10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A café with outdoor seating, red awnings, and large potted plants.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a Christmas tree, and a mantel decorated with various items.
A spacious living room with a large rug, a dining area with a table set for two, and a kitchen in the background.
A storefront with a sign reading "TRAXS MARKETPLACE" and "Healthy Foods Alternative Sodas". There are outdoor tables and chairs, and potted plants around the entrance.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space 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 Balboa Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room Sofa Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Sesame Place San Diego, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego City College - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Soap Factory - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bethel AME Church - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harland South Park - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. on 3 Mar 2027 start from AU$2,758, 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 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. located?

Located in South Park, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center 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. 133 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year in a row! Can I say more? We absolutely love the Urban Cottage. It’s walkable to coffee, restaurants and shops. It’s safe! Close to the airport, downtown and a great home base. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2026
Thank you for this great review Brigette. Our door is always open to you and your family. Wishing you all good things !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorothy has a very roomy home away from home to enjoy. I use "home" instead of "house" because she has nice warm touches throughout and everything is lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2026
Thank uou Mike You are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of choices for good food within walking distance. Nice walking distance to Balboa Park.Cottage was welcoming, clean, and so much better than a hotel to hang out in when we weren’t sightseeing.Host was very responsive and went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
Thank you Julie for this great review. We loved your visit with us and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice layout. I like the Balboa Park area since there is so much you can walk to. Easy check-in and check-out process.I really liked being able to park my car in the driveway as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you Joseph. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. Beds are super comfortable! We appreciated the “Ocean Tub” for beach supplies! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. Beautiful back yard and deck to relax, grill or eat while watching the many birds.House was quite comfortable with a full kitchen equipped to allow us to have many meals at "home". Location was great, very short ride to the zoo and Balboa Park with easy access to all other areasHost was extremely kind and very responsive to all needs.Would definitely stay again
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you Naomi. We would welcome your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy place that served our family of four well! We loved the open feel of the kitchen, and the beds were comfortable. The full length mirror was also appreciated, as we were attending wedding events. Clean and conveniently located, we appreciated the setting. Thank you to the owners for a kind experience when communicating too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you Amir for your review. We appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Great location, fantastic house, great communication with the hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home; well equipped; great location; wonderful, responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you for this helpful review, We look forward to your return. we will keep the lights on!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful home. Comfy, nicely furnished, well stocked, great location and nice support! A memorable experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. Come again soon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very clean with a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urban Cottage was perfect for our stay in San Diego. It is well-equipped and very clean. The location is great (quiet neighbourhood with restaurants and grocery stores nearby).Dorothy is an excellent host!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
We loved providing a place for you who traveled from UK and Australia —such a long way! Our door i will be open for your return . Wishing you happy landings!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location for Family

Amenities and location were amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
So glad you have happy memories of your stay in San Diego. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I love the Urban Cottage and have stayed many times over the last several years. We return time after time because the cottage is exceptionally welcoming, super clean, has all the amenities anyone could hope for, and is very well-outfitted for cooking and entertaining. Moreover, the cottage is located in a pleasant residential neighborhood but is only minutes walking distance from restaurants, cafes and wine bars, shopping for groceries, books and boutique items, public transportation, and many walkable neighborhoods. And with its free private parking, it is a perfect base for San Diego sightseeing!The design of the cottage is spacious and comfortable. The living room area, dining area and fully-outfitted kitchen, the two comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms are all on the same level. There is also a back deck with a dining table overlooking a back yard. The cottage’s air-conditioning and heating work well for all seasons.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So nice we did it twice!

This is our second stay at the Urban Cottage. Dorothy is great, the place is fantastic. It has a great location, its safe, walkable and overall lovely. I would do it a third time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home in a great location

We loved our week stay at Dorothy's cottage for our family of 5. The home is really spacious, which suited our teenagers well, and it was the perfect location for exploring San Diego and its amazing beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for your generosity in responding to the rug issue. We welcome your return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming cottage

Comfortable and enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, great property

We really enjoyed our stay! The house is very roomy, and is fully stocked with the odds and ends (condiments, spices, laundry detergent, etc) The location cannot be beat, and the neighborhood seems very safe. I would recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for these nice words and thank you for choosing to stay with us at Urban Cottage. I hope you had a great time visiting the sights. Dorothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Confortable stay in prime South Park location

The Urban Cottage is a terrific VRBO choice. Well-furnished with a completely outfitted kitchen, as well as a deck overlooking a lovely backyard, it is our first choice for San Diego vacations. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that is very close to numerous great restaurants, shops, pharmacy and grocery stores.and
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SanDiego vacation

This house is spotless and has everything you need. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood was great and we walked to a little Italian Restaurant that the host recommended. Wonderful food! Very close to Balboa Park and the zoo.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Hello Alane. Thank you for your generous review. We are happy that you enjoyed the neighborhood and San Diego. Come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Aboveboard. Clean, great layout, kitchen has absolutely everything you need! Nice outdoor space, walkable neighborhood and easy access to highway. This home also has a lot of windows, so light and airflow are great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for this great observation. You have. noted valuable assets that will encourage other guests. Thsnk you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space!

Everything you needed to make it an easy stay - washer/dryer, plenty of clean towels, coffee, blankets, utensils, pots & pans, books, access to Apple TV, etc... Space was very large, but very cozy in decoration. Great for a family! Loved our stay and would stay here again when visiting!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you Courtney. it was a delight to host you! i’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We will keep the lights on for your return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage in a Cute Neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. Centrally located in a historical neighborhood, with great restaurants nearby, we explored San Diego with most destinations being just a short drive. Really comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen, nice outside space. Would definitely stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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