Title: Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary - 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 # Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary Vacation home in Santee with kitchen ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74098600/74098596/b6a59d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74098600/74098596/e43e5e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74098600/74098596/0a7e174d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74098600/74098596/17528fbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74098600/74098596/12a69ae2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a quiet Santee neighborhood, this modern home offers a comfortable retreat for up to 8 guests. With its large living room, full kitchen, and exclusive backyard with outdoor sitting areas, you'll feel right at home. 6.8 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81232 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary Summary: ★ "This place was an absolute dream escape! So cozy and peaceful, we didn't want to leave" ★ ☞ Modern & comfortable single-story home ☞ Large living room ☞ Fully-equipped kitchen ☞ Washer/dryer ☞ Quiet neighborhood setting ☞ Outdoor seating & dining in backyard The Space: ★ "The most comfortable bed we've ever slept in! We felt right at home from the moment we arrived" ★ Sleeps 8: 1 extra-large double bed, 2 large double beds, 2 single beds Other amenities: → Wi-Fi and TV → Air conditioning → Garage & driveway parking This home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to local parks and trails. Santee is known for its close-knit community, offering weekly movies in local parks during the summer. Whether you're here for a short visit or an extended stay, this Santee escape offers all the comforts of home. ★ "A truly serene retreat. Every detail was thought of, making our stay incredibly relaxing" ★ Attractions: \------------- ✩ Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve (approx. 2 miles, 5 mins) ✩ Mission Trails Regional Park (approx. 5 miles, 10 mins) ✩ Santee Town Center (shopping, dining) (approx. 2 miles, 6 mins) ✩ Fletcher Hills Community Park (approx. 3 miles, 7 mins) ✩ Sportsplex USA Santee (approx. 4 miles, 9 mins) ✩ Lakeside Rodeo Grounds (approx. 8 miles, 15 mins) ✩ Qualcomm Stadium (approx. 12 miles, 20 mins) ✩ San Diego Zoo (approx. 16 miles, 25 mins) ✩ Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown San Diego (approx. 17 miles, 28 mins) ✩ San Diego International Airport (SAN) (approx. 20 miles, 30 mins) Santee offers a welcoming community feel, with local parks, extensive trails, and outdoor activities like those found in Mission Trails Regional Park. It's a fantastic base for exploring both the natural beauty of the area and enjoying convenient access to wider San Diego attractions. 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: Exclusive use of entire residence (except for the RV storage on the side of the house). Other Things to Note: No pets allowed here - sorry! 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. The owner also lives in the neighborhood and can quickly respond to guest needs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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: 1,232 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117830000/117825700/117825698/59137ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern, Updated House In Santee with Wifi, AC, and Yard Santee - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 7.6 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=117825698&PinnedHotelID=117825698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118135400/118135358/42129fed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom house in lovely San Diego with garage. 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Newly planted landscaping and irrigation, please be mindful. Please enjoy the large patio space! Do not drive ove... ### 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as 641c8a4f05e26a002bc2da22 ## 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%7C32.83133%2C-117.02072&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-RDTFTtdDG6lh7eLO-_30Gk46OQ=) Santee, CA #### What's nearby - Carlton Oaks Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 4.9 km - San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 12.7 km - Viejas Arena - 12 min drive - 12.7 km - Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - 14 min drive - 18.7 km #### Getting around - Santee Town Center Station - 6 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 21 min drive - San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Carlton Oaks Country Club San Diego - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bad Hombres - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mary's Donuts - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary located? > Situated in Santee, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Grossmont College, Carlton Oaks Country Club, and Santee Lakes. Mission Trails Regional Park and Sportsplex USA Santee 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 ## Home away from Home | Gem | Serene | Sanctuary Reviews 6.8 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle B. Aug 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay House was clean, check in and out was seamless. Would gladly stay again. ##### Danielle B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri H. Jan 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We chose this property because of it's proximity to our family member that lived in the area. The four bedrooms worked perfect for two couples and two kids, who sleep better in their own rooms. A variety of mattress firmness' fit our family perfect :-). The home and backyard worked well for corralling two youngsters. ##### Terri H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Susan C. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Welllllll …. The beds were comfortable, for our purposes the location was great. The home was not the cleanest, dishwasher never worked and the kitchen was bleak. If you could not cook it with a 7” Teflon skillet and a cookie sheet, you were out of luck. We ended up setting the big garbage can out as it was over full and bringing it back inside the yard for the owner. ##### Susan C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visit our new grandson! The Santee home was perfect for our family visit. ##### Michael J. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Robert H. Oct 25, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Property review. This was the worst property that I stayed in with VRBO. In fact, VRBO should remove the property from it's offering. The property was not ready to receive customers. I had to search the property for the main water valve. There was no running water when we entered the property. There was no electricity in the bathroom receptacles. The GFS system would continuously kick off and I would have to go to the main breaker box to reset the breakers. Removed the shower curtain in the main bathroom due to mold. The carpeting was filthy and NEVER removed my shoes while in the house. This property was unclean and nit up to my stabdards for the price I paid. I would not walk away from this property, I would run!!! ##### Robert H. 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