Fenced yard with playset, swings, and turf—family‑friendly fun
Inviting pergola patio with fire pit, plush seating, and a grill
Sunny living room with navy sectional, chaise, and modern decor.
Cozy queen room with natural light, beachy décor & storage dresser
Cozy queen bedroom with soft lighting, wood floors, and closet space.
Sunny kitchen with gas range, full appliances, steps from cozy bedroom
Sunny, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, gas range, and full fridge
Sunny dining nook with glass table, vibrant chairs, garden views
Bright modern bath with large glass shower and chic teal tile
Stylish walk-in shower: teal tile, rain head, bench & luxe toiletries.
Shaded hammock nook with hilltop views—your sunny spot to unwind.
CasaViva Garden - Firepit & Playset, Walk to Eats - San Diego
Bright, beachy half bath with vessel sink and natural light
Sunny lounge with navy sofas, AC, and wall‑mounted TV—relax in style.
Cozy balcony dining with twinkling city views at sunset

CasaViva Garden - Firepit & Playset, Walk to Eats - San Diego

6 guests
2 bedrooms
1.5 bathrooms
CondoEntire place
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About this place

🔥 The Backyard (shared with neighboring units — just one flight of stairs down!)
• Kids' playset with swings, slide, and playhouse — perfect for getting the wiggles out in the evening
• Firepit with seating and string lights
• Gas BBQ grill for cookouts
• Borrow our sand toys or rent beach gear — boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, and surfboards
• Hammock under a palm tree for when the kids finally crash
🏠 Your Space
• 2 queen bedrooms with beach-themed decor
• Sleeper sofa in the living room
• Extra rollaway bed available — great as a kid's cot
• Full kitchen with gas stove and everything you need to cook
• Dining room that seats 6
• Smart TV, fast WiFi
• Private balcony overlooking the backyard and playground — watch the kids play from above
• New flooring throughout
🛁 1.5 Bathrooms — No Waiting!
• Full bathroom with stunning teal geometric tile shower, glass door, and rainfall showerhead
• Half bathroom for when you need it (and you will with a full house!)
⚙️ The Details
• Window AC and heating
• Laundry in the basement (QR code payment)
• Free street parking
• 2 flights of stairs to the entrance — not ideal for mobility-challenged guests
📍 You're in the Perfect Spot
• Walk to Hillcrest — brunch, coffee, restaurants
• Walk to North Park — craft beer, tacos, live music
• 5 min drive to the Zoo, Balboa Park, Gaslamp
• 5 min to MCRD — perfect for graduation week families
• 10-15 min to beaches, Mission Bay, SeaWorld
💡 Good to Know
• Backyard is shared with neighboring units (great if your group books multiple CasaViva SD homes!)
• Ground level = closest to the backyard — kids can run back and forth all day while you watch from the balcony
• Pet-friendly — well-behaved furry friends welcome
• Pack 'n plays, high chairs, and baby bath tubs available on request
• Early check-in / late check-out available for a small fee
👋 CasaViva Garden is one of 11 CasaViva SD homes on the same block. We love hosting reunions, weddings, and retreats for groups of all sizes — just ask!

You will have this entire apartment and its balcony to yourself. The backyard is shared with the other two units in the building.

I'm just a e-mail, text message, or call away! I can guide you through the check-in process, as well as answer any questions you have while you’re here. San Diego is my favorite city in the world, and I live for helping guests discover why I love it so much.

My neighborhood, North Park, is one of San Diego’s most historic and funky places to be. It's home to artists, local businesses, a Farmers Market, craft beer, wine bars, sushi spots, handmade ice cream, and your pick of brunch options. Guests love North Park’s neighborhood vibe, even though it’s just 3 miles from downtown and The Gaslamp. Century-old architecture and the ringing of church bells during the day in North Park add to its historic feel. And my house fits right in!

No need to worry about a car. You have your pick of coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques just a few blocks away. Easy public transport is just around the corner, taking you to downtown and all places San Diego. Uber rides are quick and convenient, too, getting you into downtown in less than 5 minutes.

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself including the private balcony. The backyard, laundry room (QR code payment), and outdoor spaces are shared with neighboring units. Free street parking throughout the neighborhood. 2 flights of stairs to reach the entrance — 1 flight down to the backyard.

Sleeping configuration

Room 1

1 queen bed

Room 2

1 queen bed

Living Room

What this place offers

47 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Mini fridge
Private Garden
Patio
Laptop friendly workspace
TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Property Suitability

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Child friendly

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Meet the Host

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Doreen

Host

English,German
Originally from Germany I moved to San Diego 12 years ago after falling in love with the city during a visit and have been very happy to call this wonderful city home for the last 12 years! I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to 60+ countries and work in 10 of them and love exploring new places and make friends from all over the world along the way. Yet San Diego is still my all time favorite place to come home to :-) I'm passionate about actually seeing REAL life and REAL people in each of the countries I visit and not just staying in a generic hotel. So as a AirBnB host and traveler myself, I am always trying to give my guests a great experience here in San Diego and the chance to explore and really get to know my favorite place in the world! Welcome home to your adventure in San Diego!!!!
Response Rate
66%
Response Time
within 48 hours
Member Since
August 2019

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4PM
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Max Guests
6 People
Min Age
18
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Not Allowed
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