our move from overseas. This gave us an opportunity to be in a place with our 2 dogs that was fully furnished, had a fenced in backyard (it was dirt but still a HUGE bonus for us)!, we had 4 people in the unit for about a week and it was tight but it worked. The grill is awesome and the king size bed (very comfortable) made this a great find. Huge thanks to Linda who was very communicative when we needed her for anything. Great neighbors and walking distance to an awesome new restaurant!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words! And please come again any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda and Bill are exceptional hosts. They were very responsive to inquiries, took time to help out, and treated me and my doggo very well. The unit was our home away from home for six weeks. There's a private backyard, with a patio, lovely seating, and a grill. It's on two levels. Wi-fi is fast. Upstairs is a bedroom, and a large sitting area, with a desk and a day/trundle bed, as well as sleeping spots for three more. Down the spiral staircase you'll find a well-equipped kitchen. No stove, but there are appliances (toaster oven, induction burner, crockpot, roaster) to use for cooking everything, plus the outdoor grill I mentioned, and a full-size fridge. There is a sitting area with recliner and sofa which become beds, and a large screen TV. Then there is one bathroom with tub/shower. The unit was wonderfully clean. The neighborhood is quiet, I'd even call it a haven. Large trees provide shade, and the unit stays cool, even in a heatwave. It's very near to quaint and lovely "downtown" La Mesa. Entrance and exits to major highways are a short distance. Downtown San Diego and all it has to offer is 15 minutes away. Lots of nearby shopping, if that's your thing. Sprouts whole foods market is within walking distance. The red trolley stop, too! I highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 49 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2020
Thank you so much for choosing my rental :) you guys are awesome!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Value

This property was an excellent value. We stayed here with a large family for over two weeks, and really enjoyed our stay. The downstairs/daylight basement living area is comfortable and cozy, the bedroom on the upstairs/main level is excellent, and the outdoor cooking and eating area is great! The only minor complaints were with a bathroom doorknob that was very difficult to lock, and some of the cookware in the kitchen area in the basement (the house has an inductive heating hotplate, but several of the pots and pans were incompatible with induction heating and would not work. We had to transfer food to another pot, or use the burner on the outdoor BBQ grill). These minor items were communicated to the owners on checking out, and I am confident they will correct the issues as they were always very responsive and helpful. The kitchen is tiny, as expected, but is adequate for basic food prep. We brought a crock-pot and rice-cooker with us so that meals could be ready for us when we got home after a long day playing in San Diego, and this worked very well for us. When we tried to cook a full large meal, using the microwave, electric skillet, and hot plate all at the same time, the breaker tripped. The owners were very responsive and helped us to recover quickly- Thank you! Using the BBQ burner instead of the hotplate to finish cooking got our meal done just fine. While having a larger kitchen, an oven, and a washer/dryer would have made things better, any place that had those amenities were significantly more expensive. I believe we got our money's worth and then some with this property. Would recommend to friends, especially for short stays and small families.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you again for choosing my rental :). This was a family of 8 so they were very creative in making this work :). I had exchanged the burner to induction but hadn't retested the pots :). All the pots are now working! I have also included a small portable oven that can cook a small turkey. I will look into adding a crock pot as that is an awesome idea!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you soooo much for being such awesome guests :). Really appreciate that you choose my rental :). Enjoy your new home!!!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I anticipated this nasty review and unfortunatly this was my worst experience with a guest. They booked for a month and we never heard one word about any concerns for over two weeks at which point they contacted vrbo (not me to discuss their concerns) and tried to get ALL their money back. Yes ALL their money back after staying on the property for over two weeks with not ONE word about ANY concerns. We had spoken with them during those two weeks and even picked up a phone left by another guest and still they never said one word. We met with them and adressed their concerns. We put in brand new carpets, a brand new couch, new shower curtain, tightened the steps etc. and received no mention in their review that we took care of these things or appreciation for anything we did. Please read my other reviews. We do everything we can to make our guests happy. These guests were never going to be happy...unless they stayed there for free. Please note all other reviews are four and five star :). Fun fact... they asked for more blankets in the middle of summer when they already had 5 blankets for three people? In the middle of summer? And said it wasn't cool enough? But needed more blankets?
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, quiet and quaint

My family and I stayed here for 2 weeks while our house was in escrow and it was absolutely perfect for the occasion.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for this awesome review :). we appreciate your business and hope you or your family and friends can use us again sometime!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location and certain to meet all your needs!

