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Welcome home, this bright, cheery, cozy living room awaits you.
Welcome home, this bright, cheery, cozy living room awaits you.
Fully functional gas burning fire place and a 53” smart tv.
Interior
Stress-free from the moment you step foot through the original 1909 door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$546
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Queen Beds
Price is AU$546 avg per night,

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About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Middletown, a neighbourhood in San Diego. 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 Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BCB Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Moe Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aero Club Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!

Location, Location, Location...Welcome to Union Street Gardens. We are dedicated to providing a peaceful, serene atmosphere in which our guests can relax after a long day of exploring beautiful sunny San Diego. This unique historic craftsman bungalow is minutes from downtown, Balboa Park, convention center, zoo, beaches and includes a Chef's kitchen, outdoor deck, gardens, fire pit and spa! Perfect for a family of 4 or two couples. Sorry no parties or large groups and no external guests please.

The space
This expansive and pristine 3 bed, 2.5 bath home is located in Mission Hills. Built in 1909, this historic craftsman home retains all of its original charm. Updated and perfectly maintained. Features include original hardwood floors, millwork, fireplace and a brand new Chef's kitchen. Beautiful outdoor gardens with a spa and fire pit as well as an outdoor deck with a Barbecue grill. Professionally decorated with our guests comfort in mind.

The house is enabled with super-fast, 5GHz, Gigabit/second WiFi.

The Chef's kitchen includes Italian-made Bertazzoni oven and range, Fisher Paykel refrigerator/freezer and All-Clad cookware.

Please note that we are meticulous about cleanliness. We follow CDC recommendations to achieve a clean and safe environment for our guests including deep cleaning and sanitization after each guest check-out.

Guest access
You have access to the entire house and personal patio deck with an outdoor grill as well as the backyard, spa, fire-pit and gardens. Please no gathering in the outside areas after 9 pm in consideration of our neighbors.

Other things to note
There are two houses on this property. The 1909 bungalow is all yours to enjoy, and the second house is where the home owner lives.

Property manager

Sam and David

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
The outside areas including the garden, firepit and spa are for your use between 9 am - 9 pm in consideration of our neighbors.

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
Property Registration Number 621426, STR-02504L

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! located?

Located in Middletown, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterfront Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km). Middletown Station is 12 minutes by foot and Washington Street Station is 21 minutes.

Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Fabulous short stay before a hectic conference

What a gorgeous home! We couldn't fault it at all! Sam and David were so responsive to any queries we had. The rooms were spacious with comfortable beds. The property was super clean. And the outdoor patio area was a real treat - we loved the fire place and spa after big days of walking! What a beautiful and tranquil neighbourhood. Yet so close to the busier/touristy areas. I hope one day to return with my family! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Great location and excellent accommodations!

Great experience! Location is very convenient and easy to get around. Backyard is very relaxing and peaceful. House has a great layout and the owners were very helpful and responsive! We had a great time in San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay!

This place is charming with much so much character. It is in a quiet neighborhood, centrally located in San Diego, and has great amenities. The hosts are communicative and provide information on the house and amenities. I appreciate how they sent videos on how the hot tub was to be used, how to turn on the firepit, etc. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

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

San Diego short get away

Everything was perfect. The house was just as in the pictures. The San Diego attractions were all easy to get to. The communication with the owners and the ease of checking in and out was great. Will use this property again if we ever come back to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Colorado, USA

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

Another wonderful stay!!

Second stay...just as great as the first!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy b., USA

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

wonderful home and garden in a quiet neighborhood

My son and daughter-in-law joined my husband and me for a long weekend in San Diego, and this house was perfect. It was so much more than a place to stay that was convenient to Balboa Park and Gaslamp; we loved just hanging out in the house and its garden. We cooked, watched tv, played games, sat in the hot tub, and just enjoyed our time there. Our hosts have thought of almost everything--night lights conveniently set up, extra outlets, just about everything you'd need in the kitchen, etc. It felt spacious and cozy at the same time. While we didn't use the third bedroom, we appreciated having the extra powder room. It was on the pricy end for us but well worth it, and the hosts were responsive when we had to reduce our stay from 5 nights to 4. They were also available via text whenever we had questions but never intrusive. Thank you, Sam and David!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Beautiful House & Outside Space - Great Stay !!

The house is beautiful, and the outside area is magnificent. Sam and David have thought of all the little things. Plenty of household and bathroom essentials, which was greatly appreciated. Their communication was excellent! Their how to videos for the hot tub and fire pit were excellent. The firepit is cozy and easy to use, as is the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Bellevue, WA

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

San Diego Gem

We loved our stay. The house is charming, clean and comfortable. They have maintained the historic charm but it is updated with all of the modern amenities. The outdoor spaces are lovely as well. The house is conveniently located near the airport and in between Mission Hills, Balboa Park one direction and the Waterfront-Gaslamp District on the other. If you are up for getting your steps in, all of these are walkable. All communications were detailed and clear. We would gladly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

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

Great location!

Property is centrally located and it was easy to get to places of interest. Good restaurants nearby. House was very clean when we arrived and hosts answered any questions before our arrival. We enjoyed the outdoor area - beautiful gardens with hot tub and sitting area with fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Beautiful home, great location

Sam and David were great hosts and had everything ready upon our arrival. The house had all the amenities we needed and was within close proximity to all the places we visited. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful as well. The backyard gardens were beautiful and my child loved searching for lizards and hummingbirds back there. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Great Stay in San Diego

We had a wonderful week in San Diego staying at this beautiful historic home. Great location and easy to get to all the San Diego attractions. Very clean home! The yard with the hot tub and firepit is amazing and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Perfect!

