Beautiful Hillcrest CANYON VIEW. Walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo/Pet Friendly

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Zoo
‪13 min walk‬
Balboa Park
‪4 min drive‬
Hotel Circle
‪4 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

This is one of the best locations in San Diego we are within walking distance to the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and many other attractions this city has to offer. Our home has been completely updated and made comfortable for groups up to 6 people. We love being a part of our wonderful VRBO community and welcome all outstanding members from all different backgrounds. We wish this information is helpful and hope to see you and your group soon!

Cheers,
Efrain

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

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.

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!
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 one time charge of $99 for pet cleaning.

Property manager

Efrain Cabas

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Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-04324L, 636182

About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

San Diego Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Petco Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬15 min walk
‪Rich's - ‬12 min walk
‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Hillcrest CANYON VIEW. Walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo/Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Hillcrest CANYON VIEW. Walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo/Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Hillcrest CANYON VIEW. Walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo/Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Hillcrest CANYON VIEW. Walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo/Pet Friendly located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Petco Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

rich g.

13 April 2025

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

Great Location for the Zoo!

Walking distance to Hillcrest restaurants and shops, as well as the Zoo!We had a deck off of the master bedroom. Beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

28 March 2025

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

Great place for a vacation

We needed a place to sleep and eat the occasional meal. This place was perfect. The deacription is accurate, and the hosts are very responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

27 March 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

9 March 2025

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

Nice place for a short stay

Stayed with my wife, in laws and toddler. Lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ron S.

19 February 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

17 January 2025

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

Very good

Great communication from hosts. It’s an upstairs apartment that offers a lot of privacy, has a huge tv and nice kitchen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

12 January 2025

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

Exceeded Expectations

Ideal location to Balboa Park and Zoo. We felt safe and very comfortable. Easy access to routes to the beach. Could have chosen a more perfect rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

1 January 2025

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

Great location

My family had a great time visiting the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park which was so close to this home. We could easily take a zoo break and eat lunch at home, picking up food from a selection of so many nearby restaurants. Grocery shopping was also easy with several local choices within 10 minutes. Host was quick to respond to questions and provided helpful snacks and drinks for when we didn’t have time the first night to shop yet.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

28 December 2024

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

lovely small apartment in quiet neighborhood close to hillcrest and zoo

we had a great time staying here. it's a quiet neighborhood and in walking distance of coffee shops, grocery stores and restaurants. the zoo and park are nearby. the stairs are steep and the screen door opens towards them which requires you to take care so as not to fall. beds are comfortable and.couch is comfy for sleeping

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris C.

1 December 2024

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

Nice stay

Beautiful and quiet neighborhood to stay in. Apartment is nice and well stocked. Would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

22 November 2024

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

Pleasant stay!

Safe and clean in a lovely neighborhood walking distance to a beautiful Zoo!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

11 November 2024

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

Weekend trip

Great location! Great comfortable apartment

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saharai C.

23 September 2024

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

Excellent choice to stay at for the weekend

We had a great time here. The place was secure, very clean and had all the necessary amenities for the weekend. We were very comfortable and impressed with the small touches the hosts made to make the stay a pleasant one.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

20 September 2024

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

Great Spot

well equipped accomodations with easy access to everything in and around San Diego.

Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

23 August 2024

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

Great stay!

Clean property, great location for Balboa Park/Zoo, super convenient parking, easy check in, safe and quiet neighborhood with lots of restaurant options. Some furniture swapped out from the listing photos.. hosts are free to do that and I think there is even a disclaimer about it so that isn’t a complaint, just awareness. Host was very attentive! Overall great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

12 August 2024

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

Awesome Place!

The location was great. Easy to find and close to everything. The place was very clean and had all the comforts of home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody O.

22 July 2024

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

Hillcrest Canyon View Review

This place was so great! The place was so clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I was amazed on how close it was to the zoo. You will be so pleased with the property managers and how well they attend to your needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patty K.

7 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hillcrest Stay

Loved the supply of coffee and snacks. Kitchen has good quality cookware, need one or two serving bowls or a mixing bowl. Bed’s comfortable. We enjoyed the upstairs patio for morning coffee and watching squirrels and birds. Overall great place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

29 June 2024

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

Great location - lovely home

We had a great stay! We especially appreciated the comfortable beds, the ample supply of coffee pods, and the reserved parking space. We would definitely return👍😄

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

31 May 2024

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

Highly Recommend

Great location near Balboa park with easy access from the highway to surrounding attractions! Communication was great and check in/out were really smooth. Listing was as described with some normal wear not captured in the pictures but nothing to prevent us from renting again. Having a designated parking spot was great especially with traveling with smaller kids!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

8 May 2024

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

Great Option for SD Zoo

This was a fantastic and easy to use option for our trip to the SD Zoo. Walking distance from the zoo and close to great amenities. We loved our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises P.

28 April 2024

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

Great place to stay with friends or family

I really appreciate it the fact that I don't have to park on the street 💯

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chia S.

13 April 2024

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

Great!

Well situated to get to all the San Diego attractions with grocery & restaurants within walking distance. Host was responsive to inquires & easy to work with. Little snacks, coffee, & water were a real treat. Do becareful with steamy showers because smoke detector is just outside the bathroom. The beds were comfy and there were extra blankets. Kitchen seemed well stocked although I did not cook. Laundry pods were provided so that was very helpful. The only suggestion I have would be to send the check out email the day before. We checked out before receiving the email so missed a few of the host requests but he was very understanding. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

8 April 2024

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

Great place

Spent a few nights here with my sister and friend. The house was very clean and appliances looked new. I appreciated having a washer and dryer in the unit. Check in was easy and the host is responsive. The house is in a great location, the street is quite and it is a quick walk to restaurants and bars in the Hillcrest neighborhood and to Balboa park. It was also close to freeways. Overall, a great spot to stay in.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Efrain Cabas

Local business owner, with a love for property and vintage cars, living in Hillcrest for the past 25 years. I live near by, really enjoy hosting, and am quick to respond to guests quickly.

Why they chose this property

Our property is elegant, comfortable, secure, and in an amazing location. We are located in the heart of San Diego's neighborhood, Hillcrest, which is centrally located from downtown, Mission Valley, Balboa Park/Zoo, Sea World and the beaches.
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

What makes this property unique

Relaxation awaits in our gorgeous and spacious and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, with new updates. The living area is very spacious with sofa, large TV and great views. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for cooking. We provide coffee as well. A private patio awaits with beautiful canyon views!

Location is everything: We are located in the heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. Steps away from exquisite dining, night life and shopping. Less than one mile to the world famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park which hosts various museums, an Organ Pavilion, period architecture, street performers and local artisans.
A short drive to local beaches, harbor excursions and sights, the Padre's Petco Park, Sea Word and SDCCU Stadium (formally Qualcom Stadium).

Languages:

English, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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