We have a very large family, and everyone was comfortable at this beautiful home. Location is perfect as it is close to everything San Diego has to offer. Would not hesitate to book again if it’s available. Thanks Scott!

We have a very large family, and everyone was comfortable at this beautiful home. Location is perfect as it is close to everything San Diego has to offer. Would not hesitate to book again if it’s available. Thanks Scott!

Great location and property. Kids thoroughly enjoyed the pool.

Host: Communicating with Scott was incredibly easy. He was quick to respond to text messages and to VRBO messages. He was very clear in his communication and overall he was a terrific host. Property: We absolutely adored this property. It was spacious, each of our three families had room for privacy. The 4 children in our group had lots of space to play. I can echo what others have said: the dishwashers are picky, and since the property is on a septic system, there were some rules about the garbage disposals. That said, we had absolutely no issues and the rules weren't unreasonable. There are only two items to note that are the reason I put the rating at 4 stars. (1) We knew the property was on a hillside, but we were not prepared for the exact volume of stairs. The stairs are also all different heights and widths. We did have two incidents where someone fell when transitioning from the uniform stairs to the different width/height stairs. I wish the posting had been super clear about the volume of stairs and accessibility for people who have greater difficulty walking. (2) The flies. The property rules include a request that in the event the home needs to be cooled down, to prioritize opening up the windows and doors. We did this every morning as requested. Simply stated: there are no screens on any of the windows and we had daily massive battles with flies. I would love it if the home had screens so that we could have fresh air without allowing the outside in.

We loved our stay at Scott’s incredible hillside home in Mt Helix. Our family of 20 meets every other summer and this is the finest yet most comfortable home we’ve ever stayed in. If we ever repeat a location, this would be it! The house is huge and has many outdoor gathering spaces—we found ourselves returning to the veranda off the dining room over and over. There was firewood to use in the outdoor fireplace there and blankets were thoughtfully provided for the evening chill. The views from there are breathtaking! The pool and grounds are beautifully kept and the climate is so lovely we only used the air in the upstairs bedrooms at night. The pool is very large and there was plenty of furniture and umbrellas for shade, One minor frustration was that because of the septic system the garbage disposal is unusable and dishes must be spotless before being put in the dishwasher. We also had trouble discerning in advance how the house was laid out. We were surprised to find that the entrance to the rec room was either through BR7 or from the outdoors. Also BR6 is across a courtyard and off to itself (which was lovely for we grandparents); however it is a short outdoor walk across the courtyard to get into the house to the bathroom. None of these things would keep us from returning, though! We also found the home to be a good value for our huge group especially considering other homes in the San Diego area. Mt Helix is a one amazing property after another!

The beautiful Villa was great. Our second time and both occasions were memorable.

We were 6 couples traveling for our 40th birthdays and this house did not disappoint! Very well equipped with everything you could need. Lots of towels, beach towels, kitchen accessories, spices, paper plates, napkins, cleaning supplies, cribs, pool toys…you name it. We each had our own room and bathroom which was amazing. The pool and hot area were perfect for laying around. Plenty of space for all of us. BBQ worked great and we cooked a lot of our own food. Many many areas for seating and hanging out. So many that we didn’t even get to enjoy them all! Spots for sun, and shade, indoors and outdoors, plus the games room! Everything was clean and in great working order. Check in was super easy and Scott was very quick with responding. I would highly recommend staying here! Perfect for a large group!

Nicely appointed rooms with a well-stocked kitchen that had spacious refrigerators, counters and dishwashers. Gorgeous pool area, lots of patios, and great views from every room. Be aware that the hillside design has multiple levels and a LOT of stairs.

Nicely appointed rooms with a well-stocked kitchen that had spacious refrigerators, counters and dishwashers. Gorgeous pool area, lots of patios, and great views from every room. Be aware that the hillside design has multiple levels and a LOT of stairs.

This home was perfect for our California visit! We traveled with an infant & toddlers and parents & grandparents and there was plenty of space for all of us. It was really nice having all the "extras" for the variety of ages. The check in/out process was very easy and any time we had questions, the owner was very quick in responding. It's a beautiful home and I would highly recommend if traveling to this area!

The house was perfect! It was all that we could ever have expected! Scott was very attentive ! We all loved the pool and hot tub. Weather wasn’t the best but didn’t stop us from having fun!

The house was perfect! It was all that we could ever have expected! Scott was very attentive ! We all loved the pool and hot tub. Weather wasn’t the best but didn’t stop us from having fun!

awesome

House and views were amazing. Beds were comfortable. One of the best parts was all the things other guests would leave behind, such as plastic cups, garbage bags, condiments among other things. Scott was an awesome host as well and very responsive.

