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Historic Church Retreat with Private Deck, 6BR, 20 Beds

House in San Diego, CA

30 guests·6 bedrooms·5 bathrooms

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Massive private deck and outdoor spaces for unforgettable gatherings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Central, easy access to downtown, beaches, and local conveniences.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Luxurious, flexible spaces offer stylish comfort for gatherings.

Property details

The SANCTUARY rental includes privacy and luxury. With 6 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, 19 beds, pool table, massive private deck with bbq sink, games and plentiful seating for large groups and events (upgrade). Your rental is called "The Sanctuary"; a historic church created in 1909 by renowned architect IRVING GILL. In addition to your private spaces, our resort has an award-winning Beach Boardwalk event space. Upgrade/add rentals to host retreats, family reunions or any large groups. Quiet hours: 22:00 to 7:00. Pets: Allowed (maximum 1). Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: Have a great time and stay up late! (1) Guests arriving after 10 PM must notify the host. Please also make sure to confirm your check-in time on the check-in software. . (3) Damages or missing items will be taken from security deposit. (4) Pets ($40 clean charge). Please do not bring pets that are unfriendly. Pets must stay on a leash when in common areas of our resort. (5) No smoking indoors (Up to $450 clean charge applies). (6) Hosts must ensure all drinking guests are 21+. ADULTS over 18 need to confirm reservation and attend. We can not accept reservations by adults on behalf of minors. (7) We use a recording camera on exterior front entrance gate and front porch. This is meant to deter unauthorized parties and confirm guest arrival and departure during COVID and to easily facilitate contactless check-in. (8) Our resort has an alcohol license. Valid drivers license and credit card must be provided to make payment for all alcohol. No cash sales. Your rental is called "The Sanctuary"; a historic church created in 1909 by renowned architect IRVING GILL. This is a 6BR listing includes huge private spaces and luxury. With 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 19 beds, pool table, massive private deck with bbq sink, games and plentiful seating for large groups and private events (upgrade). PRIVATE SPACES (for your group only): (1) The Sanctuary (historic church from 1909) includes 4 bedrooms with 12 beds and 3 bathrooms. (2) Bunk Rooms includes 2 bedrooms, 8 beds and 2 bathrooms, living room and kitchenette (3) Sanctuary Deck, suitable for huge groups, reunions, retreats. This space is all yours for the entire stay. SHARED ACCESS (resort amenities within Good Life Resort): In addition to your private spaces, our resort has an award-winning Beach Boardwalk event space. Perfect for retreats, family reunions or any large groups. (4) Access to our award-winning Beach Boardwalk lobby. The perfect place to enjoy fresh air, San Diego sun and good beach vibes. We have created an oasis in our resort for all guests to enjoy. If you want to host a private event, please inquiry as we are happy to host you for a small upgrade fee. (5) Other event spaces at the resort are available for use. Want to host a bonfire? ------------- SUMMARY of private features included: • Lodging Capacity: 19 beds can easily sleep up to 30 guests • Private 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms • Exclusive for your group, access to Historic Church with Living Room, Chef Kitchen, Pool Table • 12' Memory foam mattresses • Kitchen: 48" Viking Range, 2 Microwaves, 2 Ovens, 2 Coffee Machines (k-cup, regular pot), Fridge with Freezer, Dishes for 30 guests • Two 75" Flatscreen TVs • Private Outdoor Deck with BBQ Grill & Seating. Play games and team build with your group. Amenities provided with the rental include: • Complimentary coffee • Complimentary welcome snacks • Access to our Beach Boardwalk • High Speed Wifi up to 1000 Mgb/sec • 2 Gated Spots & Free Street Parking • Family: Complimentary Pack-N-Play, Board Games Guest Parking: • 2 private gated parking spots • Free street parking in front of the resort. ~ 20 spaces Additional Options: EVENT SPACES: Want to host an event? You found the right place! Upgrade your rental and host events for up to 250 guests. UPGRADES: Early arrival, late checkout, events with outside guests and pet-friendly options available. LEGAL HOTEL: We ask that you please upload your ID via our welcome software to unlock wifi, entry codes, and parking details. As a legal hotel, this is a California requirement. FREE EVENT SPACES: Want to host an event? Send us a message and we can price you upgrade based on dates, length and guest count. GOOD LIFE RESORTS is a family-owned business. Good Life Resort aims to provide a positive, creative and welcoming environment. We are dedicated to creating a space that fosters community, comfort, and safety. We look forward to welcoming your group! - Josh & Arlene, owners Arrival Instructions & Rental Access Codes will be sent on the day of arrival via Email. Additionally, you may find information regarding access codes, check-in, room upgrades and more via your 'Guest App'. Our team will send out instructions on how to view your 'Guest App' prior to arrival. PRIVATE (for your group only) - all interior spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms shown are your exclusively. This is a HUGE space all for you. SHARED ACCESS (resort amenities): * Enjoy access to our award-winning Beach Boardwalk lobby. Fresh air and good beach vibes. An oasis for all resort guests to enjoy. (FREE access) * Gym area included with punching bag, leg-up bar, workout gear, yoga mats. (FREE access) * Street parking. (FREE access) * Event spaces with bonfires, Ice Baths, Ping Pong, private events with outside guests (Fees Apply) We offer privacy to your group and customer service as needed. We have a large network of contractors and service professionals available during your stay for repairs and requests. . Although each rental and your patio/deck is private, there may be some contact with other guests staying at the resort. Similar to hotel, each rental has a private code unique to their listing. Our resort is located 12 blocks east of Downtown San Diego, California. 3209 Market St. San Diego, CA 92102 Location Specifics: • Commercial Neighborhood. You are staying within an acre-wide resort with no direct neighbors to ensure guest privacy. • 2 Exits to Downtown, off highway 94 • 3 Exits to SAN International Airport, ~3 miles • 2 blocks from Costco • 7 blocks to Balboa Park, which includes San Diego ZOO, Balboa Golf Course, Museums, Botanical & Japanese Gardens and much more. Beaches • 10 minutes to Coronado Beach • 15 Minutes to Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach • 20 Minutes to Pacific Beach, Bird Rock, La Jolla Beach We’re always making improvements to our spaces. Please note that features may differ slightly from what’s pictured. On-site tours can be requested. Thank you Good Life Resort hosts a variety of groups including: • Business Retreats • Church Retreats • Family Reunions SUMMARY of featured included: • Lodging Capacity: 19 beds can host up to 28 guests • 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Living Room • 12' Memory foam mattresses • Kitchen (Microwave, Oven, Storage space, Fridge, Coffee Machine, Dishes, Cutlery) • Flatscreen TV • Private Outdoor Deck with BBQ Grill & Seating 3 rental spaces (1) Sanctuary - 4BR, 12 beds, 3 bathrooms. Ada access. 2200 sq. ft of well designed interior space including our massive 30 person live edge table. 2 wifi TVs for meetings. Desks and chairs. (2) Sanctuary deck - Private 2500 sq foot deck, suitable for lounging or outdoor space for events with catering and food truck access. (upgrade: invite outside guests and host and event) (3) Bunk Rooms - 2BR, 8 beds, 2 bathrooms, living room + kitchenette. Fridge & coffee maker included. (4) ACCESS to Good Life Event Spaces: Enjoy unbooked social experience spaces. Sometimes we host private events, the other spaces will be open for guests. (a) Beach Boardwalk (b) Event Tents (c) Bamboo Garden (d) Game Tent, Gym Area & Speakeasy Beach Amenities provided with the rental include: • Complimentary coffee • Complimentary snacks • Access to our Beach Boardwalk • High Speed Wifi up to 1000 Mgb/sec • 2 Gated Spots & Free Street Parking • Family: Complimentary Pack-N-Play, Game Night Experience (Inquire, based on availability) Guest Parking You will have access to two private gated parking spots located at the back of our resort. All other vehicles must use the street parking available along Market Street at the front of the resort. Additional Options: EVENTS: Are you thinking about hosting an event? You found the right place! Our resort, allows you to upgrade your rental and host events for up to 250 guests. Additional waiver and payment are required; ask us and we will let you know what is available during your dates. UPGRADES: Early arrival, late checkout, events with outside guests and pet-friendly options available. LEGAL HOTEL: We ask that you please upload your ID via our welcome software to unlock wifi, entry codes, and parking details. As a legal hotel, this is a California requirement. FREE EVENT SPACES: Want to host an event? Send us a message and we can price you upgrade based on dates, length and guest count. Beach Lobby is a shared space for all resort guests to enjoy. As private events may occur, please review our event schedule or make a reservation for your group in one of our 4 event spaces. As a family-owned business, Good Life Resort aims to provide a positive, creative and welcoming environment. We are dedicated to creating a space that fosters community, comfort, and safety. We look forward to welcoming your group. Our resort has event space & lodging available for over 90+ guests across 10 unique rentals. We would love to host your large group, all in one space! Inquire with us if you are interested in booking out additional rooms, or are have questions regarding large group stays. Ask about expanding to other listings at Good Life Resort. Here are 2 small ones, but we also have larger ones. • Hawaiian Lo.ft | 6 Bedrooms, 2 Rentals, 16 beds • Sun Cott.age | 5 Bedrooms, 8 beds Policies: • Pets Allowed for Additional Fee • Confirm your Early Check-in & Late Checkout upgrades via software, fees may apply. IDENTIFICATION: Please note that as a legal hotel, we are required to confirm your identification. The easiest way is for you to upload a copy of your ID into our welcome software. This link will be provided to you and when completed, it will unlock the wifi, entry code, parking details.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 Single Beds

