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Private Estate with Incredible Views, Pool and Three King Beds!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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El Cajon, CA
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

El Cajon

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in El Cajon, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Hotel Circle and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Viejas Arena - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Estate with Incredible Views, Pool and Three King Beds!

Welcome to the Avocado House! This lovely home is nestled on the east side of Mount Helix with amazing views of the city and surrounding mountains. Conveniently situated a short distance from Interstate 8 and Highway 94. Just 15 minutes to the beach and 10 minutes to Downtown San Diego. Travel East and enjoy the casinos!

This lovely home has four well appointed bedrooms. Three bedrooms have new king beds, and the fourth bedroom has a trundle bed that can be used as two twins or a king size bed. The master has its own bathroom. Large living room overlooks the beautiful salt water pool and the valley. The large kitchen has all the necessary equipment for the pickiest of cooks. Laundry area is equipped with two new LG washer and dryers.

The pool has a beach entry and is heated with an electric heat pump. As opposed to gas or propane, heat pumps use electricity to heat water. Instead of creating heat through burning fuel, heat pumps capture heat from the surrounding air, then transfer that heat to the swimming water. In cooler months, the water temperature will not heat above the outside temperature. The house uses solar for electricity.

This property is situated on an acre and is very secluded. Enjoy the comforts of the country in the middle of America's finest city!

Rules: You must be 25 years of age to rent this property. Strict no parties or events allowed (enforced by city ordinance). Four night minimum over holidays.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jim and Dayna Grow

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house or surrounding property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Rules

5 night minimum over holiday stays.
PLEASE READ HOUSE AND POOL RULES (ATTACHED) TO ENSURE THE AVOCADO HOUSE IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR VACATION PLANS.
Guest must read and agree to rental agreement and house rules prior to booking.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must be approved

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be accompanied in the pool area

Events

No events allowed
This is strictly enforced

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or surrounding property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This is strictly enforced
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Property Registration Number 036143

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Private Estate Incredible Day Night Views Salt Water Pool House
Private Estate Incredible Day Night Views Salt Water Pool House
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Amazing Views Salt Water Pool on an Acre of Secluded Property!
Private Estate With Incredible Day Night Views Salt Water Pool
Amazing Views Salt Water Pool on an Acre of Secluded Property!

Private Estate with Incredible Views, Pool and Three King Beds! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fit for our little fish

We are so happy to have found this wonderful rental and would stay here again in a heartbeat! Our kiddos LOVED the pool and the entire property was well suited for our group of 4 adults and 4 kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the views, all the big bedrooms, plenty of storage to get cozy, and put things away, a home away from home, and the pool was amazing! Fantastic hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor living and view

Our second visit to this property on family vacation. It is marvelous. Spacious property with great ourdoor living with pool, lots of seating and amazing view. Well kept and very comfortable. Love staying here! Perfect location for hopping around San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property, lots of fun!

We had an amazing stay at the Avocado House. The pictures represent it really well. The hosts have thought of everything. I figured I'd have to get a few things once we got there but really, I didn't need to. They were incredibly responsive to any questions I had also. The backyard and view is amazing. I'd love to come back and would recommend this home to anyone looking to relax and enjoy their stay in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini Oasis

This property was awesome. We had 2 families totaling of 8 people. There was plenty of room for everyone. We had 2 teenagers and 2 young kids under the age of 9. We went to the zoo and the safari park. Each time we came back we would take a dip in the pool and enjoy the city views. The hosts Jim and Dayna were super responsive. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place.

Good. Wifi had issues for the number of our devices. Hosts never checked in to see how things were. No welcome note or package.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

teandre c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience!!!

The stay was excellent for my family. We enjoyed the amazing scenes from the backyard and all the amenities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dionne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!!!!

