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Terrace/patio
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Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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La Mesa, CA
  • Place, Mount Helix Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Mesa

With a stay at this vacation home in La Mesa (Casa de Oro-Mount Helix), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Petco Park. .This vacation home is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Balboa Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from San Diego State University.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Helix Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 17 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Petco Park - 19 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 21 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Amaya Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sideways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pool Side Safari Cabin

This newly remodeled Safari Cabin is your ticket to a relaxing vacation in the exciting Southern California area. This large master suite and living space with kitchen sleeps 4, with 1 queen bed , 1 sofa bed. You will have a private locked entrance and parking for a maximum of 2 vehicles.

New Queen Serta Perfect Sleeper Elkins II Eurotop Plush has Cool Twist Gel Memory Foam and 825 Custom Support Coil System for those that enjoy a firmer mattress. There is a Costco 4" Memory Foam Topper for those that want to feel like they are sleeping on a cloud. We can have the bed made to your choice, just let us know in advance.

Enjoy this beautiful 750 Sqft space with log-wood paneling, vaulted ceilings, private bathroom and large walk-in closet. The cabin also includes your summer entertainment with games, movies, wifi, boogie boards, and more upon request!

This cabin is located at the back of the main house and you will have shared access to the Pool, Jacuzzi, and Patio with a Gas Fire Pit, lounge area, and access to the BBQ. Please be courteous of the homeowner, access to these shared spaces can be withdrawn at anytime.

Cabin lays on a quiet street that is close to major freeways and 20 minutes from the San Diego Zoo, Beaches, parks, lakes and the Gas-lamp Quarter. Neighborhood is quiet, quaint and friendly with no traffic so you can enjoy the front of the house and large yard with kids. Easy access to main roads and highways.

Also near Lake Murray which has amazing recreation with great fishing, bike paths, hiking and beautiful sunsets.

Access to the entire cabin and outside parking. Parking is limited to only 2 cars. We have security cameras outside to monitor parking as well as keep an eye on security.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Master Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed, Private Vanity, Shared shower area
Living Room: 1 Sofa Bed (Sleeps 2), TV


Guess Access:
Access to the entire cabin, not the house or the garage, private locked entrance, 2 parking spaces with security camera and motion detecting lights.

We let you enjoy the cabin without bugging our guests, but please let us know if there is anything you need. We will get back to you quickly.

We will check in with you upon arrival and will be available by cell phone or text if you have any questions or concerns during your stay. We want to create a space for you to relax and enjoy your time. Of course we will be available if you need us, our hope is that our cabin would be a relaxing place for you to create lasting memories with your friends or family.

Security Deposit - if you damage the home, you may be charged up to $100
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. The vacation home has a memory foam bed and a sofa bed. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Trash and recycle cans are located outside the sliding glass door by the pool. Trash, pick up is Monday morning. Please make sure the trash is out Sunday evening.
Please put all used sheets and towels in the hamper, located inside the closet
Please turn off air conditioner, heater and lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Children must be supervised in pool area at all times Diapers must be covered with Plastic pants No Diving in Pool

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Pool Side Cozy Cabin Retreat Preview Listing House La Mesa
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Pool Si Cozy Retreat Preview
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Pool Side Safari Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was available and stocked for cooking. The grounds were well kept. Overall was very happy with the host and cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willard j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, what a great place...quiet and peaceful! We found it very clean and well stocked. It exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic and cozy!! The host always kept in touch. For sure one of my favorite places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent option to a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If I ever get back to San Diego, I would stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic neighborhood

Close to great restaurants and Golf
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Very relaxing. Loved having the use of the pool and sauna. Kitchen with amenities was wonderful. Bonus for the portable cooler for day trips and bringing lunches. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique and fun place to stay, the host was very helpful and communicative. Looking forward to booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous! Extremely clean and well appointed. The kitchen has everything you need to cook. Very quiet and peaceful. The outdoor areas are wonderful-putting green right outside the front door. Close to everything. Communication with host was great with easy clear directions. 10 out of 10!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Had some family in for the holiday. Location was very convenient and perfect for the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Safari Satisfied

Centrally located to all amenities. A very private setting with pool, hot tub, and mini golf. Satisfied all of our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to unwind

Loved our stay here, the pool and spa were fantastic, no more than a 30 min drive from everywhere we wanted to go but felt like we were out in the countryside away from it all.Great communication from the host making the whole process stress free, we will definitely be looking at an another longer stay in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very nice property, check in easy, very clean, has everything one would need. Sandy was a great host
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

The Safari Cabin is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. It has a lot of room and is well stocked to make your stay feel like home. Sandy is fantastic and very helpful. Will stay here again when back in San Diego
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Rental

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very nice home in a great location. I wouldn't hesitate to book it again in the future. The property is beautiful. Our family had a great time in San Diego and this home is a short drive to all major attractions in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A safari escape..

Very cute safari themed one bedroom! Fully stocked! Has everything you need and then some. Great location for us while visiting family. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very family friendly

So welcoming with lots of entertainment opinions.The pool and landscaping is absolutely gorgeous. The guys in our family had a "golf tournament" that got quite funny and competitive.Lots of good memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Stay

My granddaughter and I stayed at the Safari cabin for a week. It was very clean, well appointed, and the grounds are fun. Sandy was easy to communicate with, we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

Normally I’m a little suspicious when all the reviews are 10s but decided to give this place a shot anyways. We are so glad we did. It’s everything it says it is and more. Sandy is very easy to communicate with and goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need for your stay. We will definitely stay here again if we are in San Diego!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rental. ZERO problems!

Property was clean and secure. We were impressed with how nicely provisioned it was. Sandy (owner) was available but not intrusive. We really enjoyed our stay and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safari Cabin

Great property. Sandy does a excellent job making so much available.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful, lots of amenities

I really enjoyed my stay at the safari cabin. It’s in a quiet, safe area which was important to me as a solo traveler. The cabin itself was spotless and well-stocked. The outdoor spaces are wonderful and I’m bummed that I didn’t have time to use the pool. Sandy and her husband were gracious hosts. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUR "HOME' IN LA MESA, CA

The "Lodge " is far and away the best rental we have used in the San Diego area. It feels like home, all things considered. This will be our go-to rental whenever we travel to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for San Diego vacation

This property was a perfect place to stay for our family’s San Diego vacation! Spacious for my wife and I and our two sons. We were given full access to the large front and back yards with putting green and pool and spa. The host was wonderful- helpful and open to communication. We loved our stay and look forward to going back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024