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10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.

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Located close to Balboa Park, 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. provides golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.

  • Urban Cottage recently totally remodeled. Oak floors. Working fireplace. Air Conditioning. Open concept kitchen --- French doors access large deck. Keurig coffee maker. Laundry. Ironing board. Iron. King poster bed in Master bedroom. Twin beds in bedroom two. Queen hide-a-bed with luxurious mattress (used by Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton). Bathrooms with showers. WiFi. Smart T.V. Off-street parking. Located in historic South Park area of San Diego.

    Note: Pak and Play available upon request for families with childen age 2 and under.

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About the area

Located in South Park, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Sesame Place San Diego, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. 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
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Park Golf Course
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego City College
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Soap Factory
    5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bethel AME Church
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 32nd - Commercial Station
    3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Drop
    13 min walk
  • Humberto's Taco Shop
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub
    10 min walk
  • Harland South Park
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. located?

Located in South Park, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10 minutes from San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gas Lamp District, Public Beaches. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice layout. I like the Balboa Park area since there is so much you can walk to. Easy check-in and check-out process.I really liked being able to park my car in the driveway as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute and cozy place that served our family of four well! We loved the open feel of the kitchen, and the beds were comfortable. The full length mirror was also appreciated, as we were attending wedding events. Clean and conveniently located, we appreciated the setting. Thank you to the owners for a kind experience when communicating too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely home; well equipped; great location; wonderful, responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Urban Cottage was perfect for our stay in San Diego. It is well-equipped and very clean. The location is great (quiet neighbourhood with restaurants and grocery stores nearby).Dorothy is an excellent host!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious home in a great location

We loved our week stay at Dorothy's cottage for our family of 5. The home is really spacious, which suited our teenagers well, and it was the perfect location for exploring San Diego and its amazing beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Confortable stay in prime South Park location

The Urban Cottage is a terrific VRBO choice. Well-furnished with a completely outfitted kitchen, as well as a deck overlooking a lovely backyard, it is our first choice for San Diego vacations. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that is very close to numerous great restaurants, shops, pharmacy and grocery stores.and
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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SanDiego vacation

This house is spotless and has everything you need. The bed was very comfortable. The neighborhood was great and we walked to a little Italian Restaurant that the host recommended. Wonderful food! Very close to Balboa Park and the zoo.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great space!

Everything you needed to make it an easy stay - washer/dryer, plenty of clean towels, coffee, blankets, utensils, pots & pans, books, access to Apple TV, etc... Space was very large, but very cozy in decoration. Great for a family! Loved our stay and would stay here again when visiting!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Cottage in a Cute Neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. Centrally located in a historical neighborhood, with great restaurants nearby, we explored San Diego with most destinations being just a short drive. Really comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen, nice outside space. Would definitely stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful cottage near Balboa Park

This cottage exceeded our expectations. A wonderful historic home that has been updated. Our party of 3 adults and 1 child had plenty of room to relax after taking in a day of activities. Great to have a deck and backyard to enjoy. Would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Cottage

Comfortable and attractive cottage. Everything we needed and located in a great area. Easy driving to the attractions we wanted to see. Lovely backyard that our 6-year-old grandson enjoyed. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to contact. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great neighborhood and host

The neighborhood was close to things we wanted to do and see—most within 10 minutes. And the house met our needs for occasional cooking very well. Quiet streets. Accommodating hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoy this cottage

Lovely cottage. Fully equipped. We have stayed here many times. Great neighborhood with quiet residential streets, excellent restaurants, shops and grocery stores within walking distance or a few minutes of driving.We highly recommend.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming home in South Park

This 2-bedroom home was just what we were looking for. Close to so many things in San Diego. Quiet street. Perfect for walking or catching the bus 2 blocks away. Hope to return again.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful house, wonderful neighborhood!

