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

We loved our stay here! Perfect location - centralized between all the things we wanted to see in San Diego. Dorothy was a great host and answered all our questions quickly although we didn’t have many since she had great little notes throughout the house!

Excellent communication with hosts. Nice neighborhood and great location for our Zoo trip. House had lots of amenities but we didn’t use them. After long days (Zoo, Seaworld, Safari Park, we just chilled and crashed.

South Park is a delightful community in San Diego. Primarily early 20th century craftsman style homes. This home is exceptionally nice. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, Target neighborhood store; quiet and safe streets adjacent to Balboa Park golf course. Home, linens, kitchen, appliances are spotless and the home is very welcoming and charming. Beautiful back deck and fruit trees. Off-street parking. We wouldn’t hesitate to rent again.

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.

We loved staying here. Beds are super comfortable! We appreciated the “Ocean Tub” for beach supplies! Definitely would stay again!

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.

This is a wonderful home. Comfy, nicely furnished, well stocked, great location and nice support! A memorable experience!

The house is very clean with a well stocked kitchen.

Lovely home; well equipped; great location; wonderful, responsive host.

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!

Great location, fantastic house, great communication with the hosts.

Everything was great

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay at this beautiful historical house. The neighbourhood was perfect, close to the city and the sights, but very quiet and safe, with lots of beautiful trees and flowers. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and taking daily walks. There is some noise from planes flying over the house, it didn't bother us, but you might want to bring earplugs. The house is spotless, very well equipped and the beds very comfortable. Thank you Dorothy and Jerry!

Was in town for a Nurse practitioner conference but wanted to also spend time with family so got this cozy home. Description was 100% accurate home was perfect! Clean, cozy and backyard was peaceful and refreshing!! I sat on the patio each morning and drank my coffee!! Loved it here and will definitely be back!!

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!

This was our first trip to San Diego. This gem of a house is in South Park. Each delightful house on these quiet streets is unique and beautifully landscaped. We could walk around the shady, quiet streets to get to fantastic restaurants like Piacere Mio (we went there twice). It is right next ot a Target so that you can pick up any food items at the same time. Dorothy, the host, sends you a list of excellent restaurants nearby. We were about 2-3 miles from most places we wanted to visit. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, pots, and silverware, and there was a toaster and a coffee maker. The house is so beautifully decorated, you can tell someone with an artist's eye decorated it. There is a washer, a dryer, and a dishwasher. The yard had a picnic table and a glider swing, and since the tangerines were in season, we picked some for breakfast. It is a quiet neighborhood, but conveniently close to everything you want to access. We used Uber and Lyft to get around. It is under the flight path of the airport, but I think most of San Diego is. I brought a travel white noise machine, and that took care of the noise at night. There is a selection of books for children and adults. There were children's board games. The TV also had an Apple TV connection for streaming. If you have any questions or problems, Dorothy responds quickly and is so helpful.

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.

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

We loved this sweet, welcoming house! We felt so at home there! The house has a great back deck looking out over a lovely little yard with a bird feeder and so many pretty birds! The interior of the house was so open and inviting and the beds were all very comfortable with high-end bedding. The neighborhood is just the best, with so many great restaurants within walking distance. Harland’s was just three blocks away, with the most wonderful breakfast tacos. Such a great stay!

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.

The neighborhood was close to things we wanted to do and see—most within 10 minutes. And the house met our needs for occasional cooking very well. Quiet streets. Accommodating hosts.

This 2-bedroom home was just what we were looking for. Close to so many things in San Diego. Quiet street. Perfect for walking or catching the bus 2 blocks away. Hope to return again.

Lovely cottage. Fully equipped. We have stayed here many times. Great neighborhood with quiet residential streets, excellent restaurants, shops and grocery stores within walking distance or a few minutes of driving.We highly recommend.

This was the perfect place. It was beautifully decorated and had every amenity you could need. Dorothy was quickly responsive and very helpful in finding us places to eat, see and shop. We made fresh juice from the oranges in the backyard almost every morning. It is centrally located and easy access to everywhere you might want to go. This is now in my favorites for when we come back to San Diego.