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Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Television
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops

This completely remodeled in a hip Mid Century vibe with new kitchen and bath, vintage furniture and details. It is steps from an array of restaurants, bars. coffee houses, boutiques and unique shops. Walk to San Diego World Famous Zoo & Balboa Park!

The spacious private courtyard and gardens offer a great space to hang out . Sit outside enjoy a glass of wine, by the fire pit, BBQ and embrace the beautiful San Diego weather.

Hillcrest is lauded for it's welcoming vibe and pedestrian-friendly streets & sidewalk patios. This lively stretch also hosts one of the largest Farmers Markets in San Diego from 9AM to 2PM on Sundays. A great place to shop for local produce, arts & crafts, the market also offers an wide range of gourmet stalls with hot and cold cuisine.

Property manager

William
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Check out instructions are located in the welcome book, and sent again at check out time.check out time and HK 10 AM
No smoking of any substance, max occupancy is 4, no animals of any kind due to allergies

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 624841, STR-03429L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. 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. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Hazard Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flicks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fab & Hip, Walk to SD Zoo, Balboa Park,Restaurant Row,Coffee & Boutique shops located?

Located in Hillcrest, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Petco Park. Port of San Diego is 3.1 mi (5 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. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Great property and location

A lovely property with convenient access to Hillcrest. Enjoyed our weekend stay here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

San Diego

Great spot and good location for seeing the sites of San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Location location location

This super comfy house is in the Hillcrest area with charming bungalows in historic neighbourhoods. Just two blocks off University Ave which unlimited food and entertainment options. Can get anywhere easily too or walk everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Clint B.

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

Great place with a few flaws

Great place and location however the kitchen needs better utensils, cookware (handle about to fall off pan) as well as more dishes and silverware. There was an abundance of coffee cups and drink glasses ! There needs to be window coverings in the livingroom other than the sheer blinds,it gets to hot in there . The heating/cooling unit is not ideal . The front room cools but it does not get to the bedrooms . Maybe a fan should be provided or ceiling fans installed.Lastly the rule of keeping the gate locked at all times is a safety issue . If something should happen you may not be able to escape due to the locked gate.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leily G.

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

Great Vibe

Super fun, great location, comfortable home. Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Cute bungalow

Cute little bungalow. Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

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

Great location

Nice stay. Close to nice restaurants and not far from most sites. William was a great communicator. Would most likely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean b.

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

Beautiful garden and house

Lots of restaurants and services at walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Connie M.

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

Great location

Property was a little musty smelling when we first got there, but it might’ve been closed up for a while. Once we aired it out it was good. People upstairs were a little noisy but overall a great stay. We loved being able to walk to restaurants, shops, and coffee shops. We loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Taylor M.

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

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOUSE

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOUSE This is the creepiest, most unsatisfying listing on VRBO. The apartment is hot, small, and in need of renovation. If you were looking for something nice, then continue to keep on looking. But the worst part is the patio cameras. Cameras are great for security, but these cameras are used to creep on guests. We felt so uncomfortable in the space as the host would text us in real time about things he saw on camera. Our group felt demoralizingly uncomfortable. The eye is always watching. For the perfect example of this hosts behavior just look at his responses to some of his reviews. He has been rude, called someone fat, and is all around just an unpleasant person to work with. If you book this house, may God have mercy on your soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charlene P.

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

Clean and Cute

Pros: This place is very clean and for the most part comfortable. The owners are very good at communicating and responding to questions quickly. Cons: The property is located on a very busy corner due to being very close to the 163 hwy so the traffic is loud. There is very little privacy in the front of the house due to all the windows , which are beautiful but the shades don’t do much especially at night. The people upstairs are loud and quite active late at night, on one particular evening it sounded like they were dragging furniture across the floor right above the room we were sleeping in at midnight . In regards to amenities, in all of the other home shares we’ve stayed there has been at least coffee, cream and sugar. I appreciate there being coffee but would’ve been nice to have cream and sugar to go along with it. Overall if you don’t mind the noise I would recommend this very cute and stylish place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan w.

