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Casa Nova - Central San Diego FREE parking

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Casa Nova - Central San Diego FREE parking

This gorgeously remodeled one bedroom home is conveniently located within historic University Heights. - a quick drive to the major attractions of San Diego and mere steps to plenty of shops and restaurants right outside your front door. Please also check our other listings if you can't find the dates you're looking for.

Our space has been completely updated and remodeled as the perfect getaway for our guests to experience the charm of University Heights.

"Mattress is insanely comfortable" - stated by multiple guests.

This gorgeous one bedroom works well for a group of friends, two couples, or small families. There is one bedroom with a queen size bed, as well as a queen size pullout sofa bed in the living room. Please note that while the bedroom is separate, there is not an actual door to the bedroom. You will have full access to the shared front yard and the back yard is available for your own private use.

Operated by experienced hosts, 31 Beaches, we are always available to help ensure you have a phenomenal experience. Our goal is to make sure every guest has the exact same awesome renting experience. Let us be your concierge, helping you find the best spots around town to make your stay as incredible as possible. 24/7 availability should anything arise during your stay.

For check-in, we'll give you a code to the front door and you can arrive anytime after 4pm and check yourself in.

University Heights is adjacent to both Hillcrest and Normal Heights. Its central location means that Downtown, Balboa Park, Mission Valley, San Diego State University and the San Diego Airport are all within a few minutes drive.

The area is brimming with a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, artist’s studios and live entertainment, primarily on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue.

University Heights is a tight-knit compact central-community that has everything nearby within walking distance and is known for being pedestrian friendly.

Commute time to anywhere in San Diego is about 20 minutes via Uber or Lyft and there are two available parking spaces for guests..

This unit is on the first floor of a two story building. The upstairs unit is also available for booking and is called the PorchLight Home.

We now allow up one well behaved adult dog for a flat $75 per stay. Sorry no cats or puppies!
Quiet time after 9pm.
In consideration of our future guests, please no smoking inside or outside of unit (this includes marijuana even though it’s legal here).
No guests unless approved by owners.
Please be considerate of upstairs guests so they can reciprocate

Property manager

Mark Pattison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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
Property Registration Number STR-01437L, 630222

About the area

San Diego

University Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for USS Midway Museum, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • University of San Diego - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Nova - Central San Diego FREE parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Nova - Central San Diego FREE parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Nova - Central San Diego FREE parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Nova - Central San Diego FREE parking located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located in University Heights, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mission Valley Mall and San Diego Zoo. San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Rio Vista Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eileen p.

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

San diego

I traveled to visit my daughter who lives in North Park. I stayed one mile from her and it worked out perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Cozy property for 2

Mark was super engaging and helpful. Perfect sized property with all amenities that you will need. Great location with coffee shops, restaurants, and brewery right outside the house! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Great stay

The apartment is on the small side, so best for a couple or single traveler. But it's clean and well-equipped, comfortable and convenient for visiting the San Diego area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

garrett g., Honolulu, HI

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

Great place to stay

Property was exactly as described. Location was perfect for walking and dining. We had a great and relaxing weekend at this property and will definitely book again when visiting San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

KIM B.

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

Lovely place and great location

The apartment was very easy to find thanks to the painted shark. Place was as described and very clean. The backyard was a plus and the picnic table was nice for eating dinner. Owners responded quickly to questions and helpful with things to do and places to eat. The coffee place at the end of the block had lots of yummy food. Location was perfect for everything I did. Freeway was close and stores were nearby. Overall, I loved this place and definitely would recommend. I will come back in the near future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey N.

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

Anniversary trip

Gorgeous place. Very comfortable bed! Great location. Safe to walk everywhere, and great places to eat! Great deal for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Great stay!

The house is very cute in an excellent neighborhood. I enjoyed walking every morning. The property manager Mark was so kind and helpful. I will stay here again
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jewel W.

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

Great Getaway

Our stay was amazing, everywhere we wanted to go was literally 15 minutes away from our stay. Anything we needed was readily available. Can’t wait to book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Adorable property!

This property is adorable! Very fresh, new, and clean. Great communication from owners, easy check in/out. Love the location, very close to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and various eating establishments. We would definitely stay here again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuela S.

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

Excellent experience

Outstanding property in an excellent location. The unit is lovely, clean and very conveniently located in the heart of University Heights. We very much enjoyed the little private patio. The hosts were wonderful and extremely responsive. I will stay here again when I return to San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauro O.

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

Casa Nova

We had a great experience staying at this property. Mark was very attentive & responsive. He offered to get any item/supply dropped off using his Instacart Express membership. Wonderful, quiet neighborhood next to many bars, coffee shops, and restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Satisfied!

We had a lovely time at University Heights - great communication and accommodating for our needs. Great neighborhood and clean place! Thanks Mark!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great property in lively location

The property was great for our small party (2 adults + preschooler) and would also be perfect for a couple or maybe one additional small child. Location is within walking distance of lots of restaurants. If not up for eating in after a long day, the backyard is a great place for adults to eat and drink while the kids play. The indoors was efficient and well thought-out, with lots of convenient things like charging stations. Major attractions, like the zoo, are a short drive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Lovely condo with comfortable bed

This condo fit our needs in every way. The bed was comfortable, it was clean and nicely appointed and it was close to restaurants and coffee shops. We worried that it might be noisy but even though we stayed over a weekend, we heard one burst of laughter at 11pm and that was it. The property manager responded quickly when we had a question.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva A.

