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Allure Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Allure Retreat

Luxury and relaxation await in this spacious and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, located in the heart of Hillcrest just 1 block from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Our luxurious home is completely remodeled, using all high-end finishes and everything is new! The spacious interior boasts 2 large bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath and the other with access to the beautiful hall bathroom with luxury finishes, both with patio access.

Entertainers kitchen and dining area!

The Space:
Home features a 75-inch 4k Samsung QLED Smart TV with dedicated Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System.

- TV has Netflix, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Fubo, etc. It is also Airplay/Cast capable from your phone

The Neighborhood:
Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego located northwest of Balboa Park. It is an accepting urban village with a small town feel. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity and locally-owned businesses including eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and boutique shopping. It is also known for its salons and spas, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the city.

Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego

Getting Around:
Being in the heart of the city, Balboa Park and Hillcrest are accessible by a number of major streets. Additionally, Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare is easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes nearby.

Other Things to Note:
There is a brand new stackable washer/dryer unit located in the garage.

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!

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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

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking, loud music or parties. We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional o...

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 642480, STR-04330L
Property # 9966292
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, 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 wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Park Carousel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baja Betty's - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Allure Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Allure Retreat?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Allure Retreat on 19 June 2026 start from AU$590, 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 Allure Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Allure Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Allure Retreat located?

Located in Hillcrest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to Balboa Park. Duplex is small but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for visiting zoo or Balboa park. 10 minutes to downtown and airport. Comfortable beds and couch. Worked well for family of four with two young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect! Great neighborhood and very well kept house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kun c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great at communicating through out the stay. Few things was a miss for us, but they were minor.Floors was dirty upon arrival, AC units had a light that was blinking at night on and off which disrupted sleep. No garage parking while parking on the street was available it wasnt always convinent with 2 kids. Pros - bed was comfy, linens were nice and amenities was great. Big living room was also a hit with 2 young kids. Overall it was nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean property, communicative hosts. I will definitely consider this place again when I return to Hillcrest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Great location and very cozy

Nice clean property, easy check in and check out and the property owner was very easy and pleasant to communicate with. Neighborhood was very quiet and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is great and maintained very nicely. Some essentials are included that made the stay very convenient. Hosts respond promptly and were so helpful. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Thanksgiving Vacation

Excellent location and stay could not have been happier.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZEHRA D.

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

Clean, great location, Easy check in/out

The hosts were so helpful and responsive, and accommodated our group so well! The house is clean and stocked with everything that you need for a vacation. Would definitely come back here again if I ever make a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great location

We had an enjoyable stay. It's a short walk to the zoo. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place in a great neighborhood

We loved our stay! The accommodations were great, and the neighborhood vibe was outstanding. I don't know if or when we'll be back in San Diego, but I would stay here again if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Perfect location

Very walkable. Many city attractions very close by car or foot. Very nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Excellent Property Location!

Spacious, clean, modern, quiet neighborhood, well located - just a few words to describe this property. Also easy parking and an easy drive to all areasof SD!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great experience

This place was perfect for us and great experience with our hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Fabulous home, great location and easy to get around

Great location, quiet neighborhood, could walk to the zoo and Balboa park. Clean property, very easy to check in/check out. Owners were very responsive. Easy and perfect for our family! Will definitely stay there again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

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

Hillcrest Retreat

Allure Retreat was a great place to stay! It was everything that was advertised and more. The best location for what we wanted to do in San Diego! VERY clean and organized. Efrain was very responsive to all correspondence and I enjoyed working with him during our stay. Would stay at Allure Retreat again without second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Perfect home base for vacation!

Hosts provide all the comforts of home. Plus quiet walkable neighborhood, easy drive to Balboa Park and Downtown, lots of great restaurants nearby, and access to nature trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie C.

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

Comfortable and close to everything!

Enjoyed a walk to the zoo and local restaurants. Very clean and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Great location.

Enjoyed our stay. Great place. Extremely clean, and walking distance to Balboa park and the zoo. Would have liked to have taken advantage of the area restaurants, but it was a working staff. Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin C.

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

great house, great communication

My family of 4 enjoyed our stay at this property and found it had great amenities and a fantastic location to everything we wanted to access in San Diego. It was also kid safe with enough room for them to move around. The only tiny issues we had were that the floors were pretty dusty upon check in but it didn't impact our stay much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teena C.

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

Location, location

This house is in a great neighborhood and location! Everything we went to was very close- baseball game, fc stadium, SeaWorld, uss Midway, the zoo including Balboa park. If you love to walk this is the place for you- Balboa park, grocery stores are in walking distance. And to top it off, the area is very dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Comfortable and clean!

We were all very pleased with the cleanliness, amenities, and communication we received for this VRBO. We would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Beautiful! Every thing you need to get started was provided. Location is excellent even though I didn't take advantage of it's closeness to Balboa Park. Friendly neighbors next door. Very friendly! Very communicative and attentive host. Thank you, Ms. Gina! Would recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal P.

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

Perfect Stay

Such a great VRBO property. Exactly as described, everything is new and working well. Will definitely rent from these folks again. Neal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hello, everything was great love the property besides the water pressure it wasn’t that good in both bathrooms and the backyard creepy and lots of bug (spiders) but besides that everything was great. Would visit again definitely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Efrain Cabas

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English, Spanish

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