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Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly

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Living area
Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly

This amazing home is located a block away from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. It features a completely updated two bedrooms one bathroom with a breath taking deck that overlooks a canyon. It's in a very exclusive area in Hillcrest, incredibly quite with amazing neighbors and a real sense of community. Our queen beds are very comfortable and our place is kept at a very high standard we love our guest and want to create long lasting happy memories. Modern kitchen with granite

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

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.

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!
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 one time charge of $99 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

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-11899L, 636183

About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. 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 Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Hillcrest CANYON OASIS! Outdoor dining, cozy canyon patio. 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Perfect Stay

Stayed with my sister, her husband and my 5 yo nephew and we loved this location. Everything about the stay was easy, and we felt so comfortable the entire time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great property! Thanks.

Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great location and comfortable stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Location was perfect for our group spending a few days in San Diego. Clean, quiet, and the complementary snacks were a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen J.

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

Great place to stay

Great cozy home convenient to all things San Diego. Short drive to Balboa Park, airport, and beaches aren’t too far. Comfortable beds. Kitchen stocked with the basics, plus snacks and drinks. Only issue I had was that there was no broom, vacuum, or mop so floors couldn’t be cleaned.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Great location in a quiet neighborhood

Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The patio with the view of the eucalyptus trees was so relaxing. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

STACYANN C.

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

Zoo stay

Great location to visit the zoo. Clean and great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Phoenix

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

Very convenient

Great location. We were able to walk to the Zoo and Balboa Park. Great restuarants in walkable distance as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin U.

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

Nice stay

Nice and clean. Great communication. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juana A.

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

Vacations

Very close to all the areas that i wanted to visit and downtown. A nice and busy but quiet area. Great host, I will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene K.

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

Good stay.

Property was clean. The only downside was the tub did not drain when you were showering. I am sure they will fix it though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Convenient and quiet

Property was in excellent condition and the owner was easy to work with when I made an error in booking. Met our needs for a quick couple of days in San Diego
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena R.

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

Adorable host and Apartment

We really loved the stay and the area this apartment is located in! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great location!

Property was just as advertised. Location was perfect. Close to the zoo and downtown. Efrain was a superb host. Was quick to reply to any questions that we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B., Mount Washington KY

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

San Diego mini vacay

We were looking for a location close to downtown/Balboa Park/airport, and this was just what we were looking for! A nice updated 2bdrm/1bath in a well kept neighborhood. A reserved parking spot was also a bonus. Excellent communication with the owners as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenise A., San Diego, CA

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

Great Location, Home, and Service!

Had my parents (and their Westie) in town for the weekend, and had a great stay here! Comfy beds, numerous streaming options, and super clean! Nice to come back to after a day of playing tourist AND perfect cozy space for a lazy day of streaming and eating. Would definitely stay here again. 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ten days in San Diego

This VRBO is excellently situated. It is minutes from Balboa Park as well as downtown, the waterfront and the main roads with access anywhere. The unit itself is modest with few amenities but is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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

I love the place, the location and the host. Anytime I come to San Diego this will be the spot.

All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie L.

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

Hillcrest

Very quiet apartment. Neighbourhood was lovely for walking. Xeriscaped gardens were amazing. Close to San Diego zoo and dog parks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

My Home Away From Home

I have to come to San Diego on business three times per year. This is the only place I will stay. I have tried hotels and other VRBO locations, but this one is the best. I now consider it my home away from home. It is an older building, but the owners have really done a great job making the place like new. It is very clean. The neighborhood is quiet. It is very convenient to downtown San Diego and the airport. The rental has an assigned parking place which is a huge convenience. The owners are very responsive. This rental is as close to perfect as any I place I have ever stayed.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Canyon Oasis

The property is great. It’s clean and well maintained. It is quiet. It has its own parking spot which is extremely convenient. It is close to downtown, the airport, and Balboa Park. I have to come to San Diego on business several times a year. This is my go to place to stay.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey T., Camas, WA

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

Nice, clean property

Location can't be beat. The unit is very clean and had all the basic amenities. You can hear the people walking around the unit above you, but we were able to use the fans provided to block out the noise. It's a good value for a location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Had a ton of special little touches

Great neighborhood, easy walk to fun coffee shops and restaurants. The little touches made it very special -- there was some coffee, chips, cookies, sodas already stocked and free to consume. There is also a washer / drier and detergent so you don't have to go home with everything dirty. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Peaceful but close to Balboa Park fun

Great place to enjoy the quiet and still take a walk into Balboa Park to enjoy nature, museums, zoo or planetarium. The place was comfortable and clean. The host was very helpful and easy to reach. The only minor downside was the pull out sofa bed that dips when extended, but served its purpose. Overall, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Van I.

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

Cozy apartment

I enjoyed our stay here. It was in a convenient location to all the places that we wanted to enjoy. The place was pretty spacious and very clean. They even provided snacks and drinks for free which was a nice surprise. The couch also pulls out to be about a double size bed. And one parking spot was provided even thiugh there is plenty of street parking. I would definitely stay here again if I visit San Diego in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Hillcrest stay

Unit was clean, super convenient location and having the parking space was wonderful. Love that we could walk to Balboa Park. Easy access to San Diego’s sights. Overall comfortable space. Two minor bits to be aware of as renters - one that the large TV in the king bedroom makes it difficult to get into the bed. Perhaps a smaller TV? The pull out couch was not very comfortable - but how many pull outs really are??
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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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