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The California III - Mission Hills Duplex - Hot Tub, Grill, Private Balcony, Panoramic Views

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Lower Level | Living Room | Accordion Doors | Balcony
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Upper Level | Hot Tub
Upper Level | Hilltop Home | Panoramic Views of San Diego
Lower Level | Primary King Bedroom | TV | Fireplace | Ensuite Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

The California III - Mission Hills Duplex - Hot Tub, Grill, Private Balcony, Panoramic Views

Summary:

Welcome to your ultimate family escape in Mission Hills! This beautifully remodeled duplex, ideally situated on California Street, offers breathtaking panoramic views of downtown San Diego, the sparkling bay, and the surrounding South Bay landscape. Perfect for large families or groups, this unique listing combines both the upper and lower units into one expansive retreat.



The Space:

The home is a duplex and this listing is for both the upper and lower unit of the duplex being rented together as one unit. Each unit of the duplex has it's own entrance, hot tub and deck. The lowest part of the backyard is shared between both units and has games like cornhole and bocce ball. Each level has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so a total of four bedrooms and four bathrooms for the entire duplex. 🛋️



Guest Access:

Entry to this property is controlled by a smart lock. The morning of check-in, you will be sent an email with the smart lock code and any other relevant details for entry. 🔑



We are utilizing a noise monitoring software in this property called NoiseAware. While NoiseAware is not a recording device, it does monitor noise levels to ensure they remain at a level that is respectful to our neighbors and to alert us of fire alarms while guests are not present at the property.



The Neighborhood:

Mission Hills is a historic neighborhood in San Diego located on the hills overlooking Old Town and the San Diego Bay, just north of Downtown, west of Hillcrest and south of the San Diego River valley. It is one of San Diego’s oldest and most desirable neighborhoods. The area is primarily residential with some locally-owned shops and restaurants. It is one of the most architecturally impressive neighborhoods with many of the houses from the early 1900s, which have been carefully preserved and restored. Modern homes were built as infill along canyon rims in the 1950s and 1960s. 🏘️



Mission Hills is highly sought after with its stately homes, its centric location overlooking San Diego's picturesque bays and beaches, and quaint Craftsman bungalows and large mansions pristinely manicured on quiet streets. The business district is home to a variety of delectable restaurants, locally-owned shops, pubs and services. 🌆



Top Suggestions:

DINE 🥘

✦ Stop for brunch at Cafe Coyote for an authentic Mexican experience (<1 mile)

✦ Enjoy some delicious pizza at HillCrust Pizza (2 miles)

✦ Experience truly authentic Italian at Solare Family Restaurant, then explore the surrounding area in the historic liberty station (2.5 miles)

✦ Grab dinner at Ironside or Bencotto in Little Italy, then enjoy some dessert at Salt & Straw (3 miles)

✦ Indulge in a high-end steakhouse experience at Cowboy Star (3.7 miles)



SUNBATHE ☀️

✦ Take a dip in the refreshing waters of Mission Bay (3 miles)

✦ Spend some time soaking in the sun at La Jolla shores (10 miles)

✦ Don't miss out on the sprawling beaches of Beautiful Coronado Island (9 miles)

✦ Explore a SoCal favorite beach at Windansea, and La Jolla Shores adjacent to it (10 miles)



EXPLORE 🌄

✦ Enjoy the lively scene in the Gaslamp Quarter (4 miles)

✦ Check out SeaWorld San Diego for the day (5 miles)

✦ Rent a bike and ride through the lush gardens, historic walkways, and numerous museums of Balboa Park (5 miles)

✦ Catch a baseball game at Petco Park (6 miles)

✦ Visit Coronado Island to enjoy the all-around views of the beach, the iconic bay, and its picturesque small-town streets (7 miles)

✦ Explore the famous San Diego Zoo (10 mi)



SHOP 🛍️

✦ Indulge in retail therapy at Fashion Valley Mall or Mission Valley Mall just 4 miles away

✦ Check out Westfield Plaza Bonita (5 miles)

✦ Delight in high-end shopping at Westfield UTC La Jolla (11 miles)

✦ Experience Las Americas Premium Outlets right on the border (20 miles)



AIRPORT ✈️

✦ San Diego National Airport (3 miles)

✦ Tijuana International Airport via CBX (23 miles)



*Please note that these approximate travel distances serve as a reference, and actual distances may vary depending on chosen route, traffic conditions and other factors



Getting Around:

This home comes with a two-car garage and an abundance of free street parking.



Interaction with Guests:

Operated by the experienced hosts at OwnRelax. Our goal is to make sure every guest has the exact same elevated renting experience. Let us be your concierge, helping you find the best spots around town to make your stay as incredible as possible. We're available for our guests through the booking platform and by phone from 8am to 10pm daily. A phone number is provided at check-in for guests to contact the hosts for overnight emergencies.
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About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Mission Hills, a neighbourhood in San Diego. 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 USS Midway Museum and Waterfront Park. San Diego Zoo and Belmont Park are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Heritage Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Whaley House Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Presidio Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Washington Street Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wolf In The Woods - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with perfect set-up for our group of 12. It was for a senior trip and all girls loved staying in one room together. Very responsive host. Convenient location—close to zoo, airport, balboa park and many beaches were only a short drive away! Would definitely stay here again. The two hot tubs were a nice perk!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siva I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and the views are amazing. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great property that had plenty of room to spread out. The two full kitchens can be very helpful when executing meals for a large group. We enjoyed spending time on the decks while the weather was nice, having a wonderful view in every direction. The host was wonderful at communicating, answering any questions we may have had. Our family chose to stay here for its proximity to MCRD San Diego. It’s literally a 4 minute drive. Also, being so close to many shops and restaurants in the Old Town district was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Great location for a spring break trip!

We were a group of twelve (8 high school senior girls and 4 moms) traveling for spring break and rented the upstairs and downstairs units together. This was perfect for our group; our daughters loved that the bunk room with 4 queen-sized beds meant they didn't have to split up, and the 3 additional bedrooms left plenty of room for the rest of us. It was great having multiples of everything; 2 kitchens, 2 living spaces, 2 hot tubs, 2 laundry rooms, 4 bathrooms, etc. And the bathroom adjacent to the bunk room actually functioned as 2 bathrooms on its own, as it had 2 separate private showers and double sinks. Both units were very clean and organized, and well-stocked with dishes, cookware, towels, etc.One thing we didn't realize until we were there was how great the location actually was. Everything we did in the city was only 10-20 minutes away (including Coronado), and our treks up north were super easy from there as well (10-25 minutes to La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Solana Beach, etc). The easy walkability to Old Town was an added bonus; we walked there for ice cream one evening and dinner and a ghost tour another. And if you're like me and love a local coffeeshop more than making your own at home, there's a great little coffee stand only 5 minutes walk away :)Adam and Lulu were very prompt and responsive with communication. We had one issue with a lock that broke; they provided an immediate solution for a work-around (at midnight!) and had the lock replaced the next day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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