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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Salvation Army Kroc Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back 1

1 Queen Bed

Back 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Front 1

1 Queen Bed

Front 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Home Away From Home

Open and comfy and lightning fast internet best describes this space. In the living room is a ENORMOUS wrap around couch that is hard to leave once you sit down. Great central location as the reviews suggest! Enjoy the outdoor space with a outdoor patio table, and hammock while sipping a cold beverage and stargazing each evening, or head indoors to kick back on the comfortable sectional. Watch your netflix on the new flatscreen SMART TV. WiFi is UPGRADED AND SUPER fast and accessible thru-out the entire home, making it effortless to plan tomorrow's activities. Past the fun fish tank is full kitchen, with stainless steel major appliances and all the essentials, including a coffeemaker, blender, toaster, and dishwasher. Whip up delicious, home-cooked meals to feast upon around the nice granite dining table. After a day on the beach, wash your swimsuits in the private washer and dryer, then rinse off with a hot shower in either of the two full bathrooms. This home comfortably sleeps nine guests among the four bedrooms. Three rooms feature queen-size beds, the fourth bedroom has a twin-over-full bunk bed. There is also a futon in another common area. Sunny San Diego is overflowing with activities to please every type of traveler! Spend a day at SeaWorld petting the stingrays, getting soaked by Shamu, and riding rollercoasters. Pack your bag with towels and sunscreen for boogie boarding, surfing, and building sandcastles at Mission Beach, 17 miles away. Shop at The Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. Visit Old Town San Diego, and dig into some amazing street tacos. The whole group will love walking through Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, touring museums, and taking in the beauty of the gardens. We can allow a dog. Please see "house rules" for more info/instructions.

There is a 2nd DETACHED, AND SEPARATE unit in the back that is also a short term rental. So the backyard is a shared space.

If you are interested in more space the 2nd unit is available for an extra fee.

We are accessible if you need anything or want some local advice on what to do or see.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
We allow dogs. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry we do not allow cats. Dogs allowed BUT us the owners have to approve it BEFORE checkin. . There is an $85 pet fee. .
Dogs cannot be left unattended in or outside of the house. Pet not allowed on the furniture. Must clean up dog poop in the back yard.

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 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

La Mesa

La Mesa is home to this vacation home. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. 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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La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Computer Museum of America - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 18 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nachos Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Light Bulb Coffee - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Home Away From Home?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Home Away From Home on Apr 5, 2026 start from $379, 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 Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home Away From Home located?

Situated in La Mesa, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, San Diego State University, and Viejas Arena. Cowles Mountain and Mount Helix Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). La Mesa Boulevard Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario K.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maya S.

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

Great stay

Was perfect for what we need it's for loved the backyard & if you go they have a really good Mexican good place right next door
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola S.

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

Great place in great location

Love the house. Very clean and spacious. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Perfect place close to everything

Wonderful location with plenty of stores and restaurants. House was clean, comfortable and quiet. Will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

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

Mom and daughter trip

Stay at this jewel to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Lots of space and not too far from beaches and DTSD. The host, Jeff was very kind and we really enjoyed our 4 days at this La Mesa property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine M.

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

Great stay

Really nice home and loved how comfortable it was. My family and I had plenty of space. The backyard was beautiful too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property in good location

Location was great for excursions and shopping. The hot tub was lovely and the owners were fabulous. The property met all of our expectations. The owners allowed us to enter early which may have rushed the house cleaner.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great Property

This property was exactly as it was listed. It was clean and perfect for our stay. If we come back to San Diego we will not hesitate to stay here. Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kari S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Good for overall price

The home was nice, with a nice backyard. The private front of the house parking was great. We were down here for an car event and all our vehicles were able to stay right in front of the house. There are something that the owner needs to have done and we sent the list to him privately. Once those items are corrected I believe the place would warrant a 4.5 star review
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy f.

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

Great location and very comfy

We were visiting our new grandson and chose this house for the location. It was 20 minutes from anything we wanted to do. The house was spacious for the 6 of us. Plenty of towels, comfy beds and pillows. Many warm throws to snuggle under. The backyard was nice to use when we had a few really warm days. Grocery stores were a short drive. Jeff responded very quickly to the few questions we had. Nice perk are the 2 parking spots directly in front of the property. We enjoyed our 2 week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decently Nice House - Interesting Neighbors.

There were a few things that did conflict with our stay. The shower in the bathroom which is entered through the kitchen had very poor water pressure. Rinsing product out of hair took far longer than expected for one of our family members. There are a few rooms are very poorly lit because there is one bulb or the bulb is flickering. The iron in the home does not work. But the most negatively impacting thing were the neighbors. For some reason they are always outside late at night being loud, drinking, and smoking in front making it uncomfortable. You can hear them from inside as they argue or loudly yell at midnight and the people going in and out of the home right next door (The parking lot is shared with them at close distance) seem to be different every day which is concerning. The reviews are all dated and it may be due to this that we had higher expectations for our stay. The back yard is very nice with the trees, however.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea B.