Thanks to Southwest, only 9 of the expected 13 family members made it to Mt. Heli,. The house was perfect for a large number of people, with a variety of places to gather or have time alone. The views during sunrise and sunset kept us glued to the place at those hours. Looking over La Mesa with the holiday lights was a never-ending pleasure. Scott was responsive and attentive to all questions and concerns.

Thanks to Southwest, only 9 of the expected 13 family members made it to Mt. Heli,. The house was perfect for a large number of people, with a variety of places to gather or have time alone. The views during sunrise and sunset kept us glued to the place at those hours. Looking over La Mesa with the holiday lights was a never-ending pleasure. Scott was responsive and attentive to all questions and concerns.

The home was lovely - we were a large family and had plenty of bedrooms & places to spread out. The owner was immediately responsive to all inquiries. Location is a bit removed but did not take more than 15-20 minutes to get to a lot of activities.

Beautiful property. Four generations of family stayed here for one week. So much room for everyone. Enjoyed the pool area. Also the lawn for playing croquet and taking family photos against the sunset. Lots of intimate spaces but also a huge living room for when everyone wants to be together. Kitchen was very well stocked. Easy to drive to downtown San Diego. Highly recommend this home.

Beautiful property. Four generations of family stayed here for one week. So much room for everyone. Enjoyed the pool area. Also the lawn for playing croquet and taking family photos against the sunset. Lots of intimate spaces but also a huge living room for when everyone wants to be together. Kitchen was very well stocked. Easy to drive to downtown San Diego. Highly recommend this home.

The home is ideal for large Family Reunion...Our Week of Thanksgiving was Fabulous....14 of us from LA, Maryland & Texas....Greats & Grands... 86 to 3 months! Many steps for GG but with everyones help I managed! Weather was perfect for the Pool & the Favorite Hot Tub! View & Sunsets Beautiful!

The home is ideal for large Family Reunion...Our Week of Thanksgiving was Fabulous....14 of us from LA, Maryland & Texas....Greats & Grands... 86 to 3 months! Many steps for GG but with everyones help I managed! Weather was perfect for the Pool & the Favorite Hot Tub! View & Sunsets Beautiful!

We had 8 of our remote colleagues join us for 5 days at Scott's place. The house certainly matches the description and photos; beautiful property that is in great condition. Probably the cleanest location we have ever rented, not a speck of dust on any surface, and even the grill was immaculate! Several in our party remarked that the beds and pillows were top quality. Scott was easy to work with, and very responsive.

Recommend

Great house. Amazing views. It was fully stocked with all the small things. Highly recommend.

Great house. Amazing views. It was fully stocked with all the small things. Highly recommend.

This is our 22nd year together. We are a group of women who graduated from the same high school in 1970. We chose this place to celebrate our 70th birthdays. It was a rare treat and delight to have chosen such a gorgeous accommodation. It was perfect for our needs in every way. A big thank you to Scott for making our stay so enjoyable.

This was a great house for our group of twelve to gather. The pool was lovely and the many conversation areas of this house added to our enjoyment. I would highly recommend this house to others.

This was a great house for our group of twelve to gather. The pool was lovely and the many conversation areas of this house added to our enjoyment. I would highly recommend this house to others.

This is our 22nd year together. We are a group of women who graduated from the same high school in 1970. We chose this place to celebrate our 70th birthdays. It was a rare treat and delight to have chosen such a gorgeous accommodation. It was perfect for our needs in every way. A big thank you to Scott for making our stay so enjoyable.

Home was absolutely stunning and well stocked. It had everything we needed and more.

We gathered from 5 states for a SWEET time in the San Diego area. The house had plenty of room and was very well-stocked in every area! We slept great in the comfy beds. The house is SOLID and none of us ever heard my brother when he exited early every morning to surf. We spent lots of time at the pool due to the major heat wave! There is 1 flight of tile steps to get up to the master bedroom that my elderly parents used great caution on & we thankfully had no falls. We enjoyed walks around Murray Lake, just 15 min away. Getting to SD was easy, usually just a 20 min drive. It’s very easy to recommend Scott’s lovely home!

We gathered from 5 states for a SWEET time in the San Diego area. The house had plenty of room and was very well-stocked in every area! We slept great in the comfy beds. The house is SOLID and none of us ever heard my brother when he exited early every morning to surf. We spent lots of time at the pool due to the major heat wave! There is 1 flight of tile steps to get up to the master bedroom that my elderly parents used great caution on & we thankfully had no falls. We enjoyed walks around Murray Lake, just 15 min away. Getting to SD was easy, usually just a 20 min drive. It’s very easy to recommend Scott’s lovely home!