Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views

San Diego, California
$528 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Located at the edge of an urban canyon in the historic Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Three private bedrooms open up to an expansive formal sitting room, dining room, custom kitchen, and living room. Head outside and you'll find a expansive deck lounge area, fire pit, and hot tub with outdoor shower. The Ethelda Retreat truly embodies what the Southern California lifestyle is all about. From the high end stylish furniture and curated decor, to the lavish private outdoor entertaining area, you'll feel right at home.

Every Coast to Cactus home comes stocked with all the basics you will need to feel right at home. We provide: High speed Wifi, Smart TV's with streaming capabilities, nicely appointed kitchens, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and premium sheets, linens and towels. You'll also find a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dish pods, and laundry detergent.

Sitting Room
Formal chairs and sofa's adorn this central space, perfect for listening to music or reading a book.

Living Room
Adjacent to the kitchen you'll find the living room with sofa sectional, flat screen tv. Family board games available to guests.

Dining Room
Adjacent to the kitchen and sitting room is a dining room table with seating for 6-8.

Kitchen
For those who like to cook, the kitchen has modern appliances including: dishwasher, fridge, blender, stove top, coffee maker, pots and pans, utensils.

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms are stocked with items including: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and fresh towels. One bathroom is an ensuite bath attached to master bedroom. The second bathroom is shared between bedroom 2 & 3. The half bath is located near the entryway and sitting rooms.

Bedrooms
Four spacious bedrooms with beds covered in comfortable linens.
Bedroom 1: One King Bed (en suite master bathroom)
Bedroom 2: One Twin Bed & One Rollaway Bed
Bedroom 3: One Queen bed

The home can comfortably accommodate 6 guests based on double and single occupancy in available beds.

Backyard and other Amenities
- Lush and private backyard
- Deck Lounge area
- BBQ Grill
- Fire Pit (firewood not included)
- Hot Tub
- Outdoor Shower
- High speed WIFI perfect for remote working
- Washer/Dryer: Washer and Dryer are available. Complimentary detergent available

Please Note: The garage is not accessible to guests. Parking is available on the driveway for 2 cars, in addition to free street parking.

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By Booking this home, all guests must agree to the following House Rules and Booking Policies:
1. Rental Agreement & Guest Screening: By moving forward with this reservation, a rental agreement must be signed by the primary guest. You give permission to the property manager to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Verification requires uploading a valid ID, Drivers License, or Passport, along with a self photo of the primary reservation holder. Confirmed reservations are conditional and may be cancelled pending verification results.
2. Check-in is at 4 pm. Check-out time is any time before 11 am. You're welcome to request an early check in or late checkout, subject to availability. We are unable to confirm availability until 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.
3. Parties, events, or excessive noise are not allowed. Please be respectful of our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 9PM-9AM. Violations after our initial warning may result in your removal from the property. We are located in a residential community and, although this is a vacation destination, it's home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and peaceful environment.
4. We do not allow smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises; including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana. Those found in violation will incur a $250 cleaning fee.
5. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises, unless with written permission from your host.
6. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events.
7. We understand accidents happen, so if there is any accidental or intentional damage caused to the home, please let us know prior to your departure.
8. This property may have video surveillance in outdoor public spaces to ensure the safety and security of all guests. There are no cameras inside the home. Noise meters may also be present in and around the property to ensure quiet hours are followed. We will only receive a notification of a noise event if the noise decibel threshold is exceeded. Please try to keep the fun at a respectful decibel level during the day, but at night we ask for no loud noises after 9 pm — if this sounds like something that will not work for your group, our property might not be the right one for you.
9. Guests are prohibited from carrying or otherwise possessing a firearm at any time on property grounds, including carrying firearms in an open or concealed manner. This policy applies to all types of firearms.
10. Occupancy is limited to the number of guests you indicate on your reservation. Any additional guests or visitors must be approved by your host.
11. Any items left behind can be sent back for a handling fee of $25 plus the cost to ship and must be prepared before the item will be sent.
12. Have fun, and please respect the home and host!

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1821 Sq Ft (169 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Fina H.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 9, 2025

    Beautiful home with a nice floor plan. Full kitchen with everything needed, Great communication with easy check in/out. Will definitely book again.

  • jehines13

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Lovely place to stay.

