Summary:
*****Please note, this unit is located right under a flight path and can be noisy due to air traffic during active flight hours!*****
The Space:
You will adore this ADORABLE cozy cottage located in the heart of San Diego! Only a few blocks away from Little Italy, Balboa Park, the Zoo and the Gaslamp! Please note, this unit is located right under a flight path and can be noisy due to air traffic during active flight hours! However, it’s quite a majestic scene to watch those aircrafts right above descend for landing!
Please note that the unit is located on the ground level surrounded by grass and orange trees, so ants might be encountered if food is lying around the place.
This cottage is ideally located between beautiful Balboa Park, the Gaslamp & Little Italy. Surrounded by historic homes, local restaurants, and unique bars; this spot is the perfect home base for your San Diego experience.
You’ll get to enjoy a lovely front yard which is perfect for your 4 legged friends and is decorated with blooming Valencia orange trees and lemon trees (which you are welcome to pick and enjoy!). Right at the entrance, you`ll see a lovely kitchen table that is perfect for a gathering of friends and family!
Get ready for a spacious bedroom with fresh plush linens and private bathroom with a tub to relax after a long day of taking in the magic of San Diego! This bungalow is fully equipped with a convenient washer & dryer on the premises, a cozy kitchen and basic cooking utensils.
A few blocks away, you`ll find yourself in the heart of Little Italy and can enjoy it’s assortment of fantastic restaurants and bars! From there, you`re a hop and a skip away from our beautiful marina! You don`t want to miss the Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market every Saturday which draws crowds to enjoy its wide variety of produce, gourmet food and craft products.
This city truly has something for everyone and is especially kid-friendly and dog-friendly so bring them along!
Guest Access:
Sleeping Accommodations:
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Sleeps up to 2)
Air mattress common area ( sleeps up to 2)
Complimentary Items:
Freshly made beds with plush pillows for your comfort
Hangers provided!
Bath towels to accommodate all guests, hand towels, and wash cloths
Kitchen : hand soap, sponge, dish soap, dishwasher soap, a roll of paper towels, and trash bags
Bathroom : Fragrant shampoo and conditioner. Body Wash and two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
***This welcome kit is meant to cover your needs before you get to the store to do your shopping. Make sure to take a quick inventory before you shop to ensure you have everything you will need during your stay.***
General :
Pets are welcome!
Free Wi-Fi internet access
Washer/Dryer on the premises
Iron and Ironing Board
Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
Refrigerator
Oven/Stovetop
Coffee Maker
Basic Cookware and Utensils
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Coffee mugs
Outdoor Features:
Spacious community yard with lemon trees and Valencia orange trees
Parking:
Free street parking
The Neighborhood:
Ideally located between beautiful Balboa Park & Little Italy, Bankers Hill is a local favorite. Filled with historic homes, local restaurants and bars, and just a short walk to the myriad of restaurants in Little Italy, this cottage is the perfect place for your San Diego home base.
Local favorites within walking distance include The Balboa, Wet Stone, Bankers Hill Restaurant, Cucina Urbana, Pizzicata, Ballast Point Brewery, Civico 45, Ironside & Mona Lisa.
Little Italy is a 10 minute walk just west of the 5, and offers a range of fantastic local shops and restaurants. Beautiful and historic Balboa Park is also a short walk and is a must-see San Diego destination filled with over 17 museums, several gardens, miles of hiking trails and several delicious restaurants.
Additionally, the Gaslamp Quarter is located just 1 mile south and is only a short Uber ride away. Guests can also walk 10 minutes west to San Diego Bay to enjoy a short ferry ride to Coronado Island, home to Coronado Beach, consistently rated the best beach in the country.
Getting Around:
Getting around is easy in San Diego. Public transportation is widely available with a bus stop around the corner. Uber & Lyft is available within minutes, and city-provided bicycle rental racks are located just a few blocks away. Guests can also walk to several train station & trolley stops in Little Italy including Santa Fe Depot.
Other Things to Note:
Please note, this unit is located right under a flight path and can be noisy due to air traffic during active flight hours!
Arrival / Departure:
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
** Early Check-in or Late Check-out may be available at an additional cost of $50! Please let us know if you are interested.
Interaction with Guests:
We are longtime San Diego residents, and we love to help our guests get the most out of their time with us. We have partnerships with some of the best tour operators in the city, and we love to recommend activities and restaurants.