A lovely home, thoughtfully appointed and very comfortable. The location is super convenient. Gorgeous outdoor spaces. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric J., Wilton Manors

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

Great Place!

This is a perfect location. It’s a nice neighborhood near Hillcrest and a short drive to anywhere you would want to go in San Diego. Lots of good restaurants near by. The house is spotless and the owners respond very quickly. The back of house is lovely with the hot tub, fire pit and lovely view.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilee N.

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

Great location, very clean!! I will definitely stay here again if I come to sunny San Diego!!

Everything went smoothly. I needed the owners to unlock a locked bedroom door and they were very prompt in acting to help!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey L., Waterloo, ON

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

Lovely older house with wonderful owners!

Sam and David’s home is beautifully renovated and decorated, keeping the character of the original house but with many modern conveniences—especially that beautiful kitchen! Sam and David were wonderful enough to accommodate our request for an early check in, which was much appreciated after a long early flight. They sent us short, clear videos to make sure we knew how to work the hot tub, fire pit, etc. I suspect their housekeeping may have been a bit rushed as a result of our early arrival—we found a dirty pan in the cupboard and some items (salt, dishwasher liquid, etc) had not been restocked. Our hosts quickly dropped off additional supplies when we got in touch, though. It would have been great to have an information sheet in the house with details such as where to leave trash (we initially assumed there was no recycling as there weren’t bins in the house), where to look for additional linens (dining room sideboard), etc. Supplying some dish cloths in the wonderful kitchen would be helpful, too—I hate to put nice cookware through the dishwasher, but also was leery of the well used sponge in the kitchen. The beds were all comfortable and we enjoyed the use of the hot tub and the amazing views from the garden. I also appreciated that there was plenty of room for everyone to eat, relax in the living room, and generally feel at home. Notes for future guests: -the listing notes that the house is not wheelchair accessible, but if anyone in your party has other mobility concerns you should be aware that the steps to the front door are older and there is no railing. My son with minor mobility challenges managed fine but just be careful! -the front loading washing machine seal should be wiped out regularly to prevent mildew, or even better the door should be left open after running a load to dry out (this would be a good suggestion to note in a guest information sheet) -if you find one cycle of the dryer is not getting your clothes very dry, Google the manual for it. We learned that there’s a heat exchange past the lint trap that needs regular cleaning—it cut the very long drying time in half! (But still be prepared for laundry to take a while.) -the kitchen and one bathroom seem to share a venting system, so run both fans at once. We would definitely consider this home for a future stay, it’s in a great location and has a lot of nice touches. The responsiveness of the owners whenever we needed something was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Minneapolis, MN

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

Nice House and Location

Nicely done historic house, with a fantastic back yard and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea W.

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

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

Beautiful house! Inside and out. Very cozy, clean and met all of our expectations. The back patio , spa and fire pit was such a bonus. Owners of the property very responsive and accommodating. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was clean and well-maintained, and the hosts were readily available for any questions we had. The property was well located for access to freeways, as well as places such as Balboa Park, downtown, the harbor, and the airport. Overall, our stay was a great success.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Great stay!

Great house, great location! It had everything we needed and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Beautiful back yard with plenty of space for dining, barbequing, enjoying the fire pit and hot tub. We also enjoyed the swinging basket chairs. The owners were friendly, resonsive and helpful. They have thought of everything to make this a lovely place to stay. Would definately stay again! Thank you David, Sam & Milan!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles o.

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

San Diego Trip

Great location. Minutes away from the zoo and airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

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

Nothing short of amazing

We can’t say enough good things about our stay. The house is spacious, immaculate, has beautiful decor, gorgeous gardens …everywhere you look is breathtaking. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Our first night there the neighbors had a graduation party and had a mariachi band performing! The band was good but ended up playing pretty late. The hosts refunded us for that night for the inconvenience. We didn’t even ask they just did it. They were so helpful with suggestions on where to eat, etc. We really enjoyed everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Excellent rental

Close to everything and super clean! Perfect for families. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody R., Ventura, CA

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

Well located

Property was well located to visit many SD attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

MONICA G.

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

Lots of room indoors and outdoors

This house is a home away from home. It is a historic home with comfortable, modern decor, furniture, and appliances. I loved the house plants, bringing a bit of nature indoors. There is a lot of space and all of the amenities. Three bedrooms allow privacy when needed. The kitchen packs a LOT in a compact space. David and Sam are next door and respond right away if needed (you probably won't need to contact them because they have thought of everything). They take care of it all. No need to take out trash or wash towels or linens at the end of your stay. The best part is you have a lot of outdoor space. There is a deck with a table and grill (great for enjoying your morning tea), a pair of swinging chairs, a (very) hot tub, a fire pit, and lush gardens. The backyard is like having an extra living space. It was convenient to the harbor area (convention center) and other San Diego attractions. An important bonus: plenty of street parking. We always found a spot. I wish we had more time. I would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay and loved the location. Short drive to wherever you want to go in the San Diego area. Updated décor and plenty of space for our family. The outdoor garden and views were stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022