Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!

San Diego, California
$440 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Location, Location, Location...Welcome to Union Street Gardens. We are dedicated to providing a peaceful, serene atmosphere in which our guests can relax after a long day of exploring beautiful sunny San Diego. This unique historic craftsman bungalow is minutes from downtown, Balboa Park, convention center, zoo, beaches and includes a Chef's kitchen, outdoor deck, gardens, fire pit and spa! Perfect for a family of 4 or two couples. Sorry no parties or large groups and no external guests please.

The space
This expansive and pristine 3 bed, 2.5 bath home is located in Mission Hills. Built in 1909, this historic craftsman home retains all of its original charm. Updated and perfectly maintained. Features include original hardwood floors, millwork, fireplace and a brand new Chef's kitchen. Beautiful outdoor gardens with a spa and fire pit as well as an outdoor deck with a Barbecue grill. Professionally decorated with our guests comfort in mind.

The house is enabled with super-fast, 5GHz, Gigabit/second WiFi.

The Chef's kitchen includes Italian-made Bertazzoni oven and range, Fisher Paykel refrigerator/freezer and All-Clad cookware.

Please note that we are meticulous about cleanliness. We follow CDC recommendations to achieve a clean and safe environment for our guests including deep cleaning and sanitization after each guest check-out.

Guest access
You have access to the entire house and personal patio deck with an outdoor grill as well as the backyard, spa, fire-pit and gardens. Please no gathering in the outside areas after 9 pm in consideration of our neighbors.

Other things to note
There are two houses on this property. The 1909 bungalow is all yours to enjoy, and the second house is where the home owner lives.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property Desk Desk Chair Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hot Tub
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking.
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Beach Access Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Jet Skiing Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkeling Surfing/body Boarding Swimming Whale Watching Windsurfing Zoo
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kyle T.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    We had an excellent stay. The place was just what we needed for a warm getaway from the Midwest. The space had everything you'd need and the backyard patio was a beautiful feature. The location was also superb and felt like a short drive to wherever you needed to go. Next time in San Diego, we'd love to stay again!

  • Brittany C.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    We loved our stay. The home was welcoming and made everything easy, with fresh towels, laundry soap, and a dishwasher, which were key for us since we were in town for a trade show. After long days, it was so nice to come back, put our dishes from the show into the dishwasher, throw our tablecloths into the laundry, and truly relax. We spent evenings hanging out as a team around the fire pit out back or in the living room watching something random on Netflix. Sam was very friendly and easy to reach, which made the stay even better.

  • Jaena Rae C.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Our stay was fantastic! Very spacious for our party, and communication with the host was easy and quick. The location was perfect, close enough to the convention center but far from the hustle and bustle of downtown. We also saved money cooking and grilling instead of eating out for every meal. Thank you for everything!

  • Steffi H.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Our team recently had the pleasure of staying at this home for our company retreat, and overall, it was a truly wonderful experience!The home itself is incredibly charming, beautifully decorated, and offers a very welcoming atmosphere. We especially appreciated the fantastic location, which was convenient for our needs, and the ample parking was a huge plus for our group. The thoughtful touch of provided Keurig pods made our mornings so much easier and more enjoyable – a definite highlight! While we didn't get a chance to utilize the outdoor space, it looked absolutely fabulous and very inviting. Having blackout shades was so great! We did note a couple of minor points that, if addressed, would elevate the stay even further, particularly for business travelers or groups. In the bathroom attached to the bedroom I used, there wasn't any shelf or storage space for personal hygiene products, which meant my toiletries and makeup bag had to stay on the floor. Additionally, a hook or designated hanging area for business attire in that bedroom would have been incredibly helpful. Lastly, when we went to do a load of laundry, we found there were no laundry detergent tabs provided.These are small things, but they would significantly enhance the comfort and convenience for future guests. Despite these minor observations, we had a fantastic stay and found the home to be a great fit for our company retreat. We would certainly recommend it!

  • Sherry L.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Great experience! Location is very convenient and easy to get around. Backyard is very relaxing and peaceful. House has a great layout and the owners were very helpful and responsive! We had a great time in San Diego!

  • Submitted Apr 5, 2024

    Stayed Mar 27, 2024

    This place is charming with much so much character. It is in a quiet neighborhood, centrally located in San Diego, and has great amenities. The hosts are communicative and provide information on the house and amenities. I appreciate how they sent videos on how the hot tub was to be used, how to turn on the firepit, etc. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Judy O.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2024

    Stayed Feb 27, 2024

    Everything was perfect. The house was just as in the pictures. The San Diego attractions were all easy to get to. The communication with the owners and the ease of checking in and out was great. Will use this property again if we ever come back to San Diego.

  • Lisa O.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2024

    Stayed Jan 22, 2024

    Second stay...just as great as the first!!!

  • judy b.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2024

    Stayed Jan 4, 2024

    My son and daughter-in-law joined my husband and me for a long weekend in San Diego, and this house was perfect. It was so much more than a place to stay that was convenient to Balboa Park and Gaslamp; we loved just hanging out in the house and its garden. We cooked, watched tv, played games, sat in the hot tub, and just enjoyed our time there. Our hosts have thought of almost everything--night lights conveniently set up, extra outlets, just about everything you'd need in the kitchen, etc. It felt spacious and cozy at the same time. While we didn't use the third bedroom, we appreciated having the extra powder room. It was on the pricy end for us but well worth it, and the hosts were responsive when we had to reduce our stay from 5 nights to 4. They were also available via text whenever we had questions but never intrusive. Thank you, Sam and David!

  • Michele W.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2023

    Stayed Dec 6, 2023

    The house is beautiful, and the outside area is magnificent. Sam and David have thought of all the little things. Plenty of household and bathroom essentials, which was greatly appreciated. Their communication was excellent! Their how to videos for the hot tub and fire pit were excellent. The firepit is cozy and easy to use, as is the hot tub.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$440+
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