University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights apartment places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. UC San Diego Health and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape
Centrally located in a quiet neighborhood, walkable to grocery stores, and close to the best open parks and beaches San Diego has to offer, book your escape with us and find out why our gorgeous weather is one of the top reasons guests come to town!
Check out our discounts for essential workers, educators and extended stays.
Stays between 1/21 and 2/7 may be affected by construction in the unit above ours.
We know what's important to travelers because we've ventured all over the world ourselves.
This luxurious getaway, located in the heart of all the culture and character that is the Hillcrest neighborhood, provides the perfect blend of comfort, cleanliness, distance from points of interest, and value.
Location (all times listed represent driving distance unless otherwise noted): - Walking distance from San Diego's best dining, shopping, and nightlife on University Ave. - Minutes from several grocery stores - 10 minutes from the beach. - 5 minutes from the world-famous San Diego Zoo. - 5 minutes from Fashion Valley and Mission Valley shopping. - 10 minutes from Sea World. - 5 minutes from Balboa Park. - 10 minutes from Downtown, Little Italy, and Old Town. - 10 minutes from airport. - Farmer's Market a few blocks away.
Features - Very quiet location for a peaceful night's sleep, but still just 2 blocks from Washington Ave. - 1 king bed + 1 queen bed + 1 queen sofa sleeper. - Plenty of street parking. - Washer/dryer. - Full kitchen. - Garden available for use.
Adjacent neighborhoods: North Park, Bankers Hill, University Heights, Mission Hills, Normal Heights, Kennsington, South Park, Little Italy, Old Town, Mission Valley.
We've lived in this beautiful city all of our lives. We'll be glad to help point you in the right direction for the best places to go and activities to do so you can make the best of your stay!
Guests will have access to the entire unit. The property also has a shared back yard to which you will have access.
While we are available should any questions, comments or concerns arise, the guest will have full privacy.
Hillcrest is one of San Diego's most trendy and fun neighborhoods with tons of great local coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and shopping. Centrally located, this is where the locals hang out.
Walking distance from everything Hillcrest has to offer but to venture further out, there are bus stops within a few blocks. If you have a car, there is close freeway access and and ample street parking.
Please check out our other listings for additional availability and occupancy, or feel free to send a note if you're interested in booking multiple apartments for your stay for larger groups. Please see our auto-reply that is sent to you immediately after you make a reservation as it will require a response within 24 hours. We may also require your e-signature for a rental agreement, and a link to that agreement will also be provided in the same auto-reply.
By booking this property, you are acknowledging that you have read and will abide by the Good Neighbor Policy outlined below.
GENERAL Standard check-in time is 4 PM and check-out is 10 AM. We thank you for not smoking and not bringing any pets onto the premises.
Please ensure that the total number of guests you specify in your booking is accurate, including all infants and babies of all ages, and let us know if that changes. We will only accommodate those guests specified and no more above and beyond that number, especially due to municipal codes regarding occupancy.
NOISE & GATHERINGS Due to the residential nature of our neighborhood and out of respect for our neighbors, we have a strict policy against social gatherings or any other loud/disruptive activities, especially after 9pm. This also means no visitors (anyone not already accounted for in the booking and already staying here) at any time. Our property manager lives nearby and he’s had to ask guests to leave in the past for throwing parties.
OCCUPANCY Please note the maximum occupancy and number of bedrooms specified in this listing. The maximum number of guests, including all infants and children, shall not exceed this number at all times.
SAFETY There may be cameras present on the exterior of the property. Please see the listing for further details. Cameras must remain clear and not be tampered with or blocked in any way.
STAYS LONGER THAN 30 NIGHTS The booking site does not have a mechanism for recurring charges, but as a benefit to both us and the guest, we do require a recurring cleaning of the unit to be scheduled once every 2-3 weeks at an additional cost equal to the original cleaning fee each time, and this would include cleaning of towels and linens. This is charged separately for each individual cleaning.
FURNISHINGS Moving existing furniture out of the apartment or new furniture into it without consent of the host is strictly prohibited. Moving large furniture within the apartment from one room to another is also prohibited as our housekeeper may not be able to physically move it back once you depart.
