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Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location!

Vacation home near Balboa Park in San Diego

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Middletown stay.Your stay at this Middletown vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Bay - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bcb Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aero Club Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪North Park Beer Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Indio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬19 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.

Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location!

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located, spacious 2 bedroom top floor retreat in lower Mission Hills, just 5 minutes north of Little Italy. Perched in one of the most prestigious & historic neighborhoods in San Diego. Be close to downtown, only 10 minutes to Mission Beach and centrally located for all the city has to offer. This is the perfect launching point to exploring San Diego, and coming home to this beautifully appointed home in this location is second to none.
The space
Come stay in our Mid-Century Modern, Urban Retreat in the Hills. Centrally located in San Diego, nestled between Little Italy and Old Town in Lower Mission Hills—just minutes away from the airport and downtown. Take advantage of the various outdoor spaces and enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the San Diego Harbor and city skyline views just at the end of the street. Steps away from the famous Starlite Restaurant, voted one of San Diego's best restaurants, and The Aero Club, a local favorite for their extensive whiskey selection, pool tables and pinball.

With so many people working from home, we designed a designated work space for our guests, and installed a mesh-wifi network with 600+ mbps download speed - plenty to run Zoom calls, watch Netflix, play Spotify, and connect 50+ devices at the same time.

You'll love the way this home lives, with the large living room area with views of the Hills and plenty of natural light for relaxing and entertainment set away from both bedrooms. The primary bedroom includes a large king-sized bed with a memory foam mattress. The second bedroom includes two full-sized beds with memory foam mattresses. The space is also maximized with a large sectional couch with fold out queen bed / sleeper. There are modern finishes throughout, a table for 4, designated desk, living room with large 65 inch TV, and private balcony area with loungers & coffee table. In addition, there is a large backyard patio with plenty of chairs, umbrella, gas stainless-steel BBQ grill, firepit, and more.
Guest access
Guests have full access to backyard with large patio area and private balcony with views of the hills. This unit is the entire top floor with it's own private entrance at the top of the stairs, and only accessible by guests renting this space.
License number
STR-07503L, 648673

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-07503L, 648673

Frequently asked questions

How close is Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi (10-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location!?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! on May 12, 2026 start from $327, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.3 mi (14-min drive) from Mission Beach and 7.9 mi (20-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from San Diego.

Modern House In The Hills | Killer Location! Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 10 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

sofia j.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The listing was completely inaccurate. We were dramatically misled about the size of the space. The pictures were incredibly misleading, and we had explained previously that we had wanted to have a birthday party there because of the small size of our apartment. We have now had to move the party to a different location because of this inconvenience, defeating the purpose of renting this in the first place. We are very unhappy with this experience. Also there is no parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lola B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised. The place was super small, with an outdated bathroom, filthy sofa, tiny kitchen, no views of hills. There were only 2 of us and can’t believe it says that 8 can stay. We spend cold nights, heater was not reaching master bedroom. There was no parking in the street and our designated spot was taken. The backyard area posted as good for parties, had trash, boxes with something hard to move, old fire wood, cans of paint, leaves on floor and furniture everywhere. Owners knew we were hosting a child party and were not good at communicating. Super expensive for what it was. Stay away from this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Celine L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is the worst rental property I’ve ever stayed at in my life. The couch is filthy stained, the front door handle fell off, the bathroom sink handles fell off, the kitchen is tiny and old, everything is too sticky to open. They left no toilet paper, no soap, shampoo, & most importantly NO HOT WATER. Backyard is inaccessible. Photos shown in the listing are highly edited and don’t meet quality standards in real life.I’ve sent 3 messages to the host & he didn’t respond to any of them. PLEASE Avoid this place at all costs.
Unfortunately, this couch didn’t meet expectations. It was already stained, creaked loudly whenever anyone sat on it, and wasn’t very comfortable. Didn’t look like the listing photos at all.
Front door handle fell off upon arrival. Seriously?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sonya c.

Liked: Cleanliness
the place was nice and clean but the listing was not accurate with the description of the property. when i checked in the host notified me that the backyard and laundry was off limits. i booked the place because it said birthday celebrations were welcome and because the backyard and laundry. it would’ve been nice to be notified of this before checking into the place. other than that the place was very pretty and comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room but wasnt able to reach the host before i arrived.Parking was a liitle challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karli T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern House Stay

We loved the property. It was perfect for us and was close to a lot (we did have a car). The apartment was clean and spacious. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and clean

Great stay! Beautiful property and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

JackieGC

We really enjoyed our stay!! Great location, close to all the places that we had planned to visit. Quiet and safe neighborhood. The place was really cozy, clean and big enough for our party of 7 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware of this place! Do not recommend it!

This Place has been one of the dirtiest places I’ve ever stayed at. Stinky and broken dishwasher which wouldn’t stop beeping all night long. Shower’s water pressure low, and shower’s doorframe was nasty. Located super close to airport and railways , loud noises all night long. I had asked previously to property manager about noise due to location near the airport and railway and property manager lied and stated it’s “tucked in” so I wouldn’t hear anything. I Communicated some concerns to property manager as soon as I got there and he just told me to “cancel reservation if I didn’t like it”. My family and I were traveling from out of town with nowhere else to stay so cancelling was not an option. He didn’t even try to hear me out. The place advertises that is for 8 people but there’s only enough silverware and dishware for 4. The kitchen table was so uncomfortable that only 2 people can sit in there. There was not even enough toilet paper for one night for a party of 8, less than half a roll in the house. Zero communication on how to put together the “queen bed” in living room. The outside patio was messy and someone else’s wetsuits lying in the patio. Not private like advertised. No washer or dryer in unit. No cleaning products in the home. Very basic utensils in kitchen. The house overall is very old, very dirty and lacks all the basic necessities to be a comfortable rental.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023