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Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!

Vacation home near Balboa Park in San Diego

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Outdoor dining
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Hillcrest vacation home, you'll find Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Globe Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Japanese Friendship Garden - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬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.

Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!

Welcome to your perfect getaway in Hillcrest! This delightful Spanish-style home is ideally situated within walking distance to the stunning Balboa Park, and just a quick 3-minute drive to the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. With its unique charm and character, this fully equipped retreat offers everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

Bedrooms: 2 cozy bedrooms await you, featuring a luxurious king bed in one room and a comfortable queen bed in the other. Please note that access to the second bedroom requires walking through the first bedroom, or you can conveniently use the back patio door for direct access.

Outdoor Oasis:
Step outside to discover a serene backyard filled with abundant fruit trees, including orange and lime trees, as well as green grape vines. Enjoy sunny afternoons grilling on the BBQ and dining al fresco with our outdoor dining and lounge set, all set on lush astroturf for a touch of fun in the sun!

Parking & Accessibility:
The property includes a detached garage and a long driveway, providing ample parking for your convenience.

Additional Information:
This charming unit is part of a duplex, so you may encounter guests in the neighboring unit. However, rest assured that the only shared space is the backyard, ensuring your privacy and comfort. Experience the best of San Diego from this charming home, where comfort meets convenience! Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories in this vibrant neighborhood.

Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.

Hillcrest is one of the hippest & most fabulous neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in town with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

This unit is part of a duplex; there is a one-bedroom unit on the right side of the house. The backyard is shared with other guests

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Pets are welcome! Our standard pet fee is $150 (this may vary dependent on length of stay & type of pet). Please let us know if you will be bringing along your furry friend!
Important notes/house rules:
-Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).
-Absolutely no parties or gatherings are permitted at our properties--being overly disruptive to neighbors will result in the immediate cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of any monies paid (including your refundable deposit).
- There is no smoking permitted at any of properties.
- Please treat our properties and, more importantly, our neighborhoods as you treat your own. Keep San Diego vacation rentals vibrant and thriving!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

Important notes/house rules: -Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 645453, STR-05224L

Property is also known as

509683

Frequently asked questions

How close is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.5 mi (19-min drive) from Mission Beach and 13.3 mi (25-min drive) from La Jolla Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from San Diego.

Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Merle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leora L.

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

Great stay

This is a lovely little property, perfect for our family during our trip to explore San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay. Fully stocked kitchen and lots of thoughtful details. Loved the vibes and the artwork. Big back yard. Great location. Responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described the stay was light and bright and appropriately breezy. The location was perfect for our trip to adventure in Balboa Park and to dine at great restaurants in Hillcrest. The place was vibrant and energetic yet ideal for the quick siesta before heading out to explore more. Thank you for a clean and convenient stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and pleasant. Please note you have to go from one bedroom to get to the other one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaixi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

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

Walk to zoo

We loved our stay. This property met our needs- quiet,walkingdistance to zoo and Balboa Park,near shopping and hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy E.

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

Great Location!

Walking distance to the zoo and Balboa Park. Convenient to most other places by car. Not fancy but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Awesome place to stay

It was absolutely awesome. Super close to the zoo and easy to get on and off the interstate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latasha L.

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

5 star

Great had a ball will stay at this property again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

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

Excellent location

Great location if you’re in town for activities in Balboa Park like the zoo and museums. House was clean and comfortable for our stay. Parking in SD is terrible so it was great to have off street parking if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
amazing location, cannot be beat! you can walk to the zoo and skip the parking nightmare
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Very nice property

Nice home, well stocked. Great to have a garage and driveway. Easy walks to balboa park. Great communication with property manager! Really enjoying our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin B.

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

Perfect location and charming home

The location makes this an ideal jumping off point for all San Diego adventures. You can walk to the zoo, and proximity to the zoo means there's lots of Ubers nearby. The house is comfortable and clean and the hosts were so easy to work with. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Upas

Beautiful location, very nice and comfortable home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Sunny San Diego

This place was great for the family & our dogs. Beautiful back yard was great to let the kids and dogs play. Close proximity to Balboa Park and all it has to offer meant less time driving & more time playing. Hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

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

Zoo trip

Great little house in Hillcrest area. walking distance to the zoo and Balboa Park trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Good Location

Good location for Zoo and Parks. Very comfortable and very good WiFi. New washer and dryer. Busy street traffic, thou no problems with parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you want to explore Balboa Park/San Diego Zoo. The house is clean and spacious in a quiet but interesting neighborhood. The kitchen is well supplied. Both bedrooms are fairly large. While you have to walk through the larger first bedroom to get to the second one, the second bedroom has a door to the back-yard area. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Beautiful little house

We had a very good time at this really nice house. Very close to the world famous zoo and Balboa Park. The neighborhood is very nice. The only thing is maybe some more pots and pans to cook with. All summed up: this place was very clean and very nice. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great customer service.

This property is exactly as advertised. It’s a very convenient location, especially to the San Diego zoo and the fabulous Balboa Park. Above all, the customer service provided by Aaron was a real pleasure. He stayed connected and helpful as needed. I would highly recommend this property for your stay in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Excellent

The property came as advertised, including furnishings, cleanliness, clarity of checkin and checkout, and surroundings. In the event of any issues, I had clear and prompt communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Herb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Solid property

Only one thing we wish we knew prior to booking; you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the second one It was awkward for us
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good location, clean house but noisy

The house was easy to find and access. It was clean and had everything we needed. The only problem we had was the noise coming from the streets around the house is extremely loud. The adjoining units tenants TV could be heard all night long. The walls are paper thin. Just be aware if you are a light sleeper like me you may have issues. I didn't sleep 3 of the 4 nights so we checked out early.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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