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Blk to Zoo, 1 car garage, outside patio, 2bd 2bth

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Living area
Living area
Property grounds
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blk to Zoo, 1 car garage, outside patio, 2bd 2bth

Summary:
Welcome to an amazing secret in the heart of Hillcrest. Located one block away from Balboa Park and the world renowned San Diego Zoo. This bright spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath recently updated home is perfect for long stays or quick weekend getaways. Our place is located in a true walking neighborhood they are numerous coffee shops, restaurants, bars and many other attractions within walking distance. We are located five minutes away from Downtown San Diego and only 15 minutes away to La Jolla.

The Neighborhood:
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

Getting Around:
Being in the heart of the city, Balboa Park and Hillcrest are accessible by a number of major streets. Additionally, Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare is easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes nearby.

Other Things to Note:
Pet friendly, $99 per stay!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 636181, STR-03932L

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. 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 Zoo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 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

  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Baja Betty's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Balboa Perk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sabertooth Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blk to Zoo, 1 car garage, outside patio, 2bd 2bth pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Blk to Zoo, 1 car garage, outside patio, 2bd 2bth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blk to Zoo, 1 car garage, outside patio, 2bd 2bth?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blk to Zoo, 1 car garage, outside patio, 2bd 2bth located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Convenient location, clean, and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hee Y.

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

Very nice property

Very good property to stay for 2 couples or family. Very well maintained and well furnished property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay this week! Highly recommended! The place was super clean with snacks and drinks waiting for us. The hosts are extremely responsive and accommodating! The house is in a great spot as well (Hillcrest) and literally walking distance to the Zoo. We are already talking about staying there next year when we come back to visit San Diego! Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed. Modern with easy entry. Lot of snacks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Very comfortable and great location

Easy walking distance to Balboa Park and SD zoo. Very accommodating hosts and nice comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Great spot for a long weekend

Wonderful property for our weekend at the SD Zoo and other Balbao Park museums - so many good restaurants nearby, and convenient to all the sights!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni L.

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

Great House, Great Location

We loved this house, came to take the kids to the zoo and Sea World, and it was just perfect. The location couldn't be better and the host is super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Fantastic Stay

Lots to love about this property including the super convenient location. Easy walk to zoo and Balboa Park as well as shopping and restaurants. Off street parking was great too. House was warm and welcoming as were our hosts! Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahylor L.

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

Weekend trip

Great spot, fantastic owners, would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Nice place.

We really enjoyed our stay and would so again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Great location

Great location, was able to early check in for a small fee. Will definately come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Nice quiet area and convenient to everything

So easy to get around this area and so close to everything zoo downtown etc. Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashli W.

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

Lovely rental

This Vrbo was just as listed. The place was spacious and perfect for my husband, toddler and dog to stay. The location is right by the zoo which was very convenient for us. The host messaged us regularly to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S.

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

Family trip

We had a great trip for my granddaughters 3rd birthday. Adorable little house and a great fenced yard for the dog. The owners were attentive and the snacks were a perfect touch. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great location for visiting zoo and Balbao park

Cute house, easy assess to sites. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Great stay

Nice property and cute neighborhood. Property manager very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony and Brenda P.

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

Great Location! Great hosts!

We’ve stayed here several times. We love that it’s close to restaurants, balboa park, markets, overall enjoy the location. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Nice touch to have drinks and snacks. Gina and Efrain always check in to make sure we are enjoying our stay. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Great location

This properly had everything we needed. An easy walk to Balboa Park and the Zoo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Omaha, NE

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

Great location & responsive hosts!

The property was as advertised in a great neighborhood and location. Garage was very nice to park off the street. At one point we needed some kitchen supplies, and the host was very responsive. We were happy with the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Easy place to be

Like our last visit, everything was to our satisfaction. The backyard is private and has everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and so is the couch. The air conditioner works really well. It's a nice quiet neighborhood, walking distance of lots to do and see. The host is responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

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

Our 1st VRBO was a Positive Experience

The Sutra is a very nice home away from home that I will stay at again if there comes a need. There were a couple cleanliness issues but nothing I couldn't deal with on my own. My 12 yr old Pomchi, Sally, loved exploring in the adorable back yard. The TV and couch were huge,which we loved! Definitely a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Dayton, Ohio

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

Close to everything

This rental is close to everything- such a great location. We appreciated the off street parking. The bathtubs made it convenient to give our kids baths. The check in process was very easy and the host left snacks for us as well. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina C.

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

Great find!

We had an excellent stay! The house was large enough and comfy enough that we didn't mind staying in to weather Hurricane Hilary (the extra large couch and strong AC are clutch). The only "ding" is that the bathrooms are slightly outdated, but the outdoor space and other amenities make up for it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Fit the bill perfectly

The property was just what my husband and 2-year-old needed. The home was clean, spacious, and child-friendly. There were waters and snacks that felt like such a nice touch. It was super close to Balboa Park and other great locations. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

The Secret about Hillcrest SUTRA

This is the best location in town. Hillcrest is so close to 'the central park' of San Diego ("Balboa Park) that you can walk south to the Zoo in 12 minutes, not to mention the other 17 museums inside Balboa, the green jewel of the tenth largest city of the country. Better yet, the whole neighborhood is residential, walkable, and close to a dozen great restaurants on University Ave to the north. Is it a secret? I almost missed it, checking out places that claimed they were close like the hilly Gas Lamp district (in the airport's flight path!), and spots around and beyond busy freeways. We stayed at a fancy downtown hotel with a bay view & a spot by the airport, but nothing measures up to our wonderful five days here in Hillcrest.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit, with new updates. The living area is very spacious with sofa, large TV and great views. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for cooking. We provide coffee as well. Private entrance with yard 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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