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Our gardens are a special feature...check out our guest reviews for comments!

Double entry gates provide nice separation from the street and sidewalk...

Just completed June 2021..custom BBQ island, with 32" grill, fridge & sink!

New custom BBQ island, w/ granite counter, undermount sink & glass front fridge.

Our gardens are designed to attract birds, butterflies and delight our guests...

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 458 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Balboa Park17 min walk
Petco Park5 min drive
San Diego Zoo6 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)14 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property is as advertised but better. The owners really tried to think of everything to make ones stay comfortable. ...

Michael Q.

Mar 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Charming South Park Cottage - Dove Hollow with custom BBQ island & A/C

Welcome to our South Park Cottage! Dove Hollow is beautifully renovated (central AC & heat, w/ NEST thermostat) & tastefully furnished. We love to travel, and have filled the cottage with thoughtful details to make your experience exceptional! Luxury Linens and quality bedding, Samsung Smart TV in living room with DVD player, premium channels, high speed Wi-Fi access (Cox Gigablast). Kitchen is fully stocked, features granite counters, and new appliances including DCS Professional range/oven & CARAWAY pans. Enjoy Nespresso coffee, or opt for Chemex, press pot or drip. Dining table seats four, patio dining table seats four. Gorgeous teak hardwood floors, designer carpet in bedrooms. Both bedroom have comfortable queen size bed, COURANT charging pads, ceiling fans & closets have California Closet organizers. Portable Harmon-Kardon speaker to sync with your mobile device. Guests enjoy a Pergola covered patio, with new custom BBQ island, featuring granite slab counter, deluxe BBQ grill, refrigerator & stainless sink. Patio has a dining table to seat six, plus comfortable side chairs. The mature gardens are very special, and designed to attract birds and butterflies.

Experience San Diego like a local...North Park and South Park are vibrant communities in high demand for their wonderful location, gorgeous weather, and character! Check out the map for a selection of our favorite neighborhood spots!

The cottage is located in San Diego's historic South Park neighborhood. Within a few minutes drive are: Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, museums, the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Municipal Golf Course, Bud Kearns Aquatic Center, the Balboa Tennis Club and more! San Diego International airport (6 miles), and San Diego Convention Center (4 miles) are also an easy drive...

Keywords: cottage, house

Property manager

Elizabeth Callaway

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Relax and Play! Enjoy comfortable seating with a fire pit. Play Cornhole and Tiki Toss!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 615201, STR-04182L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

This holiday home is located in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, and 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Balboa Park - 17 min walk
Petco Park - 5 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive
Seaport Village - 6 min drive
San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive
San Diego-Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harland South Park - ‬6 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
‪Rock Steady Real Jamaican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming South Park Cottage - Dove Hollow with custom BBQ island & A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming South Park Cottage - Dove Hollow with custom BBQ island & A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming South Park Cottage - Dove Hollow with custom BBQ island & A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming South Park Cottage - Dove Hollow with custom BBQ island & A/C located?

Located in South Park, this historic holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William B.

8 June 2024

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

south park cottage

Very comfortable place to stay, quiet, calming. Beautiful grounds.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

4 June 2024

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

A Little Shangri-La for Us All

We were so amazed by the sweet cottage that awaited us when we arrived -- it was a warm summer night and our arrival was late but the path was beautifully lit, accompanied by the tinkling of the fountain. We had a lovely few days staying at the cottage and enjoyed that the kids could play outside unencumbered but safe in their own small imaginative paradise. Our only confusion was that the listing says that there is a pool and there is no pool attached to this property rental. However, the fire pit, outdoor kitchen, beautiful patio lights, and thoughtful decor and equipment provisions made me text half-a-dozen people I know and recommend that their next trip in San Diego includes a stay at this spot. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

18 Apr 2024

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

Excellent stay

Five stars on everything from me. The cottage is super clean and comfy with everything we needed for an amazing stay. The property is quiet and conveniently located near stores and restaurants within walking distance. Also, Balboa Park is just a few blocks away. Elizabeth was very responsive but even though she lives on the property we never knew she was there, so it felt like we had the whole property to ourselves. Heat and A/C work perfectly. Kitchen has everything. Washer and Dryer work great. Landscaping on the property is gorgeous, really making it a wonderful place to be. Will definitely look here first when we return to San Diego, hope it will be available!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenafer A.

2 Apr 2024

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

A perfect balance

We were really impressed with our accommodations. This cottage is in the perfect part of town. We were able to use our rental car whenever we wanted and often Uber'd downtown for some fun. Beautiful and quiet place. It was really an amazing week. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

14 Mar 2024

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

It has everything

The property is as advertised but better. The owners really tried to think of everything to make ones stay comfortable. Some examples in the kitchen like spices, olive oil, zip lock bags and aluminum foil. Dispensers in the shower, extra blankets and the outside patio area is great. The grill area works perfectly. Her recommendations on places to shop and eat proximate to the cottage were equally as good.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les B., Devon, PA

7 Mar 2024

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

All Around Lovely Stay!

Clean charming cottage with special detail to including amenities that added a nice touch ( stuff in kitchen and bathroom and high end washer/ dryer). Landscaping beautiful; ez parking in street. Awesome neighborhood. Owner super communicative. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O., Milwaukee

3 Jan 2024

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

Loved this house!

