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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo, printers
Smart TV, books, stereo, printers
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this cottage in San Diego (North Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. .This golf cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Petco Park and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from San Diego Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Hotel Circle - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Moto Pizza House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪UnderBelly North Park - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming cottage in North Park

We love our cottage but of course our opinion is biased. Please click on 'Reviews' for unbiased opinions.
That said... North Park is a lively and fun community. Walk to hip restaurants, cafes, wine bars, brew pubs, shops and fitness centers. We are 2 blocks and a 5 minute walk to Balboa Park's Morley Field where you will find hiking and running trails, a community pool, tennis, golf, an athletic complex, picnic areas, bike track, bocci court, tiny tots play area, and more. A bit farther into the park are the zoo and many museums -- still walking distance or a short ride. You will be 5-10 minutes from downtown hot spots -- Gaslamp, Seaport Village, Little Italy, Convention Center. Only 10 minutes to Coronado Island, a world class destination with beautiful, expansive white sand beaches. Seaworld is about 15 minutes via nearby highway, and easy access to the San Diego Zoo, museums and literally dozens of local restaurants and bars. Balboa Park measuring approximately 1.5 x 1.5 miles and 1200 acres in size, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country and is 2 blocks away.

Built in 1911, our 105 year old stable has been converted to a charming and comfortable 2 bedroom cottage complete with all the amenities of home.
Here are just a few:
Full kitchen with all the utensils needed to prepare a gourmet meal. Heated tile floors in the bathroom and a new walk in shower, hair dryer, quality shampoo and body wash, plenty of plush towels. Queen-size bed with memory foam mattress top (you will this see mentioned in our guest reviews.) Twin bed in the back bedroom and a full open closet, with a separate laundry room with front load washer and dryer and detergents. Broadband internet access with WIFI and a printer/scanner. HD Cable TV, Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora web browser & Bose Speaker to play your music from your iPhone, and more. Private fenced in patio with stainless steel 3-burner BBQ where you can relax after the day's explorations with a glass of wine, while being soothed by the rippling sounds of a water fountain that continually flows.
There are endless amazing restaurants in San Diego, but if you find you want to cook in one night, we have an herb garden full of rosemary, sage and thyme as well a beautiful lemon tree outside the cottage, there for your pleasure in picking fresh herbs for your culinary delights.

Our neighborhood is one of the most desired in North Park and is comprised of many welcoming and friendly neighbors and is quiet, yet a short walk to lively nightlife. You also have ample street parking in front of the cottage.

We hope to see you on your next trip to San Diego!!



Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 490 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Only under special circumstances

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for one child

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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-00346L, 600881

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming North Park Cottage San Diego
Charming North Park
Charming Park Cottage Diego
Charming North Park Cottage Cottage
Charming North Park Cottage San Diego
Charming North Park Cottage Cottage San Diego

Reviews

Charming cottage in North Park Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 451 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doree C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Nice and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property! It was comfortable and had everything we needed including a great outdoor space to relax and eat. The neighborhood was quiet and walkable to the shops and restaurants of North Park. Hope to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W., Farmington MN

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location for exploring the San Diego area. The neighborhood was a nice quiet neighborhood but close to plenty of cute shops and restaurants.We enjoyed the outdoor area several nights. The living room was a comfortable place to relax after a day of sightseeing. We never had any problems finding a spot to park when we got back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfy just right for us
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in North Park. Walking distance to a ton of great restaurants and bars. Centrally located to downtown and the greater San Diego area. Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John U.

