Title: Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93200848&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views Cottage in El Cajon with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior - Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views (El Cajon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93200900/93200848/edb63b2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior - Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views (El Cajon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93200900/93200848/w3837h2560x3y0-89ea156c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior - Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views (El Cajon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93200900/93200848/5799e5d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior - Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views (El Cajon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93200900/93200848/39513dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior - Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views (El Cajon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93200900/93200848/ed92764d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122497 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views Cottage in El Cajon with kitchen and balcony A garden, barbecue grills, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120710000/120704700/120704629/a6376035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Gem w/ Outdoor Oasis: 5 Mi to Lake Jennings Lakeside - Pool - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=120704629&PinnedHotelID=120704629&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117580000/117577800/117577717/90d065be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom house in charming El Cajon with AC, WiFi El Cajon - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=117577717&PinnedHotelID=117577717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94958900/94958861/0a81b7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious El Cajon Villa - 14 Mi to Downtown! 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Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views Cottage Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views El Cajon ## About the area Mount Helix, a neighborhood in El Cajon, is home to this cottage. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our El Cajon travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Cajon.dx6632) [View more Cottages in El Cajon](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Cajon-Cottages.d6632-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.77636%2C-116.97499&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GztFGY6I0aoR1WF6MzQSa1GuLvE=) El Cajon, CA ### What's nearby - ![San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502547/c2160434-382a-459e-b481-bd2fb2dfd3d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Zoo 17 min drive \- 22.8 km - Mount Helix Park 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Children's Primary Extended Care 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center 4 min drive \- 3.4 km - Canine Corners Dog Park 4 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Getting around - El Cajon Transit Center Station 3 min drive - Old Town Transit Center 17 min drive - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Sideways 2 min drive - Brigantine 4 min drive - Starbucks 3 min drive - Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos 3 min drive - Jack in the Box 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views? ### What time is check-out at Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views? ### Where is Colorful El Cajon Gem: Deck, Garden & Valley Views located? ## Have a question? 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