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Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest

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A balcony with a glass table, four chairs, a grill, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered patio, and a small garden area.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, and a television.
A dining area with a tiled table, chairs with cushioned backs, a vase with orchids, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rich's Nightclub
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest bedroom (Bedroom 2)

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom (Bedroom 3)

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom (Bedroom 4)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom (Bedroom 1)

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighborhood in San Diego, this vacation home is near theme parks. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena.
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What's nearby

  • The Brass Rail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Marston House - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Rich's Nightclub - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crest Taco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Fresh Mexican Food - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest on Nov 22, 2026 start from $442, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1920s Mariposa Cottage Heart Of Hillcrest located?

Located in Hillcrest, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of UC San Diego Health and Balboa Park. Marine Corps Recruit Depot and San Diego Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Washington Street Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautifully restored historical cottage was an unforgettably unique experience for our family. Artistic accents & attention to detail welcomed us to a new vacation spot where we were able to enjoy family time & visit San Diego’s popular sites. 5 stars for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect San Diego Getaway

The house was well appointed and very cozy. The outdoor spaces are lovely. The neighborhood is perfect - short walk to restaurants and shops yet quiet. The bathrooms are newly remodeled and very nice - bidets in both bathrooms was a major bonus :-) Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2022
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to host you again. Everyone is welcome :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Perfect location & beautiful home. Jane was a great host. Will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable

This is an amazing property on a quiet street but walkable to great Hillcrest spots. Kitchen was well stocked and there were thoughtful touches throughout. Also loved the two outdoor spaces!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 18, 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We loved hosting you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and comfortable stay!

Overall we were very happy with our stay at this house in Hillcrest. It was very clean and comfortable and plenty of space for our party of seven; five adults and two children. We rented a car but many places were within walking distance. The house was very comfortable to return to after a long day on our outings. Great place! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolute delight to stay here. This was an extremely comfortable and wonderfully decorated home for our family of 7. We were easily able to use this as our home base while visiting San Diego. We cooked meals and also grilled on the patio. It was easy to park our car on the driveway. It’s in a great neighborhood with many things to walk to. There are a number of grocery stores nearby including one we usually walked to. We were able get to drive, Uber and take the bus to many places throughout San Diego from here. We very much want to stay here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay in San Diego!

This property is exactly as the photos indicate: charming, very roomy King bedrooms (Queen bedrooms were smaller, but also very nice), clean, enjoyable outdoor areas & great location! We were 5 women on a girls weekend and the house was just perfect - it made our stay in San Diego. Jane was wonderful to work with and very quick to respond to communication. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended!

The home was lovely and worked great for my family's stay in San Diego. Very comfortable accommodations and no small detail was missed. The homeowner was communicative and helpful and quickly jumped on a small (quite inconsequential) inconvenience when brought to her attention. I certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet, comfortable home right in the heart of San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2023
Thank you Eric, it was lovely hosting you! We appreciate you being such great guests. Please come back soon! We host properties in the La Jolla and Hillcrest areas.:) Queen Beehives… Exquisite Vacation Sanctuaries
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, lovely home

We picked this home to be our sanctuary during Comic Con. It was well-appointed, super clean and cute, and in a great location. We appreciated the off-street parking for two smaller SUVs, and the central AC was greatly appreciated. Comfy beds, soft towels, and a great living area to unwind in. Quiet neighborhood. House had lots of amenities that we didn’t use but it was cool to see them: beach towels, baby items and gates. The stairs are steep - not a problem for adults. We really liked staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for family trip. The host was commutative and left a bottle of wine and some snacks for us to enjoy. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Location is great for easily exploring different parts of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This house was beautiful and comfortable. It’s the nicest VRBO I have ever stayed at. Jane was a pleasure to work with too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and well-equipped!

