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Gorgeous, Quiet, Clean Guest House, Near It All
This was such a beautiful guest house in a nice, peaceful, and quiet neighborhood. Everything was really clean and the amenities were amazing! Communication was great and the hosts Zach and Eva were so polite and very friendly with quick response times. There’s a fun Las Vegas theme outdoor area near the pool and their garden is gorgeous. There are stairs in the house that are steep so they might be a little bit difficult for someone with a physical disability or the elderly but this is listed in the description. Overall, I highly recommend this listing to anyone wanting to stay near San Diego!

Cozy Cottage in Encinitas Highlands
Amazing hosts and a perfect location in Encinitas! It’s easy to walk into town and the beach. Comfortable bed and a great backyard.

Coastal Studio Guesthouse
Sue’s guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay if you are traveling to the San Diego area. The house is very clean. The house provides privacy and Sue is very responsive should you have any questions.

La Casita - Fully Updated Casita in Mission Hills
Stephen's place met our needs for our 2 night stay. The space was small but well-appointed and it was nice to sit out in the garden. It is in a beautiful area that is walkable to restaurants and a park. Stephen was very helpful and friendly. Recommended for a couple who want to enjoy a good neighborhood that is convenient to sights in San Diego

BEAUTIFUL Private Studio
My husband and I stayed at Sean's place to help our daughter move to San Diego, our stay was absolutely perfect! Super clean, fun decor, nice unexpected treats for guests, sheets, towels, bed all comfy. I actually want to replicate some of the decor! Location is great and quiet. Loved having a designated parking space. For our future visits we won't have to look any further, I know this will be our place to stay. Sean's instructions for check-in is very thorough, making check-in so easy. We really appreciated the recommendations he provided with places to eat, to grab a coffee and even the local farmers market. I find so many checkout's so complicated and cumbersome, Sean's is very very reasonable. I highly recommend booking with Sean, you won't be disappointed.

Cardiff by the Sea Beach Bungalow
Loved Hugh's place! It was very clean, quiet, and had everything I needed being away from home! Loved the full kitchen, and the beautiful lemon and apple trees out the window, along with Olive's little home (olive the tortoise). Great stay for a great price, would highly recommend. I'm picky too, I don't just throw up raving reviews for no reason. This really exceeded expectations.

Fletcher Hills - modern 1 BR.Easy, no step access.
We had a fabulous time at the Granny Flat! Everything was pristine and Kristen has thought of every amenity. She was kind and responsive. We loved the peaceful backyard with gorgeous views. The location is super convenient and a max of 25-30 mins to anywhere else in the SD area. Our pups had a great time, too! Would love to stay here again!

PRIVATE CASITA nestled in a great neighborhood
Quite and peaceful location. Easy drop down from her hilltop location to the freeway. Clean and cute place. Great communication. Enjoyed my stay!
Guesthouses with a patio

Adorable cottage in Talmadge
The place was exactly as described. It was clean, peaceful and private. Their landscape was beautiful with all of the different flowers. Carlos was great with communication and a pleasure to interact with. He made things as simple and straightforward as possible. We would definitely stay at his lovely place again.

Free Bikes. 5 min walk to Windensea Beach La Jolla
We loved our stay in La Jolla! Carolina cozy cottage was the perfect location and we had a relaxing long weekend enjoying short walks to the windansea beach and la jolla cove. The cottage was immaculate and styling was top notch! We could not have asked for a better stay and would love to stay here again soon :)

Gorgeous Guesthouse Poway w/Private Yard
We had a great stay. The place was very clean, private, and beautifully decorated. It felt comfortable and welcoming. Would happily stay here again.

The Casita at Casa de Art
Area is beautiful, and the property is amazing with unique landscaping. Definitely top 3 Airbnb's I've stayed in. Both Mark and Marsha are wonderful people. Highly recommend!!

Downtown Cottage Minutes to Gaslamp & Petco Park
Great place to stay if you’re in town by yourself. Walkable to the convention center ~20 mins. Easy to get in and out of and quiet at night.

SDSU Central Cozy Casita | Fast Wi-Fi | Walkable
We always stay at Nancy’s and Jacob’s casita when we are in town to visit family. The casita is a lovely and quiet retreat, close to shops and within a 4 Minute walk to a great coffee shop. It is a special treat to stay there in May when the Jasmine hedge is blooming, the fragrant flowers delight us and the bees and make time on the patio extra fun. We highly recommend the casita and Nancy and Jacob as hosts.

Stunning Oceanview Treehouse - 4 Blocks to Cove
Quite possibly the best Airbnb experience to date! The entire stay and transaction was seamless! Highly recommend!

Central studio w/ private outdoor space & parking
Very nice and clean place to stay. Lauren was super responsive and helpful. 10 mins from downtown and the beach so a great location, I would stay at this place again if I was in town.
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Private Guest House for 2 with Kitchen + Laundry
The place was exactly as described! Paid for a place with far less amenities for the exact same price range so definitely recommend this one!

New Guest House - North Park
Lynae’s place was wonderful, as was Lynae! Balboa park right nearby, with gorgeous trails and scenery. Walkable to North Park area which had a fun variety of bars, shops, and restaurants. Lynae was a wonderful host - responsive, kind, flexible - and the home was bright, airy, with gorgeous views. We couldn’t say enough good things about the wall of jasmine walking in. Thank you Lynae for having us in your home!

Private 1 BR Paradise retreat
Jeanne and John's place was exactly as advertised in the description and photographs. The backyard and pool were beautiful unfortunately the weather and our schedule of events did not permit us time to indulge. If we ever needed a place in the area again we would definitely reserve another stay. We felt so welcomed and the extras were so thoughtful...like a balloon for my husband's birthday and a handwritten welcome letter. Thank you for the hospitality!

Private 2 bedroom apt in new craftsman ranch!
We had a fantastic stay at this Airbnb! The 2-bedroom place was sparkling clean and so cozy - perfect for our family. Even though the weather wasn't great, the views were still lovely, and our little one was thrilled to spot some small animals around the property. The fresh oranges from the tree were a delicious treat, and the tiny swings inside were a big hit! The clean bathroom was also a huge plus. We highly recommend this spot for families.

North San Diego Serenity
Joe is an excellent host. Friendly, polite, respectful, and just awesome. His place is perfect. Private, squeaky clean, comfortable, and beautiful. You will not regret staying with him. Well worth the price!

Clean Cozy Private Guesthouse - Central San Diego
This airbnb was very nice for two people. It was a perfect space with a spot on the driveway for one car. Walking in, the airbnb was clean and smelled really good. There was plenty of amenities and our host Frank was friendly and responsive. We would book again!

Cozy Casita Close to Beach, Restaurants, Shops
What a great stay! Steve was a great host and answered any questions I had prior and during my stay within a very short time. Neighborhood was ideal with restaurants and cafes within walking distance and very quiet. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Rockaway North - Family Friendly, Garage Parking & Laundry
My wife, daughter, and I had a great stay at Kylee's North Rockaway unit. The location was tough to beat being so close to the beach with plenty of good restaurants to choose from. The space is relatively small, but it had everything we needed for a nice getaway to Mission Beach. We found the shared garage space was tight (we had a standard sedan) but it was sure better than trying to find public parking. The available beach gear was an added bonus. I would recommend this unit 10/10!
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70 properties
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Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a dedicated workspace
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60 properties include access to Wi-Fi
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