Title: Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! Vacation home in La Mesa with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! ![Property grounds - Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! (La Mesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/0b6cd115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! (La Mesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/367efbb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! (La Mesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/f4f50837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! (La Mesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/15071b62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! (La Mesa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/eebd9440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! Shadow House is a private sanctuary nestled on an exclusive road, yet, oh so close to the vibrant heart of San Diego. This charming retreat is your perfect base camp as it's only 15 minutes away from sun-kissed beaches or downtown. With boutique hotel amenities and lush outdoor spaces, we’ve practically invented outdoor comfort with a side of charm. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108780000/108777000/108776954/90a8461d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunnyside Resort Spa, Beach, Zoo, Arcade La Mesa - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=108776954&PinnedHotelID=108776954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105230000/105225000/105224906/6b1dd87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Montecito Cottage - Tuscan Farmhouse, Pool, Views Alpine - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=105224906&PinnedHotelID=105224906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118087800/118087797/49c49cf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Hawk Ridge Luxury Log Cabin Experience! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.77709,-116.985756&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BsagE%7Ew_iU%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQBQBQDQBODSDOBQDQDOFODQFOFODQFMFQFOFOHOFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKHKJKJKLKJKJIJILKJILILILIJGLILGLGLGNGLGLELENGLELENELENCNCLENALCNCNANCLANANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLFLDLDNDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHJJLHJHJJJJJJJJJJJLJJHJJLHLHLHLJLHLHNFLHLFNHLFNFNHNFPFLDPFNDNFPDNDNDPDPDNBRDNBPBPBPBPBPBPBP%40P%40R%40PBR%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAR%3FPAPAP%3FPCRAPARAPCPCPCPCPCPCPCPENCRENEPEPENENGPENGPENGNGNINGNGNILGNINGJINILKLILILILKLIJKJKLKJKJKJKJKJKHMHKJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODMDODMBOBODM%40OBOBO%40MBOBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOCOAOCMCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIMIKIMKKIKIKKMKKKKKIKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMIMIOIKGOIOGMIOGOGOGOGOEOGQGOEQGOEOEQCQEOESCOEQCQCQCQCQCQAQAQCSAQASAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NG7uyou67nxlfsyTaIDqImsfXb4=) La Mesa, CA #### What's nearby - Mount Helix Park \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Canine Corners Dog Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Sharp Grossmont Hospital \- 2 min drive \- 2.3 km - San Diego Zoo \- 16 min drive \- 22.0 km - San Diego Convention Center \- 17 min drive \- 26.9 km #### Getting around - Amaya Trolley Station - 3 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sideways - ‬4 min drive - ‪Brigantine - ‬13 min walk - ‪Sombrero Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive - ‪Submarina - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!? ### What time is check-out at Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!? ### Where is Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darci W. May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful little oasis! Clean, modern, comfortable and private. Perfect for the two of us during our 5 nights in San Diego visiting family. Thank you Joshua! ##### Darci W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe F. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway! Stayed for 2 nights and it was lovely! A very cool property in the hills that was just what we needed. ##### Chloe F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leigh a. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tropical Paradise This lovely space is wonderful! The greenery and the decorating is so cheerful. If you thrive on being outside in a welcoming, plant-filled space with lots of seating options, this is the place for you. I am a sucker for L-shaped couches and this home has one on the inside and one on the outside. Loved my stay. The host was very responsive, too. ##### leigh a. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peyton W. Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway but some things to consider. The location and space was beautiful! It was the perfect amount of space for my husband and I. We chose a SUV for our car rental which I am happy for it because to get to the rental the road is a steep incline and the turn into the parking space could be a concern if you have a low clearing vehicle or a manual. Also when we arrived all the windows and doors were open besides the security door which was locked. My security is very important so being in a new area of San Diego I would have preferred that all the doors were closed and locked upon arrival. There are two front doors. A steel security door and a wood door. The wooden door does not deadbolt and barely closes. A slight pull on the handle and it comes right open. This would definitely be something to consider if you are traveling alone. If I was not with my husband, I don’t know if I could have stayed here. ##### Peyton W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Z. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location right off the highway. It was very clean and had everything you would need for a comfortable and classy stay. Beautiful outside area that has lots of space and a water feature. Loved this place would stay again! ##### Daniel Z. 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