Is Cozy Retreat in Prime Hillcrest Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Retreat in Prime Hillcrest Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Retreat in Prime Hillcrest Location located?

Located in University Heights, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from San Diego Zoo and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot. UC San Diego Health and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Cozy Retreat in Prime Hillcrest Location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

24 Oct 2024

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

Quaint Stay

It was everything we needed. The location was good and quiet. The amenities were really nice. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

31 Aug 2025

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

The area was beautiful the location perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Taniena W.

23 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty floors throughout

The floors were dirty throughout. Our feet were black from walking throughout. We asked the floors to be cleaned and housekeeping did not put much effort in it to clean floors. She made the bed and sprayed Lysol throughout. There were no difference with the floors. The walls needed painted. The walls were dirty in the living area. Throw pillows were dirty and stained. The refrigerator had an odor. It could be a great place to stay with some tender care.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Celia

28 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The apartment is the basement of a house, and well furnished. Nice sheets and towels. The problem was that I could smell mold/mildew and found it in the bathroom. I have a sensitivity to mold and I couldn't stay. All my clothes smelled moldy.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Overland Park, KS

18 Jul 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and cute!

This was an excellent find! The price was good, the location was EXCELLENT, and access to highways, good eats, grocery stores was fantastic. I was a little nervous about the parking as described but it was easy and I never had an issue with having a close and safe parking space. Thank you for a nice experience, and for the welcome wine and waters Jeff!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Irene P.

17 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our review

Our experience did not go very well. The first issue is that they don’t tell you that the ceiling is extremely low. I am 5’3 and was able to touch the ceiling with my hands. If your significant other is tall this is not a room for you. Very poor water pressure in the bathroom sink. They can upgrade the showerhead in the bathroom as well. The room is small. We knew that. Which was fine. We did not need a large room. Our first Day and night until the afternoon the next day was terrible. The people above us made so much noise with their footsteps. Extremely loud and it felt as if they were going to fall through the ceiling... we could hear their conversations. It honestly sounded like a herd of elephants up there. Very loud they had no regard for us downstairs. I called the manager of the property late that evening. He said he spoke with the guest above us and supposedly they got the message and would considerate and quiet. That was not the case!!!! It’s almost as if they chose to be louder. We weren’t able to fall asleep until a little after midnight. We were awakened by their loud footsteps once again EARLY the next morning. This went on until they checked out around 11 AM. After leaving the manager a message explaining this to him after our stay… We did not hear back from him. So therefore, I am definitely leaving a review. Celebrated my fiancé’s birthday there and unfortunately it did not go as planned with our stay. It’s unfortunate. The area is an older neighborhood. But conveniently close to coffee shops and small eateries which we did enjoy. Not too far from there is an ice cream shop the house delicious ice cream and waffle cones.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

danny r.

18 Oct 2021

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

Awesome location/ great basement studio

Nice studio with plenty of storage, and nice gated, outdoor space Great heat/ ac unit. Bed and pillows are Incredible, very comfortable! Bathroom and kitchen are a bit quirky, due to floor plan, but are adequate and perfectly functional. I would stay here again for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., SAHUARITA

5 Sept 2021

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

Cute Place!

I loved my solo stay at this property! It was the perfect little get away! Close to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a great experience! The neighborhood is awesome. We were able to walk to the grocery store and everything is 10 minutes away. The option for dining is endless. The only thing missing was a vacuum cleaner from the place (not a bad thing - we just like to clean). Would highly recommend staying there.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

14 Jul 2021

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

A cozy space

The space is a renovated basement or lower level floor of a house that is sectioned off to create other rental spaces. There are people above you so if they are not considerate it could be loud. We could here the level above us walking around quite a bit. Fortunately it was quiet during early and late hours so we had no trouble sleeping. The host also asks guests to be considerate. It was a good amount of space for the two of us and its location to things like beaches and restaurants is great. It is laid out like studio with the bed and kitchen in a shared space and a living area separated by a wall. The one negative thing I would say is that there was a musty odor either coming from the rugs on the floor or like someone had cooked a lot in there without venting it and it smelled like old grease. Overall, it was an adventurous yet relaxing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Seattle, USA

