Your private walled Courtyard for al fresco dining and peaceful relaxation.
Location: North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA (Central San Diego Location/ steps from Balboa Park!)
Accommodations: Villa, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Luxurious Upper Floor Home in 1920's Craftsman Residential Duplex
With nearly an Acre of tropical gardens and private patios and just steps from beautiful Balboa Park -- this wonderful 1926 duplex residence has been fully restored and its upper level "Bungalow Suite" is now available by the week or by the month. May also be rented for a 4 night minimum stay, depending upon availability.
The 900 sq ft Suite has traditional mahogany moldings, over sized windows, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and leaded glass breezeway doors. A private gates leads from street and driveway to a secluded brick courtyard w/stone fountain, lush tropical plants, and grand stairway leading up to front porch. The spacious Living Room has high quality sofas and chairs, and a new flat screen TV with High Definition viewing. Beyond the comfortable living room lies the fully remodeled & appointed kitchen w stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Down the hall is the spacious Master Suite -- with ample space for the king sized bed, dressers, antique writing desk, and TV. All rooms have large picture windows with views to the gardens below. The bathrooom has been remodeled w/glazed Italian tiles, and features both an extra long soaking tub and a tiled stall Shower.
Recently featured in Save Our Heritage Organization's Tour of Historic Homes and surrounded by nearly an acre of private tropical gardens -- this unique Residential property offers a Resort like experience for visiting guests -- an Oasis in the City. It is located just five minutes from Downtown's Gaslamp District and popular Hillcrest while Coronado Island and its picturesque beaches are just 5 minutes away. The International Airport can be reached within ten minutes.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private Gated Entry, Secured Compound, and a wide expanse of private outdoor areas for dining, reading, sunbathing, and lounging.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$995 per Week/ or $175 per Night w/3 Night Min Stay plus $50 cleaning fee.
For Stays of 30 nights or more -- Please contact Owner for rate details.
For Reservation Procedure or Cancellation policy, etc. write KEGdiego@aol.com
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1989
I purchased this property over ten years ago and spent two full years restoring the 3 level structure and planting the tropical gardens. I was honored to have my property featured in the 2007 Historic Tour of Homes... I am also a local Realtor and Home Remodeler/Design Consultant. Began this career 30 years ago. Am always happy to offer insider tips on places to visit/good local restaurants, and have even showed real estate and sold homes to visiting guests! Quite a few have even become Regulars here and reserve a month annually. It's a real treat having Guests become Friends.
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
The tranquility of the garden environment and the property's central location are special features. The huge scale of the back yard startles most guests. From the street, the property is unassuming. Most don't anticipate the scale of the yard or size of the structures. A special thrill for many is discovering all the visiting wildlife - whether seen roosting in the trees and drinking from the fountains... Hawks, owls, tropical parrots (escapees from the nearby Zoo), squirrels, hummingbirds, even an occasional fox or coyote have been spotted on the grounds.
Property Photos
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- Your private walled Courtyard for al fresco dining and peaceful relaxation. - San Diego, California Suite with Private Flagstone Patio and Wi-Fi, steps from Balboa Park
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- Spacious & comfortable Living Room with large picture windows & flat screen TV. - San Diego, California Suite with Private Flagstone Patio and Wi-Fi, steps from Balboa Park
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- Pirvate Street Gate opens onto tropical courtyard with fountain & dining area. - San Diego, California Suite with Private Flagstone Patio and Wi-Fi, steps from Balboa Park
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- Custom built Kitchen with gas range, fridge, DW, microwave, and dining area.
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- Spacious Master Bedroom w/ superior quality King bed & antique writing desk.
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- LIving Room French doors open to small veranda overlooking courtyard below.
Traveler Reviews (13)
We love it here.
