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4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
View to Coronado Bridge
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo

Professionally designed, newly remodeled light and bright free standing Penthouse with designer furnishings, big art and panoramic view deck with firepit off the spacious great room. 3 equally sized large bedrooms for up to 8 guests with 2 dedicated workspaces and ample closet space. Washer, dryer and gas grill. One shower bath and one tub/shower bath. Reserved tandem parking for two cars. Located in the walkable, family-friendly neighborhood of historic Golden Hill. Near Zoo, Balboa Park, yoga, municipal golf course, trendy restaurants, coffee spots and nightlife. Easy access to Airport, Downtown San Diego, and Beaches.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The City of San Diego noise ordinance requires tha
If you bring your dog with you, do not leave him a

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 642260, STR-04660L
Property # 3295446vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

San Diego

Golden Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Diego City College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chicano Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Balboa Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bed Penthouse w/City View Deck and Firepit. Near Zoo located?

Located in Golden Hill, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, Petco Park and San Diego Zoo. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km). City College Trolley Station is 22 minutes by foot and 25th - Commercial Station is 23 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. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wasif H.

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

Great VRBO, exactly as described

Had a good time here. Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patra P.

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

Great Getaway for the Family!

We absolutely loved everything about this place. Thank you for providing a memorable experience for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raz N.

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

Fun place!

I definitely recommend staying at Lynn's place. Check in was super easy and the apartment is in a great neighbourhood. Perfect for friends or families visiting San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Gem of a place

Clean, modern, comfy beds. Host was responsive, and accommodating. Great location to ballpark and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Lindsay, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Penthouse. Thank you for being a perfect guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

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

2 night getaway

3 couple's, we loved the roof top patio watching the planes overhead. Close to the park and buses.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed the Penthouse and the City view deck!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Enjoyable stay

Lovely property fit our family needs very well. Lots of space in the bedrooms and open concept to gather upstairs. The surrounding neighbourhood was also very pleasant to walk around in. Very central location to many of the sites we took in. I would book this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
We are delighted that your family enjoyed the Penthouse and the Golden Hill neighborhood! We would love to have you again. If you have a larger group, we have two other 3/2 units that are unique but just as nice on the same parcel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather C.

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

Family Getaway

Our family of 8 stayed here and had a nice visit. Very convenient to get to attractions and downtown. The rooftop deck was awesome. We spent most of our time out there and helped everyone not feel crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2024
We are so pleased that your family enjoyed the Penthouse and rooftop! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent place

The place and location was excellent. Nothing better than sitting outside to relax after a day of work. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

Perfect stay in San Diego

My friends and I had an amazing time staying at this penthouse. The rooms were clean and we loved the natural lighting on the top floor. Our favorite was the patio area, it was a perfect environment to spend time together. Definitely will be back here when we visit San Diego again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
We are so pleased you enjoyed The Penthouse and especially the city view private deck! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Stay for conference

Well equipped and quiet neighbors
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena E.

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

Quick getaway

We loved being so close to the ball park and zoo. Everything was super easy my children loved watching the airplanes coming in to land. Comfortable place to be. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina D.

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

Great Time in SD

This penthouse was exactly as listed. We had a group of 8 and never felt crowded. The location was 10 minutes from everything! When we return to SD we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the Penthouse! If you have a larger group on your next visit, we have two other 3 bedroom 2 bath lofts on the same parcel which are also nicely appointed and unique. We would be delighted to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Great property

This was a very nice place to stay. There was a large area to play games, nice outdoor area with a seating area around a table fire pit. The bedrooms had a nice configurations of beds. Large area to keep clothing. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Suzanne, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Penthouse!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille S.

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

Great Property!

Rented Lynn's penthouse for a quick trip with my family and it was lovely! The photos are accurate, check-in process was a breeze, and Lynn is really nice and responsive. The penthouse is cute and modern, really clean and well-appointed with new appliances. I think anyone could easily book this property for extended stays, as there are little desks perfect for remote working in each bedroom. Would totally book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for the thoughtful and outstanding review of The Penthouse! Camille! We would be delighted to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff A.

