Vacation in San Diego
Curated vacation homes and thoughtful services to experience living like a local.
Homes that we love
Explore our collection of homes prepared with style, comfort, and YOU in mind.
PremierBluff Villa
La Jolla
Surf Bungalow
Pacific Beach
Craftsman Retreat
Del Mar
Sand Cottage
Mission Beach
Surf House
Encinitas
PremierIsland Estate
Coronado
The Cardo welcome
You arrive to more than a key code.
Every Cardo home is set up so your vacation starts the moment you walk in — no grocery run for salt and pepper, no hunting for beach chairs. We stock the things that make a San Diego stay effortless.
- Beach chairs, umbrella & sand toys
- Cruiser bikes at select homes
- Local coffee & welcome basket
- Starter kit: coffee, oils, spices
- Hotel-grade linens & towels
- Curated San Diego guidebook
The Cardo Clean Promise
Arrive to a spotless home, every time. If something needs attention, tell us and we'll have it handled within two hours — or your cleaning fee is on us.
Concierge services
Go from trip to all out Vacation with these curated local offerings
Explore like a local
Craft brews, local eatery favorites, and the best ice cream you've ever had! This is our playground. Let us show you around.
Catch a morning set: where to surf around San Diego
From mellow beginner beach breaks to heavy reef, here is where to surf around San Diego by skill level, plus tide, timing and safety tips.
Local tip: Dawn patrol beats the crowds
Eat your way down the coast: San Diego food and drink
Fish tacos in Ocean Beach, pasta and a Saturday market in Little Italy, North Park breweries and Baja-Med flavor: how to eat your way down the coast.
Local tip: Go early — the lines are real
Beyond the big parks: family adventures in San Diego
Balboa Park museums, the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, and the best tide pools in town — a full family day, no theme-park lines.
Local tip: Free museum Tuesdays in Balboa Park
Own a home in San Diego?
Guests love the stay. Owners love the returns.
The same care that makes a guest rebook is what keeps your calendar full and your reviews at five stars. If this is how you'd want your home run — let's talk.
What owners say
Hands down best property management company in San Diego, let alone the United States! I truly could not have done it without them.
A Game-Changer for my San Diego Property. I shifted my property management to Cardo Vacation Rentals five months ago after years with a traditional real estate manager, and the difference is night…
Look no further, this is the property management team you need! I had searched tirelessly for a property management company to market & manage my La Mesa property as a short-term vacation rental…