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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, smart speakers
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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San Diego, CA
  • Petco Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep!

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Welcome to The Golden Hill Craftsman - we are so pleased you have decided to book with us and hope you have an enjoyable stay. We have remolded this old 1929 craftsman bungalow and proudly brought it back to its original glory with some modern conveniences as well. We hope you appreciate all the updates from the old world and the new. the Golden Hill Craftsman! A fabulous remodeled craftsman bungalow that’s character rich & historically relevant, yet tastefully upgraded & updated with all modern amenities. This remarkable residence is in a prime location at the doorstep of all that San Diego has to offer. The Golden Hill Craftsman is equipped with a chefs kitchen, high speed internet, 55’ Flat Screen TV (with internet, Netflix, Apple TV, etc.), Washer & Dryer, fully upgraded bathroom, and tons of original hardwood trim, flooring and architectural character and charm. There is a newer HVAC system serving all rooms, and the house is smart home enabled with the door lock, security cameras, amazon Alexa and nest Thermostat. Enjoy! If you need anything during the stay, we are here to ensure your stay in San Diego is one for the memories.

VIRTUAL TOUR here:
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Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Park. You'll find features such as a water park and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by foot from Balboa Park and a 3-minute drive from Petco Park
Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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-00125L, 642644

Property is also known as

Golden Hill Craftsman Remodeled Retreat Bungalow San Diego

Golden Hill Craftsman remodeled Retreat Bungalow - San Diego at your Doorstep! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zenkosi Z., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Got the peace I hoped for.....

Told Mike he was a gem....and indeed he is. Great communication.I stayed for a week, and I enjoyed the clean craftsman immensely. It is as advertised. The bed was comfortable. Even tho there was not much space, Mike was able to add slim end tables with chargers beside both beds. Very useful! Found my favorite sunny spot in the back. Sun (well warm sun) is why I leave Seattle for San Diego county in the winter time and so was happy to find such a warm spot!!The kitchen is full of all kinds of necesary cooking gadgets. The stove is great and does indeed have a fussy detector if you forget to turn on fan when cooking..... as a review previously mentioned.Better a fussy detector than no working smoke detector, right? Did not have a car but was able to walk (and took transit once) to everywhere I needed to get to without much Ubering!! Restaurants, coffee places, and a grocery store were close. While walking around looking for a book store....I was not aware I had walked long enough to reach South Park where I DID find one called The Book Catapult. A neat book store. It also was surrounded by many restaurants! The check in and out were pretty easy. Conclusion: The Craftsman is a lovely place to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House and Very Clean

We chose to stay at this house instead of a hotel downtown for a conference. Coming home to this place was very relaxing and quiet too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation getaway

We loved the property, everything was perfect, nice, comfortable beds, great and quick communication with Mike( property manager). Would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again when back in San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place with good freeway access.

We stayed for a week, enjoyed our stay. Tenant above was a bit noisy and kept taking the best street parking, but wasn’t a big deal. We stayed up late most days. The bottle of wine and snacks were very much appreciated. Would suggest stocking more TP and paper products for longer stays with families. We had to buy our own once we ran out. Area is ok, some homeless close, but that’s everywhere downtown. A bike, beach towels etc would be a nice touch to add. Overall very nice spot, fair price for the area, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anya L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Accommodation

The property was beautifully presented and exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irma S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic and Modern

We loved this property! The craftsman style was so well preserved - the place felt historic and modern at the same time. It was SUPER clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed and more. Although there is a tenant who lives upstairs, it was quiet and felt completely private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest house in Golden Hill

We absolutely loved our stay. It was super close to downtown and other attractions. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilyssa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed...and more!

This property was excellent - exactly as described and in a great neighborhood. One of the best houses we've stayed for our family. Mike was very communicative before and during our stay, which if I had any questions or concerns, is perfect. We had no issues - check in and out was very easy, everything was working, and the house was a great size for the 3 of us. The real winner was the kitchen. We cooked lots of meals since our little one is a wildcard sometimes when we go out. The kitchen was well equipped with pretty much everything we needed. We are frequent visitors to San Diego to see friends and family, but have some how never been to Golden Hill! It is a severely underrated neighborhood. We found great restaurants in walking distance, plus having Balboa close was amazing. There is a list of restaurants in the welcome packet, some of those restaurants are closed now, but that didn't matter. It's a great neighborhood to walk around in and everything is a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gold Hill Craftsman

Well kept and remodeled craftsman
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great house in central location. 15 minutes to just about anywhere you want to be. Not much in the immediate walking neighborhood so make sure to have a car or Uber plans. House was clean. Kitchen is wonderful. Newly remodeled bathroom was very nice. Communication with Mike was easy and he was super responsive before check in and once we were there and couldn’t find the travel crib. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tijana T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming San Diego Home Away from Home

