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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
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Valley Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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

  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kindred Hospital San Diego - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Diversionary Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mission Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonny’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Crepperie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Park & Rec - ‬11 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck to the airport?

This guesthouse is 5.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.1 mi (19-min drive) from Mission Beach and 8.9 mi (21-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

Is there free parking at Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck to downtown San Diego?

This guesthouse is 2.9 mi away from San Diego.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness

suited my needs

The property is just wonderful. The property is very comfortable. My son is in the Navy in San Diego. He wanted some home cooking. I made a casserole. The kitchen was stocked with all of the pots and pans that I needed. The only issue that we had was locating the entrance to the property. The entrance is in alley with a different number on the gate. I received my welcome packet on the day of our arrival. We had been traveling from Upstate NY all day. So we had the Vrbo address. Also, with it being dark outside, it was difficult to recognize the house from the pics that were posted on Vrbo. To be fair the host did mention the alley entrance with the different house number on the gate. After traveling all day , we just found that all very confusing. However, again, after we figured out the entrance, we had no other problems with the property. We enjoyed out stay there and would stay again if with visited San Diego again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, enjoyed our stay

The home is located exactly where we wanted to be to visit the museums and not too far to reach the beach. Was shocked how quickly we could get to the zoo. Probably saved us tons of time not having to navigate through CA traffic. We had a wonderful time and appreciated the house. The house is well setup and quite comfortable. It’s clean and nice to find someone that doesn’t cheap out on the little stuff such as toilet paper. The only slight issue was parking on the street but it’s not bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Neighborhood

Nice unit in a great part of SD.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week trip in SD

this place is so unique and quiet but close to everything in San Diego. The rooftop is a great place to go and soak up the california sun or lay under the globe and relax. would definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Family trip with 2 little kids (3 and 5). Comfy and convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024