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

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Old Town San Diego State Park

3 min drive

Marine Corps Recruit Depot

4 min drive

Hotel Circle

5 min drive

San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

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.

Property manager

Mark and Susan Brandon

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Old Town San Diego State Park - 3 min drive
Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive
Hotel Circle - 5 min drive
University of San Diego - 6 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive

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

‪Wolf - ‬6 min walk
‪Shakespeare Pub & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Home & Away - ‬3 min drive
‪Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop - ‬19 min walk
‪El Indio Mexican Restaurant & Catering - ‬3 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.

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?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Old Town San Diego State Park, UC San Diego Health and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Hotel Circle and Mission Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 22 minutes by foot and Old Town Transit Center is 28 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

18 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

16 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

1 Aug 2024

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

Mission Hills Gem

Really enjoyed out time on the deck here, only thing that would make this home even MORE perfect is more comfortable seating for tv viewing in the evening

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

25 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

24 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

J. E.

7 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful house

We came to San Diego for a wedding. Susan met us at the house, showed us around and was super easy to communicate with. Great hose, really nicely appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay (or better weather). 5 Stars!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

28 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

21 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., Yorkville, Illinois

27 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

23 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzi D.

6 June 2023

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

Perfect family vacation location

We loved this family unit and will definitely stay here again when we return to San Diego. The unit was well stocked with all things you would need for vacation. The owners thought of everything including beach towels and plenty of TP and paper towels, all cleaning supplies including laundry supplies. This makes a huge difference when you are busy vacationing. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet like advertised. We loved the extended living area of the large back deck. It is an easy place to work if you must while on vacay. They even supplied fresh ground coffee to get your morning started! Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

16 May 2023

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

Wonderful House & Host

We stayed at beautiful home last week while celebrating our daughter’s college graduation. The location was great and the local restaurants were so nice. Susan couldn’t be more accommodating and we highly recommend this rental. We hope to be back soon. If we ever moved to San Diego, I would definitely love living in this neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Damon G.

5 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

17 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N., Seattle

24 Feb 2023

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

Great host, wonderful home.

Susan was a great host. Very responsive and helpful. Her house is lovely. Has everything you would want. It is a nice house, not your typical rental. Great neighborhood. If you are noise sensitive, San Diego in general has lots of airplane noise as the airport is right in the city. We are sensitive to noise which made outdoor restaurant dining and sleeping not as enjoyable.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulana P.

20 Oct 2022

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

Amazing San Diego getaway

The house and the location are just fantastic! Beautiful and spacious property, well appointed, great owners! We really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

21 Aug 2022

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

College move in….

A very nice and cozy home, centrally located to many areas and restaurants. We will be back. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

18 Aug 2022

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

Fabulous

We loved the house. The deck stayed cool as well in the heat. The host went above and beyond when we most needed it. Marvellous experience.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett B., Herrin, Illinois, USa

3 Aug 2022

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

Amazing house and location

The house was just as described! Susan was a fantastic host and even brought us beach chairs, towels, cooler, and an umbrella for us to use! The house was beautiful with a beautiful view. Cannot recommend enough if you are planning a stay in San Diego!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer o., Chicago

29 July 2022

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

AMAZING!!!

Seriously--stop scrolling and just book this house! You'll love it! We loved every single thing about our stay at Mark and Susan's house! This is not your average vacation house, but a home lovingly cared for and put together in a way that makes you feel like you are staying with friends (fresh flowers all over!!), and Susan's thoughtful response in all communication just confirms that feeling! The house is gorgeous and inviting, the deck and view are just amazing, the kitchen is well stocked with high end everything, the beds are super comfortable, and the bathroom designs are so lovely. The location was perfect for exploring all of San Diego and there were great places we could walk to in the neighborhood. Thanks to Mark & Susan for a lovely stay in San Diego--My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. Hoping we can come back soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

18 July 2022

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

Fantastic property in great location

Loved everything about this comfortable and cosy house, and will definitely try to stay here the next time we visit San Diego.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

14 July 2022

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

Unforgettable Vacation

This property is AMAZING. The location is central and within 15 minutes of most area attractions. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and friendly. The house had ample space for 6 people to live comfortably. The best part was the spectacular view from the large deck along with the sliding back door. I highly recommend this property to anyone with children of any age. We look forward to returning in the future and staying here again! Thank you Mark and Susan!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Lakeville

9 July 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

17 June 2022

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

The Perfect Home

This home is exactly as pictured and wonderful in every way! We appreciated being a little out of the fray of San Diego and away from all the airport noise. It truly felt like staying at a friends home rather than a rental that is past it’s prime. Susan was wonderful to work with, accommodating, and clear in communication. Without reservation I would recommend this property; we hope to come back again soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

23 May 2022

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

Lovely San Diego home.

Great location and very comfortable house. Back deck provides nice canyon views.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Susan Brandon

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.