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Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat

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A paved pathway leading to a building, surrounded by lush greenery and a red flowering bush.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a patterned rug.
A residential building with a staircase, a small porch, and a window.
A backyard with four lounge chairs, a small table, and a pool.
A wooden deck with a view of a swimming pool and a distant cityscape.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, The Bancroft
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, FAITH CHAPEL
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cuyamaca College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat

above the valley below, with an exquisite colorful evening sunsets in the valley.

2 units on the property with separate entrance.

Backyard is shared areaPrivate entrance.

Full kitchen (toaster oven only).

Access to shared pool. (NO SMOKING) occasional leaves or natural debris may be present between scheduled cleanings.”
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
We have a deep pool - children need supervised
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside away from front of house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7507171
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 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

About the area

La Mesa

Located in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, a neighbourhood in La Mesa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • The Bancroft - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • FAITH CHAPEL - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cuyamaca College - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • The Water Conservation Garden - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Grossmont Center - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gladly Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spring Valley Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quite Peaceful Mountain Retreat located?

Located in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mount Helix Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cuyamaca College and The Magnolia. East County Regional Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice pool nice view. Enjoy the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean we enjoyed our stay communication could have been a little better by answering our questions right away but we eventually got our answer. The beds were comfortable the kitchen was clean had everything we needed the pool was a little cold but was a nice pool Glad there was a TV in one of the bedrooms overall our stay was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable beds, thoughtful and responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

San Diego

Excellent place, fantastic settings, everyone enjoyed the stay, hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is really well maintained and provisioned. I appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as including lotion, flavored coffee sweetener, sunscreen, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My wife's 60 birhday

Very nice, close to my son and his family
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
Thank you for selecting our property to stay. I’m happy it was an easy access to see your son. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Karin, the host, ROCKS!

Patio and pool area were great to visit and entertain friends. The lodging was clean and had everything we needed. Visiting family and friends after leaving San Diego 3 years ago. Central to family, beach, friends and work. Karine is so friendly and helpful and prompt to respond. Our kids came back to the vrbo from the beach to find it locked. Karine was able to get them in instead of them having to wait for us. (Note to self-leave keys in lockbox!) We would definitely stay again next time if available. Thank you! Vrbo is the way to go!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour chez Scott et Melissa !

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans leur très bel appartement aménagé dans leur maison. Il est très bien équipé et propre. Scott et Melissa ont été des hôtes charmants et disponibles. Les chambres et l'espace de vie sont spacieux et la literie confortable. La piscine est un plus très sympa pour les grands et les petits. Idéal pour les familles !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The house was very nice

The house was clean and nice but had a bit of a weird smell when I walked near the kitchen. A lot of the things in the house are old which made me feel scared of breaking anything. Overall our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We’re glad you and your friends had a beautiful home to celebrate your bachelorette party. We always have a diffuser running with a special oil in it. It runs in the kitchen. Possibly that’s the smell that you didn’t enjoy. The home is newly remodeled. Less than 6 months. The unit has a brand new washer and dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator. All the mattresses and headboards are brand new. The only room not remodeled Yet is the bathroom. Thanks for your feedback.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Has everything you’d need

I did like the location! It was convenient and close to everything. One thing I did notice is that when we first walked in it had a type of smell that is sort of hard to describe. It was very strong. After spraying some spray and a day later it smelled fine or maybe we got used to it. Sort of like a mold but then I realized we are next to the pool. They had left us with everything we would need during our stay. Very nice people and left us with our privacy. My family and I were staying after a wedding and have been seeing family non stop. We’ve been exhausted. One thing that did upset me was that it was 9:00 am and I was woken up by stomping from upstairs. Maybe it was heels? I’m not sure but it woke me and my sisters up and we had alarms to wake up. It was check out day, maybe they were trying to hint at us. It went on for 10 minutes which is actually very long when you’re sleeping. But we knew when we had to leave. Not only that, but we do pay a cleaning fee and then are told to put the dishes in the dishwasher and Strip the sheets on all beds 1.5-2 hours before check out. We were still sleeping and we didn’t plan for that. It’s iust not in the details of the stay and was asked last minute. They were ok with us not doing it all but when you charge a cleaning fee and have people come to clean, I just know know why I would still have to do anything. I’m on vacation. The actual stay was pleasant tho! I would consider coming back depending on the occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback so we can keep improving. There is NO mold in our newly remodeled lower level. It was just cleaned from Our previous guests. It may have been cleaning products. We have 2 cats and a kitten that run around in the morning playing. I apologize they woke you. We always let our guest know they are active in the morning. Many guest have ask us what they can do prior to check out so we ask them to remove the bedding and put the dishes in the dishwasher. (Not a requirement). We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TRANQUIL ESCAPE

We had a wonderful stay! The bedrooms are lovely, each with a big, deliciously, cloud-like beds -- felt like we were sleeping at a 5-star hotel The bathroom is very cute and functional. And the kitchen is idyllic for easy cooking/ meal prep (which we did!) The view from their gorgeous backyard is incredible. And the stunning Mt Helix is only 2 miles away! Melissa and Scott are wonderful hosts, who ensure your privacy, while equally making sure all your needs are met during your stay. Overall, it was a tranquil bungalow escape, and we would certainly repeat our stay given the chance. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sylvia

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My husband Scott and I love traveling, cooking and enjoying life! We enjoy sharing hour

Why they chose this property

This is a perfect getaway for families. Beautiful pool, easy access to the fun things to do in San Diego and it's in a safe neighborhood!

What makes this property unique

We are on historic Mt. Helix.
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