I've never stayed at a rental property that's simultaneously so clean and charming and comfortable! My husband and infant son stayed for almost a week and had everything we possibly needed in a gorgeous space. Michael was an amazingly kind property manager, who checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking on the first day of the day. When we had a question, he was prompt and courteous. His guide to the surrounding area didn't let us down. I also can't say enough about Golden Hill and surrounding Balboa Park, and the South and North Park neighborhoods. With a toddler who wanted to run around, proximity to the zoo and green spaces was amazing, and we were never more than 10 minutes away from The Gaslamp or downtown. We will absolutely stay here again when we visit the city.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, clean, safe

Mike was great. Quick to respond to questions. restaurant recommendations in welcome book were spot on! Smoke detector is VERY sensitive and went off when boiling water, so be sure to put fan on when cooking and was startled by permanent upstairs resident that came through locked gate before I had read the welcome book to know she was ok to be there. otherwise, great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robb N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy access and comfortable

We stayed a bit over a week while visiting our daughter in college. My wife, dog and I enjoyed the location with easy access to downtown, Balboa Park and Coronado. We’d absolutely recommend Mike’s property to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a great location

The golden hill craftsman was a cozy home base during our family vacation to San Diego. Located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood, it was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. It was nice to have a full kitchen with every appliance you could possibly need. Our 5 year old loved all the kids toys available. Overall we had a great time and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely craftsman

Beautiful property in a fun neighborhood with a great coffee shop and several restaurants in walking distance. Very convenient to downtown and the zoo. The bathroom is only accessed via the bedrooms so probably most appropriate for a family or close friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Hidden Gem in Sunny San Diego

We enjoyed a four day stay this past summer at this craftsman home. The home was clean and comfortable for 4 people and we had a nice time resting and unwinding at the home between our various adventures in San Diego. Check in and check out was very easy, and the owner of the home was very helpful and responsive the few times we needed their help. The bathroom was functional, but if you have accessibility limitations, be aware the clawfoot tub/shower requires some maneuvering to enter. Overall the accommodations were very nice and comfy and we are thankful to have found this place for our home base during our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique C.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful house and great location!

this house was perfect for our stay in san diego! we were here for a friends wedding and stayed for a few extra days to explore and the location was perfect. not more than 30 miniutes from anywhere we went. was very clean and felt safe in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Golden Hill. It is right near downtown San Diego, Coranado Island and the fabulous beaches. The kitchen was so thoughtfully stocked so when cooking you had everything you needed. Thank you hosts for the thoughtful bottle of wine also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marjorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming House for Family Vacation

The host communicated very well before, and during our stay. The home is lovely and several renovations have been done. A few small touches will make this property amazing. For example, we had to use a kitchen towel as a hand towel and purchased wash cloths to use in the bathroom. The shower did not have much water pressure. The bathroom window/mirror did not lock and the sink stopper was stuck and required being pried up. The kitchen sink fixtures like the drinking water tap was loose, the sprayer had little pressure, and the faucet head did not move from side to side very well. The only challenge we had was with the sleeper sofa in the living room. When we pushed the couch back there was food and chipped wood on the rug. I vacuumed it up the first night. After our sixth night, the bed would not go back into the couch and a screw broke off. I contacted the host and was told to leave it as is until after we left the next day. This left my youngest child to sleep on the floor and no place for our family to sit in the living room. After flying home, I received a notice that the host had filed a claim for me to replace the couch. With all of the positive communication we had during the trip, I would have appreciated a phone call or text about the charge before receiving the claim. I do not feel a 75 lb child broke that sleeper sofa and that it broke after a long period of use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaila S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bungalow

This craftsman was everything we wanted & more! It was very clean, beautifully decorated, and accommodating to all our needs. The location was close to everything we wanted to see, including the San Diego zoo. Our hosts facilitated easy communication and a stress-free check-in/check-out system. I would highly recommend this house to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location

Great and safe area with food close by and even a little Thai restaurant that is walking distance. Had a hiccup on the check in but owner was very responsive and on top of things. There is an upstairs tenant but we never seen or heard a peep other than the garbage getting taken out. Overall it was clean, nice and perfect for what we needed. We would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Stay

We were very happy with our stay at the Golden Hill Craftsman. The house is clean, fully equipped, and looks exactly like the pictures. The location is great with the zoo, beach, and downtown only a short drive away. I had to contact the owner Mike, and he called me back promptly and was very personable and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Easy entrance, close to everything in downtown, old town and beaches (>20 minutes) and a complimentary bottle of wine left by hosts! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista N.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Diego Vacation

This is a beautiful property. Very clean & exactly as advertised! Quiet neighborhood. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

First trip to San Diego

We met up with friends for our first trip to San Diego. The house was perfectly located for all our outings. Very cozy but plenty of room for four adults. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023