Luxury Private Garden Suite Retreat in Kensington

Get away from the hustle and bustle in a tranquil, spacious, elegant, immaculately clean studio, with private entrance; four-poster, California king-size bed; private three-quarter bath; and refrigerator, microwave, coffee makers, and breakfast snacks. It's just a ten-minute drive to SDSU, USD, the airport, beaches, and downtown and a short walk to public transportation, art, and culture. You’ll love its location in the charming, historic urban village of Kensington, which boasts trendy cafes, gourmet restaurants, a brewery, shops, the retro Ken Cinema, a gallery, and more. The space is perfect for discerning couples, solo adventurers, parents with one small child who can share the king-size bed, and business travelers looking for a calm haven.

We welcome people of all ages, races, religions, nationalities, and sexual orientations into our tranquil garden suite, nestled in delightful Kensington.

Our 400-square-foot studio efficiency suite is has its own private entrance and outdoor sitting area and shares only one wall with the rest of the quiet household. There is ample private parking on our brick driveway courtyard. With its bay of mirrors, you'll have plenty of space in which to stretch or work out, unless you prefer to try out the Pilates, personal trainer, or yoga studios a few blocks away. Coffee makings and breakfast snacks are included, although a full breakfast is not offered. The space is equipped with a microwave, small convection/toaster oven, coffee makers, a kettle, dishes, utensils, and a dining table and chairs, so that you can comfortably eat and warm up food; however, it isn't suitable for preparing full meals. We can accommodate one, small, fully house-trained dog or cat, but there is an additional, one-time, $40 cleaning fee for those traveling with a pet, payable in cash upon departure. For a third guest, such as a child, there is an additional charge of $10 per night, payable in cash upon departure.

BEDROOM
- spacious, 400-square-foot room with cathedral ceilings
- windows on three sides and a bay of mirrors on the fourth, so light-filled
- super clean
- hardwood floor
- a table and four chairs
- cable TV with local channels and Apple TV to link to your computer or to log
into Netflix or other paid services
- shares only one wall with the rest of the quiet house

CLOSET KITCHENETTE
- Keurig machine makes fresh coffee and tea (provided)
- mini-fridge with freezer section
- microwave
- convection/toaster oven
- storage space
- distilled water
- dishes and flatware
- no sink in the kitchenette; the only sink is in the bathroom
- iron and compact ironing board

BATHROOM
- recently remodeled
- Kohler toilet and sink plus shower
- lots of storage space
- clean towels and shampoo/conditioner/soap/lotion provided

PRIVATE GARDEN
- café table and two chairs
- separate entrance

Guest access

You’ll have a private entrance to your suite and, if we're not available to welcome you, we'll let you know how to find the keys in the security key holder outside the unit at any time during your stay.

Interaction with guests

You will have a completely private experience and we will do our best to make sure you will have everything you need. We will be available by phone anytime but will otherwise not bother you. On the other hand, if you're looking for recommendations or are simply feeling chatty, we love meeting people.

Other things to note

>you can stay up to 28 days with us, and we will provide you with fresh towels and bedding, soap, coffee, etc. as often as you request them;

>for your information: the unit is attached to our house but entirely separate; it shares only one wall;

>the unit is mostly soundproof, but you may occasionally hear people walking or talking in the rest of the house (as is usually the case in apartments or houses); please let us know if there's too much noise;

>we ask that you agree to keep any music, the television, and conversation at a level that will not disturb others;

>we also request that you please park all cars in our brick courtyard, so as not to disturb neighbors who might like to keep the spaces in front of their homes available to themselves;

>you'll find the garden suite in immaculate condition when you arrive, and we ask that you please treat it as lovingly as you do your own home;

>we're a green household and therefore encourage you to recycle and to conserve energy and water whenever possible;

>we cannot accommodate minors without a parent;

>parties and smoking are not allowed;

>guns are not permitted anywhere on the premises.

We look forward to hosting you and we thank you for choosing our haven in historic Kensington.