Romantic Private Canyon Retreat | Apartment in San Diego

9.8 (69 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Mission Hills Apartment | Romantic Private Canyon Retreat

1 Bedroom Apartment in Mission Hills, San Diego

A unique private canyon retreat located in one of San Diego's most coveted historic neighborhoods of Mission Hills. Enjoy this peaceful studio, it's amazing outdoor space and stunning views over Mission Valley and beyond.
This studio is part of a historic home noted for its Spanish Renaissance architecture and designed by world famous architect William Templeton Johnson in 1922. Many of his other works can be found in San Diego, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado and Balboa Park. Widely regarded as one of San Diego's finest neighborhoods, Mission Hills features elegant homes along tree-lined streets, a thriving business district, and above all, a strong sense of community. Adjacent to the vibrant neighborhood of Hillcrest and perched above Old Town and Mission Valley, Mission Hills is located just a few miles northwest of downtown. With its lush landscaping and winding canyons, driving into Mission Hills is like entering an oasis. However, its central location and easy transportation access means you are just minutes from all that San Diego has to offer.
Mission Hills has come to be synonymous with some of San Diego's finest examples of historic architecture. Its first home, Villa Orizaba, was built in 1887 and subsequent subdivisions such as Avalon and Inspiration Heights were developed in the early 20th century. Now collectively known as Mission Hills, these homes were built in a variety of styles including Craftsman Bungalows, Prairie Homes, and Spanish and Mission Revival, just to name a few. Some of San Diego's finest architects worked in the area, such as William E. Hebbard and Richard Requa. The architectural diversity of the neighborhood is one of its finest features today.
This enchanting studio is accessed down a short flight of stairs to a lower part of the lush canyon which provides tranquility and privacy.

Romantic Private Canyon Retreat is located in Mission Hills. Romantic Private Canyon Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Parking, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Apartment features Laundry, Parking, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Romantic Private Canyon Retreat has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mission Hills has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Mission Hills, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind anywhere on the property.
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Books
  • TV
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near the bay
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children. note from host: no children
Event Policy
No events allowed;no, maximum # of guests is 2 at all times.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking of any kind anywhere on the property.

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: no, maximum # of guests is 2 at all times. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 620324, str-03437l special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: 620324, STR-03437L

Reviews

Jessica O.
Jul 21, 2025 09:32:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This guest house felt like a little slice of paradise—almost like being transported to Italy! It was beautifully designed, peaceful, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts were kind, responsive, and incredibly accommodating. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would love to stay here again the next time I’m in San Diego.
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