Immerse yourself in the Southern California lifestyle at The Ethelda Retreat. Enjoy high-end stylish furniture, curated decor, and a lavish private outdoor entertaining area with expansive deck lounge space, fire pit, hot tub with outdoor shower. You'll also find Smart TV's with streaming capabilities and nicely appointed kitchens.
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9.69.6 out of 10
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Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6169 sq m
Popular amenities
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views
Located at the edge of an urban canyon in the historic Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Three private bedrooms open up to an expansive formal sitting room, dining room, custom kitchen, and living room. Head outside and you'll find a expansive deck lounge area, fire pit, and hot tub with outdoor shower. The Ethelda Retreat truly embodies what the Southern California lifestyle is all about. From the high end stylish furniture and curated decor, to the lavish private outdoor entertaining area, you'll feel right at home.
Every Coast to Cactus home comes stocked with all the basics you will need to feel right at home. We provide: High speed Wifi, Smart TV's with streaming capabilities, nicely appointed kitchens, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and premium sheets, linens and towels. You'll also find a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dish pods, and laundry detergent.
Sitting Room Formal chairs and sofa's adorn this central space, perfect for listening to music or reading a book.
Living Room Adjacent to the kitchen you'll find the living room with sofa sectional, flat screen tv. Family board games available to guests.
Dining Room Adjacent to the kitchen and sitting room is a dining room table with seating for 6-8.
Kitchen For those who like to cook, the kitchen has modern appliances including: dishwasher, fridge, blender, stove top, coffee maker, pots and pans, utensils.
Bathrooms Two full bathrooms are stocked with items including: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and fresh towels. One bathroom is an ensuite bath attached to master bedroom. The second bathroom is shared between bedroom 2 & 3. The half bath is located near the entryway and sitting rooms.
Bedrooms Four spacious bedrooms with beds covered in comfortable linens. Bedroom 1: One King Bed (en suite master bathroom) Bedroom 2: One Twin Bed & One Rollaway Bed Bedroom 3: One Queen bed
The home can comfortably accommodate 6 guests based on double and single occupancy in available beds.
Backyard and other Amenities - Lush and private backyard - Deck Lounge area - BBQ Grill - Fire Pit (firewood not included) - Hot Tub - Outdoor Shower - High speed WIFI perfect for remote working - Washer/Dryer: Washer and Dryer are available. Complimentary detergent available
Please Note: The garage is not accessible to guests. Parking is available on the driveway for 2 cars, in addition to free street parking.
- 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!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
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
Snorkelling 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)
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
Pets
Pets not 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
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
Property Registration Number 647186, STR-06242L
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
70
About the area
San Diego, CA
What's nearby
San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Snapdragon Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Grantville Station - 3 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 11 min walk
Wienerschnitzel - 11 min walk
Tacos El Panson - 9 min walk
Urbanlife Cafe - 6 min walk
Trattoria Da Sofia - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views located?
Located in Mid-City, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from San Diego State University and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Viejas Arena. San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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