Apartment

1920 Carriage House with Backyard Patio

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Place, San Diego Zoo
‪18 min walk‬
Place, Hotel Circle
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Balboa Park
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

1920 Carriage House with Backyard Patio

Newly restored to its 1920 grandeur, this free-standing carriage house (lower unit and upper unit) can sleep 8. Easy walk to Balboa Park and San Diego's finest restaurants. Located in Park West' between downtown and Hillcrest. As the photos show, no expenses spared!
The Carriage House- Lower unit, comprised of two separate equitable bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, combines the best of both worlds—location and amenities. Its tranquil courtyard creates a quiet oasis in the center of San Diego's hippest neighborhood, adjacent to Balboa Park. The Carriage House- Upper unit offers stunning living accommodations and amenities throughout. In deference to our neighbors, space is never rented for parties. 2 nights minimum on weekends.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number STR-01131L, 609403

About the area

San Diego

Located in Bankers Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

San Diego Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Civic Center Station - 3 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 9 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Loft Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪North Park Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
‪NOLA On 5th - ‬10 min walk
‪NuNu's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
‪Pure Project Balboa Park - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1920 Carriage House with Backyard Patio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is 1920 Carriage House with Backyard Patio located?

This family-friendly San Diego apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Globe Theater and San Diego Museum of Art. San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

25 Dec, 2022

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

Beautiful Place

Amazing property! Beautifully appointed and thoughtful. Owner very responsive and kind. Location is awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

29 May, 2015

Lovely home, lovely neighborhood

We had such a lovely trip to San Diego and we are so glad we decided to stay here. The two units are both beautiful, elegant and cozy. The owners went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. The two separate units were perfect for us with our kids in one and our friends in the other. We were able to walk to a great playground on the edge of Balboa Park for the kids. Great location for walking to shops, restaurants, and Balboa Park. We are looking forward to staying here again.

8/10 Good

Karen B.

23 Aug, 2023

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

Close to Balboa Park

The property we stayed in was actually two apartments. One with upstairs outside entry and the other on the first floor. Off street parking was less than ideal as we got boxed in one day. Hence the 4 stars. Otherwise the apartments were very roomy and well organized. Could use a better shower curtain and better knives in kitchen. Otherwise great! My family enjoyed it.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Family trip to San Diego Zoo

Family and I stayed here for a quick trip to the San Diego zoo. The neighborhood was perfect, and the property was great. We have small children so we wanted to be close to the zoo. plenty of food and coffee shops are around as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

28 Nov, 2023

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

Great for extended families

This property is ideal for extended families and those traveling with adult children. It has two separate apartments - one above the other - with separate entrances. The beds were very comfortable with top-notch linens. It is situated in a quiet neighborhood, which is in walking distance to cafes/restaurants. We enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay again when traveling to San Diego.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Great Location

We were here for work. The proximity to Balboa Park was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene F.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Family Vacation

Love the setup of this property. Was perfect for us since we had extended family with us! Property was clean and had all of the amenities we needed. Communication was also timely! Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

29 May, 2023

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

80th birthday

The carriage house was perfect. We would book it again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

27 Nov, 2022

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

Family holiday

My wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, and I visited my daughter and husband who live in San Diego for Thanksgiving. The two units were a great venue for gathering and eating. The units were well equipped, bright, and historic. Parking was easy on the street and we walked to Balboa, restaurants, and attractions like the suspension bridge. We had a heat issue when we arrived but Laura and Don responded quickly and issue solved. We would definitely return for our next family gathering in San Diego. Thank you Laura and Don!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

11 Aug, 2022

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

Baseball Trip

Some friends I grew up with do a yearly baseball trip to a new city (16 years running!) and this year was San Diego. This place was great! It was conveniently located among all of the things we wanted to do with nothing further than a 10-15 minute Uber ride - including the airport. The location was private and quiet. Very clean and plenty of room. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Hirva B.

1 Nov, 2021

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

Weekend stay

Great property and convenient location. Unfortunately, not great at communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

11 Oct, 2021

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

Great experience!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was in a great location right next to downtown and hillcrest. Easy check-in and hosts were very communicative. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect San Diego Getaway

This charming two apartment historic property was exactly as listed. Professionally decorated, extremely comfortable, and clean. The outdoor space was a respite after a long day at Balboa Park. A nice spot for an after dinner drink and enough room for an active two year old to prance a bit. We can't say enough about our vrbo property rep, Kris Lang. She was able to accommodate our request for early arrival making it just a little easier to get family travelling from various cities into the house on a staggered schedule. We would definitely recommend staying in this lovely home. It was great to have our night owls in one unit and our early risers in the other. That really worked out well for our 4 adult kids. We would have no hesitation to staying in this home on a return trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

18 Jul, 2021

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

Well-situated and stocked

Our group rented both the upper and lower portions of the carriage house and had plenty of room for our entire family to eat around one table and spread out in the living room. The location was great to get to the airport and local attractions. The only downside was the minimal outdoor seating, but on-site laundry was a plus. The street was quiet and we were able to find parking without any problems. The carriage house provided everything we needed for our stay - we had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jun, 2021

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

Great location

Wonderful stay. Lovely, quiet area. Beautiful house. Great location close to Balboa Park and lots of dining options. Owners very responsive when needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

R Kathleen C., Spokane, WA

12 Feb, 2020

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

San Diego Carriage House

What a beautiful place to stay when in San Diego! Spotless and comfortable. Gorgeous decor. Great neighborhood. The owners put together an absolutely wonderful guidebook to help familiarize us to the great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and grocery stores in the neighborhood. Great attention was made to be sure that any amenities that might be needed were there for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

19 May, 2019

Great VRBO

We stayed in the Carriage House. Great location and beautifully furnished. Host was great in communicating with us.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

brandy k.

