Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101125 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available

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San Diego, CA

University of San Diego
‪6 min walk‬
Old Town San Diego State Park
‪3 min drive‬
Hotel Circle
‪3 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Welcome to San Diego; across from the University of San Diego. Full sized master bedroom and bath (with king sized bed), mid-sized bedroom/office with queen sized bed; and a newly build (March 2024) third bedroom (two full sized beds); Airy windows; light-filled room; rooms have blinds that darken it very well.

Very comfortable, quiet household environment. Hardwood floor with cozy family room.

Great location in San Diego, 3.5 mile bike ride to Mission Beach along Mission Bay bike trail. 3.5 miles to downtown; Sea World 2 miles (this is the perfect place to stay for a small family visiting SD for a trip to Sea World); to La Jolla: 10 miles; Balboa Park: 3.5 miles; 35 minutes to Legoland! Disneyland: 90 minutes/mi. Trolley stop and route is across the road; 1/4 mile from my house.

It is a quiet street in a fun neighborhood that serves USD students. Starbucks is near the trolley stop. Golf is literally across the street, along with the YMCA. Just down the road is Fashion Valley for shopping and Old Town for sightseeing—all within walking distance.

Guests have exclusive access to the entire home. Additionally, they have access to the washer and dryer, which are located in the garage.

I’ll be available during the day and into the early evening for questions or issues that pop up. Just send me a message.

Silver Terrace is the little-known name of this small neighborhood just south of the University of San Diego. It is a very centrally located one just minutes from numerous highly popular destinations such as: Sea World, Mission Bay Park, Mission Beach, Old Town, Downtown, Fashion Valley Mall and La Jolla. Within a 10 minute walk you'll be within range of a trolley stop, multiple coffee shops, brewery tasting room, numerous restaurants, and a YMCA.

Property manager

James Morrison

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the property; Quiet hours after 9 PM; No parties or events; Turn off lights and appliances when not in use;

Follow check-in and check-out procedures; Pay any additional fees, if applicable; Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement

A security deposit hold (typically $500) will be applied to the card on file.

Important information

You need to know

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 STR-04332L, 629717

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Linda Vista, a neighbourhood in San Diego. 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 Westfield UTC. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

University of San Diego - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Old Town San Diego State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
Morena - Linda Vista Station - 12 min walk
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bert's Bistro - ‬14 min walk
‪Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
‪Rose Donuts - ‬10 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near Sea World, Old Town, & Beaches located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fashion Valley Mall and University of San Diego. Mission Bay and Hotel Circle are also within 3 miles (5 km). Morena - Linda Vista Station is 12 minutes by foot and Tecolote Road Station is 23 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

3 Apr, 2025

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

Amazing stay!

The place was extremely clean and perfect for our family. Very conveniently located near Sea World, the Zoo and many other San Diego destinations. We would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Pleasant stay

Great location to all sites. Clean spacious house in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David G.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Good location good setup

Was great for our family, good location central to what we were doing in SD.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Long weekend

Great little house to stay in close to lots of fun things. There are a few different rentals that use the same driveway, but didnt really see anyone else. We stayed with our family of 5 and it had PLENTY of space for us. I would still not have felt crowded with even 8 of uscould have

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilene S.

15 Nov, 2024

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

Lovely vacation

My family and I stayed in the cottage for a week. It was convenient to all the site we wanted to visit. It has a piano which was a great delite for my husband. All of our needs were met. All in all a very good place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect Place to Stay in San Diego

The house was clean and comfy on a nice, quiet neighborhood. Plenty of extra blankets, sheets, and towels for our family. The kitchen has all of the basic items for cooking. Wonderful location, conveniently located near everywhere we wanted to go. Would definitely choose to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

5 Oct, 2024

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

Exactly what we needed

We were in town for a conference at USD. The house was convenient and comfortable - just what we were looking for!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifee B.

15 Sept, 2023

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

Great location.

We enjoyed our stay in San Diego and this was a great location to base out of.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

6 Dec, 2023

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

Great location

James’ house worked well for our family trip to San Diego. The location and price were perfect for what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

4 Feb, 2025

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

Host is incredibly kind!

