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Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space.

Be one of the first to enjoy this newly renovated suite, located on the beautiful foothills of Mount Helix. Roll out of bed and enjoy a cup of coffee in the patio listening to birds chirping all day long. ALL of the city's top attractions are a short drive away. This beautiful space is clean, crisp and decorated with great style. Indoor work station with strong WiFi signal makes this an excellent work space too :)

*Enjoy*
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1) No Smoking allowed. Fee for painting walls and ceiling to remove smoke smell inside the unit is $850 on top of the additional cleaning fee of $175.
2) This is a peace lovers paradise so no unregistered guests are allowed on the property at any time - so no parties or entertaining non-guests.
3) Additional cleaning fee of $175, if the unit is left excessively dirty. 4) Guests need to come prepared to use their hotspot in case of an outage.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-10735L
Property # 2920481
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Spring Valley

Located in Mount Helix, a neighborhood in Spring Valley, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Spring Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • FAITH CHAPEL - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Bancroft - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min drive - 22.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 20 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loretos Mexican Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix on Jun 7, 2026 start from $179, 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 Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lush GuestHouse in Serene Mount Helix located?

Located in Mount Helix, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mount Helix Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The Water Conservation Garden and The Magnolia are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. All amenities I needed were provided for. One of the many great things about this place is how quiet and peaceful it is.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akiko A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so clean house, quiet neighborhood, big parking spots etc… Everything was so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Janice S.

beautiful, house,gteat honeymoon spot.enjoyed our short stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, lovely neighborhood close to convenient shopping. Both bed and couch were very comfortable for sleeping. Nice to have a washer and dryer in the guest house. Very quiet area. Took a couple of nice long walks up to the top of Mt. Helix for amazing views. Convenient location for visiting San Diego State University.This place had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very smooth check in process. It was nice and quiet. Has nice appliances, large refrigerator. Black out curtains in the bedroom. Smart TV I was able to sign in to YouTube TV and Netflix with my credentials and it was like we never left home. Plenty of parking. Host answered all questions almost immediately. Highly recommend!,
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The guest house was a perfect place for us to stay for two weeks while we helped our son and daughter-in-law with our grandchildren. It had everything we needed. It was clean, comfortable, and well kept. It was a great refuge for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking, check-in, and access were easy. The guest house is a separate building from the host's residence, visually separated by a tall hedge, so there's plenty of visual privacy. The guest house was very spacious (especially for a single guest) and well-furnished and equipped with the supplies one would need and expect for a stay of several days. The host was easily reachable and responded timely in the VRBO app. The property is convenient to highways, but on a private drive and I wasn't bothered by road noise (I'm usually sensitive to such things). This property was a phenomenal value as a retreat and a private place to stay during the conference I was attending.One tip: Check with the host in advance if you do need extra peace and quiet during the day. Nights and weekdays were very quiet, on the Saturday that I stayed there was a fair amount of noise during the day from the groundskeeper and from an outdoor gathering with people playing - the hedges and blinds provide excellent visual isolation, but sound did travel quite well.
Entrance - note the tall hedge to the right (there's another tall hedge to the left).
Kitchen and part of living/family room.
Comfy sectional.
Laundry is just past the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Great stay

Perfectly clean, perfectly furnished, a great location. Definitely 5 stars.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dallin M.

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

Awesome Stay

Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to be relatively close to the beach but more removed from it as well! Very clean and hospitable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

Cozy and quiet!

Clean, quiet, cozy, central location just a short drive from downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

Wonderful cozy guesthouse

This is the second time we have stayed here and hope to return next year. The home is clean, comfortable and so well situated. It’s perfect for our 2 week stay while we visiting our San Diego family.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Beautiful Hidden Gem

This property had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phulip A.

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

Wonderful

Great area and attentive hosts. Met all my need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyra M.

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

Beautiful property & amazing hosts!

The accommodation was super clean and in a very nice neighborhood! There were grocery stores and some food places within walking distance (5-10 minute walk) and the hosts were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Cutest little bungalow with a wonderful front porch!!!

We loved our stay at this vacation rental. It was quiet, private and had wonderful flowers around the patio. I’d stay here again 10/10! We were able to walk to the grocery store and ate our meals outside on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daysia R.

