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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

SDCCU Stadium5 min drive
San Diego State University6 min drive
Balboa Park8 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)17 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This home is beautiful and immaculately maintained inside and out. It was home away from home for 6 days, warm and invit...

Deanna M.

Jul 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Spanish Home in the Kensington Charming Neighborhood

This is a beautiful Spanish house, close to all activities throughout San Diego. It is located in Kensington, one of the finest neighborhoods in San Diego.

3 bedrooms (two with a queen size bed, one with a comfortable futon which sleeps two. Sheets are provided.
Nice secluded grassy backyard.
The house has 2 bathrooms. The large bathroom is a full bathroom with a tub, the small bathroom has a shower, toilets and a corner sink. Towels are provided.

Very close from grocery shopping (Vons, Rite-Aid are 5 min. by car). Trader Joe's and Ralphs grocery store in Hillcrest. Trader Joe's by Fashion Valley is 10 min by car.
You can walk to Starbucks or our neighborhood Kensington Café, Bleu Bohème French restaurant, Burger Lounge, Papalecco's Italian restaurant, The Haven Pizzeria, Ponce's Mexican restaurant, Stehly Farms Market and Stella’s our Kensington ice-cream parlor.
Within minutes are the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Old Town, Gas Lamp Quarter, Horton Plaza, Convention Center, Mission Valley and Fashion Valley shopping centers, Hillcrest, the Old Globe Theater, Coronado, Pacific and Mission Beach, La Jolla. Legoland is 25 minutes north, Wild Animal Park is 30 minutes away north and Disneyland is 1 hour 15 minutes away. A short drive from Indian Casinos (east) and Mexico (south). Well over 300 restaurants from downtown to the Gaslamp Quarter, and Hillcrest.

Spend an afternoon seeing the sights and museums in historic Balboa Park, within minutes of the house. Go window shopping in La Jolla Village. Many famous beaches to choose from for surfing, sunbathing, tide pool walks, and fantastic dining with views.

The house is only 10 minutes from the San Diego airport. The train station and cruise line terminal, are all close by as well.

Relax and sip wine in the secluded and secured, well- enclosed backyard.

Fully equipped kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances -refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, oven, blender, microwave. Cooking utensils provided. Washer and dryer. Kitchen opens to the beautiful garden.
The fireplace shouldn’t be used as there is no flute to protect the inside wall.
Hardwood floors all throughout the house.
Linen is provided.
Includes Internet cable, cable TV, utilities, full size washer/dryer.
AIR CONDITIONING. HEATING.

Very easy access to freeways 5, 15, 8, 805 and 94 leading you North, to the Wild Animal Park and Legoland, South, to Mexico, West to the beaches, or East, to the mountains.

The house cleaning fee is $160.
Half the rent plus the cleaning fee are due to make reservations. The other half of the rent is due within 30 days of checking in.
Check-in time is at or after 1pm.
Check-out time is before or at 11am.
NO INSTANT BOOKING POSSIBILITY
NO LONG TERM RENTAL PLEASE

Property manager

Marie-France Gaucher

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

GENTLE PETS ARE ALLOWED $100/PET FOR WHOLE STAY.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

ONLY ON THE OUTSIDE PATIO AND YARD

No long renting period. Maximum of 3 weeks.

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number 609402, STR-06843L

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

This holiday home is located in Mid-City, a neighbourhood in San Diego, and is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay, while USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at SDCCU Stadium, 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 scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

SDCCU Stadium - 5 min drive
San Diego State University - 6 min drive
Hotel Circle - 7 min drive
Balboa Park - 8 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive

Getting around

Grantville Station - 5 min drive
San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Rosati's Pizza Pub and Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Blind Lady Ale House - ‬3 min drive
‪White Rice Bodega - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Spanish Home in the Kensington Charming Neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Spanish Home in the Kensington Charming Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Spanish Home in the Kensington Charming Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Spanish Home in the Kensington Charming Neighborhood located?

