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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

South Park stay.With a stay at this South Park vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Balboa Park and 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo. Petco Park 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
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Port of San Diego - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harland - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rock Steady Real Jamaican Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kindred - ‬4 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.

10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.

Urban Cottage recently totally remodeled. Oak floors. Working fireplace. Air Conditioning. Open concept kitchen --- French doors access large deck. Keurig coffee maker. Laundry. Ironing board. Iron. King poster bed in Master bedroom. Twin beds in bedroom two. Queen hide-a-bed with luxurious mattress (used by Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton). Bathrooms with showers. WiFi. Smart T.V. Off-street parking. Located in historic South Park area of San Diego.

Note: Pak and Play available upon request for families with childen age 2 and under.

Property manager

Dorothy Gager

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely NO smoking of any kind.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pak and Play is available on request.

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
Note from host: Quiet after 10:00 p..m.
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. Note from host: Quiet after 10:00 p..m. 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-00552L, 617321

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10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Confortable stay in prime South Park location

The Urban Cottage is a terrific VRBO choice. Well-furnished with a completely outfitted kitchen, as well as a deck overlooking a lovely backyard, it is our first choice for San Diego vacations. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that is very close to numerous great restaurants, shops, pharmacy and grocery stores.and
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R S K., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house, wonderful neighborhood!

We loved this sweet, welcoming house! We felt so at home there! The house has a great back deck looking out over a lovely little yard with a bird feeder and so many pretty birds! The interior of the house was so open and inviting and the beds were all very comfortable with high-end bedding. The neighborhood is just the best, with so many great restaurants within walking distance. Harland’s was just three blocks away, with the most wonderful breakfast tacos. Such a great stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

SanDiego vacation

This house is spotless and has everything you need. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood was great and we walked to a little Italian Restaurant that the host recommended. Wonderful food! Very close to Balboa Park and the zoo.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood and host

The neighborhood was close to things we wanted to do and see—most within 10 minutes. And the house met our needs for occasional cooking very well. Quiet streets. Accommodating hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi G., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home in South Park

This 2-bedroom home was just what we were looking for. Close to so many things in San Diego. Quiet street. Perfect for walking or catching the bus 2 blocks away. Hope to return again.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoy this cottage

Lovely cottage. Fully equipped. We have stayed here many times. Great neighborhood with quiet residential streets, excellent restaurants, shops and grocery stores within walking distance or a few minutes of driving.We highly recommend.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

This was the perfect place. It was beautifully decorated and had every amenity you could need. Dorothy was quickly responsive and very helpful in finding us places to eat, see and shop. We made fresh juice from the oranges in the backyard almost every morning. It is centrally located and easy access to everywhere you might want to go. This is now in my favorites for when we come back to San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Our stay was fantastic! The cottage was so cozy and clean. There was plenty of space to eat and cook if you want. I was impressed by the location and how convenient the restaurants and grocery stores were. There are an abundance of things to do like Downtown San Diego, the Zoo, and Balboa park. I would recommend this cottage to anyone visiting San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Everything was clean and nicely organized
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A magical place

Dorothy's place was absolutely wonderful. It was out first time in San Diego. We had three generations in the house for a wedding. Everything we could possibly need was in the house. If we forgot something at the store or at home we ended up finding it there. The house was in a beautiful location, clean, and comfortable for our 4 adults and two children. Kitchen had everything you needed and bathrooms were clean. The house was very charming. We hope to visit again and plan to stay at the cottage again. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., North Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home in a great location

We loved our week stay at Dorothy's cottage for our family of 5. The home is really spacious, which suited our teenagers well, and it was the perfect location for exploring San Diego and its amazing beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location great stay

We loved the location. Walkable to restaurants and a toddler playground. Five minute drive to the zoo. Hosts had excellent recommendations. Two full bathrooms were great. AC split for living room/kitchen. Fans for bedrooms. All one floor. Great for toddler. Had books and board games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage in a Cute Neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. Centrally located in a historical neighborhood, with great restaurants nearby, we explored San Diego with most destinations being just a short drive. Really comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen, nice outside space. Would definitely stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

Liked: Cleanliness

siblings in san diego

the home was a wonderful remembrance for us growing up. we ended up spending more time in the home then venturing out since the kitchen was so accommodating. we sat and ate meals together at the dining room table just as we did when we were kids, sharing stories about mom and dad and of course each other. the house was very comfortable, the beds amazing! would definitely return to this home if ever back in south park.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage near Balboa Park

