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Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a television, and a large window overlooking a residential area.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with wooden blocks, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, stainless steel appliances, and three wooden bar stools.
A house with a porch, a front door, and a mailbox.
A dining area with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and a large potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and Petco Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from San Diego Zoo and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego City College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chicano Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • 25th - Commercial Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Longplay Hifi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ferchaladas Birria Y Mariscos - ‬19 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.

Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!

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Welcome to The Golden Hill Craftsman - we are so pleased you have decided to book with us and hope you have an enjoyable stay. We have remolded this old 1929 craftsman bungalow and proudly brought it back to its original glory with some modern conveniences as well. We hope you appreciate all the updates from the old world and the new. the Golden Hill Craftsman! A fabulous remodeled craftsman bungalow that’s character rich & historically relevant, yet tastefully upgraded & updated with all modern amenities. This remarkable residence is in a prime location at the doorstep of all that San Diego has to offer. The Golden Hill Craftsman is equipped with a chefs kitchen, high speed internet, 55’ Flat Screen TV (with Roku, internet, Netflix, etc.), Washer & Dryer, fully upgraded bathroom, and tons of original hardwood trim, flooring and architectural character and charm. There is a newer HVAC system serving all rooms, and the house is smart home enabled with the door lock, security cameras, amazon Alexa and nest Thermostat. Enjoy! If you need anything during the stay, we are here to ensure your stay in San Diego is one for the memories.

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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. A flat-screen television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps 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

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 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
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, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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-00125L, 642644

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Golden Hill Craftsman Remodeled Retreat Bungalow San Diego

Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home excellent host. Really enjoyed our time in San Diego! Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, adorable place! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was simple, house is exactly as described and pictured. Gorgeous craftsman style in a safe area! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was lovely! Very clean and with a fully equipped kitchen. There was even some toys/games for kids to play with. There’s another tenant upstairs, but we were largely unaffected.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, centrally located, responsive host
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Craftsman was first-rate. It’s a beautiful bungalow in a great location. We also appreciated our hosts attentiveness to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful craftsman home and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a month and loved! Very clean, kitchen had everything. Mike was a great host,checked in to make sure we didn't need anything. Close to so many things.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful. The host was soooo nice and welcoming. We will definitely be staying in this house when we come back to visit
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had all we could need and more. The bungalow home is super cute and modernized. Being an arachnophobe, i didn't love the 2 spiders who wanted to visit us. However, there were zero webs or cobwebs just some "squatters". Beds were comfortable and so was the couch. The welcome wine was kind and the owner makes all the instructions crystal clear. We have 2 teens and they felt comfortable as well.I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wes M.

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

Great time in Gold Holl

Central location and nicely updated home with charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and in a great area with lots of walkable places to go.The owners give lots of recommendations that are helpful. One thing that is mentioned in the confirmation (deep down) and not in the listing is that there is a tenant that lives upstairs with a separate entrance. The only other issue we had was that for some reason the water was shut off on Sat evening for about 3.5 hours which was a huge inconvenience and the owner did not answer our messages and was not as available as proclaimed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable, and very neat clean house! Everything was set up very conveniently-kitchen had everything we needed and the bedrooms were comfortable and quiet. We had a small challenge with the door lock one time but the owners immediately answered our call and walked us through the issue which was immediately fixed. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spotless and just as pictured. The house is charming and comfortable, we slept well and enjoyed walking the neighborhood. We cooked dinner one night and the kitchen is well equipped. We highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was extremely comfortable, clean, conveniently located and stocked with everything we needed to make pur stay fabulous. The host was EXTREMELY responsive and very friendly. Cant say enough nice things about how much we enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Wonderful stay!!

Such a cute home away from home! Charming, cozy, and great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond and Diane B.

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

Beautiful!

We highly recommend this beautiful home! It’s literally close to everything you need!Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anya L.

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

Beautiful Accommodation

The property was beautifully presented and exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

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

Wonderful

Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

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

Cutest house in Golden Hill

We absolutely loved our stay. It was super close to downtown and other attractions. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Vacation getaway

We loved the property, everything was perfect, nice, comfortable beds, great and quick communication with Mike( property manager). Would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again when back in San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property and we couldn't have been more pleased. We were coming to San Diego for a nearby conference and staying here was SO much better than staying in a cramped hotel room. The work done on the home was so impressive, and every detail was thought of. The communication from the property owner was excellent before, during, and after. We loved it. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina A.

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

Cute place close to everything

The place overall was amazing. Updated kitchen and bathroom nice common spaces like living room and dining room. The 2 bedrooms are connected by a jack and Jill bathroom which made it a little challenging with 2 couples but overall very happy with it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025