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"The Carriage House" Upper Unit

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A two-story building with a wooden door and windows, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.
A restaurant named BANKERS HILL with an open, modern design featuring wooden partitions and a warm interior lighting.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A dining area with a glass table, patterned chairs, a vase, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Balboa Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Bankers Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for USS Midway Museum, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Globe Theater - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Museum of Art - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Park Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heavenly Bodega - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Loft Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Market Place - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Carriage House" Upper Unit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit on 1 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,205, 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 "The Carriage House" Upper Unit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Carriage House" Upper Unit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Carriage House" Upper Unit located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Globe Theater and Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely, comfortable place. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property; close to Balboa, restaurants and wonderful hosts! Kitchen fully functional, quiet, couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely carriage house in a nice neighborhood with easy street parking. It was immaculate with a well stocked kitchen. The outside patio area is beautiful as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visiting family’s experience at the Carriage House was wonderful. Quiet, comfortable and clean apartment in a convenient location. The host explained everything well and responded quickly to queries. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so beautiful and has so much charm. The check in and out process was really easy and the host was very quick with responses and very kind. The house is super clean and wait until you see how it’s decorated inside! Like something out of a magazine. The neighborhood is safe and we had no issues with the street parking. We found a spot every time we arrived back to the house after leaving for awhile. We will definitely be staying there again when we return to San Diego. Wonderful stay!! 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! Everything was very clean, they left small amenities like shampoo, soap, bottled water. It was located in a great area next to lots of restaurants. We had a great time and would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Clean, quiet and located in a great area. Excellent communication from the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location! Beautiful condo!

This is perfect place to stay in San Diego. Great location and quiet neighborhood! It was very clean and so pretty!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice neighborhood close to Balboa

Good location close to Balboa park, a brewery, and restaurants. The property manager communicated well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and enjoyed taking walks around the neighborhood. Balboa Park and an interesting suspension walking bridge are close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

clean, comfortable and convenient

hosts were very good about communicating, the property was well equipped and nicely appointed. The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything we needed. We were two friends visiting San Diego and the place suited us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely well appointed apartment.

This apartment is beautiful and comfortable. Laura was very attentive to our needs. The location is convenient to everything you could possibly want or need for an enjoyable vacation. If we return to San Diego we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Lovely group- would highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

This is a beautifully decorated house in a wonderful and walkable neighborhood. The carriage house has all the amenities and we found lots of great restaurants within a few blocks. The historic nature of the neighborhood and the proximity to Balboa Park are added benefits.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

My husband and I spent a week in the upper Carriage House apartment. It was a perfect spot, beautifully decorated, comfortable and quiet. The neighborhood is wonderful, nice restaurants in walking distance and Balboa Park just a few blocks away. The owners checked in to be sure all was well. We happily recommend the Carriage House for a peaceful San Diego visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Heather and her husband were lovely guests and we would love to host again. They were respectful of our property and the quiet neighborhood. We would highly recommend them to other hosts and hope they come and visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is lovely. The furnishings are excellent quality and the gardens on site are beautiful. The AC was stretched thin due to the outdoor temps but San Diego cools in the evening and simply opening the windows to cool the place off worked well. The kitchen is well stocked if you choose to cook. The neighborhood is quiet yet close to Balboa Park and restaurants.
The garden next to the staircase that takes you up to the apartment.
There is a fun pedestrian suspension bridge just a few blocks from the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location!

