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Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley!

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A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel stove, and a sink. There are three bar stools with cushioned seats.
A neatly made bed with a patterned throw, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed painting on the wall.
A living room with a television displaying a news channel, a guitar, a cabinet with glass doors, and a floral sofa.
A balcony with two chairs and a view of a cityscape and hills.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a decorative wooden panel with intricate designs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, De Anza Cove Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Capehart Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En Suite ~ Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Bay Ho, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Mission Beach, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. USS Midway Museum and Del Mar Fairgrounds are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • De Anza Cove Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Capehart Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • SeaWorld - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 17 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley!?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley! on 3 Mar 2027 start from £3,097, 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.

Is Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Writer's Pad ~ KILLER location! Near La Jolla, Downtown, beach, walk to Trolley! located?

Located in Bay Ho, this condo building is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Mission Bay Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mission Bay. Mission Beach and Hotel Circle are also within 6 miles (10 km). Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cozy and nicely located

Will stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
so glad you found it cozy and enjoyed your stay! I worked so hard decorating the Pad for you with 2 Christmas trees and more... because you said you wanted it that way, also left gifts, etc. Never heard any complaints so I am baffled by the 4 stars, considering all the extras and the rave review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very clean and comfortable, Exactly what I needed. Great host and would stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you so much Ashley… I aim to please.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Lovely Home, Lovely Location. Would recommend
Stayed 61 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank You Lacy!

Our Stay at Lacy’s writers pad was restful and relaxing. The place was clean, well organized and beautiful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2020
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6 week stay in San diego

Husband was treated for Proton
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming and Comfortable

What a find! This charming condo was a joy to come back to each day after enjoying ourselves in San Diego. The location was convenient to everything we did. The large screen smart TV was great for chilling in the evening. If you’re a musician, this place might just inspire you to pick up one of the guitars and write that hit song! Lacey has furnished “The Pad” with an eclectic collection of antique furniture, which gives the place great character. Not fussy, “this is going to break if I sit on it” type of stuff, but rather comfortable, inviting pieces. The Pad is not a large place, but we found it quite suitable for two adults and two teenagers. The kids enjoyed the pool while the adults sat in the hot tub. The on-site laundry was very convenient as you can pay for the washers and dryers with an iPhone app if you don’t have quarters. We bought tickets for the zoo, and realized they had to be printed out. Luckily there was a printer in the condo that I could connect to from my iPhone. That was so helpful! The owner, Lacey Younger, was an excellent hostess. She was quick to get back to us via text if we had any questions, and even offered some good advice for restaurants and attractions. From now on, this will be our “go to” spot when we visit San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
What amazing guests! Chuck and his family were so thoughtful and appreciative. These are the kind of people that make it a pleasure to be in this business. It is important to me to make everyone happy when I offer my home for others to enjoy. They are welcome back any time... Much gratitude! Lacy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a nice time visiting San Diego with this as our home base. Locate close enough to everything that we could visit the city, south to the border, north into Carlsbad and beyond and east to the desert and Julian in the mountains. The condo had all we needed for a relaxing week. We all agreed we would definity stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and well appointed

The apartment is comfortable, well appointed and very close driving distance to La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and San Diego attractions. A quiet place to work or relax during the day or to recharge in the evening after a day sightseeing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great DIY Writing Retreat Location

This place really fit our requirements. It was clean and well appointed. The owner was helpful and information. Two small reasons why it isn't getting a 5. You need a car. It's not as central as I would have liked and the neighborhood isn't walkable. Also, no laundry in the unit itself (which was a surprise). We'd book it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy home away from home!

Great location, fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds and pillows! After a long day with the in-laws it was great to come back to this oasis!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, centrally located!

