Entire home

The Hideaway

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A living room with a grey sectional sofa, red cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with red curtains.
A modern living room with a dining area, a white door, a kitchen in the background, and a large painting on the wall.
A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall with a window behind it.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hallway with a large mirror, a ceiling fan, and decorative copper leaf wall art.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Globe Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Globe Theater - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 107 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family and clean. Has parking but a little tight for larger vehicles, otherwise quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hideaway was a perfect base for our San Diego vacation. Super close to Balboa Park with the zoo and lots of museums. The apartment was spacious, comfortable, and quiet. Such a find with a garage and washer and dryer. Loved the snacks and cold beverages - nice touch! The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for what we needed - big enough for three adults and a baby, and close to the convention center. It was easy to find, and we loved the convenience of a washer/dryer. There were some ants, but they weren’t a big problem and were in the process of being taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy. Great communication. Wonderful location. Walk to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are great with communications and the Hideaway was perfect for our needs. Nearby within a short walk are The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the Hillcrest neighborhood for shopping and restaurants. The bed was most comfortable and other amenities were as described, quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a short stay

The property is in a great area and the host was excellent. Very responsive communications with easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. It was a great landing point for all the attractions in Balboa Park. It was surprisingly spacious for 2 people and would accommodate a family of 4 easily. The kitchen was full size, plenty of workspace and well stocked with snacks, waters and soft drinks. Nice private patio in the back. The bedroom was comfortable with a California king, nice tub/shower with great water pressure.The hosts checked in with us frequently and were very responsive with any questions.We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place

House was immaculate, host was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the space, the neighborhood, and its convenience to downtown. The water, soda, & snacks were a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot to stay while visiting family in the area

Great neighborhood-close to Hillcrest and downtown. Property manager attentive and responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Bruce was a great guest and wonderful to host! Would absolutely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

We really liked our stay because the rental had everything we needed and the location was great. A very pleasant neighborhood and close to everything. Will definitely stay there again if we go to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Real relaxing

Real nice place and very private. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding stay

We stayed for a wedding at Balboa park. The place was very convenient and within walking distance of the park as well as restaurants and stores. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SD trip

Great property and incredible location for the zoo and Balboa Park. Super close to nice restaurants and Efrain is great about communicating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you Chris! We appreciate your stay and nice comments. Would absolutely recommend you to other hosts and invite you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

I loved staying at this location; it is beautiful and quiet. It is immaculate and cozy; it feels like home, and the communication with the property manager is exceptional. Thank you for the fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The property was very nice and comfortable. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Checking in and out were fast and easy.The extra complimentary snacks and drinks were a nice added touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Celebration

Great location, well appointed and comfortable. We felt at home right away. The Hideaway was the perfect place to explore Balboa Park and the Zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay and wonderful location

The home was exactly as advertised. Very clean and spacious. Well stocked with everything we needed. Wonderful location close too many things we wanted to see. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just terrific! It was quiet and clean, bed was comfy. I felt very safe. Great hosts. We walked back and forth to the park to the museums, found a nearby hiking area enjoyed wonderful restaurants, saw outdoor Shakespeare, had a picnic. A wonderful trip all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Cool little spot in a great location. The owner was very nice and accommodating and the house itself clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property and neighborhood

Spacious one bedroom and plenty of street parking (only a very small car will fit in the garage). Biggest plus is having air conditioning…a rarity in SD and much appreciated. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property in a great location.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Close to everything Balboa park is right next-door and what a nice neighborhood. All the neighbors were saying hi to us when we’re out in the street going to the car. Felt totally safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you Charles for staying and for your review! So happy you enjoyed your trip and stay. You were excellent to host and Thank you for being so communicative!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

This unit was a great place for a week stay. The kitchen was well stocked. We did not have a car, and all the sites we went to were via walking, lyft or city bus.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
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