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Grand Treetop Suite at Resort-like Estate... steps to Balboa Park & Zoo

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪2 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, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, steps from Balboa Park and a short 3-minute drive from San Diego Zoo. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Petco Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Morley Field Sports Complex - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pecs Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. - ‬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.

Grand Treetop Suite at Resort-like Estate... steps to Balboa Park & Zoo

Set on an acre of tropical palms & flowering vines this Resort-like Duplex Residence offers its elegant upper floor - the spacious Treetop Suite - with its own private courtyard and handsome 5 room interior. Designed for a visiting couple or single traveler -- guests enjoy 1,000 sf of light-filled rooms with fine architectural details, an Airy Living Room with comfortable furnishings and Asian antiques, Charming dine-in Kitchen with gas range and dishwasher, Oversized dual pane windows with scenic outlooks from every window, Private laundry, Central AC, and one very spacious Bedroom w/quality King bed and en suite bathroom w/tiled walk-in shower and enameled cast iron tub. Showcased by San Diego's Save Our Heritage Tour of historic homes and surrounded by an acre of exotic palm trees & flowering vines-- this exceptional property offers its "Treetop" guests a private resort-like experience in a prized historic neighborhood adjacent Balboa Park, 5 minutes from Downtown and 15 minutes from San Diego International Airport. Across the street explore renowned Balboa Park -- 1200 acres of amazing gardens, famous Zoo, fine art museums, and award-winning theaters. Take an evening stroll through North Park's restaurant scene with over 1,000 eateries - from delicious budget-friendly tacos to superb fine dining - just blocks away along North Park's lively 30th Street.

Keywords: Luxurious Upper Floor Apartment in 1920's Residential Estate
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
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

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: sorry, no smoking inside or in the garden areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

This is a "Quiet enjoyment" property designed for visiting couples or individuals. We encourage guests to be mindful of other property guests.
Thank you for removing street shoes before entering the accommodation.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, no smoking inside or in the garden areas

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 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-06090L, 606161

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Grand Treetop Suite at Resort-like Estate... steps to Balboa Park & Zoo Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to stay ,has a nice porch and patio area, great neighborhood .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treseanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Kent, was wonderful and went above and beyond the entire time. Place was beautiful and ideally located. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with the location. There were wonderful restaurants and they were easy to walk to. Also, the house was just as advertised. It felt like home. The host showed us around the house and answered all of our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love to stay at Kent’s place. The house is lovely, always very clean and the location is ideal for us. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Great place to stay

A great place to stay, convenient to all the sites. Good restaurants around also. Love the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kent is a great host! And I can’t say enough about the beauty of the house. Gorgeous restored craftsman surrounded by lush gardens… Felt like I was far away from the city, and yet Balboa park is right around the corner, as are shops and dining along North Park’s 30th Street. My only regret is not staying longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Gorgeous property!

Super clean and nearby to Balboa Park and zoo. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place perfect location kent keeps the grounds spotless
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience was exceptional from beginning to end. The host warmly welcomed us, gave us a fascinating tour of his historic property, and answered our texts promptly. Sitting on the private deck off the living room made us feel as though we were in a beautiful, tropical hideaway. Balboa Park and all it has to offer was just steps away in this lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars.. everything was perfect...the space was well equipped and super comfortable the property is so peaceful and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

A Beautiful Trip

Kent was a wonderful host and this property was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Fantastic bungalow in North Park

Everything about Kent’s property was pretty much perfect! Exactly as described, just so charming and warm. And the gardens are spectacular…We just loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is exactly as pictured and described! An easy drive anywhere in the San Diego area. Comfortable and charming craftsman style home with beautiful and private outdoor areas. Easy check in and check out. The best vacation rental experience we’ve ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE J.

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

Great stay!

Always a pleasure to stay here. This was a second visit and love location, house and ease of working with owner. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Great place for a weekend getaway

we loved the property and the location- it was a lovely place to recharge
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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

Perfect vacation!

Our stay was wonderful, beginning to end. Kent was a great host and the unit and beautiful surroundings were exactly as promised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Another great stay

The combination of the unit ( cleanliness, location), the owner being quality person, and SD weather make our regular stay here terrific.
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Amazing place

Property and owner were great. Clean, spacious, private, lush gardens, centrally located to just about everything. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willa h.

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

perfect Zoo and Balboa Park location

ovely well kept propertyKitchen was pertfect for coffee and breafast sWonderful neighbor resaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Great Location

Good location to everything, nice and quiet, very clean, Host very gracious! Always love our experience when staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Great property! Great Host!

It was a wonderful place to stay in San Diego, its a beautiful property that has been lovingly restored and is so close to so many wonderful things to do, see, and eat in San Diego
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

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

Perfect base for exploring San Diego

Incredible garden property in a quiet location, convenient to Balboa Park and the Zoo, shopping and many good restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Excellent VRBO!

Property was beautiful! The unit was clean, extremely comfortable, and well appointed. We lacked for nothing and would definitely recommend this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnold G.

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

Paradise

Beyond perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025