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MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central

Family-friendly stay with water park in Spring Valley

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Spring Valley, CA
  • Place, FAITH CHAPEL
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, USS Midway Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Valley

Mount Helix stay.Your stay at this Mount Helix vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Helix Park and The Water Conservation Garden. The Magnolia and Steele Canyon Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • FAITH CHAPEL - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Petco Park - 17 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 18 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 20 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gladly Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ayumi - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casanova Fish Tacos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central

A private mid-century modern retreat in the quiet foothills of Mt. Helix—designed for families who want space, calm, and a place to truly settle in.

Enjoy a resort-style backyard with pool, spa, outdoor movie screen, and multiple areas to relax—perfect for long, unhurried days together.

Centrally located, you’re within 20 minutes of beaches, SeaWorld, downtown San Diego, the airport, and mountain escapes—so you can explore easily and return to quiet.

Every Coast to Cactus home is professionally prepared with hospitality at the forefront. You’ll arrive to a space stocked with all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay, including high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and freshly laundered linens and towels.

This home is designed for comfortable, extended stays—where families and groups can spread out, reconnect, and enjoy a slower pace.

Inside, you’ll find open, light-filled living spaces with thoughtful design and room for everyone to gather or unwind. Whether you’re traveling with kids, extended family, or blending work and vacation, the layout supports both connection and privacy.

With gigabit fiber internet, smart TVs, and dedicated climate control, everything is set up for a seamless stay.

Outdoor Living (What sets this home apart)

The backyard is a private, resort-style experience built for making the most of San Diego’s year-round weather:

Pool with integrated spa
Outdoor movie screen for evenings under the stars
Fire pit lounge
Covered dining area for group meals
BBQ grill
Sun loungers and open space
Mature landscaping with fruit trees

Guests often spend most of their time here—and it’s a big reason many choose to stay longer.

Living & Entertainment

Spacious living room with large sectional
Smart TV with streaming
Hidden passageway to a game + bunk room
Piano, foosball, and dome hockey
A unique setup that gives both kids and adults their own space.

Kitchen & Dining

A fully equipped chef’s kitchen designed for real meals and shared moments:

Modern appliances
Keurig + drip coffee
Full cookware and utensils
Indoor + outdoor dining
Ideal for longer stays and group dinners.

Bedrooms & Sleeping

Comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests:

Primary Suite: King bed + ensuite (14” memory foam)
Bedroom 2: Queen + ensuite (Sealy hybrid)
Bedroom 3: Queen (Sealy hybrid)
Bedroom 4: Two bunk beds (4 beds total) + game room
Premium linens throughout for a restful stay.

Family-Friendly Features

Optional pool safety fencing
Children’s books and toys
Outlet and cabinet covers
Pack ’n Play available
Room-darkening shades


Location (quiet + central = rare combination)

Set in a peaceful residential neighborhood in the foothills of Mt. Helix, offering a calm environment away from crowds.

Within ~20 minutes:

Beaches
SeaWorld
Downtown San Diego
Airport
Mission Trails hiking
Mountains & alpine areas
Steele Canyon Golf Course
La Mesa Village
Old Town, and more

Additional Amenities

Washer/dryer with supplies
EV charger (J-1772)
Gigabit fiber internet (ideal for remote work)
Mini-split AC & heat for year-round comfort

About your Host

Coast to Cactus is a locally owned and operated small business, built on a passion for great hospitality and caring for our community. We live and work here, partner with local vendors, and take pride in being hands-on hosts who are just a message away. When you stay with us, you’re not only choosing a well-managed home—you’re also supporting local families, local workers, and a team that truly cares about creating an exceptional stay.


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By Booking this home, all guests must agree to the following House Rules and Booking Policies:

1. Rental Agreement & Guest Screening: By moving forward with this reservation, a rental agreement must be signed by the primary guest. You give permission to the property manager to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Verification requires uploading a valid ID, Drivers License, or Passport, along with a self photo of the primary reservation holder. Confirmed reservations are conditional and may be cancelled pending verification results.2. Check-in is at 4 pm. Check-out time is any time before 11 am. You're welcome to request an early check in or late checkout, subject to availability. We are unable to confirm availability until 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.
3. Parties, events, or excessive noise are not allowed. Please be respectful of our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 9PM-9AM. Violations after our initial warning may result in your removal from the property. We are located in a residential community and, although this is a vacation destination, it's home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and peaceful environment.
4. We do not allow smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises; including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana. Those found in violation will incur a $250 cleaning fee.
5. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises, unless with written permission from your host.
6. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events.
7. We understand accidents happen, so if there is any accidental or intentional damage caused to the home, please let us know prior to your departure.
8. This property may have video surveillance in outdoor public spaces to ensure the safety and security of all guests. There are no cameras inside the home. Noise meters may also be present in and around the property to ensure quiet hours are followed. We will only receive a notification of a noise event if the noise decibel threshold is exceeded. Please try to keep the fun at a respectful decibel level during the day, but at night we ask for no loud noises after 9 pm — if this sounds like something that will not work for your group, our property might not be the right one for you.
9. Guests are prohibited from carrying or otherwise possessing a firearm at any time on property grounds, including carrying firearms in an open or concealed manner. This policy applies to all types of firearms.
10. Occupancy is limited to the number of guests you indicate on your reservation. Any additional guests or visitors must be approved by your host.
11. Any items left behind can be sent back for a handling fee of $25 plus the cost to ship and must be prepared before the item will be sent.
12. Have fun, and please respect the home and host!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number COSD-01064

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.1 mi (30-min drive) from Coronado Municipal Beach.

Does MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Jamul Casino (13-min drive) and Sycuan Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central to downtown Spring Valley?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Spring Valley.

MCM Retreat w/ Pool & Spa | Lush, Quiet, Central Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

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

Lovely place

Loved the stay, everything was just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

House was great for our needs kids loved the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Great house

The house was great. Beds were super comfy. There's two pac n plays available for families! It was a close drive to all attractions. We ate at one of the restaurants listed and it was super good! All in all, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Family get away

This was a great property for the family to get away. The patio area was wonderful. They had plenty of activities for the kids to do. A very relaxing environment. Easy access to highways. All San Diego’s main attractions are within twenty minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

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

Great Stay!

This house was perfect for a family of 5. It was well stocked and super comfortable. Short drive to downtown. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

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

Awesome

The pool and backyard were great. Kids had a wonderful time. Easy access on/off 94, with quick access to downtown San Diego and the 5 North. Awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were better than advertised. We loved the location. We were close to grocery stores, church, gas, and ramps to the Interstate. The coffee maker was a big hit and fully stocked. I loved having a gas stove to cook on.The owners were very responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisol C.

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

Excellent!!!!!!

My family loved it, we’ll be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Graduation weekend.

This property was ideal for our military graduation. We had a few minor issues in which the property manager dealt with right away. It would be nice if the property had a guide book on how things worked around the place. It took us a few days to get things like the spa tirned on and movie projector hooked up.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024