Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches

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Hot-tube under a wonderful pergola, in a garden full of flowers & birds.
Property grounds
Room
Room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
La Mesa, CA
  • Popular LocationSan Diego State University7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo14 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Guest-residence in a Beautiful garden just 15min from San Diego & Beaches

Casita DOLCEVITA is a totally independent, lovely, and cozy apartment, with direct and exclusive access and use to the patio, hot tube, and garden. The unit is located on the 1st floor of a hillside house that has another independent unit on the 2nd floor, not included in the booking. The property is just 15 min from San Diego and the beaches. The Casita is decorated with elegance according to a fun and very trendy theme: the Cactus & Nature it's located in a beautiful, characteristic little town, La Mesa Village (in San Diego County), and surrounded by a half-acre of garden with hibiscus, pines, avocados, lemons, bougainvillea, cactus, plumeria, and many other plants and flowers. The garden is always full of all kinds of birds.
The apartment is fully equipped with all comforts, including Apple TV, a Projector, a Cinema stand-up screen, Bluetooth speakers... It's internally organized with a living room space with a full sofa bed (queen) and large patio doors with a garden view; a kitchen overlooking the living room; a bathroom with bathtub and a bedroom with a superb bed in colonial style king size and top in memory foam. The house is also very cool in summer and pleasantly warm in winter and is equipped with air conditioning and heating. The property is 15 minutes by car from the center of San Diego. Lake Murray is 7 minutes by car. We provide to our guests with all the necessities: body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper rolls, hand soap, extra virgin olive oil, pepper, salt, balsamic vinegar, coffee, dish soap, and surface cleaner. Once this has been used up, the guests will have to provide for their own needs by purchasing them independently.

Property manager

JOY

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children are welcome if supervised all the time.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Those are the Casita DOLCE VITA RULES that you HAV

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

La Mesa

Located in La Mesa, this guesthouse is in the mountains and by the sea. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Traveling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or check out an event or a game at Petco Park. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
Map
La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 4 min drive
  • San Diego State University - 7 min drive
  • Viejas Arena - 8 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 11 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Wendy's - 19 min walk
  • Panda Express - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 12 min walk
  • Denny's - 12 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Casita
Joy was a pleasure to deal with, she was very responsive to all my needs. The property was very quiet and serene. The casita was stocked with everything that we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second to none, through and through
The Casita was by far and away the best VRBO I've stayed at. The owner, Alessia, is an amazing host and human being and extremely detail oriented. I was never left wondering on any topic, from shoes to laundry; and when I had questions she was very responsive. The pictures -- while great -- do this place no justice, and it was easily twice as nice in person. The little things also mounted up, too: the swan-folded towel, the veil blinds were all drawn creating a beautiful and exciting entry into the place and bedroom, the outdoor evening lighting was adorable, everything was labeled that needed to be...I could go on. My only comment is the bed is very plush. While great for some people, for me it was too much so I slept on the sofa bed instead which was plenty firm. I have zero complaints about this place and I honestly hope to stay here again. If you ever have the privilege of booking this stay, you will NOT be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stirling R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful stay with a gracious host
Had a great time here, the home is beautiful and well presented with lots of amenities. The backyard is gorgeous as well with a hot tube and great view! Also very close to North Park, Downtown La Mesa, and other areas! Would highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Garden Apartment
Our host was very gracious, providing everything we needed for our month-long stay. This is a GARDEN apartment, where you walk out to a spacious patio, with a huge garden. There are orange & avocado trees, and a zillion songbirds right outside. We took daily walks to LaMesa for groceries, antique shops, etc; and the expressways were very accessible. We will definitely re-book.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yehuda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved it!
We really enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the backyard and the quiet neighborhood. The house has a very homey feel and the bed was super comfortable! This added to so much to our wonderful trip to San Diego! Thank you so much, Alessia!

About the host

Hosted by JOY

Host profile image
Hi! I am an Italian passionate about Art, Design, Photography, Spirituality, Psychology, Coaching & Human beings! I am so grateful and lucky to live in this little corner of heaven and I am impatient to welcome you to let you enjoy it too, and create beautiful memories that will nurture you from inside!

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the beautiful La Mesa hills, the sweet, relaxed, and happy lifestyle in La Mesa, and the spectacular view of my property!

What makes this property unique

The garden with birds & flowers, the view, the jacuzzi under the pergola, and the super sweet decoration!!!!
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