Travel Writer's Pad

Entire home in La Mesa, California

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Margaret
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In La Mesa, near parks and dining

A quiet residential neighborhood about a 5-min walk to Sunshine Park, with La Mesa Village a short drive away

Park-like backyard for lounging

A fenced third-of-an-acre yard with citrus trees, a fire pit, a BBQ area, and a patio off the French doors

Maggie goes above and beyond

Many guests return year after year, praising Maggie's warm welcome and thoughtful touches throughout the home
Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Ciao, Ni Hao!
For the past two decades my career as a travel journalist has taken me around the globe. I’ve stayed at thousands of accommodations, where I learned personal touches create a comfortable home away from home. Certain places I visited offered extra special amenities, such as Green tea at a Japanese Ryokan & chardonnay infused bath salts at a Mexican posada. These kinds of touches are in the home. I welcome you, but no parties or events at the house. Thanks!

The space
The house was built in 1946. My family lived in it for 25 years. We added modern day amenities and appliances, but kept the historic integrity of the sweet bungalow. The property has a 1/3-acre park-like, fenced backyard surrounded by citrus, fig, and persimmon trees, whose fruit you’re welcome to enjoy. Adirondack chairs sit nearby for you to relax, sip coffee and watch your children or dog run around the lawn.
A secluded patio extends outside the dining room French doors. Vine covered walls, blooming flower beds, and a Mexican terra-cotta chiminea are the perfect setting for grilling and dinner at the outdoor table.

Guest access
No parties or events at the house. Guests are welcome to access & use the entire home, patio, backyard & garage.

Other things to note
No parties or events permitted at the house. The property is in a quiet neighborhood. The neighbors are friendly.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 338 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

La Mesa, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The home is in a quiet neighborhood. No parties or events are allowed. The location is easily accessible to San Diego highlights — the San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, beaches, Balboa Park museums, Petco Park, Seaworld, and the airport. Yet, it’s away from the hustle and bustle of the city in a quiet, residential neighborhood. Plus, the added benefit of being close to hiking and mountain biking trails.

Our house is a five minute drive to popular La Mesa Village with it’s trendy restaurants and boutique shops. Grocery stores and Starbucks are within walking distance. And, San Diego State University is two miles away, with concert venues and sports stadium.

Meet your host

Superhost
338 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: American University (UG). SDSU (Grad)
I've been a travel journalist for 20 years. Staying in accommodations around the world has taught me the importance of providing a clean, comfortable, well equip, nicely decorated property for my guests. I find great joy in welcoming people from around the globe to stay at the Travel Writer's Pad. Hope to see you soon!

Margaret is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm