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Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman

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A house with a blue door, white picket fence, and a small porch with chairs.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining table set with yellow placemats, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black and white checkered floor, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, white shelving, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hotel Circle

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rich's Nightclub - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Town and Country San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crest Taco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$820, 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.

How much is parking at Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of UC San Diego Health and Hotel Circle. Balboa Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fashion Valley Transit Center Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thanks for the kind review! So glad it worked out great for your family. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and bright little bungalow in Hillcrest near to UCSD Medical Center.Well stocked kitchen. Very convenient driveway parking space.Guests will appreciate the owner’s efforts to make their stay comfortable. Quite satisfied .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Thanks for the great review! So glad you loved the bungalow, the kitchen, and the convenient parking. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cheerful place to spend 10 days in San Diego. Hillcrest has amazing restaurants and a beachy, urban feel. The house is a quaint, old San Diego house which was perfect for me as I’m a San Diegan but have lived in Europe for 25 years. Before you rent, read the full description to the house to make sure that it’s the kind of place you’re looking for.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Hi Vivienne. Thanks so much! Glad the house's classic San Diego charm and Hillcrest's vibe made for a great stay after your years in Europe. Appreciate you pointing future guests to the full description too. Hope to host you again next time you're back! -Vacation Rentals by Aaron
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was definitely quirky! Fun decor and colors throughout the whole house. It was cozy and comfortable with everything we needed. The only thing that was a little difficult was the bathroom and bathroom door locks. They are a little stiff to lock and you had to go through the main bedroom house the bathroom which was just sometimes a hard privacy issue. Overall great little space in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Hi Angelina. Thanks for the fun, honest review! Glad the quirky decor made for a cozy, comfortable stay. Appreciate the feedback on the bathroom door and layout — good to know. So happy you enjoyed the location overall, hope to host you again soon! -Vacation Rentals by Aaron
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute property. nice to have a place to park! And nice to be able to bring our dog. A very walkable neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Birthday Trip!

We loved the location and size of the home. It was convenient to everything we wanted to see. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Hi Danielle. Thanks for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the location. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests. Can't wait to welcome you back soon! -Vacation Rentals by Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

It was a very cute property. Great for our short family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you! Thank you and see you again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Extreme heat in living room area- ACs on window not enough
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Staycation

Clean, well decorated and awesome location. We needed a quick getaway and loved staying at this adorable place. We were able to walk to all the restaurants, which is so convenient especially because parking at Hillcrest is a challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the clean, well-decorated space and the awesome location. It's great to hear that our place was the perfect quick getaway for you, especially with the convenience of walking to restaurants in Hillcrest. We understand how challenging parking can be, so we're happy it worked out well for you. Thanks again, and we look forward to hosting you on your next visit! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall a great stay

Enjoyed our time at this location. Very central to many of our activities. Cute little house that worked well for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you, Mark! Thank you and see you again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great home and location

We loved staying at the rental, it was in a prime location. So much good food around, and everything we wanted to do was either walking distance or just a 10-15 minute drive. Place was comfortable and had everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location

Wonderful host, location and home. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Hi Sandi. Thank you for the 5-star review! We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We stayed at this place with another couple, so the two bedrooms were great. You can access both bedrooms through separate entrances, and there’s a jack-and-jill bathroom in between the bedrooms. The place was clean and adorably quirky. Lots of A/C units kept the house cool during our summer stay. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hillcrest Haven

Walking distance to shops, food, bookstores, thrift shops! We loved the location and the fenced area for our pup. Great stay..will definitely book next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Hi Vicky. Thanks for the 5-star review! It is great to hear that you enjoy the location and the fenced area of the home. Hope to see you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three week stay.

Everything was fantastic. Host was communicative. Great location, very walkable. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
Hi Nicole. Thanks for leaving us a wonderful review. We're glad you had a great stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
We're so happy you loved your experience with us! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty much perfect! This property had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Classic California Bungalow

A charming property, in a great neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback, Terry! It was a pleasure having you! See you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego Weekend

Great property that is clean and very walkable to shopping and restaurants in Hillcrest neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Hi Scott. Thanks for leaving a review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to San Diego

Definitely quirky, but also very homely. Conveniently located to food and a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Hi Shereef. Thanks for leaving us a 5 star review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Everything was as advertised. The property had all the fixings of home. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
We're so happy you loved your experience with us, Kevin! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

The house was a cozy respite when I was in town helping to care for my ailing mom. The decor is cheerful and the furnishings and bed comfortable. The neighborhood has easy access to shops, restaurants and grocery stores and is an easy hop to Hwy 163.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Hi Eve, thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and the loved location. We look forward to having you back soon! - Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We came to San Diego for our daughter's baby shower. This was the perfect size, perfect location, and perfect home to unwind in. We loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you, Scott! Looking forward to having you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego

Our stay was great! So close to everything San Diego has to offer. The community was safe with areas to eat within walking distance. The house had all the items listed and we were very happy with our stay! We will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Thank you for the kind review! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the location and felt safe in the area. It’s great that we were able to accommodate everything you needed for a comfortable stay. I’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in San Diego! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Hillcrest!

The house in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA was just as advertised. It is a beautiful place with a very friendly decor. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen well-appointed. We will look for it again next time we are in San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Hi Richard. We appreciate your positive feedback about our home. Hope to see you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron
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