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Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home

Family-friendly vacation home in La Mesa with a water park

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Take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home

Every Coast to Cactus home is thoughtfully outfitted with all the essentials you need for a stress-free and comfortable stay. Whether you’re traveling with family, visiting San Diego’s top attractions, or simply looking for a quiet home base, you’ll find everything you need right here.

We provide: high-speed WiFi, Smart TVs with streaming, a well-equipped kitchen, complimentary coffee, premium linens and towels, and all the essential bath amenities. You’ll also find a generous starter supply of household items including toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dishwasher pods, and laundry detergent.



Living Room

Relax in the cozy living area featuring a comfortable sofa and a flat-screen Smart TV with all your favorite streaming apps. Perfect for family movie nights or unwinding after a day exploring San Diego.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Ideal for guests who enjoy cooking, the kitchen includes modern appliances and everything needed for preparing meals at home:
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Stove top
• Coffee maker
• Blender
• Pots, pans, and cookware
• Utensils and dinnerware

Bathrooms

The home features two full bathrooms, each stocked with:
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash
• Fresh, plush towels

Bedrooms

With four spacious bedrooms, the home comfortably sleeps up to 9 guests, making it a perfect choice for families, groups, or extended stays.
• Bedroom 1: King bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Bedroom 4: One Queen, One Twin, and a Crib — ideal for families or kids

All beds feature comfortable, hotel-quality linens to ensure a great night’s sleep.

Family-Friendly Amenities

This home is designed with families in mind and includes a variety of kid-friendly features to make your stay easy and stress-free:
• Bathtub
• High chair
• Changing table
• Crib + Pack ’n Play
• Children’s books & toys
• Kids’ dinnerware
• Room-darkening shades
• Outlet covers
• Cabinet locks
• Fireplace guards

Whether you’re traveling with a newborn, toddler, older kids, or friends, this home makes family travel seamless.

Outdoor Space + Extra Amenities

Enjoy California’s indoor-outdoor living on the private backyard patio, complete with:
• Covered outdoor dining area
• BBQ grill
• Long driveway (2–3 cars) + easy street parking
• Washer & dryer with complimentary detergent
• Access to a second refrigerator in the garage
• Fast, reliable WiFi — perfect for remote work or virtual school

Prime La Mesa Location — Quiet, Walkable, and Close to Everything

Located in the heart of La Mesa, this home offers the perfect balance of peaceful residential living with walkable access to local favorites:
• 3 blocks to Mastiff Kitchen with 30 craft beers on tap
• 5 blocks to Collier Park — great for kids, picnics, and morning walks
• 5 blocks to Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Quick drive to:
• Downtown San Diego
• San Diego Zoo
• Balboa Park
• SeaWorld
• Mission Bay
• Coronado
• La Jolla & Pacific Beach

This central location puts you close to top attractions while giving you a quiet haven to return to at the end of the day.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, working remotely, or simply wanting a comfortable place to unwind near San Diego’s best beaches, parks, and attractions, this home offers space, comfort, and convenience all in one.

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By Booking this home, all guests must agree to the following House Rules and Booking Policies:

1. Rental Agreement & Guest Screening: By moving forward with this reservation, a rental agreement must be signed by the primary guest. You give permission to the property manager to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm the reservation. Verification requires uploading a valid ID, Drivers License, or Passport, along with a self photo of the primary reservation holder. Confirmed reservations are conditional and may be cancelled pending verification results.
2. Check-in is at 4 pm. Check-out time is any time before 11 am. You're welcome to request an early check in or late checkout, subject to availability. We are unable to confirm availability until 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.
3. Parties, events, or excessive noise are not allowed. Please be respectful of our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 9PM-9AM. Violations after our initial warning may result in your removal from the property. We are located in a residential community and, although this is a vacation destination, it's home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and peaceful environment.
4. We do not allow smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises; including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana. Those found in violation will incur a $250 cleaning fee.
5. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises, unless with written permission from your host.
6. Guests take full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises. Guests recognize that they may personally purchase insurance to protect themselves in such events.
7. We understand accidents happen, so if there is any accidental or intentional damage caused to the home, please let us know prior to your departure.
8. This property may have video surveillance in outdoor public spaces to ensure the safety and security of all guests. There are no cameras inside the home. Noise meters may also be present in and around the property to ensure quiet hours are followed. We will only receive a notification of a noise event if the noise decibel threshold is exceeded. Please try to keep the fun at a respectful decibel level during the day, but at night we ask for no loud noises after 9 pm — if this sounds like something that will not work for your group, our property might not be the right one for you.
9. Guests are prohibited from carrying or otherwise possessing a firearm at any time on property grounds, including carrying firearms in an open or concealed manner. This policy applies to all types of firearms.
10. Occupancy is limited to the number of guests you indicate on your reservation. Any additional guests or visitors must be approved by your host.
11. Any items left behind can be sent back for a handling fee of $25 plus the cost to ship and must be prepared before the item will be sent.
12. Have fun, and please respect the home and host!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kush Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Mount Helix Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Grossmont College - 5 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mastiff Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home located?

