Views, tranquility and beauty. This exquisite Mt. Helix hilltop estate features 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, a private pool/spa, firepit, and multiple viewing decks.The home is fully and beautifully remodeled with expansive ocean, mountain and coastal valley views. Excellent WIFI and plenty of room to spread out, relax and enjoy family time together or apart. Cleaning is available during your stay for an additional fee.
The space
📍 Location:
Our home is perched on a bluff in the quiet neighborhood of Mt. Helix. There is convenient freeway access to easily explore San Diego area attractions or reach local business districts, including La Mesa/Grossmont, College Area, Mira Mesa, Sorrento Valley, La Jolla and Del Mar/Carmel Valley.
La Mesa Village shopping and restaurants (2 mi)
San Diego State University (6 mi)
Snapdragon Stadium (9 mi)
Downtown: Gaslamp District / Petco Park / Rady Shell / San Diego Bay / San Diego Zoo (13-15 mi)
SAN International Airport (15 mi)
Beaches – Coronado (15 mi), Ocean Beach (16 mi), Mission Beach (17 mi), La Jolla (20 mi), Del Mar (22 mi)
Mexico Border (19 mi)
🥾 Local Hiking Trails – Mt. Helix & Nearby
One of the highlights of staying in Mt. Helix is the access to beautiful walking and hiking trails right in the neighborhood. Guests can enjoy:
Mt. Helix Park Trail - Paved paths leading up to the iconic Mt. Helix Cross with panoramic views of San Diego, the coastline, and surrounding mountains. Perfect for sunrise or sunset walks.
Mission Trails Regional Park – Over 60 miles of trails for all levels, including Cowles Mountain, the highest peak in San Diego with incredible city views.
Lake Murray – A flat, family-friendly 5-mile trail around the lake, great for walking, biking, or jogging.
Harry Griffen Park Trails – Easy walking paths, dog-friendly areas, and open green space.
Cowles Mountain Trailhead – Popular trail for a moderately challenging hike with sweeping views of San Diego.
Whether you’re looking for a casual morning walk or a more challenging hike, Mt. Helix puts you close to some of the best outdoor experiences in East San Diego.
🏡 Main Level:
3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, with a single step to enter
Living Room: Open, spacious high ceilings with featured stone fireplace, TV and ample seating, bar, sliding door to deck with expansive views.
Dining/Family Area: Open concept, dining, pool table, TV, expansive valley and mountain views, sliding door to deck and pool.
Kitchen: Open concept, island seating for 4-5; wall oven/microwave, 6-burner gas cooktop, full refrigerator, dishwasher, in-sink disposal.
Master Bedroom/Bath (South/West View): 1 King Bed (two queen beds are pictured in the photos but has recently been updated to one King bed), sitting area, TV, 2 walk-in closets, dual vanity, stand-alone tub, walk-in shower, large sliding door to deck with expansive valley and ocean facing view with evening lights.
Guest Room 1 (Mt. Helix View): King bed ensuite, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, direct access to guest bath with dual vanity, walk-in shower.
Guest Room 1 (Mt. Helix View): King bed ensuite, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, direct access to guest bath with dual vanity, walk-in shower.
Guest Room 2 (West View): 2 sets of bunk beds (with a queen bed on bottom, and full bed on top), 2 desks, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, valley/peek ocean/city lights view, adjacent full bath shares with Guest 1, dual vanity, walk-in shower.
Laundry Room: Washer/Dryer, workstation.
Powder Room
2-car garage: Attached, ample storage.
⬇️ Lower Level:
Private 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchenette, game room, private deck with convenient access to pool. This level is only accessible by an internal staircase or stairs to exterior private entrances.
Guest Room 3 (Lower Level): King bedroom, valley views, separate A/C unit.
Guest Bath: Walk-in shower.
Kitchenette: Range, microwave, oven, full refrigerator, in-sink disposal, additional private entrance with valley views.
Game Room: Private entrance, ceiling fans, views.
Storage
🌴 Exterior:
Private pool: Gorgeous, tranquil “play pool” with shallow ends and deeper center (≤ 6’), Baja sun bench, soothing water features, sunning deck, loungers, dining seating for 6, paver pool decking lined with boulders, Mt. Helix cross and expansive east/south valley/mountain views.
Outdoor gas firepit: Nestled into boulders, overlooking pool, Mt. Helix cross and expansive east/south valley/mountain views.
Pool Bath: Walk-in shower, separate dressing room.
Dining Deck: Additional al fresco/outdoor dining area for up to 10, grill and expansive views over pool, Mt. Helix and valley/mountains.
Off-street parking for up to 4 cars.
💦 Heating Spa/Pool:
Heating the spa is included. The pool is heated by solar however the pool temperature varies based on daylight hours and ambient temperature. The pool can be heated with conventional gas heat up to 88* for $150 per day. Guests cannot adjust the temperature.
🔑 Guest access:
For safety, the entire house and property are accessible to guests, with the exception of utility areas under the home, owner’s closet, hillsides and landscaped areas, and the pool equipment area.
🚫 Before booking:
This is NOT a party house. Our home is perched on a bluff in a quiet residential area where sound easily travels. We limit guest use to families and groups that can adhere to house rules. This property is not suited for parties, large gatherings or loud outdoor music. We kindly ask you to not exceed the maximum guest occupancy and respect our neighbors and community by adhering to designated quiet times (9:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.).
🔒 Home Security
The home is equipped with noise monitors in the backyard, master bedroom balcony, and living room. These devices do not record audio and we are unable to listen in on conversations. Monitors simply notify the guest and host when noise levels exceed normal residential thresholds.
For security purposes, there are also exterior security cameras placed around the outside of the home.
Your privacy is extremely important to us. These systems exist only to ensure guest safety, protect our property, and prevent disturbances that could affect our ability to continue hosting.
🌱 Routine Maintenance
This home is serviced regularly to maintain top condition. Landscaping is performed each Thursday and pool care each Friday. Beyond these staff, no one will show up unannounced.
❓ Need assistance?
Let us know if you have questions, special requests, or have specific interests. We will try to accommodate or provide local recommendations!
Guest access
Guests will enjoy full access to the entire property
Other things to note
This is NOT a party house. Our home is perched on a bluff in a quiet residential area where sound easily travels. We limit guest use to families and groups that can adhere to house rules. This property is not suited for parties, large gatherings or loud outdoor music. We kindly ask you to not exceed the maximum guest occupancy and respect our neighbors and community by adhering to designated quiet times (9:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.). The home’s exterior entrances are monitored by surveillance cameras. Interior and exterior noise monitors are also installed. The Master bedroom balcony is not available for use after 8:00pm.
The home is fully private for your group. Our landscaping team comes every other Thursday, and the pool maintenance team comes Friday mornings. These visits are limited to the exterior of the home and backyard.
By booking this home, guests agree to review and sign our House Rules Agreement within 72 hours of booking. Failure to sign will result in cancellation, and check-in will not be permitted.
