Modern, Light Filled Condo, With Forever Views North, West And South!

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The main room has a beautiful dining table with custom bench and room for 8

Living area with 65" smart TV and Sonos sound bar

Seating at the island for four to watch/help the cook!

Overview
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4124.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Hot tub

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

San Diego Civic Theatre

10 min walk

Petco Park

15 min walk

San Diego Convention Center

3 min drive

San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The floor to ceiling windows on the 16th floor bathe the living, dining and front bedroom in light. There are two full baths, with one being 'en suite' to the master bedroom. The flat screen TV in the living room is slightly larger than the one in the master bedroom and high speed wireless internet is included. Although, with the incredible views not many guests watch TV! The patio has seating for 5-6, there's plenty of room outside to hang out and take in the view. Two tandem parking spaces are in a secure onsite garage.

This is our home and we remodeled it for us, so we expect it to be treated well. The furniture is Restoration Hardware, Custom, Crate and Barrel, and Room and Board, so no expense was spared - we are looking for guests that are meticulous and appreciative.

The building has a rooftop hot tub, large BBQs, lounge chairs and tables for bigger gatherings. There is also a fitness center on the 2nd floor.

The trolley stop downstairs takes you as far away as Tijuana to the South and North to University Town Center and UCSD. To the East it goes as far as La Mesa, with stops at San Diego State University, Fashion Valley for shopping, Old Town San Diego for culture and history.

Within a 15 minute walk you can be on the ferry to Coronado, at any of the hottest restaurants and clubs in the Gaslamp, at Petco Park for a ball game, at The Convention Center for Comicon, at Balboa Park's Air and Space Museum or Little Italy for authentic Italian fare.

Within a few of blocks is Hodad's for burgers, Cowboy for steaks, Pokez for vegetarian Mexican food and a myriad of brew pubs by several local breweries.

Property manager

Laura Jensen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Washer

Dryer

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Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 12:30 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking garage card MUST be swiped at each opportunity or you may be locked in/out

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 643805, STR-09519L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, 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. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Petco Park - 15 min walk
Balboa Park - 2 min drive
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 3 min drive
San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive

Getting around

City College Trolley Station - 2 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Jack In The Box - ‬1 min walk
‪Hodad's - ‬3 min walk
‪Del Taco - ‬2 min walk
‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern, Light Filled Condo, With Forever Views North, West And South! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-out at Modern, Light Filled Condo, With Forever Views North, West And South!?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Modern, Light Filled Condo, With Forever Views North, West And South! located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego City College and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). City College Trolley Station is only a 2-minute walk and 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., United States

13 Aug 2023

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

Gorgeous condo in Downtown San Diego!

This gorgeous condo offers fabulous living space inside and out! It is beautifully designed with luxurious finishes and high end modern furnishings throughout. The city views from the wall to wall glass in the main living areas is really wonderful. The condo has a fabulous gourmet kitchen stocked with everything you could possibly need, a beautiful dining and living area, comfortable beds, a designated work space, nice bathrooms, and a spacious balcony with plenty of seating for enjoying coffee in the mornings, and drinks/snacks while viewing the sunset in the evenings. The building provides very secure underground parking, a fantastic gym, and beautiful rooftop deck for entertaining, barbecues, outdoor lounging and dining spaces perfect for enjoying spectacular views of the city. Laura was a wonderful host who checked in on us often. She was always pleasant and easy to communicate with. The only negative experience we had was concerning the city noise at night and issues with homelessness in the downtown area (both to be somewhat expected when staying in most any downtown area, but something to be aware of). That being said, we still very much enjoyed our stay at Laura's condo. She is a gracious host and her place was absolutely beautiful and very comfortable.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2022

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

Fabulous condo

The condo was beautifully designed and comfortable, a hard combination to achieve. Laura, our host, couldn’t have been easier to work with. Very thoughtful with all the touches, excellent appliances and fully equipped. 10 star

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 May 2017

Beautifully decorated and comfortable. A spectacular view.

The property is wonderful and in the middle of everything. The owner is very accommodating.

