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Kensington: Beautiful, comfortable Spanish style home

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Ward Canyon Dog Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Adams Avenue Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Saigon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Reading Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kensington: Beautiful, comfortable Spanish style home

Upon pulling up to my casa you will be welcomed to an authentic Monterey Spanish home in the heart of Kensington! Built in 1929, this two story house offers comfort and hominess to visitors of this great city, San Diego. One queen size bed, a double bed and a single day bed are available for sleeping arrangements and there is plenty of sitting space in the living room and kitchen nook for relaxing during the day.

Just a five minute walk from the historic Kensington Village which offers shops, restaurants, ice cream shop, grocer, deli, bars, liquor store, library, and more!

Conveniently located in close proximity to many of San Diego's landmarks and tourist destinations. 15 minutes to downtown including the Convention Center, Gas Lamp District, Stadium & the San Diego Bay. 15 minutes to Balboa Park which features beautiful gardens, museums, promenades, and the world famous SD Zoo. Beaches and Sea World are only 20 minutes away, as well. So much to see, enjoy your stay!

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Mid-City, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Mission Bay. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Ward Canyon Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Adams Avenue Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • AMSD Concerts - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Little Saigon - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Grantville Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bica - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ponce's Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rolberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

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. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

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

Great Stay

The house was more than we expected and the neighborhood was great.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Classic home in a great neighborhood and so many thoughtful touches. Maureen is a Super Host

Wow! Start with beautiful and very comfortable home that reflects Maureen's engaging and fun-loving personality in every room, decorate it for Christmas (like the whole wonderful neighborhood) add breakfast fixings, Christmas cookies, a bottle of wine and so many more inviting touches and you might be almost as good a host as Maureen was.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin D.

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

Awesome San Diego Experience

Our stay at this house was simply awesome. Maureen met us upon arrival, on our schedule. She showed us around the house and went through everything we needed to know which made it easier to get accustomed to the home. And then we had a very pleasant conversation to introduce us to the neighborhood and to San Diego. Maureen is a very pleasant person, as well as very accommodating and responsive. She was truly a pleasure to deal with and was very welcoming. Like having a instant friend. The house itself is one of the most comfortable we have ever stayed in during all the years we have used vacation rentals. It really felt like our home and not just a borrowed place to stay. It was actually hard to say goodbye when the time came. We just felt like we belonged. The home stayed cool in the heat of the day and we loved the private patio where we spent most of our time, having meals and just relaxing. The neighborhood is what I would describe as classic, charming southern California. Stucco homes with tile roofs and lots of palm trees. The whole neighborhood was well cared for and there were alot of people walking and enjoy the outdoors. Like a neighborhood should feel like. The little neighborhood business district was a walkable distance away with shops and restaurants. This was our first time to San Diego, and hopefully not our last. And the next time we plan a trip here, Maureen will be the one we call and we will hope that her place will be available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Lovely Home-Away-From-Home

Our stay in this beautiful home was part of a two-week long family road-trip vacation, and it was a wonderful experience. Maureen was accessible before we even left our home, making sure we were all on the same page, taking steps to address any concerns, and provide tips and suggestions for our stay. She was an intricate part of our first trip to San Diego being fantastic. The Kensington home itself was a treat to call our 'home away from home'. The house was fully stocked with necessities, beautifully-designed, and very comfortable. It was in an incredible neighborhood, within walking distance to Adams Street where there are plenty of eateries, markets, and things to do. We fell in love with San Diego and are already thinking of when we can return. When we do, we will be contacting Maureen for a return stay in her lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Tonya, You were terrific guests and welcome back ANYTIME! You've got the great San Diego vibe now!! Thanks for your great review Maureen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Great place in a great neighborhood!

Maureen was a great host and check in was very easy. Great communication all around. The location is in a beautiful neighborhood with easy freeway access. Maureen followed up regarding items left at the house. Again all around great house, location, and communication from Maureen, Eva, and Lily. Thank you for making us feel welcome! Two things to note. If you like to sleep with the windows open you will get freeway white noise. The beds are 1 queen, 1 full, and 1 single with a trundle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiram C.

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

Kensington San Diego

Kensington is a beautiful neighborhood in San Diego Ca. Arrived at the property and was helped by Lily, the homes curb appeal is awesome. The furnishings and interior is in keeping with the overall beauty of this home. Our host was kind enough to provide us with some welcomed basics in the fridge i.e. Juice, eggs, bread, Butter and fresh fruit. The home is centrally located and literally 2 minutes from the 15 freeway which can have you anywhere in the San Diego area in a matter of minutes. The backyard is great for lounging around in the evenings or mornings. Shops are within walking distance and are very neat and inviting. Really enjoyed our stay at this home would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Hiram, it was great having you. Thank you for the indepth review. Readers love them. Come again!
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