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Family-friendly 3bd / 2bh with outdoor and dining in SD's best location

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Relax by the fire pit in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and string lights.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a double sink, dishwasher, and gas stove.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a large mirror, wooden floor, and comfortable seating for six.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside table, and ceiling fan.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, armchair, and flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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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.

Family-friendly 3bd / 2bh with outdoor and dining in SD's best location

Welcome to this beautiful 3bd/2bth 1400 sqft home in San Diego's historic Little Italy/Banker’s Hill neighborhood. Eloquently decorated mid-century modern spacious unit includes plenty of space for family and friends and bonus outdoor living area with a fire pit, bocce court, synthetic turf and paver stone areas. A property this large and these amenities are rarely found in such a great location. Walking distance or short Uber to San Diego's top attractions (see below). Don't hesitate, book now!

Location, location, location! The home is the perfect location for anyone visiting San Diego for the first time or 20th time because of its fantastic walkability and closeness to San Diego's top attractions and activities.

The space:
This Spanish style villa was originally constructed in 1928 and has undergone a full restoration which provides modern comfort while maintaining the original style and charm. A chef's kitchen includes all the fixings and the dining room with table for 6 is perfect for hosting. Unit includes: AC/heat, walk in laundry room with washer/dryer, high-end stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, high end custom cabinets with slow closing drawers & hinges, under-counter LED lighting, beautifully restored original hardwood floors, recessed LED lighting and ceiling fans, solid core doors, custom bathrooms with high end tub and shower.

Pet and family friendly!
We are proud to provide a space perfect for the full family, including our smallest and furriest family members. We are pet friendly and this family friendly unit also includes a pack and play for the smallest members of your family. We've also stocked the unit with cards, board games and a Nintendo 64 to keep the whole family entertained.

Neighborhood description:
The home is nestled in the heart of San Diego in the historic Midtown neighborhood and is within walking distance or a 10 minute drive to some of San Diego’s top attractions including: Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Waterfront Park, Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Seaport Village, Ocean Beach, San Diego Museum of Art, Old Town State Historic Park, the San Diego Bay, Harbor cruises and San Diego Whale Watching Cruises.

Walking distance to some of San Diego's best restaurants, bars and entertainment: Mister A's, Herb & Wood, Juniper & Ivy, Nolita Hall, Born & Raised, Kettner Exchange, Ballast Point Brewery, Ironside, Camino Riveria, Coca Maya, Cloak & Petal, Cucina Urbana, Azuki sushi, Crack Shack.

It's within 15-20 minutes of the following top attractions: La Jolla cove, Coronado Island, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, Sunset Cliffs, and San Diego's main beaches (Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach).

Nearby neighborhoods: Little Italy, Banker’s Hill, Mission Hills, Marina, Gaslamp Quarter, Hillcrest, North Park, Point Loma, and Old Town.

Get around easily with plenty demand ride shares (Uber & Lyft), walkable to on-demand electric scooters and public transportation.

Other things to note:
This private unit is one of three in a large tri-plex and features its own private gated entry and sits on its own floor so no walls are shared with neighbors. It also includes an extra-large backyard which sports a full size bocce ball court, an elegant natural gas stone fire pit, a large paver stone patio area, an eco-friendly synthetic turf area and a small citrus garden (orange, lemon and lime). Help yourself to the citrus, feel free to cut fresh roses from the English yellow rose tree or enjoy the scents of the two large plumeria trees. A yard this size and functional is rarely found in an urban area (note the property’s 92101 downtown zip code).

Guest access:
Guests will have full access to the home, the yard, and dog run. The unit is accessed via a private gated entryway. The property is pet friendly and includes a dog run along the side of the building.

Check-in:
We are happy to provide a safe self check-in / check-out process.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Port of San Diego. A water park and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay
Family-friendly 3bd / 2bh with outdoor and dining in SD's best location offers its guests a water park. Family-friendly 3bd / 2bh with outdoor and dining in SD's best location also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Garret McBride

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
If you have time, start the dishwasher and throw towels in the washing machine. Trash is on the driveway. If you are running short on time, no problem! Our housekeepers can take care of it.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack & play available (in guest room closet)

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadlock
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
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-07637L, 631431

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Central Charming 3/2 Plus Outdoor in Little Italy San Diego

Family-friendly 3bd / 2bh with outdoor and dining in SD's best location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

Property and amenities exceeded our expectations. When we had a question, the host responded right away! Would stay here the next time we are in town. Short walk to tons of great restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay!

This place felt incredibly cozy, was in a great location and was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faiza S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and clean

The house was nice and clean. Close to most of the city attractions
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie M., Brentwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena R., Houston, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place! It is our second time here. Plenty of room to spread out. Comfy beds. Living room is separated from the bedrooms so you do not need to worry about talking too loud in the morning for those that are still sleeping. Backyard is a big bonus for this area. Location couldn’t be easier to get everywhere near downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashtin C.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Overall a great place to stay! Met our needs and very walkable to multiple spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Perfect location- in the middle of all the activities. Short drives to ballpark, attractions and little Italy.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego Fun

The property is in a good location for easy access to the zoo and other sites we were visiting. It is in an airplane flight path, but the noise was not an issue for us. Our toddler granddaughter loved watching the planes. The property served our family well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemanth E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet home close to airport and amenities

Awesome in every respect. Super responsive host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elani T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in SD!

This is a very well located property! The place was clean, had parking, a nice backyard/fire pit, and the owner was very communicative. A couple things to note that don’t seem to be mentioned in the details or other reviews is there are a lot of stairs. A whole flight down to access the property and even some to get in a couple of bedrooms. Also, you can hear everyone walking in the unit above in the bedroom/dining room areas, as the unit is located on the bottom floor of the building. Still recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The location was perfect and easy to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nick O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Property but Very Noisy Outside

I wish I could give better ratings but it was extremely noisy while trying to relax outside. The airport flight path was so close you could literally see the copilot and the jet noise was deafening. The freeway is really close and very noisy as well. The property is well insulated so you don't hear the freeway noise while inside and the jet noise was muffled significantly, otherwise it’s a good rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mando R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We had a great time staying here. Nice house with comfortable rooms / beds. The location is ideal, lots of places to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Convenient Home

This was a great home with all the amenities. We were able to walk to Balboa Park, Little Italy, and the Embarcadero. (we were a party of all adults). It is also under 2 miles from the airport, which is convenient, but there is no escaping that you are very close to the flight path. The owner is very responsive and we had a good time hanning out there in our down time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., boston

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great stay here. Very good location. Great communication with owner. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything is great except the noise.

Our family of 6, grandparents, parents, a toddler and an infant stayed at here from Friday till Monday. Upsides: Spacious three bedrooms, dinning and living space with A/C including parking. Communicative and welcoming host. Downside : NOISE Second bedroom We woke up from the noise of water running through the pipe above second bedroom at 4-4:20 am, every night. On top of that every time second bathroom is in-use, we can hear very loud inside of the second bedroom. Recommend not to use this room If you are a light sleeper or with small children. Third bedroom This room has the People were talking at 3 am till morning on Sat night. Main bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Out

Great location. Place was very clean. Parking was provided and it worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great location and clean place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Italy weekend

This property is very clean and easy for a family. The beds were great and the outdoor space was comfortable. Walkable to restaurants and Little Italy. The only downside or upside, depending on perspective, is the proximity to airplane traffic. We enjoy planes, they are close, but with windows closed for sleep you won’t have issues. Host was very friendly,prompt and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

MCRD visit

We had a wonderful stay. We stayed with older kids and there was still plenty of room, everything was clean and well stocked, and great communication with our host. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024