Located in Mid-City, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and within 6 miles (10 km) of San Diego State University and San Diego Zoo. Hotel Circle and Balboa Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

6 July 2023

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

Hilldale Home

This home is beautiful and immaculately maintained inside and out. It was home away from home for 6 days, warm and inviting. Everything we needed. Communication with the owner was excellent. She was attentive and helpful. I’m so grateful for this wonderful experience. I definitely would recommend this to anyone staying in Kensington and hope to reserve it again on our next trip to San Diego.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

15 May 2023

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

perfect place to stay

couldn't be better. Beautiful home and neighborhood. Owners were amazing and very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

28 July 2018

Wonderful home

The home was perfect. The location was fantastic. The host was helpful with suggestions and available but not intrusive. I would return to this house for future San Diego vacations.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Northern California

6 Dec 2017

Great house, location and owners!

This was our second stay. We were visiting family in Kensington. The home is a charming bungalow with updated kitchen and bathrooms. It is very comfortable and the backyard patio is quite nice as well. Kensington is a great neighborhood, inland from downtown San Diego and the beaches. It is right off Hwy 15 and provides easy to access other areas in San Diego. Marie-france and her husband are quite lovely and attentive to every detail. We will defintely stay again next time we are in San Diego - highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K., High Point NC

4 Oct 2017

Lovely property!

This property is in a wonderful area of San Diego. Kensington is family oriented with lots of people out and about during the day. The home is relaxed with a restful dining area outside. All rooms are inviting and cozy. Delightful tiling in bathrooms and kitchen add to the experience of California living. Everything we could need in the kitchen was supplied as well as towels and guides for the area. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Marie-France and Gerald Gaucher; Gerald even came at 9:30 PM for assistance with computer issues! Wonderful home and grand host and hostess!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B., New York, NY

18 July 2017

Great spot.

This property was well sized, well equipped, and well situated. Our hose was also very thoughtful and attentive. Recommend!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Everett L., Saratoga, CA

7 July 2017

Nice house

Good, quaint location. Good freeway access

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

10 July 2016

Lovely Stay

This was a wonderful home to stay in located in lovely neighborhood of Kensington. The house and yard were even better in person. The homeowner was very attentive to all of our needs and readily available if we had any questions. We would gladly look forward to renting again from Marie-France should there be an opportunity in the future. She was very prompt in returning our deposit as well...we felt like we made a friend! Laurie

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles Y., petaluma calif 94954

25 May 2016

What a wonderful place to stay!!!

We traveled to San Diego for our daughters graduation from SDSU. We needed a place that was close to everything. What we found was a charming Spanish style home in a unique area known as Kensington. The home and area were perfect! The homeowner couldn't have been more pleasant to talk with, and when we arrived there was even a graduation card waiting for our daughter. If you enjoy cooking the kitchen is modern and spacious, and we found ourselves spending a great deal of our time enjoying the spacious backyard. If you enjoy eating out try the local restaurants, you will not be disappointed. Will we be back? Absolutely :)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

18 Feb 2016

Beautiful Spanish Home in the Kensington Charming Neighborhood

The house was just beautiful. Marie-France left everything in perfect order for us. She was thoughtful enough to even think of the dogs with water bowls, bags and balls. The kitchen had everything one could possibly need and more. The entire house was clean and homey. It is truly a beautiful Spanish home. We enjoyed our stay. The owner treated us as special guests. I would say we had excellent customer service from her.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur W M.

3 Dec 2015

Great Kensington Neighborhood Base in San Diego

This home is situated in Kensington, one of the nicest neighborhoods in San Diego. Restaurants and groceries are withing walking distance and it is a short drive to most places via surface streets or freeways. This Southern California bungalow, in its classic architectural style, is well maintained with a modern kitchen. It is a beautiful, quiet retreat for a family, a couple, or two couples.. We were there with a group of six (grand parents, parents, and kids). The house has everything necessary for cooking inside or grilling outside. The living room is comfy, with a piano as an extra bonus. Yes, would go back in a minute and highly recommend it.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

