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BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking

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Living area and kitchen
Main Living area with pull out sofa sleeper
Kitchen and dining area
Living area
Keurig coffee maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 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

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking

This beautiful duplex located one block away from Balboa Park and the world renowned San Diego Zoo. Our place has been beautifully updated with stylish finishes and comfortable décor, and features two bedrooms, one bath, a beautiful deck and yard that overlooks a beautiful Canyon.

Guest Access:
The deck and the enclosed yard are for your exclusive use.

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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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
No smoking, loud music or parties. We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional o...

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 624461, STR-05897L

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 natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Globe Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 5 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking 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.

How much does it cost to stay at BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking on 23 June 2026 start from NZ$553, 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 BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BBQ Grill, 5 mins to DT, Canyon Views, Parking 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home, thank you for the snacks and great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice size , confortable. Can't leave food out, ants are aggressive here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Just what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice decor and great that it has its own dedicated parking spot. The refreshments and coffee were greatly appreciated. There are tenants who live on top of this rental, so evenings and mornings were a bit noisy. Adding a larger mirror in the 2nd bedroom would be helpful since we all had to share one bathroom. It would also be helpful to have more hand towels and wash cloths, at least allowing one per person. While there are extra towels in the closet, there were no wash cloths or hand towels. No bath rug available for when one exits the shower, so we laid a towel on the floor. Location has great proximity to lots of great things nearby. Great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight E. D.

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

Simple and easy

Everything needed was there, everything was clearly documented. Parking was great. So good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

edna b.

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

San Diego

This location was perfect, lots of things within walking distance. The bathroom was very small, about 35-40 square feet. Great view off the back patio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey S.

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

Retired

Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana G.

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

Spring break triip

The stay was as pictured, loved the proximity to the zoo, and the place was also clean. The upstairs neighbors unfortunately were loud around 3 am on Saturday night which was difficult with our two small children sleeping. Otherwise was what was expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniya S.

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

Love love love!

This location is amazing..the apartment is so cute and cozy! Extra blankets the fans in the room were an added bonus..the AC blew ice cold perfect for them muggy warm days! The view in the backyard was my fav listening to the birds early in the morning and looking at what felt like a cozy jungle oasis! Plus it was pet friendly so our pup got to enjoy SD too!! Will definitely book with the hosts again we had zero issues!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina G.

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

Convenient location near Balboa Park

Nicely remodeled downstairs unit with small deck overlooking a lovely lush canyon. There’s a tiny bare yard that was useful for the dog. Parking is right in front. Quiet, safe neighborhood. Well stocked kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

California Vacation

Property is in a great, central location - close to lots of things to see and do. Really appreciated that the host had some snacks and water/sodas available for us - what a nice extra touch! Property was clean and the owner was very attentive and easy to get in touch with. The only issue is that I found it to be fairly cold in the house (I am a cold-natured person), and even though there was heat - it didn’t do much to warm the house. They did have space heaters available though, so that was helpful. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect Location

I stayed here for 10 days due to a flood at my apartment. It is in an amazing location with a very nice, very quiet street. Loved the porch and the little yard for my dog as well as the view of the canyon. Great communication by the owner when I had issues with noisy neighbors. Only (minor) negatives is the couch is quite hard and not great for lounging and the shower door needs to be longer to keep water fully inside. Minor things, overall.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Wonderful place.

This house in the Hillcrest section of San Diego is close to almost everything. From Balboa Naval Medical Center, to the harbor, to the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, everything is pretty close. Grocery stores and restaurants are within one mile. The two concerns that we had were in regard to parking - very small lot and narrow driveway make it difficult to get in and out if anyone isn’t paying attention to the space limitations, and the fact that there were some very rambunctious kids in the upstairs unit. We were awakened each day at 6:30 by the “pitter-patter” of little feet (more like thumper to be honest.) This is a very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

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

Beautiful gem in the heart of Hillcrest

This place is absolutely fantastic! Located within walking distance of some of the most beautiful sites in San Diego. Great restaurants also just minutes away. We made multiple trips to Balboa park, and the museums and gardens. The zoo was also a short walk. The whole neighborhood is very pet friendly as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Efrain was great

Great communication, always got right back to me in a prompt manner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Great location!

The location is great for seeing the sites in San Diego! The layout worked perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Functional but creaky

The home was clean and well amenitized but we heard ALOT of loud sounds in the night from the unit above, simply because of the poor construction quality. Host was accessible and easy to connect with however our listing was inaccurate (dishwasher was listed but not available) which made it hard for since we were traveling with a child.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate P.

Liked: Check-in, location

Just Okay

Not quite a “zen” experience. We asked to cancel within 24 hours of booking due to a medical situation but host would not budge despite VRBO app stating it was still within the cancellation window. Had to make the trip with a sick child (due to no cancellation and not wanting to forfeit $2500), and the property was not quite as “zen” as anticipated. Positives: Beds were very comfortable. Location was great for walking around and closeness to Balboa Park. Neighborhood is very safe. Kitchen was well stocked. Parking was easy. Negatives: Entry door/doorway and back porch could use some TLC. Back “garden” was a plot of dirt with a view of the canyon which was beautiful but also the neighbors backyard. Upstairs unit was noisy into the night. Shower spray was heavy and made the bathroom wet due to only half of shower being enclosed. Sofa was very small, seating three max (pictures make it look larger). Communication with host wasn’t the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yess P.

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

Family vacation

Easy check-in, easy contact with host, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis L.

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

Zen garden review

Neighborhood was nice and it was centrally located. Very nice appliances. Taking a shower with half open shower door was very problematic because floor would flood. Entryway and patio to zen garden needs repairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris l.

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

San Diego at Zen Garden

Property was exactly as described. Excellent location. Safe and quiet. So much to see and do. San Diego is a traveler’s dream. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Anniversary Trip

This small home is clean and up to date and well stocked including some thoughtful extras like coffees and cold drinks and snacks. The deck is nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Efficient traveler

Perfect location for visiting the zoo and museums. A short walk. Hillcrest is a mellow community with all the amenities you'll need. It's one of the many reasons San Diego is such a great city.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

We will stay here again in the future!

So many good things at this property. The cooking pots and pans were nice and I was actually able to do quite a bit of cooking (which I like). Beds were comfortable, lots of hot water, nice TV, etc..! The neighborhood is super cute and so close to Balboa Park. We took a nice long walk every day in the park (do not miss the rose garden). The only thing we could have used was a bath mat or a shower curtain because the shower has amazing pressure but the water goes everywhere. Great property, great hosts. Lots of communication.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A.

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

Good

Good spot the area was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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, 1-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. A private patio awaits with beautiful canyon views!

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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