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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Zoo
    3 min drive
  • Waterfront Park
    4 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    4 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops

This completely remodeled in a hip Mid Century vibe with new kitchen and bath, vintage furniture and details. It is steps from an array of restaurants, bars. coffee houses, boutiques and unique shops. Walk to San Diego World Famous Zoo & Balboa Park!

The spacious private courtyard and gardens offer a great space to hang out . Sit outside enjoy a glass of wine, by the fire pit, BBQ and embrace the beautiful San Diego weather.

Hillcrest is lauded for it's welcoming vibe and pedestrian-friendly streets & sidewalk patios. This lively stretch also hosts one of the largest Farmers Markets in San Diego from 9AM to 2PM on Sundays. A great place to shop for local produce, arts & crafts, the market also offers an wide range of gourmet stalls with hot and cold cuisine.

Property manager

William
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If house rules are violated you will lose your entire security deposit. Please note check out time and HK ----@--------.--- checkout fees apply
No smoking of any substance, max occupancy is 4, no animals of any kind due to allergies

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 624841, STR-03429L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hazard Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flicks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪01Better Buzz Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops located?

Located in Hillcrest, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Park Carousel and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Petco Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a short stay in San Diego
This was a nice place for me and two friends to stay for a few days in San Diego. Neighborhood was quiet and safe, and the outdoor patio area was great. The host was very responsive. The ceilings were quite thin and creaky so we did get woken up by the neighbors upstairs a couple times—not an issue just a slight inconvenience. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property was a little musty smelling when we first got there, but it might’ve been closed up for a while. Once we aired it out it was good. People upstairs were a little noisy but overall a great stay. We loved being able to walk to restaurants, shops, and coffee shops. We loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden and house
Lots of restaurants and services at walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute bungalow
Cute little bungalow. Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vibe
Super fun, great location, comfortable home. Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy/Ed J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Cancelled 1 Hour before check-in!
Located at busy 4-way stop intersection, street parking is minimal and patio is in noisy front yard. Booked for 4 Seniors (60+), 2 from Canada, 2 from Arizona. Arrived at house early and enquired about early check-in, Host said once housekeeping was done she would give us code. We left in our car to run errands and while gone the host message us to move our car from the driverway?? Arizona couple were parked on public street in truck/camper. Came back, parked on street, waited in camper with friends. Woman drove up and shouted "you can't park there". When we asked who she was she said she was "just trying to be nice", but her demeanor was anything but. Come to find out she is our host, she marched around checking gates and mailboxes and lock boxes as if we had done something to the property. Then she left. Camera's everywhere, host seems paranoid and watching all the time and causes unnecessary drama. 1 hour before check in she cancelled our booking! Thanks a lot. Reason - unfixable damage from previous tenant. Lies! Oh, and between 11 and 3, never saw housekeeping come or go. More lies. Luckily we found a much nicer place, quieter neighborhood and professional host. In the end we enjoyed San Diego with our friends but I would not recommend this Host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice stay. Close to nice restaurants and not far from most sites. William was a great communicator. Would most likely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
It was my first time visiting San Diego. Great house in a good neighborhood. So many things to do. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon emplacement
Propre et conforme mais très chaud. Avons installé l'air climatisé la 2ieme journée
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and Cute
Pros: This place is very clean and for the most part comfortable. The owners are very good at communicating and responding to questions quickly. Cons: The property is located on a very busy corner due to being very close to the 163 hwy so the traffic is loud. There is very little privacy in the front of the house due to all the windows , which are beautiful but the shades don’t do much especially at night. The people upstairs are loud and quite active late at night, on one particular evening it sounded like they were dragging furniture across the floor right above the room we were sleeping in at midnight . In regards to amenities, in all of the other home shares we’ve stayed there has been at least coffee, cream and sugar. I appreciate there being coffee but would’ve been nice to have cream and sugar to go along with it. Overall if you don’t mind the noise I would recommend this very cute and stylish place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Taylor M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DO NOT BOOK THIS HOUSE
