Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard

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Beautiful outdoor fenced in private yard for you to enjoy San Diego's all-year-round amazing weather!!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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San Diego, California

Hotel Circle
‪4 min drive‬
San Diego Zoo
‪5 min drive‬
Balboa Park
‪7 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Our pet-friendly adorable 1 bedroom craftsman home with your very own HUGE private fenced in backyard, is centrally-located. Set between Hillcrest & Mission Hills, our location is walking distance to countless coffee shops, restaurants, & bars. This charming home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (w/kids), & even your furry friend! Come soak up the amazing year-round weather San Diego has waiting for you!

The Space:
Our beautiful home has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a walk-in closet. The living room has a sleeper sofa bed measuring 55 in by 80 in. There is an on-site XL Maytag washer and dryer available free of charge (shared with the tenant in the front house). The kitchen is fully stocked including gas stove and microwave. Bathroom has a tub/shower.

Guest Access:
The entire back half of the property is yours including the private fenced yard. There is a front home that is separate and has its own yard. The laundry is a shared common space at the rear of the main house.

The Neighborhood:
Mission Hills and Hillcrest at 2 of the hippest neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

Getting Around:
Rental bikes and scooters are plentiful for rent by the hour/day/week. Uber/Lyft are very active in San Diego

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.

Pets are welcome, though we don't allow cats in this property! Our standard pet fee is $100 (this may vary dependent on length of stay & type of pet). Please let us know if you will be bringing along your furry friend!

Despite any stated cancellation policy, I will refund 100% for any cancellations made prior to 90 days from your arrival date. Thereafter I will refund your rental fee to the extent I am able to re-rent the unit for the days cancelled.

Interaction with Guests:
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.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number STR-03692L, 645460

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Seaport Village and Westfield UTC are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Old Town San Diego State 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.

San Diego, California

What's nearby

Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
University of San Diego - 8 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Urban Mos Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪UCSD Medical Center Cafeteria - ‬7 min walk
‪Panda Express - ‬5 min walk
‪Bronx Pizza - ‬5 min walk
‪Snooze, an A.M. Eatery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from UC San Diego Health and within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Hotel Circle and University of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fashion Valley Transit Center Station is 29 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rosa R.

21 Dec 2024

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

Small cute home

Close to hospital and convenient.every thing you need in this small home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

16 Nov 2024

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

Nice location

We stayed here as my sister was in UCSC Hillcrest Hospital. Short walk to visit and easy to walk to restaurants and stores. Great yard ffor our d

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

20 Mar 2024

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

Home away stay

very pleasurable stay, convenient location, fun neighborhood.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

20 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Spot for a San Diego Getaway!!

This Vrbo property is an ideal choice for a San Diego getaway. Its central location means you're just minutes away from all the city’s attractions. Aaron and Kara have thoughtfully equipped the space with everything you might need, ensuring a comfortable stay. Situated in a serene part of town, it offers a peaceful retreat when you're at home. We’ll definitely check the availability of this spot for our next trip to San Diego. A big thank you to Aaron and Kara for making our stay so enjoyable!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica A.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great get away

We definitely enjoyed our stay here. For it being an older home it was very clean and had just about everythin we needed. The owners were very helpful with any questions or concerns we had. Great location only bein 10-15 minutes away from the zoo and sea world. Would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

14 Jan 2024

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

Great spot

Charming cottage with enough room for two of us with our little dogs. Great yard space

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

16 Sept 2024

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

Exactly as promised

The property was represented exactly as it was Great location They provided a parking pass which was essential as there is no weekday parking in the area Sweet little yard Note that there is no dishwasher or garbage disposal and refrigerator is not full sized and kitchen could probably use an update but totally adequate for our needs

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

6 July 2023

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

Enjoyable stay

Overall we loved our time here . The place is very small but practical.. Washer and dryer are very temperamental to use but we got there in the end . We loved walking to all the coffee shops etc. We would stay here again

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

5 Mar 2024

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

Perfect conveniently sited private stay

Apart from noise from hospital and construction this was a delightful place to stay. We enjoyed the secure lot for our 2 well behaved dogs..beware of visiting skunk at night tho. We appreciated the locale..can walk to supermarkets a wide range of delicious eateries for when you dont want to cook. Everything that is needed for cooking is available and gas stove works wonderfully. We recommend this place.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiram H.

17 Dec 2023

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

Amazing!

very nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne T.

23 Oct 2022

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

San Diego Hillcrest Bungalow

Great stay in this little cozy house that was next to everything! Lots of places within walking distance. Quick drive to Balboa Park and Gaslamp. Very complete and creative use of small space.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

14 Apr 2024

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

The perfect Hillcrest stay!

My parents came to visit and with my apartment being too small to host them, I rented this cottage for them with the convenience that it's only 2 blocks away from me. It was absolutely perfect in every way. They raved about its comforts and charm throughout their stay. They wanted for nothing as it is well stocked with everything they could need. With it being tucked behind the main house it's off the street and private (and quiet). You occasionally pass the front house guests on the walkway but it was such a pleasant and easy experience overall. Will absolutely be rebooking this place for any future family visits!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., ROCKWALL

19 Dec 2021

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

Heart of Hillcrest

This is a hidden gem within the Hillcrest area of San Diego. Exactly as listed, perfectly located if you love to walk, like I do, then no need to rent a car. Short ten minute ride to the airport and very comfy for me and my partner.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B., Portland, Oregon USA

6 Feb 2024

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

Cute, quirky, older GEM

This gem is an older mother-in-law style home. Compact, a bit quirky, well maintained, very clean, and stocked with all that you need in your home away from home. Location is perfect for visiting patients of UC San Diego Health hospital — as we were — just a three-block walk. The Hillcrest neighborhood to the south is full of good restaurants and shops, as well as San Diego’s “gayborhood.”

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella B.

8 Jan 2023

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

Great location

Perfect place for a group of <2 adults and 1-2 small children. 2nd bed is a pullout in the living area. Space is limited, but has an outdoor courtyard for more space to spread out. Bathtub/shower is very small, but to be expected from a space this size.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris B., Minneapolis, MN

8 Feb 2023

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

Perfect little house and yard

We stayed for a month here and it was perfect for us and our little dog. The yard is fenced in and private so the dog could have some freedom. We cooked dinners and had all the pans and utensils we needed. The location is great, close to everything. We did lots of walking in the neighborhood with the dog and it felt safe with lots of other dog walkers around. Good restaurants nearby. Would definitely recommend this spot.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

29 Oct 2022

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

Great stay in San Diego

Everything was great. Street parking was not too difficult even when arriving back late at night. Awesome location to get anywhere. Lyft was less than $15 to go most places. You do hear a helicopter coming into and leaving the hospital from time to time, but it didn’t wake us up. Overall will stay again next time.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Christi S.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

Adorable and quirky is accurate but it looses its charm with the rundown condition and furnishings.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

3 Feb 2022

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

Hillcrest Craftsman

very nice property, very good communication with property manager, within walking distance of vibrant community. Little bit noisy as major construction and hospital activity close by, but nothing landlord can do about that and it didn't impact the stay at all. We would certainly select this property again

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Sacramento, CA

1 Dec 2020

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

Cute place in a great location

I stayed in this cute cottage the week of Thanksgiving. I was in town to visit friends but due to Covid ended up keeping pretty much to myself. I had my dog with me and we enjoyed exploring the Hillcrest neighborhood and the gorgeous canyon trails all around. Also visited the OB dog beach which is the best dog beach in the US. Got amazing Mexican food from La Posta a few times--the surf and turf burrito is divine. House was small and would be a tight squeeze even with 2 people but it was fine with one. Kitchen was well-equipped and everything was very clean. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

John G.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

No Big Surprises

Clean, bed was comfortable, everything was there if we wanted to cook, good water pressure in the shower head, heat worked well enough. Second blanket could use washing/dry cleaning, internet went out randomly the last couple of days, shower/tub needs modifications to be safe for older adults, would rather have a regular coffee maker than a Keurig.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Danielle B.

29 Dec 2024

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

It wasn't awful

1. The door code for the rental was unreliable. It took texting back and forth with the property manager and waiting outside in the cold for 20 minutes before I received a code that worked. Each time we returned to the rental it took 20 minutes to try different door codes until one worked.2. The property has unreliable electrical. We came back from dinner at 9 pm, walked in and turned on the lights and the lights went out. We had to go find the fuse box and reset the breaker. 3. The advertisement was for a bed and a sofa sleeper but there were not enough sheets and blankets to accommodate both sleeping areas. 4. The property is across the street from the hospital. Since you do not get the address until 3 days before checking in it is too late to cancel the reservation. Ambulances went by with sirens throughout the night.5. It was text only communication so when the door codes were not working it took longer to get a code that worked because we had to wait for a text reply rather that just talking to a person while trouble shooting the door.We will not stay here again but it is a great location for someone who has a family member in the hospital.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., Portland

18 Mar 2022

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

Great location!

The Hillcrest area is a perfect location! We were very close to the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. We are artist and it was a joy to visit the San Diego Museum of Art. Additionally we discovered the art store “Artist and Craftsman’s” store and found art supplies that we have not found anywhere else. Deftly out the French restaurant “Au Revoir” - we had filet mignon and scallops were Devine! Parking at the rental was easy and the owners communicated very clear instructions on what we needed to know for managing a positive stay. We will consider this location in the future. The bathroom has a claw foot tub which was a challenge for me to get in and out of because I have had knee surgery in the past.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Jessica D.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but not an accurate listing

The rental was in a great location, close to local restaurants and 15 minute drive to most attractions and the beach. When we arrived, the rental was almost 80 degrees inside. There was a small window air unit that we immediately turned on. It was unable to cool the entire bungalow because it was only rated for 150 square feet. I contacted to property manager who eventually had a fan delivered that evening. This helped, but the living room was very warm for my children to sleep. Also, the wifi stopped working on our second day and the issue was not resolved. Although this was in a great location, I would not stay here again because of these issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margherita T.

6 Sept 2023

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

Cute Bungalow

Overall the stay was great! The home was clean, nicely decorated and had a very "homey feel". Check in and departure instructions were easy to follow. My pups were with me and they enjoyed the yard. Restaurants were within walking distance and we were only about 10 minutes from Little Italy which was nice. The only downside was the parking, which is why I gave the stay 4/5. There were "Temporary tow away" signs (we notified the owner as soon as we arrived) so we were unable to park on the street without risking getting towed even with a parking permit (we confirmed with parking enforcement). The owner informed us we can park in the driveway until the guests from the front house arrived on our last day. On our last day, we received a text message ordering us to move our car without an alternative suggestion as to where we can park. We ended up working it out with the front guests. The man was rude and pushy, but we ended up coming to an agreement. I think it would have been helpful for the front guests to be aware of the parking issues (maybe they would have been more understanding and not as rude) in addition to being provided an alternative suggestion. I understand the parking situation is out of the owner's control, but there could have been a better way to handle it. No one wants to risk getting their car towed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

Languages:

English, Spanish

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