Is Peaceful Kensington Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Peaceful Kensington Guest House located?

Located in Mid-City, this guesthouse is 3.1 mi (5 km) from San Diego State University and within 6 miles (10 km) of San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. Balboa Park and Viejas Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Peaceful Kensington Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

15 May 2024

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

San Diego Stay

Property was a perfect fit for me. Close to SDSU, quiet and a host was accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

5 Apr 2024

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

Extra great stay

Beautiful and quiet property. Owner went above and beyond to see to my comfort (including drinks and snacks). I will be staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles r.

11 Apr 2019

Wonderful guest house in Kensington

We had a 2 night stay recently and found the guest house to be perfect for us. Our dogs were right at home and Jennifer was a wonderful host. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John W.

1 Aug 2024

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

Excellent Space

Location was perfect for exploring San Diego. Host provided a wonderful assortment of snacks and drinks. We did not make use of the outdoor space, but it looked lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., RESTON, VA USA

20 Sept 2022

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

Kensington cottage

Owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. Perfect place in a perfect location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

22 Sept 2023

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

Wow!

Jennifer has the most well appointed room I have ever stayed in. Food and drinks in the frig, tons of current books on the shelves and soft TP! She was an attentive host, too, making for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meleah S.

14 May 2023

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

Best place ever

I absolutely loved every minute at Jennifer's and wish we had found it sooner (we've spent a lot of time in San Diego) and had more time there this trip. It's a beautiful, quiet, cozy, very clean and comfortable little cottage! I hated to leave. It's really perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

14 Oct 2022

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

Awesome!

I’d like to add my voice to the chorus of positive reviews of this charming little guest house. The garden is magical, especially at night. Will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

3 Feb 2023

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

Kensington

Cozy guest house with nice little garden for my dog and me if it had been warmer weather. Owner is wonderful. Supplied everything I needed including treats for me and my dog. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trenton R., San Diego

17 Apr 2018

Sweet Place in excellent location!! Great Host!

I live in SD and was displaced due to termite tenting for a long weekend. This place is so nicely done, well-decorated, super quiet and comfortable. It is well-stocked with pretty much everything you need to enjoy your time. I will definitely be back to experience a stay-cation in my own city. The location is spot on. Walk through a lovely neighborhood to Kensington Village for dining, shopping, groceries, movie theater, brewery, and lots more.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

3 Jan 2018

Clean and quiet

Great place. Clean and a very quiet area. Easy 20 minute (approx) commute to Navy Pier and airport. We only spoke with the owner once, she is friendly and helpful. She offered us and our friends we were meeting some coolers and blankets for a football game. The home has plenty of towels, dishes, blankets and snacks. We would definitely stay again. Thanks Jennifer for your hospitality!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

7 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

Both the guest house and surrounding grounds/yard were very quiet, comfortable and welcoming. Everything was provided for a 'just like home' experience. Special touches including a welcome basket with an assortment of goodies and various beverages in the fridge were the icing on the cake. The host went above and beyond on every level: - always responsive, helpful and accomodating. I already have my next stay lined up! Kensington is a beautiful/safe neighborhood and the quality of my experience was enhanced by the location. This property is a rare find - enjoy!

Stayed 94 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

13 Mar 2017

Beautiful quiet space in the best neighborhood in San Diego

This is a guesthouse that is basically the most deluxe master bedroom you could ever want. A bed, bathroom, closets, plus a kitchen. Hundreds of DVDs to watch. It is a very very comfortable space. The owner is friendly and generous - she left coffee, cream, fruit and flowers for us. I cannot recommend this booking highly enough. I just left and I already want to go back. I will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

4/10 Poor

Kari S.

