Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fantastic location, great owners.

Guest: Joel (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/29/12 Review Submitted: 03/12/12

This is a great little place, attached to the owner's main home but very private. The studio is identical to what you see in the pictures. It's hard to find better value in the northern San Diego beach area, as this place was far nicer than many comparable properties. The property was clean and the owners were very helpful dealing with some very minor problems (this is an old property, as many in San Diego are). I would definitely recommend this place to others.

Owner response:Hi Joel! Thank you for your kind words and positive review. I appreciate it very much! It was great to meet you both and I hope you think of our little Casita if you decide to visit San Diego again in the future. Cheers! Heather

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Guest: C&S
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 02/27/12

Thank you so much for your hospitality! Scott and I enjoyed a very relazing weekend. It was so nice to come back to your Casita, light a fire, and just relax! Thanks for your recommendations too! WE checked out the top of Soledad, which was gorgeous, and were too to Christine's this morning for breakfast. Thanks again!!! C&S SF, Ca.

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Guest: Nancy and Tom - Hope, Maine
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/29/12

Hi Heather, Thanks so much for our visit at your casita last week! We felt so cozy, lazy and relaxed in your special spot in Bird Rock, and we do hope to return some day. We loved exploring your area, and our only regret was that we never did see the “green flash.” But it was fun trying every night!!Our favorite beach of all was Windansea. Take care, and thanks to both you and Dana. Your casita was a very special chapter in our CA trip, thx for your hospitality!

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Guest: Russ & Susan
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

Hi Heather & Dana… many thanks, we really enjoyed the Casita, and La Jolla. It's a lovely place, and we are sure to be back. Thanks again for your hospitality.

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Very nice and a refreshing alternative to a hotel.

Guest: mike (Evansville , in)
Date of Stay: 01/21/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

The Casita was great for my wife and I. It was cold in San Diego while we were ther but the fireplace was the ticket. Heather and Dana were great, even thoughwe hardly saw them.

Owner response:Hi Mike! So sorry I didn't get to see you before you left. The weather was quite chilly during your stay. I hate to tell you, but as soon as you left we had temps in the high 70's. :( Hopefully you can come back again and experience our famous San Diego sunshine that eluded you this trip. All the best!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: B.N.
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/05/11

Hi Heather---We had a lovely stay at the Casita---The gas fireplace was delightful. It was perfect location/comfortable bed. My husband did join me for the weekend (as he was doing business in CA,too). We tended to come in late and leave in the early AM to spend every moment with our new grandchild. Thanks, PS Hope to see you again in the future.

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the perfect hideaway!

Guest: hadashi (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

we enjoyed the Casita for a quick 3-day getaway, and it was wonderful! the location is fantastic -- plenty of great restaurants in walking distance, and the Village is only a short drive. the Casita itself is quite charming. being there in summer we didn't enjoy the fireplace, but we did love the ocean breezes, and the ceiling fan keeps the room comfortable. the amenities are quite nice; the bed is comfy and having the microwave/fridge/utensils and dinnerware was great for being able to pack a lunch for a longer day excursion. Heather is incredibly helpful and full of great suggestions for enjoying the area; they make you feel quite welcome without ever disturbing your privacy. a plus is a lovely outdoor courtyard for enjoying sunny mornings or cool evenings. if you surf, the proximity to Tourmaline is handy (as is Windansea, if you're a brave enough to try it.) we hope to be able to return sooner than later...and maybe experience that fireplace!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words Erika. We'd love to see you again so please keep us in mind if you decide on another quick weekend getaway....then you can try out the cozy fireplace. :)

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place in La Jolla

Guest: Claire (Fort Collins, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our visit to La Jolla. Your house and neighborhood are so beautiful, and the Casita was just perfect for our needs. The Casita was just as it was advertised in pictures and description. It was comfortable, homey, and a great location. We loved that it was right near the bus line so we could hop on and ride into La Jolla for dinner, beaches, etc. and not have to worry about gas, directions or a place to park! I dove right back into work this week with a busy summer ahead, and it was so nice to have that quiet time. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

1st trip to California!