Stayed 88 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David H., Pinehurst

8 Feb 2017

Smart Corner Paradise!

I wanted to write and let you know how much my wife and I appreciated the opportunity to stay in your San Diego Condo once again.....following your extensive renovation it was even better than last year. As you know this is the eighth year we have rented in San Diego during this time-frame. We were thrilled that we could come back to your East Village condo because it is our favorite place to stay in San Diego. The changes since last year were amazing: new tile floors and walk-in master shower, expanded closet space, new quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, a memory foam king size bed and new living room and dining room furniture, two large screen smart HDTVs with DVRs.! You've really outdone yourself! From the moment you walk in you are in awe of the magnificent views. The location is great! From the condo to the heart of the city or even the bay is just 10 or 15 minutes on foot. The condo is so roomy and the beds are upscale hotel quality. We treasured having not one but two parking spaces. That made having friends and family over so convenient and really it sets the unit apart from many others in the East Village/Gaslamp districts. Thank you for making it once again making it a great month! Hope we can come back soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann H.

11 Aug 2016

Smart Corner condo was a great vacation

We stayed for 5 weeks to escape the Arizona heat. The condo is lovely, furnished comfortably and very clean. The building lobby, elevators, rooftop and gym were always clean too. The views are spectaular especially at night. We got Senior $18. montlhy passes for the MTS (bus & trolley system) and rarely used our car. I only cooked 3 dinners the entire time, but the kitchen was nicely equipped for our breakfast or lunches. There's just so many wonderful restaurants a short ride away in Little Italy, Old Town, Gaslamp and along the waterfront why bother? This is a City Center building so expect some street noise, but we never heard a peep from any neighbors. Across the street is a large green space to walk your pup if you have a pet. We would return.

Stayed 38 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brinda D., Detroit mi

2 July 2016

Beautiful condo! Amazing views! Wonderful experience!

We absolutely enjoyed our week stay stay. The condo was beautiful, comfortable and stocked with everything we needed. Located within walking distance to everything. The fabulous views from the condo show approximately 3/4 of downtown San Diego. I loved walking on the large balcony and looking at the downtown skyline throughout the day and night. Wonderful experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

10 June 2016

6 stars! Everything was perfect.

We love San Diego and have stayed at various hotels/rentals in and around it. Our experience at Laura's condo was the BEST so far! The location right in the middle of downtown was perfect because we were walking distance from so many attractions (Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, etc), and if we didn't want to walk, the MTS trolley was literally at our doorstep to take us anywhere in the city. There were 2 parking spaces available in the underground garage which was very convenient for this location. The size of the condo is HUGE, especially compared to other lodging options. Everything was super clean, and very well appointed with everything we needed in the kitchen, bathrooms, living room, etc including a washer/dryer. The view from our private balcony overlooking downtown was AMAZING with views of downtown, the Coronado bridge, and the Del. We used the rooftop hot tub every day and it was wonderful to relax in. We also enjoyed the BBQ and lounge area on the roof with even more amazing views of the city. Everything we needed for a perfect BBQ was in the condo kitchen (except the meat). Laura, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to deal with from beginning to end of our stay at this wonderful condo. We highly recommend and hope to return again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David H., Pinehurst

5 Feb 2016

Our favorite East Village condo!

I wanted to write and let you know how much my wife and I appreciated the opportunity to stay in your San Diego Condo for the last month. As you know this is the seventh year we have rented in San Diego during this time-frame. While five of those years we enjoyed the same East Village condo we both agree that your condo was our best experience ever! From the moment you walk in you are in awe of the magnificent views. Every time we came "home" we just took in the view and smiled at each other. The location is great! From the condo to the heart of the city or even the bay is just 10 or 15 minutes on foot. It was four minutes to our grandchildren's school which was a huge win! The condo is so comfortable...the layout is roomy and the beds were upscale hotel quality. We used the rooftop hot tub and it was great to cook out with the rooftop views. Having rented so many times we really appreciated the small touches like the amount of towels and dishes. There was no need to constantly spend time washing like you do in places that skimp. We treasured having not one but two parking spaces. That made having friends and family over so convenient and really it sets the unit apart from many others in the East Village/Gaslamp districts. Thank you for making everything so easy for us through the whole rental process and stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P.

8 Dec 2015

Modern comfort and style

The property has everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The views are amazing and the building is very secure. Common area ammenities like the rooftop hot tub and grilling area definitely added enjoyment to our stay. Easy and convenient access to trolley, freeways and walking to downtown hotspots. Laura makes the check in process very easy and does a walk through of the property and building with you. Book the property for your next stay you won't be disappointed!

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mimi N.

9 Aug 2015

Mimi

The pictures tell the tale of this condo. If you are seeking a comfortable, pleasant, safe, secure urban experience as we were, this is the place for you. We enjoyed our morning coffee and newspaper on the deck above the bustle and the noises of a busy city waking up. The furnishings are sleek, attractive, unfussy and durable. The night time city noise can be shut out simply by closing the door and windows and we slept very well on the comfortable beds. The front bedroom with its treehouse ambiance was a favorite place to relax with a good book and, of course, to marvel at the killer views. I would definitely like to return next summer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James C., Scottsdale, Arizona

7 July 2015

Fabulous stay for the month of june

First off, Laura was a great host and this was my first time staying in San Diego...which was amazing. The condo was exactly as advertised and looked just like it's pictures. The views lived up to the hype and having two bedrooms and bathrooms was ideal. The location makes it easy to walk everywhere in downtown and you definitely get a true city vibe. It's a busy corner with the station down below so there's never a dull moment. I'd definitely stay here again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 Nov 2014

Business trip

My colleagues and I were very comfortable in this well kept rental with spectacular views. We were able to walk to balboa park, the museums and the zoo. Laura greeted promptly and her attention to details kept everything perfect for our stay. We will stay with her again next year for the art fair. Some nice pieces of art in the mix as well.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chris G.

6 Nov 2014

very pleasant

We rented for 10 days in late Oct. The condo looked just as in the photos. It was so full of light. Everything was clean and cleaning supplies and laundry detergent were on hand. The wireless and aircon were great. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment. I definitely appreciated the collection of tupperware for packing snacks for my child. The only thing missing was a teapot. The bed was comfortable but I did have to improvise some dark curtains in the master bedroom because I like it pitch dark. All the windows are floor to ceiling so the view is wonderful but even with the lights out there is quite a bit of city light at night. We had a bit of a hiccup with the parking cards but we somehow mixed them up which made the parking system lock us out. The attendant eventually explained what was going on. We used the bbq on the rooftop once. The views are lovely up there. Didn't get to try the hot tub. We didn't hear much street noise on the 16th floor. The building is in a somewhat sketchy area. We're from downtown Vancouver so we are familiar with urban homelessness and no one bothered us. However, if you are not used to panhandling or people sleeping rough you might find the area a bit daunting at night. The condo itself felt very secure. You can easily walk to the Gaslamp district in 15 min and we used the trolley and bus a handful of times. The station is right outside the building. It is also easy to get onto the freeway from the condo. We didn't eat at too many places right near the condo but Donut Bar is yummy. Laura was very helpful and available on email or over the phone.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Jensen

After living in San Diego for twenty years, my husband took a job in Orange County, which is about an hour North of San Diego. We sadly sold our house and moved, but not before buying this wonderful condo on the 16th floor of the Smart Corner Complex.
Now, it feels like we are on the best holiday. We enjoy our coffee on the patio looking at our favorite city and entertain our many friends in San Diego like we did when we lived here in a single family home.

Why they chose this property

This location and floor placement means we get 230 degree views and can see the Coronado Bridge, Hotel Del Coronado, Santa Fe Train Depot, watch the planes fly into Lindbergh Field and see the dome of The Museum of Man to the north. Amtrak is just a short walk and can take us to Orange County, Los Angeles and other points north of us.

Why this property? Because it is NOT your typical furnished rental, it has custom furnishings, high end materials, and feels like a true home that was designed for style and comfort.