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

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back deck with view
View from deck/dining
San Diego Bay
Back deck
Kitchen/deck

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    12 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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
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.

Property manager

Mark and Susan Brandon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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.
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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 Whaley House Museum, Old Town San Diego State Park and UC San Diego Health. Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Hotel Circle 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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden treasure!
Had a wonderful visit and a lovely stay in this BEAUTIFUL home! It's such a warm and inviting setting and made for a joyous family gathering. Lots of special touches, even cut flowers from the yard. Beds were so comfy with luxury bedding. Deck was a favorite spot for morning coffee watching the butterflies flitter around the canyon. Susan's pride shines in this gem! Very clean and safe neighborhood and walkable to yummy eats - coffee, funky eateries and fantastic restaurants! And very centrally located to many San Diego attractions. It was such a pleasure to meet you, Susan. Thank you for sharing your lil treasure! Looking forward to many more stays!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Susan 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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