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Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views

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Deck Lounge
Hot Tub
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Backyard Fire Pit
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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San Diego, California
  • Popular LocationSan Diego State University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo8 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)11 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Half Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views

Located at the edge of an urban canyon in the historic Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Three private bedrooms open up to an expansive formal sitting room, dining room, custom kitchen, and living room. Head outside and you'll find a expansive deck lounge area, fire pit, and hot tub with outdoor shower. The Ethelda Retreat truly embodies what the Southern California lifestyle is all about. From the high end stylish furniture and curated decor, to the lavish private outdoor entertaining area, you'll feel right at home.

Every Coast to Cactus home comes stocked with all the basics you will need to feel right at home. We provide: High speed Wifi, Smart TV's with streaming capabilities, nicely appointed kitchens, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and premium sheets, linens and towels. You'll also find a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dish pods, and laundry detergent.

Sitting Room
Formal chairs and sofa's adorn this central space, perfect for listening to music or reading a book.

Living Room
Adjacent to the kitchen you'll find the living room with sofa sectional, flat screen tv. Family board games available to guests.

Dining Room
Adjacent to the kitchen and sitting room is a dining room table with seating for 6-8.

Kitchen
For those who like to cook, the kitchen has modern appliances including: dishwasher, fridge, blender, stove top, coffee maker, pots and pans, utensils.

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms are stocked with items including: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and fresh towels. One bathroom is an ensuite bath attached to master bedroom. The second bathroom is shared between bedroom 2 & 3. The half bath is located near the entryway and sitting rooms.

Bedrooms
Four spacious bedrooms with beds covered in comfortable linens.
Bedroom 1: One King Bed (en suite master bathroom)
Bedroom 2: One Twin Bed & One Rollaway Bed
Bedroom 3: One Queen bed

The home can comfortably accommodate 6 guests based on double and single occupancy in available beds.

Backyard and other Amenities
- Lush and private backyard
- Deck Lounge area
- BBQ Grill
- Fire Pit (firewood not included)
- Hot Tub
- Outdoor Shower
- High speed WIFI perfect for remote working
- Washer/Dryer: Washer and Dryer are available. Complimentary detergent available

Please Note: The garage is not accessible to guests. Parking is available on the driveway for 2 cars, in addition to free street parking.

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By Booking this home, all guests must agree to the following House Rules and Booking Policies:
1. Rental Agreement & Guest Screening: By moving forward with this reservation, a rental agreement must be signed by the primary guest. You give permission to the property manager to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Verification requires uploading a valid ID, Drivers License, or Passport, along with a self photo of the primary reservation holder. Confirmed reservations are conditional and may be cancelled pending verification results.
2. Check-in is at 4 pm. Check-out time is any time before 11 am. You're welcome to request an early check in or late checkout, subject to availability. We are unable to confirm availability until 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.
3. Parties, events, or excessive noise are not allowed. Please be respectful of our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 9PM-9AM. Violations after our initial warning may result in your removal from the property. We are located in a residential community and, although this is a vacation destination, it's home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and peaceful environment.
4. We do not allow smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises; including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana. Those found in violation will incur a $250 cleaning fee.
5. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises, unless with written permission from your host.
6. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events.
7. We understand accidents happen, so if there is any accidental or intentional damage caused to the home, please let us know prior to your departure.
8. This property may have video surveillance in outdoor public spaces to ensure the safety and security of all guests. There are no cameras inside the home. Noise meters may also be present in and around the property to ensure quiet hours are followed. We will only receive a notification of a noise event if the noise decibel threshold is exceeded. Please try to keep the fun at a respectful decibel level during the day, but at night we ask for no loud noises after 9 pm — if this sounds like something that will not work for your group, our property might not be the right one for you.
9. Guests are prohibited from carrying or otherwise possessing a firearm at any time on property grounds, including carrying firearms in an open or concealed manner. This policy applies to all types of firearms.
10. Occupancy is limited to the number of guests you indicate on your reservation. Any additional guests or visitors must be approved by your host.
11. Any items left behind can be sent back for a handling fee of $25 plus the cost to ship and must be prepared before the item will be sent.
12. Have fun, and please respect the home and host!

Property manager

Coast to Cactus
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Property Registration Number 647186, STR-06242L

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 San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or SDCCU Stadium. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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San Diego, California

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 4 min drive
  • SDCCU Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive
  • Hotel Circle - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantville Station - 3 min drive
  • San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Star - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ali's Chicken & Waffles - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hoai Hue Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Urbanlife Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views located?

Located in Mid-City, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and 3 mi (4.8 km) from San Diego State University. Viejas Arena is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
The house was as described. It was clean, well appointed, with all the comforts of home. Communication with the host was great. Whenever we had questions we texted them and they were very responsive. The neighborhood was quiet, with restaurants nearby and easy access to highways. We look forward to future stays there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego Stay
Immaculate, well appointed home with modern features and appliances. We loved the kitchen and bathrooms with high quality fixtures and the hot tub which was clean and ready to use when we arrived. Landscaping and outdoor seating areas were a plus. Would only recommend possibly adding darker shades in the master for later sleeping with our time zone change.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexzandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Cute, Conveniently Located
We stayed at the Ethelda retreat for two weeks and loved every day of it. The place was well stocked with all the essentials and the place was very comfy. There were some issues with overall cleanliness, e.g. the couch was dirty and we lost the remote in the couch we lifted a cushion to find a myriad of food crumbs, hair and general dirt. Another concern was the number of spiders. I was actually bitten while sleeping on the couch. Not fun. Overall though we loved the location. It was 15 mins from everywhere and Kensington is adorable. We loved the local coffee shops, parks and sushi spot.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
We rented this home because it was near my friend’s house. It’s a great neighborhood- we walked to all the restaurants around there. Outdoor area is lovely. It was even nicer in person than the pictures! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
It was roomie and bathrooms for each bedroom was a plus. Home was clean and stocked well with amenities that served our stay. Will definitely be interested in this property again. Thank you. The Payan’s
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Good property, unresponsive managers.
I mistakenly thought you were people in the neighborhood renting out the property. That you aren’t explains a lot. The dishwasher was clogged the whole time. The cushions on the porch were wet, and the light bulb over the kitchen counter was missing. I reported this, but nothing was done, even though you said you would come the next day. The arrangement of everything was quite nice in the house. If we rent it again, I would ask that the garden crew come to mow and blow AFTER we leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for college move in
This little retreat was a perfect home base for moving my daughter into her apartment at SDSU. It was close to campus and also very quiet and tranquil. The outdoor area is very nice for sipping coffee and planning the day. Lots of construction going on just across the road, but the noise wasn't too bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Amazing Place!
We were in town for a short weekend stay and couldn’t believe how lovely this property was! All 5 members of our party said the same thing… this was the most beautifully decorated and perfectly outfitted place any of us had ever stayed. From the variety of spots to hang out outside (including a spotlessly clean hot-tub) to the 3 spacious family areas inside, we loved everything about this home. The kitchen had every amenity we could want, from new cookware and utensils to beautiful place settings. The only complaint was that we didn’t have more time to really enjoy the house fully. This will be our go-to place in San Diego from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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