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CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 791.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest

CasaViva Vista is a top-floor 2BR in a classic San Diego craftsman — grab a coffee, step onto the private covered porch, and watch the city wake up from your egg chair. Walk to dinner in Hillcrest and North Park. Part of the CasaViva SD collection — 11 homes on the same block, perfect for groups.

Your Private Porch — The Real Reason to Book This One
• Covered porch with wicker sofa, egg chair, and coffee table
• String lights overhead, city rooftop views stretching to the horizon
• Best sunsets in the neighborhood — bring a bottle of wine
• Accessible directly from the kitchen — step out for your morning coffee

The Space
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed, dedicated workspace desk — great for a working trip
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed + twin that pulls out to a king — two couples or a family, your call
• Living room: Large sectional sofa + small sofa (pull-out full bed) + dining table that seats 6
• Rollaway cot available on request — good for a kid or light sleeper
• Remodeled kitchen: quartz counters, gas stove, dishwasher, fully stocked
• Smart TV, fast WiFi throughout
• Window AC and a nice breeze— keeps it cool year-round

The Bathroom
• Remodeled full bath with stunning teal geometric tile shower
• Glass door, rainfall showerhead, handheld
• Double vanity — two people can get ready at once

The Backyard (shared · 3 flights of stairs down)
• Firepit under a pergola with string lights — evening s'mores territory
• Gas BBQ grill
• Kids' playset with swings, slide, and playhouse
• Hammock under a palm tree with city views
• Rent beach gear through us — boogie boards, chairs, coolers, surfboards

Location
• Walk to Hillcrest — brunch, coffee, restaurants, nightlife
• Walk to North Park — craft beer, tacos, live music
• 5 min drive to San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter
• 5 min to MCRD — perfect for graduation week families
• 10–15 min to beaches, Mission Bay, SeaWorld

Good to Know
• Top floor = no neighbors above you, best views in the building
• 1 flight of stairs up to enter the unit
• Backyard is 3 flights of stairs down — the porch is your primary outdoor space
• Parking: free street parking; easy during the day, can get tight after 6pm — walk to dinner!
• Shared QR-code laundry in the basement of the neighboring building (through the backyard)
• Pet-friendly — well-behaved dogs welcome
• Pack 'n plays, high chairs, and baby tubs available on request
• Early check-in / late check-out available for a small fee

CasaViva Vista is one of 11 CasaViva SD homes on Georgia Street and Lincoln Avenue. Traveling with a bigger crew? We can accommodate groups of any size — just ask!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 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

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 639753, STR-02733L

About the area

San Diego

North Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this apartment. 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 Mission Bay. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pecs Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Great Maple - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest?

As of 22 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest on 24 July 2026 start from NZ$735, 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 CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CasaViva Vista · TopFloor, Private Porch, City Views & Sunset, Walk to Hillcrest located?

This family-friendly San Diego apartment building is located in North Park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Marine Corps Recruit Depot is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Packard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot, super easy to check in and check out. Great location as well. Walking distance to plenty of bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

narges d.

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

Family trip

Great location. Check in and out were super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ardys D.

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

North Park view

This property is on the ridge looking East, a spectacular view! Easy to get to, comfortable, wonderful hostess. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great Stay

Everything was nicely decorated and comfortable. Would most definitely stay again! Conveniently located, close by to Balboa and other attractions. Great communication with host! Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Snow R.

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

A wonderful month-long San Diego sojourn

We had such a lovely time during our 1 month stay in SD! The place is well situated and fit our remote working needs very nicely. We had our 2 cats with us and they settled right in too and had a comfortable stay. The place is very nicely located to a lot of cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores, and just blocks away from the Sunday Hillcrest farmer's market which was fabulous! The check in process was super smooth, the place is in good condition, and Doreen was super responsive to our questions and minor repairs. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dr. Jay C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Some good some very bad

Tone deaf would be my first comment. The good: The kitchen and bath remodels were very nice. The beds were very comfortable. It is a charming property. Probably built in the 1920's. We love old homes. The original door knobs and door hardware is great to see. The disturbing: Automated emails regarding contacting the owners when zero response occurs. Most VRBO's have things like beach chairs, coolers, etc. But this place lists rental charges for a simple fold out beach chair? For $9.00 each? Really? Baby gear? A high chair for $15.00? Among many other listed things. The back yard with propane grills and lawn furniture was absolutely filthy. When they suggested I request 2 hours earlier check in for $15.00, I did so. But, they never responded. When checking out, they asked that we do not leave a review, unless it was 5 star. Well the property and service was not 5 star. I suggested that I would leave no review, but sent them an email suggesting how they could improve. No response except for another automated email asking for a 5 star review and how it would hurt them if I left anything different. Again, it was a 3 star at best. My email to them went like this: "I understand a 4 or 3 star review would hurt. I will not leave any review since we do not wish to cause you a problem. I've owned rentals, long term, since 1980. However, even short term rentals are not all that different as it relates.... Now you shut my comments off? Okay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to things and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Doreen

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Why they chose this property

Viva California is walking distance to lots of restaurants, breweries and breakfast places as well as the farmers market and only 3 miles to downtown. to get there you can easily jump on public transport or just Uber it! Its very quick to all the San Diego “must-sees” like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, as well as the sun-drenched beaches that make us famous.

Stay in or head out; eat, drink and play in North Park or downtown in the Gaslamp; relax on the balcony, in front of the fireplace or enjoy the sweeping views. And most importantly - have fun! (And let me know how I can help.)

Bedrooms include 1 with a queen-size bed and the other one with a queen and a pull out twin (makes a king) . The big sofa sleeps 2 more (e.g. Kids) for up to 8 guests total - perfect for multi-family trips and couples getaways. You can pack light: there’s a coin-operated washer and dryer in the basement.

Viva California was designed to be lively, colorful, and inviting, with its own California flavor. Take your morning coffee to the balcony, which has an amazing view of North Park. Gather for a BBQ in the backyard (shared with the other two units) with a BBQ grill, outdoor seating, yard games. Or cook inside: the kitchen is fully equipped and stocked as completely as my own kitchen at home.

Other goodies at the apartment: Free WiFi throughout and a flat-screen TV with Netflix.

My neighborhood, North Park, is one of San Diego’s most historic and funky places to be. It's home to artists, local businesses, a Farmers Market, craft beer, wine bars, sushi spots, handmade ice cream, and your pick of brunch options. Guests love North Park’s neighborhood vibe, even though it’s just 3 miles from downtown and The Gaslamp. Century-old architecture and the ringing of church bells during the day in North Park add to its historic feel. And my house fits right in!

No need to worry about a car. You have your pick of coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques just a few blocks away. Easy public

What makes this property unique

Viva California is walking distance to lots of restaurants, breweries and breakfast places as well as the farmers market and only 3 miles to downtown. Its very cental to all the San Diego “must-sees” like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, as well as the sun-drenched beaches that make us famous.

There are 2 bedrooms, one with a queen and the other one with a queen and a twin bed that pulls out into a king. In addition one adult or 2 kids can also sleep on the sofa.

Languages:

English, German, Russian

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