Title: Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK 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 home # Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK Holiday home with kitchen, near San Diego Zoo ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40160700/40160651/be5b1c0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40160700/40160651/f3d4ddf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40160700/40160651/8e2a2c96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40160700/40160651/652db25d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40160700/40160651/510f443a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Hillcrest, a vibrant neighborhood with a small-town feel, this modern home is nestled near the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Enjoy the exclusive area's quiet atmosphere and sense of community from its spacious deck overlooking a canyon. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK Summary: This amazing home is located a block away from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. It features a completely updated two bedrooms one bathroom with a breath taking deck that overlooks a canyon. It's in a very exclusive area in Hillcrest, incredibly quite with amazing neighbors and a real sense of community. Our queen beds are very comfortable and our place is kept at a very high standard we love our guest and want to create long lasting happy memories. Modern kitchen with granite The Neighborhood: Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego located northwest of Balboa Park. It is an accepting urban village with a small town feel. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity and locally-owned businesses including eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and boutique shopping. It is also known for its salons and spas, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the city. Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego Getting Around: Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes near by. Other Things to Note: Pet friendly, $99 per stay! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78790000/78783800/78783701/e8c06fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Canyon Views, 1 Blk to Zoo/Balboa park, PK Hillcrest - 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We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional o... ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: Charge may apply ### 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 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 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-11899L, 636183 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Hillcrest Canyon Oasis Condo Hillcrest Canyon Oasis San Diego Hillcrest Canyon Oasis Condo San Diego 684b200366e4f400133a6061 ## About the area Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. 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. [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%7C32.74240%2C-117.14988&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CM9E7QmrnIy53BVaxGhVcPGAcXc=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - San Diego Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Petco Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles - San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles ### Getting around - City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk - ‪Baja Betty's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Balboa Perk - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sabertooth Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK located? > Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spanish Village Art Center and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Petco Park 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 ## Serene Patio w/ Canyon Views, 2bd, Blk to Zoo, PK Reviews 9.8 ### 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 ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay Stayed with my sister, her husband and my 5 yo nephew and we loved this location. Everything about the stay was easy, and we felt so comfortable the entire time ##### Mary H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and comfortable stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Location was perfect for our group spending a few days in San Diego. Clean, quiet, and the complementary snacks were a bonus! ##### Holly B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric P. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Thanks. Thanks ##### Eric P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STACYANN C. 3 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zoo stay Great location to visit the zoo. Clean and great communication with the host. ##### STACYANN C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn R. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in a quiet neighborhood Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The patio with the view of the eucalyptus trees was so relaxing. We would stay here again! ##### Carolyn R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen J. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Great cozy home convenient to all things San Diego. Short drive to Balboa Park, airport, and beaches aren’t too far. Comfortable beds. Kitchen stocked with the basics, plus snacks and drinks. Only issue I had was that there was no broom, vacuum, or mop so floors couldn’t be cleaned. ##### Kristen J. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S., Phoenix 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient Great location. We were able to walk to the Zoo and Balboa Park. Great restuarants in walkable distance as well. ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin U. 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Nice and clean. Great communication. Great location. ##### Robin U. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juana A. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacations Very close to all the areas that i wanted to visit and downtown. A nice and busy but quiet area. Great host, I will definitely come back. ##### Juana A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew J. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient and quiet Property was in excellent condition and the owner was easy to work with when I made an error in booking. Met our needs for a quick couple of days in San Diego ##### Matthew J. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena R. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable host and Apartment We really loved the stay and the area this apartment is located in! :) ##### Lena R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill S. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Property was just as advertised. Location was perfect. Close to the zoo and downtown. Efrain was a superb host. Was quick to reply to any questions that we had. ##### Bill S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly B., Mount Washington KY 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San Diego mini vacay We were looking for a location close to downtown/Balboa Park/airport, and this was just what we were looking for! A nice updated 2bdrm/1bath in a well kept neighborhood. A reserved parking spot was also a bonus. Excellent communication with the owners as well. ##### Beverly B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lenise A., San Diego, CA 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Home, and Service! Had my parents (and their Westie) in town for the weekend, and had a great stay here! Comfy beds, numerous streaming options, and super clean! Nice to come back to after a day of playing tourist AND perfect cozy space for a lazy day of streaming and eating. Would definitely stay here again. 🥰 ##### Lenise A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert R. 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Ten days in San Diego This VRBO is excellently situated. It is minutes from Balboa Park as well as downtown, the waterfront and the main roads with access anywhere. The unit itself is modest with few amenities but is clean and comfortable. ##### Robert R. Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene K. 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay. Property was clean. The only downside was the tub did not drain when you were showering. I am sure they will fix it though. ##### Rene K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse H. 27 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I love the place, the location and the host. Anytime I come to San Diego this will be the spot. All good. ##### Jesse H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ritchie L. 28 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hillcrest Very quiet apartment. Neighbourhood was lovely for walking. Xeriscaped gardens were amazing. Close to San Diego zoo and dog parks. ##### Ritchie L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamey T., Camas, WA 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, clean property Location can't be beat. The unit is very clean and had all the basic amenities. You can hear the people walking around the unit above you, but we were able to use the fans provided to block out the noise. It's a good value for a location. ##### Jamey T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim C. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Canyon Oasis The property is great. It’s clean and well maintained. It is quiet. It has its own parking spot which is extremely convenient. It is close to downtown, the airport, and Balboa Park. I have to come to San Diego on business several times a year. This is my go to place to stay. ##### Tim C. Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn H. 1 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a ton of special little touches Great neighborhood, easy walk to fun coffee shops and restaurants. The little touches made it very special -- there was some coffee, chips, cookies, sodas already stocked and free to consume. There is also a washer / drier and detergent so you don't have to go home with everything dirty. Highly recommend this place. ##### Glenn H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine C. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful but close to Balboa Park fun Great place to enjoy the quiet and still take a walk into Balboa Park to enjoy nature, museums, zoo or planetarium. The place was comfortable and clean. The host was very helpful and easy to reach. The only minor downside was the pull out sofa bed that dips when extended, but served its purpose. Overall, we will be back! ##### Catherine C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Van I. 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy apartment I enjoyed our stay here. It was in a convenient location to all the places that we wanted to enjoy. The place was pretty spacious and very clean. They even provided snacks and drinks for free which was a nice surprise. The couch also pulls out to be about a double size bed. And one parking spot was provided even thiugh there is plenty of street parking. I would definitely stay here again if I visit San Diego in the future. ##### Van I. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim C. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My Home Away From Home I have to come to San Diego on business three times per year. This is the only place I will stay. I have tried hotels and other VRBO locations, but this one is the best. I now consider it my home away from home. It is an older building, but the owners have really done a great job making the place like new. It is very clean. The neighborhood is quiet. It is very convenient to downtown San Diego and the airport. The rental has an assigned parking place which is a huge convenience. The owners are very responsive. This rental is as close to perfect as any I place I have ever stayed. ##### Tim C. Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hillcrest stay Unit was clean, super convenient location and having the parking space was wonderful. Love that we could walk to Balboa Park. Easy access to San Diego’s sights. Overall comfortable space. Two minor bits to be aware of as renters - one that the large TV in the king bedroom makes it difficult to get into the bed. Perhaps a smaller TV? The pull out couch was not very comfortable - but how many pull outs really are?? ##### Sarah R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024