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Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a grill, and a white fence.
A living room with a sofa, glass coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs.
A modern kitchen with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden side table with a lamp.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden cabinet, glass coffee table, dining area with chairs, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this cottage. 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 natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and San Diego Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whistle Stop - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego City College - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bethel AME Church - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whistle Stop Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walkable Cottage Near Balboa Park w/ Yard & Grill! located?

Located in South Park, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location and very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean, comfortable, and very hot shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy, thoughtful accomodations! A lovely respite to wake up in and come home to after busy days visiting with family and friends. Especially loved the comfortable beds, the sunlit bathroom, and the gas stove. Wish we had used the grill and lovely patio area more.Will be back next time we’re in SD!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The was a great little cottage for my family. Loved the location to downtown and easy drive to area beaches and attractions!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having laundry and a kitchen made our trip so much easier than a hotel. Great spot to get to everything in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in San Diego! Central to everything we wanted to do. Very clean, had all the amenities my family needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed and maintained! Wonderful walking neighborhood with lots of great restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cottage was perfect, great neighbor hood to walk for groceries, restaurants and breweries. Very safe place to stay and play.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and had everything we needed. Great attention to detail. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a great neighborhood. The cottage is loaded with every conceivable amenity. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Thank you David for your kind reveiw!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out - loved staying in South Park, so walkable and cute. The space and bathroom was a little tight as we had 4 adults staying but it worked! The beds were SO comfortable with plenty of pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short stay

Perfect location for easy access to freeway, walking distance to cafes and brewery, very quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy living

The location was fantastic close to North Park, Balboa, and freeways to the beaches. Super quiet and serenaded with a red shoulder hawk and a visited by bunny on the flagstone patio.well appointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thought the house and location were great. The only issue was the Keurig broke and nobody came in to fix it so we went a couple of days with no coffee at the house. We did hear back from our inquiry on the issue but only once. Good thing is that there were a couple of coffee shops close we could walk to them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible find! This little cottage was so perfect for a long weekend in San Diego. We knew it was going to be raining over the weekend and wanted a place that was gonna be cozy and comfortable to hang out and this was such a great home away from home. Not only as the property adorable, private, and very well-maintained but the house was extremely clean and very comfortably furnished! It was so nice to have a full-size kitchen and washer and dryer and would be a great place for a longer stay as well! The bed was very comfortable, the TV and Wi-Fi were easy to use and the property is located close to everything with lots of options within walking distance for coffee and meals. We will definitely be back! Thank you to the lovely host for such a worthwhile rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was adorable! My sister and I had a great time. We were there 11 days. A friend came for 3 days. Very close to my daughter & family in North Park. Easy to get an Uber/Lyft within 5 minutes to go anywhere. Close to restaurants, Target, downtown, Balboa Park. Exceptionally clean, well organized, fully stocked with everything you would need. Toiletries, kitchen essentials, spices, foil, bags, saran wrap, oils, coffee pods!, etc. (Beyond!) Plenty of street parking. Manager/owner were very responsive. Only suggestions would be to have a grabber...I'm short and the step stool was difficult to get to extra bath towels, toilet paper up above. Add instructions on garbage area...pull the ring and push forward. Lock box was a little difficult, but ended up popping open. (Note: Property is in a flight path zone...as most of San Diego. We kept the doors and windows closed and didn't hear them.) We really enjoyed our time at the cottage!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
"Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you and your sister had such a wonderful stay and enjoyed the cottage’s location, amenities, and cleanliness. It’s great to know the fully stocked kitchen and convenience to local spots made your trip even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your helpful feedback on the step stool, garbage instructions, and lock box—we’ll be taking a closer look at those to make future stays even smoother. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This bungalow was great. Everything is as pictured. The only thing I would change is patio furniture. The set they have was very wobbly and uncomfortable. I chose this one in part looking forward to sitting outside. I didn’t feel comfortable sitting on it so that was a little disappointing. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed for the 2 nights we cooked. There is plenty of parking right out front. It is on a one way street so not many cars parked out front. Would definitely stay here again or the other bungalow on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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