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North Park, charming Garden Cottage by Balboa Park, Zoo, & popular venues

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 20 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

North Park, charming Garden Cottage by Balboa Park, Zoo, & popular venues

Retro cottage apartment sleeps 2- 3. Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between stays with contactless check-in. Perfect for a romantic getaway or road trip destination, a relaxing place to stay close to everything San Diego has to offer. Within minutes of downtown, walking distance to the world famous Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. 15 minutes from my favorite beach, Ocean Beach (OB).
You will walk into a private gated entrance on the community, which leads your private entrance. The cozy bedroom with a queen bed, with private bath, full kitchen, and a beautiful large garden to be enjoyed by all after a long day visiting all the amazing sights San Diego has to offer. BTW- North Park was voted as one of the hippiest communities to live in by Forbes magazine, do come and enjoy!

You will be able to stroll down from the complex to University Ave and engage all your senses in every delight and sight. No matter which direction you may head, you'll find yourself immersed in the pulse of San Diego. Enjoy!

Mosey down 30th street, walk over to the world famous Balboa Park, or catch a show at the Observatory. Check out the popular farmers market on Thursday, maybe visit one of the many new microbreweries in the area. Take advantage of the one-of-the-kind dining experiences North Park has to offer.

The property is very unique and unlike anything in the area. There is a lovely, large community garden with outdoor seating to enjoy the amazing weather that San Diego had to offer.

I live close by, but you will not see me. Myself and my assistant can assist you with any of your needs. Of course, you are welcome to text or call us anytime.

Uber, Lyft, Bird, run, walk, or stroll minutes to the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. 15 minutes to the beach, 5 to 10 minutes to downtown, and only 15 minutes from the San Diego airport. Come enjoy!

There is no A/C but there is a portable fan (stored in the closet).

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During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Zoo. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a TV in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a living room
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego Zoo and a few minutes from Hotel Circle
North Park, charming Garden Cottage by Balboa Park, Zoo, & popular venues offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Nico Melchior

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please do not smoke on the premises

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR-07572L, 631976

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North Park, charming Garden Cottage by Balboa Park, Zoo, & popular venues Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

joni p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm get away
We arrived late at night, really difficult to find the little house with out a porch light on.Otherwise just fine. The rain had made the patio kinda messy but we still enjoyed the sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A., Eugene, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for What I Need
As a senior, I need a quiet place to rest in the afternoon and sleep at night. Visiting my son in North Park we were out early and walked 5-8 miles a day exploring different places. Everything (including my son) was an easy walk from this rental. I plan on returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardys D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and comfy rooms!
The cottage was perfect for two people and the host was exceptional. Francesca made us feel most welcome, almost part of the family. It was an easy walk to Morley Field, to University Heights, Hillcrest, and South Park. We walked home from the Zoo and Balboa Park Museums, but drove to the Maritime Museum and the Library downtown. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot! Great host!
We had a very good time here, the host was lovely and gave us some great recommendations :) The space was clean, well looked after, and comfortable. So close to lots of fun things and good food. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

batbara r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiniest of tips
This is a perfectly lovely place to stay and I will come again. You may wish to have a small fan available for bedroom. It was hot this weekend and that would have been the very best thing to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

kelly k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very noisy in the area and the unit itself especially the furnace. Thin walls could here neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage in North Park
Great location near all the eats, drinks, and entertainment. Parking is rough in the evenings. Area is flat so walking from car to cottage was easy. Suggest ubering. Hotspot at the Lafayette Hotel within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, clean, adequate
This little old cottage was just what we needed, had more than we needed and was clean. Wish the parking was better and the heater was updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Double Booked/Did not stay at unit
We booked the unit in July to be close to our daughter when she gave birth in October and arrived to find out the unit had been long-term books and we had not been cancelled. I am unable to say anything about the condition of the unit but the rating system only allows for 1-5 stars. The owner was contacted and apologized profusely, but it did take several hours of phone calls and emails to resolve. Overall, we were disappointed, but VRBO staff did find accommodation for us that first night and we were able to book a hotel instead of a VRBO for the remainder of our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felicity
I had originally booked for an August trip, and was unable to make the trip, Francesca worked with me to push my reservations to this weekend. Was sent a door code a few days before, it was about 15 mins from airport. The unit was spotless, I am in love with the old kitchen cabinetry. I did at one point have a problem with the Wi-Fi but after checking with Francesca and a few people I knew in SD, it’s turned out that it was my provider. (AT&T) Looking forward to a return trip & hoping to try one of the upstairs units.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay for near but out of downtown!
I was going to stay in a hotel downtown and I am SO VERY GLAD I chose instead to try a VRBO outside of downtown. This was a perfect experience. The location was perfect! Walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops (you must try Baja Betty’s) and a very calm and quaint neighborhood. The communication from the property owners was great. They were even flexible and when my dates shifted by a day, since there was availability, they said “No problem! “ and made the change for me. Internet worked great! Roomy shower with really hot water which was great too! Plenty of room for two! If you have a car, be aware of the parking restrictions…posted ONLY at the corners. No parking on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 7 am to 10 am for street sweeping. Got hit with a $56 parking fine. If I have to stay in the area again, I will look for Francesca’s properties!! Thank you so much for a great VRBO experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty K., SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment in North Park
This is a small apartment but clean and comfortable. We stayed in this area because our daughter lives close by. It’s residential so I’m not sure if there are places to walk to but it’s a good location. Easy check in with a code. There are a couple of other units. There was good communication. It was quiet. We didn’t have any problems finding street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wade T., Denver, CO

