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Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck

Family-friendly stay near San Diego Zoo

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Kindred Hospital San Diego
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Diversionary Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and UC San Diego Health. San Diego Natural History Museum and Mission Valley Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kindred Hospital San Diego - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Diversionary Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mission Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Great Maple - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonny’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Crepperie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kronos Gyros Booth - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck

Perfectly located and custom built with travelers and family in mind. Totally private compact 2 bdrm/1 bath house with A/C, private entrance, full private roof top deck, with star gazing igloo and 2 outdoor patio! Eclectic neighborhood with our own quaint main street lined with amazing restaurants and bars-University Heights is where it's at! Only a short walk to Hillcrest and easy drive to North Park, $5 Uber ride to downtown, 10 minute drive to the zoo and balboa park, 15 minute drive to beaches.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please wash and put away any dishes used
Please bag up rubbish and recycling and leave outside the front door
Please turn AC off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: we welcome your furry family

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have everything you need to travel with infants

Events

No events allowed
Send request if inquiring for roof top deck

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
Note from host: send request if inquiring for roof top deck
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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: send request if inquiring for roof top deck 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-00216L, 623961

Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, well set up house in convenient location. Amanda was very responsive, pleasant and has house set up well. Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Did not cook since we were out and about all day. Condo was clean. Parking was easy as we were allowed to load and unload car near entrance before moving car.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was extremely communicative! She also went out of her way to decorate for Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lively stay and a perfect host! Many thanks, Amanda!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay in a lovely home. Located centrally for so many of San Diego’s attractions (only minutes from the Zoo!) with plenty of parking our accommodations had everything we needed. Amanda was a great host and communication with her was exceptional.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th visit. great as usual.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Easy to get around to different parts of the city and surrounding areas. Great place for a family with all of the amenities for our two year-old daughter. Consistent communication from the host. Easy street parking throughout our stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!! The beach is about an 8-15 minute drive depending on traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property…we will definitely stay here again when in town. Owner are great with communication…feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula and Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!We had everything we needed and MORE!Comfortable beds, the owner thought of everything we might need including beach towels and chairs. Perfect for our family of 3. The rooftop area was amazing!!We never had a problem finding a parking spot. Great, central location for all the “touristy” places!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unit, close driving distance to many tourist sites. Walking distance to a few restaurants and bars on Park. Fantastic water pressure for the shower! Lots of beach and kid-friendly gear provided. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again when I return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Wake Forest, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great weekend in San Diego. The location is very central so you can get downtown and the beach very easily. It was nice to be able to have places to dine on Park ave within walking distance. The unit was very nice. It had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect for our zoo, Balboa park and Sea World plans. Safe, quiet and cozy location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amanda’s VRBO was perfect for our family vacation in San Diego. The location is excellent. 10-20 minutes from everywhere you want to go and in a really quiet neighborhood that felt very safe. The space itself was really quaintly decorated making it welcoming and homey. Very clean! Great beds for all four of us. High ceilings make it feel big. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

I was really surprised at how great if a location this is. I was prepared for traffic since it was a weekend in the Summer, but it seemed like we always ended up going against traffic. We didn't have any problems finding parking either.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Close to all activities. Great coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. Host was always available if needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Attentive nice hostThank you!!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Piotr K.

Liked: Cleanliness

great for short stay

Kitchen and bathroom were well equipped, though no dishwasher. Host gave great directions to locate entrance. Neighborhood was homey and quiet. Only concern was the master bed was not very comfortable for our older bodies.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply perfect!

This casita has everything you need and then some. Totally comfortable inside and such a bonus to have great outside space, directly off the main bedroom and of course, the rooftop area!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in San Diego

Great location minutes away from the Zoo and a bunch of restaurants. Space was clean and had all the amenities you need if you are traveling with kids. Host even provided a wagon for us to use while we went to the Zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Wonderful stay for our spring break in San Diego. This property is centrally located to everything we wanted to do... the zoo, sea world, Coronado, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, etc. Never more than a 20 min drive (as long as you don't hit traffic times). Home was comfortable and had everything we needed. My teens loved the roof even though the igloo was down due to a wide storm. Would for sure recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma L., TORRANCE USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Travelers

Amanda is a terrific host. She had everything we needed for our stay. Very quiet neighborhood & many things nearby. Plenty of parking & you can park in the alley which you can access the property through the back gate..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood

Enjoyed staying in a great neighborhood in San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

My husband, our 7-year-old daughter and myself enjoyed this lovely house January 2025. It was centrally located by the airport, zoo, Sea World and La Jolla beach. It felt very safe to walk around the neighborhood and there is a delicious authentic Mexican restaurant about 15 minutes away on foot. The host was very accommodating. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work and Play

We had a group of 4 female coworkers that needed a place close to our workshop. We need space to sleep but also have quick meetings. The space worked well for our needs was close to everything. Street parking is always a challenge but it worked out
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024