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Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo

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Gorgeous King Bed with Memory Foam Mattress.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining Area Surrounded by Original Classic Victorian Windows.
Beautiful Space with Lots of Light and 14 Foot Ceilings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2517 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo

Located in an Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this beautiful Queen Ann Victorian 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom and Loft accommodates up to 2 people. One of 7 highly restored, separate and private units in a classic home built in the mid-1800’s and formerly known as the Kennedy house. Located on the first level this unit features a beautifully decorated interior. The bedroom offers a king bed with high end linens and drapes . There are 2 dressers as well as 2 closets that provide plenty of space for cloths and luggage. A custom staircase offers access to a unique loft area within the bedroom that features a single bed and recessed reading lights. A smart TV complete with cable access and streaming capability can be viewed from both beds. A leather couch with a second smart TV is provided in the living room which has large windows and lots of light. All beds are equipped with memory foam mattresses and quality linens. The furniture, drapes and decor are of modern classic design with no expense spared. Both the kitchen and bathroom are highly equipped and tastefully upgraded. There is a separate eating area that is surrounded by classically designed Victorian windows. All linen and towels are provided as well as beach towels, boogie boards, a baby high chair and toddler utensils. The property is located 5 minutes from the Convention Center, Gas Lamp district and Ball park and 7 minutes from the Island of Coronado & the Airport. Freeway access is located around the corner and bus stop transits to and from downtown are both located within a block. The San Diego Zoo and all local beaches are within easy driving distance of the property. Some of Golden Hills hottest spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are located within walking distance. Beautifully Decorated Featuring City Views, Barbecue, Gazebo, Fire Pit & Laundry facility. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee and city views on the patio table and chairs provided on the front porch. Grill your favorite foods on a gourmet barbecue and relax with dinner under a lighted Gazebo. Share the day’s events and memories of your experiences in San Diego with your favorite beverage by the warmth of the fire pit. There is an on-site coin operated laundry. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while enjoying all the best that San Diego has to offer.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours after 10 pm, No Party, No Shoes inside the Unit. Clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used.
- $50 fee per person per night for Undeclared Guest including children. - $100 fee pet violation per pet per night.
- Additional cleaning fee for excessive dirty property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Sherman Heights, a neighborhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks and near a water park. 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 USS Midway Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seaport Village - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • 25th - Commercial Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Longplay Hifi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Punch Bowl Social - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo on Jun 1, 2026 start from $94, 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 Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Victorian Unit with Loft - Minutes. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Beach, Zoo located?

Located in Sherman Heights, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College, Petco Park, and Balboa Park. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 3 mi (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 14 minutes by foot and Park and Market Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

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

Nice area

It's located near shops and fast food areas and was nice love this place thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

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

Amazing

We loved our stay - it was incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Victorian home, private and secure. Perfect size for three adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

In town for medical conference

Clean, well kept, convenient location for walking during the day to gas lamp area. Would not walk at night. Beautiful property with really all we needed! I'd certainly stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing!

This was the most amazing stay I’ve ever had. The owners are so attentive to the Guests, and have the most amazing set up! Their level of customer service is unparalleled to anything I’ve ever experienced. Not to mention how gorgeous the interiors are, and the house itself. It’s a prime location and walking distance to DTSD. Very quite neighborhood as well. My stay was so amazing, I extended it and they were so accommodating to place me into another apartment home within the same building. You will not want to pass up an opportunity to stay here!
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Melinda G.

Home away from home

Cute, comfortable place to stay at in down town San Diego. Clean place the only thing I would say is the owner may need to spray for spiders, gnats, and flys more often. Not a deal breaker though. Next, is parking is not always easy to get if you are gone all day and come back late. The owner is quick to reply and very responsive. We didn't have any problems and really enjoyed our stay here. Would stay here again in the future. Love porch nice to enjoy our coffee early in the morning in the beautiful San Diego weather. I give this place a high 4-star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Laura R.

Okay for what we needed

First off john was great, very accommodating and fast to respond to any questions we had. There were four adults and a toddler in our group. The place said two bedrooms which was not accurate. It was a one bedroom with a small loft above (within) it. We went for a wedding so we weren't there much and it worked out for our stay. It was close to everything which was great however it wasn't in the nicest part of town. Parking is on the street and for the most part we didn't have any problems finding a spot. The beach was a 10 min drive, gaslamp is a 5 min drive, and the zoo was 10-15 min. Very centralized.
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie Y.

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

Nice little find....could use some improvements but overall a great place

First of all let me say this unit suit our needs and overall an enjoyable find. There are many good qualities of this unit, with that being said there is room for some improvements to help others have an enjoyable stay. I emailed the owner before I submitted my review and the replay I got was very positive and they are working on making improvements. I would definitely stay here again if I am back in the area. John was a great guy who communicated very well and replied quickly when needed. Overall the unit was clean. Kitchen was well stocked with items most will need on a trip. Nice breeze flows through the unit. Nice touch to have the floor fan in the event it gets hot. Available parking off street was nice, instead of paying high parking fees like some other types of places. Clean linens. Having an AC unit was nice. Thank you for the complimentary quarters for laundry although we did not need it on this trip. Thank you for the bottles of water as we got in late and did not have time to stop anywhere. Appreciate the shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The dining set on the front porch was a great place to have dinner and enjoy the cool evenings. Welcome information was wonderful. Now to the improvements and items that needs to be noted. The bed was hard and higher in the middle and had us pushed to the sides of the bed. It felt like there might be some kind of support in the middle, however this makes it a bit annoying for a couple. The unit smelled of smoke, and seems some deodorizer may have been used to eliminate the smell. Several of the blinds were not able to be pulled up because it did not have the pull strings to raise them making it a pain to open the windows. The refrigerator was quite loud and was constantly running it seems. The sofa sleeper was quite uncomfortable to sit on. You would sink in and when you got up you could hear the springs in the sleeper bed frame. For this reason we did not even want our daughter sleeping in it as sitting on it alone was not comfortable, so she had to sleep in the loft, which was cute but not ideal for my girlfriend and I. The neighbor on the bedroom side had dogs that were barking til late. We could still hear it with the windows closed and were not able to enjoy the natural air flow. It looks like the shower has an issue with water coming out as there seemed to have been possibly mold stains on the baseboard near the shower by the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liza S.