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cancelled hours before stay
I received a cancellation a few hours before my stay was scheduled to begin and had to scramble to find another place for the night. Being a holiday weekend, this was not easy or cheap. Will not attempt to stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place to stay
Great place to stay, my only complaint was a hair dryer was listed under amenities but couldn’t find one in unit. Also there were some hanging ornaments above bed that kept bumping into each other at night and making noise, I’d recommend moving these out of the bedroom. Other than that, great location and unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ajay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant courtyard, good location
This apartment “Felicity” is between North Park and University Heights, and walking distance to Hillcrest, which is a fun neighborhood. A short 5-10 min drive or a long walk gets you to the edge of Balboa Park. Liked: Adequate for the needs of two people for a short stay; superb, well-maintained courtyard with cool plants and seating make for a great place to relax outdoors in the shade and chat or drink tea or coffee (especially great if you have family or friends staying in one of the other units!); excellent ceiling fan in the tiny living room area makes the room a pleasant place to relax indoors Could be better: no ceiling fan in the bedroom and the window fan is noisy = can get warm in there at night - a tower fan would be welcome; it’s a nice residential neighborhood with a lot of cars so you may have to hunt around for parking on other blocks if you get in late Nice stay overall, and yes I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ron G.

Small
Pictures were from a different larger unit -- unit was very small - outside was filthy - write up said main places were within walking distince - they wernt - i was very upset about the place & would never go back even if it was free
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rainbow w.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic place for the price and a great area. lots to do in walking distance.
The place was very homey and felt like my historical home in college. The are was great to walk around in. The property had other units rented on it and I had thought it was only just the one at first. however everyone was so nice and kept to themselves, i will definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone who likes the area where your able to walk to the store, to dinner and just to take in all the history of the homes of the area. As an architect I enjoyed staying in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need & more!
This cute little apartment has everything you need & more! When we travel we usually only return to our hotel/rental to sleep so although we did not utilize the apartment very much, but it has everything you need if you want to relax on the couch& watch TV, or cook an entire meal- they had a ton of kitchen supplies. The outdoor area was super cute, the neighborhood felt very very safe at night and it is in an amazing location! We were able to walk to the zoo & walk to coffee/breakfast in the morning. Only 12ish driving minutes away from Little Italy/ Downtown! I will say, the parking at night (on weekends) is pretty tough so expect to park far. And be aware of street sweeping days, the signs are spread very far out and if you don’t look for them you might miss it… we got a ticket this morning :( 10/10 though, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and clean.
Nice place, calm and quiet. Very comfortable. Parking was tough. Description said lots of parking on the street, but we had to park about a quarter of a mile away every time we needed to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed my stay here. It was the perfect apartment for us. Very quiet neighborhood and easy walking distance to many public bus lines. Plenty of hot water for the shower. Felt like home! There is a coin operated washer/dryer on the property. Only feedback is to add a strainer to the kitchen supplies!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sandi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living standing light not working
Great place to stay bed to close to wall I had to sleep on futon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Karen P.

BE AWARE: Not as listed, Not welcoming, Not worth it Never again.
Every day of our 4 night stay there were complications and inadequacies, from lack of parking (daily), unwelcoming residents on property (when outside in community yard, we were in the way of the feeding schedule of feral cats), inadequate sleeping arrangements for 3 adults, conflicting info about wifi sign-in, and ants. We attempted to address this (requested a refund) with property owner thru VRBO and discovered that VRBO best represents their clients, not the consumer. Property owner offered an insulting refund on the rate we paid. Property owner and VRBO left a lasting impression on us. Will never again go thru VRBO. Will never again stay at any property listed with this particular person.

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel M., Salt Lake City, UT

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Trip
I wouldn’t recommend this property if you are going to arrive late. We had a tricky time finding the right door and we apparently parked blocking a neighbor’s garage. The place was clean and comfortable enough, but the wifi on the app and posted in the property did not appear, and the wifi the host gave us later did not fully work. The location, however, was 10/10! The property was very pretty, but the courtyard has multiple residents and the house had extremely thin walls, so you can hear everything happening outside or next door. All things considered, this location was perfect for walking North Park and Hillcrest. And the price was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021