Adorable San Diego Guesthouse

Guesthouse in San Diego, near Balboa Park

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Living Room
Living room
Living Room
Kitchen has been beautifully restored
Kitchen and dining nook.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$276
avg per night

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  • Place, Balboa Park
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
  • Place, Petco Park
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
The current price is NZ$276
avg per night

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About the area

San Diego

South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego with great shopping, is home to this guesthouse. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Belmont Park, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Benny's Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Stop Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tobey's 19th Hole Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Adorable San Diego Guesthouse

Summary:
This is a very special upstairs in-law apartment on a quiet street in the wonderful neighborhood of South Park. The home is full of light and beautifully decorated with West Elm and Mid-Century Modern vintage furniture.

The Space:
The home is meticulously maintained. The unit is for non-smokers and does not host pets. For your comfort, all cleaning products are as fragrance free and as allergy free as possible. Luxury bedding, air conditioning, high-speed internet (both bard-wired and WiFi) and 32 inch HDTV with premium cable are included. The sofa turns into a comfortable twin bed (not a futon or pull out couch) so this home can comfortably accommodate up to 3 guests (4 if the children are little). The charming kitchen has the perfect "Gramma" style Formica table and all the cooking supplies you will need. The host owner has set this home up the way she prefers it when she travels and, as a result, the unit comes with all the comforts of a home only better.

Guest Access:
This is a stand-alone mother-in-law that is above the garage which is entirely separate from the main house.

The Neighborhood:
The hip, historic neighborhood of South Park in San Diego has "small town charm in the heart of the city." No chain stores or restaurants (except for a 7/11). Wide tree-lined streets with Victorian to Spanish homes, fabulous restaurants, yoga and fitness centers, salons, coffee shops, friendly nightlife, great shopping, full grocery store, organic and gourmet market. All of these and more are within 2 to 6 small blocks of the house!

Things to do in the neighborhood... take a nice walk or bike ride, explore boutiques, get a massage, do some yoga, have a casual or gourmet dinner, bring your guitar for open mic night or catch a band at Rebecca's Coffee Shop, or play a little pool and dance at the Whistle Stop. Enjoy a hand crafted beer, a wine flight or visit during the four yearly Walkabout events and meet all the friendly locals, snack, listen to music and visit the shops in the evening. Check out (URL HIDDEN) to learn more about South Park.

Getting Around:
The home is close to everything. Two blocks to Bus 2 heading downtown to the Gaslamp, trolley, train station, and Convention Center. Across a canyon to Balboa Park or the Zoo. 10 minutes from the airport and 8 minutes to Coronado Island and the most beautiful beaches for walking, swimming and catching some waves (ask the owner about the short cut and parking secrets as she is an avid beach-goer and boogie-boarder). There is a gorgeous and reasonable Municipal Golf Course just around the corner. For transportation there is both Car2go area and several options to rent bikes close by. Finally, your culinary needs will be satisfied by several nearby farmers markets to stock up on fresh, local foods.

Other Things to Note:
For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals

Interaction with Guests:
As little or as much as you prefer... The host, Luci lives in the home in the front which is just steps from the guest house but a completely separate structure and she loves hosting and caring for her guests so please do not hesitate to reach out for support or advice! For ease and after hours checkin, we are a self-service destination (check-in details will be sent 3 days prior to arrival). However, we are also a full-service, professional management company (that has been a Superhost/Preferred Partner for over 4 years running) and we are just a phone call/text/email away and have agents that are almost never more than 10 minutes away should a need arise.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Just come to have fun and enjoy the great neighborhood of South Park (and all the other stuff that San Diego has to offer...). This is a pet-free, ...

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 608981, STR-07000L

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable San Diego Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable San Diego Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable San Diego Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable San Diego Guesthouse located?

Located in South Park, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego City College and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Adorable San Diego Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luci was lovely, the neighbourhood very walkable and with many handy conveniences such as food trucks, coffee shop and liquor store. The highlight was Luci’s beautiful lemon tree and having daily refreshing lemon drinks. The only thing I can think of as a bonus would be to have a little area to sit outside for coffee and happy hour.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

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

South Park Getaway

Great place, great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grego K.

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

Comfortable and convenient

The property is neat, well-equipped and located in a nice neighborhood, close to the things to do in the area. What a comfortable bed, especially after a full day of activities! We visit San Diego now and then, and will be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Nice cozy 1 bedroom guest house

Great stay, super clean and exactly as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia w.

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

Adorable upstairs apartment

We loved our stay in South Park. The apartment was perfect for the two of us, and the neighborhood had restaurants and shopping all within walking distance. Luci was a wonderful host and very attentive. I highly recommend it and would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

E s.

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

SO CUTE

Really sweet little apartment that is a perfect getaway, cant wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jadene L.

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

A very nice guesthouse.

We enjoyed our 4 night stay in this quiet and comfortable guesthouse situated in a beautiful neighborhood near restaurants and shops. It had a well stocked kitchen. Lucy was very available and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Quaint and Quiet

Great VRBO in a walkable neighborhood - enjoyed it! Good light comes in as it is above garage unit, nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Sweet vintage abode

Great friendly host. The apartment was clean and well stocked. We needed nothing more. Wonderful neighborhood too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicitas H.

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

Wonderful Host

Our stay was fabulous! The apartment is very cute. The host responded promptly to all of our questions (within minutes via email!). Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marian S., Minneapolis MN U.S.

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

Comfortable Stay

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The listing portrays everything very accurately. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood is our favorite in San Diego. Safe neighborhood. We would certainly choose to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Great experience!

Cute gentrified neighborhood with awesome restaurants and bakeries. Luci was the perfect host with great suggestions for activities. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cute property! Everything is so comfortable and makes for a perfect stay. Love the neighborhood... quiet and safe and great for walking around with lots of cafes, restaurants and quaint shops. It's also so easy to get anywhere in San Diego from this location. The host is wonderful and very helpful. We highly recommend staying here if you're in San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Noisy but cozy

South Park renaissance was not conducive to napping, but we got some rest and really appreciated being walking distance to restaurants/shops and excellent small gym (South Park fitness)!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great space in a great spot!

We loved the guesthouse! It was very clean, which is super important to us. It had wonderful charm, as well. A huge bonus was discovering South Park! We could have spent our entire vacation in this amazing spot. The restaurants, shops and friendly people were the best! It is our new favorite spot in San Diego. Luci is the owner right next door and she gave us great recommendations to try as well as the fresh lemons from her tree! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Great space and location

This property was in a great neighborhood convenient to the zoo, the airport, shopping, supermarkets, the harbor and Balboa Park. There was no assigned parking and it is a busy neighborhood but I was able to find parking within a block or so. It was quiet, cute and clean. The property management and owner were communicative, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky N., Gilbert, AZ

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

Amazing location!!

We were unfamiliar with this neighborhood, but wanted to stay close to Balboa Park. So glad we booked this property because it's a gem! The neighborhood is very hip and has really nice restaurants and bars close by. You can easily walk to anything you need. There is even a Target 2 blocks away. The space was perfect for two adults. We didn't cook much (only breakfast), but the kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook. The bed is very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet. The parking can be a little challenging on Friday and Saturday nights, as people park in the neighborhood to walk to restaurants or shops, but we never had an issue finding parking pretty close to the property (for most of our stay we were able to park on the street right in front of the house). Communication with Aaron was super easy. He's friendly and very responsive. Luci (who lives next door on the property) is also very responsive and helpful if we needed anything. We had a wonderful getaway and would definitely stay at this guesthouse again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malia D.

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

Like being at grandmas house

Thank you Lucy for this stay. Overall great place with some minor hiccups. The neighborhood is quiet and Lucy was quite communicative to welcome us as well as providing information about the television and internet that has just been hooked up. Her agent Aaron sent us info about groceries that could be delivered prior to our stay. You have to do it within 24 hrs though. That's a fun fact. There is a full kitchen at this home with everything you need to cook. Salt, pepper, some vinegar, oil, coffee left by previous renters was there. Lots of opportunity to eat at the many restaurants and food trucks in the area. A small Target and 7-11 is one block down the street. Everything convenient. This home is old but charming. I grew up in a home that would squeak every time you walk. This one did too. The shower has powerful. Just watch how you turn on the hot water.....it's scorching HOT! Air conditioning was great however I'm not sure if the thermostat is correct. 77 degrees felt like 65. Lucy had the television fixed the next day as she had checked on it after being serviced. The bed was quite uncomfortable. Both my partner and I woke up daily stiff and with sore backs. Not ever getting a full rest. The biggest downside to the stay. The shades are a great feature as the street lights shine in your eyes at night. I was sent a checkout list and when we were departing.. Not sure if the cleaning fee includes throwing away the rubbish and recycling? Thank you for this stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was exactly as advertised, but nicer. I have traveled around the country and when I say this was the most clean, neatest place I've stayed. Quiet, in nice neighborhood. Walking distance to restaurants, laundry mat, wine store, etc. Any dish or pan you will every need, you can find in the kitchen. I will say again, the place is spotless. Extra linen, covers is availabile. Believe I may have said hi to the owner, who I found lives next door. Short distance from downtown, zoo, sea world and Navy Base. Will book again for sure. Thank you, to the owners!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia L.

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

Charming Apartment, Great Neighborhood

I had a wonderful stay here! Luci is a wonderful host, super accommodating and friendly and has lived in the neighborhood for decades. I appreciated the local recommendations in the guest book! The location really can't be beat, it's extremely walkable to tons of great food and shopping options, Balboa Park, etc. The apartment is spacious, clean, and retains its original charm while everything has been updated and well maintained. It was also much bigger than I had anticipated, I think two or three people could stay very comfortably here. I'm looking forward to future stays here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

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

DIDN’T WANT TO LEAVE!!!

My stay was divine! I honestly didn’t want to leave! All was sublime including the host the VRBO itself and the location! Walking distance to everything you need, easy to find for ride shares. Clean! Cosy! Convenient! I miss it already!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great location

Nice restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Cozy stay

Great neighborhood. Apartment was perfect for my short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard M.

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

South park stay

Good location for us, parking on the street is better than most places in south park or north park
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Clean & quiet

I had a great stay. The apt was quiet and clean. The host lives next door and is very welcoming. A Target with groceries is just 2 blocks away and so many great brunch spots and restaurants in walking distance. Easy parking too! I will certainly stay again. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024