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Family-friendly stay near San Diego Zoo

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Bankers Hill vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego. Marine Corps Recruit Depot and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Park Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Loft Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪NOLA On 5th - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪NuNu's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pure Project Balboa Park - ‬7 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.

"The Carriage House" Upper Unit

Newly restored to it's 1920 grandeur, this free standing carriage house can sleep 4-8. Easy walk to Balboa Park and San Diego's finest restaurants. Located between downtown and Hillcrest. As photos show, no expense spared!

Newly restored to it's 1920 grandeur, this free standing carriage house can sleep 4-8. Easy walk to Balboa Park and San Diego's finest restaurants. Located between downtown and Hillcrest. As photos show, no expense spared!

The Carriage House, comprised of two separate rentable units, combines the best of both worlds—location and amenities. Its tranquil courtyard creates a quiet oasis in the center of Park West, San Diego's hippest neighborhood, adjacent to Balboa Park. The upper unit of the Carriage House offers two bedrooms and a marble bathroom with full gourmet kitchen. In deference to our neighbors, the space is never rented for parties. 2 night minimum on weekends. 11.05% occupancy tax included.

Free laundry room and private courtyard.
This is a friendly residential area and we would ask that you respect our neighbors' tranquility.

We are available to our guests for orientation and to answer any questions.

Home to San Diego's turn of the century elite, this park-adjacent neighborhood is an exciting mixture of mansions and luxury residential towers. This unit consists of two bedrooms and one bath with queen beds and luxury linens. Newly restored...now open for guests, more photos coming soon!
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Street parking available. Buses operate on 1st and 5th Avenues. Within 5 minutes from San Diego International Airport, downtown and Hillcrest.

Each mirror-image bedroom is equitable in its size and appointments. All queen beds with luxury linens with plenty of storage and closet space. Completely outfitted designer kitchens with new equipment and amenities.

Free laundry room and private courtyard.
This is a friendly residential area and we would ask that you respect our neighbors' tranquility.

We are available to our guests for orientation and to answer any questions.

This neighborhood is home to San Diego's turn-of-the-century elite. It is adjacent to Balboa Park and offers an exciting mixture of mansions and luxury residential towers with hip restaurants dotted throughout.

Street parking available. Buses operate on 1st and 5th Avenues. Within 5 minutes from San Diego International Airport, downtown and Hillcrest.

Each mirror-image bedroom is equitable in its size and appointments. All queen beds with luxury linens with plenty of storage and closet space. Completely outfitted designer kitchens with new equipment and amenities.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-01122L, 609403

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"The Carriage House" Upper Unit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine G., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment is lovely. The furnishings are excellent quality and the gardens on site are beautiful. The AC was stretched thin due to the outdoor temps but San Diego cools in the evening and simply opening the windows to cool the place off worked well. The kitchen is well stocked if you choose to cook. The neighborhood is quiet yet close to Balboa Park and restaurants.
The garden next to the staircase that takes you up to the apartment.
There is a fun pedestrian suspension bridge just a few blocks from the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place. Clean, quiet and located in a great area. Excellent communication from the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waylon W., Kearney, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice neighborhood close to Balboa

Good location close to Balboa park, a brewery, and restaurants. The property manager communicated well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

clean, comfortable and convenient

hosts were very good about communicating, the property was well equipped and nicely appointed. The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything we needed. We were two friends visiting San Diego and the place suited us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and enjoyed taking walks around the neighborhood. Balboa Park and an interesting suspension walking bridge are close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great potential

The carriage house is in a great location on Bankers Hill. The rental appears to have been great at one time but was not as clean as expected. There was mold in the showers, and heating unit. The refrigerator and stove were left dirty. The host sent someone in to clean and they did ok on the stove and refrigerator. If the home gets a deep clean to restore what appears to have been there once, it would be a 5 star rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

This is a beautifully decorated house in a wonderful and walkable neighborhood. The carriage house has all the amenities and we found lots of great restaurants within a few blocks. The historic nature of the neighborhood and the proximity to Balboa Park are added benefits.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L., Glendale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Beautiful condo!

This is perfect place to stay in San Diego. Great location and quiet neighborhood! It was very clean and so pretty!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Bay Area, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location in Bankers Hill.

Clean, bright and comfortable unit in a great location and quiet neighborhood. The rental is near Balboa Park and the Zoo. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Strawberry lemonade

The property is clean, and I found the courtyard to be inviting and relaxing with the plants, trees, humming birds, and fountain. The parking was an issue most all times of morning, day, and evening. We would loop many times and sometimes find parking on the same street but sometimes have to park around the block. The biggest improvement I would suggest are better mattresses and pillows. The beds are HARD and there are basically 3 pillows per each of 2 bedrooms. Most of the pillows were completely flat. We only cooked once while staying and could have used a couple utencils in kitchen but the kitchen is actually supplied quite well. Since we mostly used the location to sleep I wish our sleep had been more comfortable. Oh and there is one AC unit so we used the many fans the owner supplied to cool down. We kept curtains closed during day and that seemed to help. We are used to central AC so this was different for us. However, we really did enjoy our stay at this location. It's location is great for getting to most any major attraction.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D., Rancho Mirage, California

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego trip

It’s a lovely & comfortable apartment. It’s allows me to bring my small dog & the area is a good area to walk dogs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot perfect location

This is an incredibly cute Spanish style carriage house in Banker’s Hill, and the vibe of both the place and neighborhood are top notch. Everything was spot on for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This place is great, I will let my friends know about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cozy Cottage

I was nervous since this was my first time and I will say it was so effortless . This home was so warm and homey I enjoyed my time spent there. I wouldn’t hesitate booking this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

roger h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Banker’s Hill Commentary

Enjoyed the stay. Quaint, clean and classy place. Felt very safe in that part of town. Felt the bedrooms could have been a bit warmer as my visit was in December and they were/are a ways from the central heater/furnace.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment and location

A great upper apartment with a great location… close to Blanks Park and downtown, Hillcrest, etc. Very comfortable, nicely appointed and exactly as pictured. We spent more time inside than we expected because we enjoyed the space so much. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Dan Diego

Absolutely perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet San Diego neighborhood

This was a delightful place to stay within walking distance of Balboa Park and many restaurants. It was close to the airport so that one didn't have to worry about traffic when catching your flight home. It was a good base for us to visit the beach, do some shopping, and visit San Diego University, our main reason for the trip. The only problem was no off street parking which was really only an issue on weekdays during the day when we were usually gone. At other times there was parking available right near the place on the street. Since the 2 rentals had access to a washer and dryer it was convenient to wash clothing or towels. The beds were comfy and the kitchen well-stocked with what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D., Rancho Mirage, California

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego get away

This property had a special appearance & offered a very relaxed atmosphere. Great location & very easy living
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dirk B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally Charming. Fabulous Location.

The photos are accurate. This is an amazing unit that has been meticulously renovated. Lovely bath and kitchen. Balcony is delightful. Location could not be better - close to everything.

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Banker's Hill stay

This is a great location in a cool, old residential are of San Diego. The property very vintage and retro - recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful covid safe hideaway

First time vrbo and couldn’t have asked for better place. In the middle of the city but tucked away in a beautiful peaceful garden setting. Thanks so much! Friendly on site host. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Felt very safe. Parking was a bit of a struggle. Property was perfect for our brief weekend stay of 3 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

Charming & clean in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable!

Very comfortable! Everything we needed!