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

weekend away

I am not one to give a bad review but this stay was not at all what I am use to. The communication with the owners was terrible. Our fist night there when my sister went to bed she found sand all in her bed so we suspected they were not cleaned. The only way to get in touch with the owner was a message through the app and they only answered you during business hours. I sent them a message to call us asap, after waiting 3 hours for a response we sent another message and they responded to that. I did not know this was a 2 story house with people staying upstairs. They were so noisy they were up at 5:00 am making a racket and then did not go to bed until late. We were unable to get a good nights sleep. When I sent the owners a message about this problem all they said was have a nice day. If they handled our concerns better this would be a much different review.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wendy/Ed J.

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

Host Cancelled 1 Hour before check-in!

Located at busy 4-way stop intersection, street parking is minimal and patio is in noisy front yard. Booked for 4 Seniors (60+), 2 from Canada, 2 from Arizona. Arrived at house early and enquired about early check-in, Host said once housekeeping was done she would give us code. We left in our car to run errands and while gone the host message us to move our car from the driverway?? Arizona couple were parked on public street in truck/camper. Came back, parked on street, waited in camper with friends. Woman drove up and shouted "you can't park there". When we asked who she was she said she was "just trying to be nice", but her demeanor was anything but. Come to find out she is our host, she marched around checking gates and mailboxes and lock boxes as if we had done something to the property. Then she left. Camera's everywhere, host seems paranoid and watching all the time and causes unnecessary drama. 1 hour before check in she cancelled our booking! Thanks a lot. Reason - unfixable damage from previous tenant. Lies! Oh, and between 11 and 3, never saw housekeeping come or go. More lies. Luckily we found a much nicer place, quieter neighborhood and professional host. In the end we enjoyed San Diego with our friends but I would not recommend this Host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara M.

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

Nice place for a short stay in San Diego

This was a nice place for me and two friends to stay for a few days in San Diego. Neighborhood was quiet and safe, and the outdoor patio area was great. The host was very responsive. The ceilings were quite thin and creaky so we did get woken up by the neighbors upstairs a couple times—not an issue just a slight inconvenience. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan K.

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

Great

It was my first time visiting San Diego. Great house in a good neighborhood. So many things to do. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manon G.

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

Bon emplacement

Propre et conforme mais très chaud. Avons installé l'air climatisé la 2ieme journée
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricky K.

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

Location, location, location!

This was our first visit to San Diego and we had a great time! The house was cute and clean and literally 5 minutes walk to great food and shops. I loved the location! Some things to note, there isn't a washer and dryer so pack accordingly. Also, the furniture in the pics show a couple of chairs and sofa in the living room but there is only one chair and sofa. Lastly, there are also tenants upstairs above and it can be a bit loud due to the proximity but not for long periods. Not a deal breaker by any means. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would gladly choose this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

San Diego

Great place, neat retro appointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

SD Best Kept Secret

Easy check in. Williams communication was impeccable. Walking distance to restaurants and Whole Foods. Beds were comfortable and water was hot. Loves the outdoor seating made for a great night cap in the cool Southern Cali air. This will be my home when visiting SD from now on. Thanks again William. Well done
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

A perfect place to stay in San Diego!

Our stay was wonderful. This property is located in a great area of San Diego - close to nearby tourist attractions. Very seamless check in process, and the host even messaged me to see how things were going which was nice. The house was clean and has everything you need. Will definitely check to see if this property is available next time I visit San Diego!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Robin D.

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

Nice Spot

We had a nice time during our stay in San Diego. Other than the small bathroom & the slow TV…everything was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelica H.

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

Great stay!

Hosts were very communicative and helpful. The location of the stay was central and easy access to freeways. We loved the outdoor space and the house itself. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Fabulous location close to the activities we wanted to do!

This house is a terrific location near several things we wanted to do - walking distance to the zoo, Balboa Park, getting food at Whole Foods, a couple good restaurants, and easy driving distance to a concert at the Pechango Arena and to SeaWorld. The decor is retro and reminds us of the houses we grew up in during the 50s many years ago! It was really clean and had all the kitchen utensils and cookware we needed. We are so grateful for the wonderful hospitality of the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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