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Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!

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

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Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Food and drink

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Balboa Park
  • Place, San Diego City College
  • Place, Petco Park
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room (Pull out Couch)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!

Must see our VIRTUAL TOUR here:

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Welcome to The Golden Hill Craftsman - we are so pleased you have decided to book with us and hope you have an enjoyable stay. We have remolded this old 1929 craftsman bungalow and proudly brought it back to its original glory with some modern conveniences as well. We hope you appreciate all the updates from the old world and the new. the Golden Hill Craftsman! A fabulous remodeled craftsman bungalow that’s character rich & historically relevant, yet tastefully upgraded & updated with all modern amenities. This remarkable residence is in a prime location at the doorstep of all that San Diego has to offer. The Golden Hill Craftsman is equipped with a chefs kitchen, high speed internet, 55’ Flat Screen TV (with Roku, internet, Netflix, etc.), Washer & Dryer, fully upgraded bathroom, and tons of original hardwood trim, flooring and architectural character and charm. There is a newer HVAC system serving all rooms, and the house is smart home enabled with the door lock, security cameras, amazon Alexa and nest Thermostat. Enjoy! If you need anything during the stay, we are here to ensure your stay in San Diego is one for the memories.

VIRTUAL TOUR here:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=HNDTUwjowcG

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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
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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR-00125L, 642644

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Golden Hill, 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 Old Town San Diego State Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • 25th - Commercial Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College and Balboa Park. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 18 minutes by foot and City College Trolley Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

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

Wonderful

Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking wasnt ideal if you werent able to get a spot in front of the house. House was lively tho and the yard wirked great to let my pup out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Wonderful House and Very Clean

We chose to stay at this house instead of a hotel downtown for a conference. Coming home to this place was very relaxing and quiet too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

First trip to San Diego

We met up with friends for our first trip to San Diego. The house was perfectly located for all our outings. Very cozy but plenty of room for four adults. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robb N.

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

Easy access and comfortable

We stayed a bit over a week while visiting our daughter in college. My wife, dog and I enjoyed the location with easy access to downtown, Balboa Park and Coronado. We’d absolutely recommend Mike’s property to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Golden Hill. It is right near downtown San Diego, Coranado Island and the fabulous beaches. The kitchen was so thoughtfully stocked so when cooking you had everything you needed. Thank you hosts for the thoughtful bottle of wine also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

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

Great Stay

Great house in central location. 15 minutes to just about anywhere you want to be. Not much in the immediate walking neighborhood so make sure to have a car or Uber plans. House was clean. Kitchen is wonderful. Newly remodeled bathroom was very nice. Communication with Mike was easy and he was super responsive before check in and once we were there and couldn’t find the travel crib. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

Great place with good freeway access.

We stayed for a week, enjoyed our stay. Tenant above was a bit noisy and kept taking the best street parking, but wasn’t a big deal. We stayed up late most days. The bottle of wine and snacks were very much appreciated. Would suggest stocking more TP and paper products for longer stays with families. We had to buy our own once we ran out. Area is ok, some homeless close, but that’s everywhere downtown. A bike, beach towels etc would be a nice touch to add. Overall very nice spot, fair price for the area, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spotless and just as pictured. The house is charming and comfortable, we slept well and enjoyed walking the neighborhood. We cooked dinner one night and the kitchen is well equipped. We highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property and we couldn't have been more pleased. We were coming to San Diego for a nearby conference and staying here was SO much better than staying in a cramped hotel room. The work done on the home was so impressive, and every detail was thought of. The communication from the property owner was excellent before, during, and after. We loved it. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was extremely comfortable, clean, conveniently located and stocked with everything we needed to make pur stay fabulous. The host was EXTREMELY responsive and very friendly. Cant say enough nice things about how much we enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive. We had an issue arise and he promptly remedied it. The house is charming and welcoming. Comfortable. It had all the amenities we needed. WiFi was great. Location was perfect for all the activities we had planned for our stay in San Diego. The neighborhood was quiet, the people we encountered seemed friendly. We easily could have stayed much longer had the stars aligned for us. The only issue may be parking - no dedicated spots, however we really lucked out and were able to park right in front of the house the day we arrived and the day we departed - which made loading the car a breeze. Other days we were able to still park relatively close to the house with just a short walk. We will definitely remember this as an option for a future stay in San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Original craftsman detail, great location for week long vacation

We loved this old house with original detail. Great windows and light, peaceful space, quiet and super comfortable sleeping spaces. Worked well for 2 adults and 2 teens. Enjoyed walking through the neighborhood to look at local architecture and stopping at a coffee shop. Great eating and corner stores within blocks. Easy walk to the bus to downtown and trolleys to get to the tourist sites. Easy drive to Balboa Park. Feels like a well loved neighborhood. Owners very responsive and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes M.

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

Great time in Gold Holl

Central location and nicely updated home with charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Family trip

We stayed with our 2 adult kids. The home is suuuuper adorable, so well updated and the size was perfect for the 4 of us. Communication throughout was amazing, though we never felt the need to make contact because the home was so well equipped and met all of our needs. Check-out expectations were also very reasonable compared to other homes we’ve stayed at in the past. Great location. We had a great time .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond and Diane B.

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

Beautiful!

We highly recommend this beautiful home! It’s literally close to everything you need!Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

natalie t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The home was beautiful however they don’t make it clear in the adver
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina A.

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

Cute place close to everything

The place overall was amazing. Updated kitchen and bathroom nice common spaces like living room and dining room. The 2 bedrooms are connected by a jack and Jill bathroom which made it a little challenging with 2 couples but overall very happy with it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarita F.

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

GR8 EXPERIENCE!!!!

Our stay at The Golden Hill Craftsman Bungalow made our 1st visit to San Diego such an AWESOME & incredible experience!!!! The location is PERFECT & accessible to everything & everywhere we wanted to be. The neighborhood is safe, walkable & pleasant & we loved being near the airport, Balboa Park, Coronado & all that San Diego offers. We'd stay again & encourage others to do so too when visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenkosi Z.

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

Got the peace I hoped for.....

Told Mike he was a gem....and indeed he is. Great communication.I stayed for a week, and I enjoyed the clean craftsman immensely. It is as advertised. The bed was comfortable. Even tho there was not much space, Mike was able to add slim end tables with chargers beside both beds. Very useful! Found my favorite sunny spot in the back. Sun (well warm sun) is why I leave Seattle for San Diego county in the winter time and so was happy to find such a warm spot!!The kitchen is full of all kinds of necesary cooking gadgets. The stove is great and does indeed have a fussy detector if you forget to turn on fan when cooking..... as a review previously mentioned.Better a fussy detector than no working smoke detector, right? Did not have a car but was able to walk (and took transit once) to everywhere I needed to get to without much Ubering!! Restaurants, coffee places, and a grocery store were close. While walking around looking for a book store....I was not aware I had walked long enough to reach South Park where I DID find one called The Book Catapult. A neat book store. It also was surrounded by many restaurants! The check in and out were pretty easy. Conclusion: The Craftsman is a lovely place to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Vacation getaway

We loved the property, everything was perfect, nice, comfortable beds, great and quick communication with Mike( property manager). Would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again when back in San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anya L.

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

Beautiful Accommodation

The property was beautifully presented and exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irma S.

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

Historic and Modern

We loved this property! The craftsman style was so well preserved - the place felt historic and modern at the same time. It was SUPER clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed and more. Although there is a tenant who lives upstairs, it was quiet and felt completely private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike

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We Love traveling and experiencing the culture via food. Love family, love our work and yoga. Living a life of positivity, passion and fun are what make us happy

Why they chose this property

Welcome to the Golden Hill Craftsman! A fabulous remodeled craftsman bungalow that’s character rich & historically relevant, yet tastefully upgraded & updated with all modern amenities. This remarkable residence is in a prime location at the doorstep of all that San Diego has to offer. The Golden Hill Craftsman is equipped with a chefs kitchen, high speed internet, 55’ Flat Screen TV (with internet, Netflix, Apple TV, etc.), Washer & Dryer, fully remodeled bathroom, and tons of original hardwood trim, flooring and architectural character and charm. There is a new HVAC system serving all rooms, and the house is smart home enabled with the door lock, security cameras, amazon Alexa and nest Thermostat.

Your neighborhood:
Name the cuisine and you'd be walking distance or a couple minute Uber/Lyft ride to it. Located in the walkable community of Golden Hill you are just east of Downtown San Diego, <10 minutes from the airport, Balboa Park, Downtown, Coronado and an easy access point to everything that San Diego has to offer, yet walk-able and accessible to all convenience nearby. Golden Hill was one of the first communities developed at the turn of the 20th century and is rich with character and historical charm. Situated in a residential enclave, this is an excellently located base camp for your San Diego stay!

What makes this property unique

Welcome to The Golden Hill Craftsman - we are so pleased you have decided to book with us and hope you have an enjoyable stay. We have remolded this old 1929 craftsman bungalow and proudly brought it back to its original glory with some modern conveniences as well. We hope you appreciate all the updates from the old world and the new.

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