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South Park Retreat-Kid and Pet friendly!

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Living area
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 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.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Common Spaces

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

South Park Retreat-Kid and Pet friendly!

Newly updated 1920s Craftsman Bungalow in San Diego’s charming and vibrant South Park neighborhood. 2 bedroom/1 Bath comfortably sleeps 9. Located just a short walk or bike ride (Bikes/helmets available rental fee) to local shops, restaurants, and cafes. You can explore the tree-lined streets, historic architecture, or head to nearby attractions like Petco Park, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, and the Convention Center. San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Legoland, Softball fields all within a short drive.

This home boasts a modern living area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. Bedroom 1 offers a flat screen tv, full-size bed and full-size futon while bedroom 2 offers a twin-over-full bunk bed. The bathroom includes a beautiful spa type shower, as well as fresh towels and toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen features filtered drinking water, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and all the cookware and utensils you need to whip up a delicious meal. Our backyard offers a perfect place to unwind, whether it`s with morning coffee or sharing an evening glass of wine. It is complete with a gas BBQ and outdoor kitchen and great firepit. You can enjoy a home-cooked meal and grill up some burgers and hot dogs while you relax in the California sunshine and enjoy the views of Mt. San Miguel.

Our home offers all the amenities and comforts you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay, including central air conditioning and heating and a full laundry room with washer/dryer. If you`re traveling with an infant, we`ve got you covered with a pack-n-play, highchair, and more. We`ve also included bicycles and helmets, along with beach chairs, beach towels, and a beach bag for your enjoyment. Explore the neighborhood and head to the beach in style!

We welcome well-behaved pets to join you during your stay. Your furry friend is welcome to enjoy a large, fenced backyard, they will have plenty of space to run and play while you enjoy the firepit, outdoor kitchen and BBQ. We provide pet bowls and waste bags for your convenience. We do ask that you keep your pet off the furniture and bedding and clean up after your pet when they go outside. Nearby dog-friendly beaches include Ocean Beach and Coronado Beach.

For those who enjoy smoking, we do allow smoking outdoors. You can enjoy a cigarette, cigar or vape in the backyard retreat while you relax. We restrict smoking inside the home. We kindly ask that you dispose of your smoking materials safely and properly. Illegal drugs are in violation and absolutely not permitted
Fines for violating these rules are as follows:
$2000.00 for smoking inside the home
$2500.00 for Drug Violations


Whether you`re looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, this home combined with our pet-friendly and smoking-friendly policies, as well as all the amenities and comforts of home, our rental is the perfect destination for your getaway.

Guests enjoy the entire residence, front porch and backyard retreat.

Available by phone, email, or in person.

South Park is a charming residential neighborhood, nestled between Balboa Park, Golden Hill, Stockton, North Park and Juniper Street with popular neighborhood restaurants that range from innovative vegan food to upmarket Italian eats. Tree-lined Fern and 30th streets, the main thoroughfares, are also home to indie boutiques and cafes, while nearby Grape Street Dog Park has views over the downtown skyline. The adjacent Golden Hill area is known for its classic bungalow homes and artisanal coffee bars. In addition, it`s just minutes from Downtown and one of the most kid and dog-friendly areas in San Diego!

Downtown, Gaslamp, Convention Center and attractions are a quick Uber or Lyft away. Neighborhood is bicycle and walking friendly to shops, restaurants and cafe. (Bikes & helmets available on site) Home has private off-street parking, full driveway.

