Title: "The Carriage House" Upper Unit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27097133&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "The Carriage House" Upper Unit Family-friendly holiday home in San Diego ## Photo gallery for "The Carriage House" Upper Unit ![Outdoor dining - "The Carriage House" Upper Unit (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27097200/27097133/b597cc98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - "The Carriage House" Upper Unit (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27097200/27097133/b6d27af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - "The Carriage House" Upper Unit (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27097200/27097133/0f93cf16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - "The Carriage House" Upper Unit (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27097200/27097133/2ec35a9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - "The Carriage House" Upper Unit (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27097200/27097133/09992d42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near San Diego Zoo, "The Carriage House" Upper Unit provides golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### "The Carriage House" Upper Unit Newly restored to it's 1920 grandeur, this free standing carriage house can sleep 4-8\. Easy walk to Balboa Park and San Diego's finest restaurants. Located between downtown and Hillcrest. As photos show, no expense spared! Newly restored to it's 1920 grandeur, this free standing carriage house can sleep 4-8\. Easy walk to Balboa Park and San Diego's finest restaurants. Located between downtown and Hillcrest. As photos show, no expense spared! The Carriage House, comprised of two separate rentable units, combines the best of both worlds—location and amenities. Its tranquil courtyard creates a quiet oasis in the center of Park West, San Diego's hippest neighborhood, adjacent to Balboa Park. The upper unit of the Carriage House offers two bedrooms and a marble bathroom with full gourmet kitchen. In deference to our neighbors, the space is never rented for parties. 2 night minimum on weekends. 11.05% occupancy tax included. Free laundry room and private courtyard. This is a friendly residential area and we would ask that you respect our neighbors' tranquility. We are available to our guests for orientation and to answer any questions. Home to San Diego's turn of the century elite, this park-adjacent neighborhood is an exciting mixture of mansions and luxury residential towers. This unit consists of two bedrooms and one bath with queen beds and luxury linens. Newly restored...now open for guests, more photos coming soon! (URL HIDDEN) Street parking available. Buses operate on 1st and 5th Avenues. Within 5 minutes from San Diego International Airport, downtown and Hillcrest. Each mirror-image bedroom is equitable in its size and appointments. All queen beds with luxury linens with plenty of storage and closet space. Completely outfitted designer kitchens with new equipment and amenities. Free laundry room and private courtyard. This is a friendly residential area and we would ask that you respect our neighbors' tranquility. We are available to our guests for orientation and to answer any questions. This neighborhood is home to San Diego's turn-of-the-century elite. It is adjacent to Balboa Park and offers an exciting mixture of mansions and luxury residential towers with hip restaurants dotted throughout. Street parking available. Buses operate on 1st and 5th Avenues. Within 5 minutes from San Diego International Airport, downtown and Hillcrest. Each mirror-image bedroom is equitable in its size and appointments. All queen beds with luxury linens with plenty of storage and closet space. Completely outfitted designer kitchens with new equipment and amenities. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114130000/114126900/114126845/6d2c919e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Glamping - Stay in Style: Airstream + Views in Spring Valley Spring Valley - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=114126845&PinnedHotelID=114126845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81340000/81339500/81339431/6aeb13e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa de Orchard, 1BR/1BA Guest House in Point Loma Point Loma - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=81339431&PinnedHotelID=81339431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19651300/19651272/abb2b8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Casa Montecito, Newly Renovated in Peaceful Mission Hills Mission Hills - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 144 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=19651272&PinnedHotelID=19651272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331600/34331525/46f60603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly 3BR Getaway! 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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 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-01122L, 609403 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Carriage House' Banker's Hill. Upper Unit House Carriage House' Banker's Hill. Upper Unit Carriage House' Banker's Hill "The Carriage House" Upper Unit San Diego 'the Carriage House' Banker's Hill. Upper Unit "The Carriage House" Upper Unit in Banker's Hill "The Carriage House" Upper Unit Private vacation home "The Carriage House" Upper Unit Private vacation home San Diego ## 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%7C32.73903%2C-117.16246&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QVnbse5z87EqZv0m7QNbE-6N_a4=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Old Globe Theater \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Waterfront Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - San Diego Natural History Museum \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - San Diego Museum of Art \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - San Diego Zoo \- 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Civic Center Station - 3 min drive - San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 9 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪North Park Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Loft Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪NOLA On 5th - ‬10 min walk - ‪Inn at the Park - ‬3 min walk - ‪NuNu's Tavern - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Carriage House" Upper Unit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit? ### What time is check-in at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit? ### What time is check-out at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit? ### Where is "The Carriage House" Upper Unit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "The Carriage House" Upper Unit Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Waylon W. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice neighborhood close to Balboa Good location close to Balboa park, a brewery, and restaurants. The property manager communicated well. