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Swanky Loft at Balboa Park

Apartment with a water park, near Port of San Diego

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Swanky Loft at Balboa Park

Originally built in 1933 as a large commercial furniture warehouse it has been transformed into a vibrant multi purpose space of residential lofts & boutique businesses located directly across the street from World renowned Balboa Park.
The space
Spacious open loft with exposed ceilings - hardwood floors throughout, extraordinary natural light, over 700sf of classic mid-century furnishings & space. Stocked kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven & refrigerator. Queen sized bed with luxurious mattress and bedding, living room with TV & bar, washer/dryer, new shower & air conditioning/heat
For the best experience, we encourage guests to read through the listing, where all important details are provided for a smooth and easy stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1) Maximum occupancy is 2. You will be asked to leave the loft if violated and forfeit your deposit. No non registered guest.
2) Entire security deposit will be for forfeited if house rules are violated. NO SMOKING of any substance! NO ANIMALS or pets due to allergies
No filming or videos. Stairs, Subject to city noise and flight path noise

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-03435L, 620324
Property # 1329832vb

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Bankers Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment 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 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. Kayaking, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 8 min drive
  • 5th Avenue Station - 13 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho Mexican Food & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mostra Coffee at Banker’s Hill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SRO Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Books & Records - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Balboa Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanky Loft at Balboa Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swanky Loft at Balboa Park?

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swanky Loft at Balboa Park on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$356.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Swanky Loft at Balboa Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swanky Loft at Balboa Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swanky Loft at Balboa Park located?

Located in Bankers Hill, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Copley Symphony Hall and Waterfront Park. Port of San Diego and Petco Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). 5th Avenue Station is 13 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bed was amazing..so comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and the host was timely with all communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, as advertised. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dtheswan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

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

Cute loft in a great location

Great stay cute loft in a great location. Would definitely come up and stay again for a couple more days to see more of San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and location. Walk to Balboa Park, Little Italy, waterfront as well as neighborhood spots. But not as congested as downtown. William and Kelly were responsive, clear and helpful. Hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay. Easy access to downtown via a Lyft or uber. Planes flying over a lot but once you get used to it, it’s really not that bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Everything met our expectations

Great location for our needs. Very clean. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Wonderful!

Clean and wonderful studio loft. In walking distance to all the good stuff in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tomiko W.

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

Stay at loft walking distance to Balboa Park

My daughter and I stayed here during our short stay in San Diego. Check in was easy and smooth and location looked as pictures presented. The location was walking distance to Balboa Park which was perfect considering that was the main reason we were in town. We had read online that other people noted the plane noise was distracting. It definitely was and the location is in a business hallway, so sleeping in wasn’t great as you could hear everyone clomping down the hall and chatting. A great location but maybe not for the light sleepers or those who wish to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This loft space was very cool and the owners were lovely to work with. It was very close to everything we needed and was a comfortable place to stay. I know a few other people already mentioned the biggest downside - the airplanes. Although there are mixed reviews about how disruptive being in the flight path for the airport is, we found it very distracting. They are quite loud and fly very low over the neighborhood. The other problem we had is the window covering ms are too sheer to block out any light. While this may be fine for early risers or sound sleepers, it was a little hard for us with the street lights at night and bright daylight in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

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

Short Stay

Lovely. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arni R.

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

Excellent location and spacious loft!

The loft was spacious and comfortable. It was perfect for relaxing after socialising and being in public. There is an entrance to the building on the fit floor and I felt completely safe the entire time. No direct street access from the loft gives you a secure feel. I look forward to staying here agin next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALEED H.

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

Great place

It was very clean, spacious and had all of the amenities needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

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

Great spot

One large room with clean hardwood floors, easy enough to get in/out. Parking was simple. Neighborhood good/safe and walkable. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

next to Balboa Park

right next to Balboa Park and relatively close to the airport. good location. exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

giovanna l.

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

wonderful loft

Everything was great clean and comfy thank you again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ori F.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Comfortable & Great Value!

We loved the loft. It’s well appointed with lovely furniture and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Communication was top notch, and the location is so convenient to downtown. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki W.

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

Close to everything

The loft is situated close to Balboa Park, the Zoo, Little Italy, the Gaslamp District and Petco Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Amazing Loft

AMAZING!! Beautiful loft. Comfortable bed and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie D.

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

Love the Loft

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay in this city loft! Very comfy and cozy!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

San Diego - Bankers Hill Spot

Incredible comfortable and clean spot to land for a few days in wonderful San Diego. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great location

We were happy with the unit. When staying here you should be aware there will be a lot of noise from being under the flight path for planes landing at SD Airport... Like every minute until late in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac K.

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

It was grwat

I have no complaint. Balboa park is beautiful. If you stay here you have to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelly

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Please note this property is in downtown and in the landing flight pattern for San Diego. It is subject to city noise, air traffic and emergency vehicles. Close proximity to airport, hospitals and freeways. There is no elevator and must use stairs to access. SD city allows construction from 7AM-7PM. Which you could hear from time to time.
We do not allow pets/animals of any kind because we have a family member allergic to dog/animal dander/ hair. .Use LBX to prevent loss of keys

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