In town for SDSU family weekend and we prefer getting a house for the weekend. This was a lovely property with an amazing view and great privacy. Rooms for each of the kids with TVs was a plus. Hosts were extremely responsive and on top of things!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend at San Diego

The property was spectacular. Its location was centrally located which allowed us easy access to any of the multiple Things to Do spots in the San Diego area. The house itself was better than advertised. It provided views second to none and enough seclusion to allow us to enjoy the peace and quiet of the west coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house and the views were beautiful!. Beyond our expectations. Plenty of space for our family. They had a pack and play and a high chair which were perfect for our grandson. We cooked meals and all cookware, dishes, etc. were provided. The pool and garden were well maintained and gorgeous. If we travel to San Diego in the future, we would rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Wonderful property. The photos don’t do it justice. Very comfortable for family and friends. Pool view and outside very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Extremely clean, very beautiful property. Pool area is very pleasant! Everything you could need. The owners are very responsive and respectful. I would definitely recommend this property and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

We were so happy with our stay at the Avacado House! We were 20 minutes from everything! The pool and gardens were a welcome relief after being on our feet all day exploring! We loved the 3 king beds for 3 couples! It was a wonderful stay for our first trip to California! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Home, Even More Incredible Views

This home is one of the best weve stayed at. The rooms are spacious, kitchen well stocked, location perfect, and the pool - so beautiful and relaxing. The outdoor space is absolutely stunning. We loved looking at all the beautiful plants. We truly hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time Celebrating A Graduation From SDSU

Our family of six totally enjoyed our stay at the Avocado House. The layout of the house, extra bathrooms and gorgeous view (day and night) were all very pleasant and accommodating. The weather was perfect for using the pool and I loved walking around the property. We created new memories and celebrated lots of events. We chose the Avocado House because it is conveniently close to campus. The property is also about 20 minutes from downtown and most other locations. Thank you to the host for their responsiveness while booking and answering our questions. We all enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the Avocado House as a great place to spend time together. Laurie and Rick
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W., Albuquerque, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

This was the best stocked house in ten years. Their kitchen was amazing. Great views of San Diego . We where very pleased. The weather could have been warmer. But that is not there fault
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

This home was just right for our family. We came into town for my son's wedding, and it didn't rain until the end ! Nice place to relax, wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avocado House

The Avocado house was great! The house, landscaping and view were beautiful! The pool was a bit cool, but it is March! Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA G., Grapevine, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Home Close to Everything

My family of 4 enjoyed the space & comforts of this home. The house is well appointed; secluded from the rest of the area; local restaurants are plenty & surprisingly moderately priced; and most tourist spots we went to/from were within 25 minutes and easy commutes. The weather was a bit chillier than we had hoped for, so unfortunately the pool never got quite warm enough to use, but the outdoor seating areas and garden were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southern California Christmas

Our family coming from 4 states (Minnesota, Washington, California and Illinois) had a wonderful time at this property. It was very spacious with comfortable beds. We enjoyed the view (sunrise and sunset). Wish we could have stayed longer. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

a slice of heaven

even looking at the pictures on line, we were amazed at the whole property. My wife was over the moon, saying it was the closest thing to her "dream home" she had ever seen. everything inside and out was
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

SDSU Freshmen move-in

Was moving our daughter into her freshmen year at SDSU. House was better than the details in the VRBO listing. Lots of space, pool and view were postcard worthy. Property owner kept in communication with us while Tropical Storm Hilary was approaching to keep us informed of local alerts and info. Plan to stay here again for an upcoming SDSU visit with our daughter.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sturgis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avocado house

The house was everything as advertised we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Owners were very quick to respond to our questions. Clean and private and a great pool the kids loved it. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

What a perfect house! It had beautiful grounds and a seemingly separate location with really no neighbors you could see. There was some road noise but not bad in the morning and evening when we’d sit out by the pool. The location is fabulous, again sort of secluded but blocks from Vons etc. and the house is well maintained, well stocked and had great amenities. The owners were quick to respond to emails. We would definitely stay here again and have recommended to family/friends in the area if they need a place for visitors to stay. Again couldn’t have been more perfect and we appreciated how well appointed the house was. Thanks for such a great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!

Everything about the house was great, especially the pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023