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Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome!

Cottage near Balboa Park in San Diego

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
2 bedrooms, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Grant Hill stay.A stay at this Grant Hill cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Balboa Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Petco Park. Seaport Village and San Diego Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego City College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chicano Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • 25th - Commercial Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Longplay Hifi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Fachada - ‬8 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.

Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome!

Located in a Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this Charming 2-Level Guest Cottage accommodates up to 3 guests. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a Living Area as well as a full size Kitchen. No expense was spared in the design of this highly upgraded unit complete with private patio and natural gas BBQ. The living area features a leather sofa, a 40" 4K LED Smart TV and dining table and chairs. The kitchen is beautifully upgraded complete with everything needed to prepare your own meals during your stay. The bathroom which is new and separate from the bedrooms is equipped with plenty of plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a blow dryer. There are Queen size beds in each of 2 separate bedrooms. Both Queen beds have memory foam mattresses and are very comfortable. Each bedroom also has a 4K LED smart TV with cable access and streaming capability. Additional features include a Backyard common areas with Gazebo with table and chairs and Outdoor Fireplace. Our property is located 5 to 10 minutes driving distance to the Convention Center, Gas Lamp district, Petco Park, Coronado Island, San Diego Airport, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Access to 3 major freeways can be found within a minute from the property. There is additionally a bus stop transit within a half block and a trolley station within 15 minutes walking distance. All local beaches are within easy driving distance from our property. Some of Golden Hill’s most popular spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are all within easy walking distance. There is an on-site laundry in a separate building. The front main Queen Anne Victorian structure features views of the Ocean, Coronado Bridge and the islands off the coast from its front porch. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while experiencing all the best that San Diego has to offer.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 527 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet Hours after 10 pm, No Party, No shoes inside the house. Clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used.
- $50 fee per person per night for Undeclared Guest including children. - $100 fee pet violation per pet per night
- Additional cleaning fee for excessive dirty property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are stairs going down to the bedrooms.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Downtown 2 level Victorian Guest Cottage

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! to the airport?

This cottage is 4.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! to the beach?

This cottage is 4.6 mi (12-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 9.3 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! to downtown San Diego?

This cottage is 1.3 mi away from San Diego.

Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!!

It was a breezy! John and his staff where responsive to anything we needed. They also checked in to see how it was going?
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thi Nhu Marie Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great situation

We stay there more than 2 weeks, and my family and I appreciate it a lot!!! The condo is in the middle of all the attractions, Zoo, SeaWorld, the Italian market... And have all the comfort that we could ask for.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The cottage was cozy and very clean.

We were there for a funeral. In other circumstances we would have enjoyed the cottage very much. It was lovely and was equipped nicely. Only thing was having the restroom upstairs and the bedrooms downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deployment homecoming

My husband and I chose this property to stay for a four day visit as our son come back from deployment. Nice property and would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

All around great place

Accommodations were as described. The property owners checked in with us to assure all was well. I thought this was a great gesture that all owners should embrace. This property is convenient to the Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Light, and the bay waterfront including the US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Midway. Sleeping accommodations were awesome as was barbecuing on our lani. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

leyla j.

Our stay

Owner is great to deal with and as accommodating as can be. Area is super safe but extremely run down but proximity to downtown is good. The unit is nicely renovated but we were unaware of the layout. The bedrooms are downstairs and the 1 bathroom is upstairs which made it challenging if u have to go in the middle of the night.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

One week stay

Everything was as described. Easy, efficient process for check in. Great communication. Perfect for our needs for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiwana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay! Very clean.

We enjoyed our stay. Family oriented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

What a GEM… This cute little cottage worked great for our stay. The yard was amazing to sit back and enjoy your evening.A little lacking in the kitchen supplies but overall a great place to stay. ( a little cleaning in the stairwell would have been nice)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Well Thought Out Place

This place #2 was very nice . Everything was clean and updated. The entire place is well thought out. Laundry right there (they provided for 3 loads), trash cans convenient, BarbeQue and fire pit add to the charm, gated property. The location is centrally located, very close to everything. The only two negatives were the neighborhood is a little sketchy, and the parking rules of San Diego are a little strange. Other than that, we loved our stay. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay in a place that allows you to come a go, cook your own food, free parking, and feels like apartment living. My family of four enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

glen s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

I was in San Diago on business and one of my partners stayed with me with others staying nearby. The outside area was perfect for our meetings of 5 and instead of going out to eat we grilled out. Location was good and everything you needed was nearby. Would definitely recommend and the owner was very accessible if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

John, our host, was excellent! He checked in to make sure all was good! The property was clean and very comfortable! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

The stay was great. The property owner was very friendly and helpful. He was attentive to all needs and was able to help us. The laundry room was convenient. The house was cute and very clean and tidy. It has all the things needed to make the stay great. The location of the house was very convenient. It was close to so many things. This house is the nicest house in the neighborhood. The owner takes great pride in the property and keeps it updated and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property with helpful owner

My friends and I stayed for the holiday weekend, and greatly enjoyed our stay at the property. The owner’s instructions were incredibly detailed and helpful and he was available for any of our questions about the property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Great place to stay! Short distance to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

This was our third stay. Unit number 2 is the cabin in the rear of the property and works well for us. The addition of a common area is very nice and includes a fireplace, large gas grill, covered dining area and lounge chairs. John is a pleasure to work with and his associates are friendly and responsive.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great set up for a family!

The cottage was lovely - well-equipped, spacious. The outdoor area with patio sets, fireplace, and BBQ was great! John was a pleasure to deal with. Neighbourhood was a bit noisy on weekday mornings (though I don't suppose the middle school dance competitions are a usual Monday and Tuesday morning at 8am occurrence...!;) Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M., Carmel, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, great owner

This cottage was nice, clean, and comfortable. John, the owner, is attentive and replies quickly to any questions or feedback. The location for whatever you want to do in the city or nearby was excellent. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable guest house

I loved that the two bedrooms were downstairs, and the kitchen and living space upstairs. There was plenty of room for us all to play games and eat in the fabulous kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice little cottage

Jim is very easy to rent from. The cottage is clean and nicely updated.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

Very nice for us only a mile from our sons family. On street parking was not a problem. The patio is very nice and the cottage has air conditioning if necessary. The two bedrooms are on the lower level which was not a problem for us. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

Great location for easy access to airport, zoo, shopping and ships. Very clean. Prepare for lots of steps and walking. Enjoyed our stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Prior Lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, great property in a great neighborhood!

I would highly recommend and stay at this property again! Everything about the location, host, and property were great! This was a great place for myself and daughter close to all the major attractions San Diego was calling us to come check out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mario C.

Cleansenrss

Very dusty inside, especially ledge on stairs. Pots and pans are all worn. Cooking utensils are in bad shape. Bbq was filthy. We cleaned inside somewhat. We cleaned patio and grill. Maybe check on maids work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021