Set in the center of La Mesa, this family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Diego State University and Parkway Plaza. Cowles Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Spring St Trolley Station is 8 minutes by foot and La Mesa Boulevard Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Echo by Coast to Cactus | Family-Friendly Home Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Great backyard, great for kids

Enjoyed staying in this home. Beautiful backyard. I was pleasantly surprised by how many amenities they had for kids. It made our trip much easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KC B.

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

Delightful Stay!

The house is gorgeous and conveniently located about 20 minutes from everything you could want to do in San Diego! The backyard for perfect and had games and lounge area for us all in between activities. We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

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

Excellent home, family friendly, great location!

Such a wonderful home, plenty of room for our family and my mother in law. Lots of great amenities for traveling with kids. Really clean, well equipped, and the backyard is awesome too! Cannot recommend it enough. Would absolutely stay here again. Host was super communicative and when we had an issue was very responsive! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Happy travelers :)

This property worked out great for our family. We appreciated the child proofing, available crib, pack-n-play and toys. Back yard was perfect for enjoying some outside living with shade and lawn toys. We were able to walk to Dark Horse coffee house and grabbed dinner from Mastiff Restaurant one night. The house is near the highway but you don't hear it!! Our daughter and her family lived only 1/2 mile away, it worked out great. Thank you, we would book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damari S.

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

Great Property

We picked this place to try and be close to my dad. Turns out it was only 8 minutes away! Everything was great and clean and spacious! Finding a spot for 3 kids and 4 adults was tough but this place made is 100% easier.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Amazing property don’t think twice Book it

This was by far our best vacation rental. Property was clean, sleek, & easy to manage with two kids under two and two teenagers. We have 4 kids and me and husband felt so comfortable. It even had me considering downsizing our home with how easy it was to manage but that might be my vacation brain :) I am always weary of germs and I really felt at home with this rental. Area of town was safe and they have a great little coffee shop nearby called Dark Horse with great customer service. We visited it every morning:) Backyard was amazing for kids. I felt comfortable letting them play in backyard while we hung out in living room. The home has all essentials you will need just bring your food. Washer and dryer always appreciated. The property manager/owner communicated very well and had details texted to you at just the right time. Beds were more comfortable than our current mattresses at home… LOL.. we enjoyed it and if we were ever in San Diego we are definitely gonna book there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camise Dianne N.

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

Quick getaway side trip

Everything was good. From service to the house to their amenities. Two thumbs up 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aniya E.

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

Beautiful Stay In La Mesa

My family of seven stayed in this listing for six days during our first visit to the area. The house is bright and well-appointed with a spacious living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large backyard. As someone who appreciates good interior design (and perhaps am a little biased as we had some of the same items) I loved the decor. We were able to do laundry in the garage, and relax outside using the fire pit and the barbecue in the evenings. There were many little touches left by the owners that were much appreciated: items in the cupboards and fridge; toiletries in the bathroom; laundry soap to do your washing; games; and even records to listen to. Our children are older, but there is also a high chair, booster seat, and toys and books for wee ones (we did enjoy reading the picture book about the amazing RBG as a family outside). My only small complaint is that the bathroom in the main bedroom does not have a door which is a little awkward for privacy reasons. I am guessing by the layout it was not originally a bathroom, but I wonder if perhaps a pocket door could be installed. I would also add perhaps some stackable dining room chairs for larger families, as the table only had four (though we ate outside most of the time). It was in a neighbourhood close to major freeways and shops, and located within 30 minutes to most attractions like the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, beaches etc... Contacting the hosts was very easy and quick replies were forthcoming. I would definitely recommend this rental to families looking for a comfortable home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022