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10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.

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Fun open kitchen serves deck, dining room, and living room.
Kitchen as viewed through dining area from living room
King bed showing footboard below the mattress surface.
Sunny front bedroom-- 2 single beds
Front Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room Sofa Bed

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.

Urban Cottage recently totally remodeled. Oak floors. Working fireplace. Air Conditioning. Open concept kitchen --- French doors access large deck. Keurig coffee maker. Laundry. Ironing board. Iron. King poster bed in Master bedroom. Twin beds in bedroom two. Queen hide-a-bed with luxurious mattress (used by Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton). Bathrooms with showers. WiFi. Smart T.V. Off-street parking. Located in historic South Park area of San Diego.

Note: Pak and Play available upon request for families with childen age 2 and under.

Property manager

Dorothy Gager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pak and Play is available on request.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet after 10:00 p..m.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking of any kind.
1. Please be considerate of neighbors.
Please remove shoes to protect floors on the house.
10:30 pm quiet time on the deck

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
Note from host: Quiet after 10:00 p..m.
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 STR-00552L, 617321

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Port of San Diego - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harland - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rock Steady Real Jamaican Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kindred - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. located?

Located in South Park, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SanDiego vacation
This house is spotless and has everything you need. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood was great and we walked to a little Italian Restaurant that the host recommended. Wonderful food! Very close to Balboa Park and the zoo.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and host
The neighborhood was close to things we wanted to do and see—most within 10 minutes. And the house met our needs for occasional cooking very well. Quiet streets. Accommodating hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in South Park
This 2-bedroom home was just what we were looking for. Close to so many things in San Diego. Quiet street. Perfect for walking or catching the bus 2 blocks away. Hope to return again.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy this cottage
Lovely cottage. Fully equipped. We have stayed here many times. Great neighborhood with quiet residential streets, excellent restaurants, shops and grocery stores within walking distance or a few minutes of driving.We highly recommend.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
This was the perfect place. It was beautifully decorated and had every amenity you could need. Dorothy was quickly responsive and very helpful in finding us places to eat, see and shop. We made fresh juice from the oranges in the backyard almost every morning. It is centrally located and easy access to everywhere you might want to go. This is now in my favorites for when we come back to San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home in a great location
We loved our week stay at Dorothy's cottage for our family of 5. The home is really spacious, which suited our teenagers well, and it was the perfect location for exploring San Diego and its amazing beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for Family
Amenities and location were amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Our stay was fantastic! The cottage was so cozy and clean. There was plenty of space to eat and cook if you want. I was impressed by the location and how convenient the restaurants and grocery stores were. There are an abundance of things to do like Downtown San Diego, the Zoo, and Balboa park. I would recommend this cottage to anyone visiting San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Everything was clean and nicely organized
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage in a Cute Neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. Centrally located in a historical neighborhood, with great restaurants nearby, we explored San Diego with most destinations being just a short drive. Really comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen, nice outside space. Would definitely stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage near Balboa Park
This cottage exceeded our expectations. A wonderful historic home that has been updated. Our party of 3 adults and 1 child had plenty of room to relax after taking in a day of activities. Great to have a deck and backyard to enjoy. Would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space!
Everything you needed to make it an easy stay - washer/dryer, plenty of clean towels, coffee, blankets, utensils, pots & pans, books, access to Apple TV, etc... Space was very large, but very cozy in decoration. Great for a family! Loved our stay and would stay here again when visiting!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location great stay
We loved the location. Walkable to restaurants and a toddler playground. Five minute drive to the zoo. Hosts had excellent recommendations. Two full bathrooms were great. AC split for living room/kitchen. Fans for bedrooms. All one floor. Great for toddler. Had books and board games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Constantina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Comfortable and enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Comfortable and attractive cottage. Everything we needed and located in a great area. Easy driving to the attractions we wanted to see. Lovely backyard that our 6-year-old grandson enjoyed. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to contact. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Great location, great property
We really enjoyed our stay! The house is very roomy, and is fully stocked with the odds and ends (condiments, spices, laundry detergent, etc) The location cannot be beat, and the neighborhood seems very safe. I would recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Irma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage!!!
This home was totally amazing!! Loved every bit of our stay!! House was perfectly clean, our host was amazing!! Dorothy was constantly in touch with us making sure our experience was perfect!! Would highly recommend this home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
siblings in san diego
the home was a wonderful remembrance for us growing up. we ended up spending more time in the home then venturing out since the kitchen was so accommodating. we sat and ate meals together at the dining room table just as we did when we were kids, sharing stories about mom and dad and of course each other. the house was very comfortable, the beds amazing! would definitely return to this home if ever back in south park.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allysa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
This lovely home had every amenity you could want for a home away from home. The neighborhood was very walkable and had some great restaurants. Only downside is the airport noise... but it hardly kept us awake after some long days site seeing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home & Neighborhood
Loved the North Park area and close to many of the SD sights and neighborhoods. The home was well maintained, cozy, and clean - We liked the open concept connecting the kitchen/dining area/living room. The backyard was also really lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammi A.

