Little Italy-Downtown-Salsa Casita

• What a great place!!

  What a great place!!

  • Guest Barb
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/19/13
  My daughter, sister-in-law and I stayed here while I attended a conference at the Convention Center. I can't say enough good about it. We enjoyed cooking in well stocked kitchen, but Little Italy was so close we had to sample several restaurants-some of the best Italian food I've ever had. We rented a car to get furthur out (and the garage staff was fabulous), but you wouldn't need one. The trolley station is only two and a half blocks away and service is timely. We purchased Compass passes for 4 days and could travel very easily. Back and forth to the convention center was a breeze. We drove up to San Jaun Capristrano, but if I came back, I'd take the train up there. The condo was cozy, the beds very comfortable. We enjoyed spending time on the patio the first few days when the weather was nice. Unfortunately, it rained and was cold the last 2 days, but it didn't stop us from having a wonderful time here. We never used the computer, but having WiFi was great, as we all have iPads. Karen was great to work with and got things to us quickly, including returning our damage deposit. I would highly recommend staying here, and if I ever go back to San Diego, I will definately stay here.

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

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  • Guest Kevin
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/06/12
  Hi Karen & Russ Just a short note to say how much we all enjoyed staying at your apartment. We found it an ideal location and within easy reach of all the places we wanted to go. San Diego is now in my top 5 of places visited and I will highly recommend your place to any of my friends visiting. We had a week in Las Vegas and then came back to San Diego and had a couple of days in Ocean Beach to finish our vacation. Once again thanks for all the clear and easy directions etc And if we revisit in a few years I will be in touch. I receved your cheque and paid it in last week , said it could take 2 weeks to clear but proably quicker Thankyou. All the Best Kevin and Mairi,Tam & Jacqui

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• Just as nice as the pics

  Just as nice as the pics

  • Guest hikergirl
  • Date of stay 09/12/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  Great place to stay - close to the trolley, amazing food in Little Italy, Quiet and comfortable. Made leaving the car parked in the garage very easy. Walked everywhere!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great Experience

  Great Experience

  • Guest Huey
  • Date of stay 03/18/12
  • Review Submitted 05/09/12
  This is my second experience with VRBO and I had no complaints. The condo was comfortable and had everything I needed, including a computer with Internet access. Near the condo were great restaurants, shopping, attractions, and transportation (Train, Coaster, Buses, Trolley). The transportation is excellent. For $11 return I took the Coaster to Oceanside, California and enjoyed lunch on the end of the pier at Ruby's. I also purchased an MTS pass for four days for under $20 and this gave me unlimited travel via bus and trolley. I took the Trolley to the malls, as well as took the bus to the San Diego Zoo. In addition, I took the Ferry to Coronada Island. This condo really is in an excellent location and had all the required amenities. Dealing with Karen, the owner, was a pleasure and I would stay at her condo again if in San Diego.

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

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• Great location

  Great location

  • Guest Geo
  • Date of stay 03/02/12
  • Review Submitted 04/29/12
  We stayed at the Salsa Casita the first part of March with our good friends from the Seattle area. The location and weather were perfect for walking to the great restaurants in Little Italy and on the waterfront. We did rent a car to explore the area and appreciated the secure garage in the building and the excellent service from the attendants. The bright red sofa and chairs were fun and ever so comfortable for those times we spent reading and watching our must-see basketball games. It was a nice winter get-away.

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

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• A great first experience with VRBO

  A great first experience with VRBO

  • Guest ted
  • Date of stay 06/12/11
  • Review Submitted 08/03/11
  We've never used VRBO for our vacation until we visited Karen & Russ' place. It was awesome. The location was very convenient, the condo was spotless, and VERY organized. We had a splendid time and Karen is a great host, even though we never actually met. It was our home away from home and is a totally different experience than a hotel. The kitchen is stocked with all the basics to cook with, there's tea and coffee. It was just wonderful. Thanks Karen & Russ!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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  • Guest Cheryl F and Family
  • Date of stay 07/27/11
  • Review Submitted 07/30/11
  I just wanted to thank you for your beautiful condo. You filled it with beautiful things and we throughly enjoyed it. The grandkids especially loved the pool, it was a good fit for them! If we're in need of a place to stay in San Diego again, we will certainly contact you.

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  • Guest Amy
  • Date of stay 10/15/09
  • Review Submitted 07/30/11
  Dear Karen, I wanted to thank you again for opening up your home to us. We really couldn't have found a more special place to share our time together. Please know that we have treated it as if it werre our own. Sincerely Amy S

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• EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATION!!

  EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATION!!

  • Guest Claude
  • Date of stay 11/21/09
  • Review Submitted 12/05/10
  Good Morning Karen & Russ, We left our temporary San Diego home yesterday at 10:00 AM. We had a wonderful time. My daughter and I cooked our Thanksgiving dinner in your cozy condo. Took a long walk to the wharf while the bird was in the oven and ate al fresco on the patio. If people take the time to read your well organized package, it will make their stay that much more enjoyable. I can't think of anything you left out. It was everything you advertized and more. Your mini office setup made it so easy to take care of a couple of business matters I couldn't leave behing. It allowed me to really enjoy our stay in San Diego. We will definitely keep your place in mind for futute trips, Happy Holidays, Claude and Donna

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  • Guest Elly
  • Date of stay 07/19/10
  • Review Submitted 08/04/10
  "Perfect place, ideal for downtown" "I can't say how much I enjoyed our stay at this condo. The place is exactly as described on the web site and has everything you need but never usually have in a vacation rental. This means that you can actually cook things without having to buy all the ingredients, like full bottles of oil or jars of spices, and you can do your laundry without buying a full box of detergent. The furnishings are lovely, the beds are super comfy and there's some books and DVDs if you fancy a quiet night in or run out of things to read. The condo is really handy for downtown and the trolley (and Amtrak at the Santa Fe depot) but is on a quiet street so there's no problem with noise. Extraordinary Desserts is round the corner, as is Little Italy, so there's always food available with only a very short walk. All in all I really loved it and would happily stay again."

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Additional information about rental rates

Refundable deposit of $500 due with booking. Total rent and cleaning fee due 60 days prior to occupancy

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning fee of $120 for first 2 guests and $20 per person addl.

Taxes included.