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Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!

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A wooden bridge with railings and lights, surrounded by dense foliage.
A modern kitchen with a built-in washer and dryer, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with a dining area, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of greenery.
Terrace/patio
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel oven. There is a dining area with a white table and wicker chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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 neighborhood

La Mesa

With a stay at this vacation home in La Mesa (Mount Helix), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Balboa Park. .This vacation home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Hotel Circle and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Snapdragon Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Helix Park - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego State University - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 21 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • SeaWorld - 23 min drive - 18.3 miles

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
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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