Escape to the foothills of Grossmont /Mt Helix area of La Mesa, CA at Casa Charles, a plush private home nestled in nature. Enjoy al fresco dining on the outdoor patio with a gas BBQ grill and woodfire pizza oven or unwind by the pool and hot tub. This kid- and pet-friendly haven offers high-speed WiFi, a fully stocked chef kitchen, complimentary coffee, bath essentials as well as freshly laundered linens and towels.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.
About our home: Relax and enjoy this plush private home in the foothills of Grossmont /Mt Helix area of La Mesa, CA. Enjoy the private pool (with a safety cover) and hot tub, Bocce court, fruit trees and a stylish design with nature all around are just the a few amenities that await you. Dine al fresco in the beautiful outdoor patio that includes a gas BBQ grill and a woodfire pizza oven, or you can roast marshmallows around the backyard fireplace, or just chill in this beautifully lush landscaped retreat. We provide: High speed Wifi, a fully stocked chef kitchen, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and freshly laundered linens and towels and free use of the laundry room. Casa Charles, Kid and pet friendly, 15 minutes to all SD Welcome to Casa Charles in the foothills of Mt. Helix, La Mesa Ca. Our home has EVERYTHING you need to enjoy a large family get-together in the beautiful La Mesa sunshine! Sparkling pool, relaxing spa, Wood-fire oven, outdoor fireplace, yard games, Bocce Court, patio with a BBQ grill and much more. This 1955 sq ft 4 Bedroom, plus a den with arcade games and 3 baths can accommodate 12 guests and comes with a fully stocked kitchen for any chef's needs! This home is great for one big family or a couple families that are looking to enjoy the great San Diego weather! It’s also a great place to remotely work, we have 500 MB internet and whole house Wi-Fi extensions! The Space: We are just a few miles away from everything you want or need in San Diego: *Mount Helix is a 2-mile walk (or drive) away and offers scenic views! *Lake Murray Community Park ~ 4.7 miles away *Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are 13 miles away. *Beautiful Coronado Island is 15 miles away (~20 min drive), great for a family day at the beach! *Drive 20-25 min and you will find the best beaches in CA: Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Ocean Beach. * Only a hour drive to the beautiful mountain town of Julian *La Jolla Cove/Shores/Caves a short 25 min drive away *Mission Bay and Sea World are ~20 min away (16mi) *Gaslamp/Little Italy/Downtown SD only 15 min drive away!
Bedrooms description: - Bedroom #1: 1 King bed - Bedroom #2: 1 Queen bed - Bedroom #3: 1 Queen bed -Den: 1 Queen pull out sofa -Lower Room: 2 Queen bed
If you’re into cooking there is a beautiful kitchen with bar seating, ample pantry, stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped with pots and pans, dishes, glassware, and everything you may need. Huge living room has a natural gas fireplace with 65-inch TV, wet bar area and plenty of seating. The best part though is the outside space! San Diego is all about the outdoor living with the 24/7 amazing weather! The pool, the bocce court and the entire yard is set up for relaxation and fun. Patio dining area, a BBQ and fridge for enjoying delicious meals while swimming! The fireplace for roasting marshmallows or relaxing after a long day of exploring the city! We’ve also outdoor lawn games like corn hole, rings, bocce balls and everything needed for a good time!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Swimming 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)
An adult aged 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
About the area
Located in Mount Helix, a neighbourhood in La Mesa, this holiday home is in the mountains. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our La Mesa travel guide
Does Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. located?
This family-friendly La Mesa holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Mount Helix Park. San Diego State University and Cowles Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km). Grossmont Transit Center is 23 minutes by foot and Amaya Trolley Station is 25 minutes.
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The host thought of everything, pleasant communication, very helpful and accessible. We had plenty of entertainment for everyone in family. house was clean and we had a gathering outside for Thanks giving, which everyone enjoyed.
We had a pleasant stay at the Casa Charles and really enjoyed the hot tub but never ended up using the pool. The internet was solid as advertised. The house isn’t perfect and one of the bedrooms is in a converted garage (where I slept) but it’s well kept and you can tell the owners care. The house is very close to the freeway which is convenient but also creates some noise pollution, but not enough that we were bothered by it much. The drive between the house to mission beach was about 20 minutes, but we were never driving in traffic. We would love to stay here again.
As the designated vacation home chooser of our family vacation this year, I was happily pleased that all of the family members also LOVED this house, backyard, amenities & location! Highly recommend! 10/10
We stayed here with my in laws. The place is amazing. Pool is heated and saltwater. The backyard is like a little resort and we spent so much time outside. The hosts were excellent and very fast at responding when the pool cover stopped working. The house feels much bigger than the listed square footage. The hosts have thought have everything. Highly recommend.
My group of 10, 6 adults and 2 kids and 2 babies, had a lovely family reunion here for three nights. The home was just as it was advertised: clean, well stocked for families, and lots of spaces with fun amenities. We really appreciated the kitchen that was well stocked with items for cooking all sorts of cuisines. We cooked 10 meals for a large group during our time here so we got a good sense of what was provided. The rooms were comfortable and well stocked with towels, blankets, pillows and other thoughtful touches that truly made it feel like you were staying with family. We greatly appreciated their baby storage closet with two copies (or more) of baby essentials - like portable cribs and high chairs. The check in and check out were super easy and the host was extremely prompt with responses. We have already talked as a family about coming back to this rental because of how great of a time we had. I think the only areas I could see being improved would be: adding portable baby gates to their supply closet to help block of the stairs to the media room, adding ziploc bags and other food storage containers for leftover storage, and maybe adding a running water feature to the backyard (little waterfall type thing) to help block the noise from the freeway that is near by. I know these are super random and truly did not demote our experience, but thought I would mention them for the hosts to get some kind of item to potentially improve on.