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Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views

Welcome to The Leo, your stylish home in the heart of Downtown San Diego. This newly renovated one-bedroom retreat blends comfort, modern design, and unbeatable city access, perfect for couples, solo travelers, business guests, or weekend explorers.

Start your morning with coffee on your private balcony overlooking the city, spend the day discovering San Diego’s iconic attractions, and unwind in the evening on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views of California’s oldest city.

We are here to support you throughout your stay. We supply every guest with our phone number to ensure that any issues or questions are addressed in a timely manner.

What's nearby
- 13 minute walk or 10 minute tram to Gaslamp Quarter (Main lively area of downtown San Diego)
- 4 minute drive or 12 minute walk to Petco Park (famous ballpark with incredible city views and exciting events)
-2 minute walk to Punchbowl Social (Cool bar/hangout with bowling, food, karaoke, drinks, and games)
- 5 minute walk to BESHOCK Ramen (busy locals love the pairing of this lighter Japanese cuisine and sake)
- 5 minute walk to Amplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden (the Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout is a must-try)
- 5 minute walk to Seahorse Coffee (the 'Big in Japan' combines raspberry and mocha, and comes with a Pocky stick)

The whole apartment is yours! Additionally, we have a rooftop hangout space on the top floor that has a shared BBQ for you to use.

Whether you’re here to work, relax, or explore, this thoughtfully designed apartment has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

✔ Modern one-bedroom apartment with stylish furnishings
✔ Private balcony with city views
✔ Fully equipped kitchen for cooking and dining in
✔ In-suite washer & dryer for longer stays
✔ Super-fast WiFi for work or streaming
✔ Smart TV with Roku
✔ Fresh towels & bathroom essentials provided
✔ Professionally cleaned before every stay

Additional features:

• Contact-free self check-in
• 24/7 virtual guest support
• Comfortable living space to relax or work
• Bright and airy interiors with natural light

Prime location

Stay in the center of everything San Diego has to offer:

🏟 Petco Park – catch a Padres game or concert
🌴 Balboa Park – museums, gardens, and the famous San Diego Zoo
🏖 San Diego beaches – surf, sunsets, and coastal adventures
🍽 Gaslamp Quarter – restaurants, bars, and nightlife
🛍 Downtown shopping & cafes within walking distance

Perfect for vacations, weekend getaways, and business travel.

We have parking spaces available for reservation in the buildings lot. The costs are $20 per night. Due to limited spaces, parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. We cannot guarantee parking, so please inquire about our availability prior to booking if this is a requirement for you. We can also provide recommendations to other nearby lots upon request! The property is very "Uberable" and is rated with a walking score of 96/100 by "Walk Score".

Please review the following before booking:

• Same-day bookings: If you book within 24 hours of arrival, check-in may be delayed (up to 6 PM) depending on cleaning schedules. Please confirm with us after booking.
• No cable service is available, but the TV supports Roku.
• As the property is located in Downtown San Diego, guests may experience normal city activity including traffic, construction, or seeing members of the local homeless population. While these are outside our control, guest safety and comfort remain our priority.

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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 0–17
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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 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 635349, STR-08666L

About the area

San Diego

Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this apartment. 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 San Diego Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Petco Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Seaport Village - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rikka Fika - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hinar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Punch Bowl Social - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ASA Bakery & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BESHOCK Ramen East Village - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views on 11 December 2026 start from NZ$328, 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 Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Downtown Retreat | Balcony + Rooftop Views located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego City College and Petco Park. Balboa Park and Port of San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is 6 minutes by foot and City College Trolley Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Apartment had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Wonderful apartment within walking distance of the gaslamp quarter!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and i came to visit family for the weekend. Excellent location within walking distance to everything. Clean with ample amenities and a very cool corner view of downtown. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake V.

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

Long Weekend Trip

We stayed 5 days and loved it. Great location, host was very responsive and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Lovely unit

Really enjoyed our stay! Communication with the owner was outstanding and overall had a pleasant stay in SD
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice, clean, and spacious. Convenient to get to places in San Diego. Can walk or Uber. Owners are very communicative and quick to respond. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Great spot for convention stay

I was attending a convention at the San Diego Convention Center. Easy Uber ride or easy 20 min walk. Good restaurants within 2 blocks and a grocery store. Really enjoyed the roof top deck and the in-unit balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Exactly as advertised

My son and I stayed at this property so we could attend a baseball game at Petco Park. It was exactly as advertised. The apartment was spacious and clean. Although the elevator was not working while we were there, everything else was nice. The walk is long to Petco, but doable. Uber is an option and inexpensive. Plenty of food options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Someswara P.

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

Convenient Downtown Location

The property's accessibility to all things San Diego has to offer is great - very easy access to shopping, grocery, bars/restaurants, theme parks, zoo etc. The property is very well maintained, all the appliances are in great condition and it has nice views to the city. The check-in and check-out process is very easy and the property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yajie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
a lot of homeless people around
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena C.

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

First love reconnection

First, I want to thank Sam, Jay and Kat for their hospitality! Host were great and made this whole process very easy. I would recommend this property to others and hope to visit again very soon! Thank you so much, once again to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

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

Great unit! Close to Gaslamp and Convention Center.

The apartment has everything we needed: a full kitchen, a living room with pullout couch, a bedroom and even a washing machine and dryer. And it's a walking distance to a grocery store, Gaslamp Quarter (about 15 minute walk) and the Convention Center (about 25 minute walk). Be prepared to see homeless on every corner and on the streets as you walk to/from the hotel from the Gaslamp or the convention center. The customer service/landlord was very accommodating and could be easily reached. Pull-out couch has seen better days and was not comfortable. Otherwise, apartment was nice and had a rooftop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

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

Mini Get Away

Spent 3 days at this location. Everything is as listed and as the pictures show. Large place. Plenty of space with wrap around balcony and rooftop space. It’s quiet inside, with everything you need. Parking space is visible from unit entry door, worth the fee. We walked around or Uber and didn’t use our car at all. It was just two of use but the place can easily sleeps 4. Owners communicate well. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was for the most part, Great! There was a few blinds missing, which was a little annoying in the morning in the bedroom. And the cabinet faces were peeling a little bit, but other than that, it was a huge place. They were very good at getting back to me. There was a grocery store across the street and one up the block too. It was near a few restaurants and had a beautiful view of San Diego. I think if the blinds were fixed and the cabinets were fixed, this would be a 10 out of 10. There was also a few really good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Sam, Jay, & Kat were wonderful hosts and maintained excellent communication throughout our whole trip! They were very accommodating for the check-in process and even gave us a special rate if we wished to extend our stay. The apartment had everything we needed. One thing I would be remiss to not mention is the location. It is not in a safe area. We avoided walking for this reason. Every Uber driver said the same thing. Homeless people surround the building and were doing drugs day and night, fighting, etc. A family staying in the building mentioned their child had been spat on that day. As mentioned, the hosts were wonderful and this is not something in their control, but we did want to mention this to warn people staying alone and for those with children. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and again want to emphasize we understand this is not the fault of the hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fast alles super, Schlafsofa für zwei Teenager nicht ausreichen. Ansonsten hat die Wohnung alles was man braucht.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weller R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chelsea S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sam, Jay, and Kat

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