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Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill!

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Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill! provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill!

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
In the winter turn thermostat in the living room to “Heat” and the temperature down to 68 degrees. In the summer turn the thermostat to “Cool” and the temperature to 76 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All ages allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 633021, STR-00561L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the area

Located in Golden Hill, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like golfing. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park which includes a pond
    Balboa Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park
    Petco Park
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo which includes zoo animals
    San Diego Zoo
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Diego City College
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station
    2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack in the Box
    14 min walk
  • Bock - A Neighborhood Bar
    13 min walk
  • Adalberto's Mexican Food
    12 min walk
  • Humberto's Taco Shop
    6 min walk
  • Harland South Park
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill! located?

Located in Golden Hill, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College and Balboa Park. Petco Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km). City College Trolley Station is 21 minutes by foot and 25th - Commercial Station is 23 minutes.

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Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

The unit was all that was advertised. Clean, bright and well situated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne O.

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

Great location in Golden Hill

Our stay was very pleasant for many reasons, but mainly, because of how close it was to our son’s apartment. The rental was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. The keyless entry made coming & going extremely efficient and we felt safe with added security of the gate. We had everything we needed for the week right there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

This is a wonderful place to stay and in a great neighborhood.

We stayed here for five days. It is close to everything and we had no problems getting transportation to this location in ten minutes or less. We walked the neighborhoods and felt very safe and people were friendly . The host had great communication and we had everything we needed . We used the market nearby for groceries and we were also within walking distance of target about ten blocks away. This is a great quiet place to stay and if we stay in San Diego again we will happily stay here again. Thanks Rodgers Hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Balboa bungalow

Love the back porch, sitting out and having dinner that we picked up locally. Found a variety of offerings from a delicious Mexican bakery Thai food and great tacos all within a few blocks. Could not have been better. Ubers took us to the places that were further distance or on 26 street due to construction. Instructions were easy to follow, and had no difficulties at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Will be coming back!

I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this rental. It was spacious, comfortable, well kept, clean and had the extras I was looking for (washer and dryer, parking spot). The owner, Valerie, gave me all the info I needed ahead of time but still made herself available if I had any questions. Good location; not downtown proper so it was peaceful, but still close to all the places I wanted to go (Balboa Park, Chicano Park/Barrio Logan, close to the 5 so easy to get around). I have family in San Diego and plan on staying at this rental when I visit again. I stayed by myself but it would be ideal for a couple’s getaway too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a cute little apartment stocked with everything you could want. Clean, private, comfortable and great location to every where you want to venture to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami K.

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

Amazing property, great location.

Great little gem in a wonderful location. Central to everything fun there is to do in San Diego. Would absolutely love to stay here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

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

Labor Day weekend stay

Met all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment, erverything as described and shown on the pictures. It was all very clean and you could see that the owners take a lot of care. The location in a nice neighbourhood is convinient to reach Balboapark in a few minutes and downtown within 30 min walking distance or a 10 Uber ride. Overall the top rating provided so far is fully justified.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

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

Great place in Golden Hill

We had an excellent stay visiting family in Golden Hill. The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable stay in a beautiful neighborhood and is very well located for doing things around San Diego. For anybody that hasn't been in Golden Hill before, just keep in mind for the neighborhood that you are right under the approach to SAN and that walking to the main part of Balboa Park requires traversing a deep canyon.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth R.

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

Good things come in small packages

We enjoyed our 4+ week stay at Balboa Bungalow in Golden Hill.The unit was spotless, small though efficiently arranged and close to Balboa, downtown and many wonderful San Diego attractions, including the beaches. We did not rent a car ( though parking at Valerie's is included) and found buses, the Coaster and other public transport to be fun and easy. Definitely consider this sweet spot for your stay!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiram C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First impression was such a cute cottage! Privacy fence, front porch and personal parking spot Living space was just right. Bedroom had the perfect bed and pillows for my wife. LOL. Kitchen had full size stackable washer and dryer which came in handy. Was able to walk to many places top eat and drink nearby. Great place and highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura g.

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

Just Right

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Balboa rental. The place was nice and clean and beautifully equipped. The front loading washer and dryer were easy to use and did laundry fast. I loved how the place was decorated. It was light and airy. The homeowner was readily available for any questions and communication was excellent. I hope to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024