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Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!

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Living area
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Spaces

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!

Welcome to your perfect getaway in Hillcrest! This delightful Spanish-style home is ideally situated within walking distance to the stunning Balboa Park, and just a quick 3-minute drive to the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. With its unique charm and character, this fully equipped retreat offers everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

Bedrooms: 2 cozy bedrooms await you, featuring a luxurious king bed in one room and a comfortable queen bed in the other. Please note that access to the second bedroom requires walking through the first bedroom, or you can conveniently use the back patio door for direct access.

Outdoor Oasis:
Step outside to discover a serene backyard filled with abundant fruit trees, including orange and lime trees, as well as green grape vines. Enjoy sunny afternoons grilling on the BBQ and dining al fresco with our outdoor dining and lounge set, all set on lush astroturf for a touch of fun in the sun!

Parking & Accessibility:
The property includes a detached garage and a long driveway, providing ample parking for your convenience.

Additional Information:
This charming unit is part of a duplex, so you may encounter guests in the neighboring unit. However, rest assured that the only shared space is the backyard, ensuring your privacy and comfort. Experience the best of San Diego from this charming home, where comfort meets convenience! Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories in this vibrant neighborhood.

Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.

Hillcrest is one of the hippest & most fabulous neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in town with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

This unit is part of a duplex; there is a one-bedroom unit on the right side of the house. The backyard is shared with other guests

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Pets are welcome! Our standard pet fee is $150 (this may vary dependent on length of stay & type of pet). Please let us know if you will be bringing along your furry friend!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 645453, STR-05224L

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. USS Midway Museum and Birch Aquarium are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marston House - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Globe Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! on 24 June 2026 start from NZ$550, 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.

How much is parking at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Merle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My teenage daughter and I stayed at this property for spring break. The set up was absolutely perfect for us. The neighborhood is wonderful and walkable, the property was clean and well-appointed, and there’s a beautiful outdoor space. We appreciated being within walking distance of great restaurants, grocery stores, and Balboa Park. Our stay was quiet and we spent wonderful evenings resting up at the property after long days adventuring around San Diego. The host was easy to reach and allowed us to store our bags in the property’s garage before check-in so we could explore the neighborhood. We were so grateful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay. Fully stocked kitchen and lots of thoughtful details. Loved the vibes and the artwork. Big back yard. Great location. Responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leora L.

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

Great stay

This is a lovely little property, perfect for our family during our trip to explore San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described the stay was light and bright and appropriately breezy. The location was perfect for our trip to adventure in Balboa Park and to dine at great restaurants in Hillcrest. The place was vibrant and energetic yet ideal for the quick siesta before heading out to explore more. Thank you for a clean and convenient stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaixi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and pleasant. Please note you have to go from one bedroom to get to the other one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy E.

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

Great Location!

Walking distance to the zoo and Balboa Park. Convenient to most other places by car. Not fancy but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

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

Walk to zoo

We loved our stay. This property met our needs- quiet,walkingdistance to zoo and Balboa Park,near shopping and hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Awesome place to stay

It was absolutely awesome. Super close to the zoo and easy to get on and off the interstate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latasha L.

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

5 star

Great had a ball will stay at this property again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

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

Excellent location

Great location if you’re in town for activities in Balboa Park like the zoo and museums. House was clean and comfortable for our stay. Parking in SD is terrible so it was great to have off street parking if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
amazing location, cannot be beat! you can walk to the zoo and skip the parking nightmare
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Very nice property

Nice home, well stocked. Great to have a garage and driveway. Easy walks to balboa park. Great communication with property manager! Really enjoying our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin B.

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

Perfect location and charming home

The location makes this an ideal jumping off point for all San Diego adventures. You can walk to the zoo, and proximity to the zoo means there's lots of Ubers nearby. The house is comfortable and clean and the hosts were so easy to work with. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Upas

Beautiful location, very nice and comfortable home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Sunny San Diego

This place was great for the family & our dogs. Beautiful back yard was great to let the kids and dogs play. Close proximity to Balboa Park and all it has to offer meant less time driving & more time playing. Hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

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

Zoo trip

Great little house in Hillcrest area. walking distance to the zoo and Balboa Park trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you want to explore Balboa Park/San Diego Zoo. The house is clean and spacious in a quiet but interesting neighborhood. The kitchen is well supplied. Both bedrooms are fairly large. While you have to walk through the larger first bedroom to get to the second one, the second bedroom has a door to the back-yard area. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Good Location

Good location for Zoo and Parks. Very comfortable and very good WiFi. New washer and dryer. Busy street traffic, thou no problems with parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Beautiful little house

We had a very good time at this really nice house. Very close to the world famous zoo and Balboa Park. The neighborhood is very nice. The only thing is maybe some more pots and pans to cook with. All summed up: this place was very clean and very nice. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great customer service.

This property is exactly as advertised. It’s a very convenient location, especially to the San Diego zoo and the fabulous Balboa Park. Above all, the customer service provided by Aaron was a real pleasure. He stayed connected and helpful as needed. I would highly recommend this property for your stay in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Excellent

The property came as advertised, including furnishings, cleanliness, clarity of checkin and checkout, and surroundings. In the event of any issues, I had clear and prompt communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Herb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Solid property

Only one thing we wish we knew prior to booking; you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the second one It was awkward for us
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

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English, Spanish

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