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Family Retreat-Full Kitchen✅10min-Zoo, Balboa Park✅Views✅BBQ✅Smart TV's✅Hot Tub

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View from backyard canyon
Family Room
From Family room through kitchen and dining
Kitchen from sliding glass door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101932 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Snapdragon Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cowels Mountain (sun mural)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Pikes Peak

1 Queen Bed

Sunrise (Primary)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Family Retreat-Full Kitchen✅10min-Zoo, Balboa Park✅Views✅BBQ✅Smart TV's✅Hot Tub

Experience the essence of San Diego living in our Tierrasanta retreat. Boasting an open floor plan, our 3BR/2.5BA home offers an unparalleled blend of comfort and convenience. Marvel at gorgeous sunrises from the amazing backyard with a hot tub and sweeping views. Stay active in the workout area equipped with a Peloton, rowing machine, light weights, yoga mats, and bands.

The kitchen features double ovens, gas cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, plus additional comforts of a blender, waffle maker, tea kettle, Koerig, Soda Stream, Crockpot, Instapot, Cuisinart mixer, toaster and toaster oven. Convenience of washer and dryer onsite in garage. Every detail is considered, with supplied linens, hairdryers, iron, ironing board, soaps, shampoos, and body wash. Entertainment options abound with TV's in each bedroom, and both living spaces, as well as a collection of board games, puzzles, and card games. We even have a Guava pack-and-play as well as a HelloBaby baby monitor.

Relax in any of the three bedrooms, each equipped with a TV, or unwind in the two living areas. The primary bedroom boasts a California King Sleep Number. The two guest bedrooms have queen beds. There are two queen air mattresses for additional sleeping. There is also a love seat that converts to a oversized twin bed.

The dining area comfortably seats six, with an additional two-four at the main table and the smaller table that also doubles as a game table for those interested in board games, puzzles, etc.

The backyard view is the one thing everyone who visits my home talks about. There is a swing to have your coffee, tea or wine on. A couple of oversized hammocks for relaxing. An outdoor couch, with seating in the shade, under the upstairs balcony, centered with a propane firepit as well for those outdoor evenings. We also have a hot tub and a bbq.

Discover the perfect blend of luxury and practicality in the heart of San Diego at our Tierrasanta retreat. Your home away from home awaits.

Attractions less than a 20-minute drive away include Mission Trails, Sea World, Balboa Park, beaches (Mission, Pacific, La Jolla), Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo, Old Town, Petco Park, San Diego Mission(s), USS Midway, Birch Aquarium, Liberty Station, and downtown. Enjoy the convenience of hiking trails nearby, making it an ideal haven for nature lovers, mountain bikers, and hikers alike. Your ultimate San Diego experience begins here!

Beyond all of the above attractions, other attractions are 30-50 minutes away. this includes things like Legoland, Coronado Island, Wild Animal Park, San Diego Botanical Garden, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Barona Cultural Center and Museum, Old Poway Park, not to mention the amazing golf courses like Torre Pines.

We also have a delightful Citrus tree, that has about 3 great seasons of oranges. 2 Avocado trees, if you are lucky enough to visit while they are ripe, they too are amazing! In addition to the drought-resistant plants around the property, the yellow plumeria is gorgeous when in bloom.

This is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, and one bedroom is designated as the owners closet. There are a few cabinets in the kitchen and primary bathroom that are also owners cabinets.

Property manager

Shannon Rose
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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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
Property Registration Number 652123, STR-09317L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Tierrasanta, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Balboa Park. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hotel Circle - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Qualcomm Stadium Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rally's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat-Full Kitchen✅10min-Zoo, Balboa Park✅Views✅BBQ✅Smart TV's✅Hot Tub pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family Retreat-Full Kitchen✅10min-Zoo, Balboa Park✅Views✅BBQ✅Smart TV's✅Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat-Full Kitchen✅10min-Zoo, Balboa Park✅Views✅BBQ✅Smart TV's✅Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Retreat-Full Kitchen✅10min-Zoo, Balboa Park✅Views✅BBQ✅Smart TV's✅Hot Tub located?

Located in Tierrasanta, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Convoy District and within 6 miles (10 km) of Snapdragon Stadium and Sharp Memorial Hospital. San Diego State University and University of San Diego are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

10/10 Excellent

jose s.

