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Irving J. Gill's Historic Cossitt Cottage  

House • San Diego CA United States

    4 Guests   
    2 Bedrooms   
    2.5 Bathrooms   
  Secondary home

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Listed  July 2024
Views  1868

General Overview

AN ICONIC 1910 IRVING J. GILL MODERNIST MASTERPIECE THE SPACE Step into architectural history. Designed by world-famous architect Irving J. Gill, this 1910 home is meticulously preserved and historically designated. It is an honored member of the Iconic Houses worldwide network. The home was so far ahead of its time that you might mistake it for Mid-century Modern. The layout maximizes natural sun, cross-breezes, and total privacy. It is open, filled with light, and offers stunning views of its private garden. We have carefully updated the property to include all modern conveniences while strictly maintaining its historic charm, integrity, and original Gill details. • Ground Floor: Features an amazing, light-filled living room perfect for gathering, complete with a functional gas fireplace. • Upstairs: Features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a dedicated entertainment room. • Outdoor Living: A second-floor deck overlooks the quiet cul-de-sac street. It offers a peaceful space to enjoy San Diego's perfect year-round climate. GUEST ACCESS & AMENITIES • Gourmet Cooking: Enjoy a fully equipped chef's kitchen. We provide elegant place settings for up to 6 guests. • Al Fresco Dining: A premium gas grill is available if you want to host up to two visitors for a small dinner party. • Easy Self-Check-In: Guests access the home via a secure keypad code on the side door. (A keypad was intentionally omitted from the front door to protect its historic character.) • Local Insights: Your host is the founder and president of the Irving J. Gill Foundation. Feel free to ask any questions about the home's unique history. PARKING & IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES • Capacity: Limited to four overnight guests. • Rental Agreement: Guests are required to sign a rental agreement prior to receiving access codes. The PLU rental rate is a technicality and only $1 per stay. This is required for our local city regulations and insurance. • Historic Safety Note: Please use caution on the second-floor deck. The historic guardrails are lower than those found in contemporary American homes. • The Garage: Fits one car. It is a tight space that accommodates most standard vehicles, but large SUVs will not fit. • Street Parking: Free street parking is available directly in front of the home. As with most of midtown San Diego, spots can fill up quickly during standard work hours and at nearby neighborhood events. THE NEIGHBORHOOD Located in the highly desirable, tree-lined neighborhood of Hillcrest/Midtown, this home sits in an architectural haven filled with other classic Gill homes and California Craftsman properties. Hillcrest is exceptionally central, bounded by Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Balboa Park, University Heights, and North Park. A large ridge overlooking the San Diego Bay borders the neighborhood to the west, offering beautiful coastal geography.

The Space

Cossitt Cottage is a 1,400 sf (130 m2) three-bedroom single-family home. It is in the city but on a canyon and a quiet cul-de-sac. There are many shops, including a Whole Foods grocery and cafes, within easy walking distance. The house is only set up for two bedrooms. The third bedroom is set up with a workspace desk and a TV. Inside, there is a nice living room, sun room, dining room, and full kitchen. There are 2.5 bathrooms, including a powder room downstairs. One is a full shared bathroom with a shower and tub upstairs. The other is a full bathroom with a shower only in the en suite main bedroom. Outside, there is a freeway down the canyon in the back, so there is freeway noise in the back yard. It is not too bad, though, as you can still have conversations. Inside the house, you can barely hear the freeway. Because the garden is walled and full of vegetation, you can not see the freeway. There is a back- and side-walled garden, secured by gates, that is very cozy and private. At the front of the house, there is a covered arcade with seating under the arches. On the second floor, there is an open balcony with seating. There is a one-car garage, and there is usually free street parking too.

Guest Access

The house is raised above the street, so there are outside steps to the house. There are also stairs inside the house to the second floor. This is the original stairway, so it is a little steeper and narrower compared to new American homes, but it should be no problem for Europeans who are used to much older buildings.

Notes

CLEANING This house is also listed on popular short-term rental sites and consistently receives 5-star reviews. Guests regularly mention how clean and spotless it is when they arrive. To maintain this standard, we use a professional cleaning team to keep the house in the best condition possible. As we want all of our guests, including PLU guests, to experience the same high standard, a cleaning fee will now be required for non-simultaneous trades.

Features


Fridge
Fridge
WiFi
WiFi
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Oven
Oven
Towels
Towels
Washer
Washer
TV
TV
Heating
Heating
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Microwave
Iron
Iron
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
BBQ
First aid kit
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Balcony
Fireplace
Fireplace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Family
    Romantic
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    City
    Village
    Culture
    Cycling
    Golf

House Rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

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Neighbourhood

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS & WALKABILITY • Groceries: A short, easy walk to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and local gourmet markets. • Dining: Dozens of quality restaurants, cafes, and bars are just blocks away. • Local Culture: Walk to the weekly Farmers Market or the monthly Walk in ART event. • Major Annual Events: Ideal home base for CityFest, Taste of Hillcrest, the Pride Block Party & Parade, and the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. • San Diego Attractions: Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego (home of Comic-Con) are just a few minutes away. Thanks to nearby freeway access, the entire city and region are within easy reach by car.

Getting to my home

If you are driving to San Diego, Cossitt Cottage is very easy to get to. San Diego has a robust freeway system, and Cossitt Cottage is close to its on- and off-ramps. If you are flying to San Diego, Cossitt Cottage is a very short taxi or rental car ride from the airport. just four miles.

Nearest airport

Four miles.

Getting Around

If you plan on staying near the center city of San Diego, a car is recommended but not essential. The public transit is terrible, so plan on ride sharing (Uber/Lyst/taxi) instead. If you plan on traveling a distance from the center, then a car is essential. Here are some examples of distances in miles: Balboa Park: 0.6 San Diego Zoo: 1.3 San Diego Art Musem/Prado: 1.8 Maritime Museum/Star of India: 2.7 Riverwalk Golf Club: 3.2 Petco Park/Padres Baseball: 3.0 Coronado Center: 7 Mission Beach Boardwalk: 9.1

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