PARKING Parking details are specified in the Amenities section of this listing. If there is no reserved parking, please observe all posted parking restrictions when utilizing public parking.
TRASH & RECYCLING Use blue bins for recycling, green bins for food waste, and black bins for everything else.
INFANTS & BABIES If our space is listed as child-friendly, it’s because we’ve had many families with infants request to stay. While we’re happy to host those groups, please note that we do not provide cribs, pack and plays, or infant bedding, so plan accordingly if needed. However, if our space is listed as not suitable for children under 12, that means we are unable to accommodate young guests for safety or comfort reasons.
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT We are pleased to provide you with internet service during your stay. By utilizing our internet connection, you agree not to download, share or otherwise use others' copyrighted content, such as movies, music, computer games or television shows without proper authorization
OTHER We understand that accidents happen. If anything breaks during your stay (e.g., a wine glass, photo frame, vase), please let us know right away so we can clean it properly for the next guest. We generally don’t charge for small items or decor, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
We trust your stay will be a pleasant one, and we would be grateful if you would consider leaving a positive review following your visit. Should any concerns arise during your stay, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can resolve them promptly. Please note that, in line with Airbnb’s policy prohibiting compensation in exchange for reviews, any courtesy refunds will be issued 14 days after checkout.
If a guest violates these house rules, an incident management fee of up to $500 may be charged to cover the administrative time, travel, and effort required to investigate and resolve the issue. This fee is separate from any additional costs related to damages, extra cleaning, or penalties for specific violations.
CITY REGULATIONS The City noise limits pursuant to Municipal Code sections 59.5.0401 and 59.5.0501, and remedies available to the City to address and enforce violations, including the issuance of individual administrative citations in an amount up to $1,000 to each guest and to the host. Upon a failure to vacate by the expiration of the occupancy term, guests may be deemed trespassers and may be subject to removal by relevant authorities Pursuant to Chapter 5, Article 1, Division 10 of the Municipal Code, if the police are called to address public peace, health, safety, or general welfare issues, guests may be responsible for the cost of the police response.
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: 990 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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-03664L, 608622
Property is also known as
New Charming Hillcrest 2 br Close to Everything!
New Charming Hillcrest 2-br, Close to Everything! Apartment
New Charming Hillcrest 2-br, Close to Everything! San Diego
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape to the airport?
This apartment is 5.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape to the beach?
This apartment is 8 mi (15-min drive) from Mission Beach and 8.8 mi (18-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape to downtown San Diego?
This apartment is 2.8 mi away from San Diego.
Charming 2br, perfect San Diego escape Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kerri S.
Feb 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Host 2 bedrooms in great neighborhood
My husband and I came to celebrate our granddaughter's first birthday in San Diego and this place was perfect. It had two bedrooms and bathrooms so our grandkids could come and take naps, etc. The neighborhood is very walkable, and we found a great ice cream shop called Stella and Beans. Jeff and his whole group were very responsive example when we arrived someone was parked in the parking spot we had (yes it has its own parking too) and Julie was able to assist us with resolving the matter in minutes.Thanks so much for an amazing trip we will be back.
Kerri S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashiyana I.
Jul 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
Place is clean, comfortable and well stocked. The bottled water, extra supplies and cute decorations were all a plus!! Convenient location to all attractions and freeways. Host is great at communication. Parking on the street was not too bad. Quiet neighbors. I would definitely stay here again!!
Ashiyana I.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monica K.
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome neighborhood
Close to everything and local brewpubs, restaurants, and dance clubs were awesome! Great place to stay. Very thorough instructions from owners on how to get into the place and how to use everything. You can hear the people upstairs if someone is staying there.
Monica K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill & Jonathan A.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
We enjoyed this property for our San Diego vacation! It is a short drive to all the major San Diego attractions and around the corner to the grocery store. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with even quieter neighbors. Would highly recommend for your trip to the area!
Jill & Jonathan A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Constance Y., burnsville Mn
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
My friend and I found this property very clean.
The location was close to zoo, Balboa Park, and airport. It was nice to have the on site umbrellas as it did a lot of raining on our visit.