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Waylon W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah J. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### clean, comfortable and convenient hosts were very good about communicating, the property was well equipped and nicely appointed. The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything we needed. We were two friends visiting San Diego and the place suited us. ##### Sarah J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane T. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great neighborhood! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and enjoyed taking walks around the neighborhood. Balboa Park and an interesting suspension walking bridge are close by. ##### Diane T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rick P. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great potential The carriage house is in a great location on Bankers Hill. The rental appears to have been great at one time but was not as clean as expected. There was mold in the showers, and heating unit. The refrigerator and stove were left dirty. The host sent someone in to clean and they did ok on the stove and refrigerator. If the home gets a deep clean to restore what appears to have been there once, it would be a 5 star rental again. ##### Rick P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony G. 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice place. Clean, quiet and located in a great area. Excellent communication from the owner. ##### Tony G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanine G. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The apartment is lovely. The furnishings are excellent quality and the gardens on site are beautiful. The AC was stretched thin due to the outdoor temps but San Diego cools in the evening and simply opening the windows to cool the place off worked well. The kitchen is well stocked if you choose to cook. The neighborhood is quiet yet close to Balboa Park and restaurants. ![The garden next to the staircase that takes you up to the apartment.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5472a8b2-e5e0-4d73-bda9-3e4a6aa26f2e-1754938085488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![There is a fun pedestrian suspension bridge just a few blocks from the apartment.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/599c50ac-d06b-4241-87c4-b5d2bc8b5acf-1754938262757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jeanine G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann L., Glendale, AZ 9 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Beautiful condo! This is perfect place to stay in San Diego. Great location and quiet neighborhood! It was very clean and so pretty! ##### Ann L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol O. 12 Feb 2019 #### Lovely well appointed apartment. This apartment is beautiful and comfortable. Laura was very attentive to our needs. The location is convenient to everything you could possibly want or need for an enjoyable vacation. If we return to San Diego we will definitely stay here again. ##### Carol O. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger G. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! This is a beautifully decorated house in a wonderful and walkable neighborhood. The carriage house has all the amenities and we found lots of great restaurants within a few blocks. The historic nature of the neighborhood and the proximity to Balboa Park are added benefits. ##### Roger G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M., Kailua, Hawaii 5 Dec 2015 #### Lovely Stay My husband and I spent a week in the upper Carriage House apartment. It was a perfect spot, beautifully decorated, comfortable and quiet. The neighborhood is wonderful, nice restaurants in walking distance and Balboa Park just a few blocks away. The owners checked in to be sure all was well. We happily recommend the Carriage House for a peaceful San Diego visit. ##### Heather M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan J. 8 Feb 2016 #### Great Location! We really enjoyed staying at the Carriage House and especially enjoyed the proximity to everything. The house was very comfortable and cozy and decorated very nicely. The house looked exactly like the pictures which was nice. We felt very comfortable in the house and enjoyed walking to restaurants, Balboa Park and pretty much everywhere. I would definitely recommend this house to my family and friends. I can't wait to come back! ##### Susan J. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad W. 9 Jun 2018 #### Perfect Spot We rented the upstairs floor of the Carriage House as two runners in the 2018 Rock N Roll marathon. The space was truly outstanding - even better than advertised in the reviews. Clean, quiet, very well-appointed, great amenities and Don was a terrific host (super-responsive to questions and always willing to help). The location in Bankers Hill was perfect for our purposes (right near the marathon start), and is a great central location for accessing the city and all that it has to offer. Will plan to come back again. Thanks Don ##### Brad W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia K. 12 Jan 2015 #### An enjoyable stay in San Diego We vacationed in San Diego and stayed at this property for 5 days with our 2 preschool age children. The property has been recently renovated and the interior is professionally decorated. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed as we cooked a few meals at home. The location was ideal for the activities we had planned. We visited Sea World, Petco Park, several downtown museums and restaurants and all were less than a 15 minute drive. There are a lot of restaurant options and grocery stores nearby. Not to mention the owners Laura and Don were very accommodating and personable. When we vacation in San Diego again, we will definitely stay here! Thank you for making out stay an enjoyable one! ##### Sophia K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana H. 21 Apr 2015 #### Spring break in San Diego My family stayed here for almost a week during Spring Break. We had a great time. The Carriage House is very nicely furnished and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and accomodating. The location is great. It's on a quiet street in a nice neighborhood close to Balboa Park. We like to cook and my only complaint is the kitchen could have been a little better equipped. Sharper knives and a serrated bread knife would have been nice. But that's a minor complaint. Overall, this was a lovely place to stay and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. ##### Dana H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken P. 9 Jan 2016 #### Perfect location! This is a beautiful property that is comfortable and attractively decorated. The living area is comfortable and inviting. The bedrooms, while small, are perfectly adequate for a stay of a few days. The beds are comfortable. Although parking is not provided, there is parking on the street. The neighborhood is quiet, except for the signature San Diego airport noise. The property is very well maintained, demonstrating that the owner takes pride in the property. We