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Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.

Family-friendly vacation home in La Mesa with a hot tub

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Escape to the foothills of Grossmont /Mt Helix area of La Mesa, CA at Casa Charles, a plush private home nestled in nature. Enjoy al fresco dining on the outdoor patio with a gas BBQ grill and woodfire pizza oven or unwind by the pool and hot tub. This kid- and pet-friendly haven offers high-speed WiFi, a fully stocked chef kitchen, complimentary coffee, bath essentials as well as freshly laundered linens and towels.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.

About our home:
Relax and enjoy this plush private home in the foothills of Grossmont /Mt Helix area of La Mesa, CA. Enjoy the private pool (with a safety cover) and hot tub, Bocce court, fruit trees and a stylish design with nature all around are just the a few amenities that await you. Dine al fresco in the beautiful outdoor patio that includes a gas BBQ grill and a woodfire pizza oven, or you can roast marshmallows around the backyard fireplace, or just chill in this beautifully lush landscaped retreat.
We provide: High speed Wifi, a fully stocked chef kitchen, complimentary coffee, bath essentials, and freshly laundered linens and towels and free use of the laundry room. Casa Charles, Kid and pet friendly, 15 minutes to all SD
Welcome to Casa Charles in the foothills of Mt. Helix, La Mesa Ca. Our home has EVERYTHING you need to enjoy a large family get-together in the beautiful La Mesa sunshine! Sparkling pool, relaxing spa, Wood-fire oven, outdoor fireplace, yard games, Bocce Court, patio with a BBQ grill and much more. This 1955 sq ft 4 Bedroom, plus a den with arcade games and 3 baths can accommodate 12 guests and comes with a fully stocked kitchen for any chef's needs! This home is great for one big family or a couple families that are looking to enjoy the great San Diego weather!
It’s also a great place to remotely work, we have 500 MB internet and whole house Wi-Fi extensions!
The Space:
We are just a few miles away from everything you want or need in San Diego:
*Mount Helix is a 2-mile walk (or drive) away and offers scenic views!
*Lake Murray Community Park ~ 4.7 miles away
*Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are 13 miles away.
*Beautiful Coronado Island is 15 miles away (~20 min drive), great for a family day at the beach!
*Drive 20-25 min and you will find the best beaches in CA: Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Ocean Beach.
* Only a hour drive to the beautiful mountain town of Julian
*La Jolla Cove/Shores/Caves a short 25 min drive away
*Mission Bay and Sea World are ~20 min away (16mi)
*Gaslamp/Little Italy/Downtown SD only 15 min drive away!

Bedrooms description:
- Bedroom #1: 1 King bed
- Bedroom #2: 1 Queen bed
- Bedroom #3: 1 Queen bed
-Den: 1 Queen pull out sofa
-Lower Room: 2 Queen bed

If you’re into cooking there is a beautiful kitchen with bar seating, ample pantry, stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped with pots and pans, dishes, glassware, and everything you may need. Huge living room has a natural gas fireplace with 65-inch TV, wet bar area and plenty of seating.
The best part though is the outside space! San Diego is all about the outdoor living with the 24/7 amazing weather! The pool, the bocce court and the entire yard is set up for relaxation and fun. Patio dining area, a BBQ and fridge for enjoying delicious meals while swimming! The fireplace for roasting marshmallows or relaxing after a long day of exploring the city! We’ve also outdoor lawn games like corn hole, rings, bocce balls and everything needed for a good time!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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

About the neighborhood

Map
La Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Canine Corners Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mount Helix Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 15 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Grossmont Transit Center - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa De Pico - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. located?

This family-friendly La Mesa vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Mount Helix Park. San Diego State University and Parkway Plaza are also within 6 mi (10 km). Grossmont Transit Center is 23 minutes by foot and Amaya Trolley Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Casa Charles a private Villa in the foothills of Mt Helix in La Mesa, CA. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!! Everything was clean and just as listed, the house was very roomy and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Amazing Vacation home in La Mesa

As the designated vacation home chooser of our family vacation this year, I was happily pleased that all of the family members also LOVED this house, backyard, amenities & location! Highly recommend! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Incredible house

We stayed here with my in laws. The place is amazing. Pool is heated and saltwater. The backyard is like a little resort and we spent so much time outside. The hosts were excellent and very fast at responding when the pool cover stopped working. The house feels much bigger than the listed square footage. The hosts have thought have everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla V.

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

Family wedding

Great location for what we needed. Good communication with host. LOVED the amenities! Will refer this property to other travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

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

Great family vacation stay

The host thought of everything, pleasant communication, very helpful and accessible. We had plenty of entertainment for everyone in family. house was clean and we had a gathering outside for Thanks giving, which everyone enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Well kept house.

We had a pleasant stay at the Casa Charles and really enjoyed the hot tub but never ended up using the pool. The internet was solid as advertised. The house isn’t perfect and one of the bedrooms is in a converted garage (where I slept) but it’s well kept and you can tell the owners care. The house is very close to the freeway which is convenient but also creates some noise pollution, but not enough that we were bothered by it much. The drive between the house to mission beach was about 20 minutes, but we were never driving in traffic. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My group of 10, 6 adults and 2 kids and 2 babies, had a lovely family reunion here for three nights. The home was just as it was advertised: clean, well stocked for families, and lots of spaces with fun amenities. We really appreciated the kitchen that was well stocked with items for cooking all sorts of cuisines. We cooked 10 meals for a large group during our time here so we got a good sense of what was provided. The rooms were comfortable and well stocked with towels, blankets, pillows and other thoughtful touches that truly made it feel like you were staying with family. We greatly appreciated their baby storage closet with two copies (or more) of baby essentials - like portable cribs and high chairs. The check in and check out were super easy and the host was extremely prompt with responses. We have already talked as a family about coming back to this rental because of how great of a time we had. I think the only areas I could see being improved would be: adding portable baby gates to their supply closet to help block of the stairs to the media room, adding ziploc bags and other food storage containers for leftover storage, and maybe adding a running water feature to the backyard (little waterfall type thing) to help block the noise from the freeway that is near by. I know these are super random and truly did not demote our experience, but thought I would mention them for the hosts to get some kind of item to potentially improve on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025