Skip to main content
Entire home

Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage

Holiday home with kitchen, near Old Town San Diego State Park

Photo gallery for Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage

Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining
Interior
Property grounds
In a tranquil canyon setting, this private cottage in Mission Valley offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With a fully equipped kitchen, compact washer and dryer, high-quality bedding, and ample parking you'll feel right at home. Enjoy the large screen TV with Netflix or unwind in the well-manicured yard with outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage

Private, centrally located cottage nestled in a canyon within walking distance of several of the major hotels in Mission Valley. Conveniently located 1.5 miles from Fashion Valley Mall. 10 Minutes to downtown, Sea World, Beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, La Jolla and all the entertainment and the world class restaurants San Diego offers. Close to USD, SDSU, and UCSD campuses. Great place to call home base while shopping colleges.

4 separate zones of heating/cooling throughout the home provide a customized climate to your personal preference but with a yearly average of temperature of 73 degrees, you might want to just open the windows.

There is a compact washer and dryer on the premises.

If cooking is your thing, a Fully equipped kitchen awaits. A Vitamix, Food Processor, Kitchen Aide Mixer, Dual-lit toaster and Griddle all await.

Their is a High-Quality King size bed in the upstairs loft with a desk. A High-Quality Queen size bed is on the main floor off the Living Room. In the Living Room you will find a recliner and a King Size Sleeper with a tempur-pedic mattress. All linens are high quality 100% cotton. There is a large screen TV with Netflix and Pandora.

There is ample parking and a large private, well manicured yard with outdoor seating
to watch the hummingbirds and butterflies. If you are going electric, you will appreciate the Tesla Wall Charger. Close to the major interstates, I-8 , 163, I-5 and I-805.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely No Smoking or Vaping on or around .

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,275 square feet

Similar properties

Outdoor pool
Kasa Little Italy San Diego
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 349 reviews
The price is AU$439
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No open flames in or around property. Fires in our canyons are a major concern.
We are strict about parties, gatherings, vaping and smoking. NONE are allowed.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Noise monitor in use as well outdoor surveillance

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely No Smoking or Vaping on or around .

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
Note from host: Noise monitor in use as well outdoor surveillance
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 STR-01657L, 632221

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage San Diego

About the area

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of San Diego - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Remy - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage located?

Located in Mission Valley, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hotel Circle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mission Bay. Fashion Valley Mall and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fashion Valley Transit Center Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Nature Calls - Centrally located Canyon Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful grounds and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice house, very quiet, loved the garden
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

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

Cottage place

Nice, clean and quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great property, very clean

An absolute Gem! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house in prime location. Our family loved this property. It is in a prime location with easy access to highways and was minutes away from everything we did while in town. The property is tucked behind some office buildings and provides a Avery private space. The property is well kept and beautiful with small wildlife abundant (small lizards, butterflies, hummingbirds).Would highly recommend this property if you're in town!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this Mission Valley property! The location was perfect—close to the airport, SDSU, and with easy access to I-5. The gated entry made us feel safe and gave total privacy, and the certified wildlife habitat made the property feel extra special.The house was beautiful, the kitchen had everything we needed (modern appliances, cookware, and even a gas grill), which made cooking at home super convenient.Stacey was a fantastic host—quick to respond and always checked in to make sure we had what we needed. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting San Diego!
Picture of the beautiful garden
Looking off into the horizon from the driveway
Great that the house came with a Tesla charger
Picture of beautiful garden
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio R.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay. We had a problem with closing of front gate but owner helped resolve the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

San Diego Hidden Gem

A hidden gem in a central location. It exceeded our expectations especially the outdoor garden patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

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

What a wonderful getaway

Property is secluded and location is within couple minutes to freeway entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great, quiet location!

We really enjoyed the location with how quiet it was. It was close enough to the highway to get most anywhere easily. The house is hidden back in behind some businesses, but wasn't too hard to find. The owner was very communicative, we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

kate s.

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

We liked the house.

We have rented in San Diego a half dozen times in the last couple years. This was a great house in terms of good indoor and outdoor spaces, comfort, privacy, a lovely yard, a good kitchen and other amenities. The bed was comfortable. It also has good access to the freeways. You must have a car. The house is not in a walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou S.

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

Beautiful property and Quiet Stay -

Beautiful!!! Birds and Butterflies. The garden and landscaping is top notch and it has a beautiful outdoor seating to appreciate it all. The house is beautiful,clean and close to everything. Kitchen is well appointed. Quality beds and linens. LOVED IT!!. It was so private we didn't feel like were in a big city. Highly recommend it. ML
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina D., chicago

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

Fantastic house

The house is fantastic and in an amazing location. There are no neighbors, you are isolated from everyone. The house was super clean and spacious. Stacey, the property manager, is extremely responsive. Any issues we had were dealt with right away. Bring your when dishwasher tablets, there were only 2 provided, which was a bit weird. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

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

Bi annual visit to see the kids

Grandparents visiting son, daughter in law and grandson. We needed a kitchen so that we could provide Grams goodies. We also needed A/C. This property delivered on both. Very clean and lovely decor, both inside and outside. Our only disappointment was the actual area where the property is located. We both felt that the rate was a good value. If this prperty were in a better neighborhood it would have ben 3 X the cost. That said, we always felt safe and secure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jon l.

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

New Years Visit

Overall this was a great property to stay at. It is a very serene location as described with ample outdoor seating. It was cooler the whole time that we were in town so we didn't get to take full advantage of that. The house was clean and spacious for a 2 bedroom, and the kitchen was extraordinarily equipped! We would absolutely stay at this house again, but several items of feedback that we wanted to give. First, the supplies provided were slim (i.e. toilet paper, trash bags etc.) There were 2 of each item and for 4 adults over 5 days this wasn't enough. Though the Host did respond quickly to drop off extra items it felt inconvenient. Second, the Pack and Play mattress is very discolored and appears dirty. We used the sheet provided as well as one we brought along, but first impressions on seeing it weren't great. Lastly, the guest bedroom downstairs is very limited on outlets and it was very difficult to plug everything we needed to in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aline C.

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

Your on slice of paradise

Stayed at the cottage 5 nights and my family and I had the best time. The property is immaculate and has all you need in order to have a phenomenal time while in SD. The gardens was my absolute favorite part of the house and my kids enjoyed watching the birds bathe in the water fountain outside, butterfly watching and searching for a friendly small lizard they found while exploring. The house is packed with all the things one would need while on vacation and we grilled out and enjoyed a nice evening at the cottage 3 nights out of 5 (after spending all day long enjoying SD it was nice to chill at the cottage). The cottage feels very very safe and its pretty secluded from other homes so you are tucked away in your own little paradise. I have nothing but amazing things to say about our experience while there. Stacey, the property manager, was promptly available to answer any questions and was an angel in helping us when my husband had a medical emergency due to his personal health. Stacey was understanding, caring and very flexible with our family as we made sure my husband's health was taken care of. All and all, we loved our stay at the cottage and we are already planning to come back next year. Ooh, the beds were so comfortable and the towels/bed sheets smelled amazing clean and fresh. 5 stars!! Thank you Stacey for making us all feel at home while in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

House is wonderful, but not in Mission Hills as advertised. Owner wrongfully called the police on us

The house itself is quaint and (very) secluded with comfortable sleeping accommodations and an excellent outdoor area. It's hidden behind office buildings and hotels, which is nice for privacy but makes Ubers very difficult to call as they cancel when they cannot find the gate. We stayed here because we have family in Mission Hills thinking we were very close, however, it was a 10 minute drive to the neighborhood. The proximity is directly up the canyon and very misleading because it's geographically close, but not a close commute. All of this was okay and we still would have given the property a better review if not for the owners treatment of us on Saturday night. There were 6 of us staying at the property, and Saturday night we invited exactly 5 friends over to play games and hangout for the 4th of July. We're in the living room playing board games when we get a knock on the door and it's the police. Apparently the owner had been watching the cameras (there are like 8 outside) and was under the impression we were having a party. We think because people came and went in separate Ubers and that triggered notifications on the gate. I didn't have my phone on me, so had missed calls from property management, so the owners felt the next logical step was to call the police on their guests. The officer rung the doorbell and was clearly frustrated that he'd even been called, as there was no outside noise and there were 8 people in the living room playing Twister. The officer's words verbatim were "The owner called the police and thinks you guys are having a party. Obviously that's not the case. I literally do not care." and he left in such a hurry we only had time to say “thank you sir”. It was that ridiculous. So all in all the property is beautiful and well secluded, but not private. You'll have difficulty getting Ubers and you're not close to Mission Hills, but don't get too comfortable in your secluded space as the owners are watching you on camera and will call the police on you for playing board games late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Comfortable

Loved the individual heating in each room. Also the deck was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iliana B.

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

Amazing home!

The entire experience was beyond wonderful! The house was a bit tricky to locate but the privacy was phenomenal! Huge yard we were able to fit 2-3 cars easily. Beautiful backyard that was relaxing. The house itself was very clean inside and out! Stacey was available for all of questions and concerns within seconds. I would highly recommend this beautiful and specious home to anyone and we will be staying there again in the future. Thank you for the kind hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ankur S.

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

Property is great and in great location

This property is a great cozy accommodation with nice decor, furnishing, great outdoor patio and awesome parking spaces available on the property. As you may see from location it is in hotel circle area with many choices of restaurants, beaches and entertainment. I would love to come back to this property again on my next trip to SD. The property management is very prompt to respond and hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Loved this gem

The property and location was great. The house was so cosy we were 4 adults we had lots of room. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed it was fantastic. The beds were good quality. We had a great experience. It was a little hard for Uber and delivery to find us. It was tucked away you did not feel you where in a big city. All in all we where very satisfied.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

d w.

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

Secluded house in a busy area, very nice.

House was very nice, it has a very well equipped kitchen and the house is close to everything. It was very clean and well stocked. I would definitely stay here again. If there was a downside it was the shower, the water pressure was low and water was not very hot. The manager was very quick to respond and said the owner was notified about the shower. We definitely really liked the house and the area where it was located.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024