Title: 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3073&destination=San+Diego%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=33276419&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. ## Photo gallery for 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. ![Interior - 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33276500/33276419/2c94aaed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. 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(San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33276500/33276419/60f1c3c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Urban Cottage, located in San Diego's historic South Park area, offers a warm welcome with its cozy working fireplace and air-conditioned comfort. Enjoy your morning coffee from the Keurig maker on the large deck accessed by French doors from the open-concept kitchen. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. Urban Cottage recently totally remodeled. Oak floors. Working fireplace. Air Conditioning. Open concept kitchen --- French doors access large deck. Keurig coffee maker. Laundry. Ironing board. Iron. King poster bed in Master bedroom. Twin beds in bedroom two. Queen hide-a-bed with luxurious mattress (used by Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton). Bathrooms with showers. WiFi. Smart T.V. Off-street parking. Located in historic South Park area of San Diego. Note: Pak and Play available upon request for families with childen age 2 and under. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Accessible parking space - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Absolutely NO smoking of any kind. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116400/114116366/dd5fc603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sentral Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego - 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Please be considerate of neighbors. Please remove shoes to protect floors on the house. 10:30 pm quiet time on the deck ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Pak and Play is available on request. ### Events No events allowed Quiet after 10:00 p..m. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Absolutely NO smoking of any kind. ## 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 Note from host: Quiet after 10:00 p..m. 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, a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number STR-00552L, 617321 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 10 Minutes Balboa Park Gas Lamp District Public Beaches House 10 Minutes Balboa Park Gas Lamp District Public Beaches 10 Minutes Balboa Park Gas Lamp District Public Beaches House 10 Minutes Balboa Park Gas Lamp District Public Beaches House 10 Minutes Balboa Park Gas Lamp District Public Beaches ## About the area Located in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and San Diego Bay. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our San Diego travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego.dx3073) [View more Holiday homes in San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3073-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.72309%2C-117.13234&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fGKDmGTjq19jMCRkweNpbni1-Mg=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - ![Balboa Park which includes a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507458/5c140d77-7130-49d1-ab3d-705937c3610a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Park 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![San Diego Natural History Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6230098/b3d5224b-6dc5-4b8b-8b6d-60ccc906c089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Natural History Museum 5 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502547/c2160434-382a-459e-b481-bd2fb2dfd3d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Zoo 6 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Balboa Park Golf Course 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Balboa Naval Medical Center 5 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - 32nd - Commercial Station 3 min drive - Old Town Transit Center 13 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Bock - A Neighborhood Bar 4 min walk - Humberto's Taco Shop 18 min walk - Harland South Park 4 min walk - Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub 10 min walk - Starbucks 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.? ### What time is check-in at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.? ### What time is check-out at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.? ### Where is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 121 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ilene B. 2 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely home; well equipped; great location; wonderful, responsive host. ##### Ilene B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane J. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Urban Cottage was perfect for our stay in San Diego. It is well-equipped and very clean. The location is great (quiet neighbourhood with restaurants and grocery stores nearby).Dorothy is an excellent host! ##### Diane J. Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline B. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay in San Diego We loved our stay at this beautiful historical house. The neighbourhood was perfect, close to the city and the sights, but very quiet and safe, with lots of beautiful trees and flowers. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and taking daily walks. There is some noise from planes flying over the house, it didn't bother us, but you might want to bring earplugs. The house is spotless, very well equipped and the beds very comfortable. Thank you Dorothy and Jerry! ##### Caroline B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Confortable stay in prime South Park location The Urban Cottage is a terrific VRBO choice. Well-furnished with a completely outfitted kitchen, as well as a deck overlooking a lovely backyard, it is our first choice for San Diego vacations. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that is very close to numerous great restaurants, shops, pharmacy and grocery stores.and ##### Wendy C. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alane K. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SanDiego vacation This house is spotless and has everything you need. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood was great and we walked to a little Italian Restaurant that the host recommended. Wonderful food! Very close to Balboa Park and the zoo. ##### Alane K. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great neighborhood and host The neighborhood was close to things we wanted to do and see—most within 10 minutes. And the house met our needs for occasional cooking very well. Quiet streets. Accommodating hosts. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R S K. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house, wonderful neighborhood! We loved this sweet, welcoming house! We felt so at home there! The house has a great back deck looking out over a lovely little yard with a bird feeder and so many pretty birds! The interior of the house was so open and inviting and the beds were all very comfortable with high-end bedding. The neighborhood is just the best, with so many great restaurants within walking distance. Harland’s was just three blocks away, with the most wonderful breakfast tacos. Such a great stay! ##### Ann R S K. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home in a great location We loved our week stay at Dorothy's cottage for our family of 5\. The home is really spacious, which suited our teenagers well, and it was the perfect location for exploring San Diego and its amazing beaches. ##### Laura W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoy this cottage Lovely cottage. Fully equipped. We have stayed here many times. Great neighborhood with quiet residential streets, excellent restaurants, shops and grocery stores within walking distance or a few minutes of driving.We highly recommend. ##### Wendy C. Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindi G. