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Spacious Hillcrest HIDEAWAY, walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo. Pet Friendly!

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Hillcrest HIDEAWAY, walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo. Pet Friendly!

Beautiful one bedroom, one bath completely remodel in one of San Diego's best neighborhoods. It is located one block away from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Walking distance to Restaurants, Night life and much more....
And only five minutes from Downtown San Diego.

Our place has a brand new AC unit that makes our home ice cold, there is a one-car garage and an outdoor patio with a table that seats five people. There is a washer and dryer inside the unit.

Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes near by.

Washer & Dryer are located in the garage which is accessible via the patio off of the kitchen. East to access!

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!
No smoking or loud music. We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional one time charge of $75 for pet cleaning.

Property manager

Efrain Cabas
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-04331L, 621628

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Westfield UTC. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Baja Betty's - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Hillcrest HIDEAWAY, walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Hillcrest HIDEAWAY, walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Hillcrest HIDEAWAY, walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo. Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Hillcrest HIDEAWAY, walk to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo. Pet Friendly! located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Petco Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Great place for a short stay

The property is in a great area and the host was excellent. Very responsive communications with easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Great location

The property was very nice and comfortable. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Checking in and out were fast and easy.The extra complimentary snacks and drinks were a nice added touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Great spot to stay while visiting family in the area

Great neighborhood-close to Hillcrest and downtown. Property manager attentive and responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Real relaxing

Real nice place and very private. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

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

Great location

Our stay was great. Host was very responsive if we had any questions. We appreciated the extra snacks and waters as our kids are always hungry. The washer and dryer are located in the garage which makes parking an SUV inside impossible. However there was street parking right outside. Overall it was a great location for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great location and communication

We were able to walk to park and restaurants while the highways were close by as well. The small patio in the back was good. The owner checked in to see if everything was ok and there were snacks and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Nice property and neighborhood

Spacious one bedroom and plenty of street parking (only a very small car will fit in the garage). Biggest plus is having air conditioning…a rarity in SD and much appreciated. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Pasadena, CA 91104

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

Great little place

House was immaculate, host was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Great place to stay and wonderful location

The home was exactly as advertised. Very clean and spacious. Well stocked with everything we needed. Wonderful location close too many things we wanted to see. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

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

Great location and property

We really liked our stay because the rental had everything we needed and the location was great. A very pleasant neighborhood and close to everything. Will definitely stay there again if we go to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheni G.

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

Amazing place

I loved staying at this location; it is beautiful and quiet. It is immaculate and cozy; it feels like home, and the communication with the property manager is exceptional. Thank you for the fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla J., Vacaville, CA

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

Anniversary Celebration

Great location, well appointed and comfortable. We felt at home right away. The Hideaway was the perfect place to explore Balboa Park and the Zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Fabulous stay

This unit was a great place for a week stay. The kitchen was well stocked. We did not have a car, and all the sites we went to were via walking, lyft or city bus.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Excellent location

Arrived an hour early after driving 10 hours. Contacted the manager and he let us in early. He was on site a few times and was very nice. Could not ask did anything more. Great gist and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Great place

Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

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

Wedding stay

We stayed for a wedding at Balboa park. The place was very convenient and within walking distance of the park as well as restaurants and stores. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris L.

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

SD trip

Great property and incredible location for the zoo and Balboa Park. Super close to nice restaurants and Efrain is great about communicating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Centrally located, quiet and clean residence

Perfect for a couple, this clean and comfortable Hillcrest one bedroom suite was as advertised. The hosts were excellent to communicate with, and the check in process was seamless. The snacks and drinks were a bonus, and there was plenty of room in the suite for us. Would recommend this property for a couple and I would definitely return the next time I’m in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gino E.

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

Great place and neighborhood

Stayed here for a couple of days to visit the SD Zoo. The zoo was an easy walking distance both too and from after a long day at the zoo. Communication was prompt and clear with the owners. Property was clean and had an abundance of amenities and extras. If i travel to SD again, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Very nice

Cool little spot in a great location. The owner was very nice and accommodating and the house itself clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Great property in a great location.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Close to everything Balboa park is right next-door and what a nice neighborhood. All the neighbors were saying hi to us when we’re out in the street going to the car. Felt totally safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

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

Delightful condo

This was our 2nd stay at the Hideaway and once again we found the cozy condo to be exceptionally clean and comfortable. The little touches of complimentary coffee and snacks are so appreciated and Efrain is a wonderful host who went out of his way to help me retrieve an item left behind. Thank you and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra O.

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

Perfect!

We stayed here for 4 nights on our honeymoon and it was everything we needed! The location was fantastic! Our truck would not fit in the little garage but there was plenty of street parking and we never had to park far from the unit! The kitchen is well stocked and everything was super clean! We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Nice little apartment.

Stayed 3 nights here. Great location, right next to Balboa Park. The apartment was clean and came with a garage. The host was easy to communicate with and was timely in most responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janet R., Grafton, MA, USA

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

Great location

This rental was perfectly located for enjoying Balboa Park. We appreciated the house rules as this is a duplex with the other side of the property being rented as well. While the walls between the units are pretty thin, the other guests respected the quiet times.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Efrain Cabas

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Local business owner, with a love for property and vintage cars, living in Hillcrest for the past 25 years. I live nearby, really enjoy hosting, and am quick to respond to guests quickly.

Why they chose this property

Our property is elegant, comfortable, secure, and in an amazing location. We are located in the heart of San Diego's neighborhood, Hillcrest, which is centrally located from downtown, Mission Valley, Balboa Park/Zoo, Sea World and the beaches.

Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego located northwest of Balboa Park. It is an accepting urban village with a small town feel. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity and locally-owned businesses including eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and boutique shopping. It is also known for its salons and spas, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the city.

Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego

What makes this property unique

Relaxation awaits in our beautiful 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, with new updates, and 1-car garage. The living area is very spacious with sofa, large TV and great courtyard. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for cooking. We provide coffee as well. A private patio awaits with beautiful fruit trees!

Location is everything: We are located in the heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. Steps away from exquisite dining, night life and shopping. Less than one mile to the world famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park which hosts various museums, an Organ Pavilion, period architecture, street performers and local artisans.

A short drive to local beaches, harbor excursions and sights, the Padre's Petco Park, Sea Word and SDCCU Stadium (formally Qualcom Stadium).

Languages:

English, Spanish

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