DO NOT BOOK THIS HOUSE This is the creepiest, most unsatisfying listing on VRBO. The apartment is hot, small, and in need of renovation. If you were looking for something nice, then continue to keep on looking. But the worst part is the patio cameras. Cameras are great for security, but these cameras are used to creep on guests. We felt so uncomfortable in the space as the host would text us in real time about things he saw on camera. Our group felt demoralizingly uncomfortable. The eye is always watching. For the perfect example of this hosts behavior just look at his responses to some of his reviews. He has been rude, called someone fat, and is all around just an unpleasant person to work with. If you book this house, may God have mercy on your soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
This was our first visit to San Diego and we had a great time! The house was cute and clean and literally 5 minutes walk to great food and shops. I loved the location! Some things to note, there isn't a washer and dryer so pack accordingly. Also, the furniture in the pics show a couple of chairs and sofa in the living room but there is only one chair and sofa. Lastly, there are also tenants upstairs above and it can be a bit loud due to the proximity but not for long periods. Not a deal breaker by any means. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would gladly choose this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
weekend away
I am not one to give a bad review but this stay was not at all what I am use to. The communication with the owners was terrible. Our fist night there when my sister went to bed she found sand all in her bed so we suspected they were not cleaned. The only way to get in touch with the owner was a message through the app and they only answered you during business hours. I sent them a message to call us asap, after waiting 3 hours for a response we sent another message and they responded to that. I did not know this was a 2 story house with people staying upstairs. They were so noisy they were up at 5:00 am making a racket and then did not go to bed until late. We were unable to get a good nights sleep. When I sent the owners a message about this problem all they said was have a nice day. If they handled our concerns better this would be a much different review.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego
Great place, neat retro appointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SD Best Kept Secret
Easy check in. Williams communication was impeccable. Walking distance to restaurants and Whole Foods. Beds were comfortable and water was hot. Loves the outdoor seating made for a great night cap in the cool Southern Cali air. This will be my home when visiting SD from now on. Thanks again William. Well done
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to stay in San Diego!
Our stay was wonderful. This property is located in a great area of San Diego - close to nearby tourist attractions. Very seamless check in process, and the host even messaged me to see how things were going which was nice. The house was clean and has everything you need. Will definitely check to see if this property is available next time I visit San Diego!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Spot
We had a nice time during our stay in San Diego. Other than the small bathroom & the slow TV…everything was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Hosts were very communicative and helpful. The location of the stay was central and easy access to freeways. We loved the outdoor space and the house itself. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location close to the activities we wanted to do!
This house is a terrific location near several things we wanted to do - walking distance to the zoo, Balboa Park, getting food at Whole Foods, a couple good restaurants, and easy driving distance to a concert at the Pechango Arena and to SeaWorld. The decor is retro and reminds us of the houses we grew up in during the 50s many years ago! It was really clean and had all the kitchen utensils and cookware we needed. We are so grateful for the wonderful hospitality of the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was in the perfect location to explore San Diego. Great neighborhood with lots to do in all directions. The house was clean and had the amenities for a long weekend. Would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
Perfect location! We were four super small blocks away from just about anything we needed or anywhere we wanted to go. We were close enough, but not right in the middle of it. The place was perfect… comfy beds, cool decor and felt super safe! We would definitely stay here again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane A., Henderson USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Great house in San Diego
This house is conveniently located to everything. You can walk to major tourist attractions and nice local restaurants. Comfortable beds. Very clean. The hosts are very helpful. Perfect place for us to stay on our 1 wk vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Judy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place and great location
Cute place but on the bottom floor. Could hear the people above us walking around in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Place Close to Everything
Cute and very clean property! William was very prompt when responding to messages and checked in with me to make sure everything was satisfactory. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, pots, and pans, but no cookie sheets/baking pans. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the beds and pillows were very comfortable, which is a huge plus! Overall, great property close to many of San Diego’s must-see spots- the zoo, USS Midway, La Jolla Cove, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I feel like the listing falls short and exceeded all expectations
Such a cute place in a cool little neighborhood. The home is furnished amazing and I’m not sure if it is like this year round but the front yard is fantastic. All the beautiful plants and flowers. They told me if the house was ready earlier than check in time they would message me and allow me early entry. Check in is 4 pm and at 3pm I received a message they were ready!!! Whoop whoop!!! Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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