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Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary

★ "This place was an absolute dream escape! So cozy and peaceful, we didn't want to leave" ★

☞ Modern & comfortable single-story home
☞ Large living room
☞ Fully-equipped kitchen
☞ Washer/dryer
☞ Quiet neighborhood setting
☞ Outdoor seating & dining in backyard

The space
★ "The most comfortable bed we've ever slept in! We felt right at home from the moment we arrived" ★

Sleeps 8: 1 extra-large double bed, 2 large double beds, 2 single beds

Other amenities:
→ Wi-Fi and TV
→ Air conditioning
→ Garage & driveway parking

This home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to local parks and trails. Santee is known for its close-knit community, offering weekly movies in local parks during the summer. Whether you're here for a short visit or an extended stay, this Santee escape offers all the comforts of home.

★ "A truly serene retreat. Every detail was thought of, making our stay incredibly relaxing" ★

Attractions:
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✩ Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve (approx. 2 miles, 5 mins)
✩ Mission Trails Regional Park (approx. 5 miles, 10 mins)
✩ Santee Town Center (shopping, dining) (approx. 2 miles, 6 mins)
✩ Fletcher Hills Community Park (approx. 3 miles, 7 mins)
✩ Sportsplex USA Santee (approx. 4 miles, 9 mins)
✩ Lakeside Rodeo Grounds (approx. 8 miles, 15 mins)
✩ Qualcomm Stadium (approx. 12 miles, 20 mins)
✩ San Diego Zoo (approx. 16 miles, 25 mins)
✩ Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown San Diego (approx. 17 miles, 28 mins)
✩ San Diego International Airport (SAN) (approx. 20 miles, 30 mins)

Santee offers a welcoming community feel, with local parks, extensive trails, and outdoor activities like those found in Mission Trails Regional Park. It's a fantastic base for exploring both the natural beauty of the area and enjoying convenient access to wider San Diego attractions.

I want you! Tell me what I can do to be your host.

Guest Access:
Exclusive use of entire residence (except for the RV storage on the side of the house).

Getting Around:
Easy access to freeways 52 and 125. Bus stops nearby for quick access to San Diego Trolley.

Other Things to Note:
No pets allowed here - sorry!

Please note, we provide a starter pack of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. For longer stays, we recommend bringing your own toiletries, as these supplies are not replenished during your stay.

Guests may have packages delivered to the property during their reservation dates. However, we strongly advise coordinating deliveries for when you are on-site to receive them. The host cannot be held responsible for any packages that are lost, stolen, or damaged prior to or during your stay.

San Diego now requires all guests to sign a Good Neighbor Policy document prior to staying. We do enforce their policy so it must be signed in order to receive checkin info, but we will make it super easy for you to initial and sign :) It can all be done online.

Interaction with Guests:
Although we provide self-check in for a completely contactless experience, we are available to help answer any questions prior to and during your stay! For the fastest response - pls message us through the VRBO app.
The owner also lives in the neighborhood and can quickly respond to guest needs.

Property manager

Cardo Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,232 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

No parties, no smoking, no pets. Newly planted landscaping and irrigation, please be mindful. Please enjoy the large patio space! Do not drive ove...

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
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 is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Santee, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlton Oaks Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Viejas Arena - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - 14 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Santee Town Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 21 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • Carlton Oaks Country Club San Diego
  • ‪Cotijas Taco Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary located?

Situated in Santee, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Grossmont College, Carlton Oaks Country Club, and Santee Lakes. Mission Trails Regional Park and Sportsplex USA Santee are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Home away from Home / Gem / Serene / Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Great stay

House was clean, check in and out was seamless. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Family Vacation

We chose this property because of it's proximity to our family member that lived in the area. The four bedrooms worked perfect for two couples and two kids, who sleep better in their own rooms. A variety of mattress firmness' fit our family perfect :-). The home and backyard worked well for corralling two youngsters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Welllllll ….

The beds were comfortable, for our purposes the location was great. The home was not the cleanest, dishwasher never worked and the kitchen was bleak. If you could not cook it with a 7” Teflon skillet and a cookie sheet, you were out of luck. We ended up setting the big garbage can out as it was over full and bringing it back inside the yard for the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Visit our new grandson!

The Santee home was perfect for our family visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property review.

This was the worst property that I stayed in with VRBO. In fact, VRBO should remove the property from it's offering. The property was not ready to receive customers. I had to search the property for the main water valve. There was no running water when we entered the property. There was no electricity in the bathroom receptacles. The GFS system would continuously kick off and I would have to go to the main breaker box to reset the breakers. Removed the shower curtain in the main bathroom due to mold. The carpeting was filthy and NEVER removed my shoes while in the house. This property was unclean and nit up to my stabdards for the price I paid. I would not walk away from this property, I would run!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022