Guest: Jenny & Jeff (Charleston, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/13/11

My fiance and I recently stayed at The Casita after spending the weekend in San Diego! We ran the 1/2 marathon and then headed up the coast to find this little slice of heaven! Heather was super nice and made us feel welcome from the get-go. We quickly learned that the location of The Casita was key! We spent our first morning touring around La Jolla on the beachcruisers left out for us! We saw surfers, seals/sea lions, and got lots of exercise biking up and down La Jolla's hills! We ate breakfast at The Cottage in downtown La Jolla. The food was amazing and the staff was exceptionally friendly! We spent much of the rest of our stay laying out on the beach, eating Mexican food, and touring around San Deigo. The Casita was warm and inviting to come home to each night! Highly recommended if you are looking for a cozy place to stay!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Great Visit

Guest: Dave (St. Louis)
Date of Stay: 03/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

My wife and I stayed at the Casita in late March. The location is excellent. A small park is just across the street and several larger parks are within a mile. Great to have a picnic lunch or visit in late afternoon and have some wine and cheese while watching the surfers and the sun set. Heather is a very gracious and attentive hostess. She is very interested in making your stay enjoyable. Her suggestions on restaurants and activities were on the mark and greatly appreciated. Bottom line we loved the casita, and had a great 8 day stay. Our only regret is we wish we could have stayed longer. We look forward to returning.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: JH
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

...thank you again so much for the opportunity to stay at your wonderful home. We both thoroughly enjoyed the warm coziness of your beautiful casita.

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Tremendous location in a cozy casita

Guest: Gerry (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 10/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

You really cannot top this location for a stay in La Jolla. Away from the action of Windandsea, but close enough to the beaches. Posh neighborhood on the ocean. Great value for a cozy room (much larger than a hotel room) with the privacy that you can't get in a hotel. They even had beach cruiser bikes for our use. Easily 5 stars in my book!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: W&J
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Just wanted to let you know, once again, how much we enjoyed the Casita!! It was a little piece of heaven - a sanctuary - we will always remember. Someday I hope to return. You were so gracious and generous....the wine was enjoyed, believe me. Your decorative touches created an ambiance of complete relaxation. I wish you and your family all the best and continued success. Warm regards,

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Perfect little getaway!

Guest: chelle (NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Casita for 6 days during the Comic Con weekend. It was beyond our expectations! It was a short drive to downtown San Diego so it was away from all the chaos of Comic Con. Heather was wonderful, she was very helpful and very accomodating. The room was clean and had everything we needed for the trip (beach chairs, beach towels, picnic basket, picnic blanket, even 2 bicycles), and was cozy and comfortable. It was a short walk to local shops and restaurants and about 1 mile away from the beach. It was so nice waking up in the morning, getting coffee at the Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, then drinking it across the street at the park overlooking the ocean. We will definitely stay here again the next time we go to San Diego!

Owner response:Michelle and Danny, I'm so glad you both enjoyed your stay in the Casita and it sounds like you lived like a local while in our little town of Bird Rock. I hope you decide to come visit us again next year...we are keeping our fingers crossed that Comic Con stays in San Diego!! Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our little place. :) Cheers! Heather

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

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Guest: kauairocky (kauai)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Loved the casita. Keys & access / entry was a breeze. Excellent location - 5 minute drive to partying nightlife in PB, 5 minute drive to highlife in upscale La Jolla. Easy walk to niche shops and coffe house. Great mexican food at Su Casa! Beautiful bird rock park setting literally right across the small quiet street. Rode the supplied bicycles everyday down to Windansea beach. Large studio with all you need for a couple. Fireplace was a highlite. Stayed in eary July expecting sun and warm weather. Record lower-than-ever daytime high temp (63*)! the fireplace was purfect! for the chilly nites. Nice to be home on Kauai...but if we return to SD we would love to stay at the casita!

Owner response:Hi Rocky - Thank you for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in the Casita despite the lack of sun and warm weather. It was so nice to meet you and your wife...I would love to have you stay in the Casita again one day soon!! (ps - finally, the sun is shining and today it was 80 at the beach!!)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.