I should start by saying that Linda and Bill are just fantastic. Quick to respond not only thru the booking process but also during the stay if any questions arise. The location of this property proved to be fantastic. Central to all and less than 15 minutes to any place we needed to go. Neighborhood is quiet, friendly, and nicely secluded. We stayed with Linda/Bill for just over 2 months while relocating to San Diego due to job transfer. It was exactly what we needed, budget friendly, all the amenities we could need, very pet friendly ( our dog is still missing the huge yard), and a very cozy and comfortable home. Beyond the home and the hosts extraordinaire must make mention of the proximity and access to shopping (Vons and Sprouts are less than a mile), Shopping Center, Targets, Wal-marts and certainly many great local eateries; Craft Kitchen still our favorite just blocks away and the many eateries in the Village. Highligh recommend staying with Linda and Bill....
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Wow thank you so much for this fantastic review!!! It means a lot to us! Hope all goes well with your transition to our city ;).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Extended stay

I'm not sure what I can say about Linda and Bill that would do them justice. They were very helpful anytime we needed anything, and made sure that we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. My fiancee and I stayed at this location for a little over 2 months, (it was a weird scenario), but it was a blast. We were very centrally located, and never had too far to go to do what we wanted. The neighbors were great, the house was great, and Linda and Bill were amazing. I would definitely stay here again, and recommend this house to anyone traveling to San Diego.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing my rental Hunter! Please come back any time!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Affordable and Great Location!

Affordable, and a lovely location. Stayed here for 9 days with my band Dubbest. There are 5 of us and we had 3 vehicles and we were very comfortable the whole time. Linda and Bill were very friendly, helpful and non-intrusive. The neighborhood is awesome and you're crazy if you don't try Carnitas Uruapan down the street!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I truly enjoyed having you guys stay in my home away from home :). Best of luck to all of you!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our Temporary Home

My husband is in the military and we were looking for a place to stay until our military housing was available. We were having difficulty finding a place that would take our 2 large dogs and provide a short term option. I was also in my third trimester and was looking for a place that was safe and would meet our needs. Linda and Bill were accommodating and did whatever they could to make us feel at home. We were impressed with the property and the amenities. We appreciated the owners for their communication , flexibility and responsiveness. We highly recommend this property whether you are looking for a vacation rental or a short term stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Amanda for picking our rental and for this awesome review!!! We really enjoyed hosting both of you and your furry friends :)!! Please come back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family get away

Beautiful neighborhood, pictures don't do justice on how cozy and beautiful this home is! We are a family with 3 little ones and dreaded the thought of going to a hotel. We came across Linda's property and could not have chosen a better place for our family to stay! Very affordable, comfortable and close to everything! We loved our stay there. Owners are very reliable and made us feel like home! Thank you Linda and Bill! See you next time
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for staying at my rental. You guys were fantastic. Can't wait till you come back. Bill and Linda
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family get away

Beautiful neighborhood, pictures don't do justice on how cozy and beautiful this home is! We are a family with 3 little ones and dreaded the thought of going to a hotel. We came across Linda's property and could not have chosen a better place for our family to stay! Very affordable, comfortable and close to everything! We loved our stay there. Owners are very reliable and made us feel like home! Thank you Linda and Bill! See you next time
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
For having seven people you guys sure make this work. You guys were fantastic. Looking forward to your return. Bill and Linda
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect affordable San Diego getaway!

A little hard to find but great location near almost everything you need. The owners are extremely helpful as well. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to San Diego.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Sam for your review of my vacation rental. I'm glad you and your friends had a great time. One advantage of this rental being a little hard to find is that you feel like you're a little bit in the country LOL in the middle of the city. Please come again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A week in San Diego!

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was great! Linda and Bill were helpful and responsive but not intrusive. Location was a little hard to find at first, but was nice and quiet. Close to La Mesa village, a cute little town with coffee and restaurants, and about a 15 minute drive to downtown. All the beds were comfortable especially the king size one. We were traveling with a two year old and Linda was so considerate in making sure our needs were met. Would definitely recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Cindy for your kind words. We enjoyed having you and your family. We hope you will come again soon.
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