Carpets/Mattresses need cleaning

This house has potential if carpets are professionally cleaned and mattresses are replaced with mattress covers added. In full transparency, I provided the owners my feedback separately as our group decided not to stay after the first night (we had rented it for 2 nights) due to the smell/cleanliness. The owners were nice to work with and they did provide us a partial refund because of our experience. My recommendation before renting would be to check with the owner to ensure they've taken care of the carpet/mattress issue. In looking at the previous reviews- this was also mentioned back in November. Otherwise- house is as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Beth T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not great

The owner was very responsive and kind. He allowed us to check in early which was very much appreciated. The house had a decent amount of space. We enjoyed the back yard space and the fruit trees! Downers were....it was not clean. Needs a deep clean overall. It is on a very busy street so the bedrooms closer to the street will hear cars. There was a big argument and noise outside from people around 2am coming from the tenant who lives in the back unit. Also, no dish soap. No light in one of the bedrooms. One bathroom has a toilet placed so that you literally can't sit on the toilet without your knees hitting the vanity. Overall it just felt dirty. Also, the hot tub was dirty. Bummed because I was looking forward to that! The dishwasher leaked because the liner came off also. Yikes. Much improvement is needed on this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tylyn S.

Moderately Clean

We just got home from a fun family vacation. This house was in a great location. It was really close to everything that we did. Like SeaWorld and OldTown. The owner responds very quickly and was very helpful with questions we had. But there were definitely more cons than pros. It was not as clean as I would have liked. The whole house truely needs a deep clean. The floors were vacuumed in the main walk says. But that was it! The couch had hair on it. The beds in all rooms were very uncomfortable. They creeped a lot. The pillows were all flat. Some of the pillows shams were soiled! The bunk bed was especially bad. Any movement and it creaked. It should truely be replaced. The pink bedroom smelt like smoke even though it said no smoking was allowed in the house. The kitchen microwave and fridge was gross. We had to clean them before use! The bathrooms were gross! The floor needed mopped. Their was hair on the shower walls. There were long strands of black hair on towels. The fan in the bathroom was very noisy. Overal the house did it’s job. We had a place to sleep and stay. But just needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home suited all our needs. Location was key to all our plans, and convenient to the airport.. We had plenty of space to relax in our down time both inside and outside. I would recommend this property for future plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SEAN M.

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

Nice House Good Area

Everything is good about the house and area. Only problem i had was that thermostat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Regina A.

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

Stay for a wedding

The stay was great easy access to where we needed to be place was nice and plenty of room. Enjoyed our stay . Would stay again and recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sher C.

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

The house worked out great for us! The backyard was so nice!

Nice hottub in back as well as comfortable and relaxing seating areas. House is on busy street but noise greatly reduced in back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C.

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

Great back yard!

This house met all our needs and was close to everything we wanted for our summer vacation. The back yard was the best and provided a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Successful bachelorette weekend

The location was amazing! No more than 30 minutes to get to any of our locations. The grocery stores and food options were very close to the home. The house is spacious and the back yard was very cozy. It was great for our bachelorette weekend. Would definitely recommend and would probably stay here again if it’s available!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammy L.

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

Excellent Wedding/Vacation

It was perfect for all of us. Nice and open, beds for everyone. Loved our stay. The hall bathroom needs a exhaust fan, other than that it was awesome. We will stay there again. Thank You
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

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

Ver Nice for the Price

Overall the property is in great shape. Little things like the ice maker not working and not having any spices/condiments for cooking was an inconvenience but that is probably a COVID thing. All in all it was much cheaper than the downtown hotels and more convenient to get around the area from.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma V.

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

Perfect for our needs

Everything was as described. We were comfortable and peaceful. Walked for food and groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Comfortable

The house was very comfortable for our 6 adults. Host was very responsive to the couple minor issues that came up. Location was easily accessible with nearby grocery and restaurants. Used the hot tub pretty much every night but wish we had brought our beach towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel C.

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

Great spot

The place was a great stay only issue was there was only like 2 bags to trash can more would be nice to have. The restroom by kitchen had a weird smell, smelled like a dead rodent not sure since the entrance to attic was there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff McWhirter

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Although its questionable if either of us ever grew up, Christina is from Orange County and Georgia, and doesn't like peaches. Jeff grew up in San Diego. Both, of us share a passion for traveling, and the outdoors. Jeff is a traveling salesman who sells Traeger wood pellet grills, and Christina is a local Esthetician (so if you need any services while in town)

Why they chose this property

When we were looking for a home we looked all over San Diego county. We both have family that live in La Mesa and close by. We found it to be a great central location, and it has its own little town feel, with all its shops and eateries.

What makes this property unique

Location for sure is a great benefit! The place is super spacious. Relax in the back on the turf, or unwind with a glass of wine on the patio. Feel free to pick some fresh fruit from any of the 7 fruit trees.

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