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

Great time

Everything went great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

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

Great location

Everything was wonderful! Would recommend this house while visiting San Diego. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

West Coast Adventure

This was the perfect destination to end our 1,500 mile West Coast adventure. Our accomodations were just the relaxing end we needed. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and the view out the backyard was outstanding!Shannon was a great hostess and we would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paulette k.

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

Great house for small groups.

The house has everything you need to stay and to cook. Very pretty and the backyard was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay very much. Great location and wonderful space. Amazing amenities... perhaps the best stocked kitchen we have ever experienced. Love the outdoor space, so relaxing. Will gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Delightful Home, Beautiful View

This beautiful home is well-equipped for a family stay, with plenty of room, lots of games and activities, space for family meals, a hot tub, and a large yard with spots to relax and take in the amazing view. Shannon was a responsive and generous host. We picked this home specifically for its location close to family in the neighborhood, but it’s also a great location to start exploring San Diego. We hope to rent this home again when we visit our family next time. Thank you, Shannon, for a very comfortable weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Wonderful home in central location

This home had it all..a very responsive and friendly host, great central location only 15-20 minutes of airport/downtown/beaches/Little Italy/Balboa Park, safe neighborhood, high-end finishes, extremely clean, fenced yard with expansive view, and the little touches that make a house feel like a home. It was absolutely perfect! Would highly recommend this home and hope to return there someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

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

San Diego Zoo trip

Exceptional stay - best rental experience ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Wedding weekend

Enjoyable weekend at very well supplied property with lots to do and very beautiful. We enjoyed your view and would like to be able to come again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars P.

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

No Complaints

Needed a place close to Snapdragon stadium and this house fit the bill. Great backyard, great living room and the beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica Jo P.

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

Wonderful place to spend time with family amd friends.

This home was absolutely stunning. The host thought of everything, from beach towels to little things like a special cup for my sister's birthday. The property is absolutely stunning and very quiet. It has a fabulous backyard. I will be staying again when I revisit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lene H.

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

Awesome

Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Perfect stay for graduation

Great home, nicely updated, & very clean. Great outdoor space and nice views. Close to freeways & shopping. Shannon communicated well and everything was nicely organized and labeled in the home. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

A Home Away From Home

Let me say, our stay at Shannon's home way exceeded our expectations and I admit my bar is pretty high. She had everything one would need down to items you would have in your "junk drawer". Her attention to details were do on point. Her property was in a great location with a beautiful backyard and view. I traveled with my parents for my son's graduation from SDSU and there was plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing, or hang together and have my other son and his girfriend join us for meals. There is a Smart and Final 4 minutes away that had everything grocery wise. The home was as in the pictures, nicely decorated including comfy beds and furniture. Communicating with her was super easy - she was very responsive and a lifesaver in finding an item that got left behind. Don't hesitate to stay at her property! You won't be disapponted!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

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

Beautiful Home

Our family enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home! The views were amazing, the hot tub was enjoyed by all! We will definitely book again in the future! Shannon was an amazing host. She was very attentive and responded quickly when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Visiting family

Plenty of space, so many thoughtful items like chargers for devices, pack and play, stroller to name a few. It’s inevitable that you forget things when you travel, aside from girls size 3 shoes, Shannon had everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine G.

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

Family Fun

We really enjoyed our weekend here. We went out to SD to support an upcoming boxer (Alan “Kid Kansas” Garcia) and wanted something close to the Pechanga Arena and this property was one of the ones that popped up. I would recommend this property not only are the neighbors friendly they greet you like if they know you. The view is amazing. All around the house is just so beautiful and clean. The host Shannon is amazing very easy to get ahold of and makes sure everything is perfect for your stay. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

What a great weekend!

We booked this home last minute for a weekend trip to Seaworld. This home had everything we needed and plenty more than that. We love the location and the backyard, it was awesome to unwind, let the kids play & enjoy life. The thing that sticks out with the property is the owner. Shannon was amazing and responsive and went out of her way to make sure we had a memorable and comfortable stay. We rent homes quite a bit through VRBO and Shannon definitely stands head and shoulders above other owners we have dealt with. Book with confidence and have a great time in a wonderful city!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhu H.

