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Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking

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A dining area with a long table set for six, flanked by chairs, with a view of a laundry room through an archway.
A bed with a white and blue striped bedspread, two yellow pillows, and a gray and white striped pillow.
A wooden table with a red umbrella, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small round coffee table, a side table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a sink. There is a framed picture on the wall and a plant on the dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Adams Avenue Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Adams Avenue Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Banshee
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Soda Bar
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Mid-City, a neighborhood in San Diego, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for USS Midway Museum, or check out an event or a game at Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Adams Avenue Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Normal Heights United Methodist Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Banshee - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Soda Bar - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kensington Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Grantville Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Madi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Torque Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blind Lady Ale House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking on Dec 21, 2026 start from $196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious~Charming Normal Heights Retreat n the Heart of San Diego~A/C & Parking located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Balboa Park and Mission Valley Mall. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in San Diego. The property was perfectly situated for everything we wanted to do, and we were able to get to every spot on our list without any hassle. Check-in and check-out were both smooth and simple, with clear instructions and no stress on either end. The space was tidy and spotless when we arrived, and it made the whole trip feel relaxing from the start. We’d happily stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the retreat, great communication with host, clean and comfortable place to stay and good location for exploring San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely little place! Loved having a nice retreat to come home to after our San Diego adventures out. The place was so clean and comfortable, and it's a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a great price. Would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2026
Hello Elizabeth ~ Thanks again for staying at our get-away.. I saw your 8/10 rating and was curious — what could we have done differently to make your stay a 10? We really value guest feedback and would love to learn from your experience. Warmly - Debbie 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very quiet and clean. Comfortable bed and very well maintained property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Near Adams restaurants and coffee shops,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and very comfy little house. Excellent location, close to freeways and great dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good parking. Host checked on us often. Very comfy and homey feeling. Very clean. I would definitely stay here again. Grocery store and variety of restaurants nearby, and also ice cream shops. Very safe neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location! Very walkable and safe feeling neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants. Quiet location, set back from the street with helpful designated parking spot. Enjoyable outdoor space and comfortable bed & furnishings made the extended stay a true delight!
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet clean stand alone house was perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed the private patio in back. Mattress was comfortable. The off street parking was great because parking on the street was tough to come by. Great places for breakfast and dinner were within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and lots of room. Good location! Well stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. This place was just like the listing in the pictures. The neighborhood is lively and the car port was very necessary. Debbie, the manager was very friendly and easy to get a hold off.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy bed, great blackout blinds, dark and cool bedroom. Smart tv and comfy couch for relaxing, and a really good shower too. Loved the little cookie shop around the corner and visited several great coffee shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. It was an ideal place to rest, eat and sleep after our busy days out and about in San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice cozy place, close to coffee, food, and delicious gelato! The house has just about everything you need. Many thanks to Debbie!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Spanish style charmer

I loved my stay. Absolutely beautiful and so well appointed. Easy to walk to lots c of fun places and great location to drive to any place you might want to visit while in San Diego
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Granddaughter Trip

Our stay was great nice and clean and had everything we needed. The only issue we had was with the TV but that could have been operator error.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice place to stay

The house was clean. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood is pretty quiet, I very rarely heard any outside noise during the night. It's in a great location too, there are many good restaurants and coffee shops within a 15 minute walking radius.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Not far from Gaslamp.

Not too far from gaslamp. Very close to local bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
Thanks Christopher for the 5* Review! So happy to have had you stay in our get-away. Please reach out if we can help you in the future - you were a great guest! Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a week while helping care for our granddaughter who is in Rady Children's Hospital. The place was indeed spacious and clean and was a great getaway at the end of the day. The amenities were very good, including a new toaster and coffee pot that our host provided by next day Amazon to replace the ones which were not working.The neighborhood has a nice selection of restaurants and shops. There is a Von's just 3 minutes away that proved to be very convenient. Freeway access is quick and easy with simple connections all around San Diego.The only rough spot was our arrival. The battery in the electronic lock had failed and it took a while to connect with the host in order to get access to the lockbox with the key. Once that was fixed the rest of the trip was very smooth.We would definitely stay here again when we come back to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent and there were many places to eat, drink and be merry within walking distance. The house was quiet, clean and even had a washer and dryer in the laundry room.....what a big plus. Besides the usual plates ,cups and dishes there was blenders, baking essentials and an instant on water kettle. A lot of thought has been put into the residence to make it a comfortable stay. I did cuss out the TV remote to get that to work but after changing the batteries our relationship greatly improved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing

I would rent this vrbo again it was just perfect. Everything and more in the description. Great location to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
Thank you Debi for the 5 * Review! So happy you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back anytime. Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming and Comfortable

We loved this retreat! It felt so comfortable and welcoming from the moment we opened the door. It is nicely decorated and VERY clean! Nice location to walk to a variety or restaurants, bars and the best ice cream ever - all located on Adams Ave. Easy to Uber to all the fun places in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House in looks and condition, was as shown! Such a wonderful and inviting place to walk into. Loved the space from the inside to the outside seating area. Fully appreciated the 1 parking space. The location is unmatched. Down the block from the event I was going to as well as so many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, clean and comfortable!

I’ll come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
PLEASE DO return - would love to have you stay again. I'm thrilled you gave the little house a full 5* review! Debbie
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