Title: Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! Holiday 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) ![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) ![Smart TV, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105920000/105913100/105913072/6f4219f7.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, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=88276268&PinnedHotelID=88276268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71170000/71163800/71163791/801e7442.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Agave House | Mountain Views & Pool Mount Helix - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=71163791&PinnedHotelID=71163791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29830000/29826100/29826084/cfb0f877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool Side Safari Cabin Mount Helix - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=29826084&PinnedHotelID=29826084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96330000/96321200/96321192/9f85b401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Tiny House in Lakeside Lakeside - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 20 reviews £128 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=96321192&PinnedHotelID=96321192&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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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## 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 - 1.4 miles - Grossmont College - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles - San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles - Viejas Arena - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles - San Diego Zoo - 16 min drive - 13.7 miles #### 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 - ‪Sombrero Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive - ‪Submarina - ‬3 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!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tropical Hideaway 15 minutes from downtown and beaches! located? > Located in Mount Helix, this holiday 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 miles (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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Peyton W. 17 Sept 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. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Z. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location right off the highway. It was very clean and had everything you would need for a comfortable and classy stay. Beautiful outside area that has lots of space and a water feature. Loved this place would stay again! ##### Daniel Z. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darci W. 3 May 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. 27 Sept 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. 25 Sept 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. 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