This cottage exceeded our expectations. A wonderful historic home that has been updated. Our party of 3 adults and 1 child had plenty of room to relax after taking in a day of activities. Great to have a deck and backyard to enjoy. Would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly an Urban Cottage

This was one of the nicest places we have stayed. My first question is always neighborhood- safe? This is in an awesome location! It is safe, it is walkable, it is in within 4 miles of the airport, downtown and Petco Park. I would stay here again! There are local shops and restaurants all around. We had coffee at Communal Coffee (my husband's favorite), Madeline's (My favorite- pastries are to die for!) and Seven Seas (they make all their own syrups!). We ate at a few local places, too. Try Curryosity if you like Indian. Excellent Fusion! The home had so many towels. The kitchen well stocked- I made some breakfasts and cooked all day Sunday. They were no negatives other than the plane noise bothered my husband a tad (I slept right thru it). Bring shampoo. Other than that- get ready for an awesome vacation! Thank you, Dorothy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space!

Everything you needed to make it an easy stay - washer/dryer, plenty of clean towels, coffee, blankets, utensils, pots & pans, books, access to Apple TV, etc... Space was very large, but very cozy in decoration. Great for a family! Loved our stay and would stay here again when visiting!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay in South Park!

We had a wonderful stay at Dorothy's cottage with our three kids (ages 8, 6 and 3)! The cottage was exactly as advertised and located in a quaint, safe neighborhood. The cottage was very clean and had plenty of extras such as books and games for the kids. We loved watching the birds from the deck and enjoying the outdoor space. The area is very walkable with little shops and eateries nearby. We loved the proximity to Balboa Park and downtown. There was a playground for the kids only a couple blocks from the cottage. Dorothy was also very easy to communicate with. We definitely hope to stay here again when we return to San Diego!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego getaway

This was our familie's first San Diego experience. Our hosts, Dorothy and Jerry, had made their home feel like ours. I was in contact with Dorothy prior to arrival due to recent severe weather and she kept me informed which kept my anxiety down. Beautiful home with great attention to detail. Our boys loved their stay especially fire in the evening to picking fresh oranges in the back yard. Thank you Dorothy and Jerry! Look forward to our next visit Kummer Family
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

Comfortable and attractive cottage. Everything we needed and located in a great area. Easy driving to the attractions we wanted to see. Lovely backyard that our 6-year-old grandson enjoyed. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to contact. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cozy home with a great location

We stayed for five nights at Dorothy's sweet home located in the Balboa Park area of San Diego. The home was immaculate with very nice furniture and amenities. It was perfect for two couples, having two bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen was equipped with everything you'd need to prepare and serve meals. The backyard has a nice deck and we enjoyed breakfast on the outdoor table. There are mature fruit trees and we wished that the Fuyu tree's fruit was ready to pick, but we were just a little too early in enjoy that pleasure! Dorothy included a list of restaurants with our home information. It included cafes and stores within walking distance and other places which could be reached by car in a short amount of time. We enjoyed walking "the hood" and seeing a bounty of historic homes. It was a short drive to the Zoo and other attractions of San Diego. We did a food tour of "Little Italy" which was fabulous and once again, a short drive to the area. The home is located within the fly zone of the airport, but it was easy to not be disturbed by the flights as the airport is located near city center and not in the hinterlands like some areas. Communicating with Dorothy was also easy and she was very helpful and pleasant. We would certainly stay at Dorothy's home in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F., Morristown, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

As wonderful as every

This was our third year back to the Urban Cottage as a family of four and it was as wonderful as every other trip. Thank you to Dorothy and Jerry for their beautiful home and to thinking of every detail their guests might need. If you're lucky enough to stay at the Urban Cottage, you'll feel the love.
Stayed 52 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Experience

This was our first experience using VRBO. We were a little nervous not knowing what to expect. The house and yard were fantastic. Our kids were able to run around outside and enjoy not being cooped up in a hotel. The property owners were very helpful and had many amenities available for our use during our stay. If we needed anything we were able to contact them anytime. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again if we find ourselves visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location for Family

Amenities and location were amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john d., yonkers, ny

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Lovely home which looks JUST like the pictures. Wonderful little backyard and deck. Many fun and lovely touches in the decor as well. Dorothy, the owner, was extremely accessible. House was well-stocked. Safe, quiet neighborhood, perfectly located. Close to Balboa Park, downtown and so on. Beds get an "A" grade, too!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023