We stayed in two different VRBO properties in San Diego, and the first thing my son said walking into this property was "this is so much nicer than our last place!" The bedrooms were great and the kitchen had everything we needed. The bathrooms had all the basic toiletries and everyone liked the heated toilet seats! The outdoor areas were so cute - too bad it rained too much for us to use them. Hillcrest is a very convenient location for seeing all of San Diego! I highly recommend staying at this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most Pleasant

Our group was very comfortable and location was perfect for business and pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2021
It was great hosting you! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

The home was beautiful. Located in a very nice neighborhood . We enjoyed the proximity to a lot of the downtown attractions/activities and the beach . The only negatives were that there were small spiders and spider webs in the downstairs bedrooms , a drawer was missing a handle and a remote had no batteries. The batteries were dropped off to us as soon as we made the property manager aware so that was very nice . Overall a great rental for a family getaway !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2021
As the owner and manager of the property, we value when guests give us feedback as we strive for an exceptional guest experience. Occasionally we do get spiders as the property is on a tranquil canyon which gives it its lovely location, deck views and privacy. We may have a day or two between guests so a web may appear that wasn’t there when our cleaning crew cleaned. We appreciated you alerting us to the missing batteries that we discussed must have been taken by the previous guests. Even though you insisted we didn’t need to bring new batteries because we had two other exact same working remotes from the two other same TVs on property, we brought new ones anyway because we want our guests to enjoy a 5 star experience. We also graciously discounted your pet fee from 2 fees to 1 for your pups. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Loved everything with this 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Evenings grilling on the patio. Can walk to grocery store and Mexican cafes for breakfast. 5-10 min drive to all the major attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the stay here

Good location, great home - would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect base to explore but you may not want to leave!

The property is great. Well presented and a great set up with everything you need for you stay. Sitting on the balcony, watching one of the huge TVs or eating around the kitchen table, everything was great. Jane, the host is lovely and can’t do enough for you. The perfect hostess! Property location is great. Close to the airport but not too close to hear the planes. Close to loads of neighbors and the freeway so getting anywhere is easy. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2021
It was our pleasure to host you and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for staying with us and please come back soon. We have several unique properties in the Hillcrest and La Jolla areas for your enjoyment:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This place was perfect for a girls weekend! Very spacious and adorable!! Jane was amazing and very responsive
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wedding weekend

Our family was in San Diego for a long weekend for a wedding. The location, the home, everything was perfect. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing Bach weekend

This rental place is wonderful, owner Jane was really nice and answer our questions right away always. My group of friends all came from different states for a bachelorette weekend. We end up going to a baseball game, zoo, beach, gaslamp, little Italy with out any problem since everything is pretty much 15 mins away. Wonderful stay. highly recommended for anyone. all 4 rooms were very clean and comfortable as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect base of operations for exploring San Diego

This property is exactly as advertised -- cute, comfortable and clean. We traveled with three sons (25,19 and 17) for Comic-Con and to sightsee for a few days. We'd stayed in Hillcrest before, so we knew we'd love the neighborhood. Anything we needed was within walking distance, and Ubers were quick to respond anytime we ventured farther out. We had traveled from Pittsburgh so were exhausted after so many hours on the move, and Jane let us drop off our bags while the housekeepers finished their work from the previous guests. We killed a few hours with lunch, then Jane texted to tell us we could check in 2 hours early. It's a little thing, but it was so appreciated! Each of the boys had their own rooms, and two of them shared the downstairs bath. They were happy for their privacy, and so was I! The house was immaculate, the kitchen had all the basics, and the master BR and LR had great smart TVs set up with Hulu, Netflix, etc. It was the perfect place to rest and unwind between adventures. The neighborhood is ordinarily quiet and peaceful, too. I can't recommend it highly enough. The only downside for us was something that was clearly beyond Jane's control: There was a huge sewer and water construction project literally outside our front door that started with jackhammers and trucks at 7 a.m. Fortunately, we are early risers, and the boys sleep like the dead, so it didn't bother us too much, but if you're staying anytime soon and are NOT an early riser, I'd recommend checking with Jane to make sure the work has been completed. We loved it here and will definitely seek it out next time we visit San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stellar stay!

Everything about this listing is spot on, the property is perfect in every way. Clean, cozy, comfortable, and the location can’t be beat! 8-10 mins to the airport, walking (or scooter It’s fun!) distance to the heart of Hillcrest. Jane was extremely helpful and made my first rental experience a very high bar to beat! We had 7 people in the house and barely knew it. Looking forward to visiting San Diego again and staying in my new favorite house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2019 4th of July

Awesome place. Awesome experience. Everything we needed was provided. Great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

As advertised

This is a great location and a wonderful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Location and Stay!

Each year a dear friend and I get together to have a girls retreat. This year we picked San Diego. The best part was staying at the Hillcrest house! It was clean, beautifully restored, warm and inviting, well appointed, and the location was great. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Jane was great to deal with and very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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