The accommodations were perfect for our party of five, including a room with two beds that 25 year old best friends were able to share while still having their own beds. But even more impressive than the accommodations was the kindness of Jimmy, the host! Our 25 year old daughter had some special medical considerations that Jimmy bent over backwards to help us with so that our daughter was able to join us on this trip! His housekeeper also went above and beyond to help us with the need. Truly special people and I would recommend any home Jimmy manages.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek B.

8 Jun, 2024

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

Smooth stay for short San Diego main city tour

Smooth check in process and comfortable stay close to university. Minor issues with foul smell in neighborhood but otherwise an excellent stay overall.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

7 Apr, 2024

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

Great Spot for College Visits

The cottage is in a great location. Short drives to colleges and other attractions. Very convenient and comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karthikeyan D.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Centrally Located

We really enjoyed stay at this property, located central and closer to many top places near SD downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellee S.

25 Nov, 2023

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

Great place to stay

We loved staying here in this cottage. It was clean, had everything we needed, and great communication with property manager. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth C.

24 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Braves trip

Attentive Host and good location

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARIE R.

27 Nov, 2023

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

Quaint cottage stay

Check in was easy. Owner responded to our needs quickly. Convince location to Old town.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Family Vacation in San Diego

We wanted to get out of CO for an end of summer family before school started backup. This house was in such a great centralized location. It was very close to old town and beaches were 15-20 mins away. There were good restaurants and shops all nearby. The owner, Jimmy, was very responsive and courteous. We had an overall excellent stay here and would recommend to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Family Reunion

The family met in San Diego for a week. Nieces, nephews and grandchildren. The cottage was the perfect place to meet up and watch the grandchildren play in the backyard. We had a great time and Jimmy was a responsive host.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel W.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Quick getaway

We loved the location & enjoyed how quickly we could get to see all that we wanted to see. Only issue was Living Room tv was slow to stream & seemed to have WIFI issues, bedroom TV had no issues so we were able to watch Thursday night football in there :) this is my 2nd time renting from host as I had previously stayed in smaller unit. Look forward to booking unit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jun, 2023

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

Nice cottage

We were there for grandson’s graduation from Marines boot camp. The location was perfect.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin H.

2 Apr, 2023

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

Cozy place

Enjoyed some time with extended family here…much better than a hotel lobby for our mini reunion. Neighborhood was quiet and it was a terrific location for us heading north to La Jolla and south to Balboa Park. It’s also very close to Old Town.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Most enjoyable VRBO ever!

We rented this house for a surprise 50th birthday for one of my best friends. It was roomy enough and comfortable for 5 adults to spend the weekend. The owner was very friendly and available any time we needed anything, including running an iron over to us when we needed it and replacing the propane tank on the grill when it was empty. Highly recommend! 10 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Good use of space

The property is small but all of the space is used well. There are also a few good food options within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Mini vacation before school

Stayed here with our boys before going back to school. It was fabulous. This place was clean and had everything we needed. We were close to many attractions and would definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

1 Mar, 2023

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

Comfortable stay

This was exactly as advertised. It was perfect location for visiting my daughter at USD and short drive to all destinations. Clean and comfortable house.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by James Morrison

I love to travel, and when I first started hosting as a young, single professional in my early 30s, it was a great way to subsidize that passion. Now, I'm a little older, have a family of my own, and a few gray hairs to boot. My traveling habit has unfortunately been reduced as time commitments pile up. So now, this service helps me provide for my family while still allowing me to meet new people from other parts of the world.

As a host, I like to give my guests their space but can be available at a moment's notice (I live 5 minutes away).

I look forward to continuing my vacation rentals to meet new people and share our experiences.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this property because I was familiar with the neighborhood and it's central location.

Since I've purchase the property I've made many upgrades to it including the following: new flooring, crown molding, brand new bathrooms, and a new mantle piece. I hope you enjoy all the upgrades.

What makes this property unique

I would say the main benefit to this house is it's proximity to so many wonderful attractions San Diego has to provide. One could argue that it is located in the heart of San Diego.

Additionally, it's near the trolley line (5 minute walk) and the neighbors are super friendly.