Guest: Robert Worobec
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Date of Stay: 05/07/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
Each time my wife & I return to this perfectly appointed and warm Craftsman home in the perfect location (minutes to Balboa Park, Coronado, Hillcrest, Downtown, shopping -- everything!) we feel like second-home owners ourselves, as we sip our coffee in our private hummingbird- and fountain-filled garden. Seriously, we dream about this place when we're not there! And the bed is so perfect, we're getting a duplicate for our own home. Robert & Linda, Bozeman Montana
Recommended for:
Kent's bungalow
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/25/11
Review Submitted: 05/28/11
Kent offers two lovely apartments in his large renovated Craftsman Bungalow. Each has its own entry and the house is set within a private tropical garden. It is in a great location, close to Balboa Park and other attractions. He is readily available and addresses your every need.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
amazing place
Guest: drjoe
(washington/baltimore)
Date of Stay: 05/17/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
This is a wonderful apartment for one or two adults. Great neighborhood, a stone's throw from Balboa Park and all of its attractions and close to shopping, restaurants etc. The apartment itself is stunning - beautifully furnished and appointed, clean and well maintained. The garden is spectacular and creates the impression of being miles away from urban stress. I found myself not wanting to leave the premises and, in fact, on a couple of days didn't. The owner is very accommodating, helpful, friendly but not intrusive. I would, and have, recommended it to colleagues and friends and will most certainly be back early and often.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Fun week in San Diego
Guest: Chicagonurse
(Chicago, IL 60561)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/27/11
My husband and I spent a week in this property and loved every minute. The apartment and the garden were both beautiful and the bed, was so-so comfortable. We had total privacy yet, Kent was just a phone call away if needed. The property was right in the middle of a great neighborhood, a block away from Balboa Park, and ten minutes away from the beautiful Coronado Beach, yet quiet and private. Almost like a " little Oasis" within the city. This is a great place for any age couple, or a few couples if you rent both apartments. If you want some great restaurants check out, The Smoking Goat, The Mission for breakfast and Prado in Balboa park. This is a great place to stay if you really want to experience San Diego at it's best. Can't wait for our next trip to San Diego.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Ideal Vacation
Guest: David Abramowitz
(Charleston, WV)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11
Review Submitted: 02/13/11
This place has something for everyone. Close by are wonderful restaurants along University Blvd and 30th street district. Many coffee shops in the area and absolutely to die for bakery at 3rd and University. Want more activity....hiking trails and Balboa park are a short walk. All the other sites of San Diego and along the coast are a short ride away. Airport is about 15 minutes by car. The rental was immaculate. King size bed, nice bathroom and kitchen and large living room. Private patio and veranda was an added bonus. What can I say...it was a great vacation. If you must have a view of the ocean, go somewhere else. Otherwise, great beaches within 15 minute by car. Can't go wrong with this place.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
beautiful property, really nice owner!
Guest: robyn
(san francisco, ca)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10
Review Submitted: 08/13/10
you will love it here! a gorgeous apartment surrounded by truly lovely grounds, and kent is really fabulous as well. very centrally located, close to balboa park, the san diego zoo, downtown and etc. i would DEFINATELY stay here again!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Beautiful relaxing getaway near great restaurants
Guest: Kmcou
(Fort McMurray, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10
Review Submitted: 08/13/10
We stayed here in July for a week and had the best time. Kent was amazing and had an outline of different restaurants that he recommended and other activities closeby all typed up and available to us when we arrived. We tried one of the restaurants and we were hooked! All the local spots, delicious food, cheap and good service. The condo is beautiful, a little retreat opening on a beautiful garden with a bistro set where you can drink your coffee in the morning. It's also steps from the zoo. Insanely comfortable bed as well.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Perfect Stay!!!
Guest: Adam
(Austin Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
What an amazing property and a perfect location while visiting San Diego. The owner "Kent" has done a magnificent job restoring the home and surrounding gardens, which are equally stunning and provide a lot of privacy. Our 4-night stay couldn't have been better and Kent made sure to provide a comfortable and relaxing home for our stay. We have stayed in many homes using VRBO and this is our best stay yet. Located in a great neighborhood that is within two minutes of many great restaurants and of course Balboa park. It was an absolute pleasure to stay here and we can't wait to get back!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
An Oasis indeed!
Guest: Elenee
(Chapel Hill,NC)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
We came to San Diego to visit family and wanted to combine it with a 10 day vacation. We arrived with the usual apprehension when renting a place sight unseen--for the first time. We needn't worry. The cottage was indeed an oasis of comfort,yet within easy reach of Hillcrest, Balboa Park and many San Diego areas. It was accurately described, but what was wonderful about the place was the sense that it had been carefully put together, so it was comfortable, clean and easy to live in. There was a sense that someone cared about the place --in both decorating and maintaining it. The little patio in front of the french doors opened to a private, tropical garden. We made a habit of starting the day there with coffee and taking a break in the afternoon before starting out again. The owner was available to answer any questions--just a short flight up the steps to his office or by phone. At the same time, if we wanted privacy, we could go days without seeing him. Thanks to his suggestions, we found a wonderful neighborhood restaurant nearby. The neighborhood was safe to walk around in, day and night and we made a point of walking the half a block to the northeast end of Balboa Park every day. We drove to reach the more popular areas of Balboa Park, and that was about a two-minute drive. We will definitely return.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
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