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

Very comfortable-just as described

Super clean and spacious, and centrally located to airport and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

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

Very nice location!

The unit itself was very nice. It was clean and in a good location. It’s a mile or a little more walk to petco park and the Gaslamp Quarter. We walked almost exclusively and never had any issues. There are some homeless folks in the area. Never felt unsafe or bothered. I would stay here again, without a doubt!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a perfect location. The place was pretty as well but it does have an old wood or old house smell if that makes sense. The space was perfect made me feel like I lived in California. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

Clean, quiet, and a great price

Unit is very clean, quiet, with easy access to Uber. The unit is a bit dated, but the very fair price makes a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Nice place

Perfect area centralized location. Close to Coronado which is where we were going to visit our son in Navy
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great spot

Pros: Full equipped place - stuff for the beach, fully stocked kitchen. Backyard was awesome, complete with an orange tree. $10 uber ride to downtown. Easy communication and check in. Cons: Beds were pretty worn down (sagging in the middle) and the sheets were pretty polyester-y. The neighbourhood is okay but I probably wouldn't want to stay there alone. Bathroom floor needs a good scrub and the BBQ was gross (not the owner's fault, previous user just didn't clean it).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

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

Beautiful stay in a great location!

Our family loved our stay here. It was perfect for our family of 4. We had what we needed & anytime we had a question and reached out, our host answered immediately. We had the opportunity to use the grill & hang out relaxing on the lounge chairs. My husband enjoyed fresh oranges off the orange tree. Other people staying in the surrounding apartments were quiet & it was a very nice stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

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

SoCal VRBO

Clean and as exactly as depicted on VRBO listing. In a nice central location for experiencing all San Diego has to offer. All the basic amenities. The host provided thorough and clear instructions and was very available, easy, and pleasant to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Comfortable Home Away from Home

This is an impeccably clean, comfortable apartment. Host is kind and welcoming; communicated every step of the way. Apartment is conveniently located to Old Town, Zoo, and grocery. I'll stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Anniversary trip

We really enjoyed our stay. John, the owner/manager was very easy to work with, great communication at all steps in the process. We would definitely stay again. Everything was as advertised which is super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Love San Diego

Beautiful city, nice comfortable accommodations, great hosting by John!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Ann S.

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

Great stay for a week

The property was nice, we were there a full week so we got used to calling this place home. It's out of downtown but it's super easy to get downtown or hop on a highway and get up to La Jolla. Check-in was super easy and John was always available if we needed something.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson P.

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

3 seniors have the coolest time!!!!

My 2 friends, whom I've known for over 50 years decided to go to San Diego One of my friends, Cathy, had never been to California. Her husband recently passed in May and we thought this might help her with her grief. Well, the 3 of us had a marvelous time. The place we rented was just great, it had every amenity we could have asked for We are just so thankful to John for a beautiful few days, Thanks, Alyson
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandro E.

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

Great Spot

We had a great experience. Very clean and comfortable bed. Would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

AMAZING!!

Can't say enough about this rental, John, and sweetest feline ambassador of the neighborhood!! This location, ideal. The unit, BLOWN AWAY!! The property, AWESOME! We had so much fun on our trip. This unit's location is just minutes from everything you'll want to do in San Diego. Gaslamp downtown: 2 minutes away. Old town: 2 minutes away. Balboa Park: 2 minutes away. You get the idea. This unit is at the heart of what makes San Diego a top vacation destination. John has absolutely thought of everything when it comes to ensuring your needs are met. We've stayed at VRBO rentals all over San Diego, including two locations at the beach. and i have to say this unit is, hands down my favorite. I will be seeking out this location next summer because it really was one of our best trips in years!! Thank you John and cool neighborhood ambassador cat!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena P.

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

Great Accommodation!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Due to Covid19 we were house bound but was able to spend the week with my son who is in the Navy and had a serious surgery. The owner was on hand when needed and accommodated my family. I would love to stay again if we were to visit San Diego again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla T.

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

Very clean

We stayed in SD while visiting my nephew who is stationed at Camp Pendleton. The place was immaculate and fully stocked with towels, shampoo, and, toilet paper, and body wash. The bed was large and super comfortable. It's a good place for small families. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by John Reardon

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I grew up in Northampton Massachusetts, a town with countless beautiful old homes and lots of woods. I spent countless days in my youth building tree forts never knowing that those 2 dynamics would intersect at this point. Upon arriving in San Diego with an interest in building and purchasing real estate, I became immediately interested in the largely neglected Victorian buildings in this area of town. This property became a labor of love for me many years ago and I hope that legacy will be carried forward by my 3 sons. My wife if Japanese, so our family often divides our time between 2 very different worlds, both with much to offer.

Why they chose this property

It is our hope that our guests will appreciate the attention to detail and uniqueness of design that has been incorporated into every aspect of this property.

What makes this property unique

This property is strategically located close to most of San Diego's most popular destinations. It's central location and proximity to a newly revitalized downtown, airport, beaches and parks affords our guests the best possible experience while visiting San Diego.

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English, Japanese
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