Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! located?

This family-friendly San Diego vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College and Balboa Park. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 18 minutes by foot and City College Trolley Station is 19 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Anya L.

Aug 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Accommodation

The property was beautifully presented and exactly as described.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Sep 3, 2024

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Vacation getaway

We loved the property, everything was perfect, nice, comfortable beds, great and quick communication with Mike( property manager). Would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again when back in San Diego!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Oct 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House and Very Clean

We chose to stay at this house instead of a hotel downtown for a conference. Coming home to this place was very relaxing and quiet too.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Jan 1, 2023

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Wonderful stay!!

Such a cute home away from home! Charming, cozy, and great hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robb N.

Mar 4, 2024

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Easy access and comfortable

We stayed a bit over a week while visiting our daughter in college. My wife, dog and I enjoyed the location with easy access to downtown, Balboa Park and Coronado. We’d absolutely recommend Mike’s property to anyone visiting the area!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Jul 15, 2024

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Gold Hill Craftsman

Well kept and remodeled craftsman

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Apr 12, 2023

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First trip to San Diego

We met up with friends for our first trip to San Diego. The house was perfectly located for all our outings. Very cozy but plenty of room for four adults. Definitely would stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista N.

Jun 16, 2023

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San Diego Vacation

This is a beautiful property. Very clean & exactly as advertised! Quiet neighborhood. We highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique C.

Aug 13, 2023

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beautiful house and great location!

this house was perfect for our stay in san diego! we were here for a friends wedding and stayed for a few extra days to explore and the location was perfect. not more than 30 miniutes from anywhere we went. was very clean and felt safe in the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Dec 13, 2023

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Lovely craftsman

Beautiful property in a fun neighborhood with a great coffee shop and several restaurants in walking distance. Very convenient to downtown and the zoo. The bathroom is only accessed via the bedrooms so probably most appropriate for a family or close friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Jan 7, 2024

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Great stay in a great location

The golden hill craftsman was a cozy home base during our family vacation to San Diego. Located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood, it was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. It was nice to have a full kitchen with every appliance you could possibly need. Our 5 year old loved all the kids toys available. Overall we had a great time and would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

Jul 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

We were very happy with our stay at the Golden Hill Craftsman. The house is clean, fully equipped, and looks exactly like the pictures. The location is great with the zoo, beach, and downtown only a short drive away. I had to contact the owner Mike, and he called me back promptly and was very personable and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Jul 31, 2023

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Beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Golden Hill. It is right near downtown San Diego, Coranado Island and the fabulous beaches. The kitchen was so thoughtfully stocked so when cooking you had everything you needed. Thank you hosts for the thoughtful bottle of wine also.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Jul 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Easy entrance, close to everything in downtown, old town and beaches (>20 minutes) and a complimentary bottle of wine left by hosts! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Jun 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great house in central location. 15 minutes to just about anywhere you want to be. Not much in the immediate walking neighborhood so make sure to have a car or Uber plans. House was clean. Kitchen is wonderful. Newly remodeled bathroom was very nice. Communication with Mike was easy and he was super responsive before check in and once we were there and couldn’t find the travel crib. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaila S.

Jul 18, 2023

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Beautiful Bungalow

This craftsman was everything we wanted & more! It was very clean, beautifully decorated, and accommodating to all our needs. The location was close to everything we wanted to see, including the San Diego zoo. Our hosts facilitated easy communication and a stress-free check-in/check-out system. I would highly recommend this house to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Aug 24, 2024

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Great place with good freeway access.

We stayed for a week, enjoyed our stay. Tenant above was a bit noisy and kept taking the best street parking, but wasn’t a big deal. We stayed up late most days. The bottle of wine and snacks were very much appreciated. Would suggest stocking more TP and paper products for longer stays with families. We had to buy our own once we ran out. Area is ok, some homeless close, but that’s everywhere downtown. A bike, beach towels etc would be a nice touch to add. Overall very nice spot, fair price for the area, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Feb 14, 2023

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Pass

Great

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Apr 23, 2024

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Comfortable, clean, safe

Mike was great. Quick to respond to questions. restaurant recommendations in welcome book were spot on! Smoke detector is VERY sensitive and went off when boiling water, so be sure to put fan on when cooking and was startled by permanent upstairs resident that came through locked gate before I had read the welcome book to know she was ok to be there. otherwise, great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig N.

Mar 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden Hill Weekend

This home is gorgeous, clean and super comfortable. Mike has done a great job preserving the craftsman style and it makes you feel like you're at home and not in a vacation rental. We had a little trouble with the door combination, I texted Mike and he was quick to respond and get us into the house. Overall great stay, 5 stars will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena J.

Aug 16, 2023

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A Hidden Gem in Sunny San Diego

We enjoyed a four day stay this past summer at this craftsman home. The home was clean and comfortable for 4 people and we had a nice time resting and unwinding at the home between our various adventures in San Diego. Check in and check out was very easy, and the owner of the home was very helpful and responsive the few times we needed their help. The bathroom was functional, but if you have accessibility limitations, be aware the clawfoot tub/shower requires some maneuvering to enter. Overall the accommodations were very nice and comfy and we are thankful to have found this place for our home base during our vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tijana T.

May 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming San Diego Home Away from Home

I've never stayed at a rental property that's simultaneously so clean and charming and comfortable! My husband and infant son stayed for almost a week and had everything we possibly needed in a gorgeous space. Michael was an amazingly kind property manager, who checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking on the first day of the day. When we had a question, he was prompt and courteous. His guide to the surrounding area didn't let us down. I also can't say enough about Golden Hill and surrounding Balboa Park, and the South and North Park neighborhoods. With a toddler who wanted to run around, proximity to the zoo and green spaces was amazing, and we were never more than 10 minutes away from The Gaslamp or downtown. We will absolutely stay here again when we visit the city.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilyssa K.

Aug 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed...and more!

This property was excellent - exactly as described and in a great neighborhood. One of the best houses we've stayed for our family. Mike was very communicative before and during our stay, which if I had any questions or concerns, is perfect. We had no issues - check in and out was very easy, everything was working, and the house was a great size for the 3 of us. The real winner was the kitchen. We cooked lots of meals since our little one is a wildcard sometimes when we go out. The kitchen was well equipped with pretty much everything we needed. We are frequent visitors to San Diego to see friends and family, but have some how never been to Golden Hill! It is a severely underrated neighborhood. We found great restaurants in walking distance, plus having Balboa close was amazing. There is a list of restaurants in the welcome packet, some of those restaurants are closed now, but that didn't matter. It's a great neighborhood to walk around in and everything is a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zenkosi Z.

Feb 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Got the peace I hoped for.....

Told Mike he was a gem....and indeed he is. Great communication.I stayed for a week, and I enjoyed the clean craftsman immensely. It is as advertised. The bed was comfortable. Even tho there was not much space, Mike was able to add slim end tables with chargers beside both beds. Very useful! Found my favorite sunny spot in the back. Sun (well warm sun) is why I leave Seattle for San Diego county in the winter time and so was happy to find such a warm spot!!The kitchen is full of all kinds of necesary cooking gadgets. The stove is great and does indeed have a fussy detector if you forget to turn on fan when cooking..... as a review previously mentioned.Better a fussy detector than no working smoke detector, right? Did not have a car but was able to walk (and took transit once) to everywhere I needed to get to without much Ubering!! Restaurants, coffee places, and a grocery store were close. While walking around looking for a book store....I was not aware I had walked long enough to reach South Park where I DID find one called The Book Catapult. A neat book store. It also was surrounded by many restaurants! The check in and out were pretty easy. Conclusion: The Craftsman is a lovely place to stay in.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma S.

Aug 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic and Modern

We loved this property! The craftsman style was so well preserved - the place felt historic and modern at the same time. It was SUPER clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed and more. Although there is a tenant who lives upstairs, it was quiet and felt completely private.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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