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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Zen Villa - Private Hot Tub - Walk to Little Italy & Convention Center


The Ultimate San Diego Zen Experience
Relax, recharge, and enjoy total privacy in this luxury Zen Villa located in one of San Diego’s best and most central neighborhoods.

- Prime Location

Little Italy: 0.4 miles (walkable)
Convention Center & Gaslamp Quarter: 1.5 miles
Minutes to Balboa Park, Downtown, Zoo, Airport, beaches & more
Scooters and bikes make getting around easy and fun.


- The Space

This thoughtfully designed villa blends Restoration Hardware elements, designer furnishings, metals, and historic woods to create a refined yet calming atmosphere.


- The home features:

Two bicycles cruisers always available for you to explore beautiful SD
Grill, high quality to cook the perfect steak
Private outdoor oasis with hot tub, fire pit and more.
Multi-Jet spa tub for deep relaxation
A quiet and safe residential setting that feels peaceful while staying central
Everything you see in the photos — including the outdoor areas and hot tub — is for your exclusive and private use. Nothing is shared.


- Comfort & Technology

Posturepedic Luxury King Mattress (Sealy)
Egyptian cotton sheets & pillows
Dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi
55” HD smart TV
All perfect for unwinding after exploring San Diego or working remotely in comfort.


- Cleanliness & Care

The villa is professionally cleaned and sanitized before every arrival by a dedicated housekeeping team to ensure a spotless, hotel-level experience.


- Included Amenities

Bikes, explore the beautiful neighborhood and San Diego in our beautiful beach cruisers
Hot tub, always hot, ready, perfectly functioning and professionally sanitized
Air conditioning & heating
Washer & dryer
Fully equipped kitchen
Shampoo & toiletries
Hair dryer
Iron & ironing board
Putting green
And much more

- The Neighborhood

Located in Bankers Hill, one of San Diego’s most sought-after residential areas — peaceful, safe, and walkable, yet close to everything.
Walk to top restaurants, cafés, Balboa Park, museums, and theaters.
Short drive to the Zoo, Petco Park, Marina, Seaport Village, beaches, breweries, and nightlife.

At Zen Properties, exceptional hospitality is our passion, and unforgettable stays are our mission.

Relax, unwind, and enjoy the Zen experience!
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Port of San Diego. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a living plant wall
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 12 minutes by foot from Waterfront Park and a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego
Luxury Zen Villa - Private Hot Tub - Walk to Little Italy & Convention Center offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Luxury Zen Villa - Private Hot Tub - Walk to Little Italy & Convention Center also features laundry facilities and a living plant wall.

This San Diego apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Padel
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No music allowed in the outdoor areas at any time. Quiet hours begin at 10 PM, both inside the unit and outdoors. If returning late please be quiet.
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed at any time, even briefly or as a meeting point. No unregistered pets. Pets must follow all pet rules.
No smoking anywhere on the property. Breaking any house rule will result in immediate eviction. Please treat the home with care and respect.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 636501, STR-03758L
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Zen Villa, Location, Style & Comfort Apartment
The Zen Villa, Location, Style & Comfort San Diego
The Zen Villa, Location, Style & Comfort Apartment San Diego

Luxury Zen Villa - Private Hot Tub - Walk to Little Italy & Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very wonderful neighborhood, quiet and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M., Fredericksburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
As soon as we arrived we knew this is going to be a wonderful vacation. I visit San Diego nearly every year and typically stay with family, but this year I wanted my own place and this VRBO stuck out to me when I was searching online. I was really excited about the outdoor space especially the hot tub. We used it every single day. We had a morning coffee outside and our evening wine and conversation by the fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies and had all the tools we needed to make breakfast every day. The king size bed was very comfortable. The only downside was that there is not a lot of space for hanging clothes. So I bought an over the door rack for hanging clothes and put it on the bathroom door. The check-in process is very easy as was the checkout process. The house that this unit is located in is an incredible historic home with beautiful views. I could have sat on the front steps for hours just soaking in the view and the neighborhood. The location in Little Italy was fabulous and I never had an issue parking my rental car. Most of our days were spent out and about visiting different places in San Diego and La Jolla but this unit was a great escape at the end of the day. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney P.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D.W. H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

This is a beautiful space, the perfect getaway. I highly recommend you experience this romantic and relaxing oasis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

VERY CLEAN & Hot Tub was great!

