Hillcrest stay.Your stay at this Hillcrest vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. San Diego Natural History Museum and Old Globe Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).
San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 5 min walk
Baja Betty's - 4 min walk
Lestat's Hillcrest - 5 min walk
Uptown Tavern - 5 min walk
Gossip Grill - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard
This charming Hillcrest cottage is located just one block from downtown Hillcrest, half a mile away from Balboa Park and so many other attractions. Downtown Hillcrest has tons of shops and is known for having some of the best restaurants/bars in all of San Diego. If you plan to stay in the Hillcrest area everything is within walking distance. The Sunday farmers market is also within walking distance. If you are looking to venture outside of Hillcrest, the freeways are close by for convenient access and the beaches are just 20 minutes away.
The house has books, and several games for all ages. There is cable and a DVD player with some DVD's to pick from as well. The kitchen and living room have that open floorplan so nobody misses out on any of the action. The kitchen is fully stocked for those who like to cook at home. If BBQing is more your style, you can do that too! The front and backyards are fully fenced so there is no worry for those who bring their dog.*
This cottage has two bedrooms, both with queen beds, and there are two bathrooms, plus a washer and dryer. The backyard has a cozy seating area and small firepit to enjoy during the evenings.
Pet friendly! No more than 2 dogs (no cats allowed). Non-refundable pet fee and Pet Policy acceptance required. All pets must be disclosed at time of booking. Thank you!
Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off the A/C.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 622442, STR-01860L
Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sarah P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Robert B.
Jun 20, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hillcrest
Great neighborhood and nice little house, but there were some issues: mattress had stains and no pad, just a plastic cover under the sheets; ice maker did not work; dirty dishes in cupboard; leaky shower head (sprays upward); light bulbs out.
Robert B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber Z.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We loved our stay, only thing we wish we would have known was more information about the propertys location and things in the area.
Amber Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cathy J.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great location. Very comfortable
Cathy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melody Y.
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive
We had issues with the heater and we got a quick response and a quick fix! Parking was a bit tight since we had a bigger car with a car seat but there was nice spots right outside the house too. Neighborhood was nice and quiet at night too.
Melody Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Cindy B., Morada, CA
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Conference at Town and Country Resort
We decided to stay away from the conference we were attending and were very happy to have found this great house. It was in a very convenient location and the neighborhood was simply charming. So many wonderful places to grab a delicious bite to eat, near Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Perfect.
Cindy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey G.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jeffrey G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracey S., Windsor, CO
Jan 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Hillcrest!
We had an excellent stay at Hillcrest Hideaway! The house is clean and comfortable! Close to restaurants, Balboa Park and downtown. Excellent communication and response time with host. Would definitely stay there again!
Tracey S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Tom H.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday getaway
Cute little house and dog friendly.
Tom H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy W.
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego Navy Reunion
The house was awesome, location was great we walked to a few restaurants that were just a 2-3 minute walk. The bed mattress's were more like an air bed and not great, but that's the only negative part of our stay
Timothy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna C.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Loved our stay. The neighborhood is fantastic fun and filled with some great food. The home is cozy and comfortable and the location is super accessible to many sites to visit. We would definitely recommend and stay again
Donna C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Lois C., Princeton NJ
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Good location for amenities and access to downtown
Lois C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jayne M.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt Like Home
So comfortable and peaceful! Beautifully remodeled and comfy outdoor spaces too. Kitchen had everything you’d need. Slept great! Will definitely come back!!
Jayne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clague V., Phoenix
Jun 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great location - classic quaint house
We've never stayed in Hillcrest before but we were visiting friends in the area. We were impressed with the conviencece to Balboa Park (1 mile to the zoo) and the activity of the Hillcrest neighborhood. The Japanese Garden and the Timkin Museum were lovely, We meant to see a play at the Globe but we were too busy with friends and family. Lots of places to walk and explore including an interesting canyon that is part of the park. Stores and restaurants were in walking distance or short drives. Downtown, the airport and Mission Bay were short drives. The house is as pictured. An older classic California house that has been updated without destroying the historic charm. It was quiet and very well furnished indoors and out. The private back yard and screened front porch were very nice. Having a parking area was a major plus to avoid street parking. We were able to fit a Subaru Outback. We loved walking the neighborhood with our dogs (lots of pedestrian activity and dog walkers). A comment but not a criticism is that I prefer a firm king size bed and the beds were softer queen size. My wife thought they were comfortable. Street noise was not a problem for us but we are early risers. I would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed the area so much we never went to the beach except to drive down at sunset one evening. The host was very responsive to our questions before booking,
Clague V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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