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Banker's Hill "The Carriage House" Lower Unit. Pets welcome and near Balboa Park

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About this property

Banker's Hill "The Carriage House" Lower Unit. Pets welcome and near Balboa Park

Newly restored to it's 1920 grandeur, this free standing carriage house can sleep 4 in the lower apartment . (The upstairs sleeps 4 as well.) Easy walk to Balboa Park and San Diego's finest restaurants. Located between downtown and Hillcrest. As photos show, no expense spared!

The Carriage House, comprised of two separate rentable units, combines the best of both worlds—location and amenities. Its tranquil courtyard creates a quiet oasis in the center of Park West, San Diego's hippest neighborhood, adjacent to Balboa Park. The Carriage House lower unit offers two bedroom and two bath retreats. In deference to our neighbors, the space is never rented for parties. 2 night minimum on weekends. 11.05% occupancy tax included.

Free laundry room and private courtyard.
This is a friendly residential area and we would ask that you respect our neighbors' tranquility.

We are available to our guests for orientation and to answer any questions.

Home to San Diego's turn of the century elite, this park-adjacent neighborhood is an exciting mixture of mansions and luxury residential towers. The lower unit consists of mirror image bedrooms and en-suite baths all with queen beds and luxury linens. Newly restored...now open for guests, more photos coming soon!
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Street parking available. Buses operate on 1st and 5th Avenues. Within 5 minutes from San Diego International Airport, downtown and Hillcrest.

Each mirror-image bedroom is equitable in its size and appointments. All queen beds with luxury linens with plenty of storage and closet space. Completely outfitted designer kitchens with new equipment and amenities.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Park. Concierge services and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Balboa Park and a 4-minute drive from Port of San Diego
As a guest of this guesthouse, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego guesthouse is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please put wet towels in shower

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $125 per pet

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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-01131L, 609403

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Banker's Hill "The Carriage House" Lower Unit. Pets welcome and near Balboa Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, cozy carriage house in a perfect location for exploring San Diego. We had a wonderful weekend and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The price charged was almost 1000 dollars more than the listing on Vrbo. I asked the owner, but never received an answer to this question. It is a great place to stay and I do not want to take away from the house, however I will pay closer attention to the price charged vs the listing price. The host was very responsive to questions. It is very clean and has the older carriage house feel, very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We drove down from NoCalif to meet up with my sister and husband fleeing the Boston winter. "The Carriage House" was perfect for us.. 2 identical bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom. The shared space-- open kitchen, dining table and living room. French doors opened to the gracious outdoor patio with lush vegetation. The flat was well-appointed and very comfortable. Clearly great attention was paid to the decor and furnishings. Communicating with our hosts was also easy both while reserving and during our stay. Another very special feature is the location.. in the pleasant Banker's Hill neighborhood, each home with unique architecture, it was easy walking distance to Balboa Park with several museums, gardens and restaurants. Our accommodations and San Diego visit was as good as it could be!! Definitely one for the "rolodex" and a repeat visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fine.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patty D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, wonderful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Quiet, even with the construction down the street. Perfect layout. Large living room, dining room, and the 2 bedrooms and bathrooms were perfect, as well. Great decor, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it! The property was clean, quiet, and spacious (including the outdoor patio). Lovely location in Banker’s Hill, with the 3, 11, and 120 bus routes (running uptown towards Hillcrest or downtown towards the Gaslamp Quarter) just a block or two away. The hosts were very attentive. We’ll be back!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Very clean. Lovely patio. Just a few blocks walk to Balboa Park. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home in a great location. Easy check-in and check-out process and the hosts quickly respond to messages. We would love to stay there again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, cozy, and just like the photos—this downstairs cottage was clean, comfortable, and warmly inviting. The layout is efficient, with a well-equipped kitchen, large dining table, and an incredibly comfortable living area perfect for relaxing, especially with the lush courtyard doors open. The host was responsive and helpful. A few suggestions: the beds could be more comfortable, kitchen utensils feel pieced together over time, and small amenities like tissues, lotion, and extra supplies were a bit limited. Footsteps from the upstairs rental are occasionally audible, and nearby construction made parking tricky, but the charm of the space made up for it. We truly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely return—just a few small upgrades would take this lovely rental to the next level.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL W., Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness

Dining and walking extravaganza

This place is adorable. We enjoyed the courtyard and comfy indoor area. Dining in the local area was fabulous and all in walking distance. Balboa park was closer than i thought. Walked 20 miles in 2 days. We will be back. Hosts were accommodating and communication was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carriage House was an incredible stay. We were there for 7 nights and felt like we were coming home every time we returned. Hard to find a nicer place in San Diego. The location and ease to get anywhere we wanted made for an easy week of travel and dining! Thank you for such a wonderful stay and experience!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walkable & Convenient

Beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, roomy closets, nice kitchen and bathrooms. Good location for walking to Balboa Park and all around Park West.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect.

A wonderful & unique property in an ideal location. Comfortable, quiet, clean, and well-equipped. Easy walk to Balboa Park and many lovely bars & restaurants. The host was very accomodating. Basically, it was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

We loved our stay here. The location is wonderful within an easy walk to Balboa Park and a longer walk to downtown. Quit neighborhood with easy parking. The double suites were perfect for my friend and I. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

March 2024 Stay

The carriage house has been built at the back of a residential property. The property is located in a nice neighbourhood that is densifying with add-on suites and small professional offices. It is very centrally located but you do need a vehicle. We always found on-street parking available within a block or two. It takes a little while to learn about the area but there are good coffee shops and restaurants nearby as well as a Whole Foods grocery store. The carriage house itself is very well constructed and beautifully decorated. There is also a suite upstairs but we weren’t bothered by any noise. The beds were not firm and perhaps should be replaced. The kitchen was extremely well-equipped. Overall I highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan g c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint & Charming

This property is well located, beautifully decorated, and a joy to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 2 week stay

Great location and cute little spot that was super cozy for my wife and I!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis J., Surprise, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

No labor day weekend

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Great visit. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Overall we enjoyed our stay here. We had a few minor issues like a smoke detector that kept going off when no smoke was present and finding a parking space on the street near the unit, but the property was well maintained and very close to Balboa Park. There were some great restaurants within walking distance. Communication with the host was great, with quick responses when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Place exactly as advertised

Very nice place. Great owner and conceirge staff. The pictures are exactly what you get with the unit. Great location - central to everything. The reviews here are very accurate. The only small issues I had were the place was alittle musty smelling on check in/had flies (likely just from opening the big doors to clean from the previous stay), the amenities (like dishwashing soap and garbage bags were a bit minimal), and you had to go outside to access the laundry machine. Not major issues. I would stay here again, and I really appreciated the owner as I had my VRBO unit cancelled 24 hours before our trip, and they took care of us to accomodate us on such short notice. A great, fair priced place in a great location in San Diego. Awesome food locations so close by. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely decorated

Property is very conveniently located to I5, 163. Just a few minutes to Coronado and Airport. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, etc. Upscale decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023