Lacey was very responsive and helpful. Her place is fabulous w/comfy lounging couch and tv in every bedroom if wanting privacy! I loved all her books, vintage items and musically inspired art as well as guitars! Well, she is a famous musician!!!! Highly recommend. Very well organized space that has all you you need for short or long stay!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Was a. Good location and comfortable stay

Owner was veery helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Enjoyed having you as a guest, would have appreciated it if you let me know you broke the screen door… but thank you for choosing The Writers Pad.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable & Great Holiday Stay

We had a great time staying here as a family over the holidays. The location was great as it was close to many of the places we wanted to visit. Lacy was very humble and welcoming before, during and after our visit. We would highly recommend the property and of course Lacy! We look forward to recommending and hopefully visiting The Writers Pad San Diego again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Visit

Had a wonderful visit to SanDiego. The apartment had all we needed, and was a great location for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!!!

Wow is really all we can say, the Writers Pad San Diego was exactly what we we needed to get away for the summer. Our 3 week trip turned into a 3 month stay, I reccomend this place to anyone looking for the perfect place to lay their head! Thank you again Lacy, we not only made great memories but also a great friendship with Lacy! Dont hesitate book this place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect return visit

This was our second visit to The Writer’s Pad, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo is clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location. Lacy is a gracious, responsive, and accommodating host. We look forward to a return visit in the future!
Stayed 87 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
You people are gems... you are always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego

Very nice, convenient and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
It was a pleasure having you. I hope you will return in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay!

Our family of four spent 2 wonderful weeks feeling right at home at the Writer’s Pad. We found Lacy’s condo to be so spectacular that this was a return visit! The Writer’s Pad is a clean, updated and quiet condo that has everything from a fully stocked kitchen with newer appliances, comfortable beds, plenty of high quality linens and towels and easy access to laundry facilities, propane BBQ’s and the large outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. The condo features three flatscreen tv’s, fast WiFi, fans for warmer days and plenty of room to relax both inside and outside on the balcony. Owner Lacy made our late arrival check-in a breeze and made sure to leave some much needed beverages and snacks after a long drive. She also left us with a few dates and locations of some fun local attractions to make our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you Lacy for being a wonderful host with attentive and quick communication before, during and after our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
Excellent guests, lovely family... always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Writers pad stay

Our experience at this property for our Family vacation was wonderful. The location of the condo was perfect -short drive to shopping, restaurants and beaches. The condo itself was clean, and plenty of room for our family of 4. Laundry facilities and access to pool and jacuzzi was a bonus. Lacy was a gracious host and communicated with us before and during our stay. I would not hesitate to rent again if we return to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Nicole and her family were absolutely lovely... so respectful and appreciative. I wish ALL of my guests were this kind and left things in such order. Would welcome them back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location great amenities

Me and my two girlfriends loved the stay at this condo. It was comfy and convenient she had lots of amenities . Wonderful host answered any questions. Pool and bbq area was lovely :) everhthing in sd is only 10-30 minutes away . Only thing I would say is to be mindful! Lots of delicate items like guitars and glass decorations in the house to be mindful of . Honestly thought , if your thinking about this place , book it , it was great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to get away!!

My family has stayed at a lot of places, and this one took one of the top favorites. Just perfect for our family and only a short drive to the beach. I communicated with the owner prior to and it was everything (and more) that she promised. Clean, comfy, and she even had 'treats' available. Some places we've gone, they had very little in way of 'supplies', but it had everything and more! The owner defiantly knew how to take care of her renters!! I would highly recommend it to any couple or family with a few kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Comfortable place in a convenient location

We stayed here for one week in April while exploring SD and surrounding area. The directions to the place were clear, and the keys were waiting with some instructions. The kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed the shared jacuzzi multiple nights. WiFi worked well..multiple TVs were present and seemed to work well (we ended up not watching anything beyond 5 minutes of local news). The owner was responsive to our questions. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great musical atmosphere

Really enjoyed the ambiance. Very comfortable, convenient & nostalgic. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!!

Cozy, yet, functional 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. Everything you need is there and Lacey is a wonderful hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Feels like Home

Central location and extremely comfortable!! And the owner is great, attentive and caring, taking great pride in her home while also making sure her guests needs are met!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
It was my pleasure to have such a thoughtful and appreciative guest like Denise... she is someone I would LOVE to have back.
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