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Charming cottage in North Park

Cottage with kitchen, near San Diego Zoo

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, stereo, printers
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo, printers
In the heart of North Park, this charming 105-year-old stable-turned-cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy heated tile floors in the bathroom, a private fenced-in patio with BBQ and herb garden featuring rosemary, sage and thyme. With broadband internet access with WIFI, HD Cable TV and Blu-ray player for entertainment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Charming cottage in North Park

We love our cottage but of course our opinion is biased. Please click on 'Reviews' for unbiased opinions.
That said... North Park is a lively and fun community. Walk to hip restaurants, cafes, wine bars, brew pubs, shops and fitness centers. We are 2 blocks and a 5 minute walk to Balboa Park's Morley Field where you will find hiking and running trails, a community pool, tennis, golf, an athletic complex, picnic areas, bike track, bocci court, tiny tots play area, and more. A bit farther into the park are the zoo and many museums -- still walking distance or a short ride. You will be 5-10 minutes from downtown hot spots -- Gaslamp, Seaport Village, Little Italy, Convention Center. Only 10 minutes to Coronado Island, a world class destination with beautiful, expansive white sand beaches. Seaworld is about 15 minutes via nearby highway, and easy access to the San Diego Zoo, museums and literally dozens of local restaurants and bars. Balboa Park measuring approximately 1.5 x 1.5 miles and 1200 acres in size, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country and is 2 blocks away.

Built in 1911, our 105 year old stable has been converted to a charming and comfortable 2 bedroom cottage complete with all the amenities of home.
Here are just a few:
Full kitchen with all the utensils needed to prepare a gourmet meal. Heated tile floors in the bathroom and a new walk in shower, hair dryer, quality shampoo and body wash, plenty of plush towels. Queen-size bed with memory foam mattress top (you will this see mentioned in our guest reviews.) Twin bed in the back bedroom and a full open closet, with a separate laundry room with front load washer and dryer and detergents. Broadband internet access with WIFI and a printer/scanner. HD Cable TV, Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora web browser & Bose Speaker to play your music from your iPhone, and more. Private fenced in patio with stainless steel 3-burner BBQ where you can relax after the day's explorations with a glass of wine, while being soothed by the rippling sounds of a water fountain that continually flows.
There are endless amazing restaurants in San Diego, but if you find you want to cook in one night, we have an herb garden full of rosemary, sage and thyme as well a beautiful lemon tree outside the cottage, there for your pleasure in picking fresh herbs for your culinary delights.

Our neighborhood is one of the most desired in North Park and is comprised of many welcoming and friendly neighbors and is quiet, yet a short walk to lively nightlife. You also have ample street parking in front of the cottage.

We hope to see you on your next trip to San Diego!!



Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 490 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 not allowed
Note from host: Only under special circumstances

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for one child

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number STR-00346L, 600881

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming North Park Cottage San Diego
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Charming Park Cottage Diego
Charming North Park Cottage Cottage
Charming North Park Cottage San Diego
Charming North Park Cottage Cottage San Diego

About the area

Map
San Diego, CA

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Moto Pizza House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪UnderBelly North Park - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming cottage in North Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming cottage in North Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage in North Park ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage in North Park ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage in North Park located?

Located in North Park, this golf cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from San Diego Zoo and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Balboa Park. San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Charming cottage in North Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 451 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location in North Park

This cottage was ideal for our stay in San Diego. The location was ideal, and we would enjoy staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Great Vacation Space!

It was the perfect place to stay to see San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie U.

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

Incredible property and neighborhood!

Could not say enough good things! The cottage was perfect for my family - my husband and infant daughter. The property was clean and looked exactly like the photos. The neighborhood was quiet with amazing food and coffee shops just a couple blocks away. North Park as home base was perfect for exploring Coranado, downtown and Balboa Park. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

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

Lovely Cottage

Very clean, has all that was needed to enjoy our stay, centrally located. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reid N.

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

Great Experience!

Great location and great property. Perfect spot to explore North Park from!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell G.

