Title: South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis Vacation home with kitchen, near Balboa Park ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74099400/74099326/970abeea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74099400/74099326/d3189555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74099400/74099326/f39ca5bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74099400/74099326/00e9abaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74100000/74099400/74099326/4a2b7280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in South Park, this 2-bedroom home is within walking distance to Balboa Park and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Enjoy the large living room, backyard with lounge chairs and picnic table or take a short drive to Downtown San Diego or main beaches. 6.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis Summary: ★ "The house was nice and near great neighborhood spots. Excellent backyard!" ★ ☞ Charming South Park location ☞ Fully-equipped kitchen ☞ Backyard with lounge chairs, umbrella, picnic table, & grill ☞ Free Parking on premises ☞ Indoor fireplace ☞ Hot tub (Spa) The Space: ★ "This home in San Diego was beautiful, clean, in a fabulous fun neighborhood!" ★ Sleeps 7: 2 Queen beds, 1 Single bed, 1 Sofa bed Other amenities: → Washer/dryer → Air conditioning → TV + Wi-Fi → Self check-in with keypad Welcome to our beautiful South Park home! Walk to Balboa Park and explore all that it has to offer with its acres of parks, museums, gardens, and more. The world-famous San Diego Zoo is also neighboring Balboa Park, which is walking distance from our home! You can also drive just 10 minutes to get almost anywhere in San Diego - Downtown / Gaslamp Quarter, our main beaches, SeaWorld, etc! The backyard has plenty of lounge chairs, an umbrella, a picnic table, and a grill for you to enjoy! ★ "The house is super comfortable, everything is very tidy and a very quiet area" ★ Attractions: \------------ ✩ South Park Shops & Restaurants (Pleasant walk!) ✩ Balboa Park (approx. 0.8 miles, 15-20 min walk) ✩ San Diego Zoo (approx. 2.4 miles, 7 min drive) ✩ Downtown San Diego (approx. 2.3-2.7 miles, 9-10 min drive) ✩ Gaslamp Quarter (approx. 2.7-2.8 miles, 10-12 min drive) ✩ Closest Beaches (approx. 10.8 miles to Mission Beach, 19 min drive) ✩ SeaWorld San Diego (approx. 8.7-8.9 miles, 14-16 min drive) ✩ Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (approx. 6.5 miles, 12 min drive) ✩ Coronado Island (approx. 6.3 miles, 16 min drive) San Diego's biggest draw for locals and visitors alike are the beautiful beaches. During the summer and autumn months, the surf is relatively gentle, with warm waters in the 70s. Swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers, kayakers and surfers can enjoy the golden sands of La Jolla Shores, the Cove and Windansea. And be sure to keep an eye out for migrating whales off the coast as they travel to and from Baja California. Add my listing to your wish list by clicking the ❤ in the upper-right corner. I want you! Tell me what I can do to be your host. Guest Access: Guests have access to the entire house and backyard area. Other Things to Note: For your safety, there is a ring doorbell camera and a camera for the backyard. Sorry, no pets here. San Diego now requires all guests to sign a Good Neighbor Policy document prior to staying. We do enforce their policy so it must be signed in order to receive checkin info, but we will make it super easy for you to initial and sign :) It can all be done online. STRO LICENSE NUMBER: STR-01518L Interaction with Guests: Although we provide self-check in for a completely contactless experience, we are available to help answer any questions prior to and during your stay! For the fastest response - pls message us through the Airbnb / VRBO app. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49314200/49314166/b0f847ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dreamy Spanish Style North Park Home w/ Hot Tub North Park - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=49314166&PinnedHotelID=49314166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92880000/92879976/b7f5f37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Kensington Home | Hot Tub & Canyon Views Mid-City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=92879976&PinnedHotelID=92879976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20380000/20370400/20370388/4ffe0672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage Cottage, San Diego CA South Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=20370388&PinnedHotelID=20370388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110365600/110365564/14c19bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Hillside Oasis with Jacuzzi, Ocean Views, BBQ, EV Charger, Treetop Master Mission Hills - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=110365564&PinnedHotelID=110365564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63110200/63110179/eb460533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heart of San Diego-Walk Score 82-Backyard -BBQ-HBO Golden Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews CA $226 CA $534 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=63110179&PinnedHotelID=63110179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74872800/74872730/fdf0a914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated home in safe, quiet neighborhood with lots of amenities! 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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 627002, STR-01518L ### Property is also known as 641c8cb936c976002b4a82ec ## About the area ![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%7C32.72372%2C-117.13047&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rFIYnusOVjOqiuiN6aMJc-MqzZc=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Petco Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Port of San Diego - 6 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - 32nd - Commercial Station - 3 min drive - San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 11 min drive - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bock - A Neighborhood Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Harland South Park - ‬4 min walk - ‪Benny's Mexican Food - ‬8 min walk - ‪Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub - ‬9 min walk - ‪Whistle Stop Bar - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis 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 and Port of San Diego are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## South Park Charmer | Close to Zoo | Backyard Oasis Reviews 6.0 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) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice A. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was spatial and clean. It is located in a very good area and has a nice backyard. ##### Alice A. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jennifer D. Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### bugs One room had bugs, property manager took 4 days to address, unable to use one room so member of our group had to stay on couch of family we were visiting. ##### Jennifer D. 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