Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman
Historic character, modern comfort, and a great San Diego location come together at Casa Craftsman. Just minutes from Balboa Park, North Park, and the coast, this home offers warm interiors, family-friendly touches, and a backyard made for easy evenings outdoors.
What guests love most about Casa Craftsman:
Classic charm with modern comfort. This beautifully preserved Craftsman home features warm wood details, natural light, and thoughtfully updated interiors that feel both timeless and easy to settle into.
Open-concept living for connection. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly, creating a welcoming space for movie nights, shared meals, and relaxed mornings at home.
Family-friendly touches throughout. Toys, games, puzzles, and a play kitchen (available upon request) make this home especially inviting for families traveling with kids.
Comfortable sleeping for your group. Three well-appointed bedrooms offer flexibility and comfort, with two queen beds and one double, plus two full bathrooms for added convenience. Outdoor living, done right. The backyard is designed for unwinding, with a firepit lounge, BBQ grill, outdoor dining, and cornhole—perfect for everything from casual afternoons to evening hangouts.
Location that makes exploring easy. Walk to nearby shops, groceries, and dining, or head just minutes to Balboa Park, North Park, and San Diego’s coastline. Guests also enjoy access to a nearby pool, tennis courts, and park just across the street.
Everyday convenience built in. A full kitchen and in-home washer and dryer make longer stays simple, comfortable, and stress-free.
Whether you're here for beaches, food, or family time, Casa Craftsman delivers the charm, comfort, and location that make San Diego stays feel effortless.
AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips.
Deemed “America's Finest City,” San Diego lives up to its nickname. From riding waves to riding Belmont Park's seafront roller coaster, there's plenty to do in this upbeat, laid-back seaside destination. Ride a bike to La Jolla Cove to watch sea lions sunbathe before dining on authentic Mexican fare. This is the burrito capital of the world, after all! With SeaWorld, Legoland, and one of the best zoos in the country, it's playtime all the time in this sunny Southern California city.
Local Attractions: Balboa Park, Coronado Island, San Diego Zoo, Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, La Jolla Cove, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Mister A's, The Marine Room, Legoland, Carlsbad State Beach.
Home Truths: - This home allows up to 1 pets (max 50lb) for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet. - A Pack ’n Play is available for guest use upon request. - Please note that the home is located near a busy road, so some daytime noise may be experienced.
Parking Details: - There is a private driveway that can fit up to two mid-sized cars, and free street parking is available.
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.
This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
San Diego
Mid-City, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Urban Village Tennis Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Little Saigon - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Ward Canyon Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Grantville Station - 4 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Jack in the Box - 13 min walk
So Saap - 13 min walk
Cafeina Cafe - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman on 11 May 2026 start from £237, 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 at Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Classic San Diego Home • Outdoor Lounge + Vintage Charm | Casa Craftsman located?
Located in Mid-City, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Adams Avenue Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and Petco Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The home was clean and cozy, but the beds were uncomfortable and noisy. One bed had a low spot and the frame of the other bed was creaky! Being an old house, the walls are thin, so you could hear everything. But then again, that’s the charm of staying in an old house.
Rosalie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the home clean and cozy and appreciated the charm of an older house. We’re sorry to hear about the bed comfort and noise, and will look into these issues to improve future stays.
4.5 stars but I rounded up. Avantstay are great hosts with your stay there top priority. Great things about this San Diego location. Very nice and clean house, great kitchen and hang out spot. Neighborhood/house has great and easy parking. Location is close (15-20 mins) to most spots in SD and a block away from a grocery store. Some knocks against it. Neighborhood is very lively with action, noise and load cars driving by. Bathrooms are nicely remodeled but can be a bit cramped and it would be nice if at least one of the beds were a larger size.
Jeff C.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review and for rounding up—we really appreciate it! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the house, kitchen, hangout space, convenient parking, and the great location close to so many San Diego spots.
I also appreciate you sharing the areas for improvement. The lively neighborhood can definitely bring some noise at times, and I understand how that can impact the experience. Thank you as well for the feedback on the bathroom layout and bed sizes—this is helpful, and we’ll keep it in mind as we continue to improve the space.
We’re grateful you chose to stay with us and hope to welcome you back on your next visit to San Diego!
The house is nice the Nieghbor hood is for sure sketchy
Nicole B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home itself and that it lived up to expectations. We appreciate your honesty about the surrounding area as well — that perspective is helpful for us and for future guests as they plan their stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
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