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Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views

Holiday home in San Diego with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior detail
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61821 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

Holiday home in San Diego with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, Access to hot tub and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,821 square feet

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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 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

Map
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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Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Nice stay!

Convenient location in a nice neighborhood. Spacious house. It was a lovely stay in San Diego.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

San Diego

Nice home for our family of 5. We loved the backyard and how close it was to area attractions. House was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Home away from home

The house was as described. It was clean, well appointed, with all the comforts of home. Communication with the host was great. Whenever we had questions we texted them and they were very responsive. The neighborhood was quiet, with restaurants nearby and easy access to highways. We look forward to future stays there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Darcie F.

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

Kensington home

Great place for a family stay. Enjoyed the hot tub and large screen TV. Lovely separate dining room for family meals. Well furnished private back deck and yard. There is noise from the busy road below. The driveway worked well for parking our camper van. The master bedroom and bathroom are well designed. The other 2 bedrooms are small. thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Boot Camp Graduation

Our family flew to San Diego for my daughter's boot camp graduation. The property was exactly as described and the entire weekend was wonderful. We even used the grill on the deck following graduation. Only complaint...not enough time in the area to enjoy everything. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great VRBO in San Diego!

As an owner and operator of my own VRBO in Phoenix, I know a good VRBO from a bad one. This house was fully stocked. They took care and consideration in every part of the house to create a convenient and at-home experience. The hot tub and private backyard was a great feature! The only critique I would give is that the Keurig coffee machine was difficult to use. Other than that, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Cozy house

We loved the house, the jacuzzi and the vibe of the house. It very cute. We loved the space in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letty S.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

This is our 2nd time at this location. It is close to everything and yet very peaceful and spacious. Great indoor & outdoor spaces and has a jacuzzi!dowoutdoospaces
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae D.

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

Beautiful house!

We loved our stay at this gorgeous property. Very well taken care of and super efficient check-in process. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev S.

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

Excellent place

Well kept property with a nicely stocked pantry. Backyard was very nice with grill and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

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

Lovely stay in Kensington!

The house is a great home base for Kensington and was a good fit for our family of 5! The hosts were very responsive and went above and beyond and brought us new blankets when we didn’t see any. So appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexina S.

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

Cozy

We literally just needed a place to sleep while attending my son’s family day and graduation at MCRD. But this place would have definitely been cool if we had more time to chill and relax. The backyard was very nice from what we could see (we only saw it after dark.) it could have been a little more stocked with condiments.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letty S.

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

Relaxing hideaway

If we could give it 20 stars we would. It was extremely well stocked & within 20 min to most attractions. Jacuzzi, fire pit & deck
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great Home, Great Location

The home is awesome, more than enough room for our family of 5. The neighborhood is great as well, with main street Kensington just a short walk from the house on quiet neighborhood streets. The backyard area with deck, grill, firepit and hot tub was a huge bonus that we enjoyed each night after our days out and about in SD. The location may be the best part, as the house was a short drive from just about everything we did - SD Airport, Petco Park / Downtown, Sea World, SD Zoo, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, etc. We will definitely stay here again during our next trip to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Becca S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great House

The house and location of the property was great. Cleanliness could have been a little bit better, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

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

San Diego Stay

Immaculate, well appointed home with modern features and appliances. We loved the kitchen and bathrooms with high quality fixtures and the hot tub which was clean and ready to use when we arrived. Landscaping and outdoor seating areas were a plus. Would only recommend possibly adding darker shades in the master for later sleeping with our time zone change.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexzandra W.

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

Super Cute, Conveniently Located

We stayed at the Ethelda retreat for two weeks and loved every day of it. The place was well stocked with all the essentials and the place was very comfy. There were some issues with overall cleanliness, e.g. the couch was dirty and we lost the remote in the couch we lifted a cushion to find a myriad of food crumbs, hair and general dirt. Another concern was the number of spiders. I was actually bitten while sleeping on the couch. Not fun. Overall though we loved the location. It was 15 mins from everywhere and Kensington is adorable. We loved the local coffee shops, parks and sushi spot.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Beautiful home!

We rented this home because it was near my friend’s house. It’s a great neighborhood- we walked to all the restaurants around there. Outdoor area is lovely. It was even nicer in person than the pictures! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice P.

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

Great Stay

It was roomie and bathrooms for each bedroom was a plus. Home was clean and stocked well with amenities that served our stay. Will definitely be interested in this property again. Thank you. The Payan’s
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good property, unresponsive managers.

I mistakenly thought you were people in the neighborhood renting out the property. That you aren’t explains a lot. The dishwasher was clogged the whole time. The cushions on the porch were wet, and the light bulb over the kitchen counter was missing. I reported this, but nothing was done, even though you said you would come the next day. The arrangement of everything was quite nice in the house. If we rent it again, I would ask that the garden crew come to mow and blow AFTER we leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody S., Houston

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

Perfect spot for college move in

This little retreat was a perfect home base for moving my daughter into her apartment at SDSU. It was close to campus and also very quiet and tranquil. The outdoor area is very nice for sipping coffee and planning the day. Lots of construction going on just across the road, but the noise wasn't too bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An Amazing Place!

We were in town for a short weekend stay and couldn’t believe how lovely this property was! All 5 members of our party said the same thing… this was the most beautifully decorated and perfectly outfitted place any of us had ever stayed. From the variety of spots to hang out outside (including a spotlessly clean hot-tub) to the 3 spacious family areas inside, we loved everything about this home. The kitchen had every amenity we could want, from new cookware and utensils to beautiful place settings. The only complaint was that we didn’t have more time to really enjoy the house fully. This will be our go-to place in San Diego from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

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