Poway is often called the “city in the country”, and is beautifully surrounded by wide-open green spaces with scenic trails and many parks. If you want to see some breathtaking scenery, trek to Potato Chip Rock on the top of Woodson Mountain or hike along the trail to Iron Mountain. There are also a few iconic landmarks that hold historic significance for the city, such as Old Poway Park and PowPAC, which is Poway’s community theatre company. Moreover, the city’s proximity to San Diego attracts tourists. It becomes essential to book an accommodation here that makes for a comfortable base after a long day of sightseeing. Check out the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Poway, California, below, for great stays.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Charming guest suite with a furnished patio (from USD 95)
Set on the hills of Poway, this charming one-bedroom guest suite is only 10 minutes away from Lake Poway, and 25 minutes away from the downtown area and several beaches. It is also only a short walk from numerous trails.
You have access to the furnished patio when you stay here. Moreover, the host provides a coffee cart and a welcome basket. This rental features a bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a floor mattress.
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comfortable with lots of little thoughtful touchesCleanliness:
it was very clean and put togethervery clean and nice place and kirsten is very nice to communicating withHost:
great host we enjoyed our staythe hosts were nice respectful and responsivethank you so much for hosting usvery beautiful house and hospitable landlord while respecting the privacy of guests to the utmostwe loved our stay here kirsten and greg were so friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a super cute place to stayvery quiet and safe neighborhoodi recommend choosing kirsten's place for your stay in san diegomy husband and i choose this lovely place for its convenience to our sons house
2. Three-bedroom villa with an outdoor kitchen (from USD 281)
This three-bedroom villa offers about 186 sqm (2,000 sq. ft.) of living space on a 2,787 sqm (30,000 sq. ft.) lot. An ideal vacation home, it features a fire pit, gazebo, heated saltwater swimming pool with a hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen. The outdoor area is surrounded by well-maintained landscapes and lush trees, giving you the relaxing break you need.
Sleeping up to eight guests, this property has a master bedroom with a king-sized bed. The other two bedrooms have one queen-sized bed each.
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the beds were comfy and the kitchen gorgeousthe pictures are accurate spacious backyard with a beautiful poolthere’s a large beautiful pool spa grill etccomfortable family room where kids could play with toys and extra large tv for movies was nicethe giant tv was perfect for movie nights with fantastic couches that we melted intoCleanliness:
the interior is very clean and cozyother then that home was cleanthe place was clean and it is in a great locationthis is a fantastic place clean and perfect for a short or long rnr breakconvenient location clean lots of items available if you plan on cookingHost:
thank you for being wonderful hoststhe host was very easy to work with and always responded to our requests and questions quicklygreat host great stay very happyaref is a lovely very available host who is helpful and responsive to any questions or needsfirst aref is a fantastic host and is easy to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
location is great in walking distance to cute shops and kids train stationit is easy walking distance to old poway and good proximity to restaurants and grocery storesthird the location with poway is greatwe found the location to be very quiet and restfulfun neighborhood as well easy walk to parks and a few restaurants
3. Two-bedroom guesthouse with free parking (from USD 110)
This 2-bedroom guesthouse guarantees a cozy country retreat near San Diego and is only roughly 20 minutes away from several beaches and hiking trails. Making you feel at home in Poway, it features a living room, fully functional kitchen, and laundry area.
The property is perfect for small families and groups, being able to accommodate up to three people. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen-sized bed, while the other bedroom has a double bed. Moreover, complimentary on-site parking is available for guests.
4. One-bedroom guesthouse with a fenced yard (from USD 139)
This one-bedroom guesthouse is the ideal home away from home for small families and groups visiting the city as it can easily accommodate up to three people. With 51 sqm (550 sq. ft.) of living space, the rental features a living room with a great entertainment system and a well-equipped kitchenette.
