Hillcrest Hideaway one block from downtown action, dog friendly w/ private yard

San Diego, California
$383 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

This charming Hillcrest cottage is located just one block from downtown Hillcrest, half a mile away from Balboa Park and so many other attractions. Downtown Hillcrest has tons of shops and is known for having some of the best restaurants/bars in all of San Diego. If you plan to stay in the Hillcrest area everything is within walking distance. The Sunday farmers market is also within walking distance.  If you are looking to venture outside of Hillcrest, the freeways are close by for convenient access and the beaches are just 20 minutes away.

The house has books, and several games for all ages. There is cable and a DVD player with some DVD's to pick from as well. The kitchen and living room have that open floorplan so nobody misses out on any of the action. The kitchen is fully stocked for those who like to cook at home. If BBQing is more your style, you can do that too! The front and backyards are fully fenced so there is no worry for those who bring their dog.* 

This cottage has two bedrooms, both with queen beds, and there are two bathrooms, plus a washer and dryer. The backyard has a cozy seating area and small firepit to enjoy during the evenings. 

Private driveway: The driveway is 89 inches wide) but becomes 83 inches wide near house). 2 vehicles can park tandem if smaller / shorter cars.

Pet friendly! No more than 2 dogs (no cats allowed). Non-refundable pet fee and Pet Policy acceptance required. All pets must be disclosed at time of booking. Thank you!

Important: Before you arrive, you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Diana G.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Kitchen had everything you would need!

  • Katie B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The neighborhood is happening and has lots to do. Great for visitors looking for an area that is close to downtown San Diego. Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well-appointed with anything we needed. This darling house is within easy and flat walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. Our dogs enjoyed both the front and back yards- although we did have to drive to a dog park in order to have a good ball throw. Highly recommend staying here. Thank you!

  • sean m.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Adorable and clean house with both front and back patio spaces and a well-stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay there again!

  • Brian A.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Great visit.

  • Brian J.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    It would be helpful to have bathmats in the tubs as they are slippery

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Great neighborhood and nice little house, but there were some issues: mattress had stains and no pad, just a plastic cover under the sheets; ice maker did not work; dirty dishes in cupboard; leaky shower head (sprays upward); light bulbs out.

  • Amber Z.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    We loved our stay, only thing we wish we would have known was more information about the propertys location and things in the area.

  • Cathy J.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    Great location. Very comfortable

  • Melody Y.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 8, 2024

    We had issues with the heater and we got a quick response and a quick fix! Parking was a bit tight since we had a bigger car with a car seat but there was nice spots right outside the house too. Neighborhood was nice and quiet at night too.

  • Cindy B.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    We decided to stay away from the conference we were attending and were very happy to have found this great house. It was in a very convenient location and the neighborhood was simply charming. So many wonderful places to grab a delicious bite to eat, near Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Perfect.

  • Tracey S.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2025

    Stayed Jan 7, 2025

    We had an excellent stay at Hillcrest Hideaway! The house is clean and comfortable! Close to restaurants, Balboa Park and downtown. Excellent communication and response time with host. Would definitely stay there again!

  • Tom H.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Cute little house and dog friendly.

  • Timothy W.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 31, 2024

    The house was awesome, location was great we walked to a few restaurants that were just a 2-3 minute walk. The bed mattress's were more like an air bed and not great, but that's the only negative part of our stay

  • Donna C.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Loved our stay. The neighborhood is fantastic fun and filled with some great food. The home is cozy and comfortable and the location is super accessible to many sites to visit. We would definitely recommend and stay again

  • Lois C.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Good location for amenities and access to downtown

  • Jayne M.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    So comfortable and peaceful! Beautifully remodeled and comfy outdoor spaces too. Kitchen had everything you’d need. Slept great! Will definitely come back!!

  • Clague V.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    We've never stayed in Hillcrest before but we were visiting friends in the area. We were impressed with the conviencece to Balboa Park (1 mile to the zoo) and the activity of the Hillcrest neighborhood. The Japanese Garden and the Timkin Museum were lovely, We meant to see a play at the Globe but we were too busy with friends and family. Lots of places to walk and explore including an interesting canyon that is part of the park. Stores and restaurants were in walking distance or short drives. Downtown, the airport and Mission Bay were short drives. The house is as pictured. An older classic California house that has been updated without destroying the historic charm. It was quiet and very well furnished indoors and out. The private back yard and screened front porch were very nice. Having a parking area was a major plus to avoid street parking. We were able to fit a Subaru Outback. We loved walking the neighborhood with our dogs (lots of pedestrian activity and dog walkers). A comment but not a criticism is that I prefer a firm king size bed and the beds were softer queen size. My wife thought they were comfortable. Street noise was not a problem for us but we are early risers. I would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed the area so much we never went to the beach except to drive down at sunset one evening. The host was very responsive to our questions before booking,

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