Title: 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3073&destination=San+Diego%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=107434454&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 ## Photo gallery for 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 ![Smart TV - 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107434500/107434454/15f538f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107434500/107434454/4fc83819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107434500/107434454/5b06edab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107434500/107434454/9309a6a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107434500/107434454/c1945756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this beautiful San Diego home, perfectly situated near Balboa Park and the famous Zoo. With a huge backyard, perfect for entertaining families or larger groups, this craftsman-style house offers plenty of space for relaxation. Only a short walk from Little Italy's top restaurants and within minutes of the airport. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81109 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 Updated 4 bedroom/2 bath craftsman style home in the BEST location! This beautiful house has a huge backyard and is close to almost everything San Diego has to offer. Only about a mile or two away from Balboa Park, the Zoo, Old Town, The Gaslamp Quarter, The Embarcadero, Hillcrest and just minutes from the airport. WALK to Little Italy in 10 minutes! Beautiful huge backyard with plenty of room to entertain. GREAT for families, or larger groups!! Sleeps 8 comfortably! We’re close to all the best things San Diego has to offer. WALK to Little Italy and dine at some of the best restaurants in San Diego. We’re within a few minutes Uber/Lyft to Balboa Park, the famous San Diego Zoo, Historic Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter, or the Embarcedaro, and Seaport Village. ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES ALLOWED!! Please be respectful of neighbors and keep noise down to a minimum after 10pm! Any parties will result in IMMEDIATE eviction and no refunds. No exceptions!!! We are close with our neighbors and have surveillance cameras outside so please don’t attempt it. No smoking inside the house! No confetti AT ALL! $30 extra cleaning fee will be charged. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Unit size: 1,109 square feet ## Similar properties ![In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13160000/13155100/13155016/253fc185.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside Downtown San Diego - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,066 reviews CA $235 CA $273 total includes taxes & fees Apr 5 - Apr 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=13155016&PinnedHotelID=13155016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13070000/13060100/13060094/422f8926.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront Downtown San Diego - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 654 reviews CA $325 CA $377 total includes taxes & fees Apr 5 - Apr 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=13060094&PinnedHotelID=13060094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13340000/13339900/13339817/807419d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside Downtown San Diego - Pool - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,264 reviews CA $201 CA $234 total includes taxes & fees Apr 4 - Apr 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=13339817&PinnedHotelID=13339817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/202600/202525/708362b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown Downtown San Diego - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews CA $252 CA $292 total includes taxes & fees Apr 7 - Apr 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=202525&PinnedHotelID=202525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108780000/108772600/108772597/aa0ca94d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kasa Little Italy San Diego Downtown San Diego - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 392 reviews CA $267 CA $425 total includes taxes & fees Mar 26 - Mar 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=108772597&PinnedHotelID=108772597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 646023, STR-05661L ### Property is also known as 211947 ## About the area Bankers Hill, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this vacation home. 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. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our San Diego travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego.dx3073) [View more Vacation homes in San Diego](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3073-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.73257%2C-117.16916&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lT2Gk9-csmyrsp6cjWxAat36in4=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - ![Waterfront Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633877824372/6e208283-055c-45f0-814a-9ee29ab600a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waterfront Park 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Rear view of a ferry boat, San Diego Bay, San Diego, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197363/003d713c-7cf7-41a1-9056-975f9471d22f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Bay 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Maritime Museum of San Diego featuring a bay or harbor, heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502534/7c4ce25f-f1dc-4599-91af-6448c402697b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maritime Museum of San Diego 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![Disney Wonder Cruise Ship. Halloween on the High Seas. #lifeatexpedia #golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/ef4c71e4-5b91-451a-a9f3-a12706cfa728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of San Diego 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - ![San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502547/c2160434-382a-459e-b481-bd2fb2dfd3d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Diego Zoo 5 min drive \- 4.5 km ### Getting around - Old Town Transit Center 9 min drive - County Center - Little Italy Station 18 min walk - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - Mona Lisa Italian Foods 10 min walk - Shake Shack Little Italy 12 min walk - Bayside Kitchen & Bar 13 min walk - Kettner Exchange 12 min walk - Waterfront Bar & Grill 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹? ### What time is check-out at 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹? ### Where is 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 🌟BEST LOCATION🌟 4BR/2BA - WALK to Little Italy 🇮🇹 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy G. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sisters get away Great place to stay and see San Diego. Not far from many sights especially seaport clean and roomy. Like outdoor seating areaParking can be tricky ##### Judy G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Visited with family in the outdoor cabana! We walked to the little Italy farmers market and then caught a Padres game! ##### Katie M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy L. Feb 24, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The hose was very welcoming and responded very quickly. Everything was just as the picture stated in a great location. The beds were extremely comfortable. The house was very very clean. I will definitely be staying here again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d5bca373-112b-4b4b-9ea8-4e88797a2f44-1771953225683.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8536bfd5-d363-4238-86fe-98f5f42bfa5f-1771953228137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/81f00b1e-1484-49cc-8273-df5bee259e42-1771953237641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/24933ed4-4278-4811-aeb6-15a18028723a-1771953239400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tammy L. 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