Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

San Diego, CA

Port of San Diego3 min drive
Balboa Park6 min drive
San Diego Zoo6 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

+1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Location, Location, Location...Welcome to Union Street Gardens. We are dedicated to providing a peaceful, serene atmosphere in which our guests can relax after a long day of exploring beautiful sunny San Diego. This unique historic craftsman bungalow is minutes from downtown, Balboa Park, convention center, zoo, beaches and includes a Chef's kitchen, outdoor deck, gardens, fire pit and spa! Perfect for a family of 4 or two couples. Sorry no parties or large groups and no external guests please.

The space
This expansive and pristine 3 bed, 2.5 bath home is located in Mission Hills. Built in 1909, this historic craftsman home retains all of its original charm. Updated and perfectly maintained. Features include original hardwood floors, millwork, fireplace and a brand new Chef's kitchen. Beautiful outdoor gardens with a spa and fire pit as well as an outdoor deck with a Barbecue grill. Professionally decorated with our guests comfort in mind.

The house is enabled with super-fast, 5GHz, Gigabit/second WiFi.

The Chef's kitchen includes Italian-made Bertazzoni oven and range, Fisher Paykel refrigerator/freezer and All-Clad cookware.

Please note that we are meticulous about cleanliness. We follow CDC recommendations to achieve a clean and safe environment for our guests including deep cleaning and sanitization after each guest check-out.

Guest access
You have access to the entire house and personal patio deck with an outdoor grill as well as the backyard, spa, fire-pit and gardens. Please no gathering in the outside areas after 9 pm in consideration of our neighbors.

Other things to note
There are two houses on this property. The 1909 bungalow is all yours to enjoy, and the second house is where the home owner lives.

Property manager

Sam and David

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

"City","Neighborhood","Road","Lamp","House"

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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

The outside areas including the garden, firepit and spa are for your use between 9 am - 9 pm in consideration of our neighbors.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 621426, STR-02504L

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Middletown, a neighbourhood in San Diego. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Travelling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive
Port of San Diego - 3 min drive
Petco Park - 5 min drive
Balboa Park - 6 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
Middletown Station - 12 min walk
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Aero Club Bar - 9 min walk
The Crack Shack - 15 min walk
Pure Project - Ba - 3 min drive
Zinque - San Diego - 16 min walk
Moe Coffee - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! located?

This family-friendly San Diego guesthouse is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterfront Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km). Middletown Station is 12 minutes by foot and Washington Street Station is 21 minutes.

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 April 2024

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

Great place to stay!

This place is charming with much so much character. It is in a quiet neighborhood, centrally located in San Diego, and has great amenities. The hosts are communicative and provide information on the house and amenities. I appreciate how they sent videos on how the hot tub was to be used, how to turn on the firepit, etc. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

3 March 2024

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

San Diego short get away

Everything was perfect. The house was just as in the pictures. The San Diego attractions were all easy to get to. The communication with the owners and the ease of checking in and out was great. Will use this property again if we ever come back to San Diego.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Colorado, USA

28 January 2024

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

Another wonderful stay!!

Second stay...just as great as the first!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy b., USA

12 January 2024

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

wonderful home and garden in a quiet neighborhood

My son and daughter-in-law joined my husband and me for a long weekend in San Diego, and this house was perfect. It was so much more than a place to stay that was convenient to Balboa Park and Gaslamp; we loved just hanging out in the house and its garden. We cooked, watched tv, played games, sat in the hot tub, and just enjoyed our time there. Our hosts have thought of almost everything--night lights conveniently set up, extra outlets, just about everything you'd need in the kitchen, etc. It felt spacious and cozy at the same time. While we didn't use the third bedroom, we appreciated having the extra powder room. It was on the pricy end for us but well worth it, and the hosts were responsive when we had to reduce our stay from 5 nights to 4. They were also available via text whenever we had questions but never intrusive. Thank you, Sam and David!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

11 December 2023

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

Beautiful House & Outside Space - Great Stay !!

The house is beautiful, and the outside area is magnificent. Sam and David have thought of all the little things. Plenty of household and bathroom essentials, which was greatly appreciated. Their communication was excellent! Their how to videos for the hot tub and fire pit were excellent. The firepit is cozy and easy to use, as is the hot tub.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sam and David

Hello, we are David and Sam: Free-Diver and Photographer from Beautiful San Diego CA. Traveling, exploring and creating are our passion!!!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location... We are dedicated to providing a peaceful, serene atmosphere in which our guests can relax after a long day of exploring beautiful sunny San Diego. This unique historic craftsman bungalow is minutes from downtown, Balboa Park, convention center, zoo, beaches and includes a Chef's kitchen, outdoor deck, gardens, fire pit and spa!

What makes this property unique

You will not find another property and guest home like this! Close to everything, but with a garden and amenities that are unique for being so close to downtown and beaches!