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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8114.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hidden Gem - Best Retreat in the middle of San Diego Long-Term Renters Welcome!

Enjoy a modern and stylish experience at this centrally located, brand new, innovative, three-story Modern House in the heart of Hillcrest and University Heights Neighborhood, with surrounding balconies and levels overseeing the Hillcrest skyline.

Property manager

Michael
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-05577L, 644603

About the area

San Diego

University Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Flicks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪01Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem - Best Retreat in the middle of San Diego Long-Term Renters Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem - Best Retreat in the middle of San Diego Long-Term Renters Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem - Best Retreat in the middle of San Diego Long-Term Renters Welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem - Best Retreat in the middle of San Diego Long-Term Renters Welcome! located?

Located in University Heights, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of UC San Diego Health, San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego Natural History Museum and Old Globe Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cory E.

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

Great home

Owner was very responsive and the home was great and met all of our needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Perfect Location

Great property with perfect location to everything around San Diego. The walking distance to hill crest including 5 minutes to Trader Joe’s was essential. A little bit tricky with having two under 2 because the unit is so tall and not too much open space, but we were able to tire them out going up and down the stairs. Great place to recharge but would probably stick more for a guys/girls/couples weekend than family stay. Michael was great in communicating every step of the way too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Beautiful property!

We visited San Diego to take my son to the son. It was less than 2 miles away and within walking distance to many grocery stores and restaurants. The kitchen included just about everything we needed for cooking and the toilet seats were a very nice touch. Highly recommend if you’re ever looking to visit the SD area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason H.

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

Nice location

Nice to have stores and restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal y.

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

Fantastic

We had a great stay.The house was nice.The host was great. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Concert get-away

Brought the family out to attend a concert one night, and just get away for a few days. Loved walking over the bridge to breakfast & dinners! Home felt a little tight at times, but worked out great for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

North Park Stay

Great option to stay in North Park. The space was close to everything we wanted to get to im San Diego. Everything was clean and well kept, and Michael was quick to respond with any questions we had. Looking forward to hopefully being back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great stay!

Stayed at the house with husband and 2 of our children (14 and 22). Small spaces but perfectly laid out for everyone to have some privacy. Loved being able to walk so many places!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew L.

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

SD trip

Nice property. Very updated with new appliances. Quiet and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Great location

Great location - easy walking distance to University Heights for dinning/groceries and other necessities. If you are driving, easy highway access to get anywhere in the city. The 3 story house was nice - good A/C, shower pressure, and up to date with the technology on the appliances. The 3 of us enjoyed our space and had a good trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great jumping off point to see the sights of San Diego.

What a great place to stay if you need a central location to see all that San Diego has to offer. This location is right next to the highway and was such easy access to get anywhere we needed to be quickly. As some reviews suggest, there is highway noise if you sit out on the porch, but it personally did not bother us city folks. The traffic was just a reminder we were in the center of all the fun activities near by. My son and I really enjoyed the creative use of space this house utilizes tucked away on a small side street. Parking is tight and may not be what some people are used to but the owner had great diagrams to explain how to do it and it just adds to that sense of adventure. One great aspect of staying there is the bridge at the end of the street that leads to groceries and restaurants. We got groceries anytime we needed and had brief nice walk to get there. Our vacation style this trip was to get up in the morning and go to as much as possible in a day. So, it was enjoyable to return each evening to a nice, clean and safe home to rest and get ready for the next day's fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben P J.

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

Summer trip

The property we stayed at it was very nice had air condition. Nice and cool and it was very Centrally located from all the stuff that we wanted to do. We went to a Padres game, which was only 15 minutes away. Then we went to SeaWorld which was another 12 minutes away. Then we also went to little Italy which was also about a 12 minute drive, we weren’t able to make it to the zoo but the zoo was only about 15 minutes away so we really like staying there. Also the bridge that we were able to walk across from the property had the grocery stores and places to eat with about a 4 to 5 minute walk. We really had a great time and we would stay there again like I said, it was very convenient in the location of all the stuff we wanted to do and the place was very clean. and also that the washer and dryer were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., Liberty, Tx

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

Great Stay!

This house is wonderful!! Not only does it have the most up to date appliances and furnishings but it is in walking distance to shopping, restaurants and just about anything else you could want. My husband and I loved our stay for our son’s wedding and my birthday!! It is in the best location for everything from the zoo to the beach! If we ever get back to San Diego we will definitely book here again. The owner Michael was great at responding to any questions or concerns we had also. Thanks again for your hospitality and your service to our country! Kelly B. from Texas (Proud Navy Family)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

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

Lovely stay!

