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Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego

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A living room with a gray sofa, a white coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a central courtyard with a reflective pool, and palm trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a colorful rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a door leading to a kitchen, and a rug on the floor.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Rich's Nightclub
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this apartment. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Rich's Nightclub - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marston House - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crest Taco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Number One Fifth Avenue - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego located?

Located in Hillcrest, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of UC San Diego Health, Balboa Park and Hotel Circle. San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for our San Diego vacation.. lots of great restaurants nearby to enjoy!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to stay. Had everything we needed and more. The host was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great to stay at. The location is amazing and close to everything you want to do in San Diego. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was really great! Worked perfectly for our guys trip. Wasn’t a far uber from north park, Gaslamp, the zoo, etc. We would totally stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and the location was close to restaurants within walking distance. The parking was very tight for an SUV. The beds were comfortable and we had a great time during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Walkable neighborhood. Difficult to find parking unless you can fit in the small space provided in the back. Good location to eateries. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean space as described, host was helpful and communicative. It's an apartment on the first floor of a gated building, very walkable in the Hillcrest neighborhood. The lighting in the unit is more dim than the photos suggest, but it's still a solid unit and location for the price. As for parking, it's tight but we were able to park a 2016 Honda CRV (just had to hop out of the car before the driver parked). Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place!

Great place to stay. My husband and I with my mom and 5 year old stayed for 4 nights and it was very comfortable.Walking distance to many food spots! Easy parking. Only thing i wasnt prepared for was bringing quarters for laundry. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Local to everything, parking was difficult; however, we made it work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review. It was pleasure to be your host.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
The place was fine. I have different preferences but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a nice place to stay. The space was clean and inviting and the host did an excellent job with communication. However, there were several homeless around the area and the outside walking into the space had a lot of junk everywhere due to some upgrades being made in another unit. If you are looking for family friendly, this might not fit for your crew…depending on preferences.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
While the inside was fine, parking was almost impossible unless u have a very small compact car and weigh less than 150 pounds. I am 5'5 and could not get out of the car. Crashed fence leans into parking space and could not open door to get out of car without climbing on armrest and over the car door. After conflict with tenant who owns car on other side host said i could park in back ally where the homeless has set up camp in front of your car. Laundry room was locked when we needed to do laundry. Housekeeping came in without knocking and i was charged over 100 for checking out 1 hour late. This situation is what gives VRBO a bad reputation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive- great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was okay a little pricey for a little apartment. Does not have central air but a split unit in living room, shower only had overhead sprayer, kitchen could have been more appropriately stocked. Location was perfect for what we had planned and relatively quiet neighborhood. Neighbors are not particularly quiet if you are a light sleeper and sleep in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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