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2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts.

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Dining room with large airy windows. seats four very comfortably.
50’s vintage. modern amenities stove & full size fridge!
Kitchen with two original Jalousie glass windows- quintessential California!
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Diversionary Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, J.A. Cooley Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts.

Enjoy a private fully fenced yard, immaculate clean 2 bdrm house + sofa bed (sleeps 6) with 1 bathroom. Fresh paint throughout, new double bed and queen bed, crate and barrel high quality sofa bed -super comfy. Decorative fireplace, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave and styled to enjoy and relax. Blender, toaster and coffee machine of course!

Authentic 50's decor, vintage look for grown ups to feel grown up. Located in the university Heights area of San Diego which is a family friendly neighborhood. Walk to Park Boulevard and grab breakfast treats at Good Omen, then Yipao coffee for authentic Columbian Coffee. Get your hippest outfits on for dinner at Madison or relax at a casual brewery Kairoa. If you are a vegetarian then you must try Plumeria! Better yet- great ten min walk or quick rideshare to the ICONIC Lafayette for the night scene! Named Esquire's Best New Hotel in the USA for 2024! It's a MUST SEE. (https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a60319627/the-lafayette-san-diego-best-new-hotel-2024/)

Walk along Adams Avenue and see antique Row- cute little shopping boutiques, and other restaurants and coffee shops and bakeries. Enjoy this property that has been newly refreshed with a gorgeous 50’s style pink kitchen and gold knobs. Great spaces and furnishings to take photos that will stand out in your memories. Have your morning coffee on the front porch and enjoy dinner in the outdoor dining area. relax in the cosy backyard that is fully fenced and private. Landscaped with beautiful ficus trees and palm trees, you have a peaceful, friendly and safe neighborhood. Looks like 2 dogs for every person who live in the area. Very close to three freeways for easy access to San Diego’s attractions. Only a seven minute drive to Balboa Park and the zoo. Close to downtown and beaches. Quick 6 min drive to Snap Dragon Stadium also for events. We have had many people come stay here to attend concerts, graduations and weddings.
This is a 1950's cottage accessing it's front door through the alley like many homes in the area! There is a private gate to the porch where your porch faces the interior back yard with privacy. PARKING:
Parking would work for a very small car only like a Mini Cooper . (in the garage. ) larger vehicles will need to find parking on the street.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take all used towels, washcloths, kitchen cloths and bathmats in a pile on bathroom floor. No need to strip the beds. Turn off all a/c or heating units and lights.
Put back the items or furniture you may have moved to its proper original location.
Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink, please either hand wash or start a load in the dishwasher. Report to me any damage at all, so we can address it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely No Smoking of Any Kind within the House. This includes VAPING. The smell, carcinogens and allergens cannot be in the house.
Leave the house in the condition you found it. No garbage and no dirty dishes. Any damage or missing items - you are responsible for the cost.
Be honest when booking number of guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-09189L, 651747
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

About the area

San Diego

University Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Waterfront Park and Birch Aquarium are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Diversionary Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • J.A. Cooley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TapRoom Beer Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonny’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheers - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts.?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts. on 13 July 2026 start from AU$357, 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 2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 bdrm midcentury vibe, new pink kitchen! 7 mins zoo/Balboa. Walk to rstrnts. located?

Located in University Heights, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Balboa Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from San Diego Zoo. Mission Valley Mall and Adams Avenue Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Rio Vista Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Benna's place was great. Clean, comfortable and cozy. Loved the outdoor space. Located in a nice area very walkable to great restaurants and places to grab coffee.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we absolutely love the location and love this property! Beena is also wonderful and super communicative! Awesome place and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Beautiful place!

Beautiful place and great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffenie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an incredible time! We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

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

Amazing place!

The place and location was great! Really cute inside, depicted well in the photos. Central area with fun cafes and restaurants within walking distance! Overall, an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

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

Great house and location!

Can’t say enough great things. Cute and clean in a great location! Super easy booking process.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiwei L.

