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Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard

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Near San Diego Zoo, Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard provides a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard

  • This charming Hillcrest cottage is located just one block from downtown Hillcrest, half a mile away from Balboa Park and so many other attractions. Downtown Hillcrest has tons of shops and is known for having some of the best restaurants/bars in all of San Diego. If you plan to stay in the Hillcrest area everything is within walking distance. The Sunday farmers market is also within walking distance.  If you are looking to venture outside of Hillcrest, the freeways are close by for convenient access and the beaches are just 20 minutes away.

    The house has books, and several games for all ages. There is cable and a DVD player with some DVD's to pick from as well. The kitchen and living room have that open floorplan so nobody misses out on any of the action. The kitchen is fully stocked for those who like to cook at home. If BBQing is more your style, you can do that too! The front and backyards are fully fenced so there is no worry for those who bring their dog.* 

    This cottage has two bedrooms, both with queen beds, and there are two bathrooms, plus a washer and dryer. The backyard has a cozy seating area and small firepit to enjoy during the evenings. 

    Private driveway: The driveway is 89 inches wide) but becomes 83 inches wide near house). 2 vehicles can park tandem if smaller / shorter cars.

    Pet friendly! No more than 2 dogs (no cats allowed). Non-refundable pet fee and Pet Policy acceptance required. All pets must be disclosed at time of booking. Thank you!

    Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.

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About the area

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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 popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A theater with a brown roof and a sign for Grinch Stole Christmas.
    Old Globe Theater
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rich's Nightclub
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flicks
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Rich's
    5 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    5 min walk
  • Gossip Grill
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Old Globe Theater and San Diego Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and clean house with both front and back patio spaces and a well-stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family holiday getaway

Cute little house and dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Loved our stay. The neighborhood is fantastic fun and filled with some great food. The home is cozy and comfortable and the location is super accessible to many sites to visit. We would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Good location for amenities and access to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in Hillcrest!

We had an excellent stay at Hillcrest Hideaway! The house is clean and comfortable! Close to restaurants, Balboa Park and downtown. Excellent communication and response time with host. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great location. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt Like Home

So comfortable and peaceful! Beautifully remodeled and comfy outdoor spaces too. Kitchen had everything you’d need. Slept great! Will definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Diego Navy Reunion

The house was awesome, location was great we walked to a few restaurants that were just a 2-3 minute walk. The bed mattress's were more like an air bed and not great, but that's the only negative part of our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The neighborhood is happening and has lots to do. Great for visitors looking for an area that is close to downtown San Diego. Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well-appointed with anything we needed. This darling house is within easy and flat walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. Our dogs enjoyed both the front and back yards- although we did have to drive to a dog park in order to have a good ball throw. Highly recommend staying here. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conference at Town and Country Resort

We decided to stay away from the conference we were attending and were very happy to have found this great house. It was in a very convenient location and the neighborhood was simply charming. So many wonderful places to grab a delicious bite to eat, near Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Responsive

We had issues with the heater and we got a quick response and a quick fix! Parking was a bit tight since we had a bigger car with a car seat but there was nice spots right outside the house too. Neighborhood was nice and quiet at night too.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location - classic quaint house

We've never stayed in Hillcrest before but we were visiting friends in the area. We were impressed with the conviencece to Balboa Park (1 mile to the zoo) and the activity of the Hillcrest neighborhood. The Japanese Garden and the Timkin Museum were lovely, We meant to see a play at the Globe but we were too busy with friends and family. Lots of places to walk and explore including an interesting canyon that is part of the park. Stores and restaurants were in walking distance or short drives. Downtown, the airport and Mission Bay were short drives. The house is as pictured. An older classic California house that has been updated without destroying the historic charm. It was quiet and very well furnished indoors and out. The private back yard and screened front porch were very nice. Having a parking area was a major plus to avoid street parking. We were able to fit a Subaru Outback. We loved walking the neighborhood with our dogs (lots of pedestrian activity and dog walkers). A comment but not a criticism is that I prefer a firm king size bed and the beds were softer queen size. My wife thought they were comfortable. Street noise was not a problem for us but we are early risers. I would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed the area so much we never went to the beach except to drive down at sunset one evening. The host was very responsive to our questions before booking,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and perfect for our needs. We will def keep this place in mind when we come back to SD.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Extremely well kept with all that we needed for the stay! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in an excellent, walkable location! We especially enjoyed the outside patio area for drinking coffee in the morning and visiting with each other in the afternoon. Ample towels, dishes and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean. Everything we needed was supplied. We walked to the zoo and to a few nearby restaurants. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed. The location was excellent. We had a couple of questions up front and they were handled quickly and efficiently. We come to San Diego every year and we truly enjoyed this house!
Stayed 47 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything you would need!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

We loved our stay, only thing we wish we would have known was more information about the propertys location and things in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would be helpful to have bathmats in the tubs as they are slippery
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hillcrest

Great neighborhood and nice little house, but there were some issues: mattress had stains and no pad, just a plastic cover under the sheets; ice maker did not work; dirty dishes in cupboard; leaky shower head (sprays upward); light bulbs out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Very helpful with any questions. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025