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Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!

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A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. - Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! (San Diego)
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, a window with blinds, and two framed pictures on the wall. - Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! (San Diego)
A living room with a yellow armchair, a blue sofa, and a coffee table. - Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! (San Diego)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit. - Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! (San Diego)
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Located close to San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! provides golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!

  • Welcome to your perfect getaway in Hillcrest! This delightful Spanish-style home is ideally situated within walking distance to the stunning Balboa Park, and just a quick 3-minute drive to the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. With its unique charm and character, this fully equipped retreat offers everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

    Bedrooms: 2 cozy bedrooms await you, featuring a luxurious king bed in one room and a comfortable queen bed in the other. Please note that access to the second bedroom requires walking through the first bedroom, or you can conveniently use the back patio door for direct access.

    Outdoor Oasis:
    Step outside to discover a serene backyard filled with abundant fruit trees, including orange and lime trees, as well as green grape vines. Enjoy sunny afternoons grilling on the BBQ and dining al fresco with our outdoor dining and lounge set, all set on lush astroturf for a touch of fun in the sun!

    Parking & Accessibility:
    The property includes a detached garage and a long driveway, providing ample parking for your convenience.

    Additional Information:
    This charming unit is part of a duplex, so you may encounter guests in the neighboring unit. However, rest assured that the only shared space is the backyard, ensuring your privacy and comfort. Experience the best of San Diego from this charming home, where comfort meets convenience! Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories in this vibrant neighborhood.

    Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.

    Hillcrest is one of the hippest & most fabulous neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in town with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park.

    This unit is part of a duplex; there is a one-bedroom unit on the right side of the house. The backyard is shared with other guests

    For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

    Pets are welcome! Our standard pet fee is $150 (this may vary dependent on length of stay & type of pet). Please let us know if you will be bringing along your furry friend!
    Important notes/house rules:
    -Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).
    -Absolutely no parties or gatherings are permitted at our properties--being overly disruptive to neighbors will result in the immediate cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of any monies paid (including your refundable deposit).
    - There is no smoking permitted at any of properties.
    - Please treat our properties and, more importantly, our neighborhoods as you treat your own. Keep San Diego vacation rentals vibrant and thriving!

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About the neighborhood

Hillcrest, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this vacation home. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A theater with a brown roof and a sign for Grinch Stole Christmas.
    Old Globe Theater
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The San Diego Museum of Art with ornate architecture and banners advertising exhibitions.
    San Diego Museum of Art
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marston House
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Rich's
    13 min walk
  • Sydney's Grill
    8 min walk
  • Hua Mei Cafe
    12 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! located?

Located in Hillcrest, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Petco Park and Port of San Diego are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Light & Bright Spanish-Style Beauty, 3 min to Zoo! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This is a lovely little property, perfect for our family during our trip to explore San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay. Fully stocked kitchen and lots of thoughtful details. Loved the vibes and the artwork. Big back yard. Great location. Responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Home was clean, the bed was fine and everything seemed to work OK. Note to owner… The outlet in the kitchen where the coffee machine was located is not working, but the one on the other side of the room does. Also, you may want to get some Drano in the bathroom sink… It’s a little slow draining other than that. Everything seemed fine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My teenage daughter and I stayed at this property for spring break. The set up was absolutely perfect for us. The neighborhood is wonderful and walkable, the property was clean and well-appointed, and there’s a beautiful outdoor space. We appreciated being within walking distance of great restaurants, grocery stores, and Balboa Park. Our stay was quiet and we spent wonderful evenings resting up at the property after long days adventuring around San Diego. The host was easy to reach and allowed us to store our bags in the property’s garage before check-in so we could explore the neighborhood. We were so grateful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walk to zoo

We loved our stay. This property met our needs- quiet,walkingdistance to zoo and Balboa Park,near shopping and hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Great location if you’re in town for activities in Balboa Park like the zoo and museums. House was clean and comfortable for our stay. Parking in SD is terrible so it was great to have off street parking if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
amazing location, cannot be beat! you can walk to the zoo and skip the parking nightmare
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and charming home

The location makes this an ideal jumping off point for all San Diego adventures. You can walk to the zoo, and proximity to the zoo means there's lots of Ubers nearby. The house is comfortable and clean and the hosts were so easy to work with. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice property

Nice home, well stocked. Great to have a garage and driveway. Easy walks to balboa park. Great communication with property manager! Really enjoying our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upas

Beautiful location, very nice and comfortable home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunny San Diego

This place was great for the family & our dogs. Beautiful back yard was great to let the kids and dogs play. Close proximity to Balboa Park and all it has to offer meant less time driving & more time playing. Hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little house

We had a very good time at this really nice house. Very close to the world famous zoo and Balboa Park. The neighborhood is very nice. The only thing is maybe some more pots and pans to cook with. All summed up: this place was very clean and very nice. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great customer service.