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

Excellent Location!

I looked long and hard and finally found the best place for us! It’s perfectly located - everything is a 15 mins drive max! You can walk to the various restaurants in the evening after a long day of sightseeing and there is a nice park about 5 minutes walk from the house where you can walk your doggo friend! We wanted to take our pooch to the ocean and being able to find such a great apartment where we could have him with us without any hustles (has to stay in a kennel all day, has to weigh less than 20lbs etc was just wonderful! The parking is super convenient right next to the apartment! The area is very safe and quiet at night! Communication with the owner was very smooth-he answered all our questions and helped with whatever we needed right away! If we will go back to San Diego we will definitely book this wonderful place again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

F Michael K.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen A.

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

Thank you Mark and Robert!

We were thrilled with our stay in university heights! Everything about the property exceeded our expectations. Due to weather, our flight was delayed for several days and Robert extended our stay and was an amazing help. Throughout the years, we have stayed in many university heights rentals and this was by far the best!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Great place to say in a local San Diego neighborhood

Everything was just easy. Property owner was friendly and helpful. Nicely designed and priced!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Comfortable space

We appreciated the comfort and spacious feeling of this place; plenty of room in the closet for clothing and in the kitchen for breakfast items and left-overs, etc. The couch and t.v. with lots of viewing choices were perfect to unwind after a busy day. We also loved the location; walking distance to food and coffee places. We felt it was a safe and pleasant neighborhood. Thank you for making your place available and affordable!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Salt Lake City, Utah

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

Cute place in a fantastic location

Really cute place in a great location, close to the things we wanted to do in San Diego. The backyard and front patio were great places to hang out and and enjoy being with family. The owners were also super communicative and responsive to questions we had about the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Location for Visiting All of San Diego!

Originally I had booked a hotel for San Diego, but mid-California vacation I opted to cancel and book this VRBO. Best decision ever. The University Heights neighborhood is delightful, quiet and literally a super easy drive to anywhere you want to visit. We spent time in La Jolla, Ocean Beach, San Diego Zoo, Whale Watching, and a drive down to the border “just because.” The unit is small, but it was just me and my three daughters. The cost was just right for us. The backyard patio offers extra outdoor space to lounge and eat. There is a large walk-in closet in the master bedroom with ample storage space, hanging bars and a dresser. The bed was comfortable and had two bedside tables that were nice space to have. Two of my children slept on the futon bed while we were there. I wouldn’t recommend for four adults, but four including at least two children in your party will work just fine. The kitchen is amazing—everything we needed. There is a coffee shop right down the block, and a bunch of other stores and restaurants within very close walking or driving distance. I have very minor suggestions and thoughts on the property: I asked that the owners consider more shelving in the bathroom for personal items, as it is a pedestal sink. We were a party of FOUR female…lots of make-up and facial care (LOL). Also, the lighting in the bathroom was extremely poor and unable to rectified while we stayed. I’m sure they’ll address this, minor issue. The bathroom shower is amazing…very large. The parking situation can be a little hairy. There are two dedicated spots, but don’t come with a car bigger than a Honda Fit! We were driving a full SUV (rented) and couldn’t fit in the spaces. We were always able to find street parking, but at times we had to circle the block a couple of times and wait for someone to leave. When I was tired and wanted to be comfortable, that was annoying. I highly recommend this property if you want a more “home” feel stay (not a hotel)..options to cook, watch TV and relax in quiet. The neighborhood is incredibly safe. We loved San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Awesome Spot in Excellent Location

I stayed in Casa Nova for about 5 days and could not have been more pleased. The pictures accurately depict the great spot, which is plenty spacious and right in the heart of the University Heights area. The host was also extremely responsive throughout the stay. Perfect location (with super easy parking) and accommodation for those visiting SD and looking for a newly updated place in a safe neighborhood location, within walking distances to great restaurants/bars/coffee shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

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

Cutest UH place to stay!

We had a wonderful experience staying in this cute University Heights duplex. The home was clean, comfortable and in an ideal location to enjoy the town plus the bonus of a dedicated parking stay was the best. We were within walking distance to everything and enjoyed getting up each morning and throwing on some flipflops and comfy clothes to go walk to some amazing coffee joints. On our walks the locals were so friendly with morning greetings and a warm smile. In the evenings we utilized the homes kitchen and enjoyed most meals in but would then walk to a local bar or brewery where we met more friendly locals and had interesting and fun conversations late into the night. The house had most everything you needed with a few basic exceptions for the kitchen that I would recommend adding. :) A can opener, a couple more knives (only found one large butcher knife), strainer, cheese grater, a couple more large serving bowls, measuring spoons, the pod style coffee maker was awesome but some larger coffee cups would be great. I made it work :) but the items listed would be so helpful for those of us that love to cook. All in all though, this place was great and the responses and customer service from the property managers was quick and always helpful. We would stay again for sure! Thank you for sharing this awesome place to stay while we enjoyed beautiful San Diego.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Cozy Stay for small family of 3

Property manager is was wonderful in communicating check in/out process as well as giving recommendations. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

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

Perfect Spot

Cozy and cute place in a great location! We really enjoyed our stay here. It's a perfect place to rent with friends for a weekend in SD. The location is perfect it's central to pretty much everything and the rainbow shark on the front of the building was so fun! It made the property easy to identify and we snapped a few photos in front of it. The check-in was seamless and communication with the hosts was easy and they were very responsive. It's a small space but a perfect place to crash 😌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark Pattison

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests