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Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot

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Property grounds
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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Twin Beds

Corner Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot

Our Canyon Cottage is a beautiful remodeled cottage sitting up off the street in a serene, private location on a large lot. We enjoy an awesome location, 2 minutes from the freeway, 10 minutes to Mission Beach, Coronado, Little Italy, Downtown, Old Town and Mission Hills. The cottage is on a non-through street, providing our guests a quiet and beautiful spot to enjoy.
The Cottage has a beautiful luscious chefs kitchen with a gorgeous sit down black walnut eat in island. The cottage is fitted with classic Douglas Fir floors in the east coast beach cottage style, accented with pictures and details of the owners boating life and coastal travels.
All rooms are light, bright and full of windows. Sunlight fills the living room daily. Most rooms enjoy views of the surrounding lush neighborhood.
The ‘Master bedroom’ has a wall of windows, a fireplace, and a walk in closet. The ‘Bunk Room’ has beautiful custom nautical style bunks with super comfy Serta mattresses, private reading lights and charging stations for comfy night reading before bed.
The ‘Corner Room’ has windows lining two walls with lovely views down into the lush surrounding neighborhood.
The patio is fitted with old hand cast red brick and lovely woven Lilly furniture and comfy goose down pillows. Large white umbrellas are standard, as is the patio heater, barbecue, large outdoor dining table and market lights above to create the perfect ‘al fresco’ experience. The patio area enjoys views out to the lovely surrounding hills.
We are centrally located, 2 minutes to the freeway, 10 minutes to Mission Beach, Coronado, Little Italy, Downtown, Old Town, Balboa Park and Mission Hills.
We pride ourselves on cottages that feel like home, personal and cozy. As such, dishes, kitchen items, pots and pans, beds, bedding are above and beyond the typical vacation home.
Come stay with us, enjoy, and relax. This is a new listing so take the time to read our guests reviews on our Hidden Villa, just Google VRBO Hidden Villa. Owners live on site.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 627705, STR-06937L

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Middletown, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Town San Diego State Park and Waterfront Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bcb Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Aero Club Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starlite - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot on May 11, 2026 start from $348, 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 Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Canyon Cottage on a huge private lot located?

Located in Middletown, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and within 3 mi (5 km) of Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo. San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Middletown Station is 15 minutes by foot and Washington Street Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing yard. We enjoyed our stay - hosts were very responsive with anything we needed. Would stay again!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobey W.

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

Family Vacation

This was a great place to stay for our family vacation, so close to the zoo and Sea World.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful house

Wonderful house, great location. It was very comfy and peaceful. Couldn’t have been better. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
We stayed 4 nights here, and wished we could stay longer. Such a beautiful haven - everything we could wish for, and more. We loved the friendly feel of this place, lots of useful information, very well equipped kitchen, beach toys, lots of books. Just to note access to this property is up 2 sets of steps which means it’s not the best choice for those with limited mobility
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

A hidden gem!

What a lovely place! We’d totally recommend it. The Villa is gorgeous, the outside space is beautiful, the location perfect and the owners friendly, helpful and very very thoughtful. You can see evidence of this through the Villa with a well supplied kitchen, bathroom and utility; beautiful bedrooms (the fairy lights in the master were so pretty). We would definitely stay again and recommend this place to anyone (although please note if you have mobility issues you can only access it via steps).
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

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

Absolutely adorable little cottage feel

This house was easy to find with the instructions and super cozy and adorable. We (spouse and 4 kids) absolutely loved the house. There's plenty of books, spices if you want to cook and even extra toiletries if you need them. We only had one minor snafu on check in day, and Marc and Genie were incredible with their prompt attention. The gardener Chris was very nice and super excited about a fern coming up which was so sweet. We were so busy running around we didn't get to really enjoy the lovely patio. Will plan to stay longer next time. A tip for others, if the internet is running slow, the modem is on top of the fridge. Just reset it and it will work well. :) We will absolutely be coming back and stay here every time we visit. Thank you Marc and Genie! You have a gorgeous little house and we had a lovely stay. Seriously felt like what a vacation home should feel like.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

Happy Holiday in Middletown!

Our family of four adults stayed at the Canyon Cottage for the Christmas holiday. Everything was superb. Actually the photos don't represent how nice this cottage is and it exceeded our expectations. There were many extra little touches, too numerous to mention, but as frequent VRBO renters, we don't often see the attention to detail that the owners put into this experience. Things like extra towels, toilet paper and paper towels, lots of hangers in large closets, were all great to have on hand. The ample supply of coffee pods for the Kurig, a huge PLUS, chargers for electronics, and sharp knives for cooking! We were not lacking anything!It is also dog friendly with a nice back yard and lawn area and plenty of covers for the furniture so your pet can be comfortable and enjoy the views with you. We took our pet with us everywhere, San Diego is very pet friendly!The only issue in the beginning was the three sets of stairs to get to the cottage. I must have missed that in the description! :) I mentioned to the host upon checkout that lighting needed improvement for climbing the stairs at night and he indicated he would address it.Overall, a great experience. We loved the little holiday decorations -- very tastefully done throughout the house. If you are okay sharing a bathroom as we were, then this is a great location, super clean inside and out, and a very cozy cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP D.

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

Great!!

Enjoyed staying here. Would come back when I’m in town again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Perfect property in a perfect spot

We had the pleasure of staying In this beautiful cottage during our stay in San Diego. In many ways, the pictures don’t do it justice. From the large kitchen to an amazing outside patio and lounging area, it was the perfect spot for a family of five to enjoy San Diego. You can also walk right into the Mission Hills area (great dining options available) and you are just 10 mins away from downtown and Pacific Beaxh. Marc is highly responsive as a host and we could not recommend this property enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Absolutely Fabulouse

We all had an amazing few days and the house was just excellent - clean, tidy, beautifully decorated with a great outdoor space. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Otilia H.

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

Wonderful getaway stay

This home was absolutely perfect for our weekend stay in San Diego. My husband, mom, 3.5 yr old toddler and myself stayed here while we explored San Diego. Enclosed garden made for a relaxing morning with our toddler and the house felt like a home away from home. Beautiful interior design and minutes from all attractions. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Fantastic home!!

My family had a wonderful Christmas holiday at the cottage. I highly recommend this home. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Hidden Hideaway

Pleasant experience ☺Loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beverly P.

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

Well stocked home

This was a nice property, very clean. Property owner thought of everything from treats for the dogs, to enough clean towels for everyone in our party, and even aloe for sunburns. This is a great place to stay for someone with smaller dogs. Unfortunately we have medium to large dogs and received a message that they could heard barking our first evening there. Our second evening we shut all the windows and doors, closed all the blinds, turned two box fans and the television on in order to drown out any noise from outside that might upset them and cause them to bark. We still had to leave our event early due to another message that our dogs could be heard barking again. I wish I could've found out what was upsetting them whether it was people talking outside, the small dog below us, or the wildlife in the yard but we arrived to two dogs sleeping peacefully.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

The house was perfect. So cozy, makes you feel like home away from home.

We all enjoyed it. It had everything you need, just incase you forgot to bring something. It was easy to access. So close to the freeway. Centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marc Cicchetto

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