Modern Balboa Park Retreat • Private Patio + Near Downtown | Balboa II

San Diego, California
$414 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Balboa Park is the kind of neighbor that changes the whole trip. Set right across from the park in downtown San Diego, Balboa II is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath lower-level apartment that gives your group a stylish place to land close to museums, gardens, restaurants, nightlife, and the easy coastal energy that makes the city feel so effortless.

Inside, the apartment keeps things bright, open, and ready for group time. The living area has comfortable seating, a large TV, and big windows that bring in the palm-lined setting outside, while the dining area and kitchen sit close by so everyone can stay connected between meals, coffee, and downtime. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, bar seating, a coffee setup, and the essentials for easy breakfasts, pre-dinner snacks, or nights when staying in sounds better than heading back out.

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms make the layout practical for families, friends, or small groups who want a comfortable San Diego base without overcomplicating the stay. The apartment setup keeps everything close and easy to navigate, with enough separation for guests to recharge after full days around the city.

Step outside, and the private patio gives the apartment its own outdoor reset. Settle into the lounge seating with a drink, fire up the grill for a relaxed meal, or use the space as a sunny pause between plans in Balboa Park and a night out downtown. It’s not an oversized backyard, but it gives the group a useful open-air spot in a location where that kind of space matters.

The location gives Balboa II its edge. Set in the heart of San Diego, across from Balboa Park, the apartment puts museums, gardens, walking paths, and one of the city’s most-loved green spaces right nearby, while the rest of downtown remains easy to reach. Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter, the waterfront, Petco Park, dining, coffee, and nightlife are all simple additions to the itinerary, and beach days or airport arrivals do not feel far removed. Whether the plan is park time, city exploring, a food-focused weekend, or a little bit of everything, Balboa II keeps San Diego close, walkable, and easy to enjoy.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips.

Deemed “America's Finest City,” San Diego lives up to its nickname. From riding waves to riding Belmont Park's seafront roller coaster, there's plenty to do in this upbeat, laid-back seaside destination. Ride a bike to La Jolla Cove to watch sea lions sunbathe before dining on authentic Mexican fare. This is the burrito capital of the world, after all! With SeaWorld, Legoland, and one of the best zoos in the country, it's playtime all the time in this sunny Southern California city.

Nearby Attractions: Balboa Park, Seaport Village, San Diego Zoo, Spanish Village Art Center, Little Italy (Italian anyone ), San Diego Seaworld, Gaslamp Quarters (dining/shopping), Waterfront Park, Mission Brewery, Omnia Nightclub, The Morning After (breakfast), Lucha Libre Taco Shop, Biga (Italian), Coronado Golf Course, La Jolla Cove (30 min drive).

Home Truths:
- Due to safety risks, no child under the age of 13 may operate the elevator without adult supervision. Adults should secure children while entering, riding, and exiting the elevator.
- We no longer have bikes available at this property.
- This property is a part of a shared building with a unit above.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- This home is located in a neighborhood with a strict noise ordinance policy and therefore is only suitable for quieter groups. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting this home, otherwise, if violations occur you may be subject to a fine that can reach up to $10,000.
- Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before check-in. Same-day bookings are not permitted.
- Absolutely no exterior amplified music is allowed. Violations will result in a $500 fine.
- While we do our best to notify guests in advance, unannounced power outages may occur due to unexpected city maintenance.
- No events are allowed unless pre-approved and coordinated through Avantstay. This includes but is not limited to: rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, birthday parties, and social gatherings.
- All guests must comply with local laws regarding outdoor lighting, quiet hours, and limitations on parties or gatherings.

Parking Details:
- No private or on-site parking is available.
- Guests will need to rely on restricted and/or metered street parking, subject to availability.
- Please note that the City of San Diego has installed parking meters throughout the surrounding area, with a 4-hour parking limit. If you plan to explore the city, we recommend using Uber or other rideshare services instead of renting a car, as parking is limited and time-restricted.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:

PrimaryBedroom / King bed with twin day bed and trundle with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed
Bedroom 3 / 2 twin over twin bunk beds with trundle.

