Beautifully Renovated Balboa Park Condo!

• AWESOME Condo!

  AWESOME Condo!

  • Guest Andy Moore
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/23/13
  This condo has three things many others don't . . . Location, Location, Location! I don't think our 2 months here could have been any better. Directly across the street from Balboa Park. Starbucks, 6 restaurants, cleaners, etc all within 1 block and a grocery/deli 2 blocks up 5th. The condo layout, space, furniture, electronics, etc were as advertised, but the views of Balboa Park, the city, the bay, ships, etc were more than I bargained for. Absolutely beautiful. I am NOT pleased that we have to leave. Hillcrest 1 mile north on Sixth; Gaslamp District 1.5 miles south on Sixth; Little Italy within walking distance; Balboa Park, museums, and zoo you could hit with a rock; just a fabulous location. Owners were very accesible and accommodating. Owner stopped by shortly after we arrived to make sure all was well with the property. Don't know what else to say, other than . . . If the owner would sell; I would buy! (The wife says we will absolutely be back next year!) Enjoy!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Loved Every Minute: Great condo, great location, great building!!!!

  Loved Every Minute: Great condo, great location, great building!!!!

  • Guest Martha K.
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 03/05/13
  We just spent January and February in this condo. We're from the pacific NW and wanted to escape the rain. We've stayed in many other vrbo homes both in the US and international. I just loved this place. It felt like staying in someone's home, looks just like the pictures. The location is fabulous and directly across from Balboa Park where we spent lots of time in the museums, walking our dogs, going to concerts and lunches. Also, really close to theaters, great restaurants (recommend Celadon, Saigon on Fifth, Prado, Cafe Zucchero for canolis), farmer's markets. We did movies, plays, beach walks (need to drive to get to the beach). The building is safe, parking is secure, people were very friendly. I read the other review and felt I should comment -- Yes, the laundry is done the hall and shared by 3 units - no big deal and I might add fab brand new washer and dryer. The furniture is antique (not old). No problems with the internet. The owners have a fully set up office with printer, fax, everything - my husband just walked in and went to work. The office is in what would be the 2nd BR and so there's an air mattress for visitors. Saw the water mark left by the previous renter and it's pretty bad (the plant overflowed and sat there for days without being wiped up.) One does need to be respectful when staying in someone's place. We would definitely stay again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• OUR STAY IN SAN DIEGO.

  OUR STAY IN SAN DIEGO.

  • Guest BRZS IN SAN DIEGO
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 11/01/12
  WE RENTED THIS UNIT FOR 6 WEEK THE WASHER AND DRYER ARE DOWN THE HALL AND THE DRYER WENT OUT AND THE OWNERS DIDNT SAY MUCH OR DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE FURNITURE IS ALL VERY OLD GREAT PICTURES OF THE UNIT BUT DOESNT LOOK LIKE THAT OMG. ANYWAY THE SHEETS WERE ALL OLD AND STAINED ONE SET DOESNT EVEN FIT ANYMORE. TOWELS WERE IN SAME CONDITION. KITCHEN FAUCET WAS NOT ON SECURELY AND MOVED AROUND WHEN YOU USED IT. PROBLEMS WITH INTERNET HAD COX OUT 3 TIMES. GREAT LOCATION LUVED PATIO BUT WOULDNT RENT THIS AGAIN IF IT WAS THE LAST PLACE IN SAN DIEGO. THAN SHE ASKED IF WOULD WATER SOME PLANTS ON THE PATIO WHICH I DID AS I LUV PLANTS ONE OF HER PLANTS IN THE LIVINGROOM WAS MOVED AS THERE WAS NO PLACE TO EVEN PUT A CUP OF COFFEE AND SHE SAID THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE AND CHARGED US $400+ TO REPAIR . THERE IS STUFF ALL OVER THE PLACE AND SHE DOESNT LIKE IT MOVED. GREAT RENTAL. YIKES

  Owner response: We were not notified of problems from you until "after the fact". Regarding the internet, we spoke with Cox Cable to ascertain what the problems had been. The supervisor advised you called 3 times but twice you were not home when they arrived. The one time Cox was there, you requested the modem moved to an interior closet which we would never have authorized. We, nor anyone else have encountered wi-fi problems at our home, either before or after your stay. Guests are welcome to use the laundry facilities on the other 9 floors in the event of equipment not operating. All linens are from Bloomingdales and the sheets do fit the beds. There are some minor bleach stains on the fitted sheet. These sheets are 600 thread count at a cost of $500 for a set, thus I did not discard the sheets because of the quality of the linens. There are two antique chests in the home. All other furnishings were purchased new 5 years ago from Nativa, a high end decorating store in San Diego. There are 4 clay pots on the patio that have herbs for the benefit of our guests, a little extra most people enjoy. There is one live plant in the home that rarely needs water and sits on a metal stand. This stand is large, but when the pot was moved to the wooden 91 inch solid wood bookcase, it caused the 6 inch circular water stain. All security deposits are returned in entirety unless there is damage. An invoice was attached with the accounting of your deposit. The home is in exactly the same condition as the photos on the web site. It is designer decorated and has some accent pieces so it is like a home for our guests benefit. Guests are welcome to move anything they want....just return to the original location prior to departure. We always attempt to take care of any problems at the property as soon as we are made aware of it. I have never had a complaint and am very sorry you did not enjoy the property.

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Sept-November   $3500 per mo.
December to May  $4500 per mo.
Will consider discount for longer stays.
Minimum Rental Period thirty (30) days.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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