[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8! Vacation home with kitchen, near Balboa Park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89176800/89176742/9d0a734f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89176800/89176742/bba37d17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89176800/89176742/abab3eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89176800/89176742/015c9211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89176800/89176742/bb628520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81152 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Air conditioning ## 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. ### HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8! Charming Craftsman Retreat in the Heart of South Park Welcome to our beautifully preserved and updated historic Craftsman home—your perfect San Diego escape for family and friends. Located in one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, this home offers a blend of timeless character and modern comfort, just steps from South Park’s beloved cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. The main house features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a private entrance and thoughtful touches throughout. Original architectural details like hardwood floors, built-ins, and a cozy front porch create a warm, inviting space to relax after a day of exploring. Whether you're enjoying coffee on the porch, cooking dinner in the fully stocked kitchen, or curling up for a movie night in the living room, you'll feel right at home. The layout is ideal for both gathering together and finding quiet corners to unwind. Just two blocks from your door, you'll find some of San Diego’s favorite neighborhood spots—grab brunch at Communal Coffee, sip wine at The Rose, or enjoy local beers at Fall Brewing. Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, and Little Italy are all just a short drive away, making it easy to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Please note: There is an additional living unit behind the house occupied by a long-term tenant. It is completely separate from the main house with no shared living spaces or access. We love hosting and take great pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and memorable stay. We’re happy to provide recommendations or answer any questions you have before or during your visit. We’d be honored to host your stay and share this special part of San Diego with you! Check out our Guidebook: https://www.airbnb.com/s/guidebooks?refinement\_paths\[\]=/guidebooks/4054817&s=67&unique\_share\_id=c4368630-bcab-4278-99b0-4b8c0c9eb8ff Please note there is an additional living unit with a long term tenant behind the house which is completely separate from the main house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,152 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119140000/119137600/119137519/1d6a3bc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 2BR Home + Studio: Great Central Location South Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=119137519&PinnedHotelID=119137519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112860000/112851600/112851523/0ce0c317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxe Backyard Oasis w/ Hot Tub | Chic Design | South Park Sanctuary South Park - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=112851523&PinnedHotelID=112851523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33913000/33912914/b75002d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \*Charming\* Family & Couples Friendly 4 BR ENTIRE HOUSE Bankers Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33912914&PinnedHotelID=33912914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119480000/119474300/119474223/ad8ee785.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR+2BA | Hot Tub | Tropical Oasis South Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=119474223&PinnedHotelID=119474223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117370000/117363800/117363701/5158d332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Julia Wilson House University Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=117363701&PinnedHotelID=117363701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33708500/33708494/e1a4df9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crown Point Beach House - Beach and Water on 3 Sides! 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North Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=114210080&PinnedHotelID=114210080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 637026, STR-11330L ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.7241,-117.124626&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uhwfE%7C%7BziU%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40QBQBOBSBQBQDOBQDSDOBODQDQFODQFOFODQFMFQFMFOHQFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHKJMJKJKHMJKJILMJIJKJILKJGLKLGLKJGLGLILELINGLGLELELENELGNELCNCNELCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNBLDNFLDLDLDNDLFLFLHLDLHLFLFLJJFLJLFJJLHJJJHJLJJJHJLJJJJHLJLHJHLHLJLHLHNFLHLFNHLFPFNHLFPFLDPFNDNFPDNDPDPDNDNBRDPBNBPBPBRBNBPBP%40P%40R%40RBP%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAR%3FPAPAP%3FPCRAPARAPCPCPCPCPCPCPCNERCPENENERENENGPENGPENGNGNINGLGPILGNILGLINILKLILILIJKLILKJKJKLKJKJKJKHKJMHKJMFMJKFMJMFMFMHMDMHMFMFODMFMDMDODMDOBMBODOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEMGMEMGOGMIMEMIMGKGMKMGMKKGMKKIKKKIMKKKKKIMKKKKKMIKKMIMIMIMIMIOIMGMIOGMIQGMGOGOGOEOGQGOEQGOEOESCOEOEQCSEOCQCQCQCQCQAQAQCSAQASAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=13mo0XgG3IXCG6NLNSN6aQsSphM=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Petco Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Port of San Diego - 5 min drive - 5.3 km #### Getting around - 32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Coffee Drop - ‬12 min walk - ‪Harland South Park - ‬5 min walk - ‪Benny's Mexican Food - ‬7 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8! located? > Located in South Park, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HISTORIC Craftsman Home in South Park near San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park /Sleeps 8! Reviews 10 ### 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Estrelita Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house is spacious, clean and close to a lot of shops and places to eat. Very walkable! It was a perfect place for the whole family. The bedrooms were roomy with very comfortable beds. Mahalo! ##### Estrelita Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Winding down west coast trip We were very fortunate to stumble upon this VRBO listing when we were looking for a place to finish off the last two nights of our west coast adventure! The house was immaculate, well-stocked, and centrally located. Andrew’s attention to detail and willingness to respond were equally impressive. We will definitely stay here again if we find our family traveling west! ##### Lisa K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise T., Colorado Springs, CO USA Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends weekend We had a wonderful time in this San Diego home. Location is perfect! It was in a quiet and safe neighborhood, easy to walk to anything you need. Also had some fun game to utilize and kitchen basics. Did not know there is a full time tenant directly below the house, but it wasn’t an issue. Would stay here again ##### Denise T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra N. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Attractive San Diego property. Very nice, well kept property. Close to San Diego attractions. Beds were very comfortable. Close to small market and coffee shops. Felt safe walking in the neighborhood. Even had an EV charger that we used. Had a great time. Will come back again. ##### Sandra N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily L., Ohio Jan 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### South Park red chair porch What a sweet place. It was like walking into a 1915 Craftsman's house. (which it is) Enough modern amenities but still kepting the integrity of the 1915 home. Well supplied kitchen with cooking oils, spices, utensils etc. The back porch is suburb. Sorry we couldn't use it more. It was rainy and cool during our stay. Location couldn't have been better. Target right up the street, liquor store and plenty of delicious restaurants, coffee bars and food trucks. Plus it was only a short walk to our sons place. We so enjoy San Diego. Can't wait to be there again. ##### Emily L. 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