Liked: Cleanliness
This VRBO is definitely cute, clean and well-located in a quiet neighborhood. On-street parking was easy at all times and directly in front. The full-kitchen has plentiful cooking equipment and tableware. The bathroom and walk-in shower are spacious and work well.While there is a drip coffeemaker and paper filters, it would have been nice to find at least one ‘starter’ package of coffee. Providing a few Costco bottled waters in the fridge and some packaged snacks would also have been welcoming. We’ve enjoyed such small amenities at other locations.Unfortunately, the queen mattress was truly disappointing - too soft, especially the left side which sank a few inches under my wife’s modest 150 pounds. The mattress bottomed out under my 220 lbs. The twin bed in the smaller room is not really an option for a couple.The sitting area is spacious with adequate seating and TV. However, I would suggest adding sliding barn-type or bi-fold doors to give some separation and privacy to the adjacent bedroom area which is otherwise also ‘open’ to the kitchen.The outdoor seating area is cozy and private. The one suggestion I have is to add inexpensive and easy-to-install solar-powered lighting all along the walkway to the unit and to trim back the lovely bushes to make ingress & egress easier and safer.Net, net: we liked the VRBO and will be making more trips to San Diego. We would stay here again, but only if the mattress is replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very responsive host. We loved the LOCATION, quiet neighborhood, private patio, walkable restaurants, and the delightful Parkside Market.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cute vacation rental was just as pictured. Very comfortable for a girls get away. The owner communicated promptly regarding check in. We loved the walkability to neighborhood restaurants. A short uber ride got us to many of the San Diego sights. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in historic North Park neighborhood. Lovely fittings, well stocked, very quiet and comfortable. Walking distance to a few good options for meals. Wonderful area to just walk if you’re so inclined. Convenient access to major sites and attractions. Air conditioning was most welcome for an unusually muggy September in SD.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised, all good!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden T.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quiet neighborhood in great location with excellent restaurants within walking distance. The cottage was cozy and well appointed. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and super cute house! Back room got a little hot, but it was August! Would totally recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in this great rental unit! It was a great location in North Park which allowed us to relax and walk to nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely respite for us from the Nevada heat and a perfect place to relax. We loved the up-to-date kitchen and bathroom, the high quality linens, the large washer and dryer, and the furnishings and bright decor. The private outdoor patio provided grilling and dining opportunities, as well as lounging while listening to the continual fountain in the owners' yard. It is worth sharing that there is a long hallway to the bedroom with the twin bed and that the air conditioner is at the other end of the hallway so that room, which also has a small window. was harder to cool. Also the bathroom is accessible only by walking through the bedroom with the queen bad. This was not a problem for us at all but might be if the occupants are not family or close friends. All in all, you can't go wrong staying in this cute place and accessing all the nearby restaurants. We will return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip H., Beaconsfield QC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed a cosy 5 night stay

Cottage came as advertised - We had everything we needed for a 5 night stay - enjoyed the neighborhood and took public transit to get around.The only thing we did not enjoy as much was the bed - the mattress had dips and valleys, so we found it a little uncomfortable.Betsy was polite and responsive.Phil & Brenda,Montreal
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home with a lemon tree!

We stayed for only 2 nights and wish we stayed in San Diego longer. The house was perfect for me, my husband, and my daughter. She was sooo excited there was a lemon tree! We asked if we could pick some and made lemonade! Overly a great home and location in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

The cottage was lovely. We visted San Diego Zoo, Silver Strand State Beach, Eco Glo pedal boats, San Juan Capistrano. Communications w/the host were excellent. We took advantage of food recommendations in the binder left inside the cottage. Very convenient for airport access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and well located for buses

Our hosts were very reactive and hospitable. We enjoyed the quiet outdoor space and could easily reach downtown and other sights with the bus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent San Diego Cottagw

Cute little cottage. In a great location and Easy to get to everything. Wonderful host. Very much enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful little cottage!

A small cottage, it’s great for a small family! I went with my mom, it had everything we needed plus more honestly. They provided beach supplies and umbrellas in case it rained (thankfully didn’t need that) but, it was very convenient had we needed it. Betsy and Carly are very nice and welcoming folks! The kitchen had anything and everything you needed including a blender for smoothies and such. Also a microwave and a very decent sized refrigerator for cold items. It was in a GREAT location ver close to the zoo, downtown, beach, and a park! The neighborhood was also very quiet especially for being pretty close to the airport which I was surprised about! I suggest anybody to go there if you have a small family 1-2 kids as there’s a twin bed in one room and couch. If you had a baby and brought something for them to sleep in I could easily see there being room by the master bed (or queen sized bed), the beds in general were very comfy and clean! And had if you need to wash anything they provided a laundry room with everything you needed as well and there was an instruction book for utilities and check out that was very clear and easy to read! Highly suggested cottage for a small stay or even a week or two!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie c., West Townsend, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived late morning. The cottage was warm, cozy, spotless and homey. Outside was so tranquil and inviting. Decor and was comfy. You felt like you were in another world to totally relax. Totally spot on everything. Close to everything and there is a guidebook on the sights to see. Our purpose was to say farewell to my husband's brother and sister in law at the Veterans cemetery near by. So coming home made our day so much better. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025