Title: 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 - 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 apartment # 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 Apartment in Spring Valley with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 ![Terrace/patio - 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 (Spring Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31560000/31550500/31550447/w828h550x0y0-4eff309d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 (Spring Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31560000/31550500/31550447/w828h546x0y4-6ff31197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 (Spring Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31560000/31550500/31550447/2b5879e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 (Spring Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31560000/31550500/31550447/8d023bdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 (Spring Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31560000/31550500/31550447/463f09c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a quiet and remodeled studio, feel at home with modern amenities like WiFi, AC, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The proximity to freeways 125 and 54 makes it easy to explore downtown San Diego, the Convention Center, or nearby beaches. With shopping malls close by and owners living next door for assistance. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 Feel at home.Clean, large, quiet, just remodeled, beautiful studio. furnished, wi-fi, AC, kitchen, tv, bathroom, close to freeway 125, 54, a 20 minutes drive to downtown, Convention Center, the zoo, and San Diego airport, close to beaches, near SDSU, shopping, restaurants and malls. 10 minutes to the border. The owners live next door, so you don't have to worry about anything. Have your shopping delivered. Contact the owners for more information. No smoking, no pets. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121551400/121551361/da86d805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prestigious private location with a view! 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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 ### Property is also known as 20 Minutes Downtown San Diego. Large Clean Quiet Secured Studio 20 Minutes Downtown San Diego. Large Clean Quiet Secured Studio ## About the area ![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%7C32.70874%2C-116.99438&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tS0VXPsrGA4h8bbZ_A2hUCTZTw8=) Spring Valley, CA #### What's nearby - Kush Center \- 3 min drive \- 3.4 km - San Diego Convention Center \- 17 min drive \- 26.1 km - San Diego Zoo \- 18 min drive \- 25.3 km - Mission Bay \- 21 min drive \- 31.7 km - SeaWorld \- 23 min drive \- 33.5 km #### Getting around - Lemon Grove Depot Station - 7 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 25 min drive - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive - ‪Rally's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive - ‪Birrieria Negro Durazo SD Truck - ‬3 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125? ### What time is check-out at 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125? ### Where is 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.Large clean quiet secured studio.Near 54H 125 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 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna H. Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home away from home! I love staying here! Clean, comfortable, and convenient to everything the San Diego area has to offer. Hosts are super responsive and welcoming. This is a gem and close to SDSU! highly recommend! ##### Donna H. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right The studio apartment was small but perfectly maintained, with a huge closet. Great location for visiting my mom in Spring Valley, but also easy to hop on freeway to get to San Diego. Would definitely stay again. ##### David F. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carl F. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Cold weather Unit did not have built in heat, there was only one space heater and we had to ask for a second due to unusually cold weather. Minor issues with wifi connectivity, not all devices could connect. ##### Carl F. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna H., Blue Bell, PA Aug 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Conveniently located, amazing home away from home! This is my second stay here with Jenny and Saul Pena, and I hope to have many more as my daughter is attending SDSU. I love that it is a stand-alone apartment with separate entry. The beds and bedding are extremely comfortable - most important! The apartment is clean and nicely decorated. The full kitchen allows you to cook your meals easily. There is a huge walk in closet to store all your items so easily. The bathroom is spacious with a nice shower and sink. There is a little sitting area with TV as well. It is quiet, safe, and so conveniently located. I travelled for a week here to and from the airport, to SDSU, Coronado, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and Mission Trails, and never had to fill up gas OR be in the car for more than 30 minutes.. The hosts are very responsive, and answer any messages within minutes. I highly recommend this apartment! ##### Donna H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a wonderful studio apartment to stay in when visiting San Diego if you are driving. The beds are so very comfortable, and everything you need has been provided in the kitchen and bathroom. The location is super quiet, safe, and private. The hosts are easily accessible with questions and helpful. It's like having all the comforts of home away from home - much, much better than staying in a hotel of similar price. Everywhere we went was between 15 - 30 minutes of easy, traffic free driving. Very convenient, comfortable, clean, well-stocked - it made our stay so far from home awesome! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### koni m. Jul 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute studio This little place is super cute and nicely decorated. The closet is huge. We wish we had a little welcome note. Only a few negatives and none of them were a huge deal. A bigger coffee pot would of been nice because we had to make 2 pots just to fill up our travel cups, no oven mitts were provided and no kitchen towels to dry hands or dishes. We only planned on breakfast there because our daughter lives in town and there wasn't a toaster. And only 1 roll of t.p. and if course we didn't notice that ahead of time. I'd change the mattresses because one is super soft and comfy but I felt like I was going to flip out of bed, my husband's bed was hard and we had to bring over stuff from our daughters to make it more comfy. But like I said nothing was a deal breaker. We loved the closeness to stores and our daughters, we would love to stay here again in the future. ##### koni m. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paulette H. Feb 14, 2019 #### Lovely, studio! We were here for 4 weeks. We felt totally private even though the studio is attached to their house. They provided everything we needed and they’re friendly to boot. The studio itself is quite spacious. Comfy bed, Just enough cable channels and great internet. The back and front patios are beautiful and we were welcomed to use them both. The kitchen is fully functioning and efficient. There’s plenty of cupboard space and a HUGE closet to get your stuff out of the living space. We highly recommend this place for short or longer stays. Thanks Jenny and Saul for a wonderful month. ##### Paulette H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 27, 2018 #### It was an amazing stay! Jenny was very virtuous and gracious and made sure anything that was needed she could help and attend to ! The studio is very cozy and felt welcoming , the distance from downtown and other experiences is very good as you are just about in the middle of everything ! Jenny was a great host and i would recommend to anyone wanting to have a sty in San Diego to book with Jenny ! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg B., Portland Oregon Jan 29, 2018 #### Quiet and Comfortable Location with very friendly and accomodating owners This was my second stay at this private, clean and new fully equipped unit. The owners Jenny and Saul are very helpful. Kitchen and Bathroom are 100% new. The two double beds are comfortable with comfortable bedding. I would recommend this property for either a short or long term stay. ##### Greg B. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg B., Portland Oregon Nov 15, 2017 #### I was starting a new job in San Diego and this place worked out perfectly. This is a fully remodeled separate entrance unit in a home in a quiet neighborhood. The owners Saul and Jenny and very accommodating and helpful. Perfect for one or two people. Close to everything in South San Diego County. ##### Greg B. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Erick J., Ogden, Iowa Oct 31, 2017 #### Neat, Clean, New The studio apartment was newly remodeled. Twin beds were comfortable. Plenty of room for two people. Kitchen modestly furnished with stove/oven and full size fridge. Very quiet and safe residential neighborhood with easy access to grocery store nearby. Owners were attentive to our needs. Street parking with private entrance. Also easy access to nearby freeway. I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presented itself. ##### Erick J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017