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Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mormon Battalion Historic Site
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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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.

Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

This charming one-bedroom cottage (and our two-bedroom next door- see listing number below) are in the heart of all the excitement, history, heritage and charm of Old Town San Diego. Private and tropical, this adorable cottage is located in the center of the birthplace of San Diego, walking distance from a plethora of delicious restaurants, quaint shops, Old Town State Historic Park, all in a fun and lively authentic Mexican atmosphere! Visit many FREE museums that explore some of the more mysterious legends of early San Diego, offer tours of original historical sites, 'haunted tours,' and more! In addition, you will find Mariachi shows, dancers, live outdoor theatre performances and more surprises as you explore the streets of Old Town on foot.
Close proximity to beaches, Sea World, downtown, San Diego Zoo, Coronado-- this property is central to all! The Old Town trolley offers a delightful tour of the city, and leaves two blocks from cottage!
Public transit center is less than a half mile away with access to buses, light rail, and Amtrak. Renting a car is entirely optional!
Cottage features one full bedroom with queen bed, full upgraded bath with shower/tub, full-size fold-out sofa in living room, full upgraded kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and coffeemaker. For guests with little ones, we can provide a high chair and a pack and play. One designated parking spot OFF street! Private patio area with table and chairs for al fresco dining or just relaxing in your own landscaped retreat. Also please see listing #972676 for our neighboring two-bedroom. Both properties are equipped with heating/air conditioning.
PLEASE NOTE: As we do have a very welcoming pet policy, please advise us ahead of time of any allergies or sensitivities so that we are able to make sure you are comfortable. Cottages are meticulously cleaned after each stay; however, some severe allergies can still be affected by the past presence of animals, so we will do what we can to remove any allergens before your stay. Thanks!
This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Old Town San Diego State Park. Laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 6 minutes by foot from Old Town San Diego State Park and a 3-minute drive from Mission Bay
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Sorry, we cannot allow smoking on this property.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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 age 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, we cannot allow smoking on this property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 612461, STR-02327L

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Adorable 1 bd Cottage Heart Old Town- WE Love Pets
Adorable 1 bd Cottage Heart Town- WE Love Pets
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Adorable 1 bd Cottage Heart of Old Town WE Love Pets!

Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 284 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our time in the back cottage. Everything we needed was available. We were able to just walk to so many sites and restaurants. Will definitely try to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenedith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
so beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was perfect. Very comfortable and close to stores, restaurants, and the Trolley. Easy access to airport. Loved the little patio area. Hostess was very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anya B.

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

Great stay

Convenient and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was quite comfortable and our host, Joan was very welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Stay In Old Town

Great place to stay at if you’re going to be visiting old town or the San Diego area. The place has lots of privacy and space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Excellent place!

We had such a wonderful time here. Excellent location, perfect for walking around Old Town, the owners are fantastic, we will likely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen R.

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

Perfect last-minute stay in Old Towne with our pup

Perfect size for the two of us plus our pup in the heart of Old Towne. Great communication by the host and budget friendly with all of the amenities we needed! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david l.

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

Cute, clean, great location

We loved the convenience of being in Old Town. The property was perfect - comfortable, well kept, everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little property in heart of old town. Owner was friendly and communicated well. Very clean. Only improvement I can suggest is more counter space in bathroom. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Beautiful little cottage in old town

Great location within walking distance of restaurants and attractions in old town. Cottage had all the amenities we needed including coffee and treats for my dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole B.

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

Amazing Visit

The property is beautiful, and conveniently located right next to old town. Host went above and beyond to accommodate last minute requests, and has every amenity you would need for your household. Definitely plan on booking again for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romulo C.

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

Wonderful....

Wonderful host, wonderful property, wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Lovely

This place is so homey. Joan is lovely. I felt safe and it was easy access to multiple places plus awesome Mexican food within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. The place was perfect and there was even a dog bed, toys, and a water dish filled with water waiting for us when we got there. Within walking distance to lots of dog friendly restaurants and within a 10-15min drive to all the things we wanted to do in San Diego, including an off leash dog beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Fabulous and great location

We had an amazing overnight! The location is prime and the kindness of the host even better!!! We definitely could see coming here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard t.

great house in the center of old town

we were made very welcome from the get go very clean and comfortable close to everything and the bed is so cosy will defo be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Great place

Recieved a very warm welcome Joan answered question and was so friendly. The place is cute and close to restaurants entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Perfect for dog lovers

We were traveling with dogs so this place was ideal--it had a little fenced backyard so they could be comfortable. The owner was incrdeibly helpful with suggestions for dog walks and dog parks as well as recommendations for local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bria R.

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

Lovely Trip

We went looking for a pet friendly place for us and our puppy. We absolutely scored with finding this location. The space outside was our favorite, and the location was perfect. Easy drive to everywhere we wanted to be. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Communication was excellent. Very hospitable stay! Can’t wait to bring my family to this cottage again. We had an amazing trip thanks to this lovely location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

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

Amazing!

Joan was lovely. Available to answer questions recommend places to go visit, restaurants. Super dog friendly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

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

Perfect Cottage

It was perfect! Cute, clean, and great location. The place has everything I needed and more. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Great location!

Perfect for me and my dog - good location and you can walk to Old Town San Diego - lots of food near house. Very clean place and great communication on access...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great stay

Host was very accommodating and nice. Told me about some of the pet friendly restaurants nearby and allowed us to check in early. Cottage was clean and cute. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023