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Bar (on property)
TV
Interior
Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

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, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪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 (North Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Petco Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from San Diego Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Park Carousel - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pecs Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Baja Betty's - ‬14 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.

North Park Retreat | Trendy | Tranquil | Vibrant

Summary:

★ "Very cute house in a good location close to all of the action in Hillcrest!" ★



☞ Professionally decorated with vibrant yet cozy style

☞ Walk to North Park's breweries, restaurants & nightlife

☞ Plush bedding with gel memory foam mattresses

☞ Wifi + HDTV with free Netflix account

☞ Outdoor patio with sectional sofa, large grill & sun umbrella

☞ Fully-equipped kitchen

☞ Private Backyard



The Space:

★ "Interior is perfect. Well-chosen furniture and well stocked with necessities. Clean & comfortable" ★



Sleeps 5: 1 king bed, 1 Queen bed and 1 sofa bed



Other amenities:

→ Washer + Dryer

→ Central air conditioning

→ Free street parking

→ Self check in with keypad



Welcome to this professionally decorated, fully loaded 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. It offers a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere, with dimmable lighting perfect for any mood. We comfortably sleep five guests, providing pristine white linens from a professional service, ensuring a clean and inviting stay every time.





★ "This was a great place to stay. Very quiet, clean, and good location!" ★



Attractions:

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✩ North Park Breweries, Restaurants, Nightlife (Pleasant Walk!)

✩ Balboa Park (approx. 0.5 miles, 2 mins)

✩ San Diego Zoo (within Balboa Park) (approx. 2 miles, 5 mins)

✩ Downtown Gaslamp Quarter (approx. 3 miles, 15 mins)

✩ San Diego International Airport (SAN) (approx. 3.7 miles, 9 mins)

✩ SeaWorld San Diego (approx. 7 miles, 15 mins)

✩ Mission Beach / Pacific Beach (approx. 9-10 miles, 20-25 mins drive)



Your San Diego getaway is in North Park, a vibrant, trendy neighborhood. You'll be steps away from award-winning breweries, diverse restaurants, and unique boutiques, enjoying a perfect blend of local charm and urban energy with easy access to major San Diego attractions.



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Guest Access:

You can access the whole home, plus the side patio which includes a large outdoor sectional plus grilling area and an overhead sun umbrella to stay in the shade!



Other Things to Note:

Pets are welcome with prior approval and additional $125 pet fee.

**No pets without prior written approval. If you're bringing a pet, you must follow airbnb's pet rules: dispose of all pet waste properly, never leave pet unattended in the home or backyard, and keep dogs leashed when walking them outside of the home.



TV: We do not provide complimentary streaming services (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, etc.). Guests are welcome to log in to their own personal streaming accounts on the smart TVs provided in the unit. Please remember to log out of all personal accounts upon check-out.



Please Note: We have a minimum age requirement of 25 years old for all primary renters.



San Diego now requires all guests to sign a Good Neighbor Policy document prior to staying. We do enforce their policy so it must be signed in order to receive checkin info, but we will make it super easy for you to initial and sign :) It can all be done online.



STRO LICENSE NUMBER: STR-02022L



Interaction with Guests:

Although we provide self-check in for a completely contactless experience, we are available to help answer any questions prior to and during your stay! For the fastest response - pls message us through the Airbnb / VRBO app.
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 internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
LEAVE SHEETS on beds and pile towels together on the floor PUT BACK extra beds, furniture you have moved or lights you have unplugged * TURN OFF coffee maker, A/C, heaters, lights, and TV
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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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 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 STR-02022L, 631944

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tranquil Park Retreat 2br 2ba
Tranquil North Park Retreat 2br/2ba San Diego
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Tranquil North Park Retreat 2br/2ba Private vacation home