We loved this sweet, welcoming house! We felt so at home there! The house has a great back deck looking out over a lovely little yard with a bird feeder and so many pretty birds! The interior of the house was so open and inviting and the beds were all very comfortable with high-end bedding. The neighborhood is just the best, with so many great restaurants within walking distance. Harland’s was just three blocks away, with the most wonderful breakfast tacos. Such a great stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay in San Diego

We loved our stay at this beautiful historical house. The neighbourhood was perfect, close to the city and the sights, but very quiet and safe, with lots of beautiful trees and flowers. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and taking daily walks. There is some noise from planes flying over the house, it didn't bother us, but you might want to bring earplugs. The house is spotless, very well equipped and the beds very comfortable. Thank you Dorothy and Jerry!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice

Everything was clean and nicely organized
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent!

Our stay was fantastic! The cottage was so cozy and clean. There was plenty of space to eat and cook if you want. I was impressed by the location and how convenient the restaurants and grocery stores were. There are an abundance of things to do like Downtown San Diego, the Zoo, and Balboa park. I would recommend this cottage to anyone visiting San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Cottage

This was the perfect place. It was beautifully decorated and had every amenity you could need. Dorothy was quickly responsive and very helpful in finding us places to eat, see and shop. We made fresh juice from the oranges in the backyard almost every morning. It is centrally located and easy access to everywhere you might want to go. This is now in my favorites for when we come back to San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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As wonderful as every

This was our third year back to the Urban Cottage as a family of four and it was as wonderful as every other trip. Thank you to Dorothy and Jerry for their beautiful home and to thinking of every detail their guests might need. If you're lucky enough to stay at the Urban Cottage, you'll feel the love.
Stayed 52 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location great stay

We loved the location. Walkable to restaurants and a toddler playground. Five minute drive to the zoo. Hosts had excellent recommendations. Two full bathrooms were great. AC split for living room/kitchen. Fans for bedrooms. All one floor. Great for toddler. Had books and board games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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siblings in san diego

the home was a wonderful remembrance for us growing up. we ended up spending more time in the home then venturing out since the kitchen was so accommodating. we sat and ate meals together at the dining room table just as we did when we were kids, sharing stories about mom and dad and of course each other. the house was very comfortable, the beds amazing! would definitely return to this home if ever back in south park.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay in South Park!

We had a wonderful stay at Dorothy's cottage with our three kids (ages 8, 6 and 3)! The cottage was exactly as advertised and located in a quaint, safe neighborhood. The cottage was very clean and had plenty of extras such as books and games for the kids. We loved watching the birds from the deck and enjoying the outdoor space. The area is very walkable with little shops and eateries nearby. We loved the proximity to Balboa Park and downtown. There was a playground for the kids only a couple blocks from the cottage. Dorothy was also very easy to communicate with. We definitely hope to stay here again when we return to San Diego!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A magical place

Dorothy's place was absolutely wonderful. It was out first time in San Diego. We had three generations in the house for a wedding. Everything we could possibly need was in the house. If we forgot something at the store or at home we ended up finding it there. The house was in a beautiful location, clean, and comfortable for our 4 adults and two children. Kitchen had everything you needed and bathrooms were clean. The house was very charming. We hope to visit again and plan to stay at the cottage again. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly an Urban Cottage

This was one of the nicest places we have stayed. My first question is always neighborhood- safe? This is in an awesome location! It is safe, it is walkable, it is in within 4 miles of the airport, downtown and Petco Park. I would stay here again! There are local shops and restaurants all around. We had coffee at Communal Coffee (my husband's favorite), Madeline's (My favorite- pastries are to die for!) and Seven Seas (they make all their own syrups!). We ate at a few local places, too. Try Curryosity if you like Indian. Excellent Fusion! The home had so many towels. The kitchen well stocked- I made some breakfasts and cooked all day Sunday. They were no negatives other than the plane noise bothered my husband a tad (I slept right thru it). Bring shampoo. Other than that- get ready for an awesome vacation! Thank you, Dorothy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024