historical home
We had Christmas at this darling house as it is near where my daughter lives. It was in a great neighborhood with Balboa park very near. Very new updates and great blend of old and new finishes. Would definitely stay here again when visiting San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical place
Dorothy's place was absolutely wonderful. It was out first time in San Diego. We had three generations in the house for a wedding. Everything we could possibly need was in the house. If we forgot something at the store or at home we ended up finding it there. The house was in a beautiful location, clean, and comfortable for our 4 adults and two children. Kitchen had everything you needed and bathrooms were clean. The house was very charming. We hope to visit again and plan to stay at the cottage again. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in South Park at urban cottage!
We loved Urban Cottage. Great location in a lovely neighborhood, and the house is perfectly appointed and clean, clean, clean. Dorothy is very helpful and responsive, and made our stay easy and fun. We look forward to staying there on our next trip to SD. Peter & Cathy T, Charleston, SC
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Our family enjoyed a lovely week long stay at the urban cottage. Perfect location for traveling with little kids. We were able to spend time at the zoo, beach, as well as local restaurants and shops with minimal travel time. Dorothy offers a clean and lovely home filled with all of the essentials. The beds are so comfortable! We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina F., Morristown, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As wonderful as every
This was our third year back to the Urban Cottage as a family of four and it was as wonderful as every other trip. Thank you to Dorothy and Jerry for their beautiful home and to thinking of every detail their guests might need. If you're lucky enough to stay at the Urban Cottage, you'll feel the love.
Stayed 52 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dorothy Gager

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My husband and I are retired civil engineer, and educator, now artist. We have traveled China, Nepal, Lhasa, France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Tangiers, Thailand, Cambodia, and most of the National Parks in the USA. My husband is a mountain climber and has climbed over 50 Sierra peaks including several in Yosemite. I read to Senior Centers Without Walls via a conference call. I also do art, and have a bronze piece (Junior Birdman) in the Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park. We are a long way from our roots which are in South Dakota, Indiana, and Montana. !!!

Why they chose this property

My husband's family moved from South Dakota to this San Diego home which we inherited. In 2014, it survived a fire which resulted in a fun total renovation. We love the persimmon tree which offers shade over the deck and abundantly produces fruit in October and November. Our father planted that tree 40 years ago. He also planted the sweetest naval orange tree whose fruit ripens in December through February.

What makes this property unique

In the soft San Diego evenings, you will love to sit in the glider on the back deck to watch the sun set over the palm trees. If you are a winter guest, you may enjoy the Persimmons and Naval and Mandarin oranges in the back yard, or a cozy fire in the living room. The flag on the desk in the living room is from our father's service in the Seabees during WWII. He served on Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific. Legend has it that the house served servicemen in another way. After our parents purchased the house, several return "guests" knocked on the door requesting "Evelyn". We think she was a great patriot!

Infrequently, guests have mentioned air traffic noise, but it does not bother most travelers. A white noise machine is available for the most sensitive.

Languages:

English

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