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

Cute and convenient stay in center SD

It comes with everything we need for 3 adults and 1 toddler. Walking distance to nice coffee shops and university heights. Close drive to the zoo. We had a good time there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annalisa c.

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

University heights cottage

Beena was very helpful when the Vrbo app was down. The cottage was very clean & the neighborhood was great! As promised, lots of great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Trip to see family

Private, quaint and lovingly restored bungalow home. we loved the space and the location was near our family. We hope to stay here again . thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eriica A.

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

Charming private get-away

Thank you Beena for such a charming place for us to stay. We had a great time! This place we super clean and private. The décor is delightful and the private yard space was the gem of it all; plus, it was super close to many restaurants for us to walk too. Thanks again. We will be back for another stay soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Perfect house close to everything

We visited San Diego for a friend’s birthday and wanted a nice cozy place to stay that we could walk to places or take a short Uber ride. This cozy 2 bedroom house fit our needs perfectly. The host was quick to respond to any questions and made sure everything met our needs. Lots of coffee shops and restaurants to visit in the morning for breakfast before we headed out was nice. I recommend staying here if you want somewhere close to all the sights and awesome neighborhoods.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Adorable and perfect location

The place is exactly what you see online. Adorable and very cozy. My husband and I came for a long weekend and the location is walking distance to great restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The patio/backyard area is adorable and we had everything that we needed. Short drive to so many other places to visit like the Zoo and Balboa Park. The icing on the cake was the host! She is super attentive and responds quickly. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie W.

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

Do it

Host has great communication skills. If you need something, they are on it. My wife is a clean freak, and she was estatic when we got there on how organized and clean the place was. Neighbors were very polite, and so quiet never heard them. Pretty much 15 minutes to everywhere, dog beach, mission beach, downtown, sea world. Liquor/ market store one block away. Private yard and outdoor area. decor was fun, beds were very comfortable. ….. just do it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute house/apartment, well-setup with nice amenities. Lovely porch and other outdoor living areas. Private, great neighborhood. Walked to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by BEENA MASELLIS

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I'd be delighted to host you at my house if you already have reviews showing you take good care of the places you stay. I hail from Edmonton, Canada but moved to San Diego because I love the weather and lifestyle that SD offers. I hike almost every day with my dog! I enjoy exploring neighborhoods and restaurants so please ask me some tips of where to hang out or where to eat!

Why they chose this property

University Heights is a family friendly neighborhood where there are two dogs to every one person. :) It reminds me of a vacation getaway, like in a mountain town or something. You wouldn't believe how many birds are in my yard! People are friendly and I really like that I can walk to coffee shops, restaurants and little shops close by. Esquire named the LAFAYETTE hotel as the best new hotel in the USA 2024 - and I have walked there from this house. It was safe and I like all the old spanish houses. Within driving distance is a whole foods, snap dragon stadium, balboa and beaches. The loud bar scene and super touristy very young and wild scene steered by alcohol is not present in this area and that is another huge bonus. The party goers like the louder parts of north park and gas lamp when visiting San Diego so I tend to have more mature guests or families.

What makes this property unique

My property has a private fenced yard. The front porch is quiet and really nice to sit and enjoy a coffee. Being tucked into a residential street with other families yet walkable to coffee shops and restaurants makes this property a true vacation getaway, a home away from home. You will like this place to sit and lounge outside, in privacy!
Coming and going with your own private entrance. I really styled the place to give you a retro vibe but still stylish because I bought all new linens, new pillows and new mattresses.
You will feel comfortable and relaxed. I have had a few couples come and enjoy their anniversary together and they found it a romantic space perfect for two.

When you see some of the original features of this place, like the rounded corner kitchen cabinets which I painted in an updated pink to really highlight the original 1950's aura that the cottage projects!
The ironing board that pops out of the wall like we have seen in 50's shows., a front door peep hole, Jalousie California windows in the kitchen. I hadn't seen those type of windows until moving to San Diego because you cannot have that kind of window in the cold weather of Canada! I hope you will enjoy all the birds in the large trees and relax.

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