A 1960s house rebuilt from the studs, on a third of an acre of cactus garden that glows after dark.
In September 2026 we took this midcentury house down to the studs and rebuilt it: new siding, new systems, new floors, a new kitchen and new baths. We kept what made it midcentury in the first place: vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, the breeze-block entry courtyard, the black brick fireplace and walls of glass onto the garden.
The kitchen is built around a quartz island with waterfall edges, sage-and-walnut cabinets and all-new Whirlpool and Bosch appliances. There are two living areas, so the group can spread out: a media lounge with a 75" smart TV, and a sitting area by the original fireplace with a 55" Samsung Frame TV. Complimentary YouTube TV is on every TV, and smart lighting and speakers run through the house.
— Cory & Dylan, your hosts
On a raised deck in the garden, with string lights and its own Bluetooth speakers.
A wood-lined barrel sauna steps from the hot tub. Grey towels for the outdoors are stocked.
A long table under cover, a pass-through bar window from the outdoor lounge, and a fan overhead.
A media lounge with a 75" TV and a second lounge with a Samsung Frame TV and the original fireplace.
Island seating, a built-in breakfast nook, a coffee station and a starter pantry of oil, salt, pepper and coffee.
Self check-in with a keypad, a garage with an EV charger, and easy street parking.
Four bedrooms plus a sofa bed, with medium-firm hybrid mattresses and crisp white bedding throughout. A 55" smart TV in the primary and 42" smart TVs in the other three bedrooms.
Private en-suite with a walk-in shower, garden views, a ceiling fan and a 55" TV.
Lamps with built-in USB ports and a ceiling fan with remote.
Brass wall lights, a ceiling fan, and a desk with a garden view for remote work.
Two full beds over a twin trundle. Sleeps 5, and it's the kids' favorite.
A pull-out sofa bed that sleeps 2.
The cactus and succulent garden was created by the home's original owner, Jim Stalsonburg, Balboa Park's 1960s landscape architect. Curved stone paths wind through a fully fenced third of an acre of barrel cactus, agave and old trees, and after sunset color-changing lights thread through all of it.
On a raised deck up a lit stair, with outdoor speakers.
Its own bar, a 12-person table, mini fridge and a gas BBQ grill.
Sectional seating and umbrella dining off the sliding doors.
Adirondack chairs and cornhole on the lawn.
“The place was spacious, clean, and comfortable for our group. Cory was responsive and accommodating with our requests, which made the entire stay smooth.”
Fell for the swivel counter stools, the fluted headboards or the checked wool rugs? Nearly everything in the house is shoppable, room by room, in our Minoan showroom: furniture, lighting, bedding, rugs and bath fixtures.
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A quiet street in Clairemont / Kearny Mesa, the middle of San Diego. Balboa Park, Old Town, Mission Bay and SeaWorld are a short drive, and the Convoy food district is five minutes away. The exact address is shared after you book.
San Diego's Asian food hub: restaurants, boba and markets
Open 5 AM–11 PM daily, with a pharmacy
Museums, gardens and the zoo
Calm water, bike paths and playgrounds
Boardwalk, surf and sunsets
Sea lions, tide pools and snorkeling
Drive times are approximate.
Self check-in with a keypad. Ask about early arrival or a later checkout; if the calendar allows, we're happy to help.
Only registered guests overnight. Planning daytime visitors? Ask first.
Sound carries in the backyard, especially by the hot tub. Neighbors are close.
A great base for a wedding weekend or family gathering. On-site parties or receptions need written approval before booking.
Anywhere on the property, indoors or out.
A video doorbell at the front door and two side-yard cameras on the gates. No cameras inside, and none view the backyard, hot tub or sauna.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and a first-aid kit.
Adults supervise children at all times. No glass outside.
Yes. The bunk room sleeps 5 and is the kids' favorite. There's a crib, pack 'n play, high chair, baby bath, baby monitor and kids' dinnerware, the house is all one level, and the backyard is fully fenced with lawn and cornhole. Keep an eye on little hands near the cactus spines, and an adult needs to be with children at the hot tub and sauna.
There's ample street parking, plus the garage with an EV charger. The garage key is waiting inside when you arrive.
The house works well for everything from a family dinner to a wedding welcome party or reunion weekend. Any on-site party or reception needs our written approval before you book, so text us first with your plans and headcount.
There's a dedicated workspace with a garden view in Bedroom 3, and Wifi throughout. The breakfast nook and the covered outdoor room make good second offices.
Ask us before you book and we'll let you know.
Self check-in from 4 PM. Your door code arrives by message the day before you arrive, along with the house guide covering Wi-Fi, the sauna, garden lights and everything else.
A washer and dryer are in the garage, with detergent and dryer sheets provided.
We're Cory and Dylan. We rebuilt this house to be the place we'd want to stay. Ask about dates, groups, longer stays or anything else before you book.
