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Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

Experience a beach getaway in our bright and stylish renovated bungalow-style studio near Downtown San Diego. Our studio is situated behind an iconic Craftsman home and features an open floor plan, beamed ceilings, queen size bed with a custom surfboard headboard, and a backyard patio with 2 lounge areas to enjoy some drinks. We are centrally located 1 block away from the freeway and the Naval base and 10 minutes away from the local sunny San Diego scene - breweries, restaurants, and attractions.

PLEASE NOTE:
The studio is in the back of a multi-unit property - the driveway, carport and laundry are shared.

The narrow width of the driveway and carport may require some additional attention while driving in and out, therefore we only allow compact cars. It's important to note that there might be limited space for turning around, so if you have any concerns about parking or access, please contact me for further guidance.

Also note that this building is comprised of 2 back-to-back studios. While each studio is private and has its own separate entrance, they share a common wall and laundry area.

Rest assured, I strive to make your stay as convenient as possible. I understand that the narrow dimensions might not be suitable for everyone, particularly if you have a larger vehicle or are not comfortable with tight parking situations. However, if you're willing to accommodate these items, this private studio offers a comfortable and convenient home base for your visit.

Please reach out to me if you have any specific questions or concerns about the parking arrangements. I'm here to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Driving distances/times:
➤ San Diego Convention Center: ~5 miles/11 mins.
➤ Gaslamp Quarter: ~4 miles/10 mins.
➤ San Diego International Airport: ~7 miles/10 mins.
➤ San Diego Zoo: ~5 miles/9 mins.
➤ Balboa Park: ~4 miles/6 mins.
➤ Coronado Beach: ~6 miles/10 mins.
➤ SeaWorld: ~11 miles/13 mins.
➤ Mission Beach: ~12 miles/15 mins.
➤ Imperial Beach Pier: ~10 miles/17 mins.
➤ Silver Strand Beach: ~12 miles/18 mins.

Property manager

Rosy Rodriguez

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located in National City, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Diego Bay and Balboa Park, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Waterfront Park and Belmont Park are not to be missed.
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National City, CA

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • 8th St Trolley Station - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬3 min walk
  • Friends Of Friends
  • 664 Tj Birrieria
  • ‪Niederfrank's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // on Aug 14, 2025 start from CA $162.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // located?

Located in the heart of National City, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chicano Park and San Diego-Coronado Bridge. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). 8th St Trolley Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly // Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

San Diego trip

Great place to stay. Very clean. Owner was easy to communicate with. Way better than a hotel. We plan to stay here each year if possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Very Nice Stay

Rosy was very helpful. The house was just as described, clean and a great stay for our trip. The car port was nice to have as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Quiet and comfortable, would use again!

We were there but briefly, but was perfect for us (my son and I) to attend his college orientation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great stay

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

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

We had a lovely time!

Perfect little nook for a mom and her daughter and her daughter’s best friend. We loved the cute quirkiness of the place, and the ease of checking in and the location close to where we needed to be. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Place

We were only there for one night but this bungalow has everything to make your stay comfortable. Place was very clean and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rossy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
cute little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Wonderful host!

Rosy was an excellent host! We had hiccups with our travel schedules, causing us to arrive a different times, and she was excellent in helping to make things as smooth as possible as we checked in and checked out. Very cute little unit. Worked great for what we needed for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard A.

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

Comfortable place

The neighborhood is a bit sketchy for walking the dog. Once the car was in the carport and the door closed behind us it was a very nice place to be. No gate to keep the dog in the patio/yard area. Weird valves in the shower, I never did figure it out…
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jill M.

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

Comfortable inside

The outside space was ok, but inside was nice. The bed was comfortable. There is an annoying dog next door. Great location for attending a conference at the convention center (parking included)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trace D., San Francisco, CA

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

Great stay in San Diego!

We had a great time staying at this beach bungalow. The space was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a nice and relaxing stay! Communication with our host was quick, polite, and always helpful. The location near downtown SF made it convenient to travel around to restaurants, museums, and even spend some time near the ocean! I would recommend this stay highly! Thank you, Rosy, for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Nice studio

The studio was really clean, well equipped, confortable for 3 adults. Easy access to the 1-5. The Host kept us well informe & reply really fast to our questions. We spend 2 nights & ready to return for our next escapade in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna C., Mesa, AZ

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

Cozy

We had a nice visit. The amenities were perfect for our stay. It was close to everything. The location was perfect that way, but not the best neighborhood, so just be smart about your surroundings if you are going to explore the neighborhood on foot. Otherwise perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

Lovely Host

I had a very last minute change in plans and wasn't actually able to make it to the bungalow; Rosy was wonderful and responsive and was able to refund my cleaning fee despite the short notice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

My stay in National City

Very nice place. Rosy was very accommodating and considerate. Driveway is a little tight but provides protection from the street which is good. 5 minute drive from work and about 15 minutes from nearly everything in San Diego. Would highly recommend for any party of 1 or 2 people.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith f.

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

San Diego getaway

Difficult to find property at night. Very small parking spot. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very nice studio apartment. The only concern was the parking. It is a rather small car port (unless you want to park on the street).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Clean and Safe

Great little place. Very clean. Impressed with Rosy’s responsiveness. She sent me photos on how to find the place and to navigate the long narrow driveway before check in. That was key or I would have never found the place. Overall very good. Small car definitely better since the parking space is tight and the driveway is narrow and long. Would definitely stay here again! Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

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

Great studio for a short stay

The studio is small but spacious and has everything you need. Fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. Rosy was a great host, very communicative and responsive. Parking is tight but we have a small car so we made it work. Also just to note, not that this reflects on Rosy's place, but there are a couple of noisy dogs next door just for your awareness. Overall a really great studio, we stayed over a long weekend with our dog and everything worked out great for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Elkie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute, but loud.

Owner was very communicative, the inside was very cute and clean. The outside wasn't cleaned up and the cleaners have access to the private patio (so not so private) where the washer and dryer are located. Also, if you have dogs, there is an open entry, so you will need to bring a gate. The neighbors dog is out all day and likes to bark, so don't expect to sit out on the patio. Easy access to the freeway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Sweet little San Diego Studio

My son and I needed a place to stay for 2 nights while checking off Petco Park on our MLB stadium tour. We chose this location because it was close to everything we wanted to do and see in San Diego - less than 15mins to the stadium, beach, Coronado, etc... The place was clean, cute and comfortable with several little thoughtful add ons. Rosy was an amazing hostess! You could tell it was important to her that we had a wonderful time and were comfortable in her place. I had messed up the scheduling for our trip and realized we were going to need to leave by 4am own our departure morning. I let Rosy know that we were going to leave that early. She replied by telling me I didn't need to worry about any of the check-out responsibilities and to just get up and go and have safe travels. It's nice to know that people you've never met still care about you and will make some sacrifices/exceptions for a stranger's well-being. :) Thank you Rosy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would definitely stay again!

Rosy was very responsive! The patio had flies (probably due to pets) and she immediately had it cleaned so that I could work outside. The bed could be a bit more comfortable as I sank in a bit on the left side. Other than that, everything was perfect and I will definitely return when I come back to the area! I felt safe and had what I needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Cute Little Bungalow

We stayed in San Diego for a quick weekend trip. The host was a great communicator. This place is very cute and perfect for a small group of 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great stay

Very clean and nice. Cute little studio that was perfect size for my son (16) and I’s 3 night spring break trip. Parking was a challenge but we made it work- would not recommend a car larger then a small SUV or expect to park on the street which is almost impossible. I also do not think 4 people can stay in the beds provided. The pullout couch is a twin pullout so can only fit one person. It was absolutely perfect for our purpose and would highly recommend. Extremely fast and reliable communication with host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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