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Family Friendly Craftsman House on the Park - Close to Zoo and Golf Course

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom W/ en-suite bathroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Primary Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom W/ Bunkbed

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

About this property

Family Friendly Craftsman House on the Park - Close to Zoo and Golf Course

2000 Sq Ft Craftsman House W/ Huge Backyard next to Park

You will love the vintage charm of our 2000 Sqft historical Craftsman single-family home with details like tin ceiling tiles, hardwood floors, and stained glass windows. It is the perfect place for the family. It sits on a 7500 sqft lot with a fenced-in yard with a pond. The back gate opens up to a park! The park has a basketball court, racketball courts, a play structure, and a soccer field.
The space
The house is located in the "hip" Golden Hill neighborhood and is in a prime location; within walking distance to tons of amazing restaurants and bars, and also Balboa golf course.

This spacious 3BR 2 bath, two-story home includes 10-foot ceilings, stained glass windows, and maple floors throughout. There are large windows in every room that offer plenty of bright, natural light. The large backyard is perfect for entertaining and relaxing by the fire pit. There is a large 2nd-story balcony to enjoy park views from. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner in the formal dining room, dine outside under the stars, or kick off your shoes and enjoy a glass of wine in front of the fireplace. Experience unforgettable evenings with our new 70" outdoor TV, perfect for family movie nights or Sunday football by the firepit. Enjoy the cozy seating, warm glow of the fire, and charming string lights for the ultimate outdoor relaxation.

Upstairs Primary- King Bed (TV)
Upstairs Bedroom- Queen Bed, Twin Bed (bunkbed), Floor Mattress, & kids playroom with (TV)
Downstairs Bedroom- Queen Bed, Twin Bed, ensuite bathroom (TV)

Other amenities include a shuffleboard table, air hockey table, scooters, stroller, portable crib, high chair, and toys to keep your little ones entertained during your stay. There is also a walk-in closet that has been converted into a playroom with a TV and toys.

Off-street parking behind the home in the alley for three vehicles and electric car charging. Laundry room inside home.Walking distance to Balboa Park, the Zoo, local restaurants (including Juan Jasper wine bar and Kingfisher French/Vietnamese), and just minutes to downtown San Diego & Convention Center.

Other things to note:
The home is near the flight path and you can hear the airplanes. We love to host families in our home. This is not recommended for bachelor parties.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please be respectful to neighbors No parties

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 647086, STR-06159L

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Golden Hill, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Naval Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Craftsman House on the Park - Close to Zoo and Golf Course pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Craftsman House on the Park - Close to Zoo and Golf Course?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Craftsman House on the Park - Close to Zoo and Golf Course on Apr 25, 2026 start from $303, 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.

Where is Family Friendly Craftsman House on the Park - Close to Zoo and Golf Course located?

Located in Golden Hill, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College and Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and Petco Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). City College Trolley Station is 24 minutes by foot and 25th - Commercial Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JT A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming craftsman with a great location. It was a very easy stay and the owner was responsive when needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brady and Tasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old architecture with alot of character for sure.... the major draw for us was the outdoor space for our family get together.... we loved it and it fit all of us perfectly (and having a TV outside for the football games was fantastic!) Rooms were clean and supplies were very generous which was much appreciated ! I would recommend for any family that wants to be near downtown or Balboa park for an easy walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaclyn H.

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

Vintage with modern vibes

Great location and home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The host was inattentive & the amenities were not maintained. The dishwasher was a disgusting, foul smelling mess that made us gag when we opened the door. Once we arrived the host was 100% unresponsive. The house was dirty, and the sheets on our bed did not feel fresh. We’re fairly certain that they had not been changed before our arrival because we found a child’s necklace in the bed when we stripped it. The wire connectors were outside the ceiling & not in a box for the dining room chandelier. It is not up to code & could be a fire hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca V.

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

Fun place to stay!

We had a great time staying here. The house is very charming and they preserved as much as they could to keep it looking and feeling historic while keeping the house technologically connected (smart tvs, wifi, etc.) We had our small dog with us and LOVED how accessible the park was and how walkable the neighborhood is. The house is centrally located and we were able to get any where we wanted, quickly, without being right next to a freeway or busy streets. We ate locally every day and supported the neighborhood market on the corner multiple times. The property owner was super friendly and accessible when we had questions. It was only four of us but this house could easily accommodate a bigger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Charming house near the park

We had a lovely stay at this house near the park. The house was well equipped with a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of amenities throughout the home. We enjoyed the fireplace in the backyard. It is a older home so there were some things we weren't used to, such as loud pipes and a older oven that made the house a little smokey. But the charm of the house made up for these minor inconveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ALEXANDER R.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Afroditi G.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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