Entire home·Private host

Charming cottage in North Park

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Charming cottage in North Park

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, printers
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • Balboa Park
    4 min drive
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
    4 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo
    5 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

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!!



This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Balboa Park. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beds
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Balboa Park and a few minutes from San Diego Zoo
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Betsy Thomas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 490 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Only under special circumstances

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Suitable for one child

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR-00346L, 600881

Property is also known as

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

Charming cottage in North Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 395 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage close to the park
The cottage was clean and well stocked. Beds were suuuuper comfortable! I would recommend it for anyone looking to explore San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 Night Vacation
This property is amazing, even for families with younger children. There are two bedrooms, with toys/games, and a nice patio area. Owners are great with communication. Parking available right out front at all hours and the neighborhood feels safe. Neighbors are friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little cottage!
We loved our stay in this North Park cottage! The home was bright and airy, and well appointed with kitchen supplies, linens, and fun beach items. Betsy and Carly were wonderful hosts and made us feel at home. The home was a quick walk to beautiful Balboa Park. One thing we noted was that the bedrooms do not have doors on them, so keep in mind if your group needs extra privacy. However it worked great for my family as we were easily able to check on our toddler during the night while still having separate spaces. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for small families!
The owner responded quickly to my questions, great accommodations (comfy beds, clean, lots of large towels, new and large appliances, large washer & dryer which is a huge plus for us, felt like home, plus a kitty greeted us very nicely!). Would recommend to any small family. Even though we dont have an infant, it was nice to see they have a standard playpen for babies. With that in mind, I would like to suggest to provide one of those inexpensive infant bath tubs with an optional newborn sling. I remember traveling with an infant and only had a stand up shower and we could just bathe baby with us, but sometimes it was just way easier in an infant tub. I've been telling all my friends about this place! It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Perfect little cottage that was in the middle of everytjing we needed to do. Restaurants, parks,entertmaint, groceries. We would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy R., Dunwoody, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from home work base
In town for a conference. Great to have a home base that was away from the mayhem of the Gaslamp district which allowed me to head “home” after a day of meetings, lunches & dinners. Cottage behind the house is self contained with its own patio area. Small put perfectly appointed. I enjoyed a lemon from the tree to make a soothing hot lemon water! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Cozy small home great for family or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute and great location
Loved our stay at this cute little cottage. Perfect for 2 people. Safe neighborhood, didn’t lock the door all week. Loved the lavender and lemon trees outside. Got to meet Oliver the cat several times. Practice up on your parallel parking. The whole town parks along the curbs. (No clothes detergent was provided but was listed as an amenity)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego get away
We had a great stay! Came to visit our daughter who lives in North Park. Super convenient spot and a cozy cottage that was perfect for our stay. Plenty to do that is walkable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Charles H.

Love North Park!
Clean, nice, fully loaded with games and beach gear. Great for singles, couples, or small family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

jim c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage environment
Very peaceful place. Thank you Betsy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place!! Loved staying here for five nights and exploring San Diego. We felt safe and comfortable. Her cat is very friendly and often greeted us when returning at night. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
We had a wonderful time at North Park. The home was clean and cool with air conditioning-a plus in summer. We appreciated having a washer, dryer and iron since we were halfway through a 3 week vacation. Wish we had more time to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little get away
The cottage was very beautiful and homey. My 5 year old son had a lot of fun playing with the board games that were offered. Everything was neat and as seen on the listing, we would stay again and recommend other small families to vacation here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nicolette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
This spot was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. My family and I Ioved it and would definitely stay again. If you get a chance to book this Cottage do it don’t hesitate!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
I say was lovely. The cottage is so charming and gave us a nice little oasis on our vacation. It’s within walking distance to restaurants and bars and in the cutest neighborhood. The host was fabulous and so kind and helpful. She was also very responsive quickly and helped us Whenever we needed it. There’s a lemon tree growing on the property and we were able to pick lemons and make homemade lemonade every day of our trip. It was the best and I can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect little cottage with everything you need for a getaway away from home. :)
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Everything was wonderful and convenient and clean! The only feedback is that the back bedroom wouldn't cool down, but that was very minor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
The cottage was a little hard to find since it is tucked behind another house, once there it was very cozy and we felt like we were in our own space. We enjoyed having coffee each morning on our patio and our child appreciated her own bedroom down a little hallway. Parking was easy on the street; there were numerous options for grocery stores; getting into San Diego was quick and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024