Casa Paloma: Classic Mission Hills + Enchanting Courtyard Close to EVERYTHING

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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a large wooden wardrobe, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, ottomans, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and blue cabinets.
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a house with a tiled roof.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, The Brass Rail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room Murphy Bed

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master En-Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • The Brass Rail - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hotel Circle - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Loft Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Fresh Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Paloma: Classic Mission Hills + Enchanting Courtyard Close to EVERYTHING pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Paloma: Classic Mission Hills + Enchanting Courtyard Close to EVERYTHING?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Paloma: Classic Mission Hills + Enchanting Courtyard Close to EVERYTHING?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Paloma: Classic Mission Hills + Enchanting Courtyard Close to EVERYTHING?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Paloma: Classic Mission Hills + Enchanting Courtyard Close to EVERYTHING located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 2 mi (3 km) of UC San Diego Health and Balboa Park. Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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. 126 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a very quiet neighborhood. Close to grocery stores, restaurants and anywhere you want to be. Easy process from start to finish and very well thought out space. Very clean! Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A couple minor issues came up and were dealth with quickly. The only issue at this property is parking - you may have to walk a block or two some of the time. It happened twice while we were there out of 7 nights
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, nice 2 BR property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Casa Paloma. The home is so comfortable just perfect for the two of us. Paula, the owner was very welcoming and helpful. We want to stay in this lovely home every time we visit San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Great guests — hope they choose Casa Paloma for their next visit to San Diego
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Close to everything, clean, nice and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hideaway

Beautiful and home and garden in a quiet neighborhood. Well-appointed and comfortable, making for an enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Wonderful to read your feedback. THANK YOU !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Paloma is a lovely hideaway in a great neighborhood close to everything. We really enjoyed the lovely spaces and furnishings in the house and the fact that the hosts had provided us with everything we would need for our stay. The check/check out process was easy and the hosts provided detailed information about the house and how things worked as well as about the city and things to do. We highly recommend it and hope to stay here again when we visit San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Thank you for this terrific review!! We hope you or your friends consider staying at Casa Paloma when visiting San Diego in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in San Diego Mission Hill

A very nice place with style and comfort, a perfect recommendation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
YES — WE WOULD RENT TO WENER AGAIN - terrific guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Well appointed kitchen, clean, comfortable and located in the middle of everything. Hosts are very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Terrific guests!! Thanks for leaving the house in such good condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Casa Paloma was incredibly well stocked and comfortable with a zen fountain in the backyard, helping us relax and feel safe and sound on our vacation. We'll be back again for sure!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2023
We are looking forward to seeing you the next time your travel plans bring you back to San Diego!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Stayed here with my family (adults and kids) and it was excellent! It had everything we needed and more. The owners are very kind. Place is even larger than it appears. Though this home is in front of the owners home, they make sure to give privacy. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2023
Glad to read you enjoyed your stay at Casa Paloma!! Let us know the next time your travels bring you back to San Diego!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay at Casa Paloma

This is our second time at the property and we loved it again. The home is very charming and conveniently located. It really feels like the owner has thought through everything a guest might want during their stay. We had our infant and toddler with us this time and the house worked well for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet

Well managed, stylish,mature Spanish San Diego vibes casita
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Home with convenient location for all San Diego

The house was a perfect location in San Deigo. Everything we needed for a beach trip or zoo visit was accessible at the house. Our stay was relaxing and was great for quality family time. Everything was well organized and labeled for guests. We highly recommend Casa Paloma!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation home that we have ever stayed in!

