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Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!

Cottage near Balboa Park in San Diego

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A patio with a wooden table and chairs, a grill, and a pergola with climbing plants.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

South Park stay.With a stay at this South Park cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Balboa Park and 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whistle Stop - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego City College - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bethel AME Church - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬6 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.

Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!

Walk to Bus Stop & Target | Dine Al Fresco in the Garden | South Park Neighborhood

Convenience is key, and this San Diego vacation rental delivers that and more! The 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is just a half-mile from Balboa Park — home to the San Diego Zoo and Japanese Friendship Garden. Plus, dining and nightlife in the Gaslamp Quarter are a quick 3-mile trip away! If you prefer a relaxing evening at home, enjoy a BBQ and drinks in the private garden.

-- THE PROPERTY --

TOT-658781 | STR-04182L

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed

COTTAGE FEATURES
- Private patio
- Gas grill w/ sink & mini fridge
- Indoor & outdoor dining
- Smart TV, board games

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven
- Keurig (coffee pods provided)
- Blender, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- Spices

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, detergent, iron & board
- Linens & towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers

FAQ
- 1 exterior security camera (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps for entry, single-story cottage

PARKING
- Free street parking

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site w/ a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walk to restaurants, transit, Target & Starbucks
- 0.5 miles to Balboa Park
- 3 miles to San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village & Petco Park
- 7 miles to Coronado Beach
- 5 miles to San Diego International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story cottage requires 3 steps for entry
- This property features 1 exterior security camera on the roof facing outward toward the front gate. It is inactive and does not look into any interior spaces
- There is another bookable vacation rental on-site, with a shared gated entrance to the property; other travelers may be present during your stay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

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
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. 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 STR-04182L, 658781

Property is also known as

528846

Frequently asked questions

How close is Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! to the airport?

This cottage is 5.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! to the beach?

This cottage is 10.1 mi (20-min drive) from Mission Beach and 6.6 mi (17-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! to downtown San Diego?

This cottage is 2 mi away from San Diego.

Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having laundry and a kitchen made our trip so much easier than a hotel. Great spot to get to everything in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in San Diego! Central to everything we wanted to do. Very clean, had all the amenities my family needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed and maintained! Wonderful walking neighborhood with lots of great restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madonna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cottage was perfect, great neighbor hood to walk for groceries, restaurants and breweries. Very safe place to stay and play.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and had everything we needed. Great attention to detail. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a great neighborhood. The cottage is loaded with every conceivable amenity. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maddy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out - loved staying in South Park, so walkable and cute. The space and bathroom was a little tight as we had 4 adults staying but it worked! The beds were SO comfortable with plenty of pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Perfect location for easy access to freeway, walking distance to cafes and brewery, very quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy living

The location was fantastic close to North Park, Balboa, and freeways to the beaches. Super quiet and serenaded with a red shoulder hawk and a visited by bunny on the flagstone patio.well appointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thought the house and location were great. The only issue was the Keurig broke and nobody came in to fix it so we went a couple of days with no coffee at the house. We did hear back from our inquiry on the issue but only once. Good thing is that there were a couple of coffee shops close we could walk to them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible find! This little cottage was so perfect for a long weekend in San Diego. We knew it was going to be raining over the weekend and wanted a place that was gonna be cozy and comfortable to hang out and this was such a great home away from home. Not only as the property adorable, private, and very well-maintained but the house was extremely clean and very comfortably furnished! It was so nice to have a full-size kitchen and washer and dryer and would be a great place for a longer stay as well! The bed was very comfortable, the TV and Wi-Fi were easy to use and the property is located close to everything with lots of options within walking distance for coffee and meals. We will definitely be back! Thank you to the lovely host for such a worthwhile rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was adorable! My sister and I had a great time. We were there 11 days. A friend came for 3 days. Very close to my daughter & family in North Park. Easy to get an Uber/Lyft within 5 minutes to go anywhere. Close to restaurants, Target, downtown, Balboa Park. Exceptionally clean, well organized, fully stocked with everything you would need. Toiletries, kitchen essentials, spices, foil, bags, saran wrap, oils, coffee pods!, etc. (Beyond!) Plenty of street parking. Manager/owner were very responsive. Only suggestions would be to have a grabber...I'm short and the step stool was difficult to get to extra bath towels, toilet paper up above. Add instructions on garbage area...pull the ring and push forward. Lock box was a little difficult, but ended up popping open. (Note: Property is in a flight path zone...as most of San Diego. We kept the doors and windows closed and didn't hear them.) We really enjoyed our time at the cottage!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephanie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This bungalow was great. Everything is as pictured. The only thing I would change is patio furniture. The set they have was very wobbly and uncomfortable. I chose this one in part looking forward to sitting outside. I didn’t feel comfortable sitting on it so that was a little disappointing. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed for the 2 nights we cooked. There is plenty of parking right out front. It is on a one way street so not many cars parked out front. Would definitely stay here again or the other bungalow on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christy W.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025