Spacious Home Away From Home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

La Mesa, CA

San Diego State University6 min drive
Balboa Park10 min drive
San Diego Zoo13 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back 1

1 Queen Bed

Back 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Front 1

1 Queen Bed

Front 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Open and comfy and lightning fast internet best describes this space. In the living room is a ENORMOUS wrap around couch that is hard to leave once you sit down. Great central location as the reviews suggest! Enjoy the outdoor space with a outdoor patio table, and hammock while sipping a cold beverage and stargazing each evening, or head indoors to kick back on the comfortable sectional. Watch your netflix on the new flatscreen SMART TV. WiFi is UPGRADED AND SUPER fast and accessible thru-out the entire home, making it effortless to plan tomorrow's activities. Past the fun fish tank is full kitchen, with stainless steel major appliances and all the essentials, including a coffeemaker, blender, toaster, and dishwasher. Whip up delicious, home-cooked meals to feast upon around the nice granite dining table. After a day on the beach, wash your swimsuits in the private washer and dryer, then rinse off with a hot shower in either of the two full bathrooms. This home comfortably sleeps nine guests among the four bedrooms. Three rooms feature queen-size beds, the fourth bedroom has a twin-over-full bunk bed. There is also a futon in another common area. Sunny San Diego is overflowing with activities to please every type of traveler! Spend a day at SeaWorld petting the stingrays, getting soaked by Shamu, and riding rollercoasters. Pack your bag with towels and sunscreen for boogie boarding, surfing, and building sandcastles at Mission Beach, 17 miles away. Shop at The Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. Visit Old Town San Diego, and dig into some amazing street tacos. The whole group will love walking through Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, touring museums, and taking in the beauty of the gardens. We can allow a dog. Please see "house rules" for more info/instructions.

There is a 2nd DETACHED, AND SEPARATE unit in the back that is also a short term rental. So the backyard is a shared space.

If you are interested in more space the 2nd unit is available for an extra fee.

We are accessible if you need anything or want some local advice on what to do or see.

Property manager

Jeff McWhirter

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We allow dogs. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Sorry we do not allow cats. Dogs allowed BUT us the owners have to approve it BEFORE checkin. . There is an $85 pet fee. .

Dogs cannot be left unattended in or outside of the house. Pet not allowed on the furniture. Must clean up dog poop in the back yard.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

La Mesa

This holiday home is located in La Mesa. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed.

La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

San Diego State University - 6 min drive
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 6 min drive
Viejas Arena - 6 min drive
Balboa Park - 10 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive

Getting around

La Mesa Boulevard Station - 2 min drive
San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 16 min walk
Nachos Taco Shop - 2 min walk
Norm's Cocktails - 16 min walk
Panda Express - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home Away From Home located?

Situated in La Mesa, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. Viejas Arena and Mount Helix Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). La Mesa Boulevard Station is 22 minutes by foot.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Richard B.

2 Dec 2016

Lots and Lots of Room!

We stayed here over the long Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Four adults and two kids and the space was perfect. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived. While not luxurious by any means, most of the basics were provided. There were plenty of linens and towels and having a washer and dryer made traveling with small children much easier. The house is located on a busy street and has no front yard. However, there is plenty of room in the backyard and on Thanksgiving Day we hosted dinner for 24 people. There were extra tables and even a large canopy available for use. I had packed extra tablecloths and the scene was beautiful when everything was set up in the perfect San Diego weather. Dishes, pots, and silverware in the kitchen were a little sparse, even just for the 6 of us, but a trip to a couple of nearby thrift stores took care of that. The location was convenient to everything and grocery stores and La Mesa's cute downtown area were close by. We definitely recommend this house for families and groups!

8/10 Good

Laurie W., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property in good location

Location was great for excursions and shopping. The hot tub was lovely and the owners were fabulous. The property met all of our expectations. The owners allowed us to enter early which may have rushed the house cleaner.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

29 Oct 2023

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

Perfect place close to everything

Wonderful location with plenty of stores and restaurants. House was clean, comfortable and quiet. Will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M., Buffalo, NY

20 Sept 2023

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

Great Property

This property was exactly as it was listed. It was clean and perfect for our stay. If we come back to San Diego we will not hesitate to stay here. Thanks

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine M., Chandler, AZ

24 July 2023

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

Great stay

Really nice home and loved how comfortable it was. My family and I had plenty of space. The backyard was beautiful too.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff McWhirter

Although its questionable if either of us ever grew up, Christina is from Orange County and Georgia, and doesn't like peaches. Jeff grew up in San Diego. Both, of us share a passion for traveling, and the outdoors. Jeff is a traveling salesman who sells Traeger wood pellet grills, and Christina is a local Esthetician (so if you need any services while in town)

Why they chose this property

When we were looking for a home we looked all over San Diego county. We both have family that live in La Mesa and close by. We found it to be a great central location, and it has its own little town feel, with all its shops and eateries.

What makes this property unique

Location for sure is a great benefit! The place is super spacious. Relax in the back on the turf, or unwind with a glass of wine on the patio. Feel free to pick some fresh fruit from any of the 7 fruit trees.

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