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PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking

Vacation home near Balboa Park in San Diego

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4603 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Diversionary Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Mission Valley Mall and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Diversionary Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • J.A. Cooley Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rich's Nightclub - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yard House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking

Your safety, comfort, and fun will continue to be of the utmost importance when staying here.

This gorgeously remodeled one bedroom home is conveniently located within historic University Heights. - a quick drive to the major attractions of San Diego and mere steps to plenty of shops and restaurants right outside your front door. Please also check our other listings if you can't find the dates you're looking for.

Located in the heart of University Heights, guests have the entire top floor of a two story building. There is a covered balcony off the back of the unit for the guests private use.

The bedroom boasts a king size bed and there is an additional queen bed in the fold out couch in living room.

University Heights is adjacent to both Hillcrest and Normal Heights. Its central location means that Downtown, Balboa Park, Mission Valley, San Diego State University and the San Diego Airport are all within a few minutes drive.

The area is brimming with a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, artist’s studios and live entertainment, primarily on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue.

University Heights is a tight-knit compact central-community that has everything nearby within walking distance and is known for being pedestrian friendly.

Commute time to anywhere in San Diego is about 20 minutes via Uber or Lyft and there are two available parking spaces for guests.

This unit is on the top floor of a two story building and requires the use of stairs for access. The ground floor unit is also available for booking and is called the Casa Nova.

Operated by experienced hosts, 31 Beaches, we are always available to help ensure you have a phenomenal experience. Our goal is to make sure every guest has the exact same awesome renting experience. Let us be your concierge, helping you find the best spots around town to make your stay as incredible as possible. 24/7 availability should anything arise during your stay.
In consideration of our future guests, please no smoking inside or outside of unit (this includes marijuana even though it’s legal here).
No guests unless approved by owners. Family is OK
Please be considerate of downstairs guests so they can reciprocate

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Property amenities

Beach

  • 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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 603 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

Rules

In consideration of our future guests, please no smoking inside or outside of unit (this includes marijuana even though it’s legal here).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
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 accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 630222, STR-01808L

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Porchlight Home Central San Diego Free Parking Apartment
Porchlight Home Central San Diego Free Parking San Diego
134446

Frequently asked questions

How close is PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking to the beach?

This vacation home is 9 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach and 13.8 mi (23-min drive) from La Jolla Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from San Diego.

PORCHLIGHT HOME Central San Diego FREE parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Porchlight, the apartment is large, clean and comfortable and located in a great neighborhood. Lots of food options nearby and central enough to get around San Diego easily. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kitty d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of attention to detail, comfortably furnished, clean and in a walkable neighborhood close to good restaurants. The dedicated covered parking space was definitely appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is very nice! We had a great stay. 3 coffee shops within the block! Felt like we were back in Seattle! The house had everything we needed and more. We would definitely stay there again! Thank you to the gracious hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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