Vacation rentals in San Diego County

Santorini-Inspired Cottage w/ Hot Tub + Views

*CHECK OUT OUR OTHER AIRBNB* Travel 16 steps up a Greek-inspired curving stairway with 2-story high walls to your tucked-away cottage built into the hillside villa of Alta Colina.  With spectacular views, step onto the balcony to watch planes take off & boats sail around the harbor. End the night in front of your secluded back patio fireplace or climb the steps of your spiral staircase to the rooftop Jacuzzi. European-inspired design & details, it'll be hard to believe you’re still in San Diego!

Hilltop cabin retreat with lake & mountain views

Rustic hilltop cabin overlooking Lake Hodges. Surrounded by open canyons & mountains, you will feel like you're a million miles away from everything as you take in the views from the cabin, deck or the outside shower, swim in the saltwater pool, or relax by the fire bowl. A short walk to lake with boating, fishing & miles of hiking/mountain biking trails. Property offers swimming pool, fire bowl, and shaded arbor. SD Zoo Safari Park, wineries, breweries, & ocean beaches all within easy reach.

1962 Vintage Airstream at WW mini Ranch

Come and meet our friendly new piglets born Oct 17th!! Wishing Well Mini Ranch has 4 unique stays on 2+ acres with friendly farm animals! Stay in the Vintage Shasta, Kenskill, Airstream, or cozy Tipi. 2-night minimum with weekly/monthly discounts. The Airstream includes a bathroom, indoor/outdoor hot shower, full kitchen w/mini fridge, 1 full & 1 twin bed, WiFi, TV/DVDs, picnic table, BBQ, fire pit, corn hole, & shade umbrella. Guests love the peaceful vibe, nature, and family friendly animals!

Mike's House and Garden

The care taken to honor the atmosphere of the original 1910 house creates a feeling of another time and place. The house is secluded in a prize winning garden and approached through a stone pergola. The Craftsman furniture, lighting and antique Persian carpets reflect a distant and captivating sensibility. This house has been featured in three books and “American Bungalow” magazine. The garden was mentioned in Sunset Magazine and featured as one of the premier gardens of University Heights.

Golden Hill Tree House

The Golden Hill Tree House is an urban oasis hiding in the branches of two mature trees in the heart of San Diego. While you enjoy elevated privacy you can also treat yourself to a soaker tub with double shower heads or settle down in a cozy reading nook to enjoy a good book! You'll also be walking distance to some amazing restaurants and super close to the best of San Diego, including downtown, the beach and the zoo! It's a perfect place to recharge after a long day of business or pleasure!

Family friendly Mini-Ranch in Elfin Forest

Newly updated studio flat nestled in the enchanted Elfin Forest of San Diego County, a short drive from Encinitas and Carlsbad beaches. This cozy flat offers easy access to miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking. Enjoy stunning views from every window in this large studio flat, featuring a kitchen, bathroom with stall shower, Amazon Fire TV, WiFi, and convenient parking. Step outside to see friendly farm animals—horses, goats, and chickens—adding to the rustic charm.

Luxury Off-Grid Desert Retreat: The Overlook

The Overlook sits perched above an untouched valley that stretches into textured hills and horizon beyond. Here, your tiny house awaits. Open the double doors and find all you need. A cantilevered bed above couch, 10’ kitchen counter, bathroom with fully tiled rain-shower and composting toilet, dining/work nook, and outdoor barbecue/seating area. Come step away. Reconnect. Cook. Read. Write. Lounge. Think. Come discover a slightly different way of doing things. Welcome to The Overlook.

Private Casita | Direct Access to Miles of Trails

Welcome to our cozy Casita surrounded by lemon groves, tropical vegetation, and panoramic views of rolling hills. Nestled in the ideal location in Elfin Forest, close to everything but secluded enough for relaxing, quiet time and privacy. Step outside and you are right on the trails connecting you to miles of scenic hiking & biking in Elfin Forest. Just a stone’s throw to San Elijo’s village with breweries, shopping, and restaurants and only 10 miles to Encinitas’s beaches.

Retreat house. Nature, Hot Tub, Views!

Expansive spaces, ocean views, birds singing, and larger than life granite boulders all come together to offer something that feels like magic. More like a national park than a home, we've found that guests enjoy the pace and peaceful surroundings and spend most of their visit without leaving. That being said, if you're feeling more exploratory, there are many options within a short drive including hiking, wine tasting, horseback riding, fishing, and even sky-diving.

Vineyard Retreat in North San Diego County

Fontaine Family Vineyards has a 2 person newly renovated suite with outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard, private entrance and easy parking, and enhanced cleaning protocol. The Guest Suite features a TV, fridge, kitchenette with microwave, toaster, coffee/tea, utencils, pots/pans, BBQ w/side burner, patio lounge area, all with views of vineyard. Enjoy a walk in the vineyard with a hot cup of coffee. Short drive (<10 mile) to beaches and shopping.

Place to Stay with Private Entrance near Beach

The room has a private entrance. It's ideally located in a residential area of Ocean Beach. 5 blocks to the beach, OB pier, and 2 blocks to village life, shops & restaurants. It has a queen bed, a small private bathroom with a shower, a fridge, TV, Wifi, microwave, etc. Guests will love the location and privacy! Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, etc. are available for your enjoyment. Enjoy the great ocean view from the backyard.

Mountain View Retreat in Gated Estate (Hot Tub)

Perched above a canyon with spectacular panoramic mountain views, this private guest house is a secluded retreat in one of San Diego’s most eclectic and desirable neighborhoods less than 6 miles from the Downtown San Diego airport. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, luxe king size bed and dual sliding glass doors that open to an expansive deck with patio seating, private hot tub and BBQ area.