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Spacious & Charming Normal Heights Retreat~1 Bedroom~in the Heart of San Diego

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Outdoor dining
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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San Diego, CA
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, a 5-minute drive from Snapdragon Stadium and 5 minutes from Hotel Circle. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from San Diego State University and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Snapdragon Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Hotel Circle - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Grantville Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Soda Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Hole - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's Coffee House - ‬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.

Spacious & Charming Normal Heights Retreat~1 Bedroom~in the Heart of San Diego

34th Street Retreat 1 Bedroom is thoughtfully furnished and appointed to make your stay carefree whether you are here for work, a family getaway or just escaping from the day-to-day. Private Sunny stand alone home with 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, private entrance, private back patio, one reserved parking space and air conditioning.

If you're coming to San Diego to relax and refresh, work, or explore the area, 34th Street Retreat is a very clean, convenient and charming place to stay. Furnished and appointed to add modern convenience while maintaining its unique charm with hardwood floors and arched entry-ways. Lots of windows for awesome light and air.
*Wifi
*The living area is spacious with Smart TV (access to Hulu, Prime and Netflix- login to your own account), DVD and cable TV.
*The dining table will seat 4 comfortably.
*The bedroom has a queen sized bed with comfy linens and a walk-in closet.
* We have also added a full sized memory foam pad for a little bit of extra sleeping space for a kiddo and a pack and play for a baby. Linens are also in the bedroom closet.
*Full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Please note - the bathroom is off the bedroom.
* Bright, well equipped kitchen has granite countertops, gas stove, microwave, dishes, pots and pans, Mr. Coffee maker and French Press, toaster, blender, little kids dishes, cups and silverware, etc.. etc.
*Stackable washer and dryer.
*The door from the kitchen leads to the completely fenced private back patio which makes it safe for little ones. The patio has a table and chairs.
*There are ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom.
*The house offers central air conditioning and heat.
*Board games for adults and children.
*In the bedroom closet there is a pack and play, high chair, play mat, baby tub and toys for the kiddos
*You have a private entrance
* ONE private parking spot directly in front of the house-to the far right.

Easy stroll to Adams Ave. which offers great restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, fun shops, grocery store, pharmacy. Just 15 minutes +/- to San Diego's great attractions Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, many beaches, downtown, Old Town and the airport, to mentions a few spots

It's a perfect location!

This is a smoke-free home - please be considerate and do not smoke inside or anywhere on the property.

Please no pets
Note: We do not consider Certified Service Animals pets - but would appreciate it if you would let us know if a Certified Service Animal will be coming with you.

Guest access
Guests have access to the back house and private, enclosed back patio.
You will be provided a code for keyless entry.
There is parking in the driveway for one mid-size car. Park on the right side of the driveway ONLY - close to the back house and next to the fence. If you have a large car/truck please park on the street. Please park additional cars on the street.
Other things to note:
*Your private area is the stand alone house itself (of course), your ONE designated parking space, and the BACK patio.
*Quiet hours are 9:00 pm - 8:00 am.

*The home in front is also a rental - so please be considerate of your neighbors and respect their space which includes their parking area and the side patio.

If you are interested in renting both homes, please let me know in a separate message.

Please note: In order for our housekeepers can spend Christmas and New Years with their families we are not accepting arrivals OR departures on December 25 or January 1. Thank you for understanding.

Walk Score®
94 / 100 (Walker's Paradise)
Transit Score®
47 / 100 (Some Transit)
Bike Score®
72 / 100 (Very Bikeable)

STR License STR-03420L Cert # 619721
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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 desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a playground, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Debbie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in OR around the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Back patio is fully fenced-little ones can play

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
Note from host: No parties or events
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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-03420L, 619721

Property is also known as

Charming Remodeled Spanish Retreat~minutes to all SD Offers

Spacious & Charming Normal Heights Retreat~1 Bedroom~in the Heart of San Diego Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Spanish style charmer

I loved my stay. Absolutely beautiful and so well appointed. Easy to walk to lots c of fun places and great location to drive to any place you might want to visit while in San Diego
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place to stay

The house was clean. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood is pretty quiet, I very rarely heard any outside noise during the night. It's in a great location too, there are many good restaurants and coffee shops within a 15 minute walking radius.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy M., Chico, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming and Comfortable

We loved this retreat! It felt so comfortable and welcoming from the moment we opened the door. It is nicely decorated and VERY clean! Nice location to walk to a variety or restaurants, bars and the best ice cream ever - all located on Adams Ave. Easy to Uber to all the fun places in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not far from Gaslamp.

Not too far from gaslamp. Very close to local bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little guest house for a North Park getaway

This cute guest house was clean and quiet and perfect for a little getaway to the great little neighborhoods of North Park & Normal Heights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and convenient

This property is as pictured and is very charming. It is also very well stocked and has everything you might need if staying as a couple or as a family. Shops and restaurants are less than a block away and the freeway access is very close. It’s easy to get to Mission Valley for shopping, Balboa Park, or the beaches. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient/Comfortable Spot

Perfect space for a small family. The fact that it already had a pack n play and a high chair was a HUGE advantage since we flew down to San Diego trying to be as minimal as possible. Down the street from multiple local restaurants/bars/stores. San Diego is definitely a car destination, so I felt this location was perfect because anywhere we needed to go was typically only 10 mins away. Deborah was very responsive, and pleasant to work with
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing

I would rent this vrbo again it was just perfect. Everything and more in the description. Great location to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brian R., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable getaway spot

We had a lovely time in this great little house. The location is excellent whether you have a car or use public transportation. We will come again!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, clean and comfortable!

I’ll come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ioan G.

Better than a hotel

Very pleasant home in a pleasant neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy v.

Immaculate spacious one bedroom in Normal Heights

I'm a mom... stayed here with my 22 year old daughter while we visited family in Normal Heights. This sweet little house is tucked behind a slightly larger house in a neighborhood at the center of San Diego. It has a small back patio that's nice for morning coffee and backyard grilling. The kitchen provides the basics and it has full sized appliances. My daughter planned to sleep on the living room sofa, which is very attractive, but she found the faux leather surface to be not to her liking, so she slept with me. The bed was plenty big and very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Average

The house could have been cleaner. We also have not received our $300 deposit back and it has been 11 days since our return home
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017