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2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego!

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A residential house with a concrete driveway, a small garden with palm trees and flowering plants, and a blue door.
A two-story house with a brown roof and beige walls, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a dark wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a full-length mirror.
A living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, a desk with a chair, and a leather sofa.
A kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a refrigerator, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Backyard

1 Child Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego!

You will have complete access to the entire 2 bed 2 bath home. We benefit from ocean breezes on most days of the year but it can get hot when Santa Ana's blow over the mountains from the desert. Wi-Fi info is posted on the fridge. We have portable ac & heating units in both bedrooms but usually you only need to open the windows and doors to enjoy the beautiful weather San Diego is known for. Lake Murray is nice park to walk to (and part way around the Lake) from the house. Cowles Mountain is also a popular hiking destination, there is a Golf Course next to the lake as well. The door lock is digital and I'll get you your access code two days before you arrive. I live and work in the adjacent duplex but travel often so we may or may not meet during your stay. I will of course provide my email & cell phone number if there is a problem or emergency. The closest grocery store is Vons on Lake Murray Drive. It's about 1 mile north of the house. Vine Ripe is a great place for fresh vegetables, deli, fresh meat & its on Fletcher Parkway just East of Costco on Fletcher Parkway (take Parkway Drive East to Baltimore, turn left on Fletcher Parkway. Just on the other side of the I8 overpass turn right for Dennys, Marie Callendar's or DZ Aikens (a local favorite with NY style deli & desert counter as well as a kosher restaraunt). Within walking distance is Lake Murray Cafe & they just added a little bar. As noted you are right in the heart of San Diego. If you plan to drive between morning and afternoon rush hour you can be at the best attractions in San Diego in minutes. Ocean Beach is 15 minutes straight west where Interstate 8 ends. Sea World, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach are 20-30 miles away. La Jolla Cove is about 40 miles away at the end of the 52 Freeway West. The San Diego Zoo, the Gaslamp District Downtown, Balboa Park & Petco Park are all 15-20 minutes away. The washer and dryer are outside to left when you go out the patio. We keep laundry pods and dryer sheets available. Please clean the dryer lint trap. I wouldn't recommend staying here if you don't plan on renting a car or use Uber or Lyft to get to the Trolley on the other side of the Freeway (or in Downtown La Mesa depending on the line you would take to get downtown) but the trolley doesn't go to the airport or any of the beaches.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The BBQ is either charcoal or propane. If you use it please clean it up. If you use propane please leave a few bucks to refill it.
Please rinse your bathing suit before entering the spa so it doesn’t foam up. If you notice a 'Filter 1 or 2' message don't use it and message me.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4212408
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Snapdragon Stadium or Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • Computer Museum of America - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego State University - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 16 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 17 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bed 2 Bath 15-20 Minutes to all the Best of San Diego! located?

Located in the heart of San Diego, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego State University, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena. Sharp Grossmont Hospital is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. 70th St. Trolley Station is 17 minutes by foot and Alvarado Station is 24 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marbe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for us! I mile from relatives and 20 min from almost anything you can do in San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful stay, as advertised - thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Great place

Enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norman Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE KITCHEN WAS WELL EQUIPPED, DID NOT FIND A PASTA STRAINER. GREAT SAFE LOCATION CONVENIENT TO FREEWAYS AND DOWNTOWN.BEDS WERE A LITTLE SOFT FOR MY PREFERENCE.ALL AND GOOD VALUE FOR OUR 3 ADULT PARTY.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe d.

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

Great place

Could not ask for a better location. Rooms were large and overall had a great time book it if you can.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Steve was very helpful and got back to us when we The unit was in a nice neighborhood and was very clean with comfy beds. Our only suggestion is that he updates the unit by fixing holes in the wall s and ceilings and then repainting. Also, a new couch is sorely needed. Also, aout to him.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location near family in La Mesa was why we chose this VRBO, yet plenty close to Downtown (15 minutes /-) with easy access to the freeway. Kitchen was clean but can’t comment on appliances and accessories as we didn’t cook anything, just had cereal and made coffee in the coffee maker (fresh ground coffee and filters provided). Beds were comfortable for us (we’re not picky though), smart TV worked well, Wi-Fi worked fine, however, the place and furniture are dated and need some TLC. Host (Steve) provided easy access instructions and offered early check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

top of the vrbo experience

This property is in a great location. As they say, " location,location,location." Location is great however having the owners of the property be the best I have experienced in at leaset10 vrbo rentals is the icying on the cake. They were excellent for all of my 34 days. Highly recommended plus 10 stars for my personal rating
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco G.

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

AMAZING LOCATION, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD.

Beautiful location, quiet neighborhood. Cozy spacious home, nice outside patio & front yard. Washer and dryer in the unit which is convenient. Best deal for the price. Steve the home owner lives minutes away therefore if you need anything he will be there for you if you need him.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sharon M.

Nice neighborhood and location!

