[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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/a373ff2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/6f4219f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/05f1b5a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/eebd9440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/367efbb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - 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. ### 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88280000/88276300/88276268/fdcb2a19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Suite with Pool - Newly Decorated - Centrally Located Del Cerro - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=88276268&PinnedHotelID=88276268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113064300/113064247/8962eeac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Near trolley. 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Close to SDSU! El Cajon - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=104313584&PinnedHotelID=104313584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ## 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 - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - Grossmont College - 5 min drive - 6.7 km - San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 10.8 km - Viejas Arena - 9 min drive - 10.8 km - San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 23.5 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 - ‪Submarina - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sombrero Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! located? > Located in Mount Helix, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mount Helix Park. The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division are also within 6 mi (10 km). Amaya Trolley Station is 27 minutes by foot. ## 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 9.6 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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. 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