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Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more

Holiday home with kitchen, near San Diego Zoo

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Living area
Dining
Room
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more

In lively Hillcrest area of San Diego, discover this cozy two-bedroom getaway! Nestled just minutes away from the renowned San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, and the lush Balboa Park, this property offers the perfect home base for your California adventure.

As a traveler, you'll enjoy the convenience of our fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and all the dishes and utensils you need to whip up delicious meals. Unwind in the comfort of your 1.5 bathrooms, where you'll find towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer. Stay connected with our complimentary WiFi, and keep your wardrobe fresh with the iron and ironing board provided.

Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an action-packed getaway, our vacation home has you covered. Soak up the California sun and cool off with the air conditioning, or cozy up by the heating system on chilly evenings. With all the essentials at your fingertips, you'll be able to truly immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty of San Diego.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 624841, STR-10937L

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. 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 popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. USS Midway Museum and Belmont Park are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flicks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gossip Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's Hillcrest - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more on 3 November 2025 start from NZ$451.08, 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 Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to San Diego Zoo, Restaurant Row, Close to Petco Park, Rady's Shell & more located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Petco Park. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B.

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

Clean, cozy

Rented this place because it was so close to the San Diego Zoo. It was clean, cozy, and close to so many things.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kasandra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed in this cute little vintage bungalow. The neighborhood was nice and the place was clean and charming. It was a little tight for four of us but had all the basics we needed. We found parking to be pretty easy and plentiful around the apartment. My only small complaint would be the walk in shower… the water pressure was so strong it was unbearable and there were no settings on the shower head to help alleviate the pressure. Otherwise, was a good stay for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Covered most of the basics

The space is clean and decorated in a cute way. It is very close to lots of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

San Diego/Hillcrest vacay

Cute property close to everything we wanted to see via Uber.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

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

Vintage gem in the heart of it all

Loved this place! Reminded me of my charming and pretty 1947 studio apartment in Los Angeles I lived in years ago. I appreciate that the people who own this place kept the original tile work, built ins and outfitted it with clean, appropriate furniture. Great location for getting to all of the San Diego hotspots. Only drawback - parking could potentially be a bit difficult if you use your car and come back searching for parking. I was clear in asking the owners about parking and at first they said it should be plentiful. Later they suggested I take rideshare so I wouldn't have to contend with parking...wasn't in love with the change of answer, but I would definitely recommend this place. Beautiful, great location, clean, charming and had good contact with owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aly L.

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

Perfect for zoo weekend

We came in for long weekend to visit the zoo and Sea world. Great location in safe neighborhood and everything was very clean. Will definitely stay here again to come back to San Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becki J.

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

Great Area and Communication 10/10!

The place is clean and quaint. I loved the decor and overall midcentury atmosphere. There was beautiful artwork on the walls, and I loved the furniture! The beds were comfortable, and it was nice having a bathroom for each bedroom. Communication with the hosts was perfect. They left a notebook with helpful info about the rental & things to do in the area. We found it very handy! There is no AC, but there are fans and we opened windows and were very comfortable. Oh, and the water pressure in the shower was amazing! The neighborhood is well established & beautiful. It was quiet and walking distance to many eateries. Also, we just loved the folks we ran into at every establishment. A couple things to note that do not bring down my opinion of the property at all. It’s just good to know. The steps to get up to the property could use a little TLC. Also, the shower in the yellow bedroom is very small, but it did the trick. The notebook gave all the info we needed for internet and tv access. You do have to provide your own logins. We couldn’t figure out how to load our Hulu, but that was on us. Also, the light switch in the yellow bedroom is behind the curtains between the door and windows close to the head of the bed. The instructions said to face the bed & it was on the left side, which it is if you’re facing the bed with your back to the bathroom. However, you won’t see it if you don’t move the curtains.Overall, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great Place

If you need a place to sleep and veg out after a long day of sight seeing, this little apartment will suffice! It’s within walking distance to many restaurants and some of the key sights to see! We were happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty C.

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

Looks like beautiful property

We did not get to stay. There was an issue with the property on the day we left to come to San Diego. We just rented another place. The owners are very nice and I recommend staying with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

June d., Vista, Ca.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

We Left after One Hour

My husband and I needed WIFI as we were working. The network listed in the unit’s Welcome Binder did NOT show up any of our 4 devices (2 phones & 2 lap tops). The owner had been very clear in his pre arrival info that he may not be available after normal business hours. It was Sunday evening at 7pm when we texted him of the problem. When he did not respond in 30 minutes we felt we had no choice but to leave. We were in the unit *less than one hour,* the entire time of which was trying to get internet access. We only asked for our cleaning fee back, however, the owner refused. We called VRBO the next morning & when they heard our story they telephoned the owner who refused VRBO’s request to refund our cleaning deposit. VRBO felt the owner was so unreasonable that they issued a credit to us. Do NOT rent this unit if you must have WIFI. Also, the owner’s behavior was unreasonable in solving an issue that was clearly no fault of the renter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by William

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Why they chose this property

Located in the very heart of Hillcrest- Literally walk to everything! Great restaurants, nightlife, Balboa Park, World Famous SD Zoo, coffee shops, pubs and boutique shopping

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