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1721 Sq Ft (160 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Golfing On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Felix

    Submitted Nov 5, 2023

    Stayed Oct 25, 2023

    Excellent place to stay with a big group. Close to MCRD if you need to attend Marine graduation. Balboa Park is a must if you like history and culture. Thanks to the property host. Definitely will return and recommend.

  • Brian T.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2026

    Stayed Jun 14, 2026

    The property itself is clean with an excellent location across the street from Balboa park. It is well equipped with beautiful view of the park from the balcony. One issue to be aware of is that there is no free parking available. Parking on the street was readily available, but it is metered to a max of 4 hrs per day during the week starting at 8am. So you can leave car overnight, but need to figure out what to do with it during the day. Also had a few communication mix ups early on. We did not request an early check in - but we advised the owner the day before that my wife was arriving early and asked if the unit might be available. We were told yes. When she arrived, unit was inaccessible. We tried calling the help number and was out on hold for 30 minutes. It eventually sorted out, and we received apology and advised that there was a mix up and early check in is not available at the location. So there was some initial confusion and frustration, but after that communication was better. We just would have made different plans. In summary, great location and well equipped. Just be aware of parking challenges if you have a car and that there is no early check in.

  • Cynthia O.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Beautiful location! Fast response from team.

  • Alejandro M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    The property is very well located but its old and requires maintenance. First day we arrive and there was no hot water, however, the property manager fixed very quickly. During the last day of our stay, we had some kind of leak from the floor above and in the middle of the night it started dripping above the bed. The answer from the property manager was put a towel and tomorrow that you’re gone will fix it. My most important note is that the rooms lack proper blinds and 2 of the have skylights so if you are sensible to light there is no way of resting as you have light entering the room all night. Also, the front of the apartment lacks blinds and since your are in front of the street, you have little privacy. Also, the property has a parking space but you are not allowed to use it so you have to look in the street and sometimes its not available close by. I went on peak season but felt the property was overpriced.

  • Kosei T.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 25, 2023

    good location, good view, stay safe and easy access to downtown.

  • Dena G.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 6, 2023

    The property was spacious, clean, well-appointed, and in a great location. Customer service was top-notch and very responsive.

  • Hana T.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2023

    Stayed Jun 15, 2023

    We picked this place because of the combo of 2 king beds and price. There were twin bunk beds and trundles so all the kids slept comfortably. It was cutely decorated and had plenty of towels provided. The only issue was there was no designated parking and it wasn’t easy to find street parking until late at night.

  • Ankur S.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2023

    Stayed Mar 12, 2023

    We had a group of 10 people staying at this place and we had no issues. Plenty of space to sleep and hangout. Kitchen had all the necessities if you were planning on cooking. Location is also close to many great restaurants and attractions. Thing only thing was that originally we had planned for 12 people (listing is advertised for 12) but ended up having 10 and we had taken up all the beds with 10 so we got lucky. If you're okay with having three people on a bed then you can do 12. But overall good experience.

  • Stacie M.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2022

    Stayed Dec 10, 2022

    6 of us stayed in this rental for two nights on a weekend getaway to San Diego from LA. The location was great with plenty of street parking. The rental felt much bigger than it even looked in pictures. Ubers were only about 10 dollars in every direction for where we needed to go all weekend. Recommend this place and would totally stay here again!

  • Julie S.

    Submitted May 26, 2022

    Stayed May 15, 2022

    We had a great experience with the property. The unit was very clean and well stocked. The location, so close to the park was great. We walked to the zoo and museums, everywhere else in the area we wanted to visit was about a 10 min drive. Don’t worry about street parking, there were always spaces very close by. AvantStay was so helpful! Highly recommend

  • Sheila M.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2022

    Stayed Jan 26, 2022

    Great location. Very safe

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