The home is even better in person, in a great location close to all that San Diego has to offer, very responsive property manager, home was immaculately clean, infant accessories were provided so we didn't have to worry about packing big items, and the host furnished the home with plenty of basic supplies like towels/toilet paper/beach gear/paper towels/shampoo/conditioner/body wash - all were easy to find and labeled. We will definitely make this home our regular vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the kind review!!! We look forward to hosting your next visit to San Diego.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the comforts of home in Mission Hills

Great location to get anywhere in San Diego. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Walk to grocery stores and restaurants. Relaxing home.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Thank you for your kind review!! We hope to host your next visit to San Diego.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet hideaway

This lovely home fit us perfectly: Well-equipped kitchen, plenty of comfortable spots to relax, and a beautiful back yard. The location at the end of a cul de sac meant no traffic noise and easy parking. And we were close enough to dine, shop, and enjoy Hillcrest/San Diego when we wanted.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonder home base for San Diego

Rented the property for 5 day stay in San Diego as a family of 4 with 2 elementary school age kids. The house was clean and had everything you could want for the stay. Plenty of room for our family and was convenient to all the things we were looking to do. It is located ona quiet cul-de-sac and we looked the outdoor space to enjoy our morning coffee or read our books in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
We hope you consider staying at Casa Paloma the next time your family travels to San Diego.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house!

Cute house in a great neighborhood. The owners have thought through nearly every detail, so we needed nothing from them. The house is in great condition and the landscaping is very pretty. Parking in the street was pretty easy. The neighborhood was quiet. This was our first positive short term rental stay in awhile so thanks to the hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2023
We loved hosting your stay and hope to see you again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great San Diego House

We stayed here for 5 nights in May and it was delightful. The property is attractive and comfortable and well furnished. The courtyard in back of the house is a joy, with good seating, wonderful foliage and a lovely fountain that draws hummingbirds and goldfinches. The kitchen is large, well organized and well stocked with cooking utensils. Travel around SD by car was easy from the location and while the cul de sac can get full of parked cars we always found a spot for our rental. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and can heartily recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed here for two weeks, and it was a lovely experience from start to finish. The house is charming, it really is close to attractions & restaurants, and the courtyard really is enchanting! (A gurgling Spanish-style fountain and hummingbirds flitting about put it over the top!) The very thoughtful hosts (great guidebook in house) were both proactive and responsive. Street parking was available close to, if not in front of, the house, except for one night when someone was having a party. Even then, it was a short walk away. I had worried about airplane noise given the proximity to the airport, but it was only loud one day when the wind shifted. (The main airport has a curfew; no flights in or out after 11:30pm or before 6:30am, we heard from a tour guide.) We hope to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Terrific guests, would love to host their next venture to San Diego!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego haven

We stayed at this lovely home for almost two months to escape the desert heat and it was a perfect place to do that! This is a charming, well-maintained older home in a very quiet neighborhood. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is stocked to cook. The owners live right behind the house so help is readily at hand if needed (but we never needed it). It is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The wrap-around patio is beautiful and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the San Diego weather.
Stayed 52 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
We hope you consider Casa Paloma the next time your travel plans bring you back to San Diego!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

This home was beautiful, with so many little touches to make it perfect. it was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked, there were games available to play, the master closet had baby and beach items available for use. The thing we liked best was the incredible garden in the backyard. We ate breakfast and dinner out there on several days.. My daughter who is sick with cancer said that it was her quiet oasis. The location is very near to many of the tourist sites and the airport in a quiet neighborhood. Parking is on the street. We would highly recommend this home and would like to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Loved to hear that your daughter enjoyed the courtyard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Christmas

We loved this cozy home. They went the extra mile by supply poinsettias and other Christmas decor. We met family in San Diego to share a day of Christmas celebrations and this home had everything we needed. Everyone Loved it and made comments about how nice, cozy and clean this home is. Home owners were very helpful and really quite lovely. Thank you! Will come back and stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
We loved hosting your family and hope you come back the next time your travels bring you to San Diego. Paula
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing week in San Diego!

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Paloma! We stayed for a week and had everything that you would need to feel right at home for a week. They have thought about everything, including leaving the local grocery store discount card which was quite beneficial. The location is great as we weren’t further than 20 mins from any major landmark. It was a very quiet no outlet street with street parking right outside your secured entryway. The private courtyard was quite peaceful! We would absolutely stay here again should we find ourselves back in San Diego!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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