The house is quaint and redone and updated ,as it is an older home. Loved the big closets. Jeff was easy to contact and responded quickly to our need.
Thank you!
Constance Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Madelon P., Mesa
Oct 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for us...
I was a little worried about the parking situation (usually I only rent with a guaranteed parking space), but we had no problems. The kitchen has been remodeled, and it is a great space to work in, lots of prep area. My only suggestion would be to replace the built in microwave with a counter top model (the built in microwave was placed unusually high above the stove). Gas stove was wonderful! The beds were comfortable and we weten't bothered by outside noises or noises from the other attached rental units. Felt safe and secure, and would definitely rent again. NOTE: There are several steps leading up to the front door, with no rail...if you have a problem navigating steps you may want to take this into consideration.
Madelon P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Nataly P., -
May 24, 2017
Comfortable and conveniently located
Loved staying here! So close to shops, restaurants and Balboa park. The location is perfect. Comfortable space and beds. Jeff was quick to reach out and make sure our needs were met. The only thing I suggest is to bring a fan or sound machine if you're a light sleeper. We did hear the guests in the 2 other units, but it wasn't an issue for us. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Nataly P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
8/10 Good
Maria Alice G.
Jan 25, 2017
very nice place
We stayed in this place during the Christmas and New Year holidays. It was a wonderful period. The place is well decorated, in a nice neighborhood. There are numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance. If you want make dinner at home, there is an interesting farmer market nearby. As we appreciate to have dinner at home, the only not so good was the tableware. The kitchen could have some more tableware (plates, cutlery, mugs, in porcelain) and this would make a much nicer dinner table and ease the use of microwave. But no doubt, we would stay again in such nice place. Jeff was quick to respond our emails and was very kind answering our phone calls.
Maria Alice G.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2016
10/10 Excellent
K T.
Oct 11, 2016
Convenient and comfortable
Great location and very comfortable. We found plenty of food and drink options close by as well as a really cool coffee house, Lestat. I went there daily to get my mother in law and I coffee and pastries.
The beds here were very comfortable and we enjoyed the garden area out back too. The host was very accommodating and quick to get back to us when we contacted him.
Enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.
K T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
10/10 Excellent
Conner P.
Sep 14, 2016
Excellent House and Location
The property was great. Updated interior, quiet neighborhood, close to pretty much everything. Jeff was also great--extremely responsive and accommodating. Would recommend!
Conner P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
10/10 Excellent
Lila C.
Jul 2, 2016
Loved our stay in this beautiful, cozy home.
What a beautiful, clean, modern, cozy place to vacation. my daughter and I loved it.!! Jeff was great and very accommodating. It's close to many restaurants. We definitely plan on coming back. Thank you. Lila and Alyssa
Lila C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
10/10 Excellent
Carole P.
Apr 9, 2016
Hillcrest haven!
We stayed for a long weekend and wished we could have stayed longer! After spending all day and evening running around to all the great places in San Diego, we had a lovely retreat to come back to. First, it's in a fantastic location - close to downtown Hillcrest and certainly walkable. The apartment was comfortable and Jeff left us a nice bottle of wine and snacks to greet us when we arrived. The bed and bedding were super comfortable and the place was immaculate. Plus the kitchen is thoughtfully organized and equipped for making coffee in the morning and sipping it in the courtyard behind the house. Can't say enough about how awesome this home is and what an incredibly amazing host that Jeff is. We'll be back!!!
Carole P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
10/10 Excellent
Wendy K.
Mar 25, 2016
Successful Last Minute Vacay!
On Friday, we were looking for a one night getaway for Saturday. It was so great that we were able to book the place last minute and with ease! Jeff was quick to respond to every email and made sure our short time there was refreshing! If we head out to San Diego again, there is no question that we will be staying here again!
Wendy K.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2016
8/10 Good
Jim S.
Mar 23, 2016
Spacious & comfortable 2 bedroom
Overall great space and great location. We had a car so it was easy for us to get around - I can't speak to public transportation in the area, but there are a few places to eat within walking distance. Came out for a golf trip with buddies, the place was clean and comfortable, and a nice place to unwind after hitting the links before heading out for a bite. Two nice size bedrooms, a good living area and separate kitchen. Would stay there again.