Meanwhile, the outdoor area has a 0.4-ha (1-ac) fenced yard, a grilling station, seating area, and a swimming pool with a safety fence for kids. The property welcomes pets for a minimal extra fee.
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photos do not do this cassita justice it is very well appointed and very comfortableCleanliness:
everything was clean and ready for us to relaxthe neighborhood is safe the suite was kept very clean and stocked with many amenitiesHost:
jeff and andrea were super hostsour hosts were very friendly and accommodatingjeff is a very responsive and friendly hostgreat hosts - they thought of everything you would needgreat hosts great stay one of the best airbnb we’ve stayed inRead more reviewsLocation:
it is a great location to explore the walking trails that are nearbyunbelievably gorgeous setting convenient poway location great hosts and exactly as picturedbeautiful location and surroundings super clean great hosts
5. Lovely home with a wood-burning fireplace (from USD 314)
Suitable for family holiday vacations, this lovely 4-bedroom home sleeps up to 10 people. It has all the comforts of a modern home, including a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen with a coffee bar.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king-sized bed, a sofa bed, a toddler bed, and a cot. Meanwhile, two bedrooms have one queen-sized bed each, and another has an airbed. The rental also features a patio with barbecue facilities.
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fantastic space in poway country close to mountains and hiking trails (iron mojntain lake poway potato chip)my only complaint is the beds could if been more comfortableeach room had its own sound machine which was helpful when others woke earlier in the dayCleanliness:
great place clean spacious and nice touchesthe beds were comfortable and everything was cleanso much space and cleanthe home was very clean we would recommend this airbnb to anyone visiting in the san diego areaRead more reviewsHost:
nice hosts and great bathroomgreat home and hosts in the poway areathe hosts were very responsive and ensured everything was taken care ofthe hosts were very friendly and helpful when needed
6. Contemporary home with a swimming pool (from USD 757)
Perfect for large families and groups vacationing in Poway, this contemporary 7-bedroom home accommodates a maximum of 16 people. It boasts a strategic location that’s only about 30 minutes away from LEGOLAND California Resort and San Diego Zoo.
Ensuring you a leisurely stay, this rental features a swimming pool. The master bedroom is equipped with a king-sized bed while the other six bedrooms have one queen-sized bed each. Meanwhile, the living room has one sofa bed with a sectional sofa.
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beautiful yard and poolthe beds are comfortable - with new mattress toppers and the best part about it was the backyardHost:
becky is a gracious hostbecky was very helpful and was very prompt on all our questionscommunication with the home owner was quick easy and super friendlyher neighbors are awesome and friendly and would throw the basketballs back over the fencesuper communicative host and a great house and a great locationRead more reviewsLocation:
great place loved the location and the size of the house for our familygreat place for a large family gathering
7. One-bedroom guesthouse with a front patio (from USD 154)
This one-bedroom guesthouse boasts a tranquil hillside setting in the city, which provides expansive views of the canyon. It is easily accessible despite its secluded location and is only a few minutes away from Lake Poway and Potato Chip Rock. When you stay here, you have access to the front patio and parking spaces in front of the attached garage.
The property accommodates a maximum of four people, featuring a bedroom with a king-sized bed and a queen-sized bed.
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place is indeed private full kitchen and two tv heating and air quickly makes for a comfortable environmentwifi speed was good enough to handle 2 laptops for workthe spacious bedroom with a king size bed having a temperpedic mattress was outstandingwe had some issues with the wifi during our stay but other than that greataysa’s place was so wonderful a very comfortable place with an amazing viewCleanliness:
very clean and excellent kitchenextremely clean and very privategreat clean place comfortable bedvery cozy private calm clean and peaceful placecomfy bed modern kitchen and bath super clean and plenty of spaceHost:
asya was a very helpful host and made everything easyasya is a great responsive hostasya and her co-host were helpful and accommodated our requestsasya was a great host everything was excellentour host was wonderful easy instructions to access the home and quick to respondRead more reviewsLocation:
(: the location was perfecteasy parking and close trip to the marketthis place is close to the beach for swimming and mountains for hiking very nicegreat place to stay at
8. Two-bedroom home with towering palm trees (from USD 190)
This two-bedroom home is strategically positioned within a 0.2-ha (0.5-ac) property in the city, only a short drive from La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Guaranteeing you a relaxing stay, it offers a backyard with a fountain and tall palm trees. You can easily cook your own food in the well-equipped kitchen.
