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Urban Greenhouse

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6840 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Adams Avenue Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Morley Field Sports Complex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 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 a 2-minute drive from Balboa Park and 5 minutes from San Diego Zoo. .This vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Petco Park and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ward Canyon Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Adams Avenue Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Morley Field Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Morley Field Dog Park - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Filiberto's Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fruiteria El Camino - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪UnderBelly North Park - ‬11 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.

Urban Greenhouse

Vibrant home with an abundance of plants, a level 2 EV charger, and conveniently located in a quiet part of North Park, San Diego. Close to Downtown, Beaches, Balboa Park, Breweries, Bars, Shops, and the Zoo.

This 1924, 840 sq ft Craftsman Bungalow includes hardwood floors, central heating and air conditioning, comfortable memory foam beds with down & feather pillows, a private backyard, ample parking, beautiful front porch sunsets, and so many house plants you’ll wonder whether you’re inside or outside. Please read house rules prior to booking.
The space
Key amenities include: -Level 2 EV charger.
- Comfortable queen, full, and twin-sized beds with memory foam mattresses and down & feather pillows
- Cozy sitting area with extra-large couch, ottoman, and comfortable armchair
- Touchpad smart lock and self check-in.
- Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
- High-speed WiFi
- Workspace with two monitors.
- Breville Barista Espresso Machine
- Coffee maker, electric kettle, and toaster
- Gas stove, oven, air fryer
- Patio with abundant seating, a BBQ grill, and an outdoor fireplace.
- Pet and child friendly with fenced backyard and doggy door. - Pack n Play
- Antique Perrin & Rowe shower assembly plus handheld nozzles.
- Jacuzzi bathtub
- And of course, PLANTS!!
Guest access
Main house, backyard
Other things to note
This is a fully functional home. For the most part, everyday household necessities are on site and available to use or borrow. Some personal belongings may be locked away.

While unlikely, additional unit on property may be occupied during visit. Unit is sectioned off and detached from main home.

Absolutely no smoking of any kind on the property.

The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking essentials, wraps, foils, pots, pans, dishes, etc.

The washer and dryer are available for use as well, and laundry detergent is included.

There is typically plenty of street parking and a one-car driveway to park in.

If you are not bringing any pets:
The beds will be fitted with white sheets/pillowcases, and white duvet covers.

If you are bringing well-behaved pets:
The beds will be fitted with gray sheets and gray or green duvet covers. A homemade dog bed setup will be provided in the primary bedroom. For pets on living room furniture, couch covers are provided, please use them.

We have exterior cameras that are used for security and/or to monitor that our policies are adhered to. Cameras are located on the front and back porch.
License number
STR-05037L, 645809
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a living plant wall and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 840 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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:
Please open blinds to allow sunlight for plants. Any cleaning efforts are not required but much appreciated.
(Don’t forget to lock the door on your way out)
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
4 total pets

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 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 645809, STR-05037L

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Urban Greenhouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josslyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was one of the best vacation rentals we have experienced as a family. It was well designed and felt special as part of our vacation. I am so impressed with the small details that really made it feel like home, particularly for young children. Night lights, child-available toilet seat, bunk beds, and kid-sized utensils were unexpected but so appreciated. The backyard is beautiful and a great spot for congregating- the fire pit was lovely on cooler San Diego nights! Tom was a great host and excellent communicator. We enjoyed the neighborhood and walking to a few restaurants. It was an ideal location to visit the zoo and Balboa park. Highly recommend- thanks Tom!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and is as listed in the ad. The host is easy to communicate with and was very helpful during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Thanh (Gina) B., VISALIA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The property looks exactly like the picture. The moment you walked into the house, you see plants everywhere. Even in the bathroom there were plants above the shower. Almost felt like a jungle. But in a good way. The backyard had a nice little sitting area with a fountain where you can relax and listen to sound of the water coming out. The bed in the master bedroom was a bit too firm and the pillows not very comfortable for my liking. There was a doggy bed for your fur baby in the master bedroom. Which was really nice. The kitchen had all the necessary cookware. The second bedroom had a bunk bed where our child slept. She had no complaints. The house is nearby the freeway, grocery stores, restaurants, a park, and the zoo. Communication with the host was great. Would definitely stay in the future again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tom was super easy to work with. House is clean and in great condition. Stayed here with twin grandsons so the bunk bed was a bonus. Snacks upon arrival, Plenty of toiletries and towels. Everything we needed. Location is great -close to Balboa Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

