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The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD

2.0 star property
Family-friendly holiday home in San Diego with a water park

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
Welcome to The Main Attraction in San Diego, a perfect blend of modern comfort and family-friendly activities. Enjoy the spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, or cook up memories in the kitchen island with six bar stools. Outside, relax on the raised deck seating by the propane fire pit or play games on artificial grass.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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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.

The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD

Family-friendly holiday home in San Diego with a water park
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Change of towels is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, desks, dining tables and kitchen islands. 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. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

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

Property manager

Sarah Churchill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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 654342, STR-10087L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

275104

About the area

Located in Point Loma, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Mission Bay and Old Town San Diego State Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pechanga Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Red Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Corvette Diner - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pechanga Arena, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Old Town San Diego State Park. University of San Diego and Mission Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Old Town Transit Center is 21 minutes by foot.

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The Gathering Place | Family Favorite | Central SD Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yari F.

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

Relaxing Stay

Gorgeous house! My toddler loved the back yard and the play room. Parking was great, no issues. Overall a 10/10, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great location and comfortable

A great 3 bedroom house that is situated very close to Liberty Station. Renovated and quite nice, we had a relaxing time at the house. Host was accommodating with our travel plans that changed mid trip. Recommended for families and kids for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramya K.

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

Fantastic SD getaway!

We stayed here for a week and it was the most perfect getaway with my family! We were centrally located, with many grocery stores and shops within walking distance. The driveway made it easy to park our rental and commute around San Diego. Our three year old had a wonderful time - the playroom and backyard were perfect for him. We also had our infant and we had all the necessary amenities (high chair, portable crib, and an array of strollers!). Overall it was a very comfortable and family friendly locale.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Very nice

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Wonderful Week

We had an amazing time staying here. The house is so open and had everything we could have needed. My kids loved playing in the backyard and playroom. Prior to arriving, Sarah checked in and let me know the pack n play and high chair were already set up. It was a relief to have those available and ready with our late arrival time. We ran into an issue (nothing wrong with the property) and management responded quickly to help us resolve it. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay on our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia p.

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

Gorgeous Home and decor

I highly recommend staying at this lovely properly! We really enjoyed our time in this lovely home. Our experience far exceeded our expectations. The home was very clean, beautifully furnished, and was supplied with everything you can possible need during your stay. The property manager was very helpful and responded to our questions promptly. The house is centrally located, making it incredibly easy to travel around San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great entertaining house!

We arrived the Thursday morning of Thanksgiving. Sarah was wonderful and accommodated us by allowing us to get into the house early so we could prepare our Thanksgiving meal. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook and get things ready. The kitchen and family room are very large and spacious, and there was plenty of room for the six of us. With the beautiful weather in San Diego we were able to sit outside and have some wine and lovely appetizers before the sun went down. The backyard is spacious and has a beautiful lemon tree right in the middle. The deck is comfortable with a fire pit and plenty of outdoor seating with string lights for ambiance. If you’re traveling with kids, this house is perfect. Plenty of outdoor activities and a separate indoor game room in the side garage. The location of this house is perfect. Minutes from liberty Station, 10 minutes from the airport and close to the highway entrance to get anywhere else in the San Diego It was a wonderful stay and I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking for an extended stay in the San Diego areaarea.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

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

Family-oriented Accommodations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Gathering Place! The title definitely describes this rental spot. We had a last-minute need to change plans in hosting my daughter’s college graduation party, and the host, Sarah, kindly permitted us to host our gathering at her Vrbo. She saved the day and our family gathering! The house is amazing and perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025