Sutra - 1522

San Diego, California
$473 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Welcome to an amazing secret in the heart of Hillcrest. Located one block away from Balboa Park and the world renowned San Diego Zoo. This bright spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath recently updated home is perfect for long stays or quick weekend getaways. Our place is located in a true walking neighborhood they are numerous coffee shops, restaurants, bars and many other attractions within walking distance. We are located five minutes away from Downtown San Diego and only 15 minutes away to La Jolla.



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:

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Privileges Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Janet S.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Host was very helpful. Yard was very nice for dogs, was not expecting it to be as nice as it was!

  • Marisela J.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    The property was clean, well stocked, conveniently located and the couch was BEYOND comfortable. I had trouble accessing the unit at first (it was MY MISTAKE) and I was able to contact the host quickly and get the issues resolved super easily. Would happily share here again. Great space and my kids really liked the “San Diego House”

  • Andrew B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Very impressed. Modern with easy entry. Lot of snacks!

  • Barry S.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay this week! Highly recommended! The place was super clean with snacks and drinks waiting for us. The hosts are extremely responsive and accommodating! The house is in a great spot as well (Hillcrest) and literally walking distance to the Zoo. We are already talking about staying there next year when we come back to visit San Diego! Thank you for such a great stay!

  • Jeff K.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    This is a very convenient location for our primary reason to come to San Diego, th zoo! Easy walk to the entrance that allowed us to avoid any traffic hassles. Great walks through Balboa Park too. Even made the relatively quick trip to La Jolla to see the pelicans, sea lions and dip our toes in the sand. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

  • Theresa P.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. Convenient location, clean, and well stocked.

  • hee Y.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Very good property to stay for 2 couples or family. Very well maintained and well furnished property.

  • Jeni L.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    We loved this house, came to take the kids to the zoo and Sea World, and it was just perfect. The location couldn't be better and the host is super responsive.

  • Kathy C.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    Lots to love about this property including the super convenient location. Easy walk to zoo and Balboa Park as well as shopping and restaurants. Off street parking was great too. House was warm and welcoming as were our hosts! Thanks for a great visit!

  • Keith L.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    Easy walking distance to Balboa Park and SD zoo. Very accommodating hosts and nice comfortable stay.

  • Susan T.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    Wonderful property for our weekend at the SD Zoo and other Balbao Park museums - so many good restaurants nearby, and convenient to all the sights!

  • Alice H.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 17, 2024

    This is the best location in town. Hillcrest is so close to 'the central park' of San Diego (Balboa Park) that you can walk south to the Zoo in 12 minutes, not to mention the other 17 museums inside Balboa, the green jewel of the tenth largest city of the country. Better yet, the whole neighborhood is residential, walkable, and close to a dozen great restaurants on University Ave to the north. Is it a secret? I almost missed it, checking out places that claimed they were close like the hilly Gas Lamp district (in the airport's flight path!), and spots around and beyond busy freeways. We stayed at a fancy downtown hotel with a bay view & a spot by the airport, but nothing measures up to our wonderful five days here in Hillcrest.

  • Ashli W.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 11, 2024

    This Vrbo was just as listed. The place was spacious and perfect for my husband, toddler and dog to stay. The location is right by the zoo which was very convenient for us. The host messaged us regularly to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. I definitely recommend this place.

  • Kelli C.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    The Sutra is a very nice home away from home that I will stay at again if there comes a need. There were a couple cleanliness issues but nothing I couldn't deal with on my own. My 12 yr old Pomchi, Sally, loved exploring in the adorable back yard. The TV and couch were huge,which we loved! Definitely a wonderful experience.

  • Marcie S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    We had a great trip for my granddaughters 3rd birthday. Adorable little house and a great fenced yard for the dog. The owners were attentive and the snacks were a perfect touch. I would definitely stay again.

  • Alexander K.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    We had to evacuate due to the Bridge Fire. We stayed at some local motels for three days and then decided to make a mini vacation out of our evacuation. So, we looked to San Diego. We found this little gem of a home near Balboa Park. In haste, I threw all my running shoes in my bag (and not a whole lot of other clothes), but no matter, my XC daughter and I spent the days running all around the beautiful neighborhood trails. The house was cute and perfect to relax. We went to the beach and loved walking around the peaceful town. It was close to bars and restaurants, so we took an UBER and it was quick and easy. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Angel S.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    Great location, was able to early check in for a small fee. Will definately come back to this place.

  • Claire S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    Like our last visit, everything was to our satisfaction. The backyard is private and has everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and so is the couch. The air conditioner works really well. It's a nice quiet neighborhood, walking distance of lots to do and see. The host is responsive.

  • Claire S.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    This rear side of the house is relaxing. Large comfy couch, giant TV, decent kitchen, good size usable yard, and very comfortable firm bed. Walk to Great Maple and shops on University, Balboa Park. TV connection went out a lot. Seems to be a recurring issue. Host was responsive, happily. I don't love it when places have you do all the cleanup at the end of your day, I suppose if it reduces the cost, I'm OK with it. I would definitely stay here again. Very comfortable, clean, as everything we needed, including us, grill and nice picnic table and place to do yoga in the backyard.

  • Anthony and Bren....

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    We’ve stayed here several times. We love that it’s close to restaurants, balboa park, markets, overall enjoy the location. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Nice touch to have drinks and snacks. Gina and Efrain always check in to make sure we are enjoying our stay. We plan to stay here again.

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