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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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San Diego, California
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

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

  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

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
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Baja Betty's - ‬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.

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

Summary:
UNBELIEVABLE LOCATION! Walkable to all that Balboa Park has to offer and a 3 minute drive to the world famous San Diego Zoo! This Spanish-style home comes fully equipped with everything you'd need for your stay & with tons of charm!

The Space:
2 bedrooms: one king bed, one queen bed. *Please note that you have to walk through the first bedroom to get to the second* (or use the back patio door for access to the second bedroom). The detached garage and long driveway provide plenty of parking. There is a BBQ grill and a wonderful outdoor dining and lounge set on astroturf for some fun in the sun! This unit is part of a duplex; you may encounter the guest in the neighboring unit, but there are no shared spaces other than the backyard.

Guest Access:
Guest access is completely contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to check-in.

The Neighborhood:
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.

Other Things to Note:
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!

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 645453, STR-05224L

Property is also known as

635aab202ce5540082209143

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 7.2 mi (19-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 8.5 mi (19-min drive) from Mission Beach. 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, historic home layout

House was as described. Location great for all Balboa Park activities. Easy to get to, street and off-street parking available. Comfy beds, well appointed bathroom & kitchen. Check out requirements minimal and reasonable. Things to consider if this is the right space for you: Unit shares walls with another unit belonging to the same owner. Walls are thin so you may hear the other group if there is one and they will hear you. It's an old home with a unique layout. Bedrooms are connected. So you have to pass through one to get to the backyard or to the bathroom/living areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Libby T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, but....

Lovely, comfortable home in a great location next to Balboa Park. But, the reason for 4 stars instead 5, is that we were disturbed by noisy leaf-blowing (which I find to be one of the most useless and obnoxious of human energy wastes) for several hours shortly after our arrival in the late afternoon. This was very surprising given that the "lawn" was entirely astroturf. Why not plant a native, California plants garden that supports a diversity of wildlife and provides more interest to humans as well, and "leave off the leaf-blowing."
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh L., Los Angeles area

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Latasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 star

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

6/10 Okay

Aaron M., Santa Clarita, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin B., Fulshear, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Upas

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

10/10 Excellent

Leora L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best stay ever

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful home in San Diego and loved everything about it. Whoever wrote that last review about this home is so inaccurate and not true. The location was perfect and centrally located to everything in San Diego. The house offered everything we need. The cleanliness was suburb, and I can tell the host didn’t miss a thing. We enjoyed the living room space as well as back yard space to sit and have coffee. The host was very helpful and communication was great from the start. Check in was easy, parking was available and there’s even a washer and dryer to use. All in all we had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed the house and the amenities. Loved being close to all things and I would definitely recommend this home and vacation rentals by Aaron to anyone needing a home in San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Greg O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Do Not Stay Here

Check in was supposed to be 3 pm. Drove 8 hours and arrived at 3:40. Housekeeper in the house cleaning. Said she would be done in 20 minutes. House was dirty when we went in. Pictures can make any place look good. House is in original condition and furniture old and not in good condition. House is on a very busy street across from a middle school with the addition of zoo traffic. We were provided with 2 rolls of toilet paper and no Kleenex. Find somewhere else to stay!
Stayed 26 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Herb M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Zoo trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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