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Reviews of Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay
San Diego, CA

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 224 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will book again!
My family and 3 fur children had the best time! Will book again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was quite comfortable and our host, Joan was very welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old town
Nice lil house and pet friendly. Manager was very accommodating. Right in the center of old town San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela D., 95678

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Small but had everything needed. There is a rental in front so parking is shared with another car which can get cramped but it is guaranteed off street parking
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place!
We had such a wonderful time here. Excellent location, perfect for walking around Old Town, the owners are fantastic, we will likely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous and great location
We had an amazing overnight! The location is prime and the kindness of the host even better!!! We definitely could see coming here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Staycation We Needed!!!!!
We desperately needed a quick getaway from it all and this was the PERFECT place for us all!! I surprised my wife, daughter and our doggy with a Valentine’s Night staycation at this super cute little cottage in Old Town and it was the peaceful, beautiful serenity that we needed!! We cooked in the full kitchen and it everything we needed! We hopped over to Liberty Station for groceries at Vons and then spent the evening listening to music on the TV and just enjoying the place. The backyard area is so cute and our doggy was able to roam freely and safely x they have a BBQ and multiple tables/chairs in the wraparound enclosed backyard/side yard space! Miss Joan was a wonderful host and helped us with anything we needed and communicated with us promptly whenever we had a question or need. She was so loving with our doggy and we all just felt right at home. This place has everything you need if you’re looking for a home away from home. Shower, Washer/Dryer, BBQ, Dishwasher, Cable TV, WIFI, linens, towels, extra pillows/bedding, pots/pans, et al. We can’t wait to get back here for a multiple day/night stay. Just SO cute and wonderful!!! Thanks Y’all!!!!! Love us some Old Town magic. 💚
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

