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4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo

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An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and string lights.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a green ottoman, and a TV on a black stand. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with yellow chairs and a wooden table set for four.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, yellow chairs, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A modern two-story house with a large open window on the second floor, a tree in the front yard, and a parked car.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81225 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at this vacation home in San Diego (Golden Hill), you'll be a short 3-minute walk from Balboa Park and within 3 minutes by car from Petco Park. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from San Diego Zoo and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego City College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chicano Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Jacobs Music Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬6 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.

4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo

Professionally designed, newly remodeled light and bright free standing Penthouse with designer furnishings, big art and panoramic view deck with firepit off the spacious great room. 3 equally sized large bedrooms for up to 8 guests with 2 dedicated workspaces and ample closet space. Washer, dryer and gas grill. One shower bath and one tub/shower bath. Reserved tandem parking for two cars. Located in the walkable, family-friendly neighborhood of historic Golden Hill. Near Zoo, Balboa Park, yoga, municipal golf course, trendy restaurants, coffee spots and nightlife. Easy access to Airport, Downtown San Diego, and Beaches.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,225 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Trash is located in the corral adjacent to the tandem parking. Lock code is 2692.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The City of San Diego noise ordinance requires tha

If you bring your dog with you, do not leave him a

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
Property Registration Number 642260, STR-04660L

4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wasif H.

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

Great VRBO, exactly as described

Had a good time here. Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patra P.

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

Great Getaway for the Family!

We absolutely loved everything about this place. Thank you for providing a memorable experience for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raz N.

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

Fun place!

I definitely recommend staying at Lynn's place. Check in was super easy and the apartment is in a great neighbourhood. Perfect for friends or families visiting San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Gem of a place

Clean, modern, comfy beds. Host was responsive, and accommodating. Great location to ballpark and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

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

2 night getaway

3 couple's, we loved the roof top patio watching the planes overhead. Close to the park and buses.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Enjoyable stay

Lovely property fit our family needs very well. Lots of space in the bedrooms and open concept to gather upstairs. The surrounding neighbourhood was also very pleasant to walk around in. Very central location to many of the sites we took in. I would book this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather C.

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

Family Getaway

Our family of 8 stayed here and had a nice visit. Very convenient to get to attractions and downtown. The rooftop deck was awesome. We spent most of our time out there and helped everyone not feel crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent place

The place and location was excellent. Nothing better than sitting outside to relax after a day of work. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

Perfect stay in San Diego

My friends and I had an amazing time staying at this penthouse. The rooms were clean and we loved the natural lighting on the top floor. Our favorite was the patio area, it was a perfect environment to spend time together. Definitely will be back here when we visit San Diego again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deena E.

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

Quick getaway

We loved being so close to the ball park and zoo. Everything was super easy my children loved watching the airplanes coming in to land. Comfortable place to be. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Stay for conference

Well equipped and quiet neighbors
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trina D.

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

Great Time in SD

This penthouse was exactly as listed. We had a group of 8 and never felt crowded. The location was 10 minutes from everything! When we return to SD we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Great property

This was a very nice place to stay. There was a large area to play games, nice outdoor area with a seating area around a table fire pit. The bedrooms had a nice configurations of beds. Large area to keep clothing. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camille S.

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

Great Property!

Rented Lynn's penthouse for a quick trip with my family and it was lovely! The photos are accurate, check-in process was a breeze, and Lynn is really nice and responsive. The penthouse is cute and modern, really clean and well-appointed with new appliances. I think anyone could easily book this property for extended stays, as there are little desks perfect for remote working in each bedroom. Would totally book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cliff A.

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

Nice layout for a two-family stay

We had two families of 4 staying and the layout of the place was ideal: 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms with queen mattresses, and a third bedroom with two double beds for kids (the siblings shared beds). The upstairs is the common space, so that was also great in keeping noise contained for after the kids went to bed. The place had some minor cleanliness issues (some hair in the shower, upstairs smelled due to something lingering in the garbage disposal, some stains in the sheets), but overall it was a smooth and pleasant stay for two families looking to make the most of San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Clean, comfortable and close

The three words in the title essentialist everything about this property. It is close to the heart of downtown San Diego and yet enough away that it is easy to get to Balboa Park and other areas of the city. The penthouse is quite comfortable with 3 ample sized bedrooms all in the main level of the house that is situated over the parking area and above the sound of the street. There are two bathrooms on the main floor situated among the bedrooms that are convenient to all of the guests. Each room has plenty of natural light with shades to be able to keep privacy and sleep late without stray morning light. Upstairs from the bedrooms is a living room area and open kitchen with all of the amenities for comfortable living for several days. On the outside patio/deck adjoining the kitchen area is a gas grill, sitting area and a fire pit. All in all this was a terrific place to stay, that included WiFi tv, and covered parking for 2 cars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Perfect Space

We rented the Penthouse for a family vacation in San Diego and it turned out to be the perfect space for us. First, the location is very central allowing easy drives to Zoo, Downtown, Coronado, Mission Bay, La Jolla, etc. The neighborhood was quaint and felt safe with coffee shops and grocery shopping nearby. The fact that there is parking for 2 cars is incredibly helpful considering how difficult parking seems in general in San Diego. In terms of the inside, it is exactly as advertised. It’s spacious for a family with multiple kids and well laid out. (Kids LOVED their own rooms) The space is new, well maintained, nicely decorated and very clean. The outdoor space is just as shown in the pictures and is really nice. It’s a great spot for morning coffee and happy hour! There are numerous places that would be great for a “work from home” situation. Lynn, the host, was exceptional with easy and fast communication before and during our stay. My wife left her brand new bathing suit hanging on the back of a door and Lynn contacted us and sent it back to her. That was a beautiful and unexpected touch. I would highly recommend this space and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023