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CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun

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Children’s area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun

Settle into CasaViva Play — a colorful, beachy 3BR in a classic 1920s craftsman, with a private sunset deck overlooking the San Diego skyline, a wraparound backyard with firepit, kids’ playset, and hammock under the palms. Walk to Hillcrest and North Park for eats, coffee, and good times. Part of the CasaViva SD collection — 11 homes on the same block.

Your Private Deck
• Elevated deck with sweeping city and neighborhood views — best seat in the house
• Outdoor seating for 8+ with dining table and string lights
• Stairs lead directly down to the backyard — easy flow between the two

The Backyard (shared with neighboring units)
• Covered pergola with firepit, seating and string lights — s’mores every night
• Gas BBQ grill for cookouts
• Kids’ playset with swings, slide, and climbing wall
• Hammock under the palms — the ideal afternoon nap spot
• Borrow our sand toys or rent beach gear — boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, surfboards

Your Space
• 2 queen bedrooms — one with a serene backyard garden view
• Kids’ bedroom with twin bunk bed + twin single — sleeps 3, perfect for siblings or cousins and good friends
• Bright breakfast nook that seats 4 — perfect for morning coffee
• Full kitchen with gas stove, stainless fridge, and dishwasher — fully stocked
• Spacious living room with navy sectional, Smart TV, and beach art
• Fast WiFi throughout

Renovated Bathroom
• Freshly renovated with teal accent wall, glass shower door, and rainfall showerhead
• Built-in shelving and storage
• Double sink helps mornings run smoothly — one bathroom shared by the group

The Details
• Window AC in bedrooms
• Laundry in the basement (paid via QR Code, shared)
• Free street parking throughout the neighborhood
• 2 flights of stairs to the entrance — 1 flight down to the backyard and deck
• Multi-unit craftsman building — neighbors above

You’re in the Perfect Spot
• Walk to Hillcrest — brunch, coffee, restaurants
• Walk to North Park — craft beer, tacos, live music
• 5 min drive to the Zoo, Balboa Park, Gaslamp
• 5 min to MCRD — great for graduation week families
• 10-15 min to beaches, Mission Bay, SeaWorld

Good to Know
• Pet-friendly — well-behaved dogs welcome
• Pack ‘n plays, high chairs, and baby bath tubs available on request
• Early check-in / late check-out available for a small fee
• Backyard is shared — great if your group books multiple CasaViva SD homes!

CasaViva Play is one of 11 CasaViva SD homes on the same block. We love hosting reunions, graduation trips, and group getaways of all kinds — just ask!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 639754, STR-02753L

About the area

San Diego

North Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Waterfront Park and Birch Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pecs Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Great Maple - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun?

As of 16 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun on 20 Apr, 2026 start from S$514, 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 CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CasaViva Play • 3BR/1BA, Deck & City Views, Firepit, Kids Playset — Walk to Fun located?

This family-friendly San Diego apartment building is located in North Park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Marine Corps Recruit Depot is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. Neighbors we kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect, we walked all over the place. We were able to walk to the zoo, I highly recommend it! The place was perfect for us and the patio and outdoor space was great for coffee in the morning. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris B.

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

Perfect location for San Diego zoo

If you are a walker, you are close enough to walk to the zoo, then take an Uber home. Lots of restaurants in the area is you don't feel like cooking. There are some stairs to walk down, and then you get to a charming 3 bedroom with lots of bright daylight and probably everything you will need for your vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place especially for a larger family or group for such a good price! My kids loved it. A lot to do closeby. Great communication with owner. Loved that it was pet friendly too! Did feel like we had to be quiet so kinda stressed me out since people above and below. And we happened to go on street sweeping days so parking was difficult so just be mindful of that- I think it’s Monday and Tuesday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

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

Great location

This apartment was so cute and perfectly located! We were within 20 minutes of everything we wanted to do. The only frustration was it was difficult to find a parking spot close by in the evening. Be aware that you can hear the upstairs neighbors moving around so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Otherwise a wonderful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

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

Great location

We loved this cute apartment. It was decorated in such a fun way. It was light and open. We visited SeaWorld, Balboa Park, La Jolla beach, and Coronado Beach. They were all close by and we felt like we were in a great location. We had 3 adults and 2 teens. There is only 1 bathroom, so that was a little hard, especially when everyone wants a shower at the same time! But we made it work and loved our visit to San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

3 bedroom bungalow, walk-in shower in north park San Diego

3 bedroom, sleeps 8. Walk-in shower, full kitchen. Each bedroom had its own AC window unit. It was quiet and secure and close to MCRD, as we were their for my son's marine corps. Graduation. It was a nice place to relax at the end of a long and arduous day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had problems with cockroaches and the floor and the whole unit was not even. Front door and all the rooms were uneven. Large gap on top of door and bottom. Steps leading to unit were steep for older people like my wife and I. Parking was, well, there were no parking. We had to walk blocks to find a spot to park. If you are younger, it might be ok, but my wife and I are in our early 70's.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia J.

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

San Diego

The location was great. The house was pretty good, bathroom floor needed sweeping when we arrived. The towels were thin and small, new towels needed. The hot and cold water was difficult to figure out in sinks and shower. But there was plenty of hot water when we got it right. Beds were great, parking on the street was horrible- had to park a couple of blocks away. But all in all, it was a good place to stay, near Balboa park for the visitor stuff and plenty of room for 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kai Li B.

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

Small but quaint

The property is in a nice location, close to many things in San Diego. The property manager was quick responding to text messages. Overall the property was relatively clean. My only critiques are the towels were very cheap and small. The oven takes a long time to heat up. There aren’t any mirrors in the bedrooms, only in the bathroom so it’s difficult when you have a lot of people trying to get ready. The outside could be kept up better, there’s old wood all over the place and the deck and interior of the house need a paint job. I know I’m being picky, just trying to prepare others that stay there. Like I said, it’s perfectly adequate.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Tolerable - Location OK

We have mixed feelings. The house worked for our family(3 adults, 4 kids), but please be aware if you're staying with a infant/toddler the listing doesn't state there is an extra fee to use those items. Parking late at night was less than desirable. Upstairs neighbors were up almost every morning at 5:30a.m. and not quiet when walking around, so come prepared if you're a light sleeper. The kitchen was mediocre - We prefer to eat in as a family to save on expenses and the oven barely was working adequately to bake our dinner. At the end of the day would we potentially stay again.. Maybe if we knew some of the issues were resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friend home. Super accommodating and pleasant host. Easy check-in and check out. Comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cat fish

We were happy with the location, but the pictures are a cat fish. The pictures were nicer than what you actually see in person. The entire outside of property is in poor repair. We smelled weed each time we walked up the stairs to leave. We brought our dog who was able to go through an unsecured gate into the neighbors yard. Not recommended for families with children due to the condition of the yard. If location matters and you need a quick stay, this place is for you. Could not imagine staying for more than a few nights. Also, watch out for the hidden pet fee. Best wishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Nice place, nice amenities

Nice place. Location is close to the zoo, otherwise a short drive to any other activity - beaches, downtown, etc. Oven, fridge, freezer all work well. Loved the decor in the bathroom and main room. The cute porch swing and chair were fun. I’m guessing with the drought it’s hard to water the r
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tangy T.

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

Perfect Family Weekend

We are from Ohio coming to explore parts of California and stayed here for 4 days and this was the perfect location. Close to the zoo, beach, Sea World and other attractions. Perfect for the kids in one room and adults in other rooms. Communication was great and very quick when we needed something. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celine S.

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

Location Location Location

We had a the most wonderful stay at Doreen’s. The location to downtown and Balboa park, we couldn’t have asked for a better place. Spotlessly clean, comfy beds, cozy couch for movies at night! Thank you again for everything. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Doreen

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What makes this property unique

Viva Pacifica was designed to be lively, colorful, and inviting, with its own California flavor. Lots of primary colors and fun patterns in the bedrooms and living area, plus new modern floors and design with lots of space for up to 8 people.

Bedrooms include 2 with queen-size beds and one with 3 twin beds. The sofa sleeps 1 more for up to 8 guests total - perfect for multi-family trips and couples getaways. You can pack light: there's a coin-operated washer and dryer in the basement.

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English, German, Russian

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