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Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches

Family-friendly holiday home in San Diego with a water park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10104.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of San Diego
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
  • Place, Hotel Circle
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches

Welcome to San Diego; across from the University of San Diego. Full sized master bedroom and bath (with king sized bed), mid-sized bedroom/office with queen sized bed; and a newly build (March 2024) third bedroom (two full sized beds); Airy windows; light-filled room; rooms have blinds that darken it very well.

Very comfortable, quiet household environment. Hardwood floor with cozy family room.

Great location in San Diego, 3.5 mile bike ride to Mission Beach along Mission Bay bike trail. 3.5 miles to downtown; Sea World 2 miles (this is the perfect place to stay for a small family visiting SD for a trip to Sea World); to La Jolla: 10 miles; Balboa Park: 3.5 miles; 35 minutes to Legoland! Disneyland: 90 minutes/mi. Trolley stop and route is across the road; 1/4 mile from my house.

It is a quiet street in a fun neighborhood that serves USD students. Starbucks is near the trolley stop. Golf is literally across the street, along with the YMCA. Just down the road is Fashion Valley for shopping and Old Town for sightseeing—all within walking distance.

Guests have exclusive access to the entire home. Additionally, they have access to the washer and dryer, which are located in the garage.

I’ll be available during the day and into the early evening for questions or issues that pop up. Just send me a message.

Silver Terrace is the little-known name of this small neighborhood just south of the University of San Diego. It is a very centrally located one just minutes from numerous highly popular destinations such as: Sea World, Mission Bay Park, Mission Beach, Old Town, Downtown, Fashion Valley Mall and La Jolla. Within a 10 minute walk you'll be within range of a trolley stop, multiple coffee shops, brewery tasting room, numerous restaurants, and a YMCA.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the property; Quiet hours after 9 PM; No parties or events; Turn off lights and appliances when not in use;
Follow check-in and check-out procedures; Pay any additional fees, if applicable; Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement
A security deposit hold (typically $500) will be applied to the card on file.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-04332L, 629717

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Linda Vista, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Waterfront Park and Belmont Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • University of San Diego - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose Donuts - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Paloma - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Remy - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fashion Valley Mall and University of San Diego. Mission Bay and Hotel Circle are also within 3 miles (5 km). Morena - Linda Vista Station is 12 minutes by foot and Tecolote Road Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Great Rental

Truly enjoyed our stay, the home was clean and well kept!! Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Amazing stay!

The place was extremely clean and perfect for our family. Very conveniently located near Sea World, the Zoo and many other San Diego destinations. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our family mini-vacation! Check in & check out was very easy. It was just as the review stated located just a short walk to transit system, near beaches, sea world & quiet street. The home was very pleasant with 3 bedrooms, roll bed & 2 bathrooms. Nice little kitchen with gas stove, nice oven, Mr Coffee drip pot but Starbucks was an enjoyable walk for morning coffee. Nice stacked Washer & Dryer was centrally located & quiet. We enjoyed the 5 minute fireworks show from Sea World each night (going on through Labor Day!) would do it again in a heartbeat!
Front of house
Parking spot next to house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifee B.

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

Great location.

We enjoyed our stay in San Diego and this was a great location to base out of.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Braves trip

Attentive Host and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

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

Exactly what we needed

We were in town for a conference at USD. The house was convenient and comfortable - just what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIE R.

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

Quaint cottage stay

Check in was easy. Owner responded to our needs quickly. Convince location to Old town.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Good use of space

The property is small but all of the space is used well. There are also a few good food options within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Comfortable stay

This was exactly as advertised. It was perfect location for visiting my daughter at USD and short drive to all destinations. Clean and comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

San Diego Stay

Great location. Stayed almost three weeks to visit first grandchild. Literally 10-15 minutes from anything you would want to see in San Diego. Excellent communication with owner who responded quickly to a few VERY minor requests. Outside table and grill were comfortable gathering spot. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

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

Most enjoyable VRBO ever!

We rented this house for a surprise 50th birthday for one of my best friends. It was roomy enough and comfortable for 5 adults to spend the weekend. The owner was very friendly and available any time we needed anything, including running an iron over to us when we needed it and replacing the propane tank on the grill when it was empty. Highly recommend! 10 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina P.

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

Good location, but needs a little TLC

If you are needing to use both beds in this cottage, the guest bed is in need of replacement. Our adult son, normal weight, could not sleep on the bed because of old mattress very uncomfortable. A foam pad was put on to try to mitigate this problem, but it is also old and very mushy. The sofa is supposed to be allow for additional sleeping arrangements, but it is also old and kind of blown out. The kitchen was adequate, but could use some upgrades. Not enough coffee cups for 4-6 people and very minimal silverware.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and well organized. Easy 10-15 minute commute to the MCRD for family's of new Marines. Kitchen is adequately equipped for cooking your own meals, as we did. Very comfortable space for our group of 8.Very easy communication with Jimmy during our stay when we did have a concern. He was able to help right away.
Kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valaree P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a cute little house! Prefect place to stay if going to SeaWorld, just a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! It was a little warm in the afternoons/evenings but opening the door cooled it off rather quickly. The beds were comfortable and the property was nice and clean. The air conditioning in the master bedroom and the guest bathroom fan were very loud but fortunately we didn't need to use them too much. The icemaker in the freezer wasn't working which was a bit of a bummer but overall the property suited our purposes nicely and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We definitely enjoyed or stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were on a family vacation. We were very comfortable and so glad the bedrooms are air conditioned. The host, Jimmy, was easy to reach. The location was close to every place we wanted to go. The description says the washer and dryer are in the garage, but they are inside the house, which is a plus. Yes, we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joychanda M.

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

Fourth of July weekend

The location is great. It is in a reasonable distance of all the attractions San Diego has to offer. The host was very nice and responded very quick. I had a family of 7 and it was a perfect fit. There is no AC throughout the home, it is only in the bedrooms. Also, there is only one TV in the living room and the main bedroom, the other two rooms do not have TVs. Overall it’s a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Pleasant stay

Great location to all sites. Clean spacious house in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Long weekend

Great little house to stay in close to lots of fun things. There are a few different rentals that use the same driveway, but didnt really see anyone else. We stayed with our family of 5 and it had PLENTY of space for us. I would still not have felt crowded with even 8 of uscould have
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Host is incredibly kind!

The accommodations were perfect for our party of five, including a room with two beds that 25 year old best friends were able to share while still having their own beds. But even more impressive than the accommodations was the kindness of Jimmy, the host! Our 25 year old daughter had some special medical considerations that Jimmy bent over backwards to help us with so that our daughter was able to join us on this trip! His housekeeper also went above and beyond to help us with the need. Truly special people and I would recommend any home Jimmy manages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Cozy SoCal Cottage!

My family spent a long weekend in San Diego and enjoyed this house as our respite spot. Comfortable rooms and nice living areas ensured we all got to spend lots of time together. This home offered many amenities that made our stay all the more enjoyable - there is even a piano! This was a great location for us because we found ourselves traveling south to downtown SD and also north to the La Jolla/Del Mar areas and this was a perfect middle spot. The only snafu we encountered was WiFi that could not sustain any connection for our devices or for using the streaming services on the tv. Truly, we enjoyed our stay very much and would likely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene S.

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

Lovely vacation

My family and I stayed in the cottage for a week. It was convenient to all the site we wanted to visit. It has a piano which was a great delite for my husband. All of our needs were met. All in all a very good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel W.

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

Quick getaway

We loved the location & enjoyed how quickly we could get to see all that we wanted to see. Only issue was Living Room tv was slow to stream & seemed to have WIFI issues, bedroom TV had no issues so we were able to watch Thursday night football in there :) this is my 2nd time renting from host as I had previously stayed in smaller unit. Look forward to booking unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by James Morrison

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I love to travel, and when I first started hosting as a young, single professional in my early 30s, it was a great way to subsidize that passion. Now, I'm a little older, have a family of my own, and a few gray hairs to boot. My traveling habit has unfortunately been reduced as time commitments pile up. So now, this service helps me provide for my family while still allowing me to meet new people from other parts of the world.

As a host, I like to give my guests their space but can be available at a moment's notice (I live 5 minutes away).

I look forward to continuing my vacation rentals to meet new people and share our experiences.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this property because I was familiar with the neighborhood and it's central location.

Since I've purchase the property I've made many upgrades to it including the following: new flooring, crown molding, brand new bathrooms, and a new mantle piece. I hope you enjoy all the upgrades.

What makes this property unique

I would say the main benefit to this house is it's proximity to so many wonderful attractions San Diego has to provide. One could argue that it is located in the heart of San Diego.

Additionally, it's near the trolley line (5 minute walk) and the neighbors are super friendly.

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