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Goumet kitchen with large island - farm sink and prep sink

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Mission Bay3 min drive
University of San Diego8 min drive
SeaWorld9 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)16 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

When choosing where to stay for our honeymoon, this place immediately caught our eyes, from the view of San Diego to all...

Britt G.

Nov 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mission Bay Sea World Hacienda

Unique home with views of of Mission Bay and the ocean. Warm and inviting decor with an eclectic international feel and fully equipped kitchen. Rear deck overlooks a park, the bay/ocean and Sea World. Watch the hummingbirds, shoot some pool, relax and grill out. Swim spa and hot tub for a little exercise and relaxation, Two ensuite bedrooms with king beds plus den with comfy queen hideabed. Gourmet kitchen with large center island, sectional with 4 recliners for watching the 65" 3D TV. Dog friendly (if well-behaved and won't dig in our vegetable garden!) Fully fenced yard. No cats please. This is our full-time home and is completely equipped for your comfortable stay. When you visit we are either available in the adjacent ADU or we are off traveling somewhere having fun!

Property manager

Lynn Haims and Dan Wettstein

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Do not let children use swim spa unattended. Keep spa covered when not using.

Do not go down into lower garden, steps are irregular and could be dangerous.

Do not use Traeger unless you are familiar with them. Grill is infrared and heats up very fast, gets very hot.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Property Registration Number 629611, STR-07633L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

This holiday home is located in Bay Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, and is near theme parks and by the sea. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping 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? Make time for USS Midway Museum, or head to an event or a match at Pechanga Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Mission Bay - 3 min drive
Mission Bay Park - 3 min drive
Hotel Circle - 8 min drive
University of San Diego - 8 min drive
SeaWorld - 9 min drive

Getting around

Clairemont Drive Station - 3 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Super Bloom - ‬3 min drive
‪Covewood - ‬5 min drive
‪Humble Bean Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
‪La Pastaia - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission Bay Sea World Hacienda pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Mission Bay Sea World Hacienda located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mission Bay, Mission Bay Park and De Anza Cove Park. University of San Diego is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Clairemont Drive Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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

Britt G.

12 Nov 2023

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

Like a Private Resort!!

When choosing where to stay for our honeymoon, this place immediately caught our eyes, from the view of San Diego to all of the things to do just on the property! A big plus too is this property being very central to all of the great things to see and do in this beautiful city. The host was most informative and friendly which also added to the experience. Thank you so much, we can’t wait to book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley U.

7 Aug 2023

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

Annual Month of July San Diego Get-A-Way.

We could not have been happier with this house or it's owners. We spend the month of July in San Diego each year to visit family and to escape the summer Texas heat and humidity. Of all of the 7 places we're rented, this house was far and above all the others--no question. You can tell the minute you step through the door that Lynn and Dan love their house and their wonderful taste is so evident. The side yard and back patio are wonderful places to visit with family or to just relax in the cool breezes. The kitchen is more than well equipped. This rental didn't feel like the usual rental, this truly felt like a home. Thank you Lynn and Dan.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee J.

29 June 2023

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

What an amazing house

Let me start off by saying the pictures do not do this house justice. Beautiful furnishings, gorgeous backyard and view. Spacious home with plenty of space. We had 5 in our party, two shared two beds and the 5th stayed in the den on the pullout couch. The mattress on that was very comfortable and not your standard pull out couch mattress. The pool/hot tub were a wonderful way to end each day. Communication with Lynn before booking, before traveling and after were all excellent. Quick to respond and lots of information given to add to our stay. We would definitely stay here again and give it a 5 out of 5 star rating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

15 May 2023

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

Beautiful home made for a fantastic stay!

This home is beautiful and gave us a view that was stunning. Conveniently located for the things we did in the area. The owners were easy to work with and responded wittily to questions.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody N.

13 Apr 2023

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

Fantastic

We were a group of adults and teenagers looking for a place to stay in close proximity to Fiesta Island. The home was better than described. Extremely well appointed, with killer outdoor space to relax and enjoy a view of the ravine and ocean in the distance. Very private and felt like you were not 3 minutes from Starbucks, grocery and major driving arteries, which we were. The common area was spacious and beautiful finished with comfortable seating. The beds were as described and comfortable. I have stayed in many VRBO's, this was among the best and is what VRBO used to be, in my opinion: renting a home the owners otherwise live in. This means the place is more homey and has everything you need and beyond, including spices and condiments. It is not like a sterile hotel environment with every drawer and closet empty, although was more than enough space for our suitcases and things. All communication was promptly answered. I could tell there was maximum effort to make the space as uber welcoming beforehand. The owners went the extra while and it was very appreciated and made our stay better. I spent a lot of time deciding and investigating where our group would stay while in San Diego. I believe I achieved rockstar status in my group for finding the perfect place. You can't go wrong - pick this place.

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

12 Oct 2022

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

Lots of Amenities in Great Neighborhood

We visited San Diego for our son's graduation from MCRD San Diego. The owners were super easy to communicate with. They informed us of a landscaping project that was underway and offered to cancel with a full refund if we wished. The landscaping project didn't interfere with our enjoyment at all, but I really appreciated the candid heads up from the owners. The house has everything you need to feel right at home. Great outdoor and indoor spaces, friendly neighbors, and close to all the activities and beaches San Diego has to offer. We would definitely book again. :)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

15 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful house perfect location!

We enjoyed the patio & the hummingbirds! Comfortable beds, beautiful house. Checking in & out was easy. So close to everything! We would definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

27 Mar 2022

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

Better then advertised

We loved everything about this property. When we make it back to San Diego we would love to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joelle C.

14 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful!

Stunning property with bay and ocean view! Property owners are wonderful and super responsive. Hot tub, pool table, and dart board kept the kids busy when I was exhausted from Legoland and SeaWorld, which both are a short drive. I am definitely going to try to book again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

4 Jan 2022

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

Dream stay

My family and I (two kids under two and a small dog) stayed at Lynn's property for a couple weeks over Christmas and it was incredible. Lynn and her husband are incredible hosts, they checked in on a us a couple times via text and put up gates in their backyard to corral our kids before we arrived. We felt very welcomed. Their home is fantastic! It's gorgeous, great for hosting family and friends, and has spectacular views. We spent every night out on the deck watching the fireworks from Sea World. Their kitchen is huge and the bedrooms are luxurious and well-situated away from noise in the kitchen and living room. And did I mention the view? We'll definitely be staying here again! Best rental experience we've had.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

1 Sept 2021

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

highly reccomend

excellent!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J., Indianapolis, IN

8 Aug 2021

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

Anniversary trip

We had a wonderful stay for our 10 yr wedding anniversary. The house and the views were amazing. We really enjoyed the outdoor space with the hot tub and the hummingbirds. Location is perfect. No more then 15 mins to the beaches, sea world, gaslamp district and padres. We loved that we were able to bring our fur babies. We hope to be able to visit again some day!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debora J.

5 Aug 2021

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

Best Vacation Experience

My family and I were visiting San Diego for our Son's wedding and we could not have dreamed of a better vacation rental. The owners were amazing, great location, floor plan and views were extraordinary, we hated to leave. A special treat was the hummingbirds visiting every day. I would highly recommend and hopefully would like to stay again when visiting the area. Mike and Debbie J Pensacola Florida

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

30 July 2021

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

Family memories at “hummingbird haven” Casa amigos views outstanding

We were more than pleased with the views when we walked into the house. It was absolutely stunning with plenty of room and easy access to anything and any places we wanted to visit. We enjoyed being able to spend time with our family out there. It was wonderful having plenty of places for everyone to sit and enjoy the spectacular views and fireworks every night from our patio watching over at Seaworld. Lynn was very accommodating and on top of any questions we had. They were so sweet as to even pick us some fresh fruit from their garden and leave it for us it was an exceptionally outstanding visit and we can’t wait to come back again!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

May J.

2 July 2021

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

Wonderful!

We had an amazing vacation at the property. The house was great and the outside area was so great we spend most of our time out there!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salil R.

14 Apr 2021

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

Awesome hosts and a great house!

We had a lot of fun at this home. We have stayed at many VRBO homes. This house and the hosts was by far our best experience. Home is better than the pictures indicate. Centrally located. Almost everything was just 10-15mins drive. Lynn was great and communication was excellent. Very generous in allowing usage of different things in the home.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

George K., Sebastopol, CA

19 Mar 2021

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

If available - Book it!