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

Amazingly thoughtful host

I outreached to Shannon after another house cancelled on my family on short notice. We were in search of a house for my family of 7 to stay at and host a baby shower for my sister. Shannon went above and beyond in every way. Even though she doesn't typically allow events, she made an exception for us. She offered us use of extra chairs, serving platters, vases, etc for the party and was available and easy to communicate with throughout our entire stay. Her house was lovely as well - it's a very comfortable and updated home in a quiet neighborhood with a great backyard and view - it was perfect for our event! I can't recommend Shannon and her home enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

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

UCSD Graduation Weekend

This was the perfect place for us to stay for my daughter's UCSD grad weekend! We wanted a place where our family of 5 and my parents and sister & her family could all stay together. There was 10 of us total and it was plenty of space, both inside and out. Shannon was an amazing host and extremely easy to work with. She even left cute graduation decorations and glasses for us to use in our celebrations! The backyard was amazing. Plenty of seating, great views, a hot tub and fire pit! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bala Krishna K.

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

Review

This is one of the best vacation stays we stayed so far. Be it the location, house, beautiful view's and kitchen.. everything is perfect and clean. We were a group of 3 families and kids loved every part of it. They played in the backyard and we even had pre-birthday celebrations of the oldest kid around. Shannon was so kind in helping with fixing the garbage disposal very prompt. . We already started recommending this place to family and friends..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Paradise

Our stay was awesome! This home has everything you could want on a vacation in San Diego. The beautiful views in the backyard and the deck were stunning. The sunrise over the mountaintops was beautiful! The living room areas were spacious with plenty of lounging space. The beds were comfortable. Our friends enjoyed some much-needed relaxation. The kitchen had everything we needed for family dinner. The hot tub was a plus. The neighborhood was quiet and conveniently located near Starbucks and the freeway. We also got to enjoy a nearby hiking area called Mission Trails! Wonderful stay and informative host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna T.

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

Scenic, relaxing, private yet close to all that San Diego offers!

This house is in a quiet neighborhood with neighbors on both sides, although you certainly wouldn't know it. This house is situated in such a way as to offer privacy in every direction from the house and backyard, with an incredible view of San Diego from the back yard. Our group of 10 enjoyed a very comfortable stay. The host was truly accommodating and an absolute pleasure to work with! We especially enjoyed the backyard with it's firepit, 2 hammocks, 2-person swing overlooking the view, the hot tub and the bbq. All the comforts you'd ever want! Plenty of seating for us all; both indoors and out. We got a kick out of the owner's fantastic sense of humor as noted in the decor. I was nervous about trying out VRBO for the first time, but if this stay is any indication, we will be doing this again in the future. I cannot recommend this house or hostess more, it was everything and more that we had hoped for! Thank you Shannon, and thank you VRBO!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristine V.

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

Family get together weekend

My husband and I, our 2 adult sons and our 2 little dogs stayed here for a 3 day weekend. Some other family that live in the area also visited. There was plenty of room for everyone. Big house with open space and a gorgeous backyard! Everything you need is provided in this home. Extra chargers for devices and tons of fun games. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to stay here again in the future. 5 stars for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Wonderful place

Probably the best place we have stayed at. The owner is very communicative. Beautiful view from the property and great location. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Rose

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Well, I am new to hosting. However, I have always loved taking care of other people to make them feel good. I am looking forward to learning what people who visit my home would find additional comfort in. We all have a story and we don't all know each others story. I look forward to learning about you too and how I can improve the experience for you or others.

Why they chose this property

Tierrasanta is known as the "Island in the Hills". You almost don't have to leave Tierrasanta if you don't want to. There is great sushi, a fun and authentic mexican restaurant, Italian, pizza, a couple of grocery stores, Starbucks, several gas stations and a small tight knit community with a military presence as well.

What makes this property unique

I was born and raised in the Bay Area of California. I came to San Diego for the first time in college, where I met many lifelong friends. Just before the pandemic, I lost one of my best friends. And then during the pandemic, the house right next door to her husband and son came on the market, and I decided to buy it. I travel back and forth between the Bay Area and San Diego, working from both locations. And this home is the home that I have cared for, while also providing care and support the best I can, to her family, who all live in Tierrasanta.

Languages:

English

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