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Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C

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A modern loft bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window with a city view, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a potted plant, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a large window.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a shower, and a brick accent wall.
A modern loft bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Bankers Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment is near theme parks and near a water park. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarfish - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cloak and Petal - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Zen Penthouse w/Dream Bathroom & Views by Little Italy and Convention C located?

Located in the centre of San Diego, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Port of San Diego and San Diego Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 15 minutes by foot and America Plaza Trolley Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space-great location! We walked EVERYWHERE! The bed was sooo comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Get Away

What a great place to stay! Location is awesome and the place was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay & get away for a few days. The wet room was amazing & so relaxing. So close to everything...Little Italy, Balboa Park, etc.! Highly Recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, fantastic, great neighborhood, surprisingly very quiet, and the views and shower were added extras that made it feel glamorous.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and convenient location

This is our second time staying in the loft located at Banks Hill. Absolutely love the location and convenience of this beautiful loft. It has everything we wanted and needed during our stay. I would highly recommend this property as a great couple get a way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I book this place again

This spot is a gem. The view was great, the place was clean, the bathroom was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

This is a perfect location for experiencing everything San Diego has to offer. Walkable to a bunch of great neighborhoods, and in my opinion, located in one of the best places to come home to. The room itself is really nice, with an amazing view of planes coming in to land.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, walkable neighborhood with views

We had a wonderful time! The home is historic and beautiful and the attic was the perfect size for my husband and me. We walked to several attractions including Balboa Park and dinner. Check in was a breeze. We would absolutely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this property for someone very important to me to celebrate a 44th birthday. From the photos and the location, it looked absolutely perfect. Although I did not personally attend the stay, Ricardo was incredibly helpful and responded to all of my inquiries in a timely manner. Based on my booking experience and his professionalism, I would give this stay a 10/10 and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the San Diego area." Thanks again Ricardo — Tara
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property smack in the middle of San Diego

The property was great and exactly as advertised. The host was always timely in responding and also had several solid suggestions and thing to do in the area. As for the location, it is within a comfortable walking distance of Little Italy and Balboa Park (2 great spots to check out)!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zen Penthouse

Stayed over 4th of the July long weekend (4) nights. Absolutely one of the best VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed in. The Penthouse was amazing, clean, and easy to get to. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to stay in this area of San Diego. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location!

Rick's place was great for our little family. It's not baby proofed, but we kept a close eye on the kids, and they had fun. We especially enjoyed the view from the living room and watching the planes land/take off. The place is clean, well equipped, and with comfortable beds. We didn't have an issue finding parking. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego weekend adventure

This property was beyond adorable. Perfect and quaint. Very clean, comfy bed, pillows and sheets. Good location, minutes from downtown and the zoo. Great recommendations provided by owner for restaurants. We loved the view of bay and airport. Planes flying over all day but the insulation and penthouse construction blocked 90% of the sound. So all you get is cool views of planes landing and taking off, without noise disturbance. Gave the location additional character.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

The Zen Penthouse is truly is a fabulous little "Gem." During my seven-night stay, I found everything I needed for a delightful experience. The well-appointed kitchen allowed me to cook many of my own meals, and the spa-like bathroom was truly wonderful - I particularly loved the large rainforest shower, complete with high-quality towels and robe. The king bed was incredibly comfortable, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 for comfort and bedding. Ricardo and his team ensured that everything was in perfect order. Looking forward to my next visit! Ron
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing. I personally would like to have a curtain to shower but the bathroom was nice. Overall great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The Apartment was suited to our needs and in a great location. The only downside side was lots of stairs for our small dogs to navigate but it worked out fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic place in a great location

My wife, son and I stayed there for a week for a wedding and to do a little golfing around the area. Our other place we had lined up for the week canceled on us 5 days prior, so we search the site and found this little gem. Honestly I think it was a better place than our first selection. The penthouse floor is a little quirky with the angled ceilings but the couch was super comfy and plenty of room in both bedrooms. Kitchen and dining areas were modern and great. Loved having the washer and dryer. I could have brought fewer clothes and just washed and reused. We brought our own washing/drying supplies but the place already had that to use. You can hear and see planes land at the airport nearby, but that was part of the charm. If the tv was on in the main room or we had the supplied fan on in the bedroom for white noise you can’t hear the airplanes. Maybe the only knock I might have on the place was the dim lighting in the bathroom. It affected my wife more than me. The location is close to a lot of attractions around the San Diego area. Overall a very pleasing place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience.

One of the most pleasant and clean VRBO properties. I travel often and am impressed with the service and cleanliness this particular home provides.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Medical conference at convention centre

Rented the property to attend conference with young adult son and his girlfriend. Perfect space for us. Good location for us. Nice neighbourhood. Enjoyed being near Little Italy. Nice (30 minute) walk to conference centre. Easy access out of the city. Very good, clear communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful time

Easy check in, great parking and very clean. We had such a wonderful time. It's a lovely and safe neighborhood. The hot tub was a major bonus too. The house has everything you need. Also, the beds and linens are so comfortable too. Would highly recommend. Thank you again for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This property was lovely and also well equipped with everything we needed. The main room is more spacious than it appears in the pictures, but otherwise the pictures are accurate. It’s in a quiet residential neighborhood within easy walking distance of Balboa Park and Little Italy, and while there is some noise from the airplanes, we didn’t find it bothersome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

4 nights in san diego

This place is well located, street parking not too much of a hassle, reasonably quiet given the fact that you are extremely near the airport. Nice kitchen, great view, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romantic getaway

My husband and I stayed here to reconnect. What a perfect setting. It was very romantic and we had everything we needed for a Great stay. We will definitely come back. Thank you foe everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

It’s a fantastic place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 day stay

Rick was great to work with. Parking late at night was sort of a challenge, but overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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