Title: Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 home # Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp Cottage with kitchen, near Petco Park ## Photo gallery for Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp ![Dining - Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85475600/85475584/2dd23ea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85475600/85475584/825233e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85475600/85475584/03bf998e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85475600/85475584/e7a5f24e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85475600/85475584/w717h480x0y0-c9df9d2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In this Old World oasis, you'll find a lovingly restored Victorian gem with many character-filled details. Savor the night time view of the downtown skyline and easily get to downtown nightlife. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10972 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp Private 2 Bedroom Downtown Home includes 2 Onsite Parking Spots. Walk to Petco Park & Gaslamp | Entire Standalone House | Quick Airport Access About This Home Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a full standalone home in the heart of San Diego — not a condo, not an apartment, and not a shared space. Located on a private corner lot, this home gives you the freedom of having the entire house to yourself, plus on-site parking and unbeatable walkability to Petco Park and the Gaslamp District. I do not live on-site, so your stay is completely private. The home comfortably sleeps 6 guests, with flexibility for up to 8 using the living room pullout and a queen air mattress (available upon request). Perfect for weekend getaways, Padres games, conventions, or business travel. Sleeping Arrangements Sleeps 6 comfortably | Up to 8 with request Bedroom 1: Queen bed Bedroom 2: Queen bed Living Room: Queen pullout sofa Extra: Queen air mattress available upon request Fresh linens, pillows, and bedding are provided for every sleeping space. Inside the Home You’ll have plenty of room to relax and unwind: Cozy living room with seating and pullout sofa Two private bedrooms with queen beds Fully stocked kitchen essentials High-speed WiFi Smart TV Fresh towels and basic toiletries On-site parking steps from the front door Clean, simple, and well maintained — ideal for guests who value comfort and convenience. Prime Location One of San Diego’s most walkable urban areas: 0.5 miles to Petco Park (games and concerts) Walkable to the Gaslamp District for dining, nightlife, cafés, and shopping 10-minute drive to San Diego International Airport Nearby: San Diego Convention Center Little Italy East Village Balboa Park Seaport Village and Waterfront No car required, though parking is included if you bring one. Neighborhood Transparency (Please Read) This is a downtown-adjacent urban neighborhood. Like most major city centers, you may see some homeless activity in nearby blocks, particularly around Gaslamp and East Village. Encounters are typically non-confrontational, and the home itself is secure, private, and easy to access. Most guests value the walkability and convenience — this section is simply to set clear expectations. Guest Access You’ll have full private access to: The entire standalone house On-site parking Your own private entrance No shared walls. No shared spaces. No host on-site. Easy self check-in via lockbox or smart lock. Perfect For Families needing two real bedrooms Couples traveling together Small groups attending games, concerts, or conventions Business travelers wanting privacy Guests who value walkability and parking Travelers seeking a flexible home base (6 comfortably, up to 8) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: 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 - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 9 kg per pet ### 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 ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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Please remove all personal items, anything left over will be thrown away. Thank you for your stay and safe travels! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 646443, STR-11739L ## About the area Located in Sherman Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage 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 Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our San Diego travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego.dx3073) [View more Cottages in San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Cottages.d3073-aaCottages.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%7C32.70715%2C-117.14649&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HrFIsXgOJRlyptyMDtVi6_hNR04=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - ![Chicano Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/d79ebfbe-f81a-4a52-8165-dac41fb526fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chicano Park 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Petco Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034816/3fd0f316-ed35-46ff-8aa5-88fc867c08a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Petco Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![San Diego Coronado Bridge which includes a bridge and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069077/5ec527d2-b624-4543-81a3-6c3959f14ac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego-Coronado Bridge 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125294/ab556d3e-c594-42f7-9734-4a53fb7c971c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Convention Center 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![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 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - 12th and Imperial Transit Center Station 9 min walk - Old Town Transit Center 12 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Jack in the Box 11 min walk - Hinar 12 min walk - East Village Brewing Company 13 min walk - Longplay Hifi 10 min walk - ASA Bakery & Café 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp? ### What time is check-in at Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp? ### What time is check-out at Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp? ### Where is Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private 2BR Downtown Retreat with Onsite Parking — Walk to Petco & Gaslamp Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany N. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! Great place and location. Loved the property! ##### Brittany N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip H. 15 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and enjoyable stay! 2 nice beds and very clean. K Cups provided and creamer! Nice appliances and clean kitchen!!! Thank you!!! ##### Phillip H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### David S. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Nice home with some unfortunate surroundings. The home was comfortable and clean, and in a perfect location to walk to both the concert we were in town for and many restaurants. Unfortunately, in order to walk to these locations we would have had to walk through several unsafe streets filled with homeless sleeping on the streets. The group did not feel safe navigating the neighborhood after dark which put a bit of a damper on the stay. The home was fine, but we would not have chosen to stay there if we had known about the surrounding area. ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tracy P. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### Lovely interior, misleading description The interior of this home is lovely and communication with host was prompt. Kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals. The location is just one exit north to the bridge to Coronado Island. The listing stated that there was 3 queen size beds and a full size sofa bed, sleeping 10\. There was only 2 queen size beds, the 3rd was an air mattress. The sofa bed mattress was extremely thin and you could feel the bed frame through it. There was no bedding for the air mattress. If you only need two queens this rental will work for you, otherwise I do not suggest the sofa and air mattress. When we brought this to the host's attention he did reach out to VRBO to have the listing changed and offered to contact VRBO to get us another rental. We declined due to having to get to a wedding. The neighborhood does not feel the safest, a homeless encampment with visable drug use out the front window. Frequent police activity. The encampment did not bother us and mention it soley for those who might be concerned. On our last night we were kept awake by road construction taking place. If you decide to rent I would recommend asking the host if construction is complete. The host offered a 25% discount for future stays for pointing out to him the error in the listing. It would have felt more genuine if he gave us the discount on this stay. ##### Tracy P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn Z. 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Quaint updated Victorian near downtown This little gem is a great place near downtown San Diego to enjoy a getaway. Highly recommend and would definitely go back! ##### Dawn Z. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mabel H. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little place It comes with everything you need and Elijah provides you a lot of the necessities that you need while staying! Definitely recommend. ##### Mabel H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda V. 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### short stay my stay at this property was very enjoyable. communication with the owner was good and the house was beautiful. i would recommend this house to anyone visiting san diego ##### Amanda V. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany R. 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a girls trip! The house is super cute! My friends and I came for a girls trip and we had the best time! Everything was super easy and the homeowner communicated very well! ##### Tiffany R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laci 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful property, great location! Lots of homeless population between neighborhood and tracks but seemed harmless and stayed to themselves. Great walking distance to Petco and pier. I really can't get over how beautiful the house and property are. Immaculately kept up, clean and lots of amenities. Very roomy. House itself very quiet. Will definitely stay here again! Great communication as well. ##### Laci Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole C. 21 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Place was beautiful and clean. TV was huge! Very close to downtown. Would recommend ##### Nicole C. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ---