[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95610000/95605500/95605432/0f285c76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95610000/95605500/95605432/f145fad9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95610000/95605500/95605432/7ee668bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, Hulu, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95610000/95605500/95605432/e1c23eed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, Hulu, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95610000/95605500/95605432/10853b4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location National City's ultimate home away from home, this spacious 5-bedroom retreat is perfect for large groups or families. Relax in the upstairs living room with Hulu & Disney+ or work out in the small gym area. With a fully stocked kitchen and 3 off-street parking spots, you'll feel right at ease. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103381 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Gym - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer ## 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. ### 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly Summary: ★ "Great location! Close to all the attractions and plenty of room for a big group!" ★ ☞ 3 living rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms ☞ Beautiful backyard and ample space for relaxation ☞ Fireplace ☞ 3 off-street parking spots ☞ Fully stocked kitchen ☞ Small gym area ☞ Washer + Dryer ☞ Central air conditioning The Space: ★ "The stay was amazing and was comfortable and felt just like home!" ★ Sleeps 10: 1 King bed, 3 Queen beds, 1 Full bed Other amenities: → High-speed Wi-Fi and TV’s → Board games → BBQ grill → Self check-in This gem is your ultimate home away from home, perfect for large groups or families. Centrally located in National City, it’s the perfect home base to explore San Diego! This spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers three distinct living areas for ultimate comfort and relaxation. The fully stocked kitchen allows you to prepare delicious meals for your group. Hangout in the upstairs living room, complete with a TV logged into Hulu & Disney+ for endless entertainment. Need more space? We have a downstairs living room too! Stay active in our small gym area. Enjoy the beautiful backyard, providing ample space for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. ★ "This was a great location for lots of family fun! The house was a great size" ★ Attractions: \------------- ✩ San Diego Zoo (approx. 6.6 miles, 14 mins drive) ✩ Balboa Park (approx. 5.6 miles, 10 mins drive) ✩ Old Town San Diego (approx. 9.6 miles, 18 mins drive) ✩ Gaslamp Quarter (approx. 5.5 miles, 15 mins drive) ✩ Little Italy (approx. 7.5 miles, 15 mins drive) ✩ Seaport Village (approx. 7 miles, 16 mins drive) ✩ Mission Beach & Pacific Beach (approx. 13 miles, 17 mins drive) ✩ La Jolla Cove (approx. 18 miles, 21 mins drive) ✩ SeaWorld San Diego (approx. 12 miles, 16 mins drive) ✩ Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (approx. 20 miles, 25 mins drive) ✩ LEGOLAND California (approx. 38 miles, 41 mins drive) This ultimate home away from home is centrally located in National City, making it the perfect home base to explore all that San Diego has to offer! National City offers a rich history and a vibrant local culture, with a variety of dining options and local shops. You're just a short drive from San Diego's world-class attractions, including beaches, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, and more, ensuring a memorable Southern California adventure. Add my listing to your wishlist by clicking the ❤ in the upper-right corner. I want you! Tell me what I can do to be your host. Guest Access: Access to the entire house and the backyard (just not the locked garage). The Neighborhood: National City, California, United States A quick 14 minute drive south will get you to Imperial Beach, a quaint little beach town you'll be sure to love! Walk along the beach and breathe in the salty air or check out the shops. Centrally located, you’re just a quick drive to the Zoo, Safari Park, Airport, Sea World, Balboa Park, SDSU, and neighborhoods like Pacific Beach Mission Valley, Point Loma, North Park, South Park and many more. Looking for the Downtown experience? You're less than a 20-minute drive to the Gaslamp Quarter, the city's cultural hub. Here, you've got a vibrant dining and bar scene, Little Italy, Seaport Village, the Maritime Museum, the USS Midway, and the San Diego Convention Center along with other venues. For shopping, don't miss Plaza Bonita, or the Las Americas Premium Outlets for some great deals on name brand stores like Nike, Uggs, Under Armour, Vans, and SO many others!! Getting Around: A car is the best way to get around the rest of San Diego. Uber / Lyfts are readily available if you aren't bringing your own car! Other Things to Note: Pets are welcome with prior approval and additional $125 pet fee. \*\*No pets without prior written approval. If you're bringing a pet, you must follow airbnb's pet rules: dispose of all pet waste properly, never leave pet unattended in the home or backyard, and keep dogs leashed when walking them outside of the home. San Diego now requires all guests to sign a Good Neighbor Policy document prior to staying. We do enforce their policy so it must be signed in order to receive checkin info, but we will make it super easy for you to initial and sign :) It can all be done online. Interaction with Guests: Although we provide self-check in for a completely contactless experience, we are available to help answer any questions prior to and during your stay! For the fastest response - pls message us through the Airbnb / VRBO app. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Hulu - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Theme park 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,381 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545400/33545355/71bae90d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VIEWS! 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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 64960ac4d52fc5002e078589 ## About the area Located in National City, this vacation home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Diego Bay and Balboa Park, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Waterfront Park and Belmont Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, mountain climbing, and horse riding. [Visit our National City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/National-City.dx8890) [View more Vacation homes in National City](https://www.expedia.ca/National-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8890-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C32.67500%2C-117.09497&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Uj49QruipT_y0IUFqBmyjqCvDiI=) National City, CA ### What's nearby - Naval Base San Diego - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Petco Park - 6 min drive - 7.8 km - San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 8.2 km - Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km - San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 11.2 km ### Getting around - 24th St Trolley Station - 4 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪85˚C Bakery Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Jollibee - ‬10 min walk - ‪Pho 7 Cow - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Barbecue Pit - ‬7 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly located? > Located in National City, this family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from San Diego Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of New Children's Museum and Balboa Park. Seaport Village and Chula Vista Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). 8th St Trolley Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 3 Living Rooms | Spacious | Family-Friendly Reviews 10 ### 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor C. Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Came for a conference. Place was perfect. Property was just like it was stated. Would stay again ##### Trevor C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita L. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tony and Rita Team Review. We all had an amazing time. Very comfortable home and lots of places to hang out through out the home. ##### Rita L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing house, far more than we needed, but we did enjoy it very much! Close to many amenities, but just far enough off the busy streets to feel quiet and safe. My kids will remember playing hide and seek in this amazing house for the rest of their lives! ##### Robert M. Stayed 14 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick P. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San The home is nicely laid out, very roomy and comfortable. ##### Nick P. Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney A. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Would Book Again! Everything was just perfect! It was such a lovely space with plenty of room. It was a really quiet house and area. Perfect sized garden for our pup. It was a close distance to shops and stores and about 20mins to all the sights! The rooms were a great size and the beds and pillows were comfy. Everything worked smoothly and it would be an excellent stay for large families. ##### Courtney A. 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