20 Aug, 2018

Great home

Our stay was fantastic. Don and Laura were great host. The Carrige House was beautiful and clean. Thanks for making our getaway great!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T., Pacifica, CA

23 Mar, 2018

Wish our schedule allowed us to stay longer.

Our party of six really enjoyed the Carriage House. Beautifully decorated with high end quality furnishings and renovated to reflect the 1920’s character of the neighborhood. Quiet, safe neighborhood, plenty of street parking, within walking distance of Balboa Park and a variety of dining options. The owners kept in contact with us, stopped by to check in, and were very accommodating to our requests. We hope to make a return visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meg Z.

31 Dec, 2017

The carriage house was comfortable,spacious and beautifully furnished. The location was very central

Wonderful property we would highly recommend to anyone wishing to spend quality time in San Diego! The owners were helpful and available too if needed for any questions.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

20 Oct, 2017

Beautiful place, excellent location

We stayed at the Carriage House for a weekend. We rented both units and had a great time. The apartments have an old world charm and modern bath and kitchen. The courtyard was a relaxing place to sit. The location is right in the middle of bankers hill. Very convenient for Balboa Park, restaurants, and coffee shops. Don is a great host, easy to work with. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

9 Aug, 2017

Wonderful location with fantastic hosts

We've stayed in a number on VRBO's and this has been the best ever! The location was fantastic, clean and had everything we would expect. We would stay her again as the hosts provided a wonderful home for us. Close to all the fun stuff San Diego offers!!! Don't hesitate, book it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

18 Jul, 2017

Feels like home, and much cooler than Phoenix in July.

This place is full of wonderful design details that leave you with a feeling of home. It has comfy couches and beds, well designed and appointed kitchens, thoughtful touches in the baths, and friendly hosts. Our 4-day mid-week vacation brought my wife and I, and the families of our three adult daughters (7 adults and one toddler total) together to stay in both up and downstairs accommodations. The set up could not have been more perfect for our stay. We had two living rooms to gather and chat, or move to a different room to watch TV. The 4 bedrooms (two upstairs and two downstairs) provided privacy but were proximate enough to facilitate closeness. Subtle things like the small decorative well at the base of the stairs with a whimsical frog fountain brought about a memorable conversation with our 3-year old granddaughter. The hosts designed the interiors to reflect the construction period (1915 or thereabouts) of the site, and the mission/craftsman design ethos that was popular at that time. However, the rooms and facilities have been updated to reflect modern sensibilities. A/C is available, but we slept with windows open on the second floor and took advantage of the breeze off the harbor and the top of the hill location. Definitely will consider this place again for a repeat visit. The only real knock on the place is parking is on the adjacent quiet street, which can be tricky, but manageable during the daytime. It's generally not a problem in the late afternoon and evening. In my mind, the design extras, room arrangement, and ideal location make up for the parking question.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W., Calgary, Alberta

17 Jul, 2017

A lovely stay in a unique setting

We were a party of 13 in San Diego for a family reunion. 6 of us ( 4 adults and two teenage boys) stayed at this home, and 7 of us at a nearby home. Although I did not personally stay at this home, I spent quite a bit of time there, I have feedback from my family, and I interacted with the owner numerous times. The house is actually two separate apartments, which worked out beautifully for us, as the two couples stayed in the downstairs suite (two bedrooms, each with ensuite) and the two boys had their own "bachelor pad" upstairs (two bedrooms and a shared bathroom). This gave the boys (and their parents!) some privacy and space which was much appreciated by all. The two units together is really an ideal set-up for a family with teenagers. The units are set back from the street, which means it's quiet and feels quite private and peaceful. There is a lovely courtyard which well accommodated the whole party of 13 for outside dinners. The units were immaculately cleaned, beautifully decorated with 1920s styling , spacious and comfortable. The beds and bathrooms were very comfortable. The kitchen in the downstairs unit got the bulk of the use, and my family found it well-equipped and functional, even when we were cooking dinners for 13! The location is terrific. You're walking distance from groceries, restaurants, funky shops, and Balboa Park, as well as being quite convenient to the airport. It's a really nice, comfortable and safe neighborhood. Don is an exceptional host. He was welcoming, and always available (and didn't seem to mind all our little questions!) Our damage deposit was promptly refunded. My family and I would definitely stay again. Thanks Don!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anh L.

13 Jun, 2017

Great space for families!

Host Don was readily available to assist with any questions and made an appearance to help with a lock issue. Location of property was very centralized and convenient - parking was also a breeze. Would stay again if opportunity presented itself. Thanks Don! --Ly Family

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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About the area

San Diego

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

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Reviews

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9.8/10

10/10

9.6/10

10/10

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Beautiful Place

Kathleen C.

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Lovely home, lovely neighborhood

Katie R.

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Close to Balboa Park

Karen B.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Family trip to San Diego Zoo

Joseph V.

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Great for extended families

Diane C.

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Great Location

Monica H.

10/10 Excellent

Eugene F.

Family Vacation

Eugene F.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

80th birthday

Timothy M.

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Family holiday