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming home in South Park This 2-bedroom home was just what we were looking for. Close to so many things in San Diego. Quiet street. Perfect for walking or catching the bus 2 blocks away. Hope to return again. ##### Cindi G. Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime J. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage in a Cute Neighborhood We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. Centrally located in a historical neighborhood, with great restaurants nearby, we explored San Diego with most destinations being just a short drive. Really comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen, nice outside space. Would definitely stay here again. Five stars! ##### Jaime J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney A. 27 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space! Everything you needed to make it an easy stay - washer/dryer, plenty of clean towels, coffee, blankets, utensils, pots & pans, books, access to Apple TV, etc... Space was very large, but very cozy in decoration. Great for a family! Loved our stay and would stay here again when visiting! ##### Courtney A. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim B. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage near Balboa Park This cottage exceeded our expectations. A wonderful historic home that has been updated. Our party of 3 adults and 1 child had plenty of room to relax after taking in a day of activities. Great to have a deck and backyard to enjoy. Would stay here again for sure!! ##### Jim B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudy F. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Everything was clean and nicely organized ##### Trudy F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage Comfortable and attractive cottage. Everything we needed and located in a great area. Easy driving to the attractions we wanted to see. Lovely backyard that our 6-year-old grandson enjoyed. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to contact. Would stay again! ##### Linda B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cottage This was the perfect place. It was beautifully decorated and had every amenity you could need. Dorothy was quickly responsive and very helpful in finding us places to eat, see and shop. We made fresh juice from the oranges in the backyard almost every morning. It is centrally located and easy access to everywhere you might want to go. This is now in my favorites for when we come back to San Diego. ##### Susan G. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine S. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! Our stay was fantastic! The cottage was so cozy and clean. There was plenty of space to eat and cook if you want. I was impressed by the location and how convenient the restaurants and grocery stores were. There are an abundance of things to do like Downtown San Diego, the Zoo, and Balboa park. I would recommend this cottage to anyone visiting San Diego. ##### Katherine S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina F. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As wonderful as every This was our third year back to the Urban Cottage as a family of four and it was as wonderful as every other trip. Thank you to Dorothy and Jerry for their beautiful home and to thinking of every detail their guests might need. If you're lucky enough to stay at the Urban Cottage, you'll feel the love. ##### Christina F. Stayed 52 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica K. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location great stay We loved the location. Walkable to restaurants and a toddler playground. Five minute drive to the zoo. Hosts had excellent recommendations. Two full bathrooms were great. AC split for living room/kitchen. Fans for bedrooms. All one floor. Great for toddler. Had books and board games. ##### Jessica K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### sharon t. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### siblings in san diego the home was a wonderful remembrance for us growing up. we ended up spending more time in the home then venturing out since the kitchen was so accommodating. we sat and ate meals together at the dining room table just as we did when we were kids, sharing stories about mom and dad and of course each other. the house was very comfortable, the beds amazing! would definitely return to this home if ever back in south park. ##### sharon t. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle H. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay in South Park! We had a wonderful stay at Dorothy's cottage with our three kids (ages 8, 6 and 3)! The cottage was exactly as advertised and located in a quaint, safe neighborhood. The cottage was very clean and had plenty of extras such as books and games for the kids. We loved watching the birds from the deck and enjoying the outdoor space. The area is very walkable with little shops and eateries nearby. We loved the proximity to Balboa Park and downtown. There was a playground for the kids only a couple blocks from the cottage. Dorothy was also very easy to communicate with. We definitely hope to stay here again when we return to San Diego! ##### Danielle H. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie H. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A magical place Dorothy's place was absolutely wonderful. It was out first time in San Diego. We had three generations in the house for a wedding. Everything we could possibly need was in the house. If we forgot something at the store or at home we ended up finding it there. The house was in a beautiful location, clean, and comfortable for our 4 adults and two children. Kitchen had everything you needed and bathrooms were clean. The house was very charming. We hope to visit again and plan to stay at the cottage again. Thank you!! ##### Jamie H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigette L. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly an Urban Cottage This was one of the nicest places we have stayed. My first question is always neighborhood- safe? This is in an awesome location! It is safe, it is walkable, it is in within 4 miles of the airport, downtown and Petco Park. I would stay here again! There are local shops and restaurants all around. We had coffee at Communal Coffee (my husband's favorite), Madeline's (My favorite- pastries are to die for!) and Seven Seas (they make all their own syrups!). We ate at a few local places, too. Try Curryosity if you like Indian. Excellent Fusion! The home had so many towels. The kitchen well stocked- I made some breakfasts and cooked all day Sunday. They were no negatives other than the plane noise bothered my husband a tad (I slept right thru it). Bring shampoo. Other than that- get ready for an awesome vacation! Thank you, Dorothy! ##### Brigette L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam F. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cozy home with a great location We stayed for five nights at Dorothy's sweet home located in the Balboa Park area of San Diego. The home was immaculate with very nice furniture and amenities. It was perfect for two couples, having two bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen was equipped with everything you'd need to prepare and serve meals. The backyard has a nice deck and we enjoyed breakfast on the outdoor table. There are mature fruit trees and we wished that the Fuyu tree's fruit was ready to pick, but we were just a little too early in enjoy that pleasure! Dorothy included a list of restaurants with our home information. It included cafes and stores within walking distance and other places which could be reached by car in a short amount of time. We enjoyed walking "the hood" and seeing a bounty of historic homes. It was a short drive to the Zoo and other attractions of San Diego. We did a food tour of "Little Italy" which was fabulous and once again, a short drive to the area. The home is located within the fly zone of the airport, but it was easy to not be disturbed by the flights as the airport is located near city center and not in the hinterlands like some areas. Communicating with Dorothy was also easy and she was very helpful and pleasant. We would certainly stay at Dorothy's home in the future! ##### Pam F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amir A. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay! ##### Amir A. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ---