[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! Family-friendly cottage in San Diego with a water park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029400/45029344/9719dd35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029400/45029344/532941a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029400/45029344/c47441fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029400/45029344/0b865305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45029400/45029344/82534f8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! , you can look forward to a water park, an outdoor fireplace, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4527 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! Located in a Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this Charming 2-Level Guest Cottage accommodates up to 3 guests. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a Living Area as well as a full size Kitchen. No expense was spared in the design of this highly upgraded unit complete with private patio and natural gas BBQ. The living area features a leather sofa, a 40" 4K LED Smart TV and dining table and chairs. The kitchen is beautifully upgraded complete with everything needed to prepare your own meals during your stay. The bathroom which is new and separate from the bedrooms is equipped with plenty of plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a blow dryer. There are Queen size beds in each of 2 separate bedrooms. Both Queen beds have memory foam mattresses and are very comfortable. Each bedroom also has a 4K LED smart TV with cable access and streaming capability. Additional features include a Backyard common areas with Gazebo with table and chairs and Outdoor Fireplace. Our property is located 5 to 10 minutes driving distance to the Convention Center, Gas Lamp district, Petco Park, Coronado Island, San Diego Airport, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Access to 3 major freeways can be found within a minute from the property. There is additionally a bus stop transit within a half block and a trolley station within 15 minutes walking distance. All local beaches are within easy driving distance from our property. Some of Golden Hill’s most popular spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are all within easy walking distance. There is an on-site laundry in a separate building. The front main Queen Anne Victorian structure features views of the Ocean, Coronado Bridge and the islands off the coast from its front porch. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while experiencing all the best that San Diego has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor fireplace - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 527 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112842900/112842849/d154307c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Hill Hideaway: Stylish, Central, and Cozy Golden Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 6 reviews CA $86 CA $267 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=112842849&PinnedHotelID=112842849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40199100/40199092/ec10d5fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Live Like a Local, Explore Like a Tourist in San Diego's Golden Hill! Golden Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=40199092&PinnedHotelID=40199092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974200/18974149/335cd42f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upgraded Unit w/Bay & Bridge Views. Close to DT, Conv Ctr, Zoo, Beaches, Parks. Grant Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=18974149&PinnedHotelID=18974149&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 12:00 PM ### 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 ### Rules Quiet Hours after 10 pm, No Party, No shoes inside the house. Clean and put away any dishes or kitchenware used. \- $50 fee per person per night for Undeclared Guest including children. - $100 fee pet violation per pet per night \- Additional cleaning fee for excessive dirty property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There are stairs going down to the bedrooms. ### 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cottage Vrbo Property Downtown 2 level Victorian Guest Cottage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.714233,-117.13831&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:akufElq%7DiU%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40QBQBQBQBQBQBQBQDQBQDODQDQDODQFODOFQDOFOFOHOFMFQHMFOHMFOHMHMJMHOHKHMJKHMJKJKJMJKJKJKJIJKLKJILILIJGLILILGLIJGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLCNENCLCNCNCNCL%3FNCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%3FNBNBLBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLFLHJHLHJJJJLHJJHJLJJLHJJJHLJJJLHJHNHLHLHLHNFLHNFLHPFLFNFNFPDLFPFNDNFPDNDPBPDPDNBPDPBPBPBPBPBP%40P%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FPAPAPAPARCPARAPCPCNCPCRCPENCPEPEPCNEPEPGNEPGNGNENGNGPGLGNINGNINGJININILIJINILKJKLILKJIJKJMJIJKJMJKJKHMJKFMHMHMHKFMHMFMFMHOFMDMDMFODMDMDODMDOBOBMDOBM%40ODO%40O%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCMAOAOEOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMEMGOIKGMGMIMGMIKIMIMGKKMIKKKKKKKKKIKMKKKKIMKMIKIMIOKKIMIOGOIKGOIOGOGOIMGQGMEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEOEQCQEQCOCQCSCQCOCQCQASAQASCQ%3FQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=plY1XQdjlNrNt_XEq2M-EP9CXpk=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.7 km - Seaport Village - 3 min drive - 3.4 km - San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km #### Getting around - 25th - Commercial Station - 10 min walk - Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk - ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk - ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬7 min walk - ‪La Fachada - ‬8 min walk - ‪Ferchaladas Birria Y Mariscos - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Mins. to DT, Zoo, Conv Ctr, Beaches, Balboa Park, Airport. Families welcome! located? > This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located in Grant Hill, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chicano Park, Balboa Park, and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 10 minutes by foot and Park and Market Trolley Station is 17 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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