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Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C

Beautiful Zen Penthouse located in Little Italy right next to Balboa Park, the Bay and the Convention Center, within walking distance to amazing restaurants, India street Mercato and the famous farmers Market next to beautiful Hillcrest and within minutes of all San Diego Beaches and attractions.

Located in a historical building, the Penthouse has a total European feel to it, like being in London with amazing weather and the best part, the breathtaking views of the Skyline and unreal Sunsets, the most amazing life painting hanging in your living room!!

Breathtaking views of beautiful San Diego, from the Sky Line and the Bay all the way to Point Loma and Coronado Bridge in a luxurious and relaxing environment in the best location of America's Finest City!!

The views are magic and they are going to steal your heart and make you fall in love with San Diego instantly.

Enjoy a glass of wine in your dining table overlooking the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen.

Location: Centrally located within ten minutes of all San Diego attractions.
Style: The most beautiful views and luxurious features, Multi Jet Hot Tub, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow menu, rain shower and more.
Comfort: peaceful and quiet with all the amenities you need.

All the beautiful spaces that you see in the photos are for your exclusive enjoyment, they are not shared with other units or guests, they are for your private use.

San Diego Zen Penthouse is a beautiful and peaceful retreat located in Bankers Hill, right next to Little Italy within walking distance to some of San Diego’s finest restaurants, bars, shops, the Zoo, Balboa Park, Museums, Theaters, Balboa Golf Course and many other attractions.

Within a five minute drive you can be in downtown San Diego, the airport, Seaport Village, Petco Park (home of Padres baseball team), the Convention Center, Little Italy, Embarcadero, Fashion Valley mall, North Park, the Chargers' Qualcomm Stadium, historic Old Town, the Marina, many of the best restaurants, nightclubs, bars and much more. You can also enjoy Ocean beach, Liberty Station, San Diego's best breweries, Point Loma, Pacific Beach and Sea World, which are only ten minutes away.

An amazing diversity of restaurants and cuisines are available within walking distance of the area. You can enjoy Japanese, Mexican, American, Thai, Indian, Persian, Greek, Steakhouse, Vietnamese, Chinese, Brazilian cuisine, and more. Should you choose to stay in, for a relaxing night of grilling or cooking at home, you will find a Ralphs, Whole Foods and Trader Joes within a couple of blocks. In the morning, you can wake up and enjoy a variety of local coffee shops with tastes of Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico or India, in addition to a Starbucks for more local flavor. There is also a local 24-hour Rite Aid pharmacy available to you as well.

The property is situated on a peaceful and quiet street but also close to everything. The property was just fully renovated with the most beautiful and contemporary interior design, from the Restoration Hardware decoration elements to the Italian Quartz countertops and the stunning colors that blend with the sunsets that shower the Penthouse from the main window.

Explore amazing San Diego and come home to a glass of wine in the Spa Tub, there is nothing more relaxing !!!

In Zen Penthouse you will enjoy the best amenities like tempur-pedic King-size bed, Egyptian cotton sheets and a pillow menu. The extra large walk in closet can accommodate all of your clothes, without cramping. The Wi-Fi network is the fastest offered by Cox communications, very important to stay on top of work while vacationing on you San Diego Penthouse.

When you need to rest after exploring beautiful San Diego, turn on the 55-inch LED TV in the living room with access to all your favorite apps.

The entire place is professionally cleaned every single time a guest checks out and before arrival. A house keeping team of professionals washes and deep cleans everything in the house to provide the best San Diego Zen Penthouse experience.

A bus stop is available only two minutes walking from the house and the trolley station is also minutes away. If you need something that is not listed, please let me know and I will be very happy to provide it if possible.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No visitor allowed what so ever
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Size requirements, ask first please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not even in the outdoor spaces
No music or loud noise in the outdoor areas, Curfew of outdoor areas and tub at 9:00pm, minimum night stays and rate changes apply for some dates.
Breaking rules will generate eviction, no notice. Guest must have working phone registered on Vrbo and provide valid ID before check in
No visitors allowed other than the registered guests not even for a little or as a meeting point. Pets have to be approved so disclose them please.

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
Note from host: No visitor allowed what so ever
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 636501, STR-08415L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Bankers Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment is near theme parks and near a water park. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Slice House by Tony Gemignani - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mostra Coffee at Banker’s Hill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$442, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C located?

Located in the centre of San Diego, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Port of San Diego and San Diego Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 15 minutes by foot and America Plaza Trolley Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dru L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space-great location! We walked EVERYWHERE! The bed was sooo comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay & get away for a few days. The wet room was amazing & so relaxing. So close to everything...Little Italy, Balboa Park, etc.! Highly Recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this property for someone very important to me to celebrate a 44th birthday. From the photos and the location, it looked absolutely perfect. Although I did not personally attend the stay, Ricardo was incredibly helpful and responded to all of my inquiries in a timely manner. Based on my booking experience and his professionalism, I would give this stay a 10/10 and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the San Diego area." Thanks again Ricardo — Tara
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Weekend Get Away

What a great place to stay! Location is awesome and the place was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, fantastic, great neighborhood, surprisingly very quiet, and the views and shower were added extras that made it feel glamorous.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ R.

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

Beautiful and convenient location

This is our second time staying in the loft located at Banks Hill. Absolutely love the location and convenience of this beautiful loft. It has everything we wanted and needed during our stay. I would highly recommend this property as a great couple get a way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Perfect Location

This is a perfect location for experiencing everything San Diego has to offer. Walkable to a bunch of great neighborhoods, and in my opinion, located in one of the best places to come home to. The room itself is really nice, with an amazing view of planes coming in to land.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

I book this place again

This spot is a gem. The view was great, the place was clean, the bathroom was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal I.

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

Lovely, walkable neighborhood with views

We had a wonderful time! The home is historic and beautiful and the attic was the perfect size for my husband and me. We walked to several attractions including Balboa Park and dinner. Check in was a breeze. We would absolutely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Wonderful property smack in the middle of San Diego

The property was great and exactly as advertised. The host was always timely in responding and also had several solid suggestions and thing to do in the area. As for the location, it is within a comfortable walking distance of Little Italy and Balboa Park (2 great spots to check out)!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ R.

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

Zen Penthouse

Stayed over 4th of the July long weekend (4) nights. Absolutely one of the best VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed in. The Penthouse was amazing, clean, and easy to get to. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to stay in this area of San Diego. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimly N.

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

Location!

Rick's place was great for our little family. It's not baby proofed, but we kept a close eye on the kids, and they had fun. We especially enjoyed the view from the living room and watching the planes land/take off. The place is clean, well equipped, and with comfortable beds. We didn't have an issue finding parking. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

San Diego weekend adventure

This property was beyond adorable. Perfect and quaint. Very clean, comfy bed, pillows and sheets. Good location, minutes from downtown and the zoo. Great recommendations provided by owner for restaurants. We loved the view of bay and airport. Planes flying over all day but the insulation and penthouse construction blocked 90% of the sound. So all you get is cool views of planes landing and taking off, without noise disturbance. Gave the location additional character.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron c.

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

Fabulous!

The Zen Penthouse is truly is a fabulous little "Gem." During my seven-night stay, I found everything I needed for a delightful experience. The well-appointed kitchen allowed me to cook many of my own meals, and the spa-like bathroom was truly wonderful - I particularly loved the large rainforest shower, complete with high-quality towels and robe. The king bed was incredibly comfortable, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 for comfort and bedding. Ricardo and his team ensured that everything was in perfect order. Looking forward to my next visit! Ron
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great location

The Apartment was suited to our needs and in a great location. The only downside side was lots of stairs for our small dogs to navigate but it worked out fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Historic place in a great location

My wife, son and I stayed there for a week for a wedding and to do a little golfing around the area. Our other place we had lined up for the week canceled on us 5 days prior, so we search the site and found this little gem. Honestly I think it was a better place than our first selection. The penthouse floor is a little quirky with the angled ceilings but the couch was super comfy and plenty of room in both bedrooms. Kitchen and dining areas were modern and great. Loved having the washer and dryer. I could have brought fewer clothes and just washed and reused. We brought our own washing/drying supplies but the place already had that to use. You can hear and see planes land at the airport nearby, but that was part of the charm. If the tv was on in the main room or we had the supplied fan on in the bedroom for white noise you can’t hear the airplanes. Maybe the only knock I might have on the place was the dim lighting in the bathroom. It affected my wife more than me. The location is close to a lot of attractions around the San Diego area. Overall a very pleasing place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful experience.

One of the most pleasant and clean VRBO properties. I travel often and am impressed with the service and cleanliness this particular home provides.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Medical conference at convention centre

Rented the property to attend conference with young adult son and his girlfriend. Perfect space for us. Good location for us. Nice neighbourhood. Enjoyed being near Little Italy. Nice (30 minute) walk to conference centre. Easy access out of the city. Very good, clear communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Absolutely wonderful time

Easy check in, great parking and very clean. We had such a wonderful time. It's a lovely and safe neighborhood. The hot tub was a major bonus too. The house has everything you need. Also, the beds and linens are so comfortable too. Would highly recommend. Thank you again for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Great Stay!

This property was lovely and also well equipped with everything we needed. The main room is more spacious than it appears in the pictures, but otherwise the pictures are accurate. It’s in a quiet residential neighborhood within easy walking distance of Balboa Park and Little Italy, and while there is some noise from the airplanes, we didn’t find it bothersome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

laura w.

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

4 nights in san diego

This place is well located, street parking not too much of a hassle, reasonably quiet given the fact that you are extremely near the airport. Nice kitchen, great view, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert S.

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

Romantic getaway

My husband and I stayed here to reconnect. What a perfect setting. It was very romantic and we had everything we needed for a Great stay. We will definitely come back. Thank you foe everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos V.

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

Beautiful

It’s a fantastic place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

4 day stay

Rick was great to work with. Parking late at night was sort of a challenge, but overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Close to everything

The home is clean and well stocked. Close to downtown, Balboa Park, Old Town, Mission Bay, Sea World… Great views of the harbor. Bankers Hill is one of the great San Diego neighborhoods. Highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ricardo

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Hospitality is our passion and making your vacation unforgettable is our mission!!

Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of San Diego in the Banker’s Hill community next to Little Italy, The Convention Center, Balboa Park, The Zoo, The Gaslamp District and San Diego Bay and all major San Diego attractions and beautiful beaches!!

What makes this property unique

Views that will take your breath away and will make you fall in Love instantly with this beautiful city. Located in the heart of San Diego in the Banker’s Hill community next to Little Italy, The Convention Center, Balboa Park, The Zoo, The Gaslamp District and San Diego Bay and all major San Diego attractions and beautiful beaches!!

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