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Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

Holiday home with kitchen, near San Diego Bay

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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National City, CA
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

Experience a beach getaway in our bright and stylish renovated bungalow-style studio near Downtown San Diego. Our studio is situated behind an iconic Craftsman home and features an open floor plan, beamed ceilings, queen size bed with a custom surfboard headboard, and a backyard patio with 2 lounge areas to enjoy some drinks. We are centrally located 1 block away from the freeway and the Naval base and 10 minutes away from the local sunny San Diego scene - breweries, restaurants, and attractions.

PLEASE NOTE:
The studio is in the back of a multi-unit property - the driveway, carport and laundry are shared.

The narrow width of the driveway and carport may require some additional attention while driving in and out, therefore we only allow compact cars. It's important to note that there might be limited space for turning around, so if you have any concerns about parking or access, please contact me for further guidance.

Also note that this building is comprised of 2 back-to-back studios. While each studio is private and has its own separate entrance, they share a common wall and laundry area.

Rest assured, I strive to make your stay as convenient as possible. I understand that the narrow dimensions might not be suitable for everyone, particularly if you have a larger vehicle or are not comfortable with tight parking situations. However, if you're willing to accommodate these items, this private studio offers a comfortable and convenient home base for your visit.

Please reach out to me if you have any specific questions or concerns about the parking arrangements. I'm here to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Driving distances/times:
➤ San Diego Convention Center: ~5 miles/11 mins.
➤ Gaslamp Quarter: ~4 miles/10 mins.
➤ San Diego International Airport: ~7 miles/10 mins.
➤ San Diego Zoo: ~5 miles/9 mins.
➤ Balboa Park: ~4 miles/6 mins.
➤ Coronado Beach: ~6 miles/10 mins.
➤ SeaWorld: ~11 miles/13 mins.
➤ Mission Beach: ~12 miles/15 mins.
➤ Imperial Beach Pier: ~10 miles/17 mins.
➤ Silver Strand Beach: ~12 miles/18 mins.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 area

National City

Located in National City, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
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National City, CA

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • 8th St Trolley Station - 16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Friends Of Friends - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Villa Manila - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Niederfrank's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // on 2 Nov 2025 start from £144.07, 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.

What time is check-in at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // located?

Located in the heart of National City, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chicano Park and San Diego-Coronado Bridge. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). 8th St Trolley Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little place. Shower was a little small for my gigantic husband bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

San Diego trip

Great place to stay. Very clean. Owner was easy to communicate with. Way better than a hotel. We plan to stay here each year if possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great stay

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Very Nice Stay

Rosy was very helpful. The house was just as described, clean and a great stay for our trip. The car port was nice to have as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Place

We were only there for one night but this bungalow has everything to make your stay comfortable. Place was very clean and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Nice small studio

As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
cute little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Quiet and comfortable, would use again!

We were there but briefly, but was perfect for us (my son and I) to attend his college orientation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Wonderful host!

Rosy was an excellent host! We had hiccups with our travel schedules, causing us to arrive a different times, and she was excellent in helping to make things as smooth as possible as we checked in and checked out. Very cute little unit. Worked great for what we needed for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

Lovely Host

I had a very last minute change in plans and wasn't actually able to make it to the bungalow; Rosy was wonderful and responsive and was able to refund my cleaning fee despite the short notice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Nice studio

The studio was really clean, well equipped, confortable for 3 adults. Easy access to the 1-5. The Host kept us well informe & reply really fast to our questions. We spend 2 nights & ready to return for our next escapade in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very nice studio apartment. The only concern was the parking. It is a rather small car port (unless you want to park on the street).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carl S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Avoid this property. I moved to VRBO after a similar experience with a competitor's property. I did not do research. National City is down scale compared to San Diego. Navigating to the property, a block away, we saw three sex workers standing by a liquor store just down from a smoke shop. Streets and sidewalks were riddled with cracks. There are bars in the windows on most houses on the block. We parked to find the property. An indoor carpet was torn near the entrance. What appeared to be rodent droppings covered it. I sat on the furniture to call the owner. It was covered in dust and urban grime. Dogs behind the neighboring fence were barking. My daughter and I both voted to leave. We stayed in a San Diego hotel for 60 percent of the price. VRBO, please vet properties and audit them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nairi M.

