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Cozy 1920's Craftsman bungalow, Hillcrest/Mission Hills

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Exterior
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61572 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 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 San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Port of San Diego and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • UC San Diego Health - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬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.

Cozy 1920's Craftsman bungalow, Hillcrest/Mission Hills

Beautiful three bedroom, two bath Craftsman Bungalow in the heart of Mission Hills/Hillcrest. One of the most sought after neighborhoods in San Diego and this gorgeous 1920's home is surrounded by great shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment. Minutes away from the Downtown/Gaslamp district, Old Town, Little Italy, San Diego Convention Center, World Famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa park, Museums, Sea World, Beaches, Hiking and more.

Perfect getaway for families or individuals who are interested in experiencing the best living that San Diego has to offer.

Guests will have full access to the home and awesome front porch. There is a backyard that is a shared space with a fire pit and lounge area.

We will try to be available to greet you upon your check in however in the event we are not available, we have a keypad entry system and will send you a code prior to arrival. We will be available to answer questions throughout your stay should you have any.

Hillcrest/Mission Hills is an upscale neighborhood in San Diego, California, USA. It is located on hills just south of the San Diego River valley and north of downtown San Diego, overlooking Old Town, Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego, and San Diego Bay. Close to all the major attractions including Petco Park, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Convention Center, Seaport Village and more.

Hillcrest is known for being centrally located to great restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, trendy stores and many other locally owned business. The home is within walking distance to two major grocery stores as well.

The home is centrally located to get to anywhere in San Diego. The Coaster and Amtrak trains are within five miles, the airport is a short Uber/LYFT drive away, there are public bikes and scooters to rent around the neighborhood and of course there is the bus line as well. Because of the location and activities in this central location, many guests don't need a vehicle at all. As mentioned above, one parking permit will be provided upon check in.

Parking is out front and one permit will be provided upon check in. Please make sure you don't park in the metered spots as you can get a ticket! Typically, if nothing is available immediately in front of the home, parking can be found further down on the street and worse case scenario, the next street over. Weekends are the worst and during mid-week, there are usually plenty of spots.

The home is perfect for a quiet family vacation. We do not host guests to have parties.
Some fun games can be located in the dining room buffet. TV and fan remotes are located in drawers near the location of the TV. Fireplace is gas and there is a key required to turn it on along with a lighter. Please keep key and lighters away from children. Appliances are easy to use. Please leave pocket doors from dining to living room open as they tend to get stuck sometimes if not closed properly.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

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 zoo

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,572 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 and 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 643221, STR-03933L

Property is also known as

123192

Cozy 1920's Craftsman bungalow, Hillcrest/Mission Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay! Convenient walk to restaurants and easy, quick drive to San Diego destinations such as the Zoo, Balboa Park, the Midway, and Coronado Island. The house was quaint and well-appointed. Two king beds was a bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
good location, fixed a light fixture right away, very responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was just as pictured and described. Location was fantastic. Home was very comfortable for the four of us. Owners super responsive, easy in and out. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

k B., Turlock

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and close to everything but you need to know…

The location and pictures are as described. Cute home and we felt safe. We did have some hiccups along the way but the place was nice We were able to walk to restaurants, grocery stores and a pharmacy within a block. It was in a short driving distance from all the different tourist location we wanted to go to. The place was very clean. A major issues was the parking. It was extremely stressful every night coming back and fighting to find a parking spot even with the two parking passes they were able to get us. Most nights one of not both cars had to park a block or two away. We came with a family of 7 and to be clear to anyone staying it is only for 6 people unless you have small children sleeping in your beds. We realized this after we booked so we had one person on the floor which wasn’t great but we made it work. There were not enough wash clothes for everyone so for the first two days we were washing towels each night and sharing. We did end up contacting the host and they did respond (for the first time in a while) and had someone bring them. Communication with the host was terrible. Messages and questions were sent multiple times to the host and no response was given till we repeatedly messaged. There was also a women who paced the house every night around 3:30 smoking and fighting with her boyfriend. People also came in through the front gate to get to house in back in the middle of the night and during the day waking the dogs and house every night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlette C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

This home is located in a very walkable neighborhood. You can walk to many restaurants and stores. Parking can be difficult at times but a parking pass is provided.The home itself is lovely and it is always a pleasure for us to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat J., El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

The house is very spacious. The beds were so comfortable and everything was clean. It's an accessible neighborhood and easy to walk around at night. The street is very quiet, albeit lots of traffic around. Parking was hit or miss, but the hosts generously provide you with a parking placard for overnight if you can find a spot. Also we travelled with our dog, and there is a fenced in front yard, which is a bonus if you are travelling with a young child or pet. Overall, we were glad that we stayed there and would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

Our group extended the stay for three weeks. Our host was communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic California craftsman

The house is well located to everything Hillcrest has to offer and very comfortable for us to enjoy Christmas. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillcrest bungalow

Beautiful, perfectly located spacious bungalow close to everything yet quiet. Ideal place to host Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Responsive hosts

Beautiful, clean craftsman home - the listing pictures accurately represent the space. We ran into a problem a few days into our stay - the AC broke down. Chris and Michelle were quick to respond and get a technician dispatched. The attention was very much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Family trip for our daughters wedding. This house was a perfect for our family and the location was perfect. Very nicely appointed and fun amenities! We’d rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location that's close to most attractions

The place was neat and well maintained. The description and photos were accurate . There was a minor issue with the dryer not working, but apart from that everything was fine . Also getting a parking spot close to the house might be lil difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy spot in Mission Hills

We were lucky to stay at the house here and loved everything about it. The craftsman home really feels cozy and we really enjoyed being able to sip coffee on the front porch watching the folks walk by. Plenty of space in the living and dining room, bedrooms were great for our family. Master bath was gorgeous, although we weren't able to take advantage of the soaking tub, but now I want one for my home. Location is great. Plenty of places to eat and visit in walking distance, plus it is centrally located so getting to public transit or the freeways is a breeze. The manager was very attentive and friendly. The kind of person you'd like to have a drink with and chew the fat with for a while. If you're looking for a cozy place to enjoy while you're exploring San Diego, or just having a staycation, this is an amazing spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home

Very nice house with updated kitchen and bathrooms. The host was very accommodating and the house was equipped with everything we needed and was very comfortable. The location was perfect for our visit and only required a walk or short drive to every place we wanted to go. We would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Ver6 nice home in a great neighborhood, easy access to many important areas of San Diego. Great location for bicycle riding.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Wonderful property! The hosts are very gracious, responsive to our needs and questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023