This property is exactly as advertised. It’s a very convenient location, especially to the San Diego zoo and the fabulous Balboa Park. Above all, the customer service provided by Aaron was a real pleasure. He stayed connected and helpful as needed. I would highly recommend this property for your stay in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect! Less than a 5 minute to get on the highway and less than a 10 minute drive to several groceries stories. You’re located right across the street from Balboa and a walk down the street to get to the main entrance. Down the opposite side of the street is a nice trail through with an overhead bridge to get you to the neighborhoods bordering Balboa Park with lots of coffee shop, food etc… A full size and fully stocked kitchen & bbq pit help with prepping full meals. The mattresses were a welcomed comfort, and (I didn’t even feel the movement of my travel mate sleeping next to me that I’m inclined to buy that brand to replace mine!) after long days venturing out into the city & zoo. The washer and dryer were a must and a plus. There is ample street parking. Words of caution, the driveway is too narrow for large vehicles/SUV and the drop of at the curb is the second reason to park in the street. Since it’s an older home the bathroom isn’t as large as modern built home but at the end of a long day all you need is a good shower! You do have to pass through the main bedroom to get to the second bedroom and the reverse if you have to use the restroom at night so I recommend this stay for a family of four or close group of friends. It worked just fine for us. I would stay again, if traveling w my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The property came as advertised, including furnishings, cleanliness, clarity of checkin and checkout, and surroundings. In the event of any issues, I had clear and prompt communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good location, clean house but noisy

The house was easy to find and access. It was clean and had everything we needed. The only problem we had was the noise coming from the streets around the house is extremely loud. The adjoining units tenants TV could be heard all night long. The walls are paper thin. Just be aware if you are a light sleeper like me you may have issues. I didn't sleep 3 of the 4 nights so we checked out early.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, historic home layout

House was as described. Location great for all Balboa Park activities. Easy to get to, street and off-street parking available. Comfy beds, well appointed bathroom & kitchen. Check out requirements minimal and reasonable. Things to consider if this is the right space for you: Unit shares walls with another unit belonging to the same owner. Walls are thin so you may hear the other group if there is one and they will hear you. It's an old home with a unique layout. Bedrooms are connected. So you have to pass through one to get to the backyard or to the bathroom/living areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best stay ever

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful home in San Diego and loved everything about it. Whoever wrote that last review about this home is so inaccurate and not true. The location was perfect and centrally located to everything in San Diego. The house offered everything we need. The cleanliness was suburb, and I can tell the host didn’t miss a thing. We enjoyed the living room space as well as back yard space to sit and have coffee. The host was very helpful and communication was great from the start. Check in was easy, parking was available and there’s even a washer and dryer to use. All in all we had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed the house and the amenities. Loved being close to all things and I would definitely recommend this home and vacation rentals by Aaron to anyone needing a home in San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely, but....

Lovely, comfortable home in a great location next to Balboa Park. But, the reason for 4 stars instead 5, is that we were disturbed by noisy leaf-blowing (which I find to be one of the most useless and obnoxious of human energy wastes) for several hours shortly after our arrival in the late afternoon. This was very surprising given that the "lawn" was entirely astroturf. Why not plant a native, California plants garden that supports a diversity of wildlife and provides more interest to humans as well, and "leave off the leaf-blowing."
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use some updating and minor repair. But overall, an excellent value for the neighborhood. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay; the location was very convenient and allowed us to walk to the zoo and avoid any parking hassle. We found the home to be small but not cramped with thoughtful appointments and comfortable sitting and sleeping arrangements. Everything was as described and communication was easy and reliable. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described the stay was light and bright and appropriately breezy. The location was perfect for our trip to adventure in Balboa Park and to dine at great restaurants in Hillcrest. The place was vibrant and energetic yet ideal for the quick siesta before heading out to explore more. Thank you for a clean and convenient stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay

It was absolutely awesome. Super close to the zoo and easy to get on and off the interstate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023