We really enjoyed staying at the Carriage House and especially enjoyed the proximity to everything. The house was very comfortable and cozy and decorated very nicely. The house looked exactly like the pictures which was nice. We felt very comfortable in the house and enjoyed walking to restaurants, Balboa Park and pretty much everywhere. I would definitely recommend this house to my family and friends. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Looking forward for their return. Wonderful guests and took excellent care of the property. Would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Spot

We rented the upstairs floor of the Carriage House as two runners in the 2018 Rock N Roll marathon. The space was truly outstanding - even better than advertised in the reviews. Clean, quiet, very well-appointed, great amenities and Don was a terrific host (super-responsive to questions and always willing to help). The location in Bankers Hill was perfect for our purposes (right near the marathon start), and is a great central location for accessing the city and all that it has to offer. Will plan to come back again. Thanks Don
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us and we’re so glad you enjoyed your time in SD. Come back soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An enjoyable stay in San Diego

We vacationed in San Diego and stayed at this property for 5 days with our 2 preschool age children. The property has been recently renovated and the interior is professionally decorated. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed as we cooked a few meals at home. The location was ideal for the activities we had planned. We visited Sea World, Petco Park, several downtown museums and restaurants and all were less than a 15 minute drive. There are a lot of restaurant options and grocery stores nearby. Not to mention the owners Laura and Don were very accommodating and personable. When we vacation in San Diego again, we will definitely stay here! Thank you for making out stay an enjoyable one!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We're are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us! Come and visit again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spring break in San Diego

My family stayed here for almost a week during Spring Break. We had a great time. The Carriage House is very nicely furnished and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and accomodating. The location is great. It's on a quiet street in a nice neighborhood close to Balboa Park. We like to cook and my only complaint is the kitchen could have been a little better equipped. Sharper knives and a serrated bread knife would have been nice. But that's a minor complaint. Overall, this was a lovely place to stay and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your visit and we loved hosting you. Sorry about the knives we have replaced per your recommendation!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location!

This is a beautiful property that is comfortable and attractively decorated. The living area is comfortable and inviting. The bedrooms, while small, are perfectly adequate for a stay of a few days. The beds are comfortable. Although parking is not provided, there is parking on the street. The neighborhood is quiet, except for the signature San Diego airport noise. The property is very well maintained, demonstrating that the owner takes pride in the property. We were even greeted when we arrived by the owner and given a helpful tour. On top of all that, the location is excellent. We were within walking distance of Balboa Park and we made the most of that. Visiting the zoo and museums in the park was convienent and enjoyable.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Great guests and would love to host again. They were respectful of the property and the surrounding neighborhood. Lovely family!!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great potential

The carriage house is in a great location on Bankers Hill. The rental appears to have been great at one time but was not as clean as expected. There was mold in the showers, and heating unit. The refrigerator and stove were left dirty. The host sent someone in to clean and they did ok on the stove and refrigerator. If the home gets a deep clean to restore what appears to have been there once, it would be a 5 star rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay!

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights and were very pleased with our visit to the carriage house. There is plenty of street parking and it is in walking distance to several restaurants and bars. The Hillcrest neighborhood is just a few blocks away as well as Balboa park. The Spruce Street suspension bridge is also just a few blocks away. It is centrally located to the highway and everything was within a 20 minute drive. The carriage house itself is beautiful. The decorations and accommodations were all very well thought out. There is lots of storage in the bathroom and both bedrooms. We had everything we needed and felt right at home. There is a cute balcony, air conditioning and heat, extra blankets and pillows, an ironing board, etc. We couldn't have wished for a better place to spend our time in San Diego.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So enjoying hosting you and your husband...come visit again soon. Thanks for taking such great care of the property...!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an easy, comfortable stay. Close to everything with easy access from the airport and over to Snapdragon stadium (less than 20 min drive) and a short walk to many restaurants. We walked to Balboa Park and over to Old Town (about an hour), as well. The unit is well-stocked, beds and seating areas comfortable, lovely decor and gorgeous grounds. We particularly enjoyed coffee on the small deck. There is a unit below (which looks just as beautiful) and we did not have any noise issues. Communication was easy and Kris was very, very helpful in helping us modify our reservation when our plans changed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean apartment, close to everything. Stayed with my two boys and husband. Host was great, There is a book in the living room with pages full of info on what to do, places to eat, etc. The old details were so awesome. Only thing I didn't know was there is no AC in the bedrooms so it was a little warm, but other than that everything was perfect. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this quiet gem in Bankers Hill.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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