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Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo!

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪18 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 (Hillcrest), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Balboa Park and 13 minutes by foot from San Diego Zoo. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Petco Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hotel Circle.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fleet Science Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬12 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.

Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo!

Enjoy a stylish experience at this light & airy beauty! UNBELIEVABLE LOCATION! Walkable to all that Balboa Park has to offer and a 3 minute drive to the world famous San Diego Zoo! This Spanish-style home comes fully equipped with everything you`d need for your stay & with tons of charm!

One bedroom (queen bed) and one full bathroom with shower + tub combo. The detached garage and long driveway provide plenty of parking. There is a BBQ grill and a wonderful outdoor dining and lounge set on astroturf for some fun in the sun! This unit is part of a duplex; you may encounter the guest in the neighboring unit, but there are no shared spaces other than the backyard.

Guest access is completely contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to check-in.

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.

Hillcrest is one of the hippest & most fabulous neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in town with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

There is an air mattress in the unit for extra sleeping space.

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. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
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 recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • 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)
  • 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 646011, STR-05207L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

509613

Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, perfect rental unit, great host communication!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home and location was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C. E. G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in an excellent location — I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, place is great, location is great. Comfy bed, good sheets, well stocked kitchen, clean grounds, nice outdoor space, solid price. Bathroom shower window, frame, and sill were disgusting. Significant mold. I get it, no exhaust fans in SD, but it's obviously being ignored. 2 knobs on the gas range were broken. Stove top was 'on' upon checkin and was a real pain to fully turn off. The front blinds desperately need to be replaced. Long term renters next door had their dog off leash the entire stay and must have different parking instructions. They blocked the driveway and acted put out when I asked them to move up the one day of Zoo traffic and no other parking option nearby. Did I complain: NO, not worth it. Would I stay here again: YES. Is the unit due for an owner walk thru: YES
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ursula B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I The kitchen was mostly clean and well maintained. It looks newly remodeled. The eating area/ counter wall was dirty. Old food dried on wall and mold around sink. The bathroom was the biggest disappointment. Really in poor condition. I believe the bathtub was clean, just stained. Window in bathroom was moldy, floor and baseboards dirty or stained. Parking was misleading. There is a drive and garage, but the drive is really tight and almost impossible to turn around in, so I would suggest backing up. If you have a large SUV, best of luck. The vine along the drive needs to be removed or trimmed. The host was a good communicator. We had an issue with one of the mini-splits and it was handled quickly. The blinds in the living room were broken; we coved windows with small blankets. We were in the smaller of the two units and had very little privacy. Two groups stayed in the adjoining unit during our stay. The first group did laundry during their entire stay. The second had four adults and two little children. They basically kept the gate closed for the safety of the children(understandable). But when the kids ran around the property, we were basically without any privacy, as the adults naturally ran after them. Our bath, bedroom and kitchen windows were in their running path. There is also significant noise between the units. We could hear all that was transpiring in the adjacent unit. Location was PREMO!!! Close to Baloa Park and all highways.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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