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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, books
Dining
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

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San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Yacht Club
    9 min walk
  • Point Loma Nazarene University
    2 min drive
  • Shelter Island
    5 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    14 min drive

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About this property

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

Adorable home with good space and breathtaking views of the city and ocean

La Playa Abode

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La Playa Abode would make the perfect home base for your next San Diego vacation! You will love the wonderfully designed interior that makes it feel very open and roomy. Relax in the living room overlooking the wonderful bay and ocean views. What really makes this home shine, though, is the outdoor patio featuring one of the best views in the whole area! Take in the ocean harbor, downtown skyline, and surrounding mountains without moving an inch from your vacation rental.

What's nearby:
You will quickly find that this location is hard to beat! The home is practically walking distance from the Shelter Island Pier and plenty of great restaurants including seafood and Italian. You will also only be a quick five and a half-mile drive to downtown San Diego and six and a half miles from Mission Bay. Gaslamp Quarter, the most famous district full of restaurants, shops, and clubs & Gaslamp District sign, is also six and a half miles away and it's a must-visit! Four miles away, SeaWorld San Diego is ready to provide endless, fun-filled hours with its unbelievable rides, shows and presentations, animal encounters, and more!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen without dishwasher
TV with HDTV antenna

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by car from San Diego Convention Center and 10 minutes from Mission Bay
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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 Registration Number STR-04449L, 628922

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30725

Adorable home with good space and breathtaking views of the city and ocean Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angie a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia R G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Soccer Fun
Charming, spacious but very dated home with a spectacular view. There was no off street parking for even 1 vehicle, let alone 2. We had to search for street parking many times. Very stuffy unless the few windows that could open were opened. No counter space in kitchen - counters occupied by microwave, toaster and coffee pot. Freezer had icicles; afraid to use 1970s stove. No dishwasher or even a dishrag to wash dishes. Dish towels were very sad and old. Not enough washcloths; plenty of towels. Strong stinky smell in kitchen like dirty pipes - both plumbing and electrical need uodating - electrical is probably not to current code. Despite the critic we enjoyed our stay in this very old home. It would probably rent for double the price if updated but charm was kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what I expected - pics are decieving
The home is in a great location and the views are amazing. However the pics are deceiving. This is a very old home that needs some updating. There is no light in one of the showers and it is very dark. The bathroom lighting is not good in any of them. All of the bedrooms are downstairs and the beds were very comfortable. The carpets need cleaning and there was some sort of odor that we couldn’t put our fingers on. A few little extra touches could make this a great rental/home; for example the soaps and shampoos were powder. A hand soap for the bathroom sinks would be great so you could actually wash your hands. Access to extra towels/wash cloths. We were not able to access the quaint backyard that looked amazing as it was all locked up. We stayed here because of location, but I wouldn’t stay again due to the odor and age of the home. I’m not sure how safe it is because if it’s age. Wiring maybe a problem as one of the outlets was quite hot. I wasn’t sure the balcony would hold everyone as it was quite shaky with just 4 adults on it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
A delightfully charming and comfortable home. Great neighborhood, and the owners treated us to a bag of oranges picked from their tree that morning. Would recommend! Plenty of room for a family vacation. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break trip
Went to celebrate a few friends birthdays. Def got an older vibe to it but it’s very cute and the patio is great. View is beautiful, makes it very worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jayme R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location with amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Elizabeth d., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View!
My family enjoyed the home and the amazing views. My parents especially enjoyed their stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Old School Charm
This is a great house with many original features. The view is extraordinary!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old unique house with amazing view
The location was perfect for us since we were mostly staying around downtown, Coronado and the beaches. There is an amazing view of the bay including a beautiful sunrise each morning. Lots of room and Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. The house is unique with lots of character and potential. The dining room chairs are not very comfortable. Property information said there is no heat so we brought space heaters but never had to use them since it felt warm inside. There is no dishwasher. The windows do not open so there is limited airflow downstairs in the bedrooms. Parking is a little misleading. You could probably fit 2 really small cars on the street in front of the house. We have a truck and were lucky to get the one spot in front of the house. When we arrived to checkin we had to park in front of the garage. The Kitchen doesn’t have a lot of counter space if planning on cooking. The stove is really old.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view
Great place… great view..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mesmerizing
The view of the harbor from the big living room window and balcony is absolutely stunning. Spent most of our time looking at the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Craig D., Severna Park