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

Nice layout for a two-family stay

We had two families of 4 staying and the layout of the place was ideal: 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms with queen mattresses, and a third bedroom with two double beds for kids (the siblings shared beds). The upstairs is the common space, so that was also great in keeping noise contained for after the kids went to bed. The place had some minor cleanliness issues (some hair in the shower, upstairs smelled due to something lingering in the garbage disposal, some stains in the sheets), but overall it was a smooth and pleasant stay for two families looking to make the most of San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Clean, comfortable and close

The three words in the title essentialist everything about this property. It is close to the heart of downtown San Diego and yet enough away that it is easy to get to Balboa Park and other areas of the city. The penthouse is quite comfortable with 3 ample sized bedrooms all in the main level of the house that is situated over the parking area and above the sound of the street. There are two bathrooms on the main floor situated among the bedrooms that are convenient to all of the guests. Each room has plenty of natural light with shades to be able to keep privacy and sleep late without stray morning light. Upstairs from the bedrooms is a living room area and open kitchen with all of the amenities for comfortable living for several days. On the outside patio/deck adjoining the kitchen area is a gas grill, sitting area and a fire pit. All in all this was a terrific place to stay, that included WiFi tv, and covered parking for 2 cars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Perfect Space

We rented the Penthouse for a family vacation in San Diego and it turned out to be the perfect space for us. First, the location is very central allowing easy drives to Zoo, Downtown, Coronado, Mission Bay, La Jolla, etc. The neighborhood was quaint and felt safe with coffee shops and grocery shopping nearby. The fact that there is parking for 2 cars is incredibly helpful considering how difficult parking seems in general in San Diego. In terms of the inside, it is exactly as advertised. It’s spacious for a family with multiple kids and well laid out. (Kids LOVED their own rooms) The space is new, well maintained, nicely decorated and very clean. The outdoor space is just as shown in the pictures and is really nice. It’s a great spot for morning coffee and happy hour! There are numerous places that would be great for a “work from home” situation. Lynn, the host, was exceptional with easy and fast communication before and during our stay. My wife left her brand new bathing suit hanging on the back of a door and Lynn contacted us and sent it back to her. That was a beautiful and unexpected touch. I would highly recommend this space and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Steve, Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family!

About the host

Hosted by Peter Hamilton

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We are empty nesters and have lived in San Diego since 1985. Creating the short term rentals at The Post Office Lofts and sharing our beautiful city with visitors who are both local and come to us from afar is a delight for us.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the landmark Golden HIll post office building, built in the 1960's, in 2020. We were attracted to the wide streets, historic homes, and mature landscaping of the charming Golden Hill neighborhood. The property, which had been remodeled into 3 apartment units in 2012 but was somewhat run down, offered an intriguing opportunity.
The parcel included The Penthouse which was built during the apartment conversion on the north parking lot of the post office, thus becoming the fourth unit. The other 3 units
have been remodeled to offer one long term rental and two other short-term rentals. Offering up to 9 bedrooms and sleeping for up to 23 (not counting babies!), the Post Office Lofts is a perfect vacation spot for larger groups in town for weddings, reunions and other celebrations.

What makes this property unique

Our visitors love the urban location of the Post Office Lofts. The Penthouse is an ideal spot for families as well as adults traveling together to explore San Diego. One of the few properties in Golden Hill with a City view, the deck with soft seating, firepit and cafe lights off the second level great room is a cozy gathering space to enjoy the cool San Diego evenings or early morning coffee. The bedrooms are spacious and similar in size and offer a full wall of closet space in each, unlike a typical older home in the area that would have much smaller spaces and limited storage. The gleaming white kitchen offers a large dining table for up to 8 and an adjacent living room with large screen tv. New, fresh and light filled...a lovely place to stay!

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