18 Apr 2019

Nice, but not private

I will start with saying a different type of guest would have a different experience than we did, but we booked this property because it was advertised as "very private" and the picture supports the advertised privacy. The yard was lovely and would have been enjoyable, but it was not disclosed that it is a shared back yard with little to no privacy. The studio is very cute, but cramped with too much stuff. We did not book this as a vacation but rather needed someplace to stay for a few days so without the option to enjoy the back yard or even keep our door open it felt very confining. There was no space in the studio to eat other than on the bed or in sling type chairs, not ideal for eating when you are half reclined. If the door was open the house dog was free to wander in to the space. The internet was inconsistent, we had to use our own hotspots for working, and we could not get through an entire tv show/movie without it freezing up.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

27 Sept 2023

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

Great Weekend Retreat

We couldn't have had a better stay...Jennifer's cottage is perfect for a weekend in San Diego...clean with everything you might need. And Jennifer is there to help as needed. And her cute dogs were a pleasure to be around. We'll definitely plan to be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

29 Mar 2022

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

Great stay

Well stocked Casita which was very comfortable. Very friendly host who welcomes small dogs.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan P., Winnetka, IL

28 May 2021

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

Kensington Casita

This is such a nice place with a beautiful yard in a charming, quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and other shops. Jennifer is very welcoming and gracious. I appreciated the coffee, fresh fruit and other treats she provided. The two adorable Westies were an added bonus. Relaxing and comfortable best describes my stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

20 Feb 2020

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

Hidden Gem

We have family in the neighborhood, so this cottage was the perfect location. So glad to have discovered this hidden gem.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Staci F., Scottsdale

28 Jul 2019

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

Quaint cozy stay

My mom and I planned a little getaway to SD & wanted to find a safe, central location to stay in where we could easily access freeways to get to most of the attractions.. the guest house was stocked with goodies, towels, coffee, books, etc. Jennifer was available for any questions or concerns that came up.. the king bed was quite comfortable with fluffy pillows, slept like a rock!! The yard is privately owned, fenced & a great place to have morning cup of coffee.. overall we really enjoyed our stay here..thanks much for the recommendations to "good food" in the area! Her pup was super sweet & got along so well with my pup.. thank you for welcoming us into your home! 🏡🌞🏝🐕😎

10/10 Excellent

Alecia E.

13 Mar 2019

quiet, cute, comfortable

good size studio with a comfortable bed, simply decorated, and a newly remodeled bathroom. TONS of books to read, as well as 100's of dvds to watch. snacks & wine waiting for us, along with a note to contact if needed, was appreciated. super easy check in, no issues requiring host contact, there is street or driveway parking, beautiful yard, bbq available, private. walking distance (maybe a mile?) to adams blvd with a lot of restaurants & nice bars. def will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Carolyn J.

24 Dec 2018

Sweet little hideaway

Very comfortable, quiet, and pleasant place.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., San Francisco

20 Sept 2018

Quiet place that has everything you need

Fantastic little neighborhood, very quiet. The gate was a little clunky getting in and out but the owner was working on a fix. You can park in the driveway but I found street parking plentiful. The space had everything I could need or want. It’s a studio apartment but doesn’t have that feeling. There’s a couple of lounge chairs inside, the large bed is quite comfortable, and the bathroom has a great shower. The backyard is super cute and a nice place to hang out. I will definitely come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paula

28 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay in quiet neighborhood

The guest house was perfect for us. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Surprised by snacks, wine, and half and half in the fridge! Friendly dog on premises, and beautiful garden. Owner gracious and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again. Price very reasonable. If you need a pool or work out room, stay in a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

10 May 2018

Great place

This was a wonderful stay. Jeanne had many little perks awaiting us. There are DVDs, books etc to keep anyone happy. The guest house is so clean, updated. Very beautiful area. Great yard to sit in and enjoy. All around wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

7 Feb 2018

Beautiful guest house, fantastic location, and a really comfortable California King bed!

Our two weeks in Jennifer's guest house were great. Jennifer is as wonderful as she can be. Her dog Clyde is laid back and mingled well with our two four-legged friends. Being in the lovely community of Kensington, it was an easy trip to downtown, the beaches, and my son's house in Poway. We were delighted with the whole package. And thanks for putting in the induction hot plate!

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2018

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