were even greeted when we arrived by the owner and given a helpful tour. On top of all that, the location is excellent. We were within walking distance of Balboa Park and we made the most of that. Visiting the zoo and museums in the park was convienent and enjoyable. ##### Ken P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassie S., Charlotte, NC 29 Feb 2016 #### Fantastic stay! My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights and were very pleased with our visit to the carriage house. There is plenty of street parking and it is in walking distance to several restaurants and bars. The Hillcrest neighborhood is just a few blocks away as well as Balboa park. The Spruce Street suspension bridge is also just a few blocks away. It is centrally located to the highway and everything was within a 20 minute drive. The carriage house itself is beautiful. The decorations and accommodations were all very well thought out. There is lots of storage in the bathroom and both bedrooms. We had everything we needed and felt right at home. There is a cute balcony, air conditioning and heat, extra blankets and pillows, an ironing board, etc. We couldn't have wished for a better place to spend our time in San Diego. ##### Cassie S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma S. 4 Jan 2019 #### Great Stay! Really Lovely Little Place This is a really nice little place. Don and Laura are fantastic hosts: very thoughtful and very quick to respond to texts. The living room, dining room, and bedrooms are all very nicely decorated and comfortable, including the beds. Each bedroom has a closet with lots of hangers, an extra blanket, suitcase stand, portable heater, and a portable fan, and each bedroom has a chest of drawers. Because this place is relatively newly renovated, almost everything in it is also new and in pristine shape. The balcony adds to the charm of the living room as do the nearby trees. The bathroom is all new, with a modern design. Toiletries are provided. Lots of extra towels. The kitchen is cute and has fancy modern appliances (including a dishwasher). The pots and pans are high quality and have clear lids--really good choices. Definitely a cut above what we usually find at VRBOs. Although I usually cook a lot while on vacation, I did not do that this time. So it is hard for me to fully evaluate the kitchen. I did notice some missing items, such as measuring cups and spoons (there is one 2 cup pyrex measuring cup, but nothing smaller), serving and mixing bowls, potato masher, spatulas (the kind for flipping pancakes or stakes as well as the kind for scraping out bowls) oven mitts, placemats, tablecloth, etc. In general, I'm guessing the kitchen equipment could use a thoughtful inspection by a cook. It did have some things that one cannot always count on, such as wooden spoons and a blender. All this said, there are many wonderful restaurants nearby, including even several vegan restaurants in walking distance, so there will be a lot of temptation, even for good cooks, to eat out. The apartment is also in walking distance of Balboa park and also a little canyon with a walking trail (a couple blocks south). If you are very sensitive to noise, then the fan in the downstairs apartment might bug you, as it is pretty loud. (Not sure if it is a ceiling fan or a bathroom fan.) It's loudest in one of the two bedrooms and audible in most of the rest of the apartment. That said, it is just a fan noise, and for some people that will actually make is \*easier\* to sleep. The apartment is on the second floor of the rear building. The stairs do not have a good railing for people who truly depend on such support. If that is you, I'd choose the downstairs apartment, which is probably just as nice. ##### Emma S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R., Bay Area, CA 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location in Bankers Hill. Clean, bright and comfortable unit in a great location and quiet neighborhood. The rental is near Balboa Park and the Zoo. We would stay here again. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 3 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Strawberry lemonade The property is clean, and I found the courtyard to be inviting and relaxing with the plants, trees, humming birds, and fountain. The parking was an issue most all times of morning, day, and evening. We would loop many times and sometimes find parking on the same street but sometimes have to park around the block. The biggest improvement I would suggest are better mattresses and pillows. The beds are HARD and there are basically 3 pillows per each of 2 bedrooms. Most of the pillows were completely flat. We only cooked once while staying and could have used a couple utencils in kitchen but the kitchen is actually supplied quite well. Since we mostly used the location to sleep I wish our sleep had been more comfortable. Oh and there is one AC unit so we used the many fans the owner supplied to cool down. We kept curtains closed during day and that seemed to help. We are used to central AC so this was different for us. However, we really did enjoy our stay at this location. It's location is great for getting to most any major attraction. ##### Heather B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald D., Rancho Mirage, California 16 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San Diego trip It’s a lovely & comfortable apartment. It’s allows me to bring my small dog & the area is a good area to walk dogs ##### Gerald D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. 30 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot perfect location This is an incredibly cute Spanish style carriage house in Banker’s Hill, and the vibe of both the place and neighborhood are top notch. Everything was spot on for our stay! ##### David C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H. 24 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This place is great, I will let my friends know about it! ##### Jason H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane W. 8 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cozy Cottage I was nervous since this was my first time and I will say it was so effortless . This home was so warm and homey I enjoyed my time spent there. I wouldn’t hesitate booking this home again! ##### Shane W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### roger h. 23 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Banker’s Hill Commentary Enjoyed the stay. Quaint, clean and classy place. Felt very safe in that part of town. Felt the bedrooms could have been a bit warmer as my visit was in December and they were/are a ways from the central heater/furnace. ##### roger h. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey F. 18 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment and location A great upper apartment with a great location… close to Blanks Park and downtown, Hillcrest, etc. Very comfortable, nicely appointed and exactly as pictured. We spent more time inside than we expected because we enjoyed the space so much. Would absolutely stay here again. ##### Jeffrey F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ---