With a stay at this apartment in Lemon Grove, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego State University. .This family-friendly apartment is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Petco Park and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from San Diego Zoo.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
San Diego Voice & Viewpoint - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
San Diego State University - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Massachusetts Avenue Station - 7 min walk
Old Town Transit Center - 22 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
Santana's Mexican Food - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Vintage Hideway
The perfect hideway is located in a private space (Guest house). Very cozy and close to alot of beautiful attractions in San Diego. Trolley very close by. Perfect for entertaining, the backyard comes with a barbecue grill and patio furniture. Pets allowed!!!! The perfect hideaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Things to do
Arcade/game room
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Up to 2 pets. If you have more than 2 let me know.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Reviews
The Vintage Hideway Reviews
9.8
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.
10/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
LeeAnn H.
22 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
LeeAnn H.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas M.
31 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Local Stay
This place was clean, cozy, and located close to my destination. Landlord was very responsive.
Thomas M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yessica F.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The peace I was left looking too
Clean ,quiet area , cozy.
Yessica F.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
BRENDA M.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice place ,super clean well organized with everything you need we will go back again soon
BRENDA M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ken J., Cotati, CA
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Spot
We spent a week here with our two kids, ages 8 and 10. Wonderful location, close and easy access to Balboa Park, downtown, Mission Valley, etc. Great spot to use as a home base while exploring areas around San Diego County (Legoland, Safari Park, Julian, etc.) Owners were great, helpful and extra friendly, really great people. Absolutely would stay here again if the opportunity arose!
Ken J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Bonnie Y., Salem, Utah
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good but small
Clean, good friendly manager but rooster in the morning. It was small for 4 people but that was accurate in the description.
Bonnie Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Brittany B.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host!
The host was excellent and communicative! We had plenty of space for our needs, the bathroom was a nice size, and the outdoor seating area was sweet.
I was not expecting the rental unit to be attached to the house, but it was not a problem. I was surprised that there was no air conditioning, but the windows opened and the weather was lovely. The neighborhood and parking were intimidating but it worked. The couch bed was very uncomfortable and I would say bring your own pillows.
Brittany B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb K.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family time!
This cozy property provided exactly what we needed, a comfortable place for us to sleep and a great outdoor space to hang out in. We grilled out every night saving money on eating out. it also gave us time to hang out with our grandchildren. It was an easy trip to the beach and the zoo. It was a perfect fit, and the check-in check-out was super easy. Esmeralda was very attentive to ensure we had everything we needed and followed up to be sure we enjoyed our stay.
Deb K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
This was the perfect place for my wife and I while visiting family in the area.
Scott S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Hildegard A.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property mgr
Good
Hildegard A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas N.
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Host!
I was looking for an area in San Diego to stay and after many hours I almost gave up. Then I found this home and it worked great! Esmeralda was very kind, communicative, and easy to work with. Throughout my stay she made sure I was accommodated and comfortable. If you’re looking for a place in San Diego I’d definitely check this place out!
Thomas N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comic-Con stay
This was a perfect place to stay for our trip to Comic-con. The outdoor area was amazing and the host and the neighbor Harvey were extremely welcoming and friendly. Will definitely stay here again next year
Andrea C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vickie M.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond Expectations
The guest house was unbelievably cozy. The warm vibes were what we're use to. The parents who lived in the main house were extremely kind and accommodating. We felt right at home. I loved the design of the home and I'd go back anytime amd I will. Thank you Ezzie, Blanca and JJ.
Vickie and Penny
Vickie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erica S., Fallon, NV
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little guest house
We really enjoyed our time here. The guest house was clean and had everything our little group needed. Hosts were friendly and helpful and checkin was super easy.
Erica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gabriela V.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a quick getaway
Came to San Diego to play a roller derby bout. This place was perfect for its purpose. Very clean, close to the track, big shower, communicative host.
Gabriela V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Lovely Space
This was a great vacation rental! I would definitely stay here again.
It was clean (spotless!), quiet (I woke to birdsong on the first morning), safe, and comfortable.
There were three adults staying there. I slept on the pull out couch and it was surprisingly comfortable ! I'd sleep there again. The shower was hot and nice. The space was friendly and inviting.
The place is about 25 minutes from the airport. It is about 20 minutes from SDSU (as I drove!). I'm not sure how far it is from Old Town because we made a detour at Nothing Bundt Cake (an excellent detour!). The location is excellent!
I really enjoyed my two nights here.
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kris K.
9 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect
It was very clean nicely furnished everything was perfect