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3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE

Vacation home near Balboa Park in San Diego

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden door with a glass panel.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, and a window overlooking a cityscape.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by a chain-link fence and dense foliage.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Diversionary Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

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University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. UC San Diego Health and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Diversionary Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rich's Nightclub - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Brass Rail - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gossip Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪TapRoom Beer Company - ‬11 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.

3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE

LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION. NEAR UCSD & SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALS. WALK TO MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS

A perfect home away from home. Refinished historic home with old and new designs.

WILD CANYON SUNSETS.
HUGE PRIVATE YARDS.
WALK TO SHOPS.
WALK TO WHOLE FOODS & TRADER JOES.
WALK TO BARS.

BBQ. We have a medium Green Egg with all the bbq tools. Make home made pizzas or flap steak for home made tacos. Notably you can pick up hand made corn and flour tortillas at Poncho Via market (about 1 mile away) or walk to Trader Joe’s (12 minute (traffic light free) walk.

SUCCULENT GARDEN. Our neighbor shared his decades long collection of succulents. There are at least 30 different species.

OUTDOOR LOUNGE & FIRE PIT. Enjoy outdoor time in the backyard in our teak and vintage outdoor lounge collection with Solo fire pit (wood stocked for 2 hour fire).

KITCHEN. Fully stocked kitchen. Spices. Baking essentials. Electric oven and gas stovetop. Le Crueset. All-Clad.

GARDEN: We are growing a garden with a 2023 goal of creating a sustainable salad garden. Pick herbs and lettuces from the garden for your own meals. We are composting our kitchen scraps. We have a worm bin and hot compost and you can contribute to it. We add chicken and rabbit droppings to our compost.

BICYCLE. We share multiple bikes with our guests with bike locks.

PACIFIC OCEAN. We share beach chairs, buggy boards, beach umbrella, paddle board (1), and wet suits.

ZOO. You can walk to the zoo where you will walk a lot. So maybe ride bikes instead.

BALBOA PARK. Drive, ride, or walk to Balboa Park. There is the San Diego Zoo. There are many museums (list). There are many restaurants (list).

YOGA & MEDITATION. There are yoga mats and meditation cushions for use. We use Sarah Beth Yoga on Youtube for 5-10 minute yoga. There are many local (walkable) options to take classes in yoga and meditation.

The Dharma Bums - https://www.thedharmabums.org
4144 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego - https://meditateinsandiego.org
3502 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116

Hsifang Temple - https://hsifangtemple.org/en/
4536 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA

Core Yoga - https://www.corepoweryoga.com
1080 University Avenue San Diego CA 92103

Personal Yoga Instruction - Upon request

FOOD. There are dozens of amazing food options. We have many grocery stores nearby, many are walkable (list) and others are bikeable (list). There many dining options - so many:
- Great Maple (Outdoor/Indoor)) - https://thegreatmaple.com/san-diego/
- Madison (Outdoor/Indoor) - https://www.madisononpark.com
- Kairo (Outdoor/Indoor) - https://www.kairoa.com
- Plumeria (vegetarian) - https://myplumeria.com
- Trust - https://www.trustrestaurantsd.com
- Fort Oak - https://www.fortoaksd.com
- Big Front Door (deli) - https://www.bfdsandiego.com
- Bread & Cie - https://breadandcie.com
- Bahn Thai - https://www.bahnthai.net/locations
- Ramen Ryoma - https://www.ramenryoma.net
- Muzita (Abyssinian) - https://muzita.com
- Soichi (sushi) - https://www.soichisushi.com
- Bronx Pizza - https://bronxpizza.com
- Sushi Deli - https://www.sushideliusa.com

Bakery
Bread & Cie - https://breadandcie.com
Prager Brothers - https://www.pragerbrothers.com

Coffee Shops
Twiggs - https://www.twiggs.org
Better Buzz - https://betterbuzzcoffee.com/pages/hillcrest
Le Stats - https://www.lestats.com

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • 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

  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. 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-07923L, 644591

Frequently asked questions

How close is 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE to the beach?

This vacation home is 8 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach and 8.4 mi (21-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from San Diego.

3 BD CANYON COTTAGE, KEY LOCATION, BLOCKS FROM PRIDE PARADE Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to quickly access major highways, numerous restaurants within 10-20 minute walk.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and had a wonderful trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great with plenty of space and comfortable beds. The kitchen is amazing with the quartz countertops and the large stove great for cooking up a feast. There are plenty of spaces to sit and relax inside and outside. Neighborhood is full of friendly people and it's easy to walk around. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Clean, well equipped, lovely place to say for me and my family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great Location for the Zoo and Sea World. Also close to the Airport. Owner goes out of her way to make you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

A quiet neighborhood, but still very easy to get to the zoo, downtown, or anywhere else we wanted to go. We appreciated the quick and clear communication from the hosts and their hospitality in putting up a Christmas tree for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Stayed with family. Comfortable home, nicely decorated, great communication with the owner. Central location, easy access to the zoo & beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RELAXING GETAWAY SPOT

This place was comfortable. The location was great, very close to many great restaurants and activities. The host made sure we were comfortable and communicated with us when needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Comfortable, nice back yard with great view of the canyon, walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and centrally located

The house was cute and very centrally located. We were less than 15 minutes away from everything we wanted to see and do. The freeway onramp was close but I never heard traffic noise and the house is tucked into a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful hosts and stay!

