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

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back deck with view
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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 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Take out the trash and turn off HVAC.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties, showers, receptions or wedding events.
Please read and agree to attached Rental Agreement.

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
Property Registration Number STR-04033L, 620803

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 Mission Bay and Old Town San Diego State Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, 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.
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What's nearby

  • Heritage Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 3.4 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

  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Communion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Spot - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located ?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$682, 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 FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is FORT 1 Craftsman on the Woods - Quiet, Restful Hideaway Centrally Located located?

Located in Mission Hills, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park, Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Hotel Circle and University of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 22 minutes by foot and Old Town Transit Center is 28 minutes.

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. 174 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All I need to tell you is that we have booked the same time next year! The home could not be more centrally located than Mission Hills with extremely easy freeway access to anywhere in the greater San Diego area. We had no problem getting an Uber to the locations in San Diego where parking is difficult. And between the Pavillions Market and the Lazy Acres within 1/2 mile fresh ingredients for cooking in the well equipt kitchen or on the grill are never a problem to obtain.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2025
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Damon G.

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

Mission Hills Craftsman VRBO

It was great! Communication with Susan was easy and enjoyable. Loved the back deck and the feeling of spaciousness. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

San Diego Fun

Susan was available when needed and communication was above and beyond. The place had everything we needed including beach equipment and towels. The view was amazing and quiet from the noises from downtown. Everything was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan A Brandon

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Native San Diegans. Together for 30 years, Susan and Mark are now your hosts for a vacation rental that provides all the modern amenities in the restful comfort of old Craftsman. Susan has worked as a chef at a local B & B and created sensational breakfasts for their guests. She has been trained locally and in France. Mark has worked as a professional in the immediate area for 30 years and is now retired. Mark and Susan have spent the last year renovating the house (down to the studs) to provide clean, tasteful, and high-quality accommodations.

Why they chose this property

San Diego is a favorite vacation spot and we are ideally located in an urban neighborhood that is walking distance to many fine restaurants. We are also close to three parks, including Balboa Park, which is one of the nation's largest intra-city parks (larger than Central Park in New York). The Park itself is quite an attraction, but it also contains the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Other destinations are within 5 to 15 minutes away. To the West are the Bay and airport (3 miles) and the beaches (7 miles), to the South are Petco Park and the Gaslamp Quarter (4 miles), the Convention Center (3 miles), and Downtown (1-2 miles), and to the North are La Jolla (12 miles), the Del Mar Fair and Racetrack (seasonal)(20 miles). Legoland is North of the City, about 30 minutes away. Temecula wineries and the Safari Park are farther North, about 45 minutes away. In the South Bay, there is Aquatica Waterpark (formerly Soak City) about 25 minutes away. There are thousands of hotel rooms available, but there is only one house like this one, quiet and relaxed with a lovely view of a wooded canyon. Yet we are accessible to everything. When you stay here, it will be your home away from home. Take a calming walk through an old-style neighborhood, or make it a purposeful walk to a fine restaurant. You are free to set your own schedule, no common areas or parking attendants, park your car and go out whenever you wish.

What makes this property unique

This is a one-of-a-kind house where you can spend the day to rest and relax, or it can serve as your base for exploring all that San Diego has to offer. If any special arrangements are desired, just let us know and we will be glad to help. With our optional B & B service, you will enjoy delicious breakfasts and other food items. We want to make your stay memorable and one you will want to repeat. We are here to help. If you prefer to book by telephone, or if you are just not sure and would like to ask questions, do not hesitate to call us at 619-957-4252 or send an email through this site.

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