The property has one queen-sized bed and one single bed in each bedroom, accommodating up to six guests. If you are bringing a car, you may park on the street in front.
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the space was clean and comfortablethe place was very clean and the beds were very niceit was really nice and cleanit was well equipped and cleanthe house was extremely clean and fully stocked with everything that you needHost:
the hosts were responsiveand the hosts are best i've ever seenwhat an incredible space with very responsive hostsalso ian is very communicative and ready to help whenever you needian and his wife were extremely kind friendly and made checking in/out a breezeRead more reviewsLocation:
the place was perfect for our needs location was greatthe location was great and thanks for the local tipsit was a great stay at ian's very good location and very modern placethe neighborhood was quiet and peacefulgreat place 30 minutes from the beach nice neighborhood
9. Cozy townhouse with a backyard (from USD 121)
An ideal home away from home for those exploring Poway and San Diego, this cozy four-bedroom townhouse is only 32.2 km (20 mi) away from La Jolla and LEGOLAND California Resort. It features a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and two full bathrooms and a half bathroom. A gas grill is provided for cookouts. Furthermore, this rental has a backyard and patio, which is accessible until 10 pm.
Two bedrooms are furnished with one king-sized bed each, while the other two have one queen-sized bed each.
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this spacious townhome has beautiful views and modern touches including a cook's dream kitchenthe bathrooms were stocked with shampoo's in both & hand soapthe descriptions provided are very accurate and the place is very comfortablebeds were comfortable and largeCleanliness:
it was very clean upon arrivaleverything was covid clean and irina was very helpfulnice modern and cleanyou can look forward to the cleanliness and comfortable spacehouse was clean great locationHost:
irina was a great hostirina was great hosthost was excellent in respondinghost has great response time and very accommodatinghost was very pleasant and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was greatgreat place to stay excellent locationlocation location location this house was great close to everything view is amazinggreat location to stay at if planning a visit to both zoostop notch and the best location is great to all of san diego and surrounding areas
10. Modern guesthouse with a huge yard
Perfect for romantic getaways in Poway, this modern one-bedroom guesthouse sleeps a maximum of two guests. It has 28 sqm (300 sq. ft.) of living space with a well-equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom. The kitchenette has a coffee maker, single hot plate, toaster, complimentary supply of coffee and tea, and foldable tray tables.
Moreover, the rental features a huge yard. The host can provide a crib upon request if you are staying with babies.
Poway, California, United States
1.94 km (1.3 mi) from Old Poway Park & RailroadSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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comfortable bed and furniture and thoughtfully equippedcharming modern furnishing and comfortable bed stocked kitchenCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean and comfortablevery clean and well maintainednice and clean place to stayhouse was clean comfortable and cozyHost:
excellent host with excellent responsethe owner decorated this space really wellthe hosts of this place are outstandingthe host seems super nicethe host is welcoming respectful of your privacy and communicates quickly and clearlyRead more reviewsLocation:
located in a nice neighborhood close to a lot of different storesthis is such a cute place and great locationthe location is great and the neighborhood is nicebest airbnb for your buck close by to gas stations shopping centers restaurantssuper friendly and communicative a very cute little house in an awesome location
Escape to California’s city in the country
Poway takes pride in its vast countrysides that guarantee a soothing retreat for everyone who needs a break. Ensure that you are prepared for your visit and check out and book one of the above best Airbnb vacation rentals in Poway, California.
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