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Modern Gem | Close to Downtown

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A house with a yellow facade, surrounded by tropical plants.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.
A staircase leading to a building with a yellow facade, surrounded by cacti and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, black cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large flat-screen TV, and a cowhide rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Map

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Diego City College - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bethel AME Church - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Morley Field Sports Complex - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Gem | Close to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Gem | Close to Downtown?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Gem | Close to Downtown on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,712, 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 Modern Gem | Close to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Gem | Close to Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Gem | Close to Downtown located?

Located in South Park, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and met all our needs for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Will definitely stay here the next time we are in San Diego
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Clean and spacious. Lots of amenities like cooking equipment and beach equipment. Ultra responsive host: always within minutes. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Close to lots of restaurants and activities. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and location. The house was very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very easy to correspond with through text as needed , Being accommodating and timely with any questions we may have had.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot, quite neiborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this home. Close to Balboa Park and a playground a short walk away for the kids. The pack-n-play was a lifesaver, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a good time and the people that are running the place were great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute & clean home was located in a fantastic neighborhood. It was perfect for me & my son as a home base from which to explore all the San Diego area has to offer. We loved the South Park neighborhood and walked to local restaurants, a grocery store and shops. We used ride share to get to everything else. We appreciated the host’s recommendations; especially La Jolla Cove where we spent a fantastic day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location, spotlessly clean

Had a very special time with our family who live full time in your neighborhood, thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

Get location for Balboa Park, easy access to everywhere we wanted to go, quiet neighborhood, Mike was great to work with, comfotable inside, and the historic neighborhood was a plus
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay

We stayed at the apartment for a weekend. We were very happy with the apartment and with the location and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay, great location

Our family had a wonderful time in this home. Neighborhood was great. The street parking was very easy, the house was so comfortable, and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. We really enjoyed the house, it was clean with little touches such as coffee, towels, etc that were readily available. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem? Absolutely!

Great location and great amenities. The host(s) are truly "SUPER".I will look for availability at this property every one of my trips to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Walking distance to all the fabulous shops and restaurants in South Park. Close driving to golf, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt so fortunate to find this place! Great value, clean quiet part of town close to all the things we needed! Padres field, old town, Mormon Battalion, and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm area

Super clean place, owners are communicative and kind, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat and clean older house. Great location. Ideal for a couple, but a bit small for more than that - one bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful neighborhood, short walk to the park everyday to let my little one play. Friendly neighbors, cozy home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

Great little two bedroom nestled into a beautiful South Park neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Near the Zoo

Excellent location. Highly responsive owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Clean, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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