5 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape

Our house in University Heights/Hillcrest was a prefect location to travel to our outing to Balboa Park( Great Gardens to walk) museums were closed mostly because of Corona. Wonderful Art shops to stroll through of local artists. The fabulous Zoo right next to Park also. Around the house were many restaurants and cafes. Also easy to go to Coronado Beach for people watching and sandy enjoyment. Must go to Pop Pot Pies just fabulous. Grocery stores very close. The neighborhood is very walkable and beautiful homes and gardens of Spanish style and local native plants which I really enjoyed checking out their names. The house is quite old with no upgrades. It could use some TLC. However we found it comfortable with a few distraction from the other residents noises. Sunset was right out the front porch to enjoy. Kitchen is not well stocked with supplies, so if you like to cook as I do you'll have to improvise! All in all a good stay and base for your adventures.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

27 Aug 2018

Great for a visit to San Diego

The studio was neat and clean and the description of the property was accurate. Nice touches like a bottle of wine and a booklet with recommendations for restaurants and other info. The bed was very comfortable. So glad they had A/C since it was unusually hot for our visit. No problem with parking. Easy to walk to neighborhood shops and eateries. We would definitely stay here again. The owners communicated promptly and responded quickly. As it is a basement studio it is a bit dark but it worked great for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 May 2018

Very comfortable

We had a great stay in Hillcrest. The studio was very clean and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE C.

16 Apr 2018

Great place

This place was great! Very clean and convenient. It fit all 4 of us perfectly and having a full kitchen was wonderful. The laundry room was a huge help and very nice!! Jeff responded to all of my questions very quickly and was very nice. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends and family!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

16 Mar 2018

Well done!!,

This little studio is well located. We rented a car and the main freeways were an easy access. The studio is well organized and very clean. Bed and pillows very comfy. Jeff welcomed us with a lovely surprise, a bottle of wine! We enjoyed this lovely touch. Thank you Jeff. We would easily choose this property again

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Allison M., Shepherdsville, KY

18 Feb 2018

Cozy spot and convenient location!

We had a great stay and Jeff was a helpful host. This location is in a quiet neighborhood but really close to downtown also. We used uber mostly, it cost around $10 to ride to the Gas Lamp area downtown from the house. The bed was really comfortable and the closet is huge. It was really convenient to have a full kitchen and there’s a large full length mirror also which was nice when getting ready. We were pleased to see Jeff left us a bottle of wine to enjoy. Parking was also super convenient, no issues there. Definitely recommend staying here:

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E., California

19 Sept 2017

Could not be better!

This place is so adorable! It is cozy, clean and in a wonderful location. Jeff is very attentive if you have questions and is very happy to help. Would really recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

18 Sept 2017

Nice location

Would have liked a dresser to put clothes in and more hangers.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., United States

10 Aug 2017

Great location, convenient to downtown and the beaches. Excellent local restaurants

The apartment was well maintained and there was a nice bottle of wine waiting when we arrived. Jeff answered the few questions we had promptly. Had a great time in San Diego.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

15 Jul 2017

Clean, cozy, modern, close to everything!

What a great place! My family loves our time here and Jeff was very responsive and attentive to anything we needed. Great neighborhood, close to everywhere we wanted to go. We will definitely be renting this place again! Everything was top-notch.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

6 Jun 2017

All expectations met

This offering is as it appears, hospitality and attentiveness are great, convenience and location is great, comfort and features are fine. I would definitely return.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma E., Bayside, NY

25 Apr 2017

Comfortable and great location

Very easy drive to everything! Clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The washer/dryer was a plus. Would definitely book again if coming back to San Diego!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcos L.

23 Mar 2017

Awesome place in a great neighborhood!!

I would highly recommend this studio as the entire experience was flawless from start to finish. The owners were incredibly thoughtful and accommodating while providing the best spot to call home while traveling.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lori G.

13 Mar 2017

Great!

Cozy and close to a lot of amenities. Very comfortable and clean. Only one thing missing was a toaster.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Z.

23 Nov 2016

A Great Stay in a Great Location

We lived in San Diego county for several years and were there to visit old friends. We wanted to stay in an urban location that would be convenient to downtown and be a different experience from the typical motel. Jeff's place, as we called it, was perfect. Clean, private, easily found and accessed from the street, functional for breakfast which is the only meal we ate there (no toaster was a bit of a surprise). The unit was very tastefully decorated...not too much, not too little...and quickly felt comfortable. The separation of sleeping area and sitting room was very nice and allowed the two of us to read, follow the news, sleep in. Much better that a motel.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

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