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Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach

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Beautifully Decorated in Modern Classic Design.
Fully Equipped Kitchen with Everything Needed to Prepare Meals During your Stay.
Dining Table and LED Smart TV with Streaming Capability.
Oversize Victorian Windows Framed with Beautiful Drapes.
Queen Size Bed with Memory Foam Mattress and Fine Linens.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach

Located in a Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this highly upgraded 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom private unit is located in a historically designated Queen Ann Victorian building. It is completely private with its own kitchen, bathroom, living area and bedroom. No expense was spared in the design of this highly upgraded unit which accommodates up to 2 guests. The living area features a leather couch, high ceilings, ceiling fan, LED smart TV, dining table and chairs framed by oversize Victorian wood windows. The kitchen is beautifully designed with granite counters, accent cabinet lights, built-in microwave, flat top electric stove, refrigerator and everything you will need to cook complete meals during your stay with us. There is a very large attic/storage area accessed via pull-down stairs in which luggage can be stored. The bathroom is equipped with plenty of plush towels. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a blow dryer are also provided. The bedroom features a Queen bed, mirrored closet wardrobe doors, LED Smart TV, ceiling fan and air conditioner. The bed has a memory foam mattress and is very comfortable. Both smart TV’s have streaming capability. Wifi service is also provided. Additional items provided to our guests include beach chairs, beach towels, a boogie board, lighted make-up mirror, an iron and ironing board and a high chair as well as plates, bowls and utensils the little ones. The unit is beautifully decorated with furniture and drapes of modern classic design. Our property is located 5 minutes driving distance to the Convention Center, Gas Lamp district, Ball Park, Balboa Park and the Zoo, 7 minutes to Coronado Island and the Airport. Freeway access is located around the corner and bus stop transits to and from downtown are located within a block of the property and local beaches are within easy driving distance. Some of Golden Hill’s most popular spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are within walking distance. Additional features in the common areas include a Barbecue Grill, Gazebo with table and chairs and a Fire Pit with wood provided. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee and city views from the patio table and chairs provided on the front porch. Grill your favorite foods on a gourmet barbecue and relax with dinner under a lighted Gazebo. Share the day’s events and memories of your experiences in San Diego with your favorite beverage by the warmth of the fire pit. There is an on-site coin operated laundry. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while experiencing all the best that San Diego has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Quiet Hours after 10 pm, No Party, No Shoes inside the Unit. Clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used.
- $50 fee per person per night for Undeclared Guest including children. - $100 fee pet violation per pet per night.
- Additional cleaning fee for excessive dirty property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 661422vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

San Diego

Located in Sherman Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks and near a water park. USS Midway Museum and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Petco Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seaport Village - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Longplay Hifi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Punch Bowl Social - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach on 1 Oct, 2026 start from S$106, 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.

What time is check-in at Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Victorian Unit Close to Conv Ctr, DT, Zoo, Coronado, Balboa Park, Beach located?

Located in Sherman Heights, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Diego City College, Balboa Park and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is 14 minutes by foot and 25th - Commercial Station is 15 minutes.

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. 67 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

Tessa S.

Nice Spring Break Getaway

We stayed for Spring Break and enjoyed the property. John was great to work with and replied to my emails/texts right away. The property itself was very well taken care of and the unit we stayed in was very nice. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. It was centrally located to everything we visited, which was really convenient. The only negative thing is that it is not in the best part of town. We were able to find parking out front every day. Overall, a pretty nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Our property is located in a designated historic district on the slope above Downtown San Diego. Due to its proximity to the city and the architecture uniqueness of the homes, the area is now extremely expensive. In the 25 years we have owned our property we have never experienced a crime related incident of any kind. The area is very safe and our 3 young boys love staying at the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Very secure building.

Great weather. Location is central to downtown restaurants and exhibits like the zoo, USS Midway and Coronado. We felt secure with the lock system of the rental. Like many cities experiencing homeless residents, this area is still rather nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I came to San Diego for a business trip, and got very pleasantly surprised by this place. The room was very clean and had everything that anyone would want: a small kitchen, TV, wi-fi, a bathroom with lots of towels, sufficient amounts of shampoo and soap, a good bed. Upon arrival I received detailed instructions, which I found very helpful. The location is close to the Convention Center, to which I walked every day. It is also close to lots of restaurants with numerous food options. I will definitely stay here when I visit San Diego in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Great Experience

Easy to locate, clear communication, clean, little extras such as body boards and quarters for laundry. The only pain point was parking. I would definitely come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

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

Satisfied Customer

It is close to the city and Coronado. It is easy to get onto the highway. It had everything we needed such as fridge and cookware. We had one issue where homeless guy dented our car, but otherwise good location.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Awesome Management

The apartment was very well appointed and the location was perfect. It was very comfortable and the owner bent over backwards to accommodate any request.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Great short Stay

We had a great short stay. The owner communicates great with you the whole time. Lots of bums which made me nervous first night but all was fine and no need to worry. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Clean and comfortable

Property was very clean. Carpet in living room would benefit from cleaning in light of restriction on wearing shoes in the property, and it seems this rule was applied after the fact Outdoor amenities were very nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed A.

