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Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest

Vacation home near Balboa Park in San Diego

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marston House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Your stay at this Hillcrest vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marston House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Visitor Information Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hotel Circle - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Cie - ‬9 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.

Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest

This beautifully restored California cottage offers four equally comfortable bedrooms—two with king beds and two with queens—providing a perfect blend of space and style. Thoughtfully remodeled, the home features two brand-new bathrooms and a modern kitchen, all while retaining its 1920s charm. Enjoy coffee in the flower-filled front courtyard or host a BBQ on the rear deck under the trees. The downstairs king bedroom even includes its own private patio for added relaxation.

Tucked into a peaceful canyon setting—rare for such a central location—you’ll enjoy a serene retreat just minutes from the vibrant neighborhoods of Hillcrest and Mission Hills. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance, making it easy to explore without a car. Outfitted with premium linens, gleaming hardwood floors, and vintage San Diego touches throughout, this home offers the ultimate Southern California getaway.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Theme park 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: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
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:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

There is a $500 non refundable reservation fee for any reservations canceled prior to 60 days of arrival date.
Quiet hours are 9 pm - 8 am. Absolutely no loud noise or parties of any kind day or night. Any noise complaints may result in cessation of stay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: There is a $100 pet fee per pet.

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-00456L, 624585

Property is also known as

Upscale Urban Retreat Near the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego
Upscale Urban Retreat Near the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest to the airport?

This vacation home is 3 mi (6-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.8 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach and 11.7 mi (22-min drive) from La Jolla Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from San Diego.

Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trisa Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, lovely home

We picked this home to be our sanctuary during Comic Con. It was well-appointed, super clean and cute, and in a great location. We appreciated the off-street parking for two smaller SUVs, and the central AC was greatly appreciated. Comfy beds, soft towels, and a great living area to unwind in. Quiet neighborhood. House had lots of amenities that we didn’t use but it was cool to see them: beach towels, baby items and gates. The stairs are steep - not a problem for adults. We really liked staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended!

The home was lovely and worked great for my family's stay in San Diego. Very comfortable accommodations and no small detail was missed. The homeowner was communicative and helpful and quickly jumped on a small (quite inconsequential) inconvenience when brought to her attention. I certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet, comfortable home right in the heart of San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and comfortable stay!

Overall we were very happy with our stay at this house in Hillcrest. It was very clean and comfortable and plenty of space for our party of seven; five adults and two children. We rented a car but many places were within walking distance. The house was very comfortable to return to after a long day on our outings. Great place! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect San Diego Getaway

The house was well appointed and very cozy. The outdoor spaces are lovely. The neighborhood is perfect - short walk to restaurants and shops yet quiet. The bathrooms are newly remodeled and very nice - bidets in both bathrooms was a major bonus :-) Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Perfect location & beautiful home. Jane was a great host. Will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K., Mokelumne Hill, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This house was beautiful and comfortable. It’s the nicest VRBO I have ever stayed at. Jane was a pleasure to work with too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and comfortable

This is an amazing property on a quiet street but walkable to great Hillcrest spots. Kitchen was well stocked and there were thoughtful touches throughout. Also loved the two outdoor spaces!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and well-equipped!

We stayed in two different VRBO properties in San Diego, and the first thing my son said walking into this property was "this is so much nicer than our last place!" The bedrooms were great and the kitchen had everything we needed. The bathrooms had all the basic toiletries and everyone liked the heated toilet seats! The outdoor areas were so cute - too bad it rained too much for us to use them. Hillcrest is a very convenient location for seeing all of San Diego! I highly recommend staying at this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Pleasant

Our group was very comfortable and location was perfect for business and pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Gabriela M.

Family friendly

The home was beautiful. Located in a very nice neighborhood . We enjoyed the proximity to a lot of the downtown attractions/activities and the beach . The only negatives were that there were small spiders and spider webs in the downstairs bedrooms , a drawer was missing a handle and a remote had no batteries. The batteries were dropped off to us as soon as we made the property manager aware so that was very nice . Overall a great rental for a family getaway !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Columbus Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

Loved everything with this 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Evenings grilling on the patio. Can walk to grocery store and Mexican cafes for breakfast. 5-10 min drive to all the major attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sohail k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the stay here

Good location, great home - would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect base to explore but you may not want to leave!

The property is great. Well presented and a great set up with everything you need for you stay. Sitting on the balcony, watching one of the huge TVs or eating around the kitchen table, everything was great. Jane, the host is lovely and can’t do enough for you. The perfect hostess! Property location is great. Close to the airport but not too close to hear the planes. Close to loads of neighbors and the freeway so getting anywhere is easy. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valarie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This place was perfect for a girls weekend! Very spacious and adorable!! Jane was amazing and very responsive

10/10 Excellent

wendy c., vail

Liked: Cleanliness

wedding weekend

Our family was in San Diego for a long weekend for a wedding. The location, the home, everything was perfect. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay in San Diego!