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

3 night stay

Came to visit family and enjoy San Diego and the weather. This was a great place to wind down each night. I would 100% recommend this home to stay. Also the host is very kind and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

Great guest house

This cute guest house was just right for our visit to the San Diego area. It was clean, comfortable and efficient, exactly as the pictures showed. It is close to El Cajon, where our daughter lives, and conveniently located to all highways going downtown and to the beaches. Hope to come back again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

I'll be back

Wonderful location, very spacious and clean. I'll definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, it was well appointed, we were comfortable, it was very quiet, & the location was great for us--just 8 minutes away from family. We gave it a 4 b/c there were occasional faint mildew & sulfur odors. Instructions on how to navigate the TV options would have been nice, also. All said, it's very nice, the host is responsive, and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

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

Perfect for our stay in San Diego

My wife and I stayed here while visiting friends in Spring Valley. The guesthouse is separate from the main house and is large and quiet with all the amenities we needed. The kitchen is well appointed, the living area and bedroom are spacious, and we appreciated the washer and dryer at the end of a long California trip. Anca was a great host and responded promptly to all our inquiries. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawnia J.

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

Great Little Getaway

This place was quiet, clean, and very enjoyable. Comfortable bed. I LOVED the shower, especially the stones in the floor! Essentials are provided in the kitchen and bathroom. Reclining on the couch lulled me to sleep most nights. I would absolutely book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy comfort

The accommodation was clean and in a great central location. Neighborhood is in established upscale area. There are grocery stores and lots of restaurants and fast food places nearby. Easy check-in and out, Good internet and cable TV. This property had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again. Suggestion....allow parking to be closer to the unit.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitch and Magda G.

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

Clean and comfortable

Property was clean, well decorated, fairly new. We have stayed at a lot or rentals since we both retired, this was the cleanest!! Some things were placed too high for short people to reach comfortably ( extra towel bars, micro wave, clothes bar in closet, table and chairs in eating area).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great Location! Super Clean!

This place was clean, cozy and spacious. I really enjoyed the full kitchen and extremely comfortable sectional for watching TV after a day of exploring SoCal. The bathroom is also very nice and spacious. The location is great - 20 minutes to the airport and San Diego beaches with a nice suburban feel. There are also things to explore close by as well, like Mount Helix and the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The shrubs around the property also provide nice privacy for this guest house. I would definitely stay here again. Anca was great at communicating and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Perfect place

Small but quiet, and quaint. Loved the place. Clean, enough of everything, and easy to find. We stayed inside for a whole day and felt comfortable, peaceful, and enjoyed the space. One thing to note the bed is lower to the floor so if you have knee issues or back issues be aware. The place is stocked with all that you need. Local stores close by. Wonderful host, very accommodating. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anca

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Born, raised and educated in beautiful Romania, I am happy to welcome you into our lovely guest suites and hope you will feel at home and build beautiful memories.

My hosting style is heavily influenced by the hospitality that Romanian people are well known for all over Europe as well as by my love for travel, art, waking up with a cup of coffee or tea and looking forward to enjoying life's simple pleasures.

My husband Bob, is a native San Diegan with great insight into the region and the beautiful places to explore. He too welcomes you.

We live in the gorgeous San Diego and I look forward to having you enjoy this wonderful city to its fullest! :)

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Why they chose this property

If more people are travelling together, we have an additional smaller unit available for booking at the same location that can sleep two and another unit closer to North County beaches that can sleep 3.

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This unit features vaulted ceilings, a bright living room & full kitchen combo with a spacious bedroom and a beautiful bathroom all on the same floor.
The two air conditioners allow you to set the temperature to the desired comfort in the living room and/or bedroom.
Linens and towels are 100% cotton always clean & soft to make you feel cozy and at home :)

The patio is as relaxing as can be and makes for a Sublime outdoor experience, simply a place to relax, listen to the birds and read a book.

What makes this property unique

This place is close to great dining/shopping/entertainment, minutes away from Rancho San Diego Plaza, Grossmont Center, La Mesa Village and Casa de Oro Downtown. This guest suite is freeway close and very accessible to all parts of town. Downtown San Diego is approximately 15 minutes and most beaches about 20 minutes. The Zoo, Sea World and Comic Con are in these general areas.

If you're into healthy eating at home, outdoor BBQ and indoor full kitchen both connected to the gas line of the house are a chef's delight. Kitchen is equipped with pots, pans, utensils and has plenty of counterspace with coffee maker, toaster, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave and full fridge. And there is a washer and a dryer in the unit as well.

Languages:

English, Romanian
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