1 Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Livingroom

1 Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Balcony

    Balcony

Guest reviews

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Senya

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September 2026

We stayed here with a big group and it was perfect. Plenty of sleeping space, lots of bunk beds plus regular beds, so nobody got stuck on a couch. The common area was great for hanging out together in the evenings, which is really what you want when you're traveling with a crowd. Kitchen had everything we needed, and the location made it easy to get around San Diego. Would absolutely book again with the same group.

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Joe

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June 2026

Unfortunately, our stay was disappointing. There were ants in both the bedrooms and bathrooms throughout our visit, which made the property feel unclean. In addition, another group was hosting a private party at the property during our stay. The workers managing the event were rude and yelled at us when we tried to move around the property. We were not allowed to leave our rooms through the front gate and were forced to walk all the way around to get where we needed to go. They also blocked access through certain doors, making it difficult to get back to our room. We expected to be able to access our accommodations freely and comfortably, regardless of events happening on the property. Overall, the cleanliness issues and the restrictions on our movement significantly impacted our experience, and I would not choose to stay here again.

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Tiara

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May 2026

TOP choice for large group reunion. Good amount of sleeping places and beds, super nice outdoor space. The neighborhood looks a little getto but the resort itself is very safe and quiet. Very good experience.

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Jack

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March 2026

Perfect place for a bachelor party. Great space, host was easy to communicate with.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 5:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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