Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

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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

Garden

About this property

This amazing home is located a block away from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. It features a completely updated two bedrooms one bathroom with a breath taking deck that overlooks a canyon. It's in a very exclusive area in Hillcrest, incredibly quite with amazing neighbors and a real sense of community. Our queen beds are very comfortable and our place is kept at a very high standard we love our guest and want to create long lasting happy memories. Modern kitchen with granite

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

Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes near by.

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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 636183, STR-04912L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. Seaport Village and Westfield UTC are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

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 Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly 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 Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. 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).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

7 April 2025

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

Great property! Thanks.

Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene K.

4 March 2025

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

Good stay.

Property was clean. The only downside was the tub did not drain when you were showering. I am sure they will fix it though.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

24 February 2025

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

Perfect Stay

Stayed with my sister, her husband and my 5 yo nephew and we loved this location. Everything about the stay was easy, and we felt so comfortable the entire time

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen J.

17 February 2025

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

Great place to stay

Great cozy home convenient to all things San Diego. Short drive to Balboa Park, airport, and beaches aren’t too far. Comfortable beds. Kitchen stocked with the basics, plus snacks and drinks. Only issue I had was that there was no broom, vacuum, or mop so floors couldn’t be cleaned.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

28 January 2025

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

My Home Away From Home

I have to come to San Diego on business three times per year. This is the only place I will stay. I have tried hotels and other VRBO locations, but this one is the best. I now consider it my home away from home. It is an older building, but the owners have really done a great job making the place like new. It is very clean. The neighborhood is quiet. It is very convenient to downtown San Diego and the airport. The rental has an assigned parking place which is a huge convenience. The owners are very responsive. This rental is as close to perfect as any I place I have ever stayed.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

15 December 2024

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

Perfect spot

Great hosts, house and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

22 September 2024

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

Home Away From Home

I have to come San Diego on business nine weeks out of the year. This is the only place I will stay. It is perfect for my needs. The property is clean and well cared for. The hosts are very responsive if there is a problem. It is a ten minute commute to my office in downtown San Diego. It is close to Balboa Park which is a great place to go for walks after work. It also has an assigned parking space. It's nice to know when you get home that you do not have to hunt for a place to park.

Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

6 September 2024

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

San Diego Vacay

The place was great and Imenjoyed the view. Easy to commute u

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo Janette N.

19 July 2024

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

Great place to stay!

Super well located near all the tourist sites while being peaceful and comfortable

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

26 May 2024

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

Home Away From Home

I come to San Diego three times a year for work. My office is in downtown San Diego. When I come to San Diego this is the only place I want to stay. It is clean and comfortable and has everything I need. It is a 10 minute commute to my office. The neighborhood is quiet. It has a large assigned parking space which is very convenient. The hosts are extremely helpful and responsive. I would highly recommend this location.

Stayed 22 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

13 May 2024

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

Great location and comfortable stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Location was perfect for our group spending a few days in San Diego. Clean, quiet, and the complementary snacks were a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

28 April 2024

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

Hillcrest stay

Unit was clean, super convenient location and having the parking space was wonderful. Love that we could walk to Balboa Park. Easy access to San Diego’s sights. Overall comfortable space. Two minor bits to be aware of as renters - one that the large TV in the king bedroom makes it difficult to get into the bed. Perhaps a smaller TV? The pull out couch was not very comfortable - but how many pull outs really are??

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tabatha F.

1 April 2024

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

Location, location, location!

Our vacation was centered around going to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo so this property was perfect for our active family of 6 to walk to and from each day. It was clean and the owner was super quick to respond when we showed up and didn't quite have the access code. The picnic table overlooking the greenspace was nice to sit at and have a coffee in the morning before going out and adventuring. While the listing says it sleeps 6, it did not for us. I have 2 adult sons over 6' tall and 2 smaller children and the 2 queen beds and twin sofa didn't quite work for us. We ended up having one of the smaller kids sleep on the floor. Other than that, would recommend for a party of 5 or less. Especially if your plans include going to Balboa Park and/or the zoo.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B., Mount Washington KY

20 February 2024

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

San Diego mini vacay

We were looking for a location close to downtown/Balboa Park/airport, and this was just what we were looking for! A nice updated 2bdrm/1bath in a well kept neighborhood. A reserved parking spot was also a bonus. Excellent communication with the owners as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

28 January 2024

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

Canyon Oasis

The property is great. It’s clean and well maintained. It is quiet. It has its own parking spot which is extremely convenient. It is close to downtown, the airport, and Balboa Park. I have to come to San Diego on business several times a year. This is my go to place to stay.

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kris B.

26 December 2023

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

Great location and space

Great location - Quiet neighborhood and walking distance to the Zoo and Balboa Park. Space - small rooms and bathroom, but worked out fine for us because we were out a lot and only used the space to sleep and shower. Shower is trendy with one glass panel and difficult to reach in to turm on the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

10 December 2023

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

Balboa Park/Zoo perfect

Great place. Great neighborhood. Wonderful host.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Van I.

28 November 2023

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

Cozy apartment

I enjoyed our stay here. It was in a convenient location to all the places that we wanted to enjoy. The place was pretty spacious and very clean. They even provided snacks and drinks for free which was a nice surprise. The couch also pulls out to be about a double size bed. And one parking spot was provided even thiugh there is plenty of street parking. I would definitely stay here again if I visit San Diego in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

19 November 2023

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

Happy Accident

Booked this stay on a whim having no prior knowledge of San Diego. We knew we wanted two bedrooms close to the zoo, and this listing fit the bill. The listing met or exceeded all expectations, and we were happily surprised by how much we loved the Hillcrest neighborhood. Highly recommend this listing and would gladly rebook.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

navaneeth n.

4 October 2023

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

Very Convenient Place

Efrain was very helpful and easy to reach. Place is awesome and very much useful for a small family. We were 5 adults.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

6 September 2023

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

Convenient and quiet

Property was in excellent condition and the owner was easy to work with when I made an error in booking. Met our needs for a quick couple of days in San Diego

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

7 August 2023

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

Adorable

Nos fsscino el lugar muy lindo y estrategicamente cerca de los parques altsmrnte recomendado

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yuan Z., Seattle, USA

25 July 2023

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

Quaint Home with Some Limitations

The nice vrbo in a quiet and safe neighborhood offered most amenities we needed, but there were some setbacks. The location was great, with everything we wanted to visit within a 20-minute drive. Host was very responsive, and home was kept clean and tidy. However, the property, advertised to sleep six, felt cramped for our party of four adults and one child. The dining table had only four chairs, making it uncomfortable to eat together. Moreover, the lack of sufficient condiments for cooking was a little disappointing. Nonetheless, we had a great time in San Diego and want to thank the host for letting us stay.!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin U.

21 July 2023

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

Nice stay

Nice and clean. Great communication. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena R.

16 July 2023

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

Adorable host and Apartment

We really loved the stay and the area this apartment is located in! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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 nearby, 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 beautiful 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)

Bedroom 1

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Common spaces

1 bathroom

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