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# Charming Kensington Retreat Near Balboa Park & Downtown

Family-friendly holiday home in San Diego with a water park

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Charming Kensington Retreat Near Balboa Park & Downtown provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi

£560

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

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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.

### Charming Kensington Retreat Near Balboa Park & Downtown

Delight yourself in this Kensington retreat! This 3BD/2BA home is centrally located, just minutes from San Diego's most popular attractions including Gaslamp(DT), Balboa Park, Old Town & Mission Beach. Relax in a serene interior with family and friends, enjoy a spacious front patio & beautiful outdoor lounge to soak up the San Diego breeze. Walk to local cafes, burger joints & entertainment. Kensington's neighborhood charm makes this the perfect base for exploring everything SD has to offer.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- No on-site parking available

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- 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
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not 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.
- 3 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a zoo

### Things to do

- Water park
- Theme park 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 23 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## 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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit 

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 659598, STR-12646L

### 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.76300%2C-117.10082&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QCcYtJYOJcUqsPL6jnlbibJmvQ0=)

San Diego, CA

#### What's nearby

- Little Saigon \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Ward Canyon Dog Park \- 14 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Adams Avenue Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles
- AMSD Concerts \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles
- Family Care \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile

#### Getting around

- Grantville Station - 3 min drive
- Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
- San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 12 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
- ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬20 min walk
- ‪Trattoria Da Sofia - ‬8 min walk
- ‪Tacos El Panson - ‬17 min walk
- ‪Ponce's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

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