Title: Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego Apartment with kitchen, near San Diego Zoo ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112536900/112536892/2f01b6a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112536900/112536892/09959319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112536900/112536892/f13f6888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112536900/112536892/d3aba3f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112536900/112536892/490b2b3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to San Diego Zoo, Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Sea view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego Welcome to your Hillcrest haven! This stylish 2-bedroom apartment offers unbeatable convenience with a beautiful, modern setup. Located minutes from downtown, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the airport, you’ll be in the heart of everything. With a walkability score of 92, explore trendy cafes, restaurants, and local shops. Perfect for longer stays, it has everything you need, including an in-unit washer/dryer. Your ideal base for a San Diego adventure! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### 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 - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### 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. - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 900 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44260000/44250700/44250669/w1024h676x0y4-f444e85c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Cozy Clean, close to EVERYTHING Mid-City - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=44250669&PinnedHotelID=44250669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104150000/104140500/104140458/79e8f033.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills Middletown - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 92 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=104140458&PinnedHotelID=104140458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78783800/78783701/e8c06fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canyon View Summary: Hillcrest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=78783701&PinnedHotelID=78783701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102660000/102652300/102652227/a449ff15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Urban Zen 2 - Luxury Remodel - Gr8 Deal- WOW! 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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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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-10513L, 655370 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.741795,-117.16609&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iwzfE%60_cjU%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FQ%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQ%40QBQDQBQDQBQDODQDQDODQFODOFQDOFOFOHOFOFOFOHMHOFMHMHMHOHMJMHKJMHKJKJMJKJMJIJKJIJKLKJILILIJILILILGLGJINELGLGLENGLELENELENCLENENCLANELANCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBL%40NDN%40LBNDNDLBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLDLHLHJDLHLHLHJHLHJHLJJJLHJJHHJLLJHLJJHJJLHJJLHLHNHLHLHLFNHLFNFNHNFNFNFNDNFPFNDNDPDNFPBPDNDPBPDPBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRARAP%3FPAPAPARCPAPCRAPCNCPCPCRENCPEPEPCNGPEPENENGPGNEPGLGPGLINGNGNILGNILINIJINILKLILKJILKJILMJKJIHKJMJKJMHKHMHKHMHMHMHKFMFMHMFODMFMDMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOAMCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMEOGKIMGMGMIMIKIMIMIKIMIKKKKKKKIKKKKKMKKIMKKIMKMIMIOIKIOGMIOIMGOGMGQIMGQGMEQGOEQGOEOEQEQEOEQCQEQCOESCQAQCOCQCSAQAQCSAQ%3FQAQAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gKEDmR-2B-qaJCY__pi190FC1y4=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles - San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles - Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Washington Street Station - 4 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Loft Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Rail - ‬10 min walk - ‪NOLA On 5th - ‬7 min walk - ‪NuNu's Tavern - ‬6 min walk - ‪Sisters Pizza - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego located? > Located in Hillcrest, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from UC San Diego Health and within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego. San Diego Convention Center and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Door Retreat 2-bedroom apartment Centrally located in enjoyable San Diego Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriella E. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location and Plact The place was super clean and beautiful and in a great location. Host was super responsive and sweet as well! ##### Gabriella E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### UCSD graduation Very nice convenient location nicely appointed ##### Jeff S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We enjoyed our stay. Place was neat & very clean & bright. Kitchen was very nice & had all the things needed. The only thing we missed was Kleenex/tissue. Also, faucet in bathroom splashed water all around the sink, so we used one of the extra towels to sop it up. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shruti R. 7 Jun 2025 ##### Shruti R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### parth p. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### parth p. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maura M. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Nice property. Very walkable to many good restaurants, coffee shops and Whole Foods :) ##### Maura M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Apartment in Hillcrest Perfect spot for a girls weekend in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Can walk to lots of restaurants, museums and Balboa Park. Close to airport too. Clean, Well appointed spot ##### Amy L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 4 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute apartment in wonderful location We had a great stay at this property and wouldn’t hesitate to return. The apartment was clean and nicely decorated. The host was extremely responsive and helpful. The location is wonderful for exploring San Diego—walking distance to Balboa Park and close to downtown and the airport. ##### Susan H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad C. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San Diego VRBO We had a short stay in San Diego and this was a great spot for us with a young kid. Close access to beaches and attractions and walkable to restaurants and coffee. Host was very responsive. Would recommend. ##### Brad C. 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