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Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman

Funky & vivacious, this dog-friendly 2 bedroom craftsman is centrally-located. Set between Hillcrest and Mission Hills, our location is walkable to countless coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. We are a short drive to Downtown, Gaslamp District, Balboa Park, SD Zoo, Midway, and Coronado. This charming house is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and your furry friends.

We are looking forward to hosting you!

Our groovy space includes 2 bedrooms with 1 king size bed and 1 queen sized bed, a funky & fun living space with pull out couch that will surely brighten your day, a laundry room (shared with the guests in the back house) and 1 bathroom with shower (no tub). The kitchen comes with everything you need including gas stove, microwave, and drip coffee maker. There are ceiling fans in the living room and master bedroom, as well as portable AC units in each bedroom. Wifi, Roku TV, and a designated work space makes this house the perfect retreat after a day of sight-seeing. Dining table, and outdoor seating. Parking for at least 2 cars. Along with the charm of an older Craftsman home, there are also some quirks. There are limited electrical outlets throughout the home. You must walk through the first bedroom to gain access to the second.

The entire front half of the property is yours including the private fenced front yard and multiple car driveway. There is a rear guesthouse that is separate and has its own yard. The laundry (that is part of the main house but is separate and locked off from your space) is shared common space for the use of both units.

Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.

Hillcrest is the hub of San Diego`s LGBT community and is populated by numerous locally owned businesses and specialty stores. Mission Hills is a largely residential neighborhood with a two-block strip featuring farm-to-table restaurants and local coffee shops.

If you don`t want to touch a steering wheel on your vacation, we`ve got you covered. Our house is conveniently located and central to all that San Diego has to offer. Numerous restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are within walking distance. Effortless public transit and ride-sharing to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. If you do have a vehicle though, the beach or harbor is only a 10-15 min quick drive. Only 2.3 miles to San Diego Zoo and 5.9 miles to SeaWorld!

Please utilize the driveway for your cars as the street parking in front of the home is by permit only.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Your pets are welcome though we don`t allow cats in this property. There is a one-time pet fee of $150 due before check-in. Please let us know if your bringing more then one pet.

Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. USS Midway Museum and Belmont Park are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Riverwalk Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Snooze, an A.M. Eatery - ‬9 min walk

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. 48 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

GALILEO S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Extreme heat in living room area- ACs on window not enough
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dolores B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute property. nice to have a place to park! And nice to be able to bring our dog. A very walkable neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

First Birthday Trip!

We loved the location and size of the home. It was convenient to everything we wanted to see. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Hi Danielle. Thanks for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the location. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests. Can't wait to welcome you back soon! -Vacation Rentals by Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR B.

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

Great stay!

We stayed at this place with another couple, so the two bedrooms were great. You can access both bedrooms through separate entrances, and there’s a jack-and-jill bathroom in between the bedrooms. The place was clean and adorably quirky. Lots of A/C units kept the house cool during our summer stay. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

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

Great Staycation

Clean, well decorated and awesome location. We needed a quick getaway and loved staying at this adorable place. We were able to walk to all the restaurants, which is so convenient especially because parking at Hillcrest is a challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the clean, well-decorated space and the awesome location. It's great to hear that our place was the perfect quick getaway for you, especially with the convenience of walking to restaurants in Hillcrest. We understand how challenging parking can be, so we're happy it worked out well for you. Thanks again, and we look forward to hosting you on your next visit! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

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

Great location

It was a very cute property. Great for our short family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you! Thank you and see you again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

8/10 Good

Rochelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky is a good description. The house is very cute with fun colors and wallpaper, nicely supplied with everything you need (extra credit for a decent frying pan!) but it's has quirks - including the management company's app. We had trouble with the heater which is noisy and oddly placed in the floor and the stove. The manager got all of our problems fixed quickly, but there were enough quirks to subtract one star. Also, an emergency room is very close so ambulances. and the occasional helicopter, are constantly making noise. The neighborhood was fine. We enjoyed walking to a few restaurants. The house is centrally located and easy to get to all the San Diego attractions.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Three week stay.

Everything was fantastic. Host was communicative. Great location, very walkable. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
Hi Nicole. Thanks for leaving us a wonderful review. We're glad you had a great stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Overall a great stay

Enjoyed our time at this location. Very central to many of our activities. Cute little house that worked well for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you, Mark! Thank you and see you again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

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

Great home and location

Wonderful host, location and home. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Hi Sandi. Thank you for the 5-star review! We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexie S.

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

Great home and location

We loved staying at the rental, it was in a prime location. So much good food around, and everything we wanted to do was either walking distance or just a 10-15 minute drive. Place was comfortable and had everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky K.

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

Hillcrest Haven

Walking distance to shops, food, bookstores, thrift shops! We loved the location and the fenced area for our pup. Great stay..will definitely book next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Hi Vicky. Thanks for the 5-star review! It is great to hear that you enjoy the location and the fenced area of the home. Hope to see you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty much perfect! This property had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

San Diego Weekend

Great property that is clean and very walkable to shopping and restaurants in Hillcrest neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Hi Scott. Thanks for leaving a review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Fabulous

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
We're so happy you loved your experience with us! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shereef S.

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

Trip to San Diego

Definitely quirky, but also very homely. Conveniently located to food and a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Hi Shereef. Thanks for leaving us a 5 star review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve W.

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

Home away from home

The house was a cozy respite when I was in town helping to care for my ailing mom. The decor is cheerful and the furnishings and bed comfortable. The neighborhood has easy access to shops, restaurants and grocery stores and is an easy hop to Hwy 163.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Hi Eve, thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and the loved location. We look forward to having you back soon! - Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

8/10 Good

terry m.

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

Classic California Bungalow

A charming property, in a great neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback, Terry! It was a pleasure having you! See you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great Location

This home had everything we needed for a week's stay. It is an easy two minute walk to the business district, and even with the hospital located a block away, the evenings were very quiet. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat. The property manager, Aaron, was quick to respond with any questions we had. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad the home had everything you needed and that the location worked out perfectly for your stay. It’s great to hear things were peaceful and that we were able to assist you promptly. We'd be thrilled to host you again anytime—thanks for the recommendation! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great location

Everything was as advertised. The property had all the fixings of home. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
We're so happy you loved your experience with us, Kevin! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara V.

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

San Diego

Our stay was great! So close to everything San Diego has to offer. The community was safe with areas to eat within walking distance. The house had all the items listed and we were very happy with our stay! We will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Thank you for the kind review! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the location and felt safe in the area. It’s great that we were able to accommodate everything you needed for a comfortable stay. I’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in San Diego! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Perfect Getaway

We came to San Diego for our daughter's baby shower. This was the perfect size, perfect location, and perfect home to unwind in. We loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2022
We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you, Scott! Looking forward to having you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelene O.

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

Cute, accommodating and great area!

The neighborhood was beautiful, and we all felt very safe there. The house was exactly as listed, and very clean which was appreciated. It made our stay in San Diego that much better! We came to see our son graduate bootcamp at MCRD and everything we needed was very close to where we stayed. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Hi Michelene. Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the location—it truly offers the perfect for a memorable getaway. From nearby attractions to beautiful scenery, there’s so much to explore! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience. -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Great Stay in Hillcrest!

The house in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA was just as advertised. It is a beautiful place with a very friendly decor. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen well-appointed. We will look for it again next time we are in San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Hi Richard. We appreciate your positive feedback about our home. Hope to see you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute, very clean. A lot of traffic noise since it’s right next to Scripps hospital.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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