Himalayan B&B

Private areas include a bedroom, yoga area, meditation lamp, incense, Himalayan salt lamps, ancient Sherpa/Tibetan tapestries on the walls, prayer wheels, and a large Buddhist shrine brought directly from the Mt Everest region of Nepal.

The bedroom features a private attached bathroom with modern shower.

The modern conveniences are built into the room including tons of closet space for your belongings, wide-screen smart TV, subdued lighting, heating/AC, very fast Wi-Fi, and a sun-facing window.

Guests also get to use of the common areas of our house, including a full kitchen, dining room, living room, washer/dryer, and a patio with an incredible mountaintop view.

You have full access to a fully stocked kitchen — a separate refrigerator for long-term guests has been ordered and will be here any day. Also full access to our living room, dining room, and other common areas.

We also offer wireless access to a laser printer and scanner.

The view from the dining room table includes all of East San Diego, most of the local mountains and hiking spots, and overlooks Gillespie Field, a small airstrip that features many restored historical aircraft.

Depending on her schedule, Mrs. Sherpa might be around to invite you to enjoy a drink of traditional yak butter tea, a Nepali breakfast, or join us for dinner. The same type of food Mrs. Sherpa used to eat when growing up in her village of Lukla, near Mt Everest.

Guest access

Guests have one parking space and plenty of street parking. There is a washer/dryer on the premises. It is $5 a load. Detergent and dryer sheets provided.

Interaction with guests

While you have your own private space, you also have use of the fully-stocked kitchen, dining room, and patio. Guests are often invited to have a traditional Nepali meal with our family, hear stories and see photos from our home country, and learn about the Sherpa and Nepali culture.

We do have a 19-month old daughter in the house. She is very quiet, very social, and rarely cries. She sleeps on the other side of the house, so you cannot hear her from your quarters. You will be having breakfast, and sometimes dinner, with her, so if you are allergic to cute babies, this is not the place for you!