Title: Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3073&destination=San+Diego%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=25134762&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area ## Photo gallery for Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area ![Terrace/patio - Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134800/25134762/e57d4ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134800/25134762/3f4df304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134800/25134762/f17d1cd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134800/25134762/45b618ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25140000/25134800/25134762/ba4f0f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area Charming cottage, nestled deep in the backyard behind the main property in a quiet neighborhood, centrally located in the historical area, and only 10 minutes from the airport and downtown San Diego. Recently re4\. It features a private deck for dining, reading, or simply enjoying the perfect San Diego weather. built and modernized to fit a couple or a family of 4 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### 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 - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83711000/83710978/637d0e7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avalon II by Avantstay Chic & Stylish San Diego Condo w/ Vibrant Interiors Middletown - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=83710978&PinnedHotelID=83710978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110640000/110632600/110632533/e097d5eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hills Hideaway by CoastVH - Luxury Midtown 3br Middletown - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=110632533&PinnedHotelID=110632533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91570000/91563500/91563461/cc965692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Blanca–Ultimate Getaway: Spa, Game Rooms, Firepit, Views Middletown - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=91563461&PinnedHotelID=91563461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119840700/119840685/69a913f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to Airport | Walk to Restaurants Middletown - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=119840685&PinnedHotelID=119840685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121330000/121324000/121323964/edb4a5a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2BDR Condo w/ Large Patio & Views | Avalon Middletown - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=121323964&PinnedHotelID=121323964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119840700/119840696/acf577c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Harbor Views from Deck! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Registration Number 613541, STR-06388L ### Property is also known as Secluded Cottage San Diego Secluded San Diego Secluded In Diego Diego Secluded Cottage in San Diego Cottage Secluded Cottage in San Diego San Diego Secluded Cottage in San Diego Cottage San Diego ## About the area Located near the beach, this cottage is in Middletown, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. [Visit our San Diego travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego.dx3073) [View more Cottages in San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Cottages.d3073-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.744663,-117.176445&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gi%7BfEv_ejU%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FQBS%40Q%40S%40QBQBQBOBSBQBQBODQBSDODODSDODOFQDOFQDOFOFOHOFOFOHMFOHOFKHOHMJOHKHMHMJKHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJIJKLIJKLILIJGLKLGLILGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLENCNELANCNCNCLANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBLBN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHJFLJLFLJJFLJJHJJLHJJHJLJJJHLJJHLJJJLHLHJHNHLHNHJFNHNFLHNFNFNFNFNDNFPFNDPFNDNDRBNDNDRBPDNBPBPBRBNBP%40P%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAPAPAPARCRAPAPCPCNCRCPCPENCPERENCNEPEPGNEPGNGNEPGLGPGNGNINGLINGLILINILILILILKLKJILKJILKJMJIHKLMHKJKHMJKFMJMFMJKFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMDODMFMDODMBODOBMDO%40MBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMAOEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMKKGMIMIKKMIKKKIKMKIKKKKKMKKIMKKIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIMGOIMGOGOIOGQGMEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEOEOCSEQCOCQCQCSCOCQCQAQASASCQ%3FQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yKvyBp-Z0_oT-ZJ7V5TXqcbstLs=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - ![Waterfront Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633877824372/6e208283-055c-45f0-814a-9ee29ab600a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waterfront Park 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Rear view of a ferry boat, San Diego Bay, San Diego, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197363/003d713c-7cf7-41a1-9056-975f9471d22f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Bay 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![SanDiego_HotelCircle_6270979_004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270979/66017d39-9116-4c2e-a910-f8eed7b111b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hotel Circle 5 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Marine Corps Recruit Depot 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - UC San Diego Health 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Old Town Transit Center 8 min drive - Middletown Station 19 min walk - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - bcb Cafe 20 min walk - Aero Club Bar 14 min walk - El Indio 16 min walk - Communion 10 min walk - Starlite 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area? ### What time is check-in at Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area? ### What time is check-out at Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area? ### Where is Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Designer Cottage in the Historical San Diego Area Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna K. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! Super accommodating host and great property. Would definitely love to stay here again. ##### Anna K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sara P. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Quaint The property is beautiful. The house is well equipped with almost everything you need. Lydija is a wonderful host! ##### Sara P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 7 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Host! Great Stay! My wife and I were so glad we picked this property to stay at. The cottage is quaint, cozy, quiet and clean! Great location. Minutes away from MCRD. Lydia is great host. She went above and beyond! Thank you Lydia! ##### Michael B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James D. 1 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 stars all around We have enjoyed every aspect of our stay- a beautiful spot with beautiful hosts... ##### James D. Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jose e. 1 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We loved the place close to everything we wanted to see in San Diego we will definitely stay there again ##### jose e. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime M. 18 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage stay We had a great time. The cottage was in a great location, very peaceful and clean. Lydia and Mitch are fantastic people. ##### Jaime M. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin L. 21 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All around excellent! The space was exactly what we needed for our three day weekend! Cute, craftsman style space with private back patio. The pictures undersell this place. I highly recommend this place to stay and the hosts. They were very helpful and courteous. Thanks again! ##### Justin L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara L. 17 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mission Hills Cottage A charming, quiet, well-equipped cottage in a lovely, walkable neighborhood convenient to Mission Hills, Old Town, Hillcrest, Little Italy, Bankers Hill and downtown. Several bus lines are nearby. Balboa Park is easy to reach. Numerous nearby restaurants and coffee shops. Washer/dryer is a definite plus! Lydia is a gracious, accommodating host who will do whatever she can to make your stay comfortable and memorable. ##### Barbara L. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. 18 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage Quiet and yet in neighborhood close to downtown & Old Town. Ten minutes to the beach. Can walk to great restaurants & bars. Your own private deck & garden. We live in the neighborhood & stayed here while water damage to our house was being fixed, but would be a great place for out of town visitors also. ##### Susan C. Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph B. 23 Apr 2019 #### Very fine secluded private quiet. Great location. Near all major attractions. Good restaurants nearby. Very friendly. Charming and functional. All amenities included. Nice patio space. A bit rustic but cottage comfortable. ##### Joseph B. Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jim B. 31 Mar 2019 #### Very quiet and comfortable. This Guest house is very quiet and comfortable in a good location. ##### Jim B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy P. 9 Mar 2018 #### Lovely! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Lydia's Cottage. The property was extremely clean and had everything I was looking for--great location on a quiet, suburban street, where I felt very safe; great kitchen and bathroom, very updated and stocked with all amenities; the porch in the back is wonderful--a lovely place to relax. Lydia and her family were very welcoming. I will definitely request to stay here again, if it is available on my future trips to San Diego. ##### Kathy P. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### tomasz w. 6 Apr 2017 #### We Love it Everything was Great ##### tomasz w. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017 ---