This property is exactly as the photos indicate: charming, very roomy King bedrooms (Queen bedrooms were smaller, but also very nice), clean, enjoyable outdoor areas & great location! We were 5 women on a girls weekend and the house was just perfect - it made our stay in San Diego. Jane was wonderful to work with and very quick to respond to communication. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing Bach weekend

This rental place is wonderful, owner Jane was really nice and answer our questions right away always. My group of friends all came from different states for a bachelorette weekend. We end up going to a baseball game, zoo, beach, gaslamp, little Italy with out any problem since everything is pretty much 15 mins away. Wonderful stay. highly recommended for anyone. all 4 rooms were very clean and comfortable as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S., Morgantown

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect base of operations for exploring San Diego

This property is exactly as advertised -- cute, comfortable and clean. We traveled with three sons (25,19 and 17) for Comic-Con and to sightsee for a few days. We'd stayed in Hillcrest before, so we knew we'd love the neighborhood. Anything we needed was within walking distance, and Ubers were quick to respond anytime we ventured farther out. We had traveled from Pittsburgh so were exhausted after so many hours on the move, and Jane let us drop off our bags while the housekeepers finished their work from the previous guests. We killed a few hours with lunch, then Jane texted to tell us we could check in 2 hours early. It's a little thing, but it was so appreciated! Each of the boys had their own rooms, and two of them shared the downstairs bath. They were happy for their privacy, and so was I! The house was immaculate, the kitchen had all the basics, and the master BR and LR had great smart TVs set up with Hulu, Netflix, etc. It was the perfect place to rest and unwind between adventures. The neighborhood is ordinarily quiet and peaceful, too. I can't recommend it highly enough. The only downside for us was something that was clearly beyond Jane's control: There was a huge sewer and water construction project literally outside our front door that started with jackhammers and trucks at 7 a.m. Fortunately, we are early risers, and the boys sleep like the dead, so it didn't bother us too much, but if you're staying anytime soon and are NOT an early riser, I'd recommend checking with Jane to make sure the work has been completed. We loved it here and will definitely seek it out next time we visit San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stellar stay!

Everything about this listing is spot on, the property is perfect in every way. Clean, cozy, comfortable, and the location can’t be beat! 8-10 mins to the airport, walking (or scooter It’s fun!) distance to the heart of Hillcrest. Jane was extremely helpful and made my first rental experience a very high bar to beat! We had 7 people in the house and barely knew it. Looking forward to visiting San Diego again and staying in my new favorite house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

2019 4th of July

Awesome place. Awesome experience. Everything we needed was provided. Great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

As advertised

This is a great location and a wonderful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gracie S.

Great Location and Stay!

Each year a dear friend and I get together to have a girls retreat. This year we picked San Diego. The best part was staying at the Hillcrest house! It was clean, beautifully restored, warm and inviting, well appointed, and the location was great. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Jane was great to deal with and very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Amazing experience!

Beautiful home! A group of friends and I stayed at Jane's. It was such a lovely experience and I highly recommend staying here in you are visiting the San Diego area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonali Z.

Wonderful home and host

Jane's home is beautiful and was very comfortable for our whole family! Jane was also a really great host and super helpful when we needed it. The house is in a great central location in San Diego and was super convenient to get to Gas Lamp, Little Italy, and anywhere else we wanted to go. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janine V.

Great location! Great home! Great host!

House is a sweet 4 bedroom home that was perfect for our group of 8 adults and 2 kids. It was very clean and tidy. Bathroom is updated with subway tiles and marble. Shower head was a Hansgrohe. Even the shower soap dispenser was a Simplehuman. My point is the host (Jane) didn't go cheap because it's a rental property. The faucet handle in the bathroom of the bottom floor was broken but it didn't hinder its performance. Hot water gets hot real quick so that was nice for morning showers :-) Something as simple as that makes such a difference to a stay. You can tell that Jane put thought into your convenience such as USB power outlets and luggage racks. I know others have noted but the wine, chocolate and nuts was a very nice touch. The location is fantastic. It is near everything. Took us minutes to get to SeaWorld, La Jolla, downtown, etc. Vons, WholeFoods, restaurants are just minutes away. You can even walked to nearby restaurants for a few drinks if you didn't want to drive or Uber. Jane is very quick to respond! She was easy to deal with and very accommodating to your requests or questions. I definitely recommend and certainly will book again without hesitation. Keep up the great work Jane!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

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