Title: Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views Vacation home in San Diego with a water park and a hot tub ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/b7f5f37e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/ed46f936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/27d4e1bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/3957a98d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/2e7ad4e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the Southern California lifestyle at The Ethelda Retreat. Enjoy high-end stylish furniture, curated decor, and a lavish private outdoor entertaining area with expansive deck lounge space, fire pit, hot tub with outdoor shower. You'll also find Smart TV's with streaming capabilities and nicely appointed kitchens. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61821 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## 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. ### Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views Located at the edge of an urban canyon in the historic Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Three private bedrooms open up to an expansive formal sitting room, dining room, custom kitchen, and living room. Head outside and you'll find a expansive deck lounge area, fire pit, and hot tub with outdoor shower. The Ethelda Retreat truly embodies what the Southern California lifestyle is all about. From the high end stylish furniture and curated decor, to the lavish private outdoor entertaining area, you'll feel right at home. Every Coast to Cactus home comes stocked with all the basics you will need to feel right at home. We provide: High speed Wifi, Smart TV's with streaming capabilities, nicely appointed kitchens, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and premium sheets, linens and towels. You'll also find a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dish pods, and laundry detergent. Sitting Room Formal chairs and sofa's adorn this central space, perfect for listening to music or reading a book. Living Room Adjacent to the kitchen you'll find the living room with sofa sectional, flat screen tv. Family board games available to guests. Dining Room Adjacent to the kitchen and sitting room is a dining room table with seating for 6-8. Kitchen For those who like to cook, the kitchen has modern appliances including: dishwasher, fridge, blender, stove top, coffee maker, pots and pans, utensils. Bathrooms Two full bathrooms are stocked with items including: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and fresh towels. One bathroom is an ensuite bath attached to master bedroom. The second bathroom is shared between bedroom 2 & 3. The half bath is located near the entryway and sitting rooms. Bedrooms Four spacious bedrooms with beds covered in comfortable linens. Bedroom 1: One King Bed (en suite master bathroom) Bedroom 2: One Twin Bed & One Rollaway Bed Bedroom 3: One Queen bed The home can comfortably accommodate 6 guests based on double and single occupancy in available beds. Backyard and other Amenities \- Lush and private backyard \- Deck Lounge area \- BBQ Grill \- Fire Pit (firewood not included) \- Hot Tub \- Outdoor Shower \- High speed WIFI perfect for remote working \- Washer/Dryer: Washer and Dryer are available. Complimentary detergent available Please Note: The garage is not accessible to guests. Parking is available on the driveway for 2 cars, in addition to free street parking. \- By Booking this home, all guests must agree to the following House Rules and Booking Policies: 1\. Rental Agreement & Guest Screening: By moving forward with this reservation, a rental agreement must be signed by the primary guest. You give permission to the property manager to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Verification requires uploading a valid ID, Drivers License, or Passport, along with a self photo of the primary reservation holder. Confirmed reservations are conditional and may be cancelled pending verification results. 2\. Check-in is at 4 pm. Check-out time is any time before 11 am. You're welcome to request an early check in or late checkout, subject to availability. We are unable to confirm availability until 24 hours prior to arrival or departure. 3\. Parties, events, or excessive noise are not allowed. Please be respectful of our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 9PM-9AM. Violations after our initial warning may result in your removal from the property. We are located in a residential community and, although this is a vacation destination, it's home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and peaceful environment. 4\. We do not allow smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises; including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana. Those found in violation will incur a $250 cleaning fee. 5\. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises, unless with written permission from your host. 6\. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events. 7\. We understand accidents happen, so if there is any accidental or intentional damage caused to the home, please let us know prior to your departure. 8\. This property may have video surveillance in outdoor public spaces to ensure the safety and security of all guests. There are no cameras inside the home. Noise meters may also be present in and around the property to ensure quiet hours are followed. We will only receive a notification of a noise event if the noise decibel threshold is exceeded. Please try to keep the fun at a respectful decibel level during the day, but at night we ask for no loud noises after 9 pm — if this sounds like something that will not work for your group, our property might not be the right one for you. 9\. Guests are prohibited from carrying or otherwise possessing a firearm at any time on property grounds, including carrying firearms in an open or concealed manner. This policy applies to all types of firearms. 10\. Occupancy is limited to the number of guests you indicate on your reservation. Any additional guests or visitors must be approved by your host. 11\. Any items left behind can be sent back for a handling fee of $25 plus the cost to ship and must be prepared before the item will be sent. 12\. Have fun, and please respect the home and host! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### 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 ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,821 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612700/89612601/32e7ece0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fox Canyon Hideaway-San Diego Mid-City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=89612601&PinnedHotelID=89612601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98950000/98948600/98948595/f11ec26d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy, Spacious, Family-Friendly + LARGE YARD W/ HOT TUB ~by all attractions! 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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 Registration Number 647186, STR-06242L ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 70 ## About the area Located in Mid-City, a neighborhood in San Diego, this vacation home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Jet skiing and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. [Visit our San Diego travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego.dx3073) [View more Vacation homes in San Diego](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3073-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%7C32.75783%2C-117.10230&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HyKjvWVpsPVKN_EoRklBI6uI0UA=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - San Diego State University - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Snapdragon Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km - Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 4.5 km - Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 8.2 km - San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.1 km ### Getting around - Grantville Station - 3 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive - San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk - ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬11 min walk - ‪Tacos El Panson - ‬9 min walk - ‪Urbanlife Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Trattoria Da Sofia - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views located? > Located in Mid-City, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from San Diego State University and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Viejas Arena. San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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