A gorgeous oasis, indeed. That was my first thought (after gasping with delight) when walking into Waterhaven. I was in San Diego on business but I really wanted to stay at “home”, because home is what the hosts made it feel like. From the bottle of wine and homemade cookies that greeted me, everything about my stay at Waterhaven was relaxing and welcoming.
The private guesthouse had a super comfortable bed, strong wifi, plenty of closet space, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Outside of the guesthouse is a private patio (“Just for me?” “Why yes!”) overlooking the koi pond and beautiful gardens. The weather was great so the indoor and outdoor space blended harmoniously. Each night I fell asleep to the sound of the waterfall. Pure bliss.
Fun fact, one morning I jogged past Balboa Park and into downtown San Diego. Once there, I was able to rent one of those cool “shared” scooters and I zoomed back to Waterhaven. You just lock the scooter on the sidewalk anywhere in the city and leave it. Nice. Also, Grant has a pet squirrel named Ivy...so, there’s that!
Bruce and Grant are thoughtful, kind, and their hospitality made my stay amazing. They are the best hosts ever. I highly recommend Waterhaven.