Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS!
About the property
- Cottage650 sqft
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay1 - 3 nights
Please see listing # 972676 for our neighboring 2 bedroom!
This charming one bedroom cottage is in the heart of all the excitement, history, heritage and charm of Old Town San Diego. Private and tropical, this adorable cottage is located in the center of the birthplace of San Diego, walking distance from a plethora of delicious restaurants, quaint shops, Old Town state historic park, all in a fun and lively authentic Mexican atmosphere! Visit many FREE museums that explore some of the more mysterious legends of early San Diego, offer tours of original historical sites, 'haunted tours,' and more! In addition, you will find Mariachi shows, dancers, live outdoor theatre performances and more surprises as you explore the streets of Old Town on foot.
Close proximity to beaches, Sea World, downtown, San Diego zoo, Coronado-- this property is central to all! The Old Town trolley offers a delightful tour of the city, and leaves two blocks from cottage!
Public transit center is less than a half mile away with access to both buses, light rail and Amtrak. Renting a car is entirely optional!
Cottage features one full bedroom with queen bed, full upgraded bath with shower/tub, full size fold out sofa in living room, full upgraded kitchen with dishwasher, microwave & coffeemaker. For folks with little ones, we can provide a high chair and a pack and play. One designated parking spot OFF street! Private patio area with table and chairs for al fresco dining or just relaxing in your own landscaped retreat. Also please see listing #972676 for our neighboring 2 bedroom.
PLEASE NOTE: As we do have a very welcoming pet policy, please advise us ahead of time of any allergies or sensitivities so that we are able to make sure you are comfortable. Cottages are meticulously cleaned after each stay; however, some severe allergies can still be affected by the past presence of animals, so we will do what we can to remove any allergens before your stay. Thanks!
Owner
Dove Braunstein
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 22, 2018
About Dove Braunstein
I have been a San Diego resident for fifteen years now and absolutely LOVE my city. I want the world to get to experience the beautiful place I call home! I love the SoCal lifestyle; am into fitness, animals, and travel-- although no matter what amazing places in the world I may visit, I love to come home. There is nothing like the San Diego sunshine! I believe in leaving the world better than we found it, spreading joy and loving one another.
Dove Braunstein purchased this Cottage in 2013
Why Dove Braunstein chose Old Town
I fell in love with these cottages on sight. Walking by them, we saw that they were for sale and knew that they would make a delightful vacation rental. Old Town is such a hot spot in San Diego and there isn't much in the way of a residential area, much less vacation rentals. What better location than the heart of one of the most vibrant, highly visited destinations in San Diego!? The beautiful, lush property sits hidden amongst brilliant bougainvillea and tropical landscaping, and steps away from some of the best Mexican food in San Diego!
What makes this Cottage unique
Parking in Old Town? Unheard of! A designated spot in the driveway is yours! A private patio area in back allows you to enjoy the balmy weather, dine alfresco, or just relax in the San Diego sun. Wonderfully upgraded throughout, this cottage has recently had substantial renovations, including a new kitchen, remodeled bathroom, water filtration system, eliminating the need to constantly be buying water! (The icemaker in the freezer is also plumbed to the water filter!) All new furniture, paint, and appliances!
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Queen bed, large closet and dresser
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, New fixtures!
- Newly upgraded bathroom!
Location Type
- Near The OceanA quick drive to most San Diego beaches! Approx 10 minutes to most central beaches; Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach. 20 minutes to La Jolla and 25 to Del Mar.
Theme
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens ProvidedExtra linens found in storage closet in bathroom.
- Living Room
- ParkingDesignated off-street parking in driveway right next to front door.
- Towels ProvidedExtra towels in storage closet in bathroom.
- Washing MachineLaundry soap and dryer sheets in storage area out back.
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- KitchenBrand new kitchen with range, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker.
- Microwave
- Oven
- RefrigeratorIcemaker in freezer is connected to water filtration system so your ice is delicious drinking water!
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningThree barstools at dining bar or dine alfresco out back with a table set for four!
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 3 people
Entertainment
- BooksSelection of books on shelves in bedroom.
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- StereoBose speaker which plugs into any phone!!
- Television
- Video LibraryCheck inside media cabinet for several DVDs to choose from!
Outside
- Deck / PatioPrivate patio area with table and chairs!
Attractions
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- walking
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- basketball court
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- cycling
- paragliding
- roller blading
- sailing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
77 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great location!
What a fantastic place this is, I wish I could live here. Great location and super pet friendly. Totally enclosed back patio for dog or cat and we had both. Super quiet even though it’s in the center of old town. Easy access to freeway to beaches and/or downtown. Had everything we could have needed including water bowls for critters. Highly recommend you book and stay. Will be back!! Thank you, thank you!
Fun Vacation, Great Accommodations
I stayed here for five nights with my friend and two dogs. If you’re traveling to the San Diego area with dogs, this really is the perfect place to stay. It couldn’t be more dog-friendly! The location was a big plus also. We spent a lot of our time in Old Town, eating great Mexican food, exploring parks, touring historical sites, and visiting shops. Everything is within walking distance. It’s also convenient to attractions outside of Old Town. You can get to any of the popular San Diego sites within 20 minutes, and Target and Ralph’s are both just a few minute drive away. The property is comfortable and well-stocked. Personally, I would have preferred a little cleaner bathroom, but that’s just me. My friend thought it was fine. All in all, it was a wonderful trip and a great place to stay.
Great location! Super clean!
I stayed here for 6 nights. A perfect stay. Everything was perfectly clean. The bed was really comfortable. It had a memory foam mattress. I never met the owner but I was greeted by her mother, Joane. It was very obvious that she took a lot of pride in keeping the place up and making sure that everything you could need was there. She gave me a tour of the other unit on the property. Just as nice and a two bedroom for larger groups. Parking was right outside the door.
The location was also great. Two minutes to the interstate. Restaurants all around. A couple of them one minute away walking! Old Tow is a perfect central location while staying in San Diego. I highly recommend this property and I’ll be back.
Hello Rick and thanks for the wonderful feedback! So glad that you had such a pleasant stay with us. "A perfect stay," in fact! We love to hear that!!!
Joan is definitely very proud of the cottages and keeping them up to brand new standards! We like you to feel like you're our very first guests. :)
We'd love to have you back one day!
All the best,
D & J
Lovely little cottage!
We had a wonderful stay at the adorable cottage with our baby and toddler. Joan was so kind, bringing us toys and books for them and providing a high chair and crib.
The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed.
The area is very walkable and has plenty of running trails nearby. It's also 10 minutes to everything: sea world, balboa park, downtown San Diego. We couldn't have asked for a better location. There are restaurants and shops nearby: a little tourist-y but very sweet. You have to drive to get coffee or groceries.
We had such a lovely time here, on our 9 day vacation in February - my only complaint is that it wasn't very clean and also got quite cold at night despite the electric heaters.
Thank you so much for your gracious hosting! We'll be back!
Hello Benjamin and thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed your stay with us; we're hoping that you meant San Diego wasn't as clean as you expected, not our cottage! :)
Like any big city, it can have its issues with litter etc. And the weather certainly could have been better during your stay... we'll talk to someone about that, haha!
We do hope you'll come back and see us again!
All the best,
Joan & Dove
Adorable cottage, close to everything!
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was at this Old Town cottage! We stayed for 2.5 weeks and Joan was the best host you could ask for. Our pets were welcome and secure, we could walk everywhere, it’s close to everything but also very quiet and peaceful. Having off street parking was a great perk. Our kids did not want to leave and feel like Old Town natives. We went on a ghost tour, explored the park, ate at fabulous restaurants, took in tha beach and much more! We will definitely be back and highly recommend Joan’s cottage!
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback Elizabeth! We are so happy that you & pups enjoyed your stay with us.
It was lovely to have you for such an extended stay and we will definitely look forward to having you back in the future.
All the best!
Joan & Dove
Fantastic location and great hosts!
Stayed here with my wife and two young kids and loved the location. Old town is a nice neighborhood to eat and walk around. Despite being just steps away from all the action, the place was quiet. The place was clean, comfortable and the hosts were great. I would definitely stay again and recommend the place.
Thank you so much Shane!
What a wonderful review; we're always so glad to hear it when someone has had such a positive experience and a great trip!
Hope to see you again!
All the best,
Dove & Joan
Location
Cottage resides in the center of famous Old Town San Diego, amongst many restaurants (the best Mexican food in the city!), unique shops, museums and more! Venture a little further and you'll find beautiful Balboa Park, including the world famous San Diego Zoo and several fascinating museums. Also in close proximity are several beaches to choose from; La Jolla shores, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Coronado Beach, plus serene Mission Bay, perfect for paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, boating and more! Enjoy a different beach every day! Just four miles away is downtown San Diego, with award-winning restaurants, clubs, action and nightlife galore! The transit center, a depot for the bus, trolley and commuter train, just 1/2 mile away makes it easy to get anywhere without renting a car.