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Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard

Vacation home in San Diego with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, offices
Smart TV, offices
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Tucked between Hillcrest and Mission Hills, this charming San Diego home offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. With a private fenced-in backyard, a fully-stocked kitchen, on-site laundry facilities including an XL Maytag washer and dryer for convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard

Summary:
Our pet-friendly adorable 1 bedroom craftsman home with your very own HUGE private fenced in backyard, is centrally-located. Set between Hillcrest & Mission Hills, our location is walking distance to countless coffee shops, restaurants, & bars. This charming home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (w/kids), & even your furry friend! Come soak up the amazing year-round weather San Diego has waiting for you!

The Space:
Our beautiful home has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a walk-in closet. The living room has a sleeper sofa bed measuring 55 in by 80 in. There is an on-site XL Maytag washer and dryer available free of charge (shared with the tenant in the front house). The kitchen is fully stocked including gas stove and microwave. Bathroom has a tub/shower.
Smart TV
Portable air conditioner
Coffee provided
No parking reserved parking spot but parking is easy to find

Guest Access:
The entire back half of the property is yours including the private fenced yard. There is a front home that is separate and has its own yard. The laundry is a shared common space at the rear of the main house.

The Neighborhood:
Mission Hills and Hillcrest at 2 of the hippest neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

Getting Around:
Rental bikes and scooters are plentiful for rent by the hour/day/week. Uber/Lyft are very active in San Diego

Other Things to Note:
For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Pets are welcome, though we don't allow cats in this property! Our standard pet fee is $150 (this may vary dependent on length of stay & type of pet). Please let us know if you will be bringing along your furry friend!

Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals

Interaction with Guests:
We are a self-service destination (check-in details will be sent 3 days prior to arrival). However, we are also a full-service, professional management company (that has been a Superhost/Preferred Partner for over 4 years running) and we are just a phone call/text/email away and have agents that are almost never more than 10 minutes away should a need arise.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number STR-03692L, 645460

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bright Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman
Adorable Quirky Hideaway~big Private Enclosed Yard San Diego
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About the neighborhood

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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • UC San Diego Health - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snooze, an A.M. Eatery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard located?

Located in Hillcrest, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from UC San Diego Health and within 3 mi (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. Port of San Diego and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 mi (5 km). Fashion Valley Transit Center Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great affordable place, area is filled with restaurants, responsive host.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel E.

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

San diego adventure

Cute small house located in the middle of about anything you wanna do. Quiet spot with all needed amenities. Great communication and was able to park our dirtbike trailer in the driveway for the trip. Helen out neighbor was absolutely great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa R.

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

Small cute home

Close to hospital and convenient.every thing you need in this small home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Home away stay

very pleasurable stay, convenient location, fun neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Nice location

We stayed here as my sister was in UCSC Hillcrest Hospital. Short walk to visit and easy to walk to restaurants and stores. Great yard ffor our d
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Great spot

Charming cottage with enough room for two of us with our little dogs. Great yard space
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica A.

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

Great get away

We definitely enjoyed our stay here. For it being an older home it was very clean and had just about everythin we needed. The owners were very helpful with any questions or concerns we had. Great location only bein 10-15 minutes away from the zoo and sea world. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Enjoyable stay

Overall we loved our time here . The place is very small but practical.. Washer and dryer are very temperamental to use but we got there in the end . We loved walking to all the coffee shops etc. We would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Perfect Spot for a San Diego Getaway!!

This Vrbo property is an ideal choice for a San Diego getaway. Its central location means you're just minutes away from all the city’s attractions. Aaron and Kara have thoughtfully equipped the space with everything you might need, ensuring a comfortable stay. Situated in a serene part of town, it offers a peaceful retreat when you're at home. We’ll definitely check the availability of this spot for our next trip to San Diego. A big thank you to Aaron and Kara for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne T.

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

San Diego Hillcrest Bungalow

Great stay in this little cozy house that was next to everything! Lots of places within walking distance. Quick drive to Balboa Park and Gaslamp. Very complete and creative use of small space.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiram H.

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

Amazing!

very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Perfect conveniently sited private stay

Apart from noise from hospital and construction this was a delightful place to stay. We enjoyed the secure lot for our 2 well behaved dogs..beware of visiting skunk at night tho. We appreciated the locale..can walk to supermarkets a wide range of delicious eateries for when you dont want to cook. Everything that is needed for cooking is available and gas stove works wonderfully. We recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., ROCKWALL

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

Heart of Hillcrest

This is a hidden gem within the Hillcrest area of San Diego. Exactly as listed, perfectly located if you love to walk, like I do, then no need to rent a car. Short ten minute ride to the airport and very comfy for me and my partner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella B.

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

Great location

Perfect place for a group of <2 adults and 1-2 small children. 2nd bed is a pullout in the living area. Space is limited, but has an outdoor courtyard for more space to spread out. Bathtub/shower is very small, but to be expected from a space this size.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris B., Minneapolis, MN

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

Perfect little house and yard

We stayed for a month here and it was perfect for us and our little dog. The yard is fenced in and private so the dog could have some freedom. We cooked dinners and had all the pans and utensils we needed. The location is great, close to everything. We did lots of walking in the neighborhood with the dog and it felt safe with lots of other dog walkers around. Good restaurants nearby. Would definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Exactly as promised

The property was represented exactly as it was Great location They provided a parking pass which was essential as there is no weekday parking in the area Sweet little yard Note that there is no dishwasher or garbage disposal and refrigerator is not full sized and kitchen could probably use an update but totally adequate for our needs
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

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

Great stay in San Diego

Everything was great. Street parking was not too difficult even when arriving back late at night. Awesome location to get anywhere. Lyft was less than $15 to go most places. You do hear a helicopter coming into and leaving the hospital from time to time, but it didn’t wake us up. Overall will stay again next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B., Portland, Oregon USA

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

Cute, quirky, older GEM

This gem is an older mother-in-law style home. Compact, a bit quirky, well maintained, very clean, and stocked with all that you need in your home away from home. Location is perfect for visiting patients of UC San Diego Health hospital — as we were — just a three-block walk. The Hillcrest neighborhood to the south is full of good restaurants and shops, as well as San Diego’s “gayborhood.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

The perfect Hillcrest stay!

My parents came to visit and with my apartment being too small to host them, I rented this cottage for them with the convenience that it's only 2 blocks away from me. It was absolutely perfect in every way. They raved about its comforts and charm throughout their stay. They wanted for nothing as it is well stocked with everything they could need. With it being tucked behind the main house it's off the street and private (and quiet). You occasionally pass the front house guests on the walkway but it was such a pleasant and easy experience overall. Will absolutely be rebooking this place for any future family visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

Adorable and quirky is accurate but it looses its charm with the rundown condition and furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Hillcrest Craftsman

very nice property, very good communication with property manager, within walking distance of vibrant community. Little bit noisy as major construction and hospital activity close by, but nothing landlord can do about that and it didn't impact the stay at all. We would certainly select this property again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Sacramento, CA

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

Cute place in a great location

I stayed in this cute cottage the week of Thanksgiving. I was in town to visit friends but due to Covid ended up keeping pretty much to myself. I had my dog with me and we enjoyed exploring the Hillcrest neighborhood and the gorgeous canyon trails all around. Also visited the OB dog beach which is the best dog beach in the US. Got amazing Mexican food from La Posta a few times--the surf and turf burrito is divine. House was small and would be a tight squeeze even with 2 people but it was fine with one. Kitchen was well-equipped and everything was very clean. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

No Big Surprises

Clean, bed was comfortable, everything was there if we wanted to cook, good water pressure in the shower head, heat worked well enough. Second blanket could use washing/dry cleaning, internet went out randomly the last couple of days, shower/tub needs modifications to be safe for older adults, would rather have a regular coffee maker than a Keurig.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., Portland

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

Great location!

The Hillcrest area is a perfect location! We were very close to the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. We are artist and it was a joy to visit the San Diego Museum of Art. Additionally we discovered the art store “Artist and Craftsman’s” store and found art supplies that we have not found anywhere else. Deftly out the French restaurant “Au Revoir” - we had filet mignon and scallops were Devine! Parking at the rental was easy and the owners communicated very clear instructions on what we needed to know for managing a positive stay. We will consider this location in the future. The bathroom has a claw foot tub which was a challenge for me to get in and out of because I have had knee surgery in the past.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but not an accurate listing

The rental was in a great location, close to local restaurants and 15 minute drive to most attractions and the beach. When we arrived, the rental was almost 80 degrees inside. There was a small window air unit that we immediately turned on. It was unable to cool the entire bungalow because it was only rated for 150 square feet. I contacted to property manager who eventually had a fan delivered that evening. This helped, but the living room was very warm for my children to sleep. Also, the wifi stopped working on our second day and the issue was not resolved. Although this was in a great location, I would not stay here again because of these issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023