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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • Popular LocationPetco Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo6 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Your stay at this Middletown guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego. Marine Corps Recruit Depot and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive
  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aero Club Bar - 9 min walk
  • The Crack Shack - 15 min walk
  • Pure Project - Ba - 3 min drive
  • Zinque - San Diego - 16 min walk
  • Moe Coffee - 11 min walk

About this property

Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!

Location, Location, Location...Welcome to Union Street Gardens. We are dedicated to providing a peaceful, serene atmosphere in which our guests can relax after a long day of exploring beautiful sunny San Diego. This unique historic craftsman bungalow is minutes from downtown, Balboa Park, convention center, zoo, beaches and includes a Chef's kitchen, outdoor deck, gardens, fire pit and spa! Perfect for a family of 4 or two couples. Sorry no parties or large groups and no external guests please.

The space
This expansive and pristine 3 bed, 2.5 bath home is located in Mission Hills. Built in 1909, this historic craftsman home retains all of its original charm. Updated and perfectly maintained. Features include original hardwood floors, millwork, fireplace and a brand new Chef's kitchen. Beautiful outdoor gardens with a spa and fire pit as well as an outdoor deck with a Barbecue grill. Professionally decorated with our guests comfort in mind.

The house is enabled with super-fast, 5GHz, Gigabit/second WiFi.

The Chef's kitchen includes Italian-made Bertazzoni oven and range, Fisher Paykel refrigerator/freezer and All-Clad cookware.

Please note that we are meticulous about cleanliness. We follow CDC recommendations to achieve a clean and safe environment for our guests including deep cleaning and sanitization after each guest check-out.

Guest access
You have access to the entire house and personal patio deck with an outdoor grill as well as the backyard, spa, fire-pit and gardens. Please no gathering in the outside areas after 9 pm in consideration of our neighbors.

Other things to note
There are two houses on this property. The 1909 bungalow is all yours to enjoy, and the second house is where the home owner lives.

Property manager

Sam and David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Spa tub
  • Water park

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property Registration Number 621426, STR-02504L

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Historic Gardens
Beautiful Historic Home Gardens Near Downtown!
Beautiful Historic Home and Gardens Near Downtown! San Diego
Beautiful Historic Home and Gardens Near Downtown! Guesthouse

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! to the airport?

This guesthouse is 2.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! to the beach?

This guesthouse is 6.4 mi (13-min drive) from Mission Beach and 8.5 mi (16-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown!?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! to downtown San Diego?

This guesthouse is 1.5 mi away from San Diego.

Beautiful historic home and gardens near downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This place is charming with much so much character. It is in a quiet neighborhood, centrally located in San Diego, and has great amenities. The hosts are communicative and provide information on the house and amenities. I appreciate how they sent videos on how the hot tub was to be used, how to turn on the firepit, etc. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego short get away
Everything was perfect. The house was just as in the pictures. The San Diego attractions were all easy to get to. The communication with the owners and the ease of checking in and out was great. Will use this property again if we ever come back to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay!!
Second stay...just as great as the first!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy b., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful home and garden in a quiet neighborhood
My son and daughter-in-law joined my husband and me for a long weekend in San Diego, and this house was perfect. It was so much more than a place to stay that was convenient to Balboa Park and Gaslamp; we loved just hanging out in the house and its garden. We cooked, watched tv, played games, sat in the hot tub, and just enjoyed our time there. Our hosts have thought of almost everything--night lights conveniently set up, extra outlets, just about everything you'd need in the kitchen, etc. It felt spacious and cozy at the same time. While we didn't use the third bedroom, we appreciated having the extra powder room. It was on the pricy end for us but well worth it, and the hosts were responsive when we had to reduce our stay from 5 nights to 4. They were also available via text whenever we had questions but never intrusive. Thank you, Sam and David!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House & Outside Space - Great Stay !!
The house is beautiful, and the outside area is magnificent. Sam and David have thought of all the little things. Plenty of household and bathroom essentials, which was greatly appreciated. Their communication was excellent! Their how to videos for the hot tub and fire pit were excellent. The firepit is cozy and easy to use, as is the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Bellevue, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego Gem
We loved our stay. The house is charming, clean and comfortable. They have maintained the historic charm but it is updated with all of the modern amenities. The outdoor spaces are lovely as well. The house is conveniently located near the airport and in between Mission Hills, Balboa Park one direction and the Waterfront-Gaslamp District on the other. If you are up for getting your steps in, all of these are walkable. All communications were detailed and clear. We would gladly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Property is centrally located and it was easy to get to places of interest. Good restaurants nearby. House was very clean when we arrived and hosts answered any questions before our arrival. We enjoyed the outdoor area - beautiful gardens with hot tub and sitting area with fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great location
Sam and David were great hosts and had everything ready upon our arrival. The house had all the amenities we needed and was within close proximity to all the places we visited. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful as well. The backyard gardens were beautiful and my child loved searching for lizards and hummingbirds back there. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in San Diego
We had a wonderful week in San Diego staying at this beautiful historic home. Great location and easy to get to all the San Diego attractions. Very clean home! The yard with the hot tub and firepit is amazing and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
A lovely home, thoughtfully appointed and very comfortable. The location is super convenient. Gorgeous outdoor spaces. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023