Kid-friendly holiday rentals in El Cajon

This place literally felt like paradise. If you didn’t know you were in San Diego, you would feel like you’re in Hawaii! The backyard was so beautiful that we spent the majority of our time out there in the pool, hot tub, and tiki bar! The upstairs patio was fantastic for outdoor eating. The hosts were super communicative with any questions we had prior to and during our visit! We definitely can’t wait to stay again in the future!

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible stay at Mariposa Farm. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly welcomed and at ease in your peaceful retreat. The tranquility of the surroundings, the spacious accommodations, and your warm hospitality made our family getaway absolutely unforgettable. Your thoughtful touches—from the fresh eggs to the delightful local baked goods—made every morning feel extra special. It’s clear that you put so much care into making your guests feel at home, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. Thank you for your kindness and attentiveness. We hope to return soon to relive the magic of Mariposas Farm. Until then, we’ll be cherishing the wonderful memories of our stay! Best wishes, Chavez Family P.S. We will truly miss feeding the goats and chickens in the morning—it was such a joy!

This was one of the most amazing experiences we’ve had both my guest and myself. Nice quiet area & easy access to the property & grateful for the parking space Smitty offers!! Living area really spacious & comforting with the bedroom cool & quiet. Smitty made us feel welcomed after a long day traveling around & we appreciate it!!! Thank you again!!

We had a great stay and Diana was so welcoming and kind!

Great place to stay! It was clean, quiet and a beautiful location. Judy was also an excellent and responsive host.

Great place. Private and quiet. Perfect when traveling with older kids, got the upstairs apartment all to themselves. Small but extremely comfortable, has everything you need. The property is beautiful and well taken care of. The basketball goal was perfect for the family. Pool was clean. I 💯 would stay here again. Owner had great communication.

We had a very lovely and peaceful stay! Elyce provided so many thoughtful details to help make us (including our pets) feel comfortable and at home. Everything was clean, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully planned. We really enjoyed our time here!

Had an incredible stay at Zina and Craig's Air BnB! I love that it was 420 friendly! They had lots of goodies for us upon arrival!!! Definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!!!!

We had everything we needed. We appreciated having the kitchenette. Parking was easy. The space was just right for two of us and we were able to relax each day after sightseeing. I enjoyed reading one of the books Anna had stocked in the room. Anna was easy to get a hold of and gave us recs for sites and restaurants.

This was our second time staying at Christopher's Airbnb! We love the University Heights neighborhood and this rental is in the perfect location - walkable to lots of coffee shops and restaurants! Although we did not have any issues, the renters were very responsive in communication. Will continue using this rental for future San Diego visits!

a very comfortable and easy to reach place

Perfect place to stay. The apartment was beautiful, the queen size bed was very comfortable. I needed some help opening the couch bed and Danny took care of it as soon as I asked. Everything looked clean and smelled clean too. We had plenty of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths. The kitchen was totally stocked with everything needed to cook a meal or eat carryout. There was cold water in the fridge waiting for us. An unexpected delight were the fresh flowers on the kitchen table, bedroom, and by the bathroom sink. We only had one inconvenience, the push button lock wouldn't lock. Rosina & Danny gave us a key to come & go with. The landscaping was meticulously kept up. Lush cactus, passion flower, & different succulents made the garden gorgeous. This made us feel like it was our own little piece of paradise. Rosina and Danny were SUPER hosts. I can not say enough good things about them!

Perfect base to attend conference, trolley stop just down the road which was only a few stops away from gaslight area and conference center. Bed was really comfortable, and whilst there was occasional street noise I found it quiet at night and slept really well. Rachel has decorated the apartment beautifully and having a kitchen is fabulous. The rooftop terrace is great to chill out and the washing line was really handy to hang out handwashed clothes, if you are lucky you might get a visit from the friendly cats next door. Rachel was really responsive to questions, great restaurants near, and a few small grocery stores.

Julian’s place was wonderfully serene and tastefully decorated. We appreciated the quiet and efficient AC in the master bedroom as well as the soft sheets.

I always come back to this apartment because it makes me feel at home. It's my comfort place: clean, well located, with everything I need to be comfortable. It is clear that it is designed with love and detail. Highly recommended, especially if you are looking for tranquility and comfort in one place.

Loved our stay in South Park! Was a new area for us, but we felt right at home. We had everything we needed in this well appointed studio. Chris and Todd were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. This was in a beautiful neighborhood, very walkable to the shops, cafés and restaurants in South Park. We would absolutely stay here again.

I enjoyed staying at Vivian's place and it worked just fine for my purposes. I was in town for a conference and the home is about a 20 minute walk to the convention center. The apartment was well appointed and I appreciated the in-unit washer and dryer. The home is in a quiet area of the city and fairly residential. There weren't many people walking around when I was coming back at night, which did give me pause as a solo female traveler, however I found the surroundings to be safe and had no problems.

The place was very cute and modern. The outside patio with sofa and hot tub was a great place to eat breakfast and hang out at night. Ricardo was highly communicative and very helpful when we needed anything.

Perfect spot for first trip to San Diego and close to family! Would stay again in a heart beat!!!:):)

I had a great time staying at Thelma De La Paz’s place! The space was cozy, very clean, and exactly what I needed for a comfortable stay. Thelma was a wonderful host - polite, welcoming, and super responsive to any questions I had. Highly recommend!

This place was absolutely amazing. Every detail and decoration was perfect, the views were surreal, located ideally in the middle of pacific beach. Able to walk to coffee every morning and enjoy ocean views from the comfort the living room. Host was very responsive and gave detailed instructions. Really couldn’t ask for anything more from an AirBnB!

This was a wonderful place to stay. My wife, my two children, and myself stayed here for three nights. Everything was a breeze, and we had everything that we needed. Mugs, glasses, plates, etc. were all provided. This is so conveniently located. You are within a three minute walk to Starbucks, a four minute walk to the beach, and a four minute walk to outstanding restaurants nearby. The area is safe, clean, and quiet. This place is ideal for a small family that is bringing only one car. If you bring more than one car, you have to park publicly on the side of the street, which is very inconvenient in my opinion. Geoff provided everything for us, including an extra twin size bed, sand toys for the beach, beach, chairs, and beach towels. We would love to stay with Jeff again.

Tony’s listing was exactly as described in photos & writeup. Very clean & on point. Responds quickly & gave us a heads up prior about a Marathon going on so we could plan travel accordingly. Located in area where you can walk to local restaurants & bars. If traveling to San Diego again, I will most certainly book this place again.

It was lovely and clean and perfect for a staycation. Only thing was the TV apps for streaming didn’t work and had to watch regular tv but everything else was fine. Definitely recommend!