Zen Retreat San Diego

Top rated by guests

9.5Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

Kris is a wonderful host, providing spotlessly clean accommodations and delicious fresh fruit. The space is well-equipped and comfortable, with convenient parking. Highly recommended!

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9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Casa De Oro-Mount, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this house rental

Enjoy the feeling of a cozy Zen Retreat on lovely Mt Helix in San Diego county.
Mt. Helix is a short 15 minutes from the San Diego downtown, airport, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach.

This is a one bedroom, one bath, with a small kitchen with eating area and full size stainless steel appliances. Central heat and AC. Because the kitchen is small, and only has a small window, therefore can only be used for light cooking (stove top) during the summer heat months. We prefer you not use oven during high heat times, however, there is a toaster oven provided if you need to bake something.

*Since VRBO merged with Expedia and some other companies, I do not have access to those other companies directly. And I have been told that they have checked some boxes that are incorrect and can't find a way to access for changes. We do not have a hot tub or a bathtub. No use of washer and dryer. If you are unsure of amenities, please inquire before booking.

Also note there is a low beam in the kitchen, so must be used with caution.

*Note: Please realize this unit will only occupy two people. (I have been getting a lot of requests for 3 or more people to occupy, there is only one full size bed, and it is not set up for small children. Due to the number of requests, I will not be able to reply to those requests.)

Please see amenity info below. Occupants must be at least 21 years of age, or child with parent. Rental contract is now part of this listing when paying through this site directly. By paying through this site constitutes an agreement to the rental contract terms and will be binding by the state of California. Rental agreement will be emailed and must be signed and brought with you for ckeck in.

Map of Casa De Oro-Mount, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

12.2 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.5Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

Kris is a wonderful host, providing spotlessly clean accommodations and delicious fresh fruit. The space is well-equipped and comfortable, with convenient parking. Highly recommended!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Casa De Oro-Mount, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Casa De Oro-Mount, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

12.2 mi

About this house rental

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Kris is a wonderful host, providing spotlessly clean accommodations and delicious fresh fruit. The space is well-equipped and comfortable, with convenient parking. Highly recommended!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

8.0 / 10.0

I had an awesome time. Great host

10.0 / 10.0

This place was great. Perfect location for us. Easy on to freeway. Communication was great. With a lot of extra touches.

6.0 / 10.0

Ad said AC, Wash Machine, hot tub, etc. All not true. Also the TV reception was horrible. Cuts out constantly. The host was nice and friendly. Gave us oranges and peaches that she grew. Saw lots of spiders and a few webs in the corners of the ceiling. Would not recommend in hot months especially!

6.0 / 10.0

Pretty dirty, cheap sheets, cheap towels need to be thrown away. The tv didn’t work for the first day. She needs to have it professionally cleaned after each guest. Wouldn’t stay there again. Too bad, great location.

10.0 / 10.0

Kris is a wonderful host! She was flexible about our arrival time (important to us bc we were driving quite a distance). She was warm and welcoming when we arrived, making sure we had all the information needed to enjoy our stay. Her place was spotlessly clean, quiet, and well-appointed. Kris asked if we'd like to enjoy fresh oranges from her tree and suggested juicing them. Wow! Such deliciousness. It was a memorable part of our stay! We'll look forward to staying with Kris again.

4.0 / 10.0

It was very small and does not look like what’s on the pictures Showing

10.0 / 10.0

This property was a great price and location for my husband and I. The property owner was easy to communicate with and very helpful with all our questions. Would stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Had a pleasant stay at Kris's. She was extremely nice and we had great conversations. There is everything you need in a very compact area. While I only needed the space to sleep while in the area, there was a semi-connect kitchen with all the amenities you could want for a short stay. The bathroom was clean with a stand-in shower (no tub, which I did not need) and provided necessary towels for the duration of the stay. The bed was comfortable. I used my own bedding on top of what was there, but everything provided was clean and useable. Parking is located on the front street side of the home and was a good space for my SUV. Many fresh fruit trees on site that she will pick for you if you request any in-season fruits.

4.0 / 10.0

The place was done very nice. I would recommend this place as it was comfortable modern. If the issues I wrote prior to this are corrected it would be a five star rental

10.0 / 10.0

We were in town to see family who are spread out around San Diego. This property was in a great location and within minutes from everyone. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Cute little apt

Cute little apt

Perfect little apartment for our 3 night stay!! Very quiet and peaceful, which is just what we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay at Zen Retreat

Great stay at Zen Retreat

Kris was a great host. Her unit was comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. We'll definitely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location

Beautiful location

Ideal location between my mom and brother in El Cajon, and my son's family in La Mesa. Neighborhood reminds me of the Berkeley hills

10.0 / 10.0

Visiting our Grand Daughter

Visiting our Grand Daughter

Nice property, but small. The kitchen was nice and well stocked. The owner was very attentive making sure we had everything we needed. I enjoyed my stay here and would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Pleasant San Diego stay

Pleasant San Diego stay

Thank you again to Kris. All went as expected. Clean, comfy and close to all our needs.

10.0 / 10.0

CHarming and quiet

CHarming and quiet

Charming and quiet

8.0 / 10.0

Very clean and cozy

Very clean and cozy

So clean, convenient, comfortable and quiet. Highly recommended. An excellent hostess. Thank you Kris.

10.0 / 10.0

Truly a Zen Retreat-Quiet hidden away setting close to everything one could want to do in San Diego!

Truly a Zen Retreat-Quiet hidden away setting close to everything one could want to do in San Diego!

My son and I were greeted by Kris right on time. She acquainted us with the details of her lovely place. Cozy and just the right amount fun details to make a relaxing home away from home. The location is close to the freeways and minutes to shopping for anything. Twenty minutes or less to attractions of all kinds, which is just what we wanted. We will likely return to San Diego and the Zen Retreat will hopefully be available. Thank you Kris!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful San Diego Getaway!

Beautiful San Diego Getaway!

We loved our stay at Kris' home! She's very communicative and her cozy apt was welcoming and organized. Her place is 20 mins from everywhere. She even had beach gear for us, ready for the beach! Kris knows it's all about the details! We will definitely stay here again if we're ever visiting San Diego again. Thanks!

8.0 / 10.0

In and Out Stay

In and Out Stay

I had to book this location last minute because my airbnb account was hacked. I'm so grateful that Kris allowed me to stay at her quaint cozy apartment styled space. Felt like I had an entire place to myself. Very clean, although I woke up to a caterpillar looking critter in my luggage that I left open on the floor. No biggie. It's also walking distance to Brigantine restaurant. My friends and I arrived very late back to San Diego after driving from San Fran. I was literally there from 8pm till 5am. Would have been nice to stay longer or to be charged by the hour instead of the entire day. That has nothing to do with how great this space is. You should definitely book it if you're in the area. Kris also provided me a link to get $10 off for the Lyft to use back to the airport. I couldn't get it to work so the drive to the airport will cost you about $22 without it. I would most definitely stay again. Kris is very very pleasant and welcoming.

8.0 / 10.0

Great stay! Excellent location. The apartment was clean and tastefully furnished.

Great stay! Excellent location. The apartment was clean and tastefully furnished.

We would return in future. It was close to many great restaurants and stores. La Mesa itself is a clean, safe community, probably underrated. The host was excellent. Thanks for a great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Nice cozy place

Nice cozy place

convenient to downtown, full kitchen, comfortable for a couple.

10.0 / 10.0

Good

Good

We stayed here for 5 nights, we had been on a long 3 week vacation,this was our last leg. Kris allowed us to use the washer and dryer, which made things much easier. This location for us was great we have grandchildren in Santee and was a short drive. We had no trouble locating it. It was private, quiet and fit our needs. Thank you for sharing your house with us.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy In-law Suite

Cozy In-law Suite

The owners were very communicative and this helped me select this location; I am glad that I did. I only had need a couple of times but they were very easy to get in-touch with and responded immediately. The property is only a few blocks from the interstate but is insulated well enough that there is no noise. There is plenty within walking distance. Within a few blocks there is a convenience store/gas-station and at least 3 restaurants. At just 1.2 miles away there is a shopping mall with everything you could want, including a movie theatre. I happened to stay during an epic heat wave and the temperature was always cool and comfortable inside. I rarely heard anything even though the owners were upstairs; I did hear a dog bark once or twice but never in the evening and I never saw a dog. The full kitchen had everything, much more than most would use. I especially appreciated the assortment of teas available to me since I don't drink coffee. The bed was comfy, plenty of pillows and extra blankets, but the sheets could be softer. I will be sure to see if I can stay again on my text trip out and I will definitely recommend this to my friends.

8.0 / 10.0

:+: Beautiful :+:

:+: Beautiful :+:

It is a beautiful place to stay. The only things I didn't like were: 1) no cable even though it was listed with cable 2) no dvd player or any way to buy and use one with the tv 3) The owner lives upstairs so if you're a light sleeper, it's difficult to sleep with all the footsteps. Overall, it's a great inexpensive place to stay. Beautiful and peaceful area with a mall nearby.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing retreat

Relaxing retreat

I thoroughly enjoyed my 2-night stay at the Zen Retreat. Kris is a gracious hostess and made me feel welcome. I loved being in a residential neighborhood instead of a commercial complex. The hike up to Mt. Helix from the unit was a fun way to spent part of the morning. I would definitely recommend this special retreat.

10.0 / 10.0

Comforts of Home

Comforts of Home

My husband and I decided to go back to our old stomping grounds for the 4th of July weekend so the search for accommodation began with hotels. I was horrified at the holiday weekend rates so I broadened my search and came across this little GEM!! We arrived in our scheduled window and met with Kris who gave us a quick tour of the Retreat. As others mention, it is small, but very comfortable for 2 people. Full sized bathroom with great water pressure (hard to find these days in CA, I bet). Fully equipped kitchen, albeit small. Anything you can think of to need for cooking, most likely, is stocked in this kitchen...even an ice cream maker!! =) One thing that stood out for us was that Kris offered up fresh oranges from her trees growing in her back yard. There was a juicer in the kitchen, so fresh squeezed OJ was a delight!! Another bonus for us was that it was walking distance to 2 amazing restaurants nearby. The Brigantine-La Mesa and La Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant. Give them a try! We hope to make the Zen Retreat our regular accommodation on all our future visits back to SD. Thanks Kris for a great stay!!

