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Victorian Unit w/DT Views. Loft, Minutes. to Zoo, Beach, Balboa Park, Airport

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Beautiful Queen Bed with Memory Foam Mattress.
Beautiful Kitchen with Deep Sink and Granite Counters.
Full Size Leather Sofa Bed Couch with Plenty of Seating on Window Seat.
Welcome to Your Home Away from Home.
Cozy Dining Room area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Petco Park
    18 min walk
  • Balboa Park
    19 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center
    3 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft / Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Victorian Unit w/DT Views. Loft, Minutes. to Zoo, Beach, Balboa Park, Airport

SAFETY PROCEDURES: We are committed to ensuring the safety and well being of our Guests during the current situation with Covid-19. Our staff thoroughly cleans all surfaces including door knobs, faucets and shower handles as well as table and counter tops with a disinfectant immediately our Guests depart. This procedure is followed both internally as well as externally in all common areas. Alcohol based hand sanitizer dispensers are present in and around all common areas of the property including the foyer and laundry facility. All linens and towels are washed in hot water and the unit rugs are vacuumed and floors cleaned thoroughly. Our staff always wear masks and signs are posted requesting that all Guests do the same while in the presence of other Guests. Emphasis is additionally placed on the importance of maintaining appropriate social distancing. We hope these actions help mitigate concerns and provide peace of mind for everyone coming to enjoy our beautiful city.


Located in an Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this beautiful Queen Ann Victorian 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom and Loft accommodates up to 4 people. One of 7 highly restored, separate units in a unique home built in the mid-1800’s and formerly known as the Kennedy house. The first level bedroom features a queen bed with Smart TV complete with cable access and streaming capability. A spiral staircase offers access to a loft bedroom featuring a full size bed and large dresser and closet. A leather couch with a second smart TV is provided in the living room which boasts wonderful daytime and nighttime views of downtown San Diego. All beds are equipped with memory foam mattresses and quality linens. The furniture, drapes and decor are of modern classic design with no expense spared. Both the kitchen and bathroom are highly equipped and tastefully upgraded. All linen and towels are provided as well as beach towels, a baby high chair and toddler utensils. The property is located 10 minutes from the Convention Center, 5 minutes to Gas Lamp district and ball park and 7 minutes from the Island of Coronado & the Airport. Freeway access is located around the corner and bus stop transits to and from downtown are both located within a block. The San Diego Zoo and all local beaches are within easy driving distance of the property. Some of Golden Hills hottest spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are located within walking distance. Beautifully Decorated Featuring City Views, Barbecue, Gazebo, Fire Pit & Laundry facility. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee and city views on the patio table and chairs provided on the front porch. Grill your favorite foods on a gourmet barbecue and relax with dinner under a lighted Gazebo. Share the day’s events and memories of your experiences in San Diego with your favorite beverage by the warmth of the fire pit. There is an on-site coin operated laundry with Detergent and Softener sheets provided. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while enjoying all the best that San Diego has to offer.

Property manager

John Reardon
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours after 10 pm, No Party, No Shoes inside the Unit. Clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used.
- $50 fee per person per night for Undeclared Guest including children. - $100 fee pet violation per pet per night including service animals.
- $70 additional cleaning fee for excessive dirty property.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Sherman Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 18 min walk
  • Balboa Park - 19 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • 25th - Commercial Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Fachada - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Paisa Fresh Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Unit w/DT Views. Loft, Minutes. to Zoo, Beach, Balboa Park, Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Unit w/DT Views. Loft, Minutes. to Zoo, Beach, Balboa Park, Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Unit w/DT Views. Loft, Minutes. to Zoo, Beach, Balboa Park, Airport?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Victorian Unit w/DT Views. Loft, Minutes. to Zoo, Beach, Balboa Park, Airport located?

This family-friendly condo building is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College, Petco Park and Balboa Park. San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 14 minutes by foot and Park and Market Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marjan M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Poor furniture
Dirty old carpet full of stains. Uncomfortable mattresses. Uncomfortable sofa. Dangerous stair case in the middle of living room. Good kitchen appliances. Old towels. Good shampoo and conditioner. Very noisy location. Old windows. Old blinds. Not a comfortable place to stay in with this price.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Place
Nice place. The bus stop directly across the street made access to public transport very easy. Great food options nearby & a quick, easy ride to multiple points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

eugene s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
victorian charmer
great location and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We found the Kennedy House to be perfect for our girls weekend. Check in and check out was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
San Diego Family VAc
The property had adequate listings as far as sleeping accomodations are concerned. Worked perfectly as far as having a family and needing sleeping for 6, refridgerator, kitchen, extra bedding/linens, and laundry available. Great view of downtown San Diego. A lot of homeless / transient traffic in the immediate neighborhood. Great mexican food nearby. Relatively close to grocery stores and the buzz of downtown. Building is a victorian charm but definitely needs some cosmetic upgrades throughout. Host is good at communicating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and the staff was extremely responsive.
Very clean and nice property. Accurate description. Responsive to our request. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location for city folks
I love the city (cities in general and SD specifically) and this apartment was perfect for us. Great location (#3 & #5 bus stops right there on corner), street parking looks crowded sometimes but we always found a spot. Jack in the Box is a 45 second WALK up the street (if you walk fast like me.) Taco place across the street from them. Host was always available, whenever I called (only twice.) We walked every day around the neighborhood and it was great. Easy access to I-5 North and CA94 East, Wonderful visit. We stay there again if we visit SD.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What most people would want from a VRBO
Good location, attentive owners who answered all of our questions, and a very nice place to stay. Thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tauni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Cozy
This is a quaint, little spot that has lots of character and was perfect for our quick visit to SD. The beds are comfortable and the property was clean, two things that important to us! We would happily stay here again. Thank you for having us🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The space was as described. Easy check-in and the host was very responsive. ~20 min walk to Gaslamp.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Cozy!
Perfect for our family of four!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Raelene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sister get-away
The owner was nice and receptive. The place was clean and kept up. The off street parking was questionable at times with finding a spot and the homeless. Market St was very loud alot of the time. What was nice was that we were close to alot of highways and popular places to go to, plus the airport.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Scott H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
AC
This place has one AC unit in the bedroom. This building needs to be renovated and it was way too hot in there all weekend long.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed my stay here, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Carissa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy and conveniently located
The unit was just right for my family. It provided all the necessary amenities and the location to everything was ideal. My kids loved the loft which gave them privacy and personal space. John was very responsive and checked in with us to see if we were enjoying our stay and if there was anything we needed. The unit is smaller than how it looks in the photos but we liked that cozy feeling. There is only street parking but it was not an issue to find a spot within a block away. If you are a light sleeper, the unit is on a busy road and you will hear everything from people walking by to sirens passing through the streets. There were quite a few homeless people in the area with some rummaging through the trash cans but they minded their own business. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and the location to everything was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
It was easy to rent good communication with person by emails and we enjoy the stay was so quiet and clean place

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property Manager was Excellent, Property was Great
Communication with the property manager was excellent. Very quick to reply. Property was exactly what we needed. Homeless in the neighborhood was a little questionable, but this is San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

staci r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Visit
I stayed here for 5 days with 3 teenagers. It was nice to have space to spread out and not have to sleep in the same room with each other. Everyone said that they much preferred staying here than at a hotel. The property was in a great location - about 1 mile to Gas Lamp and PetCo Park. We were able to walk to the the Padres game - it is about a mile downhill and a mile back up it. It was also close to I-5 which made it very easy to get to other attractions - only 10 minute drive to Coronado, Sea World, Zoo, Old Town. Parking was on the street and we did have to park a few times around the block- but it was an easy 2-3 minute walk. There were a few homeless people down the street that we saw while walking to and from downtown but they didn't bother anyone. It is on a busy road in a big city so you will hear traffic. We really enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable and unit was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maishel L., Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good accommodations for reasonable price
My family of 5 enjoyed our stay in Unit#4. The place was very clean and we had everything necessary to keep us comfortable. It was a pretty warm week when we visited but the unit was nice and airy once we opened the windows in the living area and bedroom. The unit also provided other things that we were able to enjoy such as two portable chairs and a boogie board. There’s also complimentary sugar and coffee grounds which was very appreciated since we arrived late in the evening and didn’t have time to stop at the grocery store before heading to the home. My husband and I were able to wake up and enjoy freshly brewed coffee in the morning. We didn’t require much from the owner since we didn’t run into any issues but he was very nice and did checkin with us the second day just to make sure we were ok. If I had any complaints at all, which is no fault of the owner, one of the neighbor is very loud and can be heard late in the night arguing so we had to sleep with the windows closed every night since I’m a light sleeper. Also, the street parking was a little challenging some nights but overall, still a good and comfortable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn G., Highwood, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Vacation Rental
This is a very nice unit, we liked it a lot and will definitely stay here again, though it’s not as perfect as it looks in the pictures, but it is a cozy and enjoyable place to stay. John (the owner) is a great host, responded to my messages in a timely manner and took care of an issue with the main entrance door. I want to say that the only issue we had was the parking, there’s no private parking available, we had to park about a block or so away a few times during our stay and the best thing in this unit was the shower, I love it!! Thank you, John!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jan C., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Girls' Trip to San Diego
We celebrated the last weekend before "back to school" with a trip from the East Coast to San Diego (Red Sox might have been involved too!). This apartment fit the bill - good location, very comfortable, and an accommodating owner. It's smaller than it looks in the photos, and the spiral staircase would be difficult to navigate for some. This is the middle of a big city, so be prepared for it to be a little loud. The neighborhood - while walking distance to Petco and the Gaslamp - is a bit rough in places so walking not recommended at night. But it was comfortable and worked perfectly for us. The owner responded very quickly to the one maintenance issue we had, which was very much appreciated and the guests in the other apartments seemed very nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
We rented this property for a weekend get together and it was a nice place to kick back and relax. The kitchen is small and not meant for gourmet meals, but is adequately equipped with nice and well maintained appliances. The loft area is small and can be warm unless you use the fan and a/c which is a little noisy. It is located near but (in my opinion) not walking distance to entertainment and dining venues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego
Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Serafia K., Los Angeles CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moms 75th Birthday
We had a great time at John’s property. And most importantly, my mom really enjoyed it. We came into town for her 75th birthday bash and she thought the house was just gorgeous. She took the bedroom, I took the loft, and my boyfriend slept on the couch (my mom is old fashioned hehe) The loft upstairs was super fun and the location of the house was great!!! John communicated really well through our whole stay. Thanks John!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by John Reardon

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I grew up in Northampton Massachusetts, a town with countless beautiful old homes and lots of woods. I spent countless days in my youth building tree forts never knowing that those 2 dynamics would intersect at this point. Upon arriving in San Diego with an interest in building and purchasing real estate, I became immediately interested in the largely neglected Victorian buildings in this area of town. This property became a labor of love for me many years ago and I hope that legacy will be carried forward by my 3 sons. My wife if Japanese, so our family often divides our time between 2 very different worlds, both with much to offer.

Why they chose this property

It is our hope that our guests will appreciate the attention to detail and uniqueness of design that has been incorporated into every aspect of this property.

What makes this property unique

This property is strategically located close to most of San Diego's most popular destinations. It's central location and proximity to a newly revitalized downtown, airport, beaches and parks affords our guests the best possible experience while visiting San Diego.

Languages:

English, Japanese

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