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Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, a barbecue grill, and seating arrangements.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and green upholstered bar stools.
A modern living room with a yellow sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a washing machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a yellow sofa, a glass coffee table, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Middletown, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Brass Rail - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rich's Nightclub - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 19 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aero Club Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shakespeare Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Fresh Mexican Food - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area 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 Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area located?

Located in Middletown, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. San Diego Zoo and Old Town San Diego State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Middletown Station is 19 minutes by foot and Washington Street Station is 20 minutes.

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. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Super accommodating host and great property. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2023
Thank you Anna! I am glad we were able to accommodate you at (a day) early arrival!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute and Quaint

The property is beautiful. The house is well equipped with almost everything you need. Lydija is a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host! Great Stay!

My wife and I were so glad we picked this property to stay at. The cottage is quaint, cozy, quiet and clean! Great location. Minutes away from MCRD. Lydia is great host. She went above and beyond! Thank you Lydia!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 stars all around

We have enjoyed every aspect of our stay- a beautiful spot with beautiful hosts...
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We loved the place close to everything we wanted to see in San Diego we will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage stay

We had a great time. The cottage was in a great location, very peaceful and clean. Lydia and Mitch are fantastic people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All around excellent!

The space was exactly what we needed for our three day weekend! Cute, craftsman style space with private back patio. The pictures undersell this place. I highly recommend this place to stay and the hosts. They were very helpful and courteous. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mission Hills Cottage

A charming, quiet, well-equipped cottage in a lovely, walkable neighborhood convenient to Mission Hills, Old Town, Hillcrest, Little Italy, Bankers Hill and downtown. Several bus lines are nearby. Balboa Park is easy to reach. Numerous nearby restaurants and coffee shops. Washer/dryer is a definite plus! Lydia is a gracious, accommodating host who will do whatever she can to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Quiet and yet in neighborhood close to downtown & Old Town. Ten minutes to the beach. Can walk to great restaurants & bars. Your own private deck & garden. We live in the neighborhood & stayed here while water damage to our house was being fixed, but would be a great place for out of town visitors also.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very fine secluded private quiet.

Great location. Near all major attractions. Good restaurants nearby. Very friendly. Charming and functional. All amenities included. Nice patio space. A bit rustic but cottage comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very quiet and comfortable.

This Guest house is very quiet and comfortable in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Lydia's Cottage. The property was extremely clean and had everything I was looking for--great location on a quiet, suburban street, where I felt very safe; great kitchen and bathroom, very updated and stocked with all amenities; the porch in the back is wonderful--a lovely place to relax. Lydia and her family were very welcoming. I will definitely request to stay here again, if it is available on my future trips to San Diego.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We Love it

Everything was Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
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