Modern Penthouse, Amazing Views, Center of Gaslamp

08/05/2010

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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What a treat this was for the bear, with so much to do and such a great apartment. The bear family could explore all the restaurants and activities that the historic Gaslamp District has to offer – and it was all right on our doorstep. While everything was within walking distance it was great to know that we had very convenient parking under the building where we could park our car that we used for some of our day trips to Balboa park, Coronado Island and Mission Beach. The Padres were playing during my stay, and I could hear the crowds cheering from the 20th floor balcony as we absorbed the spectacular views this property boasts.

The accommodation has all the amenities you would expect from an ultra modern apartment in downtown San Diego and was very tastefully decorated. Our hosts were very helpful in arranging keys, providing ideas for places to eat and making sure we had everything we needed.

The VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Fantastic condo, spectacular view, convenient location

  Fantastic condo, spectacular view, convenient location

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 10/27/12
  • Review Submitted 11/14/12
  This is the second time we stayed at this condo and I must say it is the best I've ever seen. Being at so many vacation rental condos gives me the opportunity to stay in places so comfortable, so tastefully decorated and furnished that sometimes we forget to get out of the building to go sightseeing or do other tourist things. Bryan's apartment is one of these places. Just to mention a few things, the view from the balcony is spectacular day or night; the amenities make you feel at home; and the apartment is very spacious, modern, bright and clean. If you could get out of the condo, you would be right in the middle of the Gaslamp district with all its restaurants and bars, and close to Petco Park and the Convention Center. I would highly recommend it!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Awesome Condo!

  Awesome Condo!

  • Guest Trip Planner
  • Date of stay 09/20/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  Four of us "girls" decided to visit San Diego for our annual outing this year, and I found this condo on VRBO. It looked so amazing on the website, that I thought surely it can't be as fantastic as this. Well, it was even better! The views are nonstop, by day and by night. We felt so safe in the secure building. The beds are so comfortable, as well as the rest of the furniture. We never used the dining room set, as we ate all our meals out on the balcony (when we didn't visit one of the great restaurants in the Gas Lamp District). We did rent a car, so the parking garage was a bonus. However, one could certainly get around without one from this central location. This place has everything you could ever want in a vacation home. Thank you Bryan and Audrey for sharing!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Best of the Gas Lamp District

  Best of the Gas Lamp District

  • Guest Boz
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/18/12
  Can't wait to return to this fantastic penthouse. The week went by so fast , best location in the Gas Lamp District all the best resturants a block away. Bryan makes you feel right at home and can solve any request or problems that arise. The views are better than the web site I could live there and be very happy. Thanks again Bryan for making our stay so wonderful.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Outstanding !!!

  Outstanding !!!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 06/19/12
  I stayed at this amazing place for a week along with my friends. As we'd let ourserlves in, we were all wow-astonished by the view. Not to mention the beautifully decorated and fully equipped apartment. Everything went so perfectly well that we are already making plans for our next vacation. We would definitely recommend it !!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Amazing condo in the middle of everything!

  Amazing condo in the middle of everything!

  • Guest Tina
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 05/22/12
  My husband, daughter, and I stayed here for 5 nights and had the BEST time! The condo is beautiful and so well equipped. We would wish we had something, look in a cabinet, and there it was! Bryan is a wonderful host - communicative and accessible through the whole process. The location was amazing and we really felt like we were staying in style. We were walking distance to everything we had to get to (in town for a wedding) and there were plenty of great restaurants/grocery stores nearby. The CVS in the building was also extremely convenient. We felt very safe and the building had great amenities (including underground parking). The only negative was the predictable noise from the rooftop bar across the street. Quiet with the windows and doors closed and really - if you want quiet, stay in the country. Only loud on Fri and Sat night anyway. In general - love this condo! Stay here if you can :)

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• A beautiful penthouse downtown San Diego

  A beautiful penthouse downtown San Diego

  • Guest P&A
  • Date of stay 02/07/12
  • Review Submitted 02/24/12
  I stayed at the apartment for a week this February. The apartment is very nice, kept in a very clean condition and equipped with everything one might need. It has two comfortable bedrooms & two nice full baths. It is perfectly located downtown San Diego. I especially recommend it if you come for a gateway and want to check out SD's nightlife. Otherwise, keep in mind that Sun-Wed are much more quiet, while Thu-Sat might be more vibrant (louder). The owner, Bryan, is extremely helpful and available whenever needed. Overall, I highly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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  • Guest Steve and Janice
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 07/13/11
  Once again, your unit is gorgeous, the views are spectacular, the location is perfect. We had a great adult vacation. Thanks for sharing. We would definitely do this again. Steve and Janice

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• Great Location-Even Better View

  Great Location-Even Better View

  • Guest Rick and Mary
  • Date of stay 04/04/11
  • Review Submitted 04/25/11
  We spent four nights in the condo April 4 to April 8 with our teen age daughters. This is a great location if you like to walk. Restaurants, groceries and sightseeing is within several blocks. You are in close to Balboa park (San Diego Zoo), Coronado Island and Mission Beach-we visited all with the zoo visit being a highlight of the trip. The views from the condo are awesome! Bryan was readily available for any questions (via text) and was very helpful. We watched part of the opening day Padres game at Petco Park from the condo. The underground parking garage is safe and secure. We had a great experience and wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Living the high life

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  Living the high life

  • Guest San325(Bloomfield Hills, MI)
  • Date of stay 05/05/10
  • Review Submitted 04/11/11
  This is as good as it gets. We were in San Diego for a convention and decided on a condo as opposed to 2 hotel rooms. What a great choice that was. This place was even better than the description made it sound; very elegant yet comfortable...and safe. The view is unbelievable. Everything one could want is within a few blocks. Bryan's tips on where to eat and shop were spot on. I can't imagine how anyone could be disappointed.

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• Relaxing!

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  Relaxing!

  • Guest victoriaR(California)
  • Date of stay 05/13/10
  • Review Submitted 04/11/11
  We had the greatest time in this rental. It was close to everything, clean, and the views were AMAZING! We rented bikes and rode a total of 50 miles over 2 days and came home to a clean, quiet place. We had a swim in the condo's pool and then went to the hot tub. Saw the baseball games from the windows, the night time views were just as stunning. We really had fun- and believe me having a weekend away from the kids made us enjoy it even more. Made breakfast in the kitchen every morning and had coffee on the balcony and people watched.The city is very clean and friendly and after a game it especially comes to life. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit and that was a nice plus. What a relaxing time, I am already considering another trip!

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