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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A spacious living room with a glass-top dining table, a modern chandelier, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Museum of Art
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 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.

Allure Retreat

Summary:

Luxury and relaxation await in this spacious and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, located in the heart of Hillcrest just 1 block from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Our luxurious home is completely remodeled, using all high-end finishes and everything is new! The spacious interior boasts 2 large bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath and the other with access to the beautiful hall bathroom with luxury finishes, both with patio access.



Entertainers kitchen and dining area!



The Space:

Home features a 75-inch 4k Samsung QLED Smart TV with dedicated Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System.



- TV has Netflix, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Fubo, etc. It is also Airplay/Cast capable from your phone



The Neighborhood:

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



Getting Around:

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.



Other Things to Note:

There is a brand new stackable washer/dryer unit located in the garage.



Pet friendly, $99 per stay!



All reservations are subject to our stated cancellation policy. Please note that certain fees, including processing, administrative, and service-related charges, are non-refundable for direct bookings as well as channels like Vrbo. We strongly recommend reviewing your travel plans carefully and considering travel insurance for added flexibility.



*Please be aware that we are not liable for any personal items left behind from your stay* If any personal items are left at the property, we will do our best to recover them. There will be a charge of $50 plus the cost of handling, packaging, and/or shipping for any items that need to be shipped back to you from your stay (prices may vary for large items).

* Rental Agreement may be required

*Damage Protection Fee of $65 is required for all stays - Our damage protection fee helps protect both guests and hosts by providing coverage for accidental, unintentional damage that may occur during your stay. It gives everyone added peace of mind and helps resolve minor issues more smoothly, while guests remain responsible for any intentional damage, negligence, or violations of house rules.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Park. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Balboa Park and 13 minutes on foot from San Diego Zoo
Allure Retreat offers its guests a water park. Allure Retreat also features a garden and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • 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: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Rules

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 o...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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
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 and a first aid kit
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 642480, STR-04330L
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

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Allure Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to Balboa Park. Duplex is small but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for visiting zoo or Balboa park. 10 minutes to downtown and airport. Comfortable beds and couch. Worked well for family of four with two young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect! Great neighborhood and very well kept house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean property, communicative hosts. I will definitely consider this place again when I return to Hillcrest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Thanksgiving Vacation

Excellent location and stay could not have been happier.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Great location and very cozy

Nice clean property, easy check in and check out and the property owner was very easy and pleasant to communicate with. Neighborhood was very quiet and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kun c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great at communicating through out the stay. Few things was a miss for us, but they were minor.Floors was dirty upon arrival, AC units had a light that was blinking at night on and off which disrupted sleep. No garage parking while parking on the street was available it wasnt always convinent with 2 kids. Pros - bed was comfy, linens were nice and amenities was great. Big living room was also a hit with 2 young kids. Overall it was nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is great and maintained very nicely. Some essentials are included that made the stay very convenient. Hosts respond promptly and were so helpful. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great location

We had an enjoyable stay. It's a short walk to the zoo. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place in a great neighborhood

We loved our stay! The accommodations were great, and the neighborhood vibe was outstanding. I don't know if or when we'll be back in San Diego, but I would stay here again if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ZEHRA D.

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

Clean, great location, Easy check in/out

The hosts were so helpful and responsive, and accommodated our group so well! The house is clean and stocked with everything that you need for a vacation. Would definitely come back here again if I ever make a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great experience

This place was perfect for us and great experience with our hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Perfect location

Very walkable. Many city attractions very close by car or foot. Very nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Excellent Property Location!

Spacious, clean, modern, quiet neighborhood, well located - just a few words to describe this property. Also easy parking and an easy drive to all areasof SD!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Fabulous home, great location and easy to get around

Great location, quiet neighborhood, could walk to the zoo and Balboa park. Clean property, very easy to check in/check out. Owners were very responsive. Easy and perfect for our family! Will definitely stay there again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Perfect home base for vacation!

Hosts provide all the comforts of home. Plus quiet walkable neighborhood, easy drive to Balboa Park and Downtown, lots of great restaurants nearby, and access to nature trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location!

Super close to the zoo and downtown. Nice clean house cute neighborhood. Friendly people all around. Will definitely stay again if in The area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie C.

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

Comfortable and close to everything!

Enjoyed a walk to the zoo and local restaurants. Very clean and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Great location.

Enjoyed our stay. Great place. Extremely clean, and walking distance to Balboa park and the zoo. Would have liked to have taken advantage of the area restaurants, but it was a working staff. Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

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

Hillcrest Retreat

Allure Retreat was a great place to stay! It was everything that was advertised and more. The best location for what we wanted to do in San Diego! VERY clean and organized. Efrain was very responsive to all correspondence and I enjoyed working with him during our stay. Would stay at Allure Retreat again without second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Comfortable and clean!

We were all very pleased with the cleanliness, amenities, and communication we received for this VRBO. We would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George N.

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

San Diego Zoo Gem

Everything from the booking to check-out was a smooth as possible. Conveniently located near plenty of retail and restaurants, and of course the world famous San Diego Zoo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teena C.

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

Location, location

This house is in a great neighborhood and location! Everything we went to was very close- baseball game, fc stadium, SeaWorld, uss Midway, the zoo including Balboa park. If you love to walk this is the place for you- Balboa park, grocery stores are in walking distance. And to top it off, the area is very dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neal P.

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

Perfect Stay

Such a great VRBO property. Exactly as described, everything is new and working well. Will definitely rent from these folks again. Neal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hello, everything was great love the property besides the water pressure it wasn’t that good in both bathrooms and the backyard creepy and lots of bug (spiders) but besides that everything was great. Would visit again definitely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024