I cannot express enough how much I loved staying in this hidden gem hosted by Michael. Communication was great and Michael answered all of our questions in a matter of minutes each time. The home is perfect for any couple or family. The beds were comfortable, plenty of supplies to cook and clean with, loved the patios/balconies to take in fresh air, loved having a full sized washer and dryer to clean clothing prior to going home. Location is close to all shopping areas and amazing food! This place is just as it is in the photos! I cannot wait to come back next month during my birthday staycation I take every year with my husband. Thank you Michael for the amazing stay! 10 stars ✨
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zeth D.

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

Nice place

Overall it was a nice house. Updated decor and a very convenient location. House was clean and had most available amenities. The high tech features are ok, but dimmer switches are need in common areas. The bathrooms need to have the motion sensors removed and the toilets adjusted so they don't open every time you walk in. Also, please fix the parking on the side...the bricks and dirt are a mess and hard on tires. Overall worth it though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

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

Chad

Very great place to stay. The location was amazing. It’s walking distance to numerous restaurants and stores. It is also very close to MCRD San Diego if you have a Marine graduating recruit training. Michael was very responsive to any needs. He went out last minute and put an iron and ironing board in the place at my request! It would have been a 5 across the board but the parking was tough. To be fair I had a very large vehicle which made it difficult. If you are staying here I recommend a small vehicle. I had a giant Jeep Wagoneer and had to back down the alleyway to the parking spot because there was not enough room for me to turn it around. Don’t let that deter you though all said and done it was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Anne Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

NOT for families

I will start with the positives: the house was clean (which is an huge plus) and the owner was kind and responsive. If you are a single traveler or traveling with one additional person and don’t plan to drive anywhere then this would be a fine place to stay. The price is definitely right for that. But if you are traveling with more than one person (especially kids) or planning to drive anywhere, this is not the place for you. Size: The photos/ online descriptions make it appear much more livable than it actually is. The house is very small. We had two adults and four children. Although it’s advertised to sleep 8, I wouldn’t take more than two people (one person per bed). There is ZERO living space. NO kitchen counters or closets. The kitchen table seats two. The beds are small-my husband and I each took a bed and had one child sleep with each of us. There are two very lumpy and uncomfortable futons—one in the kitchen and one in “the office.” That is a very misleading term as there is a small futon couch in the entry. I guess the small table next to it makes the space an “office?” Location: it’s technically “close to everything” if you don’t try to drive. It took us 30 minutes to get to get anywhere because of traffic. It’s right off the freeway and at the end of a (not charming) dirt road. If you are a single traveler looking for a well priced, clean, very small place where you don’t plan to do anything but sleep this is fine. Otherwise, keep looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alison B.

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

Hidden, for sure

I give the host Michael 5 stars for responsiveness, communication, the house’s cleanliness. However, the property is a 3, for lack of essentials and personal preferences in a rental. The overall space is really cramped for a family of 4. The outside porches should add living space but it’s right above a busy highway and way too loud to enjoy or open windows. - Upstairs AC remote missing - used 2nd floor AC remote (holder is broken on wall) - 6 pillows for whole house (4 beds) - Extra sheets locked in the storage - 3 Pots and pans are cheap and worn - 4 towels available for 4 adults for 6 days - only sheer curtains and no window shades - constant bright light and lacks privacy. We hung personal items to try to block the light - Gas fire pit had no propane - told us to buy it and take it when we leave - 2 dining chairs for 4 adults - There is no door on the upstairs bedroom, open to the floor below, offers little privacy - Had to contact the owner multiple times - AC units would not come back on, we didn’t know where the keys were, sheets missing - 2 sets of steep stairs, so with small kids you’ll need gates - Bathrooms are very tight with very little storage. - motion sensor lights could not be turned off and bath fan would not come on - great central location but the setting is not attractive. House entrance is in an ugly alley - parking is limited and difficult I recommend this only to a business traveler or a couple not concerned with amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marguerite B.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Hi! I am Michael. Service is a big part of my life as I serve in the military, and I would like to improve myself in the customer service/hospitality industry. This endeavor is new to me and still learning. Nevertheless, I will do my best, and I look forward to serving and sharing my place with you when you book my listing.

Why they chose this property

I like the modern and simple design of the house, together with its location. The trees around it feel like a secluded safe place within a city. The proximity to shops and restaurants made the place more convenient because every place is a walk away!

What makes this property unique

Simple and modern design. Location.

Languages:

English

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