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Central Gem – Near Balboa Park, Beaches & Downtown

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A living room with a flat-screen TV, two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows.
A dining area with a dark wooden table, cushioned chairs, a black bookshelf, and a potted plant.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden with a palm tree, and a red fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a vase, and a window.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Urban Village Tennis Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Cat Bar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About the area

San Diego

Mid-City, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Urban Village Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Black Cat Bar - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • 47th Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joehns - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nate's Garden Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Gem – Near Balboa Park, Beaches & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Gem – Near Balboa Park, Beaches & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Gem – Near Balboa Park, Beaches & Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central Gem – Near Balboa Park, Beaches & Downtown located?

Located in Mid-City, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of San Diego State University, Petco Park and Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our experience! 5/5 Stars ALL around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Great location for getting into the city, but not in a desirable neighborhood, Lots of run down properties in the neighborhood and graffiti. Was told later by a local SD resident that City Heights was not the best area. The house was very clean. However the original listing mentions a fully equipped kitchen, but it had no dishwasher. The outdoor area had no seating for outside dining. The worst part, which the host has no control over, was the rooster crowing very loudly every 10 seconds at about 5:30 am each morning. Bring noise canceling headphones or a brown noise machine. The host had to mention many times to us that parties were not allowed, even though the original listing already mentioned that. That was reiterated to us via voicemail and the VRBO messaging app as well. Somehow me and my son were flagged as party animals. It was a little disconcerting. Would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the home clean and appreciated its convenient location. We’re sorry that some aspects of the neighborhood and amenities did not meet your expectations. Just to clarify, our listing does not advertise a dishwasher. We do provide an outdoor dining table with seating for four, along with additional seating near the grill, as shown in our listing photos. We also appreciate you bringing the rooster issue to our attention. We were unaware of the recent change, but we have since addressed it with the neighbor, and the rooster has been rehomed. Regarding our communication about parties, we sincerely apologize if you felt singled out in any way. We had reached out prior to your arrival but did not hear back, so we called on the day of check-in to make sure we were able to connect with you. Vrbo had flagged the reservation as a potential unauthorized event, and we are required to verify these situations with guests. Our messages were simply part of that process and were not intended to imply anything about you personally. We truly appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to continue to improve future guests’ experience. We wish you all the best!
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