North Park Retreat | Trendy | Tranquil | Vibrant Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
I give 3 stars for dogs. The house is very small and the only outdoor space wasn't secured with a gate. The neighborhood was mostly concrete. My dog is used to turf. The furniture in room 2 was too big for the space. And, the icemaker was broken! Luckily, we only planned for 3 nights. The neighborhood does have several restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple and clean. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious house, very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to Zoo and Balboa Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaila D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, incredible location
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Charity S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The first day we checked in, we noticed there was no hot water in one of the bathrooms. I contacted management and was told they would have a member of the maintenance staff come over to fix it. That never happened despite me reaching out every day about the issue. After a week staying there, I said it wasn’t fair that I paid for a 2-bed, 2-bath, when in reality we only stayed in a 2-bed, 1-bath. I felt I should be reconciled for the difference in cost. I was told it would be remedied, however I still have not received any money back, despite me continuing to reach out to the management. A huge disappointment.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was extremely responsive. It was a nice and efficient space. The location was great. Right in the center from everything we wanted to experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great, mainly because of the unbeatable location in a peaceful neighborhood. Being within walking distance of Louisiana Purchase, my favorite restaurant, was a major plus. We loved being able to easily pop over for dinner without worrying about driving or parking. Parking was a bit of a hassle mainly at nights, but that's just part of San Diego living, and it didn’t detract any thing from our overall experience. The convenience really made our trip enjoyable.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage in San Diego

This was the perfect place to stay while visiting relatives in North Park. The cottage was pristine and beautifully furnished and appointed with wonderful beds, linens and kitchen appliances. The area was lovely and quiet and close to many of North Park’s trendy restaurants/bars and a short walk to beautiful Balboa Park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for a long San Diego weekend

The unit was clean and quiet. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, ideal for adult family members traveling together. Good location: very near Balboa Park (museums and zoo), a short drive from Coronado and beaches; an easy trip up the coast to La Jolla and Torrey Pines State Park. Lots of hiking, sightseeing and restaurants within easy reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oddessy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week stay

The house was as described, very easy to find and get in. We really enjoyed the location. 3 minutes drive to the San Diego zoo, walking distance to a bunch of stores, 15 minutes or less drive to downtown and airport, 15 minute drive to multiple beaches. The neighborhood was very clean and quiet. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronay T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great San Diego visit

This house worked well for our family visit. We were able to walk to dinner and take a short run to Balboa Park. Vety easy for Uber and Lyft to find. Overall great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in North Park

Mostly loved the place and location. Host was responsive and helpful. House was difficult to find at first. It would be nice to have more hooks for clothes, towels, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable space and location

My family enjoyed their stay bery much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg S., VENTURA

Liked: Cleanliness

Near Downtown

Nice little house. Parking is a premium. If you arrive in the late afternoon or evening be prepared to park blocks away and walk from the car to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t beat the location!

Well worth booking just based on location. The comfy beds, 2 bathrooms and privacy only add to the appeal. Also, hosts were super communicative.Only drawbacks:1. Description says “ample parking” but please don’t expect to drive up and find a space. No matter which day or time we arrived, we had to drive up and down the road at least a few times at least (be prepared to parallel park). Will say we always found a spot eventually2. Apartment is “surface clean.” Found dirt/hair on baseboards, showers, doors, etc. It could use a deep cleanBut, still, overall super happy with our stay!Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lyndesay A.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small house with big upside

The house is prefect for a family of 4 and while it was a challenge to find at first it is straight forward. Parking on the street can be a challenge as there is little of it and lots of apartments, but if you are creative you can make it happen. Over all nice experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ansel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay

Here for work. Affordable and everything it advertised
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjie N., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Apartment great, parking very difficult especially evenings.

1st time vacationing from an apartment. loved it. So quiet and comfortable. Home made breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Business stay

Very nice inside Only issue was TV. Netflix needed update during stay. Couldn't followup because text message wasn't to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting our son in San Diego

This little house is great It's a 1 mile walk into North Park business district and there are a few restaurants that are even closer. The neighborhood is very hilly though, so walking is a little more strenuous than I hoped it would be. Uber pick ups were always very quick. My husband and I loved having 2 bathrooms and the AC worked great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Comfortable beds, central AC, newer appliances, parking always attainable and central location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house

Very clean, nicely furnished, very comfortable beds, conveniently located to the zoo!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024