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Allure Retreat

Vacation home near San Diego Zoo in San Diego

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TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, offices
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 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

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Globe Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬11 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.

Allure Retreat

Luxury and relaxation await in this spacious and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, located in the heart of Hillcrest just 1 block from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Our luxurious home is completely remodeled, using all high-end finishes and everything is new! The spacious interior boasts 2 large bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath and the other with access to the beautiful hall bathroom with luxury finishes, both with patio access.

Entertainers kitchen and dining area!

The Space:
Home features a 75-inch 4k Samsung QLED Smart TV with dedicated Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System.

- TV has Netflix, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Fubo, etc. It is also Airplay/Cast capable from your phone

The Neighborhood:
Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego located northwest of Balboa Park. It is an accepting urban village with a small town feel. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity and locally-owned businesses including eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and boutique shopping. It is also known for its salons and spas, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the city.

Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego

Getting Around:
Being in the heart of the city, Balboa Park and Hillcrest are accessible by a number of major streets. Additionally, Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare is easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes nearby.

Other Things to Note:
There is a brand new stackable washer/dryer unit located in the garage.

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

No smoking, loud music or parties. We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional o...

Pets

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

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 642480, STR-04330L

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Allure Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.4 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Allure Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Allure Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.5 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach and 7.1 mi (17-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Allure Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Allure Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Allure Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Allure Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Allure Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Allure Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Allure Retreat to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from San Diego.

Allure Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location for visiting zoo or Balboa park. 10 minutes to downtown and airport. Comfortable beds and couch. Worked well for family of four with two young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to the Zoo and walking distance to several nice restaurants. The property was as pictured and is nicely furnished. Communication with Efrain was quick. However, the description of washer/dryer and "garage parking available" on the site is misleading and not accurate. There is no washer/dryer in the house. The washer/dryer is in a separate garage which is only accessible by entering into another person's yard. We only received the directions on how to access the garage after requesting it twice, and then we ended up being confronted by the other person and their dog while trying to get our laundry. It was a disconcerting experience. There is also no "garage parking" for this house. Parking is on the street, which can be iffy since parking is a commodity around the neighborhood. All in all, it was a good (but not fantastic) experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was perfect! Great neighborhood and very well kept house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house. Beautiful! Every thing you need to get started was provided. Location is excellent even though I didn't take advantage of it's closeness to Balboa Park. Friendly neighbors next door. Very friendly! Very communicative and attentive host. Thank you, Ms. Gina! Would recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is great and maintained very nicely. Some essentials are included that made the stay very convenient. Hosts respond promptly and were so helpful. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean property, communicative hosts. I will definitely consider this place again when I return to Hillcrest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann B.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and very cozy

Nice clean property, easy check in and check out and the property owner was very easy and pleasant to communicate with. Neighborhood was very quiet and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

great house, great communication

My family of 4 enjoyed our stay at this property and found it had great amenities and a fantastic location to everything we wanted to access in San Diego. It was also kid safe with enough room for them to move around. The only tiny issues we had were that the floors were pretty dusty upon check in but it didn't impact our stay much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillcrest Retreat

Allure Retreat was a great place to stay! It was everything that was advertised and more. The best location for what we wanted to do in San Diego! VERY clean and organized. Efrain was very responsive to all correspondence and I enjoyed working with him during our stay. Would stay at Allure Retreat again without second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location

This house is in a great neighborhood and location! Everything we went to was very close- baseball game, fc stadium, SeaWorld, uss Midway, the zoo including Balboa park. If you love to walk this is the place for you- Balboa park, grocery stores are in walking distance. And to top it off, the area is very dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous home, great location and easy to get around

Great location, quiet neighborhood, could walk to the zoo and Balboa park. Clean property, very easy to check in/check out. Owners were very responsive. Easy and perfect for our family! Will definitely stay there again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZEHRA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, great location, Easy check in/out

The hosts were so helpful and responsive, and accommodated our group so well! The house is clean and stocked with everything that you need for a vacation. Would definitely come back here again if I ever make a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Location is good, walking distance to Balboa park. Recommend to walk to the Zoo, which is 15 minutes compared to 30 minutes of driving in traffic jams and parking during busy weekend hours. Apartment is nice, pretty modern. We had a good time. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V., Bozeman, Montana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Very walkable. Many city attractions very close by car or foot. Very nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property Location!

Spacious, clean, modern, quiet neighborhood, well located - just a few words to describe this property. Also easy parking and an easy drive to all areasof SD!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and clean house

I really enjoyed staying here. Check in was easy. The house was clean and spacious. The hosts were very attentative. I really appreciated the small things like water bottles, snacks and coffee being included.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Vacation

Excellent location and stay could not have been happier.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

don g.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego Zoo Trip Stay

Very nice unit....updated kitchen and baths...Nice having individual heat/ac units in each room....Hosts are attentive and easy to work with....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hello, everything was great love the property besides the water pressure it wasn’t that good in both bathrooms and the backyard creepy and lots of bug (spiders) but besides that everything was great. Would visit again definitely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Such a great VRBO property. Exactly as described, everything is new and working well. Will definitely rent from these folks again. Neal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place in a great neighborhood

We loved our stay! The accommodations were great, and the neighborhood vibe was outstanding. I don't know if or when we'll be back in San Diego, but I would stay here again if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had an enjoyable stay. It's a short walk to the zoo. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024