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4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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“a backyard gem” 5 Mar 2009 - Lanya
“Our Favorite Place” 29 May 2008 - DEtraveler
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The Cottage
3829 Albatross St
San Diego, CA 92103
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“a backyard gem”
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5 of 5 stars
Lanya
Oakland, CA
5 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Couples

What a lovely little environmentally-friendly cottage in a beautiful neighborhood, staffed by outstanding hosts. We stayed for several nights, each evening walking down the hidden path to the backyard oasis, where the little cottage greeted us with warmth and coziness. Carol was the perfect innkeeper, friendly and helpful but respectful of privacy. Lovely furnishings, including an antique organ and velvet... more

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DEtraveler
Newark, DE
29 May 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The Cottage is wonderful. It's a real Craftsman Cottage with its own little garden, filled with period furniture. Carol is thoughtful about little details (bottled water in the fridge, fresh flowers in the rooms, travel books and restuarant guides in the living room). She also knows a lot about San Diego history and can give tips about sights that are... more

“A wonderful haven in San Diego”
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5 of 5 stars
nhtourist
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22 Dec 2005
18/18 found this review helpful

I was lucky to find The Cottage and am astonished no-one has ever reviewed this B&B on Trip Advisor. Carol is kindness personified and couldn't do enough to help me have an enjoyable stay in San Diego. Hillcrest is a safe neighbourhood with wonderful and varied dining options, interesting shops to browse and a 30 minute walk to Balboa Park... more

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