4 Aug 2015

A great location for visiting the San Diego area's attraction

I spent a week here with my family and we enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was beautifully redone and capable of cooking great meals. It came fully stocked with cooking utensils and all the needed supplies. My son enjoyed playing the piano and having 2 large TV's was great for all our kids. One of the biggest advantages of the property is its location and ease of getting around San Diego. It seemed that most places where easily 15 to 30 minutes away, dependent on traffic and the time of day. It is a very quiet neighborhood and much nicer than staying in a hotel next to commercial properties. This added immensely to the relaxed atmosphere of our trip and would recommend this over any hotel for the money. The owners were very accommodating and helpful.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

9 Sept 2014

Kensington retreat

This was a wonderful home for a family rental. The backyard was a perfect retreat. The house was immaculate and the location was ideal. The neighborhood was very safe and the parking was perfect. It was in walking distance to several eateries and easy freeway access. The homeowners are fantastic and made sure everything was very welcoming. We highly recommend staying here.

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

8/10 Good

Pablo R.

12 Aug 2014

Charming place, 10 minutes away from the Convention Center and the Gaslight Quarters

We stayed for an entire week for the 2014 SDCC, and we loved the warmth and cozy atmosphere the place has. Great spacious kitchen, and the patio with the BBQ is a treat for everyone. We where in total 4 adults and we slept well in comfortable beds.

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

10/10 Excellent

24 Mar 2013

Great home for a family

Loved this place. Very homey, comfortable and great for our kids. The owners are incredible and the location is amazing (walk to restaurants, but still in the excellent Kensington neighborhood). Highly, highly recommend it.

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

10/10 Excellent

1 Jan 2012

Charming house; wonderful host

The house is beautiful and the neighborhood is lovely. Highly recommend it.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Northern California

6 Dec 2011

Wonderful home, wonderful owners and you can't beat the neighborhood!

My family of 5 rented this home over Thanksgiving holiday to be close to relatives in the Kensington area. This home greatly exceeded our expectations! My husband and I shared the master bedroom, my 10 and 17 y.o. the trundle bed, and my 19 y.o. had the futon in the office to himself. The home is immaculate and extremely comfortable. While exuding the charm of a 1928 Spanish bungalow, the updated bathrooms and kitchen had every modern convenience (high end appliances and granite countertops in the spacious kitchen). The owner of the property is incredibly thoughtful and has paid great attention to every detail insuring that her guest have the most comfortable stay possible. I highly recommend this property and the Kensington area - great neighborhood to walk around in, fun cafes several blocks away, and close to everything in the San Diego area!

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

10/10 Excellent

13 Oct 2011

Wonderful, relaxing 10 days in San Diego's Kensington neighbourhood

Our family of 5 adults and one child enjoyed a wonderful vacation at this vacation rental. Everything we needed was found in the home including a central location to attractions and highway access to all points. We have travelled extensively and stayed in many VRBOs but have truly not experienced the hospitality and attention to detail to a degree that we found here. We loved starting the days drinking our coffee in the bougainvillea-filled back garden watching the hummingbirds. The neighborhood and it's restaurants are not to be missed and made a nice change from eating in the real tourist areas. San Diego is one of our favorite places to be and this home made the stay even more special. Thank you, marie-france.

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

10/10 Excellent

27 Sept 2011

Wonderful home - thank you!

This is a truly beautiful home with a wonderful owner who is such a pleasure to deal with. We recommend it wholeheartedly and hope to return for another stay the next time we visit our San Diego friends amd family, Thank you very much for your hospitality and thoughtfulness. It was very much appreciated!

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

10/10 Excellent

23 Aug 2011

Bay Area Family and Friends San Diego Vacation

This property was even more incredible than the pictures reflect! Though the photos do capture a part of the appeal of this rental, the neighborhood charm, historic feel and gorgeous accents to this fully stocked home, in such close proximity with ease of access to every local attraction and it's gracious hosts truly made our vacation enjoyable and quite memorable! The very fair price certainly also allowed the group to play more. The golf, nearby eateries, breweries, zoo and Gaslamp District nightlife were enjoyed by all. I would highly recommend this property to family and friends. Thank you again for the hospitality! Sincerely, CA

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

10/10 Excellent

20 July 2011

After visiting the home, we made plans for our friends to stay!

