Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches

Family-friendly guesthouse with water park and Hot tub

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Hot-tube under a wonderful pergola, in a garden full of flowers & birds.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$347
avg per night

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$346
avg per night

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About the area

La Mesa

Located in La Mesa, this guesthouse is in the mountains and by the sea. 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 popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Travelling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 12 min drive - 17.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 14 min drive - 19.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 15 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 22 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mastiff Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches

Casita DOLCEVITA is a totally independent, lovely, and cozy apartment, with direct and exclusive access and use to the patio, hot tube, and garden. The unit is located on the 1st floor of a hillside house that has another independent unit on the 2nd floor, not included in the booking. The property is just 15 min from San Diego and the beaches. The Casita is decorated with elegance according to a fun and very trendy theme: the Cactus & Nature it's located in a beautiful, characteristic little town, La Mesa Village (in San Diego County), and surrounded by a half-acre of garden with hibiscus, pines, avocados, lemons, bougainvillea, cactus, plumeria, and many other plants and flowers. The garden is always full of all kinds of birds.
The apartment is fully equipped with all comforts, including Apple TV, a Projector, a Cinema stand-up screen, Bluetooth speakers... It's internally organized with a living room space with a full sofa bed (queen) and large patio doors with a garden view; a kitchen overlooking the living room; a bathroom with bathtub and a bedroom with a superb bed in colonial style king size and top in memory foam. The house is also very cool in summer and pleasantly warm in winter and is equipped with air conditioning and heating. The property is 15 minutes by car from the center of San Diego. Lake Murray is 7 minutes by car. We provide to our guests with all the necessities: body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper rolls, hand soap, extra virgin olive oil, pepper, salt, balsamic vinegar, coffee, dish soap, and surface cleaner. Once this has been used up, the guests will have to provide for their own needs by purchasing them independently.

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome if supervised all the time.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Those are the Casita DOLCE VITA RULES that you HAV

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches located?

This family-friendly La Mesa guesthouse is located by the sea, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Diego State University and Parkway Plaza. Cowles Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Spring St Trolley Station is 11 minutes by foot and La Mesa Boulevard Station is 14 minutes.

Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Charming and Serene

Wonderful place. Wish we could've spent more time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharron H.

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

Charming Casita

Joy was a pleasure to deal with, she was very responsive to all my needs. The property was very quiet and serene. The casita was stocked with everything that we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Getaway for San Diego

We needed a quick getaway to relax and attend a concert in SD. This was exactly what we needed. Joy's casita is settled in a relaxing and quite place. The details she puts into the room are wonderful. You can really relax. Thank you ladies for an enjoyable stay. We enjoyed all the birds and the breath of nature around us. We will consider it again when we need to stay somewhere in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

Perfection!!

We had such an effortless and comfortable stay at this lovely guest house. Our family of 4 was so comfortable throughout our stay after being greeted warmly and given all instructions, complimentary prosecco, and treats and games for the kiddos. Alessia was so warm and kind and the beds here are luxurious. Every detail has been thought of here, and the garden and view are so beautiful! We will definitely come back here to stay when we are visiting our family again. Thank you so much for everything!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

The Perfect Getaway!

First of all, Alessia was incredible! The Cactus House was clean, welcoming, and had everything we could have imagined for a comfortable stay. Alessia was accommodating and patient with us. The beds were so comfortable and the decor was perfect. The backyard was so secluded and huge! The kids absolutely loved exploring and hanging outside. I can not wait to come back. Perfect location, very close to San Diego, yet very little traffic and every store imaginable around you. Thank you Alessia!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Second to none, through and through

The Casita was by far and away the best VRBO I've stayed at. The owner, Alessia, is an amazing host and human being and extremely detail oriented. I was never left wondering on any topic, from shoes to laundry; and when I had questions she was very responsive. The pictures -- while great -- do this place no justice, and it was easily twice as nice in person. The little things also mounted up, too: the swan-folded towel, the veil blinds were all drawn creating a beautiful and exciting entry into the place and bedroom, the outdoor evening lighting was adorable, everything was labeled that needed to be...I could go on. My only comment is the bed is very plush. While great for some people, for me it was too much so I slept on the sofa bed instead which was plenty firm. I have zero complaints about this place and I honestly hope to stay here again. If you ever have the privilege of booking this stay, you will NOT be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stirling R.

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

A beautiful stay with a gracious host

Had a great time here, the home is beautiful and well presented with lots of amenities. The backyard is gorgeous as well with a hot tube and great view! Also very close to North Park, Downtown La Mesa, and other areas! Would highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

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

Fantastic Garden Apartment

Our host was very gracious, providing everything we needed for our month-long stay. This is a GARDEN apartment, where you walk out to a spacious patio, with a huge garden. There are orange & avocado trees, and a zillion songbirds right outside. We took daily walks to LaMesa for groceries, antique shops, etc; and the expressways were very accessible. We will definitely re-book.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yehuda L.

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

loved it!

We really enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the backyard and the quiet neighborhood. The house has a very homey feel and the bed was super comfortable! This added to so much to our wonderful trip to San Diego! Thank you so much, Alessia!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Lovely House

The Cactus House was bright, cozy, comfortable, and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much! We will definitely be back! Thank you for everything, Alessia!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

website problems

Everything about the property was all good. But I found the website difficult to use and, as I don't have a smart phone and couldn't use the ap, I had a lot of trouble figuring out how to communicate with the property owner. Once I was able to get her cell phone number, everything went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruno T.

Cute space, just what we were looking for

We needed a place for the night and this is exactly what we were looking for. Space was clean and bright, very cozy and at the right price. Bars and dining options within walking distance. The bed is super comfortable and the backyard is very pretty. The host is friendly and willing to help with any concern. Only things I would say that could use improvement: add a lock box for the key so if guests come in late they can just let themselves in and add cable for the TV or netflix or something.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019