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Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too!

Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too!

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Welcoming front porch
Your own Craftsman bungalow!
This yard is all yours.  Table seats 8, plus lounging in the shade above.
Weber BBQ grill
Your private, serene, deep backyard.

Overview of Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHotel Circle4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Park5 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too!

Please…no Comic Con or other advance short term stay requests.

Classic Craftsman meets Modern Remodel w/ Amenities...and you get Bliss and Privacy!

Recent Renovation. Photos taken with iPhone do not appear larger or better than actual.

Charming, petite single family home (540sf, 1 bedroom, sleeps 4). Private patio and backyard. Walkable to the park, restaurants, cafes, micro breweries, concert venue...Your vacation bungalow or temporary home awaits, in North Park!

About halfway between Hillcrest and North Park centers -- You'll have the best of the two hippest villages, within walking distance!

Enjoy the quiet setting, and your large, private outdoor space, with grill, dining area and great lounge chairs. Relax in a newly renovated space where character features have been preserved -- original wood floors, built-ins, high ceilings, large windows. There's a charming clawfoot tub, if you love to soak -- but it's also a modern shower, with glass door. Emphasis on comfort, charm and serenity -- Cushy, down wrapped sofa, comfy chairs, light and clean. Zzzzzzz.....

Central heat and AC, tank-less hot water, washer and dryer, dishwasher, disposal, micro, very cool Euro gas stove (it's red!), large frig with ice maker. Cozy bistro style dining area. Relaxing living room with roomy sofa, comfy chairs, and vintage built-ins. (Plenty of seating, and a place to put your feet up.) Ample desk with work or surfing space, and a view of TV.

Queen bed, plus a queen sofa bed in living room. Walk in closet. Unique, well appointed bath -- en suite, with a second entry for others.

WIFI (100mbps) and smart cable TVs in living room and bedroom. Land line for local calls.

Stop by the North Park Nursery (garden center), less than 2 blocks away -- It's also a cafe! Enjoy a great breakfast at Breakfast Republic on University Ave. -- Also a short walk. A bit farther east, is the historic North Park Theater, now the Observatory, a live concert venue. Catch a show! Keep walking east on University, and you'll quickly reach the center of North Park, and a collection of eateries, pubs, eclectic shops, art galleries and fitness options.

Walk 3 1/2 blocks south from the house, and you'll be at Morley Field, the northeast section of Balboa Park, the site of community pool, tennis courts, golf and other recreation facilities. From there, you can hike through Florida Canyon to the zoo, museums and theaters -- or take an Uber or car for a few minutes, from the house. Downtown destinations (Gaslamp, Seaport Village, Petco Park, Little Italy) are only 5-10 minutes drive.

Stroll west on University Ave. to the Farmer's Market in Hillcrest on Sundays, 9-2, adjacent to DMV parking lot. You can grab a Sunday breakfast/brunch in Hillcrest at a cafe or while exploring the Farmer's Market (lots of ethnic food served), then walk or Uber over to the zoo, museums and park along Park Blvd.! There's lots more in Hillcrest -- if you're interested in dining, bars, cafes and shopping.

For beaches, you can't go wrong with beautiful Coronado Island -- a short, scenic trip over the bridge, about 15 minutes from the house. Go to historic, Victorian era Hotel Del Coronado, and have a wonderful day -- gorgeous beach, a promenade for walking, biking, and peddle cars along the shore, seaside restaurant and bar/lounge, nice shops, artisan pizza, homemade ice cream.

Please note: Parking is on street only. This is a residential neighborhood of primarily single family homes, so parking is readily available most of the time, but it can be a little tighter on weekends and holidays. (You may get a space right in front, or you may need to park a bit farther down the street, or on adjacent street, at times.)

We're local residents, who value and promote diversity, healthy living and our wonderful urban village community. You may or may not meet us at the property -- Rest assured, we care about your experience, and will be responsive to you. Please be considerate, kind and gentle -- to our property, our neighbors and us. A hearty thank you, in advance!

While we're currently accommodating 3 night minimum stays, we encourage longer rental terms -- from one month to twelve months. Please contact us to discuss. (Additional cleaning fees will apply to longer term stays.)

Please note: Service dogs must be declared prior to booking, allowing owners to request and review documentation. Dates will not be held/reserved during processing. Our jurisdiction does not require that we accommodate emotional support animals at our temporary lodging property. No animal may be on property at any time, without owners’ prior acceptance.

Property manager

Gail Feldman

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security deposit forfeited and eviction may occur, with evidence of party, pets on property, smoking, noise disturbance, or unauthorized occupants.
Furniture may not be moved, with exception of ottoman, for extending sofa bed.
We are mainly accommodating longer term stays (1-12 months); briefer stays will be accepted on short notice, subject to calendar fit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 625382, STR-03789L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

This holiday home is located in North Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive
  • Petco Park - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min walk
  • Colima's Mexican Food - 3 min walk
  • Pecs - 5 min walk
  • The Seventh House - 10 min walk
  • Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Own Craftsman Cottage, Too! located?

Located in North Park, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Balboa Park Carousel and within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. San Diego Natural History Museum and Old Globe Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Homey Getaway
Beth and Gail offered a lovely home to make my first month in San Diego such a memorable experience. The space is charming and offers everything you would need for a home away from home. There were few times I had to communicate to the hosts, but they responded quickly and resolved any questions I had! I highly recommend booking this stay.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fine place to stay!
We had a very nice weekend visit with our son and his family a couple of blocks away from the VRBO. The little house was very clean and well supplied with kitchen utensils. The friendly property manager made timely contacts. The next time we plan to visit North Park we will check out the availability of this property before looking elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and Close to Everything
We loved this little bungalow! It's adorable, clean, and perfect for hanging out in. We had so much fun and the location was amazing! We could walk or bike almost everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green Cottage
Great location, beautifully decorated and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We had a great time. Wife and 2 kids. Very close to everything. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gail Feldman

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We (Gail and Beth) are locals who value and promote diversity, healthy living and our cool urban village community of North Park. We rescue vintage homes and cottages and enjoy sharing these restored gems with travelers, so they can experience the local character of our village, and ideally, feel the souls of these places and a deeper sense of personal well being while they're here.

Why they chose this property

How could we possibly pass up an adorable, little, 1923 Craftsman cottage, with 30+ years of benign neglect and deferred maintenance?? And the location was awesome! These restoration projects require patience, diligence, creativity and a passion for making things right. Size doesn't matter, and there are no short cuts in this labor of love. And it's worth it, because if we were traveling to San Diego, we'd love to stay in a cottage that's had this preservation and loving attention, and functional modernization, in a terrific, walk-able location. This little home is very pretty and authentic -- and comfortable, first and foremost. And it's in a terrific location from which to explore the urban villages of San Diego, and downtown.

What makes this property unique

Location! Walk-able to both North Park and Hillcrest delights, and Balboa Park! Perfect little getaway for 2-4, or temporary home for 1-2. Enjoy the backyard -- Most cottages this size share lots with other homes, or have very little outdoor space. Not this one!
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