We needed a place to go after a bad leak at our house meant we had to spend 3 weeks in a rental. They were so communicative, flexible and friendly! Such a cute part of University Heights-very walkable and quiet at night. The house has plenty of space and charm!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house. Nice neighborhood. Fantastic host

Alex was very responsive and helpful. The house itself was well renovated and stocked. The beds and pillows were super comfy and clean. We were very happy with our stay in this lovely house. Tip for Alex: please lubricate the doors. and also add a guestbook with basic info (wifi pass, house rules, etc).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zoo mania

Overall the location has a lot to offer close by food and entertainment and the home has a cozy vibe very nice neighborhood. I would say read the instructions left on the table by the host instead of the instructions on verbo for the wifi .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice, but could be better

I posted a longer review on the 3/21-22 stay; we stayed 3/17-21 then extended by 1 night. Good stay overall, but could have been better (no wifi, kitchen lacks some essentials, etc.).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, nice location

A group of 5 adults stayed for an entire week. We found the house spacious, well kept, clean and comfortable. Location made it super easy to get to all our planned activities. Check in was a breeze, communication with the host was excellent and NO crazy list of expectations from the host. Except for sharp knives (which I've never found in a VRBO) the kitchen was better equipped than I've seen in years of vacationing & corporate housing. I'm docking one star for window coverings that we found insufficient in bedrooms & bath, otherwise I do recommend the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in great neighborhood

Really cute house, felt cozy but spacious. Neighborhood is fantastic, nice walk to the Hillcrest farmers’ market on Sunday. Huge back yard; my only criticism is that the yard was described as fully fenced—it was mostly fenced except for a ~3ft wide section that had only a short/low portable gate that was not in place on arrival, and still jumpable by the family dog when in place. This is a minor thing, and we were grateful the house even allowed dogs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is everything

This property has it! It is close to everything you'll do in San Diego, and a quick hop to the freeway system. It is a lovely and unique property with a full kitchen and comfortable beds, comfortable bedding, and a fantastic assortment of pillows. The owner seems to have every streaming service subscribed, too. There is a yard for pets, the neighborhood is safe and reasonably quiet, parking and check-in were very easy, and it has a washer/dryer combo for longer stays! The owner was very communicative and responsive as well. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone heading to San Diego for fun. We were there for comic-con this time. 5 men and one woman ages 23-53 stayed here with no issues with the hot water in the shower or maintaining individual privacy. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bday trip

Stayed here with my children and grandchildren who range in age from 23-3. Our hosts were absolutely AMAZING. I requested to come in a day earlier than I originally booked and they went above and beyond to have things ready for us on a day’s notice. They were very attentive and did their very best to predict our needs. The location is great. 10-minutes from mission beach and Petco stadium. The neighborhood is charming and people were very friendly. Grocery store and small markets all within walking distance which was great because the house had everything else we needed to prepare meals. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Extra linens were a plus. The backyard was spacious and again had everything we needed to comfortably enjoy the beautiful weather. This will be our go-to spot for future trips. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than what we expected

Where do I start? Our flight was delayed almost 5 hours so we didn’t check into the house until the evening. Super tired driving from LAX. Zero issues. The house itself was much bigger than we expected based on the photos alone. The extra room and backyard was an added bonus which our family of 5 really liked. The bedrooms had plenty of space to unpack and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything and was fully stocked. The location was a nice base camp for our daily excursions to San Diego. The Sunday farmers market was a pleasant surprise. Driveway parking was yet another bonus. Large enough to fit our rental van. We miss the house already since it’s one of the better Vrbos and ABs we’ve stayed at. Totally recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice, but could be better

The home was very clean. It was generally comfortable; the front room bed was too firm. Back yard has a great view, overlooking a little gulch with great bird life (I really enjoyed the birds!). The kitchen needs to be better supplied, with butter knives, small sharp knives (only a few very large ones were present), serving spoons, normal size pots/pans. The wifi did not work. When I asked about wifi, I was told to try the north side of the home. The home is not huge, and there was no access to wifi anywhere in the home. Also, the checking in process was a bit rough. I asked for check-in info a few days ahead, and was told I would be given the details later. I then received no communication. The day of checking in, I tried to reach the owner, and ended up just going to the home, where fortunately I found the keys and was able to get in. The owner lives next-door, and introduced herself during our stay, and was friendly. She was responsive to questions during our stay, although some problems were not resolved adequately (like the wifi). Also, I was told I would not be double-charged for cleaning (I stayed 3/17-21, then extended by one day), but thus far I have not gotten my money back on the extra $75 cleaning fee. The light switches in the home are "modern" switches that are challenging to figure out; perhaps some instructions along with the remote control switches would be helpful for those used to the old fashioned switches that actually turn the lights on or off when switched (it took pressing buttons several times to get these lights to work). The neighborhood/location were fine, and all in all we had a great time in San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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