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Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp

Family-friendly cottage with a water park, near Petco Park

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Outdoor dining
Room
Outdoor dining
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 890.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp

Private 2 Bedroom Downtown Home includes 2 Onsite Parking Spots.

Walk to Petco Park & Gaslamp | Entire Standalone House | Quick Airport Access

About This Home

Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a full standalone home in the heart of San Diego — not a condo, not an apartment, and not a shared space.

Located on a private corner lot, this home gives you the freedom of having the entire house to yourself, plus on-site parking and unbeatable walkability to Petco Park and the Gaslamp District. I do not live on-site, so your stay is completely private.

The home comfortably sleeps 6 guests, with flexibility for up to 8 using the living room pullout and a queen air mattress (available upon request). Perfect for weekend getaways, Padres games, conventions, or business travel.

Sleeping Arrangements

Sleeps 6 comfortably | Up to 8 with request

Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Living Room: Queen pullout sofa

Extra: Queen air mattress available upon request

Fresh linens, pillows, and bedding are provided for every sleeping space.

Inside the Home

You’ll have plenty of room to relax and unwind:

Cozy living room with seating and pullout sofa

Two private bedrooms with queen beds

Fully stocked kitchen essentials

High-speed WiFi

Smart TV

Fresh towels and basic toiletries

On-site parking steps from the front door

Clean, simple, and well maintained — ideal for guests who value comfort and convenience.

Prime Location

One of San Diego’s most walkable urban areas:

0.5 miles to Petco Park (games and concerts)

Walkable to the Gaslamp District for dining, nightlife, cafés, and shopping

10-minute drive to San Diego International Airport

Nearby:

San Diego Convention Center

Little Italy

East Village

Balboa Park

Seaport Village and Waterfront

No car required, though parking is included if you bring one.

Neighborhood Transparency (Please Read)

This is a downtown-adjacent urban neighborhood. Like most major city centers, you may see some homeless activity in nearby blocks, particularly around Gaslamp and East Village.

Encounters are typically non-confrontational, and the home itself is secure, private, and easy to access. Most guests value the walkability and convenience — this section is simply to set clear expectations.

Guest Access

You’ll have full private access to:

The entire standalone house

On-site parking

Your own private entrance

No shared walls. No shared spaces. No host on-site.
Easy self check-in via lockbox or smart lock.

Perfect For

Families needing two real bedrooms

Couples traveling together

Small groups attending games, concerts, or conventions

Business travelers wanting privacy

Guests who value walkability and parking

Travelers seeking a flexible home base (6 comfortably, up to 8)

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Nothing is needed for checkout, the cleaning staff will take care of everything. Please remove all personal items, anything left over will be thrown away. Thank you for your stay and safe travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 646443, STR-11739L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Sherman Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks. 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? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Chicano Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Petco Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego-Coronado Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 12th and Imperial Transit Center Station - 9 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hinar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪East Village Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Longplay Hifi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ASA Bakery & Café - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp located?

Located in the centre of San Diego, this family-friendly cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Chicano Park and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and San Diego-Coronado Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km). 12th and Imperial Transit Center Station is 9 minutes by foot and 25th - Commercial Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

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

Awesome!

Great place and location. Loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quaint updated Victorian near downtown

This little gem is a great place near downtown San Diego to enjoy a getaway. Highly recommend and would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mabel H.

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

Beautiful little place

It comes with everything you need and Elijah provides you a lot of the necessities that you need while staying! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

short stay

my stay at this property was very enjoyable. communication with the owner was good and the house was beautiful. i would recommend this house to anyone visiting san diego
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Great for a girls trip!

The house is super cute! My friends and I came for a girls trip and we had the best time! Everything was super easy and the homeowner communicated very well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

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

Great house and enjoyable stay!

2 nice beds and very clean. K Cups provided and creamer! Nice appliances and clean kitchen!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property, great location! Lots of homeless population between neighborhood and tracks but seemed harmless and stayed to themselves. Great walking distance to Petco and pier. I really can't get over how beautiful the house and property are. Immaculately kept up, clean and lots of amenities. Very roomy. House itself very quiet. Will definitely stay here again! Great communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice home with some unfortunate surroundings.

The home was comfortable and clean, and in a perfect location to walk to both the concert we were in town for and many restaurants. Unfortunately, in order to walk to these locations we would have had to walk through several unsafe streets filled with homeless sleeping on the streets. The group did not feel safe navigating the neighborhood after dark which put a bit of a damper on the stay. The home was fine, but we would not have chosen to stay there if we had known about the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Lovely interior, misleading description

The interior of this home is lovely and communication with host was prompt. Kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals. The location is just one exit north to the bridge to Coronado Island. The listing stated that there was 3 queen size beds and a full size sofa bed, sleeping 10. There was only 2 queen size beds, the 3rd was an air mattress. The sofa bed mattress was extremely thin and you could feel the bed frame through it. There was no bedding for the air mattress. If you only need two queens this rental will work for you, otherwise I do not suggest the sofa and air mattress. When we brought this to the host's attention he did reach out to VRBO to have the listing changed and offered to contact VRBO to get us another rental. We declined due to having to get to a wedding. The neighborhood does not feel the safest, a homeless encampment with visable drug use out the front window. Frequent police activity. The encampment did not bother us and mention it soley for those who might be concerned. On our last night we were kept awake by road construction taking place. If you decide to rent I would recommend asking the host if construction is complete. The host offered a 25% discount for future stays for pointing out to him the error in the listing. It would have felt more genuine if he gave us the discount on this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great stay!

Place was beautiful and clean. TV was huge! Very close to downtown. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elijah Orozco

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My wife and love hosting guests and restoring historical homes.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is San Diego's first residential district, rich in history and architectural interest.

What makes this property unique

Having a historically designated home in a historically designated neighborhood gives our cottage a unique charm. Having views of the modern downtown skyline allows you to have access to all that downtown has to offer while having a your own private space and yard to have the best of both worlds.,

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