Casa de Amigos was a fantastic property. Lynn and Dan provided wonderful accommodations with spectacular sunset views over Mission Bay (while sipping wine and relaxing in the hot tub). The location of the home couldn't have worked out any better. It was walking distance to Sprouts, Mission Bay and Tecolote Canyon and a short drive to downtown. We loved the fact that Lynn and Dan are dog lovers. The park just down below is an added bonus - great for dogs and kids. If this home is available - book it. You won't be disappointed!!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

2 Sept 2020

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

Excellent!

Beautiful location, lovely sea breeze, great view, resort-like decor, very helpful owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K., SF Penninsula

9 Aug 2020

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

Superb Rental!

What a great place. As other reviews said, if anything it is better than described. The home is large and comfortable and communication with the hosts was excellent. We stayed here with our two young-adult children (sheltered in place for a week) and there was plenty to keep us entertained in the house, as well as trips to the beach. We used the two bedrooms and the fold-out bed in the den, and that worked well. The house has everything one needs - it's much better equipped than many rentals. We'd have no hesitations about staying there again - it's a great spot, with hosts who really pay attention to details.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

21 Feb 2020

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

Wonderful Vacation in a Magnifcent Home with a Spectaular View!

We highly recommend this property. It is beautiful, comfortable and elegant, with everything we needed to thoroughly enjoy our stay. Lynn and Dan are gracious, accommodating hosts who made us feel most welcome, helped answer our questions and suggested places to eat and things to see and do in the area. We felt at home as soon as we walked through the front door. What a beautiful location! The deck (with a hot tub, grill and bar) was the perfect place to watch the spectacular sunset each night and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Their home is conveniently located, in a nice quiet neighborhood (with nice neighbors!), overlooking a canyon and Mission Bay. We look forward to our next visit to San Diego and hope to be able to enjoy their home again.

Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., Camarillo, CA

29 Dec 2019

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

Perfection

Couldn’t have found a more beautiful place to celebrate Christmas with our family. The house was amazing inside and the view was incredible. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

27 Oct 2019

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

Beautiful house and views!

We had a wonderful time. Everything was fabulous!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

16 July 2019

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

Home away from home!

We had the most incredible stay at Casa de Amigos! The open floor plan and amazing attention to detail were both beyond our expectations. Our kids had a great time and we celebrated my sons 4th birthday with local friends/ family. It was the perfect location to anything in SD. We will definitely be back! Thanks for making our vacation the best!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

9 July 2019

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

Home away from home

Beautiful home lovely location all around excellent experience. Lynn and Dan have a beautiful home we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale T., Houston, TX and Tryon, NC

28 May 2019

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

Our second stay was just as good as the first!

Owners are very communicative and obliging. The property is in a quiet neighborhood, with a killer deck and views of Mission Bay and the Pacific in the distance. Nearby amenities (groceries and the like) are minutes away. The house is very well appointed, comfortable, and lacks for nothing. Close to everything that San Diego has to offer as it’s a short drive to 5. This beautiful home is a definite crowd —or small group—pleaser.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Haims and Dan Wettstein

We met in San Diego, but moved to Orange County for work, and lived there for 15 years. As soon as we had the right opportunity, we moved back. It took 8 months to find this property, and almost 2 more to design and complete the remodel. It's been a labor of love and we're always making improvements. We are self-employed and work here, but can easily take work with us. We love to travel and visit friends and family.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to be near the water but not at the beach (away from traffic and crowds.) A view was one of our wishes, and when we saw this place, with a park below and unobstructible water views, we were hooked. The house was a cute 1300 sf bungalow, which we expanded and rebuilt. We love San Diego and this location is convenient to everything.

What makes this property unique

1/2 mile to Mission Bay where we can launch our boat, go for a run or bike ride. Just a bit farther is Fiesta Island, with more beaches, a private waterski cove, and off-leash dog friendly policy. There are so many things to do within minutes - museums, golfing, parks, hiking, restaurants, historical sites. This is our forever home, and we're happy you can enjoy it when we're away. You've probably never seen a vacation rental like this one! One of our guests dubbed it "The Hummingbird House," as we have several feeders and entertain many of the charming creatures. The kitchen is a chef's dream, with every appliance you could want, and spices/condiments to help make your meals delicious.