Serenity

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a large window with curtains.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a red vase, and a hallway leading to a door.
A dark wooden dresser with multiple drawers, a small potted orchid, and an orange box on top.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a headboard, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted painting, and a wooden floor.
A kitchen with a stainless steel stove, a microwave above it, a sink, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
  • Waterpark access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Globe Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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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Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Old Globe Theater - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Is nice place to stay, near to zoo . Loved the goodies for the kids and us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Serenity! The property is clean and tidy. The location is fantastic and quiet. And the dedicated parking spot was very convenient! If we are ever in the area again we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Very nice stay.. good communication and clean and tidy premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and host was very responsive to any questions
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy street parking and great location the apartment is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the area and comfort. The complimentary coffee was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location north of Balboa Park and close to the Zoo. The apartment is clean, nicely furnished and had coffee. The street is quiet. We really enjoyed it for our group of four. The host is really responsive and made it easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Exactly how it was advertised. Within walking distance from restaurants and shops. Parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property. Nice off the street parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Accommodations

Nice Condo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little spot!

Everything you could want at a reasonable price! Whole place was clean and open; balcony surrounded by trees was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely welcoming . Very laid back. Didn’t give us a hard time about anything and made us feel comfortable and at home. They had snacks waiting for us sodas and waters which was really nice and kinda . It was super cozy. Super cute . Very clean ..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place, neighborhood and host!

the area is convenient to everything. We’ve stayed at Efrain’s properties multiple times and have never been disappointed. The communication is always good and the place is always clean and as described with everything in working order. Would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Host was so helpful and attentive!

We had a great stay at our place. The location was so central we could walk many places…including bird watching and grocery shopping. Our host Efrain was also wonderful. He was very kind helpful and very quickly answered all our questions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to stay

We had a wonderful time in San Diego and this place was clean and comfortable for my family of 4. The beds are comfortable, including the pull out sofa bed. The kitchen had everything we needed and the snacks that were left were very much appreciated. It's a great location, walking distance to Balboa Park and grocery stores.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend in SD

Great place to stay with the kids. Cute neighborhood. Close to the zoo and walkable to restaurants, shops, and public transit. The stairs up to the apartment are steep but were fine for our bigger kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for our family

This was a great place to stay in the Balboa Park area. Our family of 4 (two parents, two kids- age 10 and 7) stayed comfortably. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. This was an easy driving distance to the activities we wanted to do. Overall, would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A welcome rest

Quiet neighborhood. Walk to the zoo and trader Joe's. Comfortable beds and nice amenities. Hot water was very hot!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location; Comfy Accommodation

This property has all the amenities needed and was clean and comfortable. There is a lovely outdoor space that overlooks one of San Diego's many canyons. The hosts were exceptionally responsive with communications. The property is located near historic Marston Hills, with beautiful homes and gardens. It is also very close to Balboa park as well as publicly accessible canyons. Shopping is mere minutes away and having a dedicated parking space made coming and going very easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and quiet!!!

This is a gem. Close to everything and very clean and quiet!! Couldn't believe how quiet! Amenities are 2nd to none and communication with the owner was perfect. We will definitely book again for our next trip!! Thank you, Efrain!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zoo trip

This was the perfect place for our zoo vacation. We loved the location. It is within easy walking distance to Balboa park and the zoo as well as all the restaurants/cafes on University. The two bedroom was clean, well supplied and cute. While small, it was a good size for me, my wife, our adult daughter, her friend and her service dog. We greatly appreciated the complimentary snacks and sodas provided by the host. Overall, a great experience. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The "just right" welcome to San Diego

The property was extremely clean and comfortable, in a peaceful neighborhood. During the day there was lots of bright California sun to soak up, inside and out. We picked this spot for it's convenient location near Balboa Park, which I was able to explore all on foot! Timely and helpful responses were given to all of our inquiries from the time we made our reservation, including multiple changes in our itinerary. Overall this was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you so much for your review Kara! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and the location! It's so nice to know that you enjoyed the area and got the opportunity to explore it. It's such a wonderful walkable neighborhood! We hope you come back for a future stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Get Comfortable

This sweet little apartment is straightforward and cozy; if you're seeking a place, however, for a louder bunch, you may want to consider a different abode. However, we'll keep this one in mind for ourselves in the future -- it suited our needs well, and the locale to Balboa Park is prime!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for Our Weekend Getaway

This VRBO was everything we needed for a long weekend! It was very generously and thoughtfully appointed with a basket of snacks and some drinks in the refrigerator, and the bathroom was well-stocked with enough toilet paper for our trip. The place was tidy and located near the things we wanted to do. Something that the listing left out is how incredible the view from the patio is! Definitely take the time to have your morning coffee while enjoying the lush canyon, playful birds, and gorgeous avocado tree. We wouldn't hesitate to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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