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Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix

Family-friendly guesthouse with water park and outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
NZ$278
avg per night

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, Grossmont College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$278
avg per night

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About the area

La Mesa

Located in La Mesa, this guesthouse is near theme parks and in the mountains. San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and San Diego Bay. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Viejas Arena - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 17 min drive - 22.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
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About this property

Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix

Gorgeous private setting just minutes from all San Diego has to offer. Enjoy San Diego living with this private Casita. Outdoor dining, firepit, salt water pool, tree house all on over an acre. only 1 visible neighbor, otherwise completely private. This is a perfect Casita with full size kitchen, basics provided, full size living room and a private bedroom with spacious closet and beautiful views. Full size washer and dryer available in storage, extra space provided if needed for bikes or surf boards. The beautiful views can be appreciated while eating outdoors, swimming or in front of the firepit.

Extra amenities can be provided such as a smores kit, wine, stocked refrigerator, fresh fruit, private parties, or wedding/baby showers. This is the perfect setting as it is beautiful yet private.

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50 pet fee per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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: 25
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix located?

This family-friendly La Mesa guesthouse is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Helix Park, The Water Conservation Garden and Cuyamaca College. The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Private Detatched Guest House in Mt. Helix Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable property. Melissa was very responsive to us when we had questions.We would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

Great accommodations! Comfortable, quiet, and had everything we need. Beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

peaceful

i would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really beautiful guesthouse in a stunning location. The house was fully equipped with all the comforts. Nice pool. The internet connection was not very stable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

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

Amazing

Our family enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed. It was very comfortable, clean, and smelled great. My boys wanted to swim here more than any other of the activities in San Diego. The views were great and the outside patio with table was enjoyable to eat outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle D.

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

Summer Vacation

The property was very nice and well maintained. Kitchen was stocked well. Great view. 20 min drive to Ssndiego. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Sprinter Upgrade

It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The guest house was amazing and had a great view. The location was also good and close to shopping, dining, and events. We came for the Alabama Shakes concert. Everything was awesome. The property manager responded to my questions fast. We just wish we had a heads up there was going to be a group of young men having a rather loud pool party. But! It wasnt long and seemed harmless. We would definitely stay again and enjoy the beautiful area. We loved it! Beautiful home! We made sure to keep it immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy and Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here to move our daughter into SDSU. It was close to campus and was perfect for our needs. Timing didn't allow us to enjoy the pool, but it definitely looks nice! The hosts were great to deal with! There was a small plumbing issue with the dishwasher that we contacted the host about and they were over a few hours later to assess the situation and collectively we came up with a game plan for a work around. 10/10 would recommend and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The spacious guest house is in a private, quiet area. The grounds are beautiful. Check-in was easy. Dog-friendly. The hosts were gracious. I enjoyed my stay in this lovely spot very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Wonderful and Quiet

The property is nice and secluded, we had our dog with us who loved the property. The unit was a great size with a wonderful patio area to enjoy the San Diego weather. We will definitely book the property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful Comfort

I could not asked for a better place to stay, this place definitely exceeded all my expectations. San Diego adjacent the host were great, very friendly and communication was great. Will stay here again on my next trip if they will have me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel E.

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

Close To SD With Beautiful Views

The rental was the perfect location for our family of 4. It is close to San Diego, the neighborhood was quiet, and the views were amazing! The house was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The only thing I would suggest is maybe a few more spatulas for cooking, and dusting the air vents in the living room. Overall, it was a good stay and I would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna V.

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

I will come again!

We spent the month of February in this rental. We were comfortable and there was a convenient place next to the house for the dog to go potty. It was beautiful and quiet there. There is a very narrow and steep driveway and difficult to maneuver with our big pick up. We are planning on returning next year. If there was a request, we wish the couch was two recliners instead so we could put our feet up.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

What a gem!

I was born and raised in San Diego, so I know the value of this property. Convenient to so many things yet secluded and quiet. The host were amazing, and very helpful. I'm hesitant to say how happy I am about this property because I don't want others to be there the next time I want to stay! This will definitely be my go to property when staying in San Diego
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ava L.

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

Very beautiful and private casita in good location

Stayed with my family in this rental over Christmas and had a great time. The rental was decorated with fun holiday decor including a tree. The house is well stocked with everything we needed. The property is absolutely beautiful and feels very private and quiet, while being close to a main road that gets you to El Cajon, La Mesa, and the freeways in minutes. The yard is very spacious but it is shared with the main house. There are a couple dogs that live in the main house that are allowed to run unleashed in the yard, just as a heads up in case you are travelling with pets or small children (they are small and good dogs but just took us by surprise). The host is very kind and gracious. We had an incident with our dog getting sick while we were travelling and the host was very understanding and communicative regarding our repayment for damages. Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Casita house

The house was super old and had that moldy house smell pretty bad. Lots of cob webbs and spiders. Floors and rugs where quite dirty. Nice quite neighbor hood. Access to the house was difficult if you have a large truck. Tight turns and steep hills. The pool was lovely but is not heated and is right outside the hosts back door..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

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

Awesome stay

Great place to stay for vacation. Hosts are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Visiting Family in California

We loved the property and where the guest house was located. Everything we needed was there. Nice and friendly property owners plus loved the 2 dogs. When we go back to El Cajon we hope this property is available.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Nice quiet place in La Mesa

This is a nice quiet place to stay in La Mesa. The house was well equipped and clean. We stayed while visiting family in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Gorgeous, friendly, welcoming!

Beautiful inside and out. Hosts were welcoming and accomodating. Gave us great suggestions for sightseeing, like the old town trolley and coronado dog beach. We had everything we needed there for our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie J.

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

Perfect accommodation for SDSU activities

Stayed here for son’s orientation to SDSU. It had everything we needed and more. We didn’t even use the pool! The only draw back (but out of owners control) was the tricky pulling out from driveway onto the main road. Owner was responsive and fast. I’ll be staying here again over the next 6 years when I visit my son!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farrah S.

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

friendly hosts & very accommodating!

Everything was so beautiful and set up for extra levels of comfort! They were accommodating when we changed our guest number last minute and were so nice to talk with! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Casita

We really enjoyed staying at this property. The host went above and beyond ensuring we were comfortable. Very peaceful setting, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

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

Great hidden gem!

This is a lovely little house with everything you need to stay . Beautiful view and comfy beds and a pool! Great experience all around. Owners are very kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024