We arranged this stay for our friends from France in July 2011. We, and they, were delighted with the home. It was comfortable, conveniently located, beautifully maintained and met their needs in every way. The owner was extremely helpful and made every effort to make their visit a enjoyable one. Indeed I do recommend the home and we certainly hope that our friends and family will be able to stay there in the future. Margaret La Mesa

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin T., Boulder, CO

4 May 2011

Lovely home in a great neighborhood

We stayed in this charming 1920's-era beautifully renovated classic California bungalow the first week in April 2011. The photos on the website are accurate but don't capture the true charm of this house with its architectural detail and lovely decor. The house has a pretty backyard with a covered sitting area where we spent a lot of time. It also has a sweet front porch - perfect for having coffee or a glass of wine in the afternoon. The only thing more charming than the house itself is its owner. Marie-france could not have been more helpful or thoughtful. She is a delightful person to meet and correspond with. Our son and his family live two blocks away which is one of the reasons we chose this house. For those of you who are unfamiliar with San Diego, Kensington is considered one of the more desirable areas in the city, and is centrally located making the travel time to all tourist attractions minimal. Freeway access to everything is just a few blocks away. We would definitely stay here again and can whole-heartedly recommend this house.

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

10/10 Excellent

22 Mar 2011

absolutely charming -- what an amazing find!

In San Diego for a long weekend to visit friends in Kensington, we stumbled onto Marie-France's lovely, charming home. The house itself had every possible amenity for not only us but also our 18 month old: large, safe, fun backyard, beautiful remodeled kitchen, super cute bathrooms, a quiet street and the most charming front porch where we enjoyed morning coffee while our little one explored the yard. Marie-France was also an incredibly thoughtful owner. She left toys, stuffed animals and books for the baby and put cozy flannel sheets on the bed in the master as San Diego was experiencing an unexpected cold snap. We have rented 30+ homes on VRBO over the years and this one was absolutely the best. Don't hesitate to call this place home during your stay in San Diego -- you won't want to leave!

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

10/10 Excellent

30 Sept 2010

Pleasant stay and very welcoming owners

The house was very comfortable for my family (which includes a 2 year old)! It was great for him to have room to run around and play instead of being cramped in a hotel room. Plus we could put him to bed and enjoy the rest of the evening without worrying about waking him up. Even better is that there was room for Grandma to come and stay and help take care of him! We BBQ'd in the backyard and sat around the outdoor dining table, talking for hours on end as we enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. The large kitchen and private backyard are great for entertaining. We had family from LA come and visit for the day and were able to enjoy each others company in the comfort of the home rather than a restaurant or hotel room/lobby. They thought the house was beautiful too. There were a few days where it was unseasonably hot, and the AC worked great. The owner was so sweet and left a "treasure box" of little hand-me-down toys for my son to play with. She also took such special care to meet our needs including having a stepstool in the bathroom so he could reach the sink. Very thoughtful. This location is close to everything we wanted to do -- beach, balboa park, and our favorite places to eat in San Diego. It is a nice charming neighborhood where you can walk to cafes, coffee shops, and a little park. The price was really not much more than any hotel room that we would have gotten. This was our first time getting a vacation rental, and we have decided it is the only way we want to travel with little kids from now on! So nice to have all the conveniences of home!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent B., Verona, WI

22 Sept 2010

Great Place

We have been to San Diego several times. This house and its gracious owners were great. The owners met us at the house to give us a quick tour and to make sure any questions we had were answered. There was also a bottle of wine waiting for us. The house was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet, friendly and close to everything. It was easy on and off the freeways. Groceries, a variety of restaurants and farmers markets were close by. Relaxing at the end of the day on the patio in the back yard was a real treat. I cannot overstate just how much the owners made us feel at home in their home. We would highly recommend this place to anyone.