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A living room with a blue sofa, two turquoise stools, a patterned rug, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A living room with a TV, a blue sofa, green stools, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a barbecue area.
A kitchen with a black and white checkered floor, a stove, and hanging pots.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at this vacation home in San Diego (Hillcrest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and Hotel Circle. .This vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from San Diego Zoo and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • The Rail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Snooze, an A.M. Eatery - ‬9 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.

Adorable Quirky Hideaway BIG Private Enclosed Yard

Our pet-friendly adorable 1 bedroom craftsman home with your very own HUGE private fenced in backyard, is centrally-located. Set between Hillcrest & Mission Hills, our location is walking distance to countless coffee shops, restaurants, & bars. This charming home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (w/kids), & even your furry friend! Come soak up the amazing year-round weather San Diego has waiting for you!

Our beautiful home has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a walk-in closet. The living room has a sleeper sofa bed measuring 55 in by 80 in. There is an on-site XL Maytag washer and dryer available free of charge (shared with the tenant in the front house). The kitchen is fully stocked including gas stove and microwave. Bathroom has a tub/shower.
Smart TV
Portable air conditioner
Coffee provided
Two tandem parking spots

The entire back half of the property is yours including the private fenced yard. There is a front home that is separate and has its own yard. The laundry is a shared common space at the rear of the main house.

Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.

Mission Hills and Hillcrest at 2 of the hippest neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

Rental bikes and scooters are plentiful for rent by the hour/day/week. Uber/Lyft are very active in San Diego

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Pets are welcome, though we don`t allow cats in this property! Our standard pet fee is $150 (this may vary dependent on length of stay & type of pet). Please let us know if you will be bringing along your furry friend!

Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals
Important notes/house rules:
-Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).
-Absolutely no parties or gatherings are permitted at our properties--being overly disruptive to neighbors will result in the immediate cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of any monies paid (including your refundable deposit).
- There is no smoking permitted at any of properties.
- Please treat our properties and, more importantly, our neighborhoods as you treat your own. Keep San Diego vacation rentals vibrant and thriving!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Important notes/house rules: -Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 STR-03692L, 645460

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bright Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman
Adorable Quirky Hideaway~big Private Enclosed Yard San Diego
509631

Adorable Quirky Hideaway BIG Private Enclosed Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place! Perfect for one person or a couple. Private and easily accessible. On-site parking. Central location.Would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, private, clean, host was very informative. We had a good stay while visiting with son and granddaughter
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was immediately responsive when we had an issue on check in! The rental was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great affordable place, area is filled with restaurants, responsive host.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our check-in was seamless. The home was clean and cozy. The bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked for my needs. Parking was challenging. There is a permit but it’s for street parking that was often challenging to find. Otherwise no complaints. Was as advertised. Responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Home away stay

very pleasurable stay, convenient location, fun neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Danial S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apart from electricians being on the property for four days and making noise everything else was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa R.

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

Small cute home

Close to hospital and convenient.every thing you need in this small home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Nice location

We stayed here as my sister was in UCSC Hillcrest Hospital. Short walk to visit and easy to walk to restaurants and stores. Great yard ffor our d
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel E.

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

San diego adventure

Cute small house located in the middle of about anything you wanna do. Quiet spot with all needed amenities. Great communication and was able to park our dirtbike trailer in the driveway for the trip. Helen out neighbor was absolutely great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Great spot

Charming cottage with enough room for two of us with our little dogs. Great yard space
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica A.

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

Great get away

We definitely enjoyed our stay here. For it being an older home it was very clean and had just about everythin we needed. The owners were very helpful with any questions or concerns we had. Great location only bein 10-15 minutes away from the zoo and sea world. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Enjoyable stay

Overall we loved our time here . The place is very small but practical.. Washer and dryer are very temperamental to use but we got there in the end . We loved walking to all the coffee shops etc. We would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne T.

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

San Diego Hillcrest Bungalow

Great stay in this little cozy house that was next to everything! Lots of places within walking distance. Quick drive to Balboa Park and Gaslamp. Very complete and creative use of small space.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiram H.

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

Amazing!

very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Heart of Hillcrest

This is a hidden gem within the Hillcrest area of San Diego. Exactly as listed, perfectly located if you love to walk, like I do, then no need to rent a car. Short ten minute ride to the airport and very comfy for me and my partner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Perfect conveniently sited private stay

Apart from noise from hospital and construction this was a delightful place to stay. We enjoyed the secure lot for our 2 well behaved dogs..beware of visiting skunk at night tho. We appreciated the locale..can walk to supermarkets a wide range of delicious eateries for when you dont want to cook. Everything that is needed for cooking is available and gas stove works wonderfully. We recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Perfect Spot for a San Diego Getaway!!

This Vrbo property is an ideal choice for a San Diego getaway. Its central location means you're just minutes away from all the city’s attractions. Aaron and Kara have thoughtfully equipped the space with everything you might need, ensuring a comfortable stay. Situated in a serene part of town, it offers a peaceful retreat when you're at home. We’ll definitely check the availability of this spot for our next trip to San Diego. A big thank you to Aaron and Kara for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella B.

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

Great location

Perfect place for a group of <2 adults and 1-2 small children. 2nd bed is a pullout in the living area. Space is limited, but has an outdoor courtyard for more space to spread out. Bathtub/shower is very small, but to be expected from a space this size.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

Perfect little house and yard

We stayed for a month here and it was perfect for us and our little dog. The yard is fenced in and private so the dog could have some freedom. We cooked dinners and had all the pans and utensils we needed. The location is great, close to everything. We did lots of walking in the neighborhood with the dog and it felt safe with lots of other dog walkers around. Good restaurants nearby. Would definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

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

Great stay in San Diego

Everything was great. Street parking was not too difficult even when arriving back late at night. Awesome location to get anywhere. Lyft was less than $15 to go most places. You do hear a helicopter coming into and leaving the hospital from time to time, but it didn’t wake us up. Overall will stay again next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Cute, quirky, older GEM

This gem is an older mother-in-law style home. Compact, a bit quirky, well maintained, very clean, and stocked with all that you need in your home away from home. Location is perfect for visiting patients of UC San Diego Health hospital — as we were — just a three-block walk. The Hillcrest neighborhood to the south is full of good restaurants and shops, as well as San Diego’s “gayborhood.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

Adorable and quirky is accurate but it looses its charm with the rundown condition and furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Hillcrest Craftsman

very nice property, very good communication with property manager, within walking distance of vibrant community. Little bit noisy as major construction and hospital activity close by, but nothing landlord can do about that and it didn't impact the stay at all. We would certainly select this property again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022