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FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located

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back deck with view
View from deck/dining
San Diego Bay
Back deck
Kitchen/deck

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located

Note: This home is situated on a quiet canyon rim. It is not a party house. If your plans don't coincide with our policies, please do not book with us. Please see our Rental Agreement for more details.

Nestled in a quiet, old-styled neighborhood just above Downtown and Balboa Park is a comfortable Craftsman-style home from 1913 that was completely renovated during the past year. The neighborhood of Mission Hills is close to everything and has a nice variety of its own unique restaurants and shops that are a pleasant walk away. Bustling Hillcrest, the Gaslamp District, and Little Italy are just minutes away by car. The World Famous Zoo and Sea World are just a few minutes away. Or stay home and enjoy a quiet restful time, with a fully renovated house that includes a large deck in the back with a view of the lovely wooded canyon and view to San Diego Bay. There is a large barbecue and outdoor dining table, as well as a fully equipped modern kitchen inside. You can prepare meals and enjoy a beautiful view of the canyon and bay. All three bedrooms are spacious with high quality mattresses and linens. The bathrooms are spacious and have been completely renovated. There is a wood-burning fireplace ready to go. There are two TVs with DVD players, hundreds of cable channels, complimentary DVDs on site for your convenience, and Wi-Fi service. Mark and Susan live nearby and are ready to help if you need something. Between the home itself, the neighborhood and great location, you will not be disappointed.

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Hills, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks 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 natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, 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 cycling and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Heritage Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Whaley House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Presidio Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Communion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Waffle Spot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wolf In The Woods - ‬5 min walk

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. 177 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was 5-star in every way! Beautiful, tastefully furnished home with luxurious renovations and lovely deck and exterior space. A short walk from shops and excellent Mission Hills restaurants. Susan is a great host - always available and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was so beautiful, very comfortable and very conveniently located. Kitchen was well-equipped and we could also walk to very good restaurants from the house. Just lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful! The location was peaceful, quiet, and just perfect! The decor and layout was consistent with the advertisement. We had a great time with the kids. Sea World, Balboa Park, Zoo, Coronado Island, and Lego Land are 10 to 25 minutes away. Our stay was awesome....we will be back for sure :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property; very comfortable with lots of amenities. The host is responsive and very friendly. The location is convenient and close to many activities. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, and just a couple blocks from our grandkids! Neighborhood is great for walking, with a coffee shop and fun stores to browse in.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

A great stay!

Beautiful Property. Everything about it was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Perfect stay!

The perfect home away from home for us. Very comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been coming to San Diego for many years now and never tire of all the wonderful tings to see and do here. And all close to this great rental property! Mission Hills neighborhood is attracting great new restaurants every year and it is centrally located to the 5 freeway north or south and wonderful year round live theater!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is impeccably maintained in a great, centrally located area of San Diego with was access to downtown and the freeways heading north, south and east. Uber from there is always easy. The outdoor deck area is a lovely feature.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Lovely Place

We had a fabulous stay! The home is in great neighborhood walkable to restaurants and shops! The view and the back deck are amazing. The beds are comfortable and the place was very clean! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Hated to Leave!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here immensely and were very sorry to have to depart! Booked to return next year we enjoyed it so much! Host accommodated our every request!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Perfect cottage

The house was amazing, with beautiful woodwork, craftsman windows, and up-to-date kitchen. It was a perfect place for our group of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria n.

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

Beautiful house

Overall awesome!!! Only thing missing was throw blankets. Would for sure come back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Wonderful place - our second time here

We love this place! This was our second time staying here. We lived in mission hills area many years ago and loved coming back to this wonderful neighborhood. It’s also wonderful to have such a great place to stay! Susan is a wonderful host! Very clean and location can’t be beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey & Shirley R.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

Home was clean, well-equipped and plenty of space for our family. We had our elder in-laws, us and our two children (8 and 1 1/2) for the stay. Our children loved going through the movie library and having breakfast on the deck. My FIL spent a lot of time on the deck watching the planes fly by. Perfect place to stay while in San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

FRIENDS GETAWAY

THE PROPERTY WAS BEAUTIFUL AND WELL LAID OUT. THE OWNERS MAKE IT AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE FOR THE GUESTS. IT IS CONVENIENT TO ALL THE POPULAR SAN DIEGO SITES. MY FRIENDS AND I ENJOYED OUR STAY AND HOPE TO RETURN.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Perfect Home-away-from-home

The house and its location works perfectly for my husband, our adult son, and myself. Beautiful vista to the canyon. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay The house in very comfortable. We loved the back deck overlooking the canyon. The location is amazingly convenient to the Zoo, Old Town and little Italy. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and had a delightful time. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Relaxing Retreat!

The home is lovely and comfortable with a great view of the canyon and water in the distance. It is a beautiful quiet neighborhood conveniently located to many attractions, and nice to take walks around. We stayed over a holiday and the kitchen was wonderfully equiped for nice holiday dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Nice visit to San Diego

Nice location. Very clean. Smooth check-in process. Very pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Trip to San Diego

We had a great time staying in Mission Hills as always. House was nice and comfortable. Able to enjoy the weather on the back deck. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Perfect house for family stay

From start to finish the booking of this property was perfect. Really good communication with Susan who replied promptly to any queries. Lovely house with deck overlooking San Diego airport (distant). Would highly recommend .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Felt like Home

We loved the location of this house - easy to get to downtown, the zoo, airport, Old Town, etc. Susan, the owner, was very welcoming and gracious. The house was very comfy and inviting, with plenty of room. Our bed was super comfortable and everything was well kept and updated. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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