Overall our stay was great. The bed was VERY comfortable, the hot tub was FANTASTIC, VERY CLEAN, refrigerator, dishes/cooking essentials, grill (we did not use), & plenty of bath towels provided. This is a HOUSE that has been constructed into 4 separate units. The washer & dryer is in a closet OUTSIDE your main entrance shared with other tenants. My husband said he was outside working when all the lights turned off at 10 PM which is noted on the listing. There is NO dresser or items to unpack your luggage, but we left our suitcases open on the couch. Overall, the space IS similar to a studio apartment, but the back patio is incredibly large. You will hear planes going over, BUT in San Diego, we found this to be true in A LOT of areas even when dining out. It never woke us. Parking was never an issue for us & it is street parking at $0. We felt safe in the location & it is only about a 10 minute walk to little Italy, but your return walk will be coming up a steep hill (think San Francisco hill). Would we stay again? No - only because we would prefer a washer & dryer in the unit & we would like more space to unpack. If these things don’t matter to you, this is quite the gem! Host was great - Thank you for your hospitality. PS - A note on San Diego - Do NOT stay in Gas Lamp area! This location felt much safer & it was a clean neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

The property was as described, the checkin process was seamless, and the property manager extremely helpful. A wonderful place to stay in San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great downtown getaway

The property was a welcome sanctuary from the city. It was like having our own private oasis. The check in process was seemless the property was how described if not better. The bed was like sleeping in a cloud. All of this made for a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly impressed

I have stayed in multiple vacation rentals. This is by far the best yet. The property exceeded all expectations with regard to location, cleanliness, communication, and livability. We would definitely return and recommend to anyone looking for a high quality experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott w., Grass valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Great location on Bankers Hill. Easy walk to Little Italy. The place was small but nice and very clean. Could just use some softer pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little slice of heaven in downtown SD

We absolutely loved our stay in the little Zen Den :) everything was conveniently located just a $10 Uber right away or a walk if we were feeling up to it. We didn’t mind the airplane noise by the time bedtime rolled around, we were exhausted anyway!! There was one time we needed to reach out to the property manager, and he was prompt with his response and dealt with everything immediately we couldn’t of been happier ! we would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing jewel in the perfect location

My wife and I stayed for a week and we absolutely loved it. Extremely clean upon arrival. The patio with the Hot tub and outdoor TV were perfect to grill and relax with a glass of wine after exploring SD, the kitchen was stocked with everything you need, great internet, super comfy bed and bedding, high end appliances and washer dryer. AC, plenty of parking every time. Amazing communication with management, clear access information. Perfect location 5 minutes to Little Italy, Balboa Park, the Convention Center, Bay Front Park, gas lamp. Amazing restaurants and spots walking distance. Will definitely recommend 5 star property and will for sure stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Italy Stay

We had a fantastic time at this condo! It was a little bit smaller inside of the condo than the photos would have implied (the patio had plenty of room), but there was more than enough room in the end and we loved staying here. Ricardo was very informative and responsive when needed, which was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Banker’s Hill Stay

Washer and dryer were not available during our stay, located over the flight path which is very noisy but great amenities with a delightful courtyard
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very nice studio and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away !

This cute little place was perfect. Very comfortable for two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Literally the best place I've ever stayed

This place is incredible and Ricardo is so on it. Every detail of this spot is thought out and SO on point. It's super clean, has all the amenities you would want and they are really quality, the outdoor area is beautiful and private, and the hot tub is awesome... can't say enough things about it. Look no further just book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun getaway!

Enjoyed staying at this cute studio for the week for birthday celebration! Check in process very easy and thorough instructions about the property in email. Enjoyed the hot tub, bed comfy, full kitchen, and very clean. Unfortunately it rained most of the time we were there. But would definitely come back! Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Zen location was great

We loved the location and the ability to get to other locations quickly. Unfortunately, it rained and cut down the locations we wanted to go to, but we enjoyed even the solitude we got and the rest and recuperation we also received. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Absolutely loved the distance to little Italy restaurants

Great place, very quaint. It’s very. Code to the airport so if you don’t like the sound of planes, might not be the place for you. I love listening to the planes so it will definitely be a repeat booking for me! Loved the board games that came with the place for a relaxing night on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage, perfect for a couple and dog!

We had a wonderful experience, place is just as described, if not better. Clean, cozy and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

GJ J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

We had a great and quiet stay. The laundry, kitchen and outdoor area were perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but noisy

Great location. Small unit with no place for suitcases except for the floor. We didn’t use the hot tub but it looked nice. I hated hearing the planes which were every few minutes. Beware there are two steps up to the bathroom which can be tricky at night
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lionel a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick, easy process. Awesome location and property, clean and relaxing.

Amazing.. Quick, simple and great all around. Easy process. Awesome location. Thank you Ricardo, will do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

I had a great stay and would stay again. The unit was very clean, well-equipped with modern features, and very comfortable. The yard with hot tub is an amazing bonus! It's also located in a great area, Bankers Hill, which is very close to restaurants, coffee shops, and popular San Diego destinations, like Balboa Park, Hillcrest, Little Italy, downtown San Diego, and the airport. It's location behind a beautiful, historic San Diego home is also a great feature. Rick, the property manager, is also very friendly, accessible, and responsive.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanya E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cozy

I loved it, super welcoming and cozy. Loved everything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022