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Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Museum of San Diego
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy!

Welcome to Doma Napoli – a historic gem in the heart of Little Italy! This 900 sq ft unit offers everything you need for a great stay, including one assigned parking spot, mini-split AC, a full kitchen, 2 TVs, washer/dryer, and more. Sleep comfortably with one queen bed and two twins. Just steps from the best dining, shopping, and culture Little Italy has to offer!

This unit is located on the first floor of a two-story home and even comes with a pool table for you to enjoy. It's right in the heart of Little Italy, just a block away from Piazza della Famiglia—a charming European-style plaza with cobblestone streets, string lights, and a beautiful fountain that gives it an old-world, romantic vibe. There's plenty of seating where you can relax and enjoy food from the nearby food hall or one of the many surrounding cafés and restaurants.

Just one block away, India Street offers tons of dining options, especially classic Italian spots that serve up delicious, authentic dishes. If you're in the mood for something more upscale, Kettner Boulevard—also known as “Top Chef Alley”—is nearby and packed with restaurants run by celebrity chefs. Every Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM, the Little Italy Farmers' Market takes over several blocks, offering fresh local produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, and handmade goods.

Although we do offer a parking spot (a $35/day value), a car is absolutely not required as everything is in walking distance to this gem!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 623583, STR-01938L
Property # 3194600vb
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
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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Waterfront Park. USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including power boating, whale watching and wildlife walks.
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What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 12 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bolt Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Born And Raised - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy!?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy! on 8 Jul, 2026 start from S$348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gem in the Heart of Little Italy! located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park, Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. San Diego Bay and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 15 minutes. County Center - Little Italy Station is 6 minutes by foot and America Plaza Trolley Station is 10 minutes.

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. 229 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 239 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay. Location is so convenient to the airport and downtown. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay. Best location in Little Italy.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice cozy place. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Excellent Location

We enjoyed our stay and the location was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Fantastic property

This place was perfect for our short trip to San Diego. Great central loation and easy to get to any number of attractions. Property management and the owner were super friendly and we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Bravo Doma Napoli!

This was our third time staying at Doma Napoli. Fantastic place in the heart of Liitle Italy. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tinamarie B.

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

Doma Napoli

Wonderful place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Little Italy Gem

Our family of 4 adults enjoyed our stay. The rental was well-equipped and the location was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Best place to stay in San Diego!

Everything about this property is exactly as described…..absolute BEST location, clean, such an easy check-in process, wonderful communication from the host, and your own parking space in the garage next door! We loved it and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Novel decor with everything you need

A gracious host and helpful management made for an extremely enjoyable stay. Great food and quaint shops close by! Plus we got to brush up on our pool game!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Little Italy Apartment

Fantastic location! Very easy keypad entry to the apartment and extremely convenient parking. Would stay here again on a future visit to San Diego
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Great house in great SD location

This property was perfect for us: Amazing location in little Italy, two comfy bedrooms, and a fun den filled with sports memorabilia. Check in was easy, amenities were plentiful and the checkout was a breeze. We would definitely rent here again, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
We look forward to seeing and hosting you again, Jim! It was a pleasure to host you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

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

Very pleasant, lots of space

Nice neighborhood, some airplane noise in the mornings
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Great apartment, location

Everything about the place is great, pool table, kitchen, new air conditioners -- and especially location. Parking is right next door. You don't need a car to get around in Little Italy. Second time, and we will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Amazing location, great hosts

This place is fantastic. The beds were comfortable, it had everything we needed and it was the perfect home base for exploring San Diego. It is a little quirky, but you can't beat the location (you can almost see the Little Italy fountain from the front of the building). It is daylight level (partly below ground), which we didn't mind at all. The parking was just a few steps away on the ground level in a garage next door (super convenient).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

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

Fantastic location, steps away from Little Italy

Everything was as in the pictures. Had a little issue with water leaking in through the walls but hey it never rains in San Diego, except this time. The owner was extremely responsive and went above to fix and make sure we were satisfied. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
So glad you had a great time here, Todd! Thank you for being great guests, and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Great little apartment in great neighborhood

My family greatly enjoyed this apartment and the ease of parking in the garage next door. The neighborhood has tons of restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Don't use a GPS when trying to get there. Just use a map and start further down on Columbus and you will be just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

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

Midway Get Away

We were very pleased with our stay! Very clean and well stocked with towels, blankets, etc. washer and dryer a big bonus. My husband LOVES baseball, so we both enjoyed the memorabilia. Luckily nothing Dodgers! Little Italy is basically across the street. We brought our teenage grandsons to visit the Midway and they loved the pool table. Sorry to leave and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciana D.

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

Great location with lots to do

This is a great little VRBO with all the things a family from Montana needed. It is right on the heart of Little Italy. Walking distance to so many things!! Due to location you can catch an Uber very easily as well. We loved the ease of jumping on the Interstate or just traveling the neighborhoods near by. The floor is thin so you can hear lots happening upstairs but there was no late night activity or early morning nonsense. The garbage system of only being available on the morning was foreign to us but talking to the neighbors we figured out a solution. Overall great experience!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

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

Cozy in the city

It was a small apartment, but it had absolutely everything you could want. A fully equipped and spiced out kitchen, laundry room, bedrooms, and a whole pool table. Some nights it was tough deciding if we should go out or enjoy the apartment. But the place was literally a 10 second walk from the heart of little Italy. We got breakfast every morning at the square, and got drinks and ice cream every night. It was so conveniently placed, it was impossible to make excuses about going out
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Perfect location

We loved that we could just walk, safely, to reach any food our hearts desired. Easy access to all of downtown and points beyond. We are major sports fans and l Ioved all the memorabilia, each day discovering something new. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry D.

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

Perfect location in San Diego

The location is perfect, in the middle of Little Italy. It is a very nice and safe neighborhood. You can walk anywhere from here. For a little more than the cost of a hotel, you can have lots more room in this sporty apartment. The kitchen had all that was needed to cook a Thanksgiving meal. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Perfect location

Had a great time staying here. Location is amazing. If we ever Com back to San Diego staying here is a must!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CINDY L.

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

Great Place to Stay

Everyone from the Property Manager to the upstairs Owners for very kind and responsive to any requests. Would HIGHLY recommend it here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great Location

The location of this unit was excellent as it is close to the Piazza of Little Italy. This is a happening place of the San Diego hot spots. The unit itself has many positive features and amenities conducive for a good nights rest and conveniences. The style is sporty and retro.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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