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

Worse stay

We were unable to check in and had an incredibly disappointing experience. Upon arrival, we found a dead cockroach in the room, which was unacceptable. There were also major plumbing issues—there was no hot water for a shower—and the air conditioning didn’t work at all during our stay. On top of that, a dog was barking nonstop throughout the day, making it impossible to relax. When I brought all of this to the host’s attention, she said she would issue a refund but was unhelpful and clearly struggled to figure out how to process it. The whole situation was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. Now I’m fighting with cc to get my refund since VRBO customer service is beyond terrible as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

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

Would stay again

We had a quick trip, but it was the perfect stay for us to bring our pup to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae P.

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

Amazing!

Had the best time and Rosy was an amazing host and was very attentive to our needs. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard A.

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

Comfortable place

The neighborhood is a bit sketchy for walking the dog. Once the car was in the carport and the door closed behind us it was a very nice place to be. No gate to keep the dog in the patio/yard area. Weird valves in the shower, I never did figure it out…
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

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

We had a lovely time!

Perfect little nook for a mom and her daughter and her daughter’s best friend. We loved the cute quirkiness of the place, and the ease of checking in and the location close to where we needed to be. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Elkie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute, but loud.

Owner was very communicative, the inside was very cute and clean. The outside wasn't cleaned up and the cleaners have access to the private patio (so not so private) where the washer and dryer are located. Also, if you have dogs, there is an open entry, so you will need to bring a gate. The neighbors dog is out all day and likes to bark, so don't expect to sit out on the patio. Easy access to the freeway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jill M.

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

Comfortable inside

The outside space was ok, but inside was nice. The bed was comfortable. There is an annoying dog next door. Great location for attending a conference at the convention center (parking included)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Clean and Safe

Great little place. Very clean. Impressed with Rosy’s responsiveness. She sent me photos on how to find the place and to navigate the long narrow driveway before check in. That was key or I would have never found the place. Overall very good. Small car definitely better since the parking space is tight and the driveway is narrow and long. Would definitely stay here again! Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Sweet little San Diego Studio

My son and I needed a place to stay for 2 nights while checking off Petco Park on our MLB stadium tour. We chose this location because it was close to everything we wanted to do and see in San Diego - less than 15mins to the stadium, beach, Coronado, etc... The place was clean, cute and comfortable with several little thoughtful add ons. Rosy was an amazing hostess! You could tell it was important to her that we had a wonderful time and were comfortable in her place. I had messed up the scheduling for our trip and realized we were going to need to leave by 4am own our departure morning. I let Rosy know that we were going to leave that early. She replied by telling me I didn't need to worry about any of the check-out responsibilities and to just get up and go and have safe travels. It's nice to know that people you've never met still care about you and will make some sacrifices/exceptions for a stranger's well-being. :) Thank you Rosy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

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

Great studio for a short stay

The studio is small but spacious and has everything you need. Fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. Rosy was a great host, very communicative and responsive. Parking is tight but we have a small car so we made it work. Also just to note, not that this reflects on Rosy's place, but there are a couple of noisy dogs next door just for your awareness. Overall a really great studio, we stayed over a long weekend with our dog and everything worked out great for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith f.

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

San Diego getaway

Difficult to find property at night. Very small parking spot. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would definitely stay again!

Rosy was very responsive! The patio had flies (probably due to pets) and she immediately had it cleaned so that I could work outside. The bed could be a bit more comfortable as I sank in a bit on the left side. Other than that, everything was perfect and I will definitely return when I come back to the area! I felt safe and had what I needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

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