We loved staying at this house while visiting family for the holidays. The bedding was comfy, the bathrooms had everything we needed, the kitchen was stocked and best of all, the place was decorated for Christmas! We were so happy staying here. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryLynn T., Evergreen

15 Oct 2023

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

South Park Gem

Our daughter and her fiancé live right up the street. We loved being so close to them and walking everywhere in South Park. Beautiful and comfortable cottage with access to bars and restaurants. Great, quiet courtyard with such nice landscaping. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

17 Sept 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Beautiful cottage and gardens in a lovely area. Would love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T., San Diego

7 May 2023

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

Wonderful quiet cottage!

This home was perfect for us during our 4 day work event. It was quiet, quaint, well stocked, comfortable and just all around great. We’d come back and stay here for work or even a small get away.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

1 May 2023

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

Ideal

Quaint, charming, beautiful cottage with so many special touches…. most comfortable beds we have ever slept in, soft sheets, air conditioning, fully stocked kitchen and lots of extras!! Grounds are another story, simply put… stunning!! Enjoyed the outdoor area and listening to the birds and wildlife and admiring all the plants and flowers… cozy.. will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd A., Lafayette, CA

26 Apr 2023

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

April Stay at Dove Hollow

We really enjoyed our stay at Dove Hollow for a long weekend! The vibe was cozy, clean, and relaxing. The property is beautiful, well maintained and thoughtfully stocked with nice linens, towels, toiletries, coffee, etc. Kitchen appliances and utensils were top quality. The outdoor kitchen was perfect for grilling steaks and eating al fresco. We had no problems whatsoever. South Park is an ideal location – so close to Balboa Park! We would stay there again. Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

30 Mar 2023

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

Exceptional Property

We felt like we wanted fur nothing at this charming, well appointed South Park cottage. Tastefully decorated and high end furnishings, linens etc. Well stocked kitchen. Responsive hostess who also provided a list of recommended local restaurants upon request. The neighbourhood feels quaint, quiet and charming. Outdoor space is very well done as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele C., Mason Ohio

21 Mar 2023

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

Lovely little cottage with special touches

Enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Lots of nice touches, fully stocked kitchen which we put to good use along with the gas grill. Lovely outdoor areas to enjoy when the sun came out and a great neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

6 Feb 2023

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

Absolutely the best property — beautiful cottage with outdoor kitchen in a peaceful quiet neighborho

Third time we have stayed at this property while visiting San Diego. A fantastic location 15 to 30 minutes to anywhere in the city. We will continue to stay here whenever with come to San Diego.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

7 Jan 2023

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

Delightful Small Home

We traveled to San Diego after Christmas. The house was on the expensive side for one family (over 400/night) but we booked late and not much else was available. I was surprised at how well the small floor plan fit us. We brought a camping mattress for the floor so our large children (10, 12) would not have to share a bed. We loved the neighborhood! I removed all the breakable tchotkes immediately and placed them in a safe area behind the couch so we could relax.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen F.

7 Jan 2023

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

South Park

Beautiful property

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl F.

19 Aug 2022

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

Perfect !

We enjoyed our stay ! Location was perfect! We were close to everything we wanted to do. The cottage met all my expectations and more. Comfortable, cozy, it just has everything you would need when being away from home!! Will definitely visit again! Thank you Elizabeth!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

15 Aug 2022

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

Great stay!

We had a great time in San Diego. Property was great and just what we needed

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

10 Aug 2022

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

Outstanding in every way

Our stay in South Park at this property was wonderful! The cottage has everything. You could ever want and the location is perfect! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

frank b.

26 July 2022

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

Amazing cottage! Elizabeth is top notch

Amazing experience. Property is great and in a good location. Elizabeth is very helpful and housekeepers are great! A++++

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

10 July 2022

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

Awesome!

Our weekend stay was great. Such a quaint cottage… clean, up to date, and beautiful grounds!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda M.

6 July 2022

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

Amazing

Great location. Beautiful bungalow.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Scottsdale

5 June 2022

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

Nearly perfect

Elizabeth is the most awesome virtual host you could hope for. She was responsive, helpful, and delightful in answering our calls or texts. The cottage itself is just delightful. Note that like so many properties in the San Diego area, there is some noise from aircraft landing at or departing from the airport. Our ONLY "not quite perfect" comment is that while the cottage is decorated exquisitely, it is OVER-decorated; there is something on top of virtually every horizontal surface, and there is (in our opinion) just too much furniture. For example, there's a bookcase in the bedroom closest to the street that is simply in the way. And there are THREE tables in the other bedroom. And the huge couch in the living room, along with the ottoman, etc. One just feels that one has to "scoot by" when going from one part of this quaint and small cottage to another. But it was beautiful, inside and out. The yard (through which you access the cottage) is lush and greeted us with an aroma of jasmine from the plants. So, with the exception of our feeling it was over-decorated and a bit over-furnised, FIVE STARS ALL AROUND FOR THE PLACE AND ELIZABETH!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

28 May 2022

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

Fantastic Stay

I rented this place for my parents for my graduation weekend. The cottage had everything we needed! It was an oasis. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place in South Park! Thanks, Elizabeth.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Callaway

Hello and thanks for checking out the cottage. I'm a San Diego native, and Realtor with COMPASS. Our family passion is restoring character properties, and we love living and working in San Diego. We look forward to sharing this special property with you...

Why they chose this property

This property's special appeal is the great location, wonderful community, proximity to San Diego local attractions, local neighborhood restaurants, cafes and shops. Additionally there is a seasonal creek adjacent to to property that attracts butterflies and birds. There is a peaceful serenity here.