Beautiful Loft Unit w/Spiral Stairs - Mins. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Zoo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Beautiful Loft Unit w/Spiral Stairs - Mins. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Zoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Beautiful Loft Unit w/Spiral Stairs - Mins. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Zoo located?

This family-friendly condo building is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego City College, Petco Park and Balboa Park. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). 25th - Commercial Station is 14 minutes by foot and Park and Market Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

elaine b.

1 Nov 2022

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

The accommodation was ideal and very well-stocked.

Excellent information and communication provided. Lovely appartment and not far to main attractions. Spiral staircase is a nice feature but beware you need to come down it in the night to use the toilet.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

JULIAN R., UNITED STATES

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

NEED A LARGER TV, CARPET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. OTHERWISE GOOD PLACE AND LOCATION

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

25 May 2022

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

Quaint escape

Easy online reservation ~ quaint Victorian hm with privacy to each unit. VRBO host is more than accommodating with attention to needed supplies, details, and info. Loved the moments spent there - relaxing!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., Haverhill, MA

15 Mar 2022

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

Good location to Navy Base

First time to San Diego…. My son is stationed with Navy at gate 6. The drive to pick him up and drop off in morning was a quick 10 minutes drive. This unit worked perfect for us to cook home meals and grill in back yard. We even had a fire and s’mores. We will be back! Thank you John

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal B.

26 July 2021

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

We had a great time

The condo is quaint, clean and small but had everything we needed. Didn’t love parking but John is a fantastic host!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alma W.

20 Nov 2019

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

Great!!

Amaizing , Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

27 Aug 2019

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

Convenient to downtown

Great rental property close to downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp district. Easy walk and conveniently located. Property manager John very nice to work with and very accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Worth S., Charlotte, NC

15 July 2019

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

Attention to Detail

We were in unit 6. It was clean top to bottom. After a day or so, I began to notice the numerous examples of the owner’s attention to detail, things like having wall hooks for hanging towels or coats in convenient locations throughout and automatic lights in the closets. Very happy with this VRBO.

10/10 Excellent

William M.

3 June 2019

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

Excellent Place to Stay While in San Diego

Overall we had a great stay. It is a lovely place. There are beautiful roses and plants. Great location with good freeway access. John, the owner was very proactive and responsive when we had a question. Contacted us prior to and a day after arrival to ask how things were going with our stay. Two grills available for grilling meat, etc.... Only negative(s)...not much really, 1) spiral staircase was a little small and could be difficult to climb or descend. We have a handicapped daughter who did not want to sleep upstairs in the loft because she was scared to climb the staircase. 2) Loft was nice but did have some low ceilings in some places. Hit our heads a few times until we kept reminding ourselves to duck when getting in and out of bed. These are not major issues...just have to take care so while climbing up and down the stairs and getting in and out of bed. Only mention them so those booking can be aware...3) As mentioned in other reviews parking CAN be a bit challenging, especially if you get back late in the evening. None of these are major detractors and we highly recommend John's property for a stay in San Diego. Property is close to downtown, Petco Park and the trolley stations so you can go anywhere covered by the trolley. Again...we highly recommend and will very likely use this property for our future stays (we travel to SD once or twice a year).

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

2 Mar 2019

a great place to stay

We liked the stay here, it is all they say it is, close to a lot of different things, to do and eat, clean and neat. Scott& Roxanne

Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s., Pleasant Ridge, MI

4 Oct 2018

Charming flat, great location

We have so enjoyed our stay in Sherman Heights. This is a perfect location, we walked all over the city and felt very centrally located. We never had more than a 3 minute wait when we called for an uber and despite the homeless population of the this fine city, never felt unsafe. I would highly recommend this property and we hope to return. John is a most accommodating and thoughtful host. Be sure to hit the taco stand across the street!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Maxine R.

10 Sept 2018

Unique, conveniently located home

Clean, well-cared for home near Gaslamp district and walking to harbor (a long walk) Only complaints were stained carpet and a bit noisy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ladonna S.

27 Aug 2018

Very convenient to the Zoo ad Balboa park

We enjoyed our stay in San Diego and the Condo was in a great location for what we wanted to do. John was very helpful with information on grocery stores and the beach locations. The only thing that would have been nice is to have 2 chair in the living room so the 4 of us could have watched a movie together. 2 of us has to set on the floor. That was hard for me. We would stay there again the next time we are in San Diego and bring chairs if none are provided. The hide-a-bed was not comfortable but are they ever. Thanks for contributing to an overall enjoyable trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Boyd B.

15 July 2018

Clean and secure. A perfect home base for your San Diego area adventure.

Our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children ages 10-16) enjoyed our stay very much. It was snug with 5 but we spent most of our time exploring the area, not in the rental. If two people don’t mind sharing a queen size sofa sleeper - two of our kids didn’t mind - it comfortably sleeps 5. John was very kind, checking in mid-stay to make sure our needs were met and offering his knowledge of the area. Our only regret was waiting until our last night to use the lighted gazebo in the back...we should have found that sooner!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

emiko q., Illinoi

5 Jan 2018

It was ok for 5 people

The location was not bad. The house structure was unique. There were 6 rooms which the room has big loft where have a twin bed and a queen size bed. Everything nice and clean very pleased. One issue was parking. We almost never park our vehicle in front of house. We drove circle around block couple times to find open spot for parking.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eaden R.

1 Oct 2017

Good location and a nice clean apartment

15 minute walk to gas lamp district and a 7 minute drive to Balboa park, the apartment is located in a nice neighborhood. It's clean and tidy. We stayed there 3 girls and we had a great time, the only thing is there was a bit of a funky smell (but bearable). Overall i would recommend you to stay in this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donna R., Dubai, UAE (from Canada)

25 July 2017

Great location for the downtown area

We were a family of 4 staying at this property. We were going to Comic Con and the best thing was that we had free parking and were walking distance to the convention center or a cheap Uber ride! Our 2 adult boys stayed in the loft while we stayed on the sofa bed which was not the comfiest. We also had most dinners at the property and unfortunately there was not a proper table to sit at. There was a small glass table but only with 2 stools. So we ended up eating picnic style in the middle of the small living room. John, however, was easy to reach. We had a small issue with the air conditioner and it was fixed right away. There is also a washing machine on site and he provided and replenished the quarters needed to run it. The property is small and clean with great airflow in a relatively quiet area. It is perfect if wanting to explore the downtown area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

5 July 2017

Great location!

We loved our stay in San Diego! We were close to many attractions with easy access to all. Comfortable stay for our family of 4 with 2 teens. Loved having the onsite laundry facility. Definitely recommend this home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

3 July 2017

The House is a beautiful place. It was comfortable and quiet.

It was a great place to stay. It was a very clean and well thought out space. We had the loft room. Our kids (9,4) said it was their favorite place to stay. It was a 10 to 15 minute drive to all the major attractions. It was a 10 minute walk into the Downtown area. We enjoyed this little spot in our heaven.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leane H., Mesa, AZ

25 June 2017

They paid attention to all the details

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute little place. It was clean and quiet. Every day we seemed to find another surprise that would allow us to enjoy our stay including a few boogie boards, a beach chair, beach towels, a step stool to help the kids reach the sink etc. The kitchen was stocked with the essentials and a few extras if we wanted to eat in. This was our first HomeAway experience and it set the bar high. We would definitely recommend this place. It was a great location centrally located from everyplace we wanted to visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

31 Dec 2016

Excellent location, well maintained property

We recently stayed for a week with our 3 children (7,11 & 13). This property was mainly used for sleeping- there are so many things to do nearby! Coronado Island, the Zoo, Whale Watching etc. And it's just 2 hours to LA. We were comfortable and slept well. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to experience a neighborhood space with character. Can't wait to come back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ralf Roger M.

22 Nov 2016

Cool place

Nice and clean apartment, close to Gaslamp Quarter. Full equipped kitchen. Spiral stairs to the loft might scare people who are afraid of heights but works good for me

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jayson H.

8 Oct 2016

It was "Nice"

This property was nice and as described. The owner was friendly and helpful. I have no complaints and would consider staying here again. I would say, however, that the property just wasn't quite as nice as I expected from the pics when I checked in vs. when I booked it. You can tell it has had some wear and tear since the pics were taken. Another notable may be that the house is split up into 5 or so apartments and it looks like the garage has been converted to another living space, so just a heads up that I didn't realize until check-in. I hesitated to even leave this kind of feedback because I don't feel like I was misled, but felt other potential renters may find the feedback helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

10 Sept 2016

Wonderful Place to Stay!

We truly enjoyed the apartment. Very clean and well maintained. Comfortable beds (slept like a baby). Kitchen and bathroom stocked with everything we needed to feel at home. It was quite obvious that there is much attention spent on details for a wonderful stay. John touched base a couple times to ensure we had everything we needed for our stay and offer any assistance to help make our stay the best it could be. Being from Houston, TX, we took full advantage of the nice front porch to enjoy early morning coffee and evening relaxation with cool breeze and no humidity! The gardens are beautiful with lots of flowers to enjoy. The washer and dryer on the premises came in handy for us. The location was close enough and offered easy access to popular areas. But just far enough to be quiet and have less traffic. There is a great taco restaurant a couple blocks for great breakfast burritos and late night taco snack. There is a small Catholic church just around the corner. A grocery store a few blocks away. Oh and finally, a great place to catch Pokémon with a stop and a gym each with in a block of the house. Our stay was wonderful, I will highly recommend it to friends traveling to San Diego!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

7 Sept 2016

Great Stay

Everything was as it was described. Cute room, everything clean and ready to go when we arrived! Owner was readily available to answer questions and very accommodating. Thanks!

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