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

Love the place

John's place had all the amenities one would ever need and it truly felt like home. The location is extremely close to downtown and the freeway. If I'm back in SD, I will definitely stay here again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Professional and comfortable

We truly enjoyed our stay. Property management was there to answer all of our questions and found time to ask how we were doing after a day of staying. Although we were slightly surprised by the neighborhood and attracted homeless in the area. The neighbors were very nice and welcoming. The welcoming letter gave us all the details we needed and some. We were close to the Beach and 5 minutes to the San Diego zoo. I Wouldn't mind staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Lovely, clean property

My husband and I stayed at this property for a week. It was clean and had all necessary kitchen supplies. Just a few blocks from a neighborhood Walmart. Close to downtown. We rented bikes to get around the city. The owner was quick to respond to any concerns (WiFi stopped working briefly and he fixed it promptly). The bed was very comfortable. Would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Excellent deal

Though it wasn't in the safest part of town, we didn't feel any danger and absolutely loved the property and the rooms. Parking wasn't always close, but available. Friendly neighbors. Close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent it was close to everything we were interested in doing in San Diego. The house and property We’re clean and inviting. Plenty of room for four adults and the amenities were great. The Property owner John is pleasant and accommodating. We all had a great time. When in San Diego we will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Great location

Great location. We did not avail ourselves of all the amenities that were available as we did not have free time in San Diego. Great location for hanging out with family and friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

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

Don't hesitate to book

This is a great location, great price and the property manager was excellent to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zanya R.

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

Near everything

This property was within just a couple miles of everything we wanted to do in San Diego. Had a great Christmas with our son who is stationed in San Diego. Carpet looks about ready to be replaced, but was clean. Room was clean with nice bedding and all amenities needed. Post has a list of items available upon request, but we had everything we needed in the room. received our welcome letter timely with all instructions on how to access the property. Our flight got in very late, so it was nice just to be able to go straight to the property and not have to deal with a link the “check in” process. There’s a beautiful courtyard in the back of the property. Unfortunately we had rain the whole time we were there and we’re not able to take advantage of the beautiful flowers and gazebo. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M.

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

Clean and comfy

Very nice and comfortable stay. The apartment is updated and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

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

Exactly as Advertised

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

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

Wonderful San Diego rental!

The property is very clean. The location is great and the owner is very informative. Would not hesitate to stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

LORENZO L.

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

Clean and Comfortable

The property is well maintained and clean, it is a good place to stay for the price. However, parking is limited and can be challenging to find later in the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Exactly what we'd hoped for

This rental was so close to all the attractions we wanted to visit. The property was clean and perfect for our family. The property owner had great communication with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

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

Great location, safe, convenient and relaxing

We really enjoyed staying at the Sherman Heights Victorian that was lovingly restored and put to great use as a vacation rental. Parking was easy, temperature was great, we never made a full meal, but could have if we had wanted to, enjoyed laundry on site as we stayed over a week and the yard to relax and work/read. Easy walk to downtown made for a fun way to be non car in an otherwise bustling city of highways. Downtown and the wharf/Embarcadero area are just amazing to behold. I was born in San Diego but moved away for grad school over 28 years ago and it is always fun to see the fantastic renovations and city centric activities for locals and tourist. Highly recommend this rental! Judy now in Denver, CO
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kit R.

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

Wonderful hotel alternative for the business traveler!

The apartment is located approximately 1 mile from the San Diego Convention center and was a lovely alternative to a hotel. Pristine clean with everything you need to feel like you 'came home' after a long day of work! Although I did not rent a car, there was plenty of street parking. I never waiting more than 3 minutes for a Lyft/Uber to get downtown. Quite building and neighborhood. It was a perfect alternative to the busy hotel scene!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

San Diego June 19-23

The property is in a great location, close to everything downtown. Check in/check out process was great. The space was smaller than I had anticipated from the photos, but it was clean, the bed was very comfortable. One drawback, just from being downtown, was a lot of sirens in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Quick Trip to SD

Convenient to downtown and the convention center, just a quick Lyft away

About the host

Hosted by John Reardon

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I grew up in Northampton Massachusetts, a town with countless beautiful old homes and lots of woods. I spent countless days in my youth building tree forts never knowing that those 2 dynamics would intersect at this point. Upon arriving in San Diego with an interest in building and purchasing real estate, I became immediately interested in the largely neglected Victorian buildings in this area of town. This property became a labor of love for me many years ago and I hope that legacy will be carried forward by my 3 sons. My wife if Japanese, so our family often divides our time between 2 very different worlds, both with much to offer.

Why they chose this property

It is our hope that our guests will appreciate the attention to detail and uniqueness of design that has been incorporated into every aspect of this property.

What makes this property unique

This property is strategically located close to most of San Diego's most popular destinations. It's central location and proximity to a newly revitalized downtown, airport, beaches and parks affords our guests the best possible experience while visiting San Diego.

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