Steve was great! We had a small issue and he came and took care of it right away. There was only air conditioning in the bedrooms and it was hot the week we stayed, but it really wasn’t too bad and we were mostly gone during the day anyway. The accommodations were pretty basic, but comfortable and that was reflected in the price. There is a great park with a lake and great walking trails within walking distance from the house. And of course there’s all that San Diego has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Perfect for Family with Small Children

Centrally located just like the listed describes, the duplex was perfect for a week stay for our family. It might have been small with older children or adults, but for our 3 littles it was perfect. We were easily able to drive to the beach and other attractions. Would recommend a car to get around and parking at the house was easy. Steve, the owner, was readily available for our only issue and he fixed the water leak within a day. The only thing I would like to point out about the house was that it could use some TLC, but it was clean, friendly, and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Good place to stay

The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. It is located in a nice quite neighborhood. We rented two other apartments on this trip where we shared a bathroom (two couples). It was nice to have our own bath. The apartment is located far enough away from most venues that you will need to travel. We drove so we needed to pay attention to traffic. It might have been better to park and ride the metro. The only issue we encountered was the loss of the internet connection one evening but Steve had the cable company out the next day. We would recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Perfect location for us

The location was everything we hoped for. We had easy access to the 8 with one exit to and from our family. It was close to the golf course we mainly use, close to La Mesa center, and very close to Lake Murray trail. The master bedroom and bed were comfortable and spacious. The neighborhood felt safe and was very walkable. We met the owner when we arrived and he was very friendly and helpful. We had to contact him a couple of times and his response was quick, courteous, and helpful. The only issues were we would have liked better lighting in the second bedroom and the sofa in the sitting room was difficult to get out of. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to rent this home on our next visit to the family.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2022
Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kori P.

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

Perfect

Steve was very communicative. The process was easy (this was our first time using Vrbo & our first time in Cali). The house was exactly what we needed. It was clean and had all the essentials for a 10 day trip. Our flight got delayed so we had to stay an extra night and Steve gave us a discount for the last night. Overall great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE BEACH

Location...location...location... less than 20 minutes to everything in the area. O.K., was 23 minutes to the casino. Shopping, restaurants, drugstores, attractions 3 to 10 minutes away. Never had horrid traffic. Wonderful hosts. That said, place is showing its age, like me. Needs some updating and painting. But, was clean. The one constant complaint we have with vrbo homes: Knives are never sharp. Until this year, have always driven out to Ca., so bringing my own was not a problem. Is a real pain when knives are actually dull. As always, we enjoyed our vrbo stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana A.

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

Overall great experience!

Excellent location everything was close by , nice nieghborhood ,house had good space , comfortable, steve was helpful with any questions. Overall good we had a good stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cris W.

Very convenient with a couple of quirks

Overall, a very nice stay. We lived in SD for 40 years so are very familiar with the area and wanted somewhere between the family members we were visiting. This location was perfect. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable. There is lots and lots of storage. We had everything we needed, although kitchen equipment is minimal if you actually want to cook. There's plenty of street parking. It's very close to the freeway, shopping, etc. The quirks- the bedroom has a multi-outlet adapter plugged into a three-prong adapter plugged into a a wall socket that is probably very unsafe wiring. The internet went on and off constantly, especially at night. And someone next door snored VERY loudly every morning, which was very audible in the living room. Overall, I'd stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

Vacation 3/30 - 4/5

We had a great stay at this location. The house was clean and in a quiet neighborhood. Steve was very easy to work with and replied to messages right away. We had family in Lakeside and visited San Diego, and we were centrally located. We would definitely stay here again when we visit. Absolutely loved the remolded bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL G.

House in LA Mesa CA

Thank You Steve and Maria for an enjoyable stay in you house, it had all that we needed and was just perfect for us. Very clean and in a quiet safe neighborhood. Once again Thank You. Rachel
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

Angie M.

Good location, lack of cooking facilities!!

The house was in an excellent location, really close to freeway to get everywhere quickly and no noise from the freeway. Unfortunately we were disappointed with the cleanliness, particularly under the bed in the second bedroom. Also the china, and glasses and silverware were very limited so didn't use the dishwasher as was never half full and then we needed everything for the next meal. And as for the cookware, 3 skillets and 1 saucepan and no baking sheets for the oven made it impossible to cook a meal!!! Master bed and bath had been updated, but now to the rest of the place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
The property is professionally cleaned every time a guest checks out, if they missed something under the bed apologies. It's a two bedroom house set up to accommodate 3-4 people, it is not set up to cook and throw a party for your local family and friends who seemed to be staying at the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2026
Donna was an exemplary guest.

About the host

Hosted by Steve Laurvick

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My name is Steve. I've been in San Diego since 1986 & can't even remember how to shovel snow. I live & work in the adjacent duplex. I'm a marketing consultant so I'm frequently traveling and we may or may not meet in person.

Why they chose this property

In 15-20 minutes you can be at the beaches, Zoo, the Gaslamp, Petco Park, Balboa Park, the SD Convention Center, Seaworld, Old Town, Belmont Park, Lindbergh Field (SD Airport); all the best San Diego has to offer. Nice 2 Bed/2 Bath private duplex in a safe, quiet neighborhood. You will be 3 exits from Qualcomm Stadium & across the I8 Freeway from SDSU. My place is good for couples, families, and business travelers. I live & work in the duplex next door, but I travel often so we may not meet.

What makes this property unique

The place is tucked away in a quiet, safe neighborhood in La Mesa on the San Diego border on top of Mission Valley. We benefit from ocean breezes on most days of the year but it can get hot when Santa Ana's blow over the mountains from the desert. We have portable ac units in the master bedroom but usually you only need to open the windows and doors to enjoy the beautiful weather San Diego is known for. Lake Murray is nice park to walk to (and part way around the Lake) from the house. Cowles Mountain is also a popular hiking destination, there is a Golf Course next to the lake as well.

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