D H., Morrilton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Such a cute bungalow. Clean and well appointed with an easy drive to the San Diego Zoo. The host was so helpful and accommodating. Love the plants! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Faro H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely LOVED this place! Everything was perfect. This place is adorable, comfy, quiet, and safe. The plants are absolutely beautiful, in fact they inspired me to have more greenery in my home. We would stay here again 1000 times. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. I cannot see enough positive things about this stay! Thank you so much!!
So so pretty! Air felt so fresh! In love!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is adorable and very clean. It is in a great location and close to beaches and Balboa Park. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Urban Greenhouse is lovely. The host includes thoughtful touches, like phone and computer cables next to the bed, a fully-functioning kitchen with everything needed to cook, and even the option for free-range (and colorful) eggs. The neighborhood is very quiet. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay. The house was super clean and had everything you could possibly need. The plants were so beautiful and had such a great vibe. The host was very nice and even helped set up a dog crate for us. Great location. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our little family loved this house. Very clean and welcoming, and incredibly well-appointed. Had everything we needed AND everything we forgot. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVED the plants! The place looked just like the listing. Clean and inviting. Owner was friendly and communicative. Would definitely stay here again next time we’re in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viwat

Liked: Cleanliness
Tom was a great host and his place was very warm and welcoming. The rooms had very comfortable beds and this is definitely a place I will go back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was perfect! Very comfortable with great attention to detail. Tom was a perfect host as he prepared for our stay, communicated well, and created a cozy place for us to stay. Oh then there was the best shower ever! Enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The space was clean, organized and very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming little property perfect for a San Diego getaway. Located 5+ minutes to Balboa Park Museums and the Zoo. My husband, 3 sons, ages 4-9, and myself enjoyed the quiet and convenience of the home and neighborhood. The property owner was easily available for any questions or concerns. My sons nicknamed this home the 'Jungle Fort' and cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tom's Urban Greenhouse was absolutely perfect. The check-in process was simple, the house was extremely clean and the ambience with all the plants was beautiful. We were there for four nights and didn't have one complaint. I'm glad we decided to stay here, as opposed to a hotel. We were able to experience a very cool San Diego neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very impressive home with everything you need. A home away from home and true gem. One thing is it was a bit hard to figure out shower knobs and was hot but it’s user error lol. Other than that iit was perfect and would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Close to the zoo and convenient access to nearby corner stores and small restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was one of the best lodging experiences we’ve had. Tom’s home had everything we need and we felt so at home. There were so many thoughtfulness he put into the home. The location, walk ability, and neighborhood overall were amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

adriana s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Amenities Galore

Very clean. Crisp white sheets. Amenities galore. Beautiful shower area. Everything smelt like tea tree oil & just overall clean air. Quiet neighborhood. The air purifier was an amazing touch and the perfect white noise we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Comfortable, well located, pet friendly, well stocked. Great location to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesette

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The urban greenhouse was a perfect stay for our family. We felt at home with all the cozy features and we absolutely loved the plants everywhere. The home was at the center of all the amazing places SD has to offer. Thanks for an amazing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Sherry B., Branson, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication from Tom. The house is beautiful and super clean! Great, quiet little neighborhood. The backyard sitting area is a tropical delight, and even has a water feature which is a nice touch. Loved our stay and will for sure book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025