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Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly!

Welcome to an amazing secret in the heart of Hillcrest. Located one block away from Balboa Park and the world renowned San Diego Zoo. This bright spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath recently updated home is perfect for long stays or quick weekend getaways. Our place is located in a true walking neighborhood they are numerous coffee shops, restaurants, bars and many other attractions within walking distance. We are located five minutes away from Downtown San Diego and only 15 minutes away to La Jolla.

Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego located northwest of Balboa Park. It is an accepting urban village with a small town feel. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity and locally-owned businesses including eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and boutique shopping. It is also known for its salons and spas, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the city.

Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 17 museums, gardens galore and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks and a must see on any visit to San Diego

Being in the heart of the city, Balboa Park and Hillcrest are accessible by a number of major streets. Additionally, Hillcrest is among the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego with a neighborhood Walk Score of 87. Rideshare is easily accessible. Many Bird scooters and bikes nearby.

Pet friendly, $99 per stay!
No smoking, loud music or parties. We do accept pets but it is important to pickup after them on a daily basis. Also, there will be an additional one time charge of $99 for pet cleaning.

Property manager

Efrain Cabas

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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 636181, STR-03932L

Property is also known as

Sutra has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown House
Sutra Hillcrest has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown
Sutra has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown
Sutra has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown House
Sutra Hillcrest has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown
Sutra has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown House
Sutra Hillcrest has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown
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Sutra has Most Amazing Location all 5 min Downtown

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The New Gossip Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly! located?

Located in Hillcrest, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Petco Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Lovely Hillcrest SUTRA, Private yard, Walk to Balboa Park/Zoo. Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Great spot for a long weekend

Wonderful property for our weekend at the SD Zoo and other Balbao Park museums - so many good restaurants nearby, and convenient to all the sights!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Great location

Great location, was able to early check in for a small fee. Will definately come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashli W.

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

Lovely rental

This Vrbo was just as listed. The place was spacious and perfect for my husband, toddler and dog to stay. The location is right by the zoo which was very convenient for us. The host messaged us regularly to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahylor L.

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

Weekend trip

Great spot, fantastic owners, would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Nice place.

We really enjoyed our stay and would so again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S.

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

Family trip

We had a great trip for my granddaughters 3rd birthday. Adorable little house and a great fenced yard for the dog. The owners were attentive and the snacks were a perfect touch. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Great location

This properly had everything we needed. An easy walk to Balboa Park and the Zoo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Nice quiet area and convenient to everything

So easy to get around this area and so close to everything zoo downtown etc. Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Great stay

Nice property and cute neighborhood. Property manager very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

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

Our 1st VRBO was a Positive Experience

The Sutra is a very nice home away from home that I will stay at again if there comes a need. There were a couple cleanliness issues but nothing I couldn't deal with on my own. My 12 yr old Pomchi, Sally, loved exploring in the adorable back yard. The TV and couch were huge,which we loved! Definitely a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony and Brenda P.

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

Great Location! Great hosts!

We’ve stayed here several times. We love that it’s close to restaurants, balboa park, markets, overall enjoy the location. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Nice touch to have drinks and snacks. Gina and Efrain always check in to make sure we are enjoying our stay. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great location for visiting zoo and Balbao park

Cute house, easy assess to sites. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Easy place to be

Like our last visit, everything was to our satisfaction. The backyard is private and has everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and so is the couch. The air conditioner works really well. It's a nice quiet neighborhood, walking distance of lots to do and see. The host is responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Omaha, NE

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

Great location & responsive hosts!

The property was as advertised in a great neighborhood and location. Garage was very nice to park off the street. At one point we needed some kitchen supplies, and the host was very responsive. We were happy with the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

The Secret about Hillcrest SUTRA

This is the best location in town. Hillcrest is so close to 'the central park' of San Diego ("Balboa Park) that you can walk south to the Zoo in 12 minutes, not to mention the other 17 museums inside Balboa, the green jewel of the tenth largest city of the country. Better yet, the whole neighborhood is residential, walkable, and close to a dozen great restaurants on University Ave to the north. Is it a secret? I almost missed it, checking out places that claimed they were close like the hilly Gas Lamp district (in the airport's flight path!), and spots around and beyond busy freeways. We stayed at a fancy downtown hotel with a bay view & a spot by the airport, but nothing measures up to our wonderful five days here in Hillcrest.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

San Diego

Very nice house with a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lola K.

Perfect for a weekend getaway

The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for our stay! It was child friendly and super close to the Zoo. The neighborhood felt safe and was quiet. Close enough to downtown and Gaslamp district. Would definitely recommend this apartment for a a stay in SD!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lina C.

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

Great find!

We had an excellent stay! The house was large enough and comfy enough that we didn't mind staying in to weather Hurricane Hilary (the extra large couch and strong AC are clutch). The only "ding" is that the bathrooms are slightly outdated, but the outdoor space and other amenities make up for it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masha B., San Francisco

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

Great location and cozy space

The unit has all the necessities and is quiet and comfortable. The yard is fully enclosed and spacious, great for dogs. The gate is a little tough to latch when exiting, but we managed, and everything else was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Fit the bill perfectly

The property was just what my husband and 2-year-old needed. The home was clean, spacious, and child-friendly. There were waters and snacks that felt like such a nice touch. It was super close to Balboa Park and other great locations. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

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

Awesome little home near Balboa Park

We had to evacuate due to the Bridge Fire. We stayed at some local motels for three days and then decided to make a mini vacation out of our evacuation. So, we looked to San Diego. We found this little gem of a home near Balboa Park. In haste, I threw all my running shoes in my bag (and not a whole lot of other clothes), but no matter, my XC daughter and I spent the days running all around the beautiful neighborhood trails. The house was cute and perfect to relax. We went to the beach and loved walking around the peaceful town. It was close to bars and restaurants, so we took an UBER and it was quick and easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

My family and I were in San Diego for vacation and decided to get a Vrbo instead of 2 separate hotel rooms. The house was easy to find. The check in was very easy as well as the check out process. We had a good time and enjoyed the peacefulness of having a house. The only downfall was the lack of water pressure when taking a shower and the house could use a very deep cleanining.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie W.

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

Prime location and excellent hosts

Efrain was an excellent host! He followed up shortly after I checked in to esure that we had everything we needed. If I messaged him he would responded quickly. The house was very clean and exactly as described. The area is safe and quiet. Parking on the street is easy if you do not want to park in the garage. Perfect location for a stay in San Diego! Would highly recommend this home. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne C., Bakersfield

Great location! Super clean!!

We stayed at the sutra in hillcrest while in town to attend a wedding. The location is close to everything, quiet neighborhood with great parking! The House was clean and decorated very nicely! Plenty of towels! The kitchen was well stocked for cooking and has a coffee maker. The owner is so kind and even let us checkout late. We will definitely be back to stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ginger C.

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

Great Stay cation!!

We needed a place to stay with our pets while our house was being fumigated- this worked out perfectly! The host was very communicative and check I with us before, during and after our stay. The house is in a lovely neighborhood and felt very safe. The private gated yard was a big plus with our little dog! The last day we realized we were within walking distance of many great coffee shops and restaurants, plus the zoo right around the corner!! I would recommend anyone visiting or looking for a staycation- to stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023