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Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a colorful wall, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, Mount Helix Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

La Mesa

With a stay at this vacation home in La Mesa (Mount Helix), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Balboa Park. .This vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from San Diego State University and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Petco Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Helix Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 18 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Mission Bay - 19 min drive - 26.8 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min drive - 26.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 21 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Amaya Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sideways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!

Shadow House is a private sanctuary nestled on an exclusive road, yet, oh so close to the vibrant heart of San Diego.

This charming retreat is your perfect base camp as it's only 15 minutes away from sun-kissed beaches or downtown.

With boutique hotel amenities and lush outdoor spaces, we’ve practically invented outdoor comfort with a side of charm.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joshua was a great host. He responded quickly with any questions and otherwise gave us our privacy.The house was super clean, very comfortable, well-equipped, and absolutely a breath of fresh air in a huge city. We will absolutely try to stay here in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse V.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay here was excellent. The host maintained great communication and provided clear check-in instructions, making everything smooth and easy. The property was peaceful, spotless, and perfectly located. It was well-equipped with all necessary amenities, which made the experience even more comfortable. I would gladly stay here again in the future.I Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right off the highway. It was very clean and had everything you would need for a comfortable and classy stay. Beautiful outside area that has lots of space and a water feature. Loved this place would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little oasis!

Clean, modern, comfortable and private. Perfect for the two of us during our 5 nights in San Diego visiting family. Thank you Joshua!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway!

Stayed for 2 nights and it was lovely! A very cool property in the hills that was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical Paradise

This lovely space is wonderful! The greenery and the decorating is so cheerful. If you thrive on being outside in a welcoming, plant-filled space with lots of seating options, this is the place for you. I am a sucker for L-shaped couches and this home has one on the inside and one on the outside. Loved my stay. The host was very responsive, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peyton W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway but some things to consider.

The location and space was beautiful! It was the perfect amount of space for my husband and I. We chose a SUV for our car rental which I am happy for it because to get to the rental the road is a steep incline and the turn into the parking space could be a concern if you have a low clearing vehicle or a manual. Also when we arrived all the windows and doors were open besides the security door which was locked. My security is very important so being in a new area of San Diego I would have preferred that all the doors were closed and locked upon arrival. There are two front doors. A steel security door and a wood door. The wooden door does not deadbolt and barely closes. A slight pull on the handle and it comes right open. This would definitely be something to consider if you are traveling alone. If I was not with my husband, I don’t know if I could have stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024