10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
9 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane J.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.
Holiday home with kitchen, near Balboa Park
Photo gallery for 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
San Diego, CA
- Place, Balboa Park8 min walk
- Place, Petco Park4 min drive
- Place, San Diego Zoo4 min drive
- Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room Sofa Bed
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.
Urban Cottage recently totally remodeled. Oak floors. Working fireplace. Air Conditioning. Open concept kitchen --- French doors access large deck. Keurig coffee maker. Laundry. Ironing board. Iron. King poster bed in Master bedroom. Twin beds in bedroom two. Queen hide-a-bed with luxurious mattress (used by Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton). Bathrooms with showers. WiFi. Smart T.V. Off-street parking. Located in historic South Park area of San Diego.
Note: Pak and Play available upon request for families with childen age 2 and under.
Note: Pak and Play available upon request for families with childen age 2 and under.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pak and Play is available on request.
Events
No events allowed
Quiet after 10:00 p..m.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking of any kind.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please replace any furniture you
might have moved to the original position
Fold and stack deck chairs
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet after 10:00 p..m.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-00552L, 617321
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
San Diego
Located in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. With water tubing, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
San Diego, CA
What's nearby
- Balboa Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Petco Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Port of San Diego - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - 4 min walk
- Harland South Park - 4 min walk
- Benny's Mexican Food - 8 min walk
- Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub - 10 min walk
- Whistle Stop Bar - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laquisha D.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work with a little fam fun time
Laquisha D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caroline B.
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in San Diego
Caroline B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and host
Verified traveller
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy C.
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy this cottage
Wendy C.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home in a great location
Laura W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtney A.
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space!
Courtney A.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Constantina Z.
4 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Constantina Z.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Linda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammi A.
31 Dec 2018
historical home
Tammi A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Curt W.
19 Jul 2017
South Park Sweet Spot!
Curt W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Orna k.
28 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just beautiful and perfect
Orna k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jan H., Overland Park, KS
21 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
Jan H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
20 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home & location!
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
john d., yonkers, ny
5 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
john d.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
13 Jun 2018
Great location close to Balboa Park and San Diego zoo.Lovely little cottage in safe area for walking
Kim H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Philip T., Cumming, GA
7 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego South Park Cottage with family of 4
Philip T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Heath S.
30 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Experience
Heath S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
karen g.
19 Jul 2016
Great little find in South Park
karen g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
10/10 Excellent
Risha G.
18 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times in San Diego
Risha G.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
David K.
16 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable 2 bedroom house in a great location
David K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Jennifer J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric C.
30 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amir A.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amir A.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brigette L.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice we did it twice!
Brigette L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Dorothy Gager
My husband and I are retired civil engineer, and educator, now artist. We have traveled China, Nepal, Lhasa, France, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Tangiers, Thailand, Cambodia, and most of the National Parks in the USA. My husband is a mountain climber and has climbed over 50 Sierra peaks including several in Yosemite. I read to Senior Centers Without Walls via a conference call. I also do art, and have a bronze piece (Junior Birdman) in the Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park. We are a long way from our roots which are in South Dakota, Indiana, and Montana. !!!
Why they chose this property
My husband's family moved from South Dakota to this San Diego home which we inherited. In 2014, it survived a fire which resulted in a fun total renovation. We love the persimmon tree which offers shade over the deck and abundantly produces fruit in October and November. Our father planted that tree 40 years ago. He also planted the sweetest naval orange tree whose fruit ripens in December through February.
What makes this property unique
In the soft San Diego evenings, you will love to sit in the glider on the back deck to watch the sun set over the palm trees. If you are a winter guest, you may enjoy the Persimmons and Naval and Mandarin oranges in the back yard, or a cozy fire in the living room. The flag on the desk in the living room is from our father's service in the Seabees during WWII. He served on Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific. Legend has it that the house served servicemen in another way. After our parents purchased the house, several return "guests" knocked on the door requesting "Evelyn". We think she was a great patriot!
Infrequently, guests have mentioned air traffic noise, but it does not bother most travelers. A white noise machine is available for the most sensitive.
Infrequently, guests have mentioned air traffic noise, but it does not bother most travelers. A white noise machine is available for the most sensitive.
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