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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Hideaway

Beautiful one bedroom, one bath completely remodel in one of San Diego's best neighborhoods. It is located one block away from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Walking distance to Restaurants, Night life and much more....
And only five minutes from Downtown San Diego.

The Space:
Our place has a brand new AC unit that makes our home ice cold, there is a one-car garage and an outdoor patio with a table that seats five people. There is a washer and dryer inside the unit.

Getting Around:
Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes near by.

Other Things to Note:
Washer & Dryer are located in the garage which is accessible via the patio off of the kitchen. East to access!

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or loud music. We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional one time c...

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-04331L, 621628
Property # 4776120ha
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighborhood in San Diego, this vacation home is near theme parks. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fleet Science Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gossip Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway on Jun 30, 2026 start from $301, 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.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway located?

Located in Hillcrest, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and Port of San Diego are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy. Great communication. Wonderful location. Walk to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

VAMSI KRISHNAMRAJU M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. It was a great landing point for all the attractions in Balboa Park. It was surprisingly spacious for 2 people and would accommodate a family of 4 easily. The kitchen was full size, plenty of workspace and well stocked with snacks, waters and soft drinks. Nice private patio in the back. The bedroom was comfortable with a California king, nice tub/shower with great water pressure.The hosts checked in with us frequently and were very responsive with any questions.We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are great with communications and the Hideaway was perfect for our needs. Nearby within a short walk are The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the Hillcrest neighborhood for shopping and restaurants. The bed was most comfortable and other amenities were as described, quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

gina g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the space, the neighborhood, and its convenience to downtown. The water, soda, & snacks were a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Great place for a short stay

The property is in a great area and the host was excellent. Very responsive communications with easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Great spot to stay while visiting family in the area

Great neighborhood-close to Hillcrest and downtown. Property manager attentive and responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great little place

House was immaculate, host was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Real relaxing

Real nice place and very private. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just terrific! It was quiet and clean, bed was comfy. I felt very safe. Great hosts. We walked back and forth to the park to the museums, found a nearby hiking area enjoyed wonderful restaurants, saw outdoor Shakespeare, had a picnic. A wonderful trip all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Great location

The property was very nice and comfortable. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Checking in and out were fast and easy.The extra complimentary snacks and drinks were a nice added touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

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

Great location and property

We really liked our stay because the rental had everything we needed and the location was great. A very pleasant neighborhood and close to everything. Will definitely stay there again if we go to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Great place

Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2023
Bruce was a great guest and wonderful to host! Would absolutely host again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

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

Wedding stay

We stayed for a wedding at Balboa park. The place was very convenient and within walking distance of the park as well as restaurants and stores. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheni G.

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

Amazing place

I loved staying at this location; it is beautiful and quiet. It is immaculate and cozy; it feels like home, and the communication with the property manager is exceptional. Thank you for the fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris L.

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

SD trip

Great property and incredible location for the zoo and Balboa Park. Super close to nice restaurants and Efrain is great about communicating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2023
Thank you Chris! We appreciate your stay and nice comments. Would absolutely recommend you to other hosts and invite you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Great place to stay and wonderful location

The home was exactly as advertised. Very clean and spacious. Well stocked with everything we needed. Wonderful location close too many things we wanted to see. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla J.

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

Anniversary Celebration

Great location, well appointed and comfortable. We felt at home right away. The Hideaway was the perfect place to explore Balboa Park and the Zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Nice property and neighborhood

Spacious one bedroom and plenty of street parking (only a very small car will fit in the garage). Biggest plus is having air conditioning…a rarity in SD and much appreciated. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Very nice

Cool little spot in a great location. The owner was very nice and accommodating and the house itself clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great location and communication

We were able to walk to park and restaurants while the highways were close by as well. The small patio in the back was good. The owner checked in to see if everything was ok and there were snacks and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Fabulous stay

This unit was a great place for a week stay. The kitchen was well stocked. We did not have a car, and all the sites we went to were via walking, lyft or city bus.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Great property in a great location.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Close to everything Balboa park is right next-door and what a nice neighborhood. All the neighbors were saying hi to us when we’re out in the street going to the car. Felt totally safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2023
Thank you Charles for staying and for your review! So happy you enjoyed your trip and stay. You were excellent to host and Thank you for being so communicative!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gino E.

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

Great place and neighborhood

Stayed here for a couple of days to visit the SD Zoo. The zoo was an easy walking distance both too and from after a long day at the zoo. Communication was prompt and clear with the owners. Property was clean and had an abundance of amenities and extras. If i travel to SD again, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

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

Great location

Our stay was great. Host was very responsive if we had any questions. We appreciated the extra snacks and waters as our kids are always hungry. The washer and dryer are located in the garage which makes parking an SUV inside impossible. However there was street parking right outside. Overall it was a great location for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Efrain Cabas

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Local business owner, with a love for property and vintage cars, living in Hillcrest for the past 25 years. I live nearby, really enjoy hosting, and am quick to respond to guests quickly.

Why they chose this property

Our property is elegant, comfortable, secure, and in an amazing location. We are located in the heart of San Diego's neighborhood, Hillcrest, which is centrally located from downtown, Mission Valley, Balboa Park/Zoo, Sea World and the beaches.

Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego located northwest of Balboa Park. It is an accepting urban village with a small town feel. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity and locally-owned businesses including eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and boutique shopping. It is also known for its salons and spas, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the city.

Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego

What makes this property unique

Relaxation awaits in our beautiful 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, with new updates, and 1-car garage. The living area is very spacious with sofa, large TV and great courtyard. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for cooking. We provide coffee as well. A private patio awaits with beautiful fruit trees!

Location is everything: We are located in the heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. Steps away from exquisite dining, night life and shopping. Less than one mile to the world famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park which hosts various museums, an Organ Pavilion, period architecture, street performers and local artisans.

A short drive to local beaches, harbor excursions and sights, the Padre's Petco Park, Sea Word and SDCCU Stadium (formally Qualcom Stadium).

Languages:

English, Spanish

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