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

Cute cottage/great location

Cottage was very cute and in a great/hip location. Our host was also very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

P S.

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

Birthday

Nice cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Such a Wonderful Place to Stay

This place was so awesome! It was in a great safe convenient location, parking was very easy, it was super clean and comfortable and the hosts were very friendly and responsive! I would definitely stay here again! Thank you for helping make our SD trip so wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay O.

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

Wonderful stay!

Great location to explore San Diego. Cozy cottage with everything we needed, especially loved the outdoor space and fresh lemons from the tree.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

natalie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived late morning. The cottage was warm, cozy, spotless and homey. Outside was so tranquil and inviting. Decor and was comfy. You felt like you were in another world to totally relax. Totally spot on everything. Close to everything and there is a guidebook on the sights to see. Our purpose was to say farewell to my husband's brother and sister in law at the Veterans cemetery near by. So coming home made our day so much better. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Really nice cabin, quiet area and easy parking

We really enjoyed our stay here! The cabin was cute and a perfect size for 2 adults and a kid, and felt like home. My daughter enjoyed having her own room, and the beds were all super comfy. Appliances were in good shape. Oliver the cat’s visit was a nice bonus and we even picked a few lemons. Great location for visiting the zoo and petco park. The little Italy farmers market was fairly close and lots of fun as well. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great stay!

The property was very clean and tidy and had all the amenities needed. The hostess was lovely! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Beautiful property to stay at

We enjoyed staying here for the proximity to the stuff we were doing this trip. It had everything we could have needed but we ended up not using a lot because we were so close to restaurants and Balboa park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

Lovely visit

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The property manager was extremely helpful and responsive to our requests. She took time to make sure that we were comfortable in her home. The neighborhood is lovely and the patio area around the cottage was a bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We spent two days and two nights at this cottage and loved it. Everything is clean and it is in great condition. Also, it is perfectly located because it is walking distance to Balboa Park and different restaurants. There are also dedicated bike paths close by. We would certainly stay here again and we highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Gem in North Park

We loved our stay at this cottage. It was very spacious for the two of us and had everything we needed. Extremely convenient location for us to walk to food or drive to the events we were going to. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lowkey place to stay in San Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

1st trip to San Diego

This cottage , location , everything was just perfect! Could not have been happier with our stay!! My husband said this was his favorite place we have ever stayed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

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

Amazing Quiet Cottage

We loved our girls trip to San Diego and this cottage was perfect! Clean, cute, and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

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

Wonderful stay

My family and I (3 of us) had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. It was very clean, check in was a breeze, and the host was easy to communicate with. The location was fantastic and every morning we walked to a wonderful coffee house for breakfast (Santos). I definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette L.

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

Tranquil Hidden Gem

Extremely peaceful, quiet, tranquil. Lovely quant place. The best personal generous host Ive ever met. Would love to come and stay again in the future. Great super host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Charming cottage

We had a great stay here. Lots of space, cute decor, nice bathroom and kitchen, complete with nice appliances. The bed was super comfy, and we loved the little garden patio. The neighborhood is beautiful, and within walking distance to so many good restaurants. We Uberred downtown a few times, and it was fast and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

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

Great place!

This house was perfect for my wife and I. It’s close to several restaurants, and minutes away from all major areas we wanted to visit. The cottage was super clean, had great character, and the washer and dryer were a nice added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Adorable Cottage in Established North Park Neighborhood

We had a lovely time in this property - even met the owner and chatted a bit. Full kitchen and laundry — which is definitely a bonus if you stay more than a day or two. Parking was a breeze and always managed to get a spot within about 10-15’ from the front of the property. Everything was exactly as stated and we’ll do it again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Marine graduation

The cottage is adorable and had everything we needed for our stay. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitley stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy and Ben U., Boise, USA

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

We will definitely being staying here again!

This place was amazing and perfect for our family of 3. We wish we had needed to stay longer. Perfect location. Perfect price. Comfortable beds. Everything we needed. We will definitely be staying here again if we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023