License number: STR-02630L
No smoking, vaping, or hookah indoors at any time.
Fines for violating these rules are as follows:

$1000.00 for smoking inside the home
$1500.00 for drug violations


Pet cleaning fee of $100 per pet/per stay
Additional charges if incurred damages

Late check out fee unless prior approval: $100 per half hour
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego City College - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Paul United Methodist Church - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bethel AME Church - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rock Steady Real Jamaican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

10

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 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is quick to respond, helpful, and nice. The place was lovely and in a great area. Parking was easy and the neighborhood was quiet and safe. Close to many destinations where you could walk if you wanted to, or drive or rideshare. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the neighborhood quiet, safe, and convenient for getting around. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’m happy that communication and parking made your stay even easier. You were a wonderful guest, and We would be happy to host you again anytime. You're always welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host, great house, super convenient drive to convention center and gaslamp. Absolutely would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Amazing guest. Great communication. We hope to see you and your furry friend again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ema G.

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

Very comfortable place

Very comfortable place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and well taken care of, bonus points for the shower with great water pressure. Backyard was beautiful and we were able to grill and host a dinner. Neighborhood is very quiet and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
We are so happy you were pleased and enjoyed your stay. Welcome Back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique E.

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

Working vacation

Great getaway. The property had everything we needed and more. Loved the firepit in the evenings. The dog beach was a short drive away and the neighborhood was peaceful and quiet.
Having a blast at Ocean Beach!
Making new friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us and hope to see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shakib A.

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

Perfect Stay — Family-Friendly, Comfortable, and Felt Like Home!

We had a wonderful stay at Stefanie's place. The home had everything we needed and truly felt like a home away from home. It’s located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood which was perfect for us. Stefanie was a great host — very responsive and made everything easy. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Loved having you. Hope to see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful, clean and well kept up. The back yard is great for dogs. The walk-in shower is pretty and I wish I had one just like it at home. The bed was super comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us. You were a pleasure to host. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer Fun

Great location, close to Petco Park and Downtown dining. Within 30 minutes to various beaches and other attractions. I would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling Craftsman home in a true San Diego neighborhood in a great location close to restaurants, coffee shops, and a brewery. The backyard is amazing with a gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, grill and dining table. We loved eating outside and then sitting by the fire pit. Outdoor games are provided as well as two cruiser bikes that we took advantage of. The host is responsive and accommodating. Just can’t say enough about this place. We try to book it every time we go to San Diego.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
We’re thrilled to hear that you and your guests had such a wonderful time at our property! It’s always our goal to provide a great experience, and we’re glad that everything met your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back. We love having you! Thank you for your kind words about the location and our hosting. See you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

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

Amazing!!

Omg me and my family had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful home. Amazing location and the views are beautiful. Stefanie was amazing host! Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Great Spot and Accommodating for Furbabies

We loved the house and yard and so did our pets. It was great, very thoughtfully laid out. All amenities were provided. So close to great restaurants,Parks and downtown. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a very nice little house in a quiet neighborhood with an amazing backyard. The BEST shower e.v.e.r. I’ll be dreaming of that shower pressure for years to come. So thoughtful with games and other small amenities. Easy to communicate with and very responsive. Close to the conference center and an amazing taco truck just down the road (get the fish taco - you won’t regret it!)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the house and the backyard, and it’s great to hear the shower made such a memorable impression! I’m also happy the games and little amenities added to your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I truly appreciate how easy you were to communicate with. We’d love to host you again anytime you’re back in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna P.

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

Prime location in San Diego

Family of three had a cozy stay here. Everything was exactly as described. Very clean upon arrival. Home is definitely a smaller, well kept, older home, but it was more than big enough for us as we were out exploring the city during the day. The neighborhood felt safe and within walking distance to lots of places. Backyard was a nice little hangout spot and we lucked out with beautiful weather to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again. Communication was great, super responsive! Thanks for a nice stay!Side note, this location is near the airport so planes are frequently flying overhead.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property—convenient location, parking and excellent amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, super clean, comfortable bed, lots of amenities. Wonderful host! Dog friendly and big backyard. The only downside was the neighbor’s dogs barking a lot. But that is not the host’s fault so I am rating this five stars! I just don’t think you can get a better place in a better location! Close to highways, Balboa Park, Morley Field, North Park, restaurants and coffee. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly M.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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