Liked: Cleanliness
No A/C?
While the temperature was mostly fine - low 80’s no A/C and no ceiling fans would have been a real breaker had I noticed ahead of time. It did not occur to me in 2023 to have to watch out for that! Unpleasant to sleep at night. I found two fans in a storage room but we had 3 bedrooms. Beautiful view. Very vintage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit to beautiful Point Loma
Great views! Great location! Restaurants, San Diego Bay, Marina facilities and yachting all minutes away from this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful View and Location
We enjoyed our stay at this property. As many others have stated, the property has not been updated in decades. However, the beds and couch were comfy and the place was clean. The location was great for us...walking distance to a few restaurants, a quick drive to the airport, downtown, Coronado, and La Jolla.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Allan M J.

VIEWS Views Views
The house is of older vintage and a little skimpy in the kitchen but the views made up for this!!!! The terrace overlooking the harbor was lovely! And good beds too!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

christie y.

Could be special, but needs attention
This place could be lovely and unique but it needs some thoughtfulness and attention to pretty basic details. We love old houses with character and this place has it - it was clearly loved once and is a step back in time to elegant San Diego. And the view from the first floor windows and porch is stunning especially at sunrise. But there are several things that do not seem so hard to be addressed : to start there is NO washing machine (despite being a 3 bedroom house) apparently it is in the garbage which is locked. The small bedroom is so musty smelling we had to close the door and our daughter slept on our floor. And the bathroom off the big bedroom has an old slanting glass window that does not close so it was freezing - so we had to close the door and could not use it. The kitchen floor is carpeted and feels old and dirty (shoes are recommended) and the kitchen is very minimally equipped, with limited pots and utensils etc. and no basics such as salt and pepper and oil. The basement is white carpeted which is certainly warmer, but things like a cheap acrylic small carpet thrown over a stain - but it tripped us every time we walked on it, was easier to live with the stain ;). While most of the furniture is interesting and comfortable, the king bed frame seems to be a new cheap metal frame which squeaks every time you move at all on the bed. There are not two parking places (unless you want to park on the sidewalk) but there was no problem parking in front on the street. This place worked for us in terms of its location, and there are many charming parts about it, but it certainly needs some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lilliam S.

Freezing Cold
No heating system or portable heaters anywhere to keep house warm. It was freezing cold and the 1st night 3 people woke up with sore throat from cold. They said someone would come over to adjust thermostat in kitchen bit no one showed up. It's an old beautiful home but without proper heating in the winter it is not as pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert M., San Diego, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great view, house needs work, also property management is poor.
Great location and view, we expected the house to be old as it was built in 1934. However the condition and cleanliness was not adequate. Many windows did not open so poor air flow, Spider webs all over patio, Showers had very poor flow and barely any hot water. Trash cans were overflowing and sinky when we moved in. Mouse droppings in many cupboards. House was just sinky and a little scarry, white carpets downstairs were difficult, we took shows off but just looked dirty. The two king beds were nice the queen mattress was unusable, too hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, easy, and convenient
Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
Overall booking and check-in/check-out process was simple. Home was great and well maintained and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Zachary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely but could use some love
Great views from the deck. Essentials were stocked well. However, some of the minor details could use work - there are doorknobs that are loose or tight, bathroom doors that don't close, and shower heads that don't spray straight. The beds aren't the most comfortable - just okay. The garage was occupied (listing said it was free), but street parking is easy enough. Overall a solid place that gets the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth D.

If there is more than 1 car there is an issue with parking. The plumbing in the downstairs bathroom
I enjoyed the view and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
The house was cute and like stepping into a time capsule. The view was gorgeous from the patio. The only cons is that there is no dishwasher or washer and dryer. It is in a perfect location though and lots nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

rob m.

Could be a 5...but isn't
The good news: Great views of boating activity and downtown San Diego from a nice deck. That alone is worth the price! Two of three bedrooms roomy. Lovely, high-end neighborhood. The bad news: Not especially clean. Many windows don't open. Several lights didn't work. No access to a lovely backyard. Very low-end cable tv service. No designated parking spaces as described; street parking only (sometimes easy, sometimes not.).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021