  • Virginia and Reed T.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    My family was pretty cold the whole time. Loads of large windows without curtains to retain the warmth. Thermostat was difficult to figure out. Air coming out always felt like AC. Easy, convenient location, within walking distances to many cafes. The house was clean and spacious with 2 very nice outdoor spaces. Hot tub was nice.

  • Angela T.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    We loved our stay! The house was very clean, well decorated, and we felt like it was a home away from home. The kitchen was well stocked for several meals we made, and the backyard area was perfect for relaxing. Our host was incredibly communicative for the questions we had.

  • Michele B.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    The house was quaint, clean, and very affordable.

  • Tammy M.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    The Stay was amazing and the house was even better than the pictures. Clean, easy instructions and communication with the property management. All the amenities you can think of. The bedrooms were private and quiet. Would absolutely stay again. There is a high way behind the house but trees block the veiw and noise level. The location was perfect for exploring all of San Diego. Although there was nothing in the immediate area (stores, restaurants, grocery shopping), EVERYTHING is within a 10- 20 minute drive. We went to Point Loma, Sunset Beach, Gaslight, Corando, Pacific Beach, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, Balboa Park, and Old town. Easy on and off right from the highway.

  • Andrew D.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Nice home for our family of 5. We loved the backyard and how close it was to area attractions. House was very clean and well stocked.

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Convenient location in a nice neighborhood. Spacious house. It was a lovely stay in San Diego.

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    We loved the house, the jacuzzi and the vibe of the house. It very cute. We loved the space in it.

  • Letty S.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 2, 2025

    This is our 2nd time at this location. It is close to everything and yet very peaceful and spacious. Great indoor & outdoor spaces and has a jacuzzi!dowoutdoospaces

  • Renae D.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    We loved our stay at this gorgeous property. Very well taken care of and super efficient check-in process. Highly recommend!

  • Rajeev S.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    Well kept property with a nicely stocked pantry. Backyard was very nice with grill and hot tub.

  • Stephanie K.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The house is a great home base for Kensington and was a good fit for our family of 5! The hosts were very responsive and went above and beyond and brought us new blankets when we didn’t see any. So appreciated!

  • Darcie F.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Great place for a family stay. Enjoyed the hot tub and large screen TV. Lovely separate dining room for family meals. Well furnished private back deck and yard. There is noise from the busy road below. The driveway worked well for parking our camper van. The master bedroom and bathroom are well designed. The other 2 bedrooms are small. thank you.

  • Alexina S.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    We literally just needed a place to sleep while attending my son’s family day and graduation at MCRD. But this place would have definitely been cool if we had more time to chill and relax. The backyard was very nice from what we could see (we only saw it after dark.) it could have been a little more stocked with condiments.

  • Letty S.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    If we could give it 20 stars we would. It was extremely well stocked & within 20 min to most attractions. Jacuzzi, fire pit & deck

  • Christian A.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    Our family flew to San Diego for my daughter's boot camp graduation. The property was exactly as described and the entire weekend was wonderful. We even used the grill on the deck following graduation. Only complaint...not enough time in the area to enjoy everything. :)

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    The home is awesome, more than enough room for our family of 5. The neighborhood is great as well, with main street Kensington just a short walk from the house on quiet neighborhood streets. The backyard area with deck, grill, firepit and hot tub was a huge bonus that we enjoyed each night after our days out and about in SD. The location may be the best part, as the house was a short drive from just about everything we did - SD Airport, Petco Park / Downtown, Sea World, SD Zoo, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, etc. We will definitely stay here again during our next trip to San Diego.

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    As an owner and operator of my own VRBO in Phoenix, I know a good VRBO from a bad one. This house was fully stocked. They took care and consideration in every part of the house to create a convenient and at-home experience. The hot tub and private backyard was a great feature! The only critique I would give is that the Keurig coffee machine was difficult to use. Other than that, I would definitely stay here again!

  • Becca S.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    The house and location of the property was great. Cleanliness could have been a little bit better, but overall we enjoyed our stay.

  • Ann B.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    The house was as described. It was clean, well appointed, with all the comforts of home. Communication with the host was great. Whenever we had questions we texted them and they were very responsive. The neighborhood was quiet, with restaurants nearby and easy access to highways. We look forward to future stays there.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$528+
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