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 kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/b7f5f37e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/27d4e1bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/ed46f936.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) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/3957a98d.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=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&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 ![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 - 3 min drive - 3.8 km - Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 4.5 km - Snapdragon Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.9 km - Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 8.2 km - San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.8 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. Ask a question ## Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views 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 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay! Convenient location in a nice neighborhood. Spacious house. It was a lovely stay in San Diego. ##### Michelle C. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew D. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San Diego Nice home for our family of 5. We loved the backyard and how close it was to area attractions. House was very clean and well stocked. ##### Andrew D. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home The house was as described. It was clean, well appointed, with all the comforts of home. Communication with the host was great. Whenever we had questions we texted them and they were very responsive. The neighborhood was quiet, with restaurants nearby and easy access to highways. We look forward to future stays there. ##### Ann B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Darcie F. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kensington home Great place for a family stay. Enjoyed the hot tub and large screen TV. Lovely separate dining room for family meals. Well furnished private back deck and yard. There is noise from the busy road below. The driveway worked well for parking our camper van. The master bedroom and bathroom are well designed. The other 2 bedrooms are small. thank you. ##### Darcie F. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian A. Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boot Camp Graduation Our family flew to San Diego for my daughter's boot camp graduation. The property was exactly as described and the entire weekend was wonderful. We even used the grill on the deck following graduation. Only complaint...not enough time in the area to enjoy everything. :) ##### Christian A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great VRBO in San Diego! As an owner and operator of my own VRBO in Phoenix, I know a good VRBO from a bad one. This house was fully stocked. They took care and consideration in every part of the house to create a convenient and at-home experience. The hot tub and private backyard was a great feature! The only critique I would give is that the Keurig coffee machine was difficult to use. Other than that, I would definitely stay here again! ##### Chris G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy house We loved the house, the jacuzzi and the vibe of the house. It very cute. We loved the space in it. ##### Jessica B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Letty S. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and peaceful This is our 2nd time at this location. It is close to everything and yet very peaceful and spacious. Great indoor & outdoor spaces and has a jacuzzi!dowoutdoospaces ##### Letty S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renae D. Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house! We loved our stay at this gorgeous property. Very well taken care of and super efficient check-in process. Highly recommend! ##### Renae D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajeev S. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place Well kept property with a nicely stocked pantry. Backyard was very nice with grill and hot tub. ##### Rajeev S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie K. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in Kensington! The house is a great home base for Kensington and was a good fit for our family of 5! The hosts were very responsive and went above and beyond and brought us new blankets when we didn’t see any. So appreciated! ##### Stephanie K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexina S. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy We literally just needed a place to sleep while attending my son’s family day and graduation at MCRD. But this place would have definitely been cool if we had more time to chill and relax. The backyard was very nice from what we could see (we only saw it after dark.) it could have been a little more stocked with condiments. ##### Alexina S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Letty S. Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing hideaway If we could give it 20 stars we would. It was extremely well stocked & within 20 min to most attractions. Jacuzzi, fire pit & deck ##### Letty S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home, Great Location The home is awesome, more than enough room for our family of 5. The neighborhood is great as well, with main street Kensington just a short walk from the house on quiet neighborhood streets. The backyard area with deck, grill, firepit and hot tub was a huge bonus that we enjoyed each night after our days out and about in SD. The location may be the best part, as the house was a short drive from just about everything we did - SD Airport, Petco Park / Downtown, Sea World, SD Zoo, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, etc. We will definitely stay here again during our next trip to San Diego. ##### Peter B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Becca S. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great House The house and location of the property was great. Cleanliness could have been a little bit better, but overall we enjoyed our stay. ##### Becca S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert B. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San Diego Stay Immaculate, well appointed home with modern features and appliances. We loved the kitchen and bathrooms with high quality fixtures and the hot tub which was clean and ready to use when we arrived. Landscaping and outdoor seating areas were a plus. Would only recommend possibly adding darker shades in the master for later sleeping with our time zone change. ##### Albert B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexzandra W. Mar 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Cute, Conveniently Located We stayed at the Ethelda retreat for two weeks and loved every day of it. The place was well stocked with all the essentials and the place was very comfy. There were some issues with overall cleanliness, e.g. the couch was dirty and we lost the remote in the couch we lifted a cushion to find a myriad of food crumbs, hair and general dirt. Another concern was the number of spiders. I was actually bitten while sleeping on the couch. Not fun. Overall though we loved the location. It was 15 mins from everywhere and Kensington is adorable. We loved the local coffee shops, parks and sushi spot. ##### Alexzandra W. Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily L. Feb 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home! We rented this home because it was near my friend’s house. It’s a great neighborhood- we walked to all the restaurants around there. Outdoor area is lovely. It was even nicer in person than the pictures! Loved it! ##### Emily L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beatrice P. Jan 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay It was roomie and bathrooms for each bedroom was a plus. Home was clean and stocked well with amenities that served our stay. Will definitely be interested in this property again. Thank you. The Payan’s ##### Beatrice P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### susan p. Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Good property, unresponsive managers. I mistakenly thought you were people in the neighborhood renting out the property. That you aren’t explains a lot. The dishwasher was clogged the whole time. The cushions on the porch were wet, and the light bulb over the kitchen counter was missing. I reported this, but nothing was done, even though you said you would come the next day. The arrangement of everything was quite nice in the house. If we rent it again, I would ask that the garden crew come to mow and blow AFTER we leave. ##### susan p. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody S., Houston Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for college move in This little retreat was a perfect home base for moving my daughter into her apartment at SDSU. It was close to campus and also very quiet and tranquil. The outdoor area is very nice for sipping coffee and planning the day. Lots of construction going on just across the road, but the noise wasn't too bad. ##### Jody S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Amazing Place! We were in town for a short weekend stay and couldn’t believe how lovely this property was! All 5 members of our party said the same thing… this was the most beautifully decorated and perfectly outfitted place any of us had ever stayed. From the variety of spots to hang out outside (including a spotlessly clean hot-tub) to the 3 spacious family areas inside, we loved everything about this home. The kitchen had every amenity we could want, from new cookware and utensils to beautiful place settings. The only complaint was that we didn’t have more time to really enjoy the house fully. This will be our go-to place in San Diego from now on! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian W. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Gillian W. 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