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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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La Mesa, CA
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Viejas Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern!

COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN - New! Modern!
Find beauty, privacy and comfort in this special home in one of San Diego's most desirable areas! Flowering bushes, plants, olive tree and fruit trees seen from all windows. All amenities: WiFi, Cable, serving dishes and tableware, full coffee bar, Ninja Blender, Flat screen TVs, Boll and Branch Sheets (used by 3 Presidents), Japanese Toilette and more. 15 minutes to Downtown San Diego and 20 minutes to the beach!

The space
We will share our bounty with you in season - oranges, persimmons, figs, pomegranates and Meyer lemons! Beautiful walking area in the hills surrounding the cottage - Enjoy the quiet if you are here to work, the comfort if you are vacationing and the extra amenities. Are you a coffee lover like us? We have a full coffee bar of Mr. Coffee, French Press and Chemex with a gooseneck kettle for pour over. Fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans, silverware, iron skillets, waffle maker, toaster, hand mixer, Ninja, serving dishes and more. Spice drawer with a great selection including condiments.

Contact host
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from San Diego State University and 11 minutes from Balboa Park
Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This La Mesa guest house is smoke free.

Property manager

Barb Hill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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In The New Modern La Mesa
Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern!
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Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern! Private vacation home

Cottage in the Garden. New! Modern! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., East Fallowfield,PA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway
I recently stayed at this cottage while visiting my daughter who attends college in San Diego. I came from Pennsylvania for the week and was blown away by this beautiful studio. From the minute, I pulled into the driveway I loved every second that I was here. The cottage looks exactly like the photos and had everything you could ever want and more from perfect bedding to a heated toilet seat to several different coffee makers, and the most adorable backyard with beautiful flowers and trees. I unfortunately had four straight days of rain while visiting but was lucky enough to be here in this adorable cottage where I could sleep in and relax and watch TV shows while looking out at the beautiful backyard. It is located on a busy street, but it was very easy to get in and out of the driveway and each morning I took a long walk through the neighborhood and saw the most beautiful homes with fruit trees and the stunning mountains in the distance. I can’t wait to come back to San Diego and I will not hesitate to rent this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
This was a great property just perfect for our needs. Beautifully appointed and the ability to open the doors up to the back garden was a huge bonus!Easy communication with hosts and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay here again
Only reason location isn’t 5 star is because it was tricky to back out onto the main road. There’s nothing that can be done about it and everything else was perfect! I’ll be staying here again when I visit my kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super convenient stay in a lovely property
Very convenient located property. The casita is perfect for two people and is tastefully decorated. We enjoyed morning coffee on the patio while watching the hummingbirds in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect San Diego Getaway
My teenage son and I loved Barb’s place. It was perfect! The amount of space was just right. The location was fantastic! Easy access to the freeway and we seemed to be 20-25 minutes, at most, from most major SD attractions. Barb supplied body wash, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer, bath towels, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, toilet paper, trash bags, and even had water and snacks. This was so thoughtful and convenient since most guests are flying in and not able to bring all of those items. The bedding was clean and comfortable. We had plenty of quiet and privacy. I sleep with a white noise machine and highway noise wasn’t an issue at all. As others have mentioned, the street is somewhat busy but we didn’t have any problems backing out. Just be careful. There is a bathtub but the stopper wasn’t holding the water. It wasn’t a big deal to me but it might be if you have small children. Also, there ARE curtains on the door and back door. This place was great and Barb was fast to reply to texts. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for couples or small families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
The Cottage in the Garden was a great choice for our vacation in San Diego. It is a unique, modern, cool, and homey place that we called home. It has everything that one could ask for. The hosts have considered every detail...right down to warm chocolate chip cookies and a bottle of wine to greet you upon arrival. I am VERY picky in selecting where my family stays. This is a FANTASTIC place to stay. Consider this place for your next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHristine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay, gorgeous outside area to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine!
Comfortable property! Great location! Has all of the amenities! Wonderful hosts! Enjoyed are stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage In the Garden
Pleasant two week stay at the Cottage. Host was very attentive to any of of needs/questions. We would not hesitant to stay again on our next visit to San Diego.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma, Lakewood

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This little cottage overlooking a beautiful little garden was perfect for our visit to the San Diego area. The hosts were attentive and answered all of our questions via emails/text. The cottage was clean and roomy enough for our family of three.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet, private guesthouse
This is a sweet property for one or two people. It's very well laid out, very well thought out. The hosts were very helpful, but not not in anyway intrusive. We arrived very late and our hosts had a bottle of wine chilling. There was some wonderful coffee beans provided for our first morning joe. The entrance way to our private guest house was well lit, so coming and going after dark was easy. A very enjoyable, comfortable stay. Thank you! – Anne
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a quiet setting
Barb and Gary have done a wonderful job at their rental. Clean, quiet, great location, and very close to some of San Diego’s finest destinations. Snacks are left for the guests and their backyard is a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant cottage, good experience
The property was clean, pleasing, roomy enough for the two of us. It had everything we needed. The bed and couch were very comfortable. The property owners were attentive to our needs and proactive in making us aware of any potential issues. They even had free oranges growing in the back yard! Overall we had a very pleasant stay. We reserved the place as it was within walking distance of our son in Las Mesa. If you are walkers like us, you should know though that Bancroft Street does not have sidewalks for a short stretch and it can be a busy street at times. Other than that, the property was top notch and we have no complaints.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022