connie c., Des Moines, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Two weeks in San Diego wasn't enough😀
This cottage was roomy and was centrally located to many city sites and surrounded by restaurants and small shops. Transportation was two blocks away. The manager, Joan, was available & responded immediately to questions. We had a wonderful time and Joan makes it very pet friendly. We will try to return sometime.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great place!
We were so delighted! Everything was perfect! Location, Size, Host….All wonderful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Host was very accommodating and nice. Told me about some of the pet friendly restaurants nearby and allowed us to check in early. Cottage was clean and cute. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our San Diego vacay
The cottage was perfect for our family and pet. Perfectly located in Old Town. Many shops and restaurants within walking distance. Joan, the property manager, is delightful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage was cozy
Cottage was perfect for myself and my pups. Host was friendly and responsive. Great location. It was clean and better than I imagined. As long as this is available we will always go here when traveling to area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Perfect for me and my dog - good location and you can walk to Old Town San Diego - lots of food near house. Very clean place and great communication on access...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage
It was perfect! Cute, clean, and great location. The place has everything I needed and more. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place
Joan was very nice and had the sofa bed all made up for the kids since our flight was signicantly delayed and we were getting in really late. Nice place with nice location. Very easy to get Ubers to anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
San Diego is like our second home, but finding an affordable place where to stay is hard to find, we were very lucky to find this fantastic place in such a beautiful area. Location was perfect, walking distance to Old Town, not to worry about parking and at night very peaceful. Love it, cottage had everything we need and the best Dove went above and beyond to make this trip just perfect. Thank you so much for leaving that fresh water for our lovely dog in such a hot day, he was in heaven. Hopefully we continue going back to your place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT.....
Met Joan on our arrival. She smiles when she talks...THAT is how nice we found her as well. It was like she was welcoming family when dealing with us. We saw her multiple times and she is the perfect host. Its a one bedroom small but so well laid out. It is quaint, welcoming and well equipped. Ac and heat work great. Kitchen is stocked well. The bed is very comfortable. Location = an 11 out of ten.. You are right in the heart of Old town yet it was so quiet. You hear nothing. We loved it and hope to stay again but it is booked a lot. Thank You Joan.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Old Town
This worked out perfect for us. Came to visit my son so we did not get a car. When we went somewhere he came and picked us up. When we were by ourselves Old Town was nice to walk through. Restaurants are mostly Mexican with a few exceptions. Was some dog hair but she accepts pets. Overall very clean and well stocked. Joan was friendly and very easy to work with. Overall we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!
We would definitely LOVE to stay here again if we ever get back to San Diego! Especially if traveling with our dog. It was perfect! Our Hosts were so kind, helpful and very generous to let us check in early. The place has an adorable little fenced in patio to sit and let the dogs out. And the beds were so comfortable! Even the pull out couch! The sheets, linens and pillows were so soft and cozy. Plus you are in walking distance of Old Town with so many fun restaurants and shops! Thank you sooo much for helping to make this much needed vacation and reunion w/ my son so special! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne N., Tucson, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Old Town!
This cute cottage was just what we wanted for our weekend in San Diego. The location provides easy access for everything Old Town has to offer, including the Transit Station to access the Trolley. The cottage is a good size for a couple; having a full kitchen is very convenient; and the on-site, off-street parking is a great bonus! We will definitely stay here again on future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to all
Very cute, we have two dogs, the yard was a little weedie but with some help from my husband it worked out very nicely , very quiet and if you love old town this is the place, food, shops easy access to all events, the gals are very helpful, we had no need to contact them everything was explained to us upon arrival .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
Property was as advertised and in a very central location. Had 4 people and its a smaller cottage but still great for us. Owner was very friendly and great at communicating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had such a lovely time during our stay. It was right down the street from Old Town and the train station/ trolley that will take you anywhere you want to visit. We were so thankful that we were able to travel with our fur babes & the fenced backyard was also really nice. Will be staying here again when traveling to the beautiful San Diego! =]
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem right Smack Dab in Old Town SD
Hidden Gem right Smack Dab in the middle of Old Town SD. Right next to a plethora of amazingly good restaurants that are in walking distance. Very seldom did we use our vehicle because of all the great food nearby. SeaWorld, The San Diego Zoo, & Lego Land were the only places we drove too during our stay & they were very close to the property which was nice. Everything else was in walking distance which made it nice to just walk out & have a night out on the town.The owner Joan was very attentive to our needs & offered early check in which was amazing because we were a family of 6 two adults, two children, & two dogs. Big dogs may I add. Traveling from Phoenix so it was nice to be able to unpack as soon as we arrived in San Diego. The property itself was very cute, clean, & up kept. The private back yard for our doggos was a nice touch. Plus private parking! In old town SD! Super unheard of. If you're looking for a nice spot in Old Town SD to lay your head with your family look no further! I'd definitely bring my family back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
We enjoyed our stay. It is quiet at night. Shops and restaurants are just around the corner. We mostly walked everywhere. The train is just about 3 blocks away too. It was a short drive to the beach. You can catch the tourist trolly just a block away. The fridge kept drinks really cold. The private backyard was perfect for our dogs. They have metal mesh, locking doors on the front and back so you can let the cool breeze in. We felt very safe at this location. There are two private parking spots, one for each cottage. The owner even left flowers for me for Mother's Day and a bowl of water, treats, and beds for the dogs.. <3 Keep in mind this is located in Old Town...hence, older houses. Don't expect high-end, modern hotel living. I think this was better, it felt very homey and we were very happy. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

oscarin61

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location.
We typically travel with our dog, this rental was perfect with enclosed back yard/patio and "dog treats" supplied by host. It is walking distance to Old Town and has it's own parking. Definitely would stay again. Thank you Joan
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alisa t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family check in
Chose this rental for my trip to SD to check on family member in the hospital. Brought along the 2 dogs. This was a wonderful property: it’s cute, great location in old town itself and central to other SD areas, & it has parking. Fenced yard for the doggies - there were some weeds in the fenced area which would have been nice to have em cut but we managed fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V., Redlands, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter in Old Town San Diego
Have a wonderful time at these cottages in the middle of Old Town - everything within walking distance. A great family weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for pups
In the heart of Old Town. We didn't have to drive anywhere, so many restaurants and shops, a short Uber to the zoo. The cozy cottage has a small backyard for the dogs, there was a fresh bowl of water waiting when we got there. We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

sally a.

Great location
Great location, cute 1 bedroom. The host was very nice. Surprisingly quiet for it being in old town. The place was dirty and needs a good cleaning and wipe down. It was picked up but not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage in Old Town San Diego
We really enjoyed our stay here. We were in town for a wedding and just needed a small place close to the airport and freeways. This was perfect. It's walking distance to Old Town San Diego. Ate some of the best Mexican food outside of Mexico! This home also has a driveway for parking which is a bonus as street parking is difficult. We met Joan, who is a most gracious host. She is friendly and welcoming. This home doesn't have the most top of the line latest and greatest amenities, but it's clean, quiet, has everything you need including a washer/dryer and it's10 minutes from the airport. Exactly what we needed for a quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Judy G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and worn out
This property is old, very dirty and not taken care of. I rented it for my daughter to stay in over Thanksgiving and had to move her to a hotel because it was too horrible. Owner claims she cleaned it prior to our stay, but it was not clean by any standards. VRBO was not very helpful and didn’t offer to find us another place when we called to report the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2023
Pursuant to your remarks we called in professional pest control and were given a clean bill of health. You got your free night, and I am disappointed that you would leave such an inaccurate review. Of course VRBO would not cooperate with you. We have been with them for many years, and they know our reputation.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Get Away
We really enjoyed this property. It's very quiet even though it's in the middle of Old Town. We were touched by the dog treats, water bowl, toys, and dig bed put out for our pup - very thoughtful. This is a clean and stylish place and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everthing
This is a perfect place to stay in Old Town. We were able to walk to everything. Didn’t use our car once during our stay. Also is dog friendly and our pup enjoyed the bed and treats left out for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John B., Chapala, Jalisco, MX

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value. Comfortable stay. Free parking.
Very easy check-in. Nice front door parking and nice enclosed back area for pet breaks. Good wifi, kitchen appliances. Great water pressure in shower. But....it would be even better if there were heat available. One overnight was a sudden cold snap and it was quite chilly inside. But we survived. All in all it's very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
As always great location great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as Described
Excellent communications with Dove and Joan who are immediately responsive. The property is in Old Town, it is a 10-15 minute Lyft from the airport, so you really do not need a car unless you want to venture more of SAN. All amenities are provided, well stocked and small, private back sitting area. Joan even gifted my twin sister and I a nice Birthday surprise. Only suggestion would be for a workable cork screw. BTW: lots of nearby walkable restaurants and shops. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property amazing host
Super cute Bungalow excellent location lots of amenities and I could not have been happier with my stay the bed was comfortable the place was clean just fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C., Victorville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Love Old Town San Diego, this place was in the perfect location. Just around the corner from everything yet still quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for Marine parents!
We visited San Diego for our son's Marine Corps graduation and this location was perfect. We could walk to restaurants and shops in Old Town and it was a quick drive to the base. Unfortunately, during our stay the air conditioner broke. Joan (the property manager) did everything she could to make our stay comfortable. I definitely will recommend this place to other Marine families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Old Town Experience
Very much enjoyed our experience at this property. The off street parking was great, especially on the weekends, when old town comes to life. Even though you are in the middle of old town, it felt like my family had our own privacy and there was not much noise at all. The caretaker, Joan, was very responsive if there was an issue and did her best to handle it same day if possible. Overall, a very good experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K A.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 August
Property was wonderful. Host was so responsive. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rani S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing dog friendly stay!
Our stay was so pleasant. Joan was nice and communicative. She pit so much thought into how to make our stay as comfortable as possible, she even left us some toys for our dog! The place was super clean and it's right in the heart of Old Town with all the restaurants in a two minutes walking distance. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service great place to stay
Clean close to the attractions had everything we needed Joan the property owner was awesome very friendly.can not wait to come back 👍👍👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vrbo
Wonderful vrbo to stay at, it's always nice when all the positive reviews of a place are indeed accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quiet well located casita in Old Town
Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect night on the town!
This house was amazing ! It was super close to old town and you don’t even need your car you can just walk! If you do need groceries I do recommend shopping before heading to the property. If you don’t mind the drive then I’d say you can go anytime. They also have some restaurant suggestions and let me say that pizza Bella (I believe is the name) was amazing they have many options and the food was delicious! Overall we had a wonderful stay and I’d recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Cute cozy cottage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V., Redlands, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
I booked this stay for my parents, my father was getting surgery and we wanted to ensure they had a place to recover, following. We were going to add another day but the host was so wonderful to make the accommodations necessary so they could be comfortable. My mom noted that this lovely stay was very cute & had everything necessary for a bbq at the home. Would 10/10 recommend. We will be staying here again and visiting old town San Diego with my fiancé! Thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Place is as described. Bigger than we thought I'd be. Quiet at night. Great location for hanging out in Old Town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022