10.0 / 10.0

True Retreat

True Retreat

I was in town to visit family for 5 days and was looking for something near their home. This location caught my eye; so I decided to book. Kris was very prompt and accommodating. Upon arrival, Kris greeted me and gave me a thorough tour of her beautiful unit. Everything was as described in her listing. She has truly tried, and succeeded, to make this a restful retreat away from all the hustle and bustle of San Diego. I will not hesitate to check this property FIRST when I next visit. With that said, I do feel compelled to confirm what Kris has already said in her listing: This unit accommodates one person wonderfully. It will accommodate 2 nicely if you pack lightly (there is both closet, as well as dresser space, but if you are traveling with more than 2 "checked" sized bags you might be a bit challenged for storage). Also, if you are a tall person (as I am at 6' 2"), take note that the bed is a "hotel length full" meaning shorter than yours at home, and the kitchen/dining area has low ceilings which could be an issue if you are claustrophobic. If this does not concern you; I can not recommend this property and gracious host highly enough! (and if you enjoy seafood DO check out Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar jus down the street; its pretty terrific too.)

10.0 / 10.0

My stay was wondrful

My stay was wondrful

The unit was beatifully decorated. The kitchen had everything i needed and the bed was comfortable. I expect to come back again

10.0 / 10.0

Home away from home

Home away from home

Zen Retreat is a wonderful option instead of a hotel stay. I stayed there for Comic Con and had no problems getting to the Convention Center or coming back. It is only a 20 minute drive into downtown San Diego and only 1 mile from the trolley station to get to downtown. I walked a few times to the trolley station and back since the weather was fantastic to walk in. The accommodations were very relaxing as was the decor. I felt safe and secure and the property was extremely clean and well-maintained. I absolutely loved the ease of travel, the accommodations, and the honest and straight forward owner. I hope to return soon as it was truly a delight staying there!

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful Stay!!

Wonderful Stay!!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for the weekend and it was wonderful. Small intimate setting, which is just what we were looking for. Way better than an uncomfortable hotel stay. Everything was very clean, user friendly and comfortable. We relaxed, sat out on the little porch for coffee and used the kitchen for our meals so we did not have to eat out every meal. The bed was very comfy! Kris was very welcoming and helpful. Even printed out a document we needed for our travel. She was just a phone call/e-mail away. We were on her property and did not feel uncomfortable or awsward at all. :-) We would definitely stay again. Thank you for everything Kris!!

10.0 / 10.0

A Great Time Away

A Great Time Away

This was a great place to stay. Kris was very welcoming and place was very cozy. The description in the advertisement is very accurate as it pertains to location and layout. The place is centrally located for just about everything you'd want to do in San Diego. The nearest mall is about 3 minutes away and downtown San Diego is about a ten-minute drive. Kris was very helpful in terms of letting us know how to get where we wanted to go and was available if we needed her for anything. The personal highlight of the place was the kitchen. It was well-stocked as far as tools and utensils were concerned. I would certainly recommend this place to a friend and I will definitely keep this place in mind the next time I want to stay in San Diego.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing Birthday trip

Relaxing Birthday trip

We spent six days in the San Diego area to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. The location of this property is very centralized. With the exception of a drive north along the coast and the Safari Park, everything else (from downtown San Diego to the beaches, airport, etc) everything was easily within a 20 min or so drive. Access to the freeway is literally one minute. Very easy to get to and from any direction. Grocery store very close. Huge open air mall (with many restaurants, movie theater, etc.) just a couple miles. The property itself is just as the owner described it. Excellent condition. Great decor and amenities. We loved having the full kitchen in order to enjoy breakfast and to make picnic lunches for our day trips. Highlight of each morning was going out to the back yard and picking oranges from the tree, and using the juicer, while my wife enjoyed the brewed coffee. After a busy day, it was great to come back to a quiet place of our own (including off street parking), and just relax. The owner is a wonderful person who knows how to take care of her guests. She went above and beyond by ordering flowers and candy for my wife (had them waiting when we checked in). She explained how everything worked and where everything was. Also was most accommodating in terms of printing out any maps, coupons, etc that we requested. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to rent this property again if we make a return trip to the San Diego area. Thank you again Kris, for helping make make my wife's birthday vacation memorable.

10.0 / 10.0

I'll be back! ;)

I'll be back! ;)

I would highly recommend this rental home. The owner was very friendly and helpful during my stay. She provided a nice fruit basket which was ideal for taking with me as I rushed out to enjoy my day. There are so many places and things to do close by. After a busy day it was nice to be able to return to the house and enjoy the fully equipped kitchenette for dinner because I was too tired to get dressed up and go out again. I was even able to BBQ one night. I felt very much at home. I certainly enjoyed being able to use the laundry and go home with clean clothes. Everything was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. I will be using this rental on my next visit to the San Diego area.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Zen Retreat San Diego. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Zen Retreat San Diego pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

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