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The perfect house for snowbirds or just a family coming to enjoy San Diego

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Kitchen island, note cafe window that opens over the sink to the patio
Master Bedroom with king size bed
Cooktop island with 6 burner cooktop and waterfall end
Master Bedroom. Wake up/go to sleep with outstanding views out the french doors
2nd bedroom with queen sized bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The perfect house for snowbirds or just a family coming to enjoy San Diego

Newly renovated 3/2.5 home overlooking Mission Bay. Located in a quiet neighborhood central to all the attractions San Diego offers. The one story open floorplan is perfect for friends and families whishing to spend quality time together.

The newly remodeled stadium kitchen is a true chef's delight with state of the art ovens offering steam, convection and pizza options. A 6 burner Thermador gas cooktop with true simmer. Kitchen also has a well stocked condiments and spices. On the opposite end of the open great room is a full size wet bar to inspire any mixologist.

Retractable glass door spans almost entirely across the rear of the home spilling out to the covered patio and huge deck. Endless opportunities to enjoy the bay views, Sea World fireworks (seasonal) and hilltop breezes can be had from every common area as well as the master bedroom.

Host is long time San Diego resident the lives in the house part of the year and is willing to offer tips and suggestions to help you experience the best of 'Americas Finest City'.

Ten percent discount for military and first responders. Ten percent discount for stays greater than 2 weeks.

Property manager

Ronald Johnston
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-07201L, 643734

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Bay Ho, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Mission Beach, while Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

  • Mission Bay Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • University of San Diego - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 17 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect house for snowbirds or just a family coming to enjoy San Diego pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The perfect house for snowbirds or just a family coming to enjoy San Diego?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect house for snowbirds or just a family coming to enjoy San Diego?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The perfect house for snowbirds or just a family coming to enjoy San Diego located?

Located in Bay Ho, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mission Bay Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Mission Bay. Mission Beach and University of San Diego are also within 6 miles (10 km). Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul p.

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

Great Location

The home is located in a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to all of San Diego attractions. Close to freeway for exploring the beautiful coastline. If we return to San Diego, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Necia O.

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

Perfect!

This is a beautiful house that met all our needs. Set up on a hill overlooking the water, we spent a lot of time enjoying the views from the deck. The location was very central to everything we wanted to do. Inside was spacious and comfortable. Ron was terrific to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Amazing home and stay

Recently returned to SF with family and enjoyed every moment while at the VRBO. The home is beautiful, very clean, well stocked and tastefully decorated. It has everything you need for the kitchen, laundry, bathrooms and it really does feel as if you’re home. We had a family of five plus my dogs and there was still plenty of space in the home. Located in a safe quiet neighborhood with easy access to the local attractions. Neighbors are friendly. The open floor plan and beautiful windows that overlook the outdoor areas was a nice addition. Weather was windy for most of the week. we were there so didn’t spend much time in the yard but this home has a great outdoor area for entertaining. Owner provides a handbook in the living room for everything you need to know so appreciated that. Parking was plentiful on the street. Aaron was very responsive from the time of booking, check in and even gave us a heads up reminder about the gardeners who were scheduled to come by. No complaints at all about this place. We had to figure out how to open the door upon check in but it was only bc we weren’t used to how the dead bolt worked but after some practice it was not an issue at all. Appreciate the attention to detail of the home and care that the owner takes to make the guests feel comfortable. Hope to return again sometime soon.Thanks Ron for a great stay! The photos don’t do the place justice as it is beautiful and well cared for.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Spring Break

Our family of 5 stayed for spring break. The house was beautiful and well maintained. The host is very responsive and accommodating. The location is perfect for touring all of the San Diego area. We felt very safe and comfortable with the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

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

Great central location for our sightseeing of San Diego & La Jolla locations. Short drives to both.

House has a nice open floor plan, with lots of light, and good views of Mission Bay from the hills. Well equipped kitchen and great appliances for cooking some meals in as we diid, with the exception of no microwave.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful place to run away from moving!

We wish we were able to enjoy the house and view more than what we did, but after dealing with the move every day and coming back here exhausted it was so refreshing. Thank you, for making it work that we were able to stay here for one extra day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Great House in San Diego

My husband, teens, and in-laws enjoyed this house and its wonderful location. Would definitely rent again if in the area. The owner was very accommodating and was great communicating with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

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

SD Stay

The house was gorgeous with an amazing view of the Mission Bay. Sun rise and sun set were phenomenal with hummingbirds buzzing all around. This was a great house to have family over to celebrate. More than enough seating for everyone, and with opening the back door/windowswe all were able to enjoy the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan A.

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

Fall break getaway

It was in a perfect spot to get to everything we had planned.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diana D.

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

Family get together

We enjoyed our stay and felt welcomed. The neighborhood location was convenient, too! I would have preferred a bit more room for our belongings. The biggest issue was a lack of space in the pantry to put food. It was full of their food items and kitchen equipment. Beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

San Diego

The property is beautiful and communication with the home owner was easy and very informative. We loved staying here. Theres a garden and patio with sun chairs. All high end appliances if you like to cook. Great location. The beds were comfy and the sheets were soft and incredible. We loved this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Awesome experience

Gorgeous home in a safe neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Communication with Ron was easy and the home is 10-15 minutes from everything our group wanted to explore. 12/10 experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis S.

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

Excellent location to enjoy and explore San Diego

Very nice location in San Diego with most highlights within just 15-20 minutes driving. Beautiful large living area which can be fully opened towards the large terrace to enjoy view on Mission Bay the whole day. Also the kitchen is well stocked and the host is very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Amazing view and great location!

Stayed here for about a week and loved the area, particularly being able to eat out on the porch and look out into the bay. We were even able to see the nightly fireworks from SeaWorld across the bay which was an added bonus. The interior layout of the house is really nice with a big open kitchen/dining/living area great for gathering and hanging out. Lots of little high end touches all over place like the super fancy shower and amazing repurposed dining room table. Check in was a breeze and Ron was available any time we needed him. Would highly recommend staying here, especially for families or couples. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Perfect Stay

This was a perfect home. The home itself is beautiful and masterfully done. It is truly the owner's second home, so the high end work and amenities are wonderful. The view itself is worth the stay. The back deck was my favorite spot all week. The owner's communication was great throughout. The Neighborhood is wonderful. The Neighbors are friendly and kind. Likewise, It is a perfect location for anything in San Diego and the surrounding area. It is in the middle of everything. 10-15 minutes has you anywhere from Downtown, the ballpark, the beach, the zoo, La Jolla, and shopping. As I am sure so many people do, we rely on the reviews to tell us what the pictures can't . One review that stood out to me, someone stated in their review "Stop looking and just stay here"....that is actually what convinced me and I can't tell you how many times that echoed in my head throughout our week. This was the place everyone should stay! Thank you for opening your home up to us and others. It is the perfect VRBO for a San Diego stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Perfect Choice!

My family loved our stay at this house. Short drives to the beach, zoo, and most other places. We loved the fireworks every night and the view during the day. Being able to open the doors and have the breeze was such an amazing bonus. We could never do that at our home on the east coast! We highly recommend this house! Host was great with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan & Sarah W.

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

Amazing San Diego home!

This was our first time in San Diego and Ron’s home was a perfect place to stay for the week. Easy on street parking, gorgeous views from the balcony/terrace, lovely kitchen and bedrooms made this home a home away from home for our family of 6! Ron was easily reached for questions. This home truly is so beautiful and in a quiet neighborhood yet close to everything! Thank you again for creating a beautiful oasis!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Gorgeous views

My family of three enjoyed this beautiful home for a week. Everything was exactly as described. Lots of parking. Close to the beach, but not too close. There is a gourmet kitchen (ie no microwave) that is fun to cook in. We reached out to Ron for a question and received a quick response. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Great property

House was beautiful, view and outdoor space was amazing, kind and generous hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Perfect location to enjoy San Diego

We spent six nights at this comfortable and well appointed home. It was only 20 minutes to anywhere you wanted to go in the town. The house is well equipped with expansive views toward the water. Ron was very responsive to an issue we identified, he resolved it quickly, and communication was great throughout. Highly recommend this home for people who want to get a taste of San Diego and some of the surrounding Beach areas
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Dream House With Amazing View

The photos of this home do not do it justice - it is even more awesome in person! The expansive back patio was very relaxing and has an amazing view, and we even got to see the fireworks from Sea World each night! The beds and pillows were very comfortable. For those of you who like to cook, the house is fully stocked with spices and herbs that you are free to use, and there are even some fresh herbs growing outside on the patio! The kitchen is amazing with top of the line appliances. We used the gas grill on the patio a few times as well. Ron is as amazing host - very friendly and prompt with returning messages. Ron seems eager to make sure guests are happy and satisfied. He's a Jimmy Buffett fan so you know he has to be a good guy! Finally, we really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. You need to park on the side of the street but there was always ample parking so that was never a problem. We were not too far of a drive away from any of the attractions we visited. This house proved to be a great "base camp." Please do not hesitate to rent this home - you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branda E.

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

Wonderful home with a great view!

This is a wonderful home that has been beautifully updated. From the minute you walk in the door you see the amazing view of the bay and the oversized deck. This is the perfect home for entertaining or just hanging out with family and friends. The host, Ron, provided detailed info about the property and was available if any assistance was needed. You can tell the home has been cared for w/attention to every detail. I highly recommend - great location, great house, and great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

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

Beautiful California

Gorgeous view, comfortable home, quiet, friendly neighborhood, awesome kitchen, plenty of space, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy G.

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

Classic Vacation Getaway

Great view. Conveniently located to all San Diego amenities. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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

The PERFECT spot!

I was looking for a home close to everything, that was safe for my traveling family. This home is GORGEOUS! It was spacious, has beautiful views, the patio is incredible, the kitchen was a dream and Ron was easy to communicate with. We’ll be back to San Diego and will definitely be looking to stay in this spot again!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ronald Johnston

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Hi, I'm a long time San Diego resident who rents his wonderful house when I'm out of town. I've lived in several areas of San Diego so can help you with your local activities.

Why they chose this property

Newly remolded home in a very quiet neighborhood that is still close to everything San Diego has to offer. Twenty minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to the beaches of Mission Bay, 15 minutes to Sea World (you can actually see it from the house) and 5 minutes to the restaurant/bar area of Pacific Beach. Large spacious deck with amazing views.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, safe neighborhood, close to everything San Diego has to offer.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests