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Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck

Travelers enjoy private sunset moments on the rooftop deck or rejuvenating spa treatments at this University Heights retreat, with vibrant Hillcrest just steps away

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This family-friendly guesthouse in University Heights offers a peaceful sanctuary with a rooftop deck and chill-out yurt. Guests can book massages and spa services, connect with in-room WiFi, and walk to eclectic neighborhood restaurants nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

University Heights, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this guesthouse. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Traveling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park
    Balboa Park
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kindred Hospital San Diego
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Diversionary Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mission Valley Mall
    5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lestat's on Park
    8 min walk
  • TapRoom Beer Company
    11 min walk
  • Sonny’s
    10 min walk
  • Cheers
    13 min walk
  • Great Maple
    8 min walk

About this property

Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck

Family-friendly guesthouse near Balboa Park
Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck provides laundry facilities and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Games and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors, highchairs, and children's dinnerware
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please wash and put away any dishes used
Please bag up rubbish and recycling and leave outside the front door
Please turn AC off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: we welcome your furry family

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have everything you need to travel with infants

Events

No events allowed
Send request if inquiring for roof top deck

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: send request if inquiring for roof top deck
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Property Registration Number STR-00216L, 623961

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck located?

This family-friendly San Diego guesthouse is located in University Heights, within 2 mi (3 km) of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Perfectly located, Modern, custom built casita w/AC & rooftop igloo sunset deck Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, well set up house in convenient location. Amanda was very responsive, pleasant and has house set up well. Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy to get around to different parts of the city and surrounding areas. Great place for a family with all of the amenities for our two year-old daughter. Consistent communication from the host. Easy street parking throughout our stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unit, close driving distance to many tourist sites. Walking distance to a few restaurants and bars on Park. Fantastic water pressure for the shower! Lots of beach and kid-friendly gear provided. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again when I return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Perfect location

Close to all activities. Great coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. Host was always available if needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weekend in San Diego. The location is very central so you can get downtown and the beach very easily. It was nice to be able to have places to dine on Park ave within walking distance. The unit was very nice. It had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra N.

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

Great place to stay!

Centrally located, clean and friendly hosts. Very easy to communicate with. We loved our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Relaxing Stay

Nice location, well equipped with a very nice rooftop seating area. We would happily stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden M.

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

Great stay in SD

Overall, we loved our stay here! We made tons of memories with our family and we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great location

I was really surprised at how great if a location this is. I was prepared for traffic since it was a weekend in the Summer, but it seemed like we always ended up going against traffic. We didn't have any problems finding parking either.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik F.

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

Great place, great host

We really enjoyed our stay. Communication was easy and prompt. Location was perfect for our plans. Loved the rooftop deck. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Fall break in San Diego

Great property with everything we needed. Excellent location with easy access to attractions and dining. The host was fabulous to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Great stay

Family trip with 2 little kids (3 and 5). Comfy and convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Simply perfect!

This casita has everything you need and then some. Totally comfortable inside and such a bonus to have great outside space, directly off the main bedroom and of course, the rooftop area!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliana A.

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

A great place to stay in San Diego!

My group and I loved the location of this place. It right in the middle on San Diego and there is so much to do with such a short drive away. You can tell this place is very well maintained. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma L.

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

Happy Travelers

Amanda is a terrific host. She had everything we needed for our stay. Very quiet neighborhood & many things nearby. Plenty of parking & you can park in the alley which you can access the property through the back gate..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Piotr K.

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

great for short stay

Kitchen and bathroom were well equipped, though no dishwasher. Host gave great directions to locate entrance. Neighborhood was homey and quiet. Only concern was the master bed was not very comfortable for our older bodies.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Perfect stay!

My husband, our 7-year-old daughter and myself enjoyed this lovely house January 2025. It was centrally located by the airport, zoo, Sea World and La Jolla beach. It felt very safe to walk around the neighborhood and there is a delicious authentic Mexican restaurant about 15 minutes away on foot. The host was very accommodating. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Week trip in SD

this place is so unique and quiet but close to everything in San Diego. The rooftop is a great place to go and soak up the california sun or lay under the globe and relax. would definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

A great landing pad to explore San Diego as a family

My husband, daughter (13), son (10) and I all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We had everything we needed and plenty of space for our 4 night stay. The roof patio was a major highlight, and we enjoyed playing games as a family most nights. Centrally located and in a safe and quiet neighborhood, we found this to be an ideal spot from which to explore all San Diego has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Great location!

Wonderful stay for our spring break in San Diego. This property is centrally located to everything we wanted to do... the zoo, sea world, Coronado, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, etc. Never more than a 20 min drive (as long as you don't hit traffic times). Home was comfortable and had everything we needed. My teens loved the roof even though the igloo was down due to a wide storm. Would for sure recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelci S.

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

Birthday Trip

I rented this place for my mom and girlfriends to stay at during for a long weekend to celebrate my 30th birthday and I cannot say enough positive things about this spot!! The rooftop has the most amazing sunset views, the space itself is super nice and clean. Extremely convenient and walking distance to many things in university heights. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysia B.

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

Spring Break

Tons of space for two adults and two teens. Location really is close to everything you could want - beach, zoo, downtown, restaurants. Loved the rooftop for morning coffee and the patio table for when we wanted some shade. And best of all it’s stocked with all the little things that make a home away from home comfortable: beach towels, chairs and umbrella, a cooler and ice packs, toiletries, extra towels, and a great assortment of kitchen basics. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

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

Work and Play

We had a group of 4 female coworkers that needed a place close to our workshop. We need space to sleep but also have quick meetings. The space worked well for our needs was close to everything. Street parking is always a challenge but it worked out
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yendry K.

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

San Diego soccer tournament

The property was exactly as described. Perfect and plenty of room for my wife, 16 year old son and I. We enjoyed outside area to eat breakfast in the morning and rooftop patio to relax after running around. The best part is this space comes with all the amenities of home. The location is perfect. Close to many attractions… If you are thinking about booking, just do it before you miss out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Ann B.

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

Great location, enjoyed our stay

The home is located exactly where we wanted to be to visit the museums and not too far to reach the beach. Was shocked how quickly we could get to the zoo. Probably saved us tons of time not having to navigate through CA traffic. We had a wonderful time and appreciated the house. The house is well setup and quite comfortable. It’s clean and nice to find someone that doesn’t cheap out on the little stuff such as toilet paper. The only slight issue was parking on the street but it’s not bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024