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Stunning Little Italy Villa - Private Hot Tub - Minutes to the Convention Center

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Outdoor dining
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • 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.

Stunning Little Italy Villa - Private Hot Tub - Minutes to the 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
Private outdoor oasis
Grill, high quality to cook the perfect steak
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. A hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 12 minutes by foot from Waterfront Park and a 2-minute drive from Port of San Diego
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly apartment also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Padel
  • Pickleball
  • 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
  • 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
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

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 lbs 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 636501, STR-08417L
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 Dream In The Best Location
The Dream Villa in the Best Location Apartment
The Dream Villa in the Best Location San Diego
The Dream Villa in the Best Location Apartment San Diego

Stunning Little Italy Villa - Private Hot Tub - Minutes to the Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dionte W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was amazing. House was beautiful. Neighborhood was great and there were so many great bars and restaurants in the general area. The house has so much history and on top of that, the space we were in was so secluded and private. Hot tub was out of this world. 1000/10, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay in Banker's Hill. Our one room apartment was clean and well maintained. I knew it would be a comfortable stay with the Nespresso machine, Charmin toilet paper, soft sheets and bath absorbent towels. The kitchen was well stocked and all the appliances were new. The hot tub was also very nice. Great location with easy walks to Balboa Part and Little Italy.The unit does not get much sun so it was a little damp and chilly. Also, there was some noise from the upstairs apartment's water pipes and heating unit, but not an issue. All homes and apartments in this area have some degree of airport noise.Our daughter lives nearby and mentioned that other of her friends had stayed in other units in this house and also thought highly of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for sight seeing. Clean and relaxing, well-appointed. We were very comfortable for 9 days.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett M., Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Good spot

Cozy and very walkable. The planes and a buzzing/humming from one of the other units can get loud at night, but not so much that earplugs wouldn’t fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place To Stay!

I went for a work trip and this was exactly what I needed and more. The place was clean and spacious. The attached outdoor lounge area made for an added bonus and was extremely relaxing after a busy day. Could not recommend enough and plan to stay again if I’m back in San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H., Spokane, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness

Private

The exterior of the home is beautiful and the space inside was spacious and private. We enjoyed the private hot tub and the bed was very comfortable. Parking wasn’t terrible but we did have to drive around the adjacent blocks to find a spot. A night, we just ubered if we wanted to go so that we didn’t lose our spot. Overall, we had a very peaceful stay and would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking distance from downtown

This place was amazing beautiful old building in the heart of San Diego. The hot tub was heavenly everything was clean and comfortable slept like a baby. Despite being in a building with other people it felt very private. Ricardo was an awesome host very helpful and accommodating he made the process very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

I was entirely satisfied with my choice to stay here, it was very clean and comfortable and exceeded all expectations. Ricardo was an absolutely wonderful host and provided detailed information about everything including local recommendations. I wish I could have stayed longer and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay & helpful host

The properties were comfortable & the host was generous & accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had an amazing trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Demond H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty and Elegance

Our stay at Bankers hill was beyond our expectation. Between the style of the space, the beautiful ocean, and incredible food, this was a perfect vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Divyanshu M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful find

We stayed at this property during our weekend getaway. The place is perfect to relax and enjoy everything about San Diego. We really enjoyed the Hot tubs and the foosball. The Hot tub feels relaxing after a whole day of activity exploring San Diego. The Place is very clean and Rick is very responsive to all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved our stay at Rick's property in San Diego! Beautiful historic home in San Diego renovated into vacation rentals. Went above and beyond with great amenities, comfortable furniture, and a modern style. Each unit has its own private hot tub, foosball table, BBQ and more. Easy walk to many great restaurants in the heart of the city. Dog friendly property in a neighborhood that's perfect to walk around in and offers some great views of downtown and the San Diego harbor. 5 minute drive to the airport. Rick is a great host and is very responsible to his guests. Excited to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Gabrielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Vacation

My fiancé and I had a wonderful time at this location! It was very clean and very comfortable! I gave it four stars because it can get a little loud due to other units being nearby and the planes from the airport. However, we were able to adjust to the noises fairly quick. If you are a light sleeper, I would suggest ear plugs. The location was amazing! We were close to everything! The owner was very helpful and responsive! He also supplied a list of some amazing restaurant recommendations!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Great Host

Rick was very hospitable with very fast response times when we had questions and even offering a late checkout when we had an extremely minor issue with the WIFI password being different. Neighborhood was fantastic. Walking distance to bankers hill, Balboa Park and Little Italy. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

This place was so wonderful. My fiancé and I enjoyed our stay very much. Very clean and perfect for a couples getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

I live locally and needed a place to stay last minute for the weekend due to my house being sold. That aside, I called Rick to expedite the process, and while on vacation with poor reception, he made it happen. He was very accommodating, kind and made sure everything went smoothly. It really makes the stay that much more enjoyable with a caring property manager. The place itself is really adorable and perfect for a little romantic getaway. The private yard is charming and quiet. It's clean, and the king bed was extremely comfortable as well. It's really close/walking distance to Little Italy. It took me less than 10 minutes to walk to Juniper & Ivy- a popular restaurant down there. I highly recommend this spot if you want privacy, but also want to be near everything San Diego has to offer. Two thumbs way up!

10/10 Excellent

Leinani P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed this place and will be returning Again

The entire process from beginning to end worked out perfect for my family and I. Place with clean and organized. Everything we needed and wanted to do is less than 10 mins. Our host was very nice and professional.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location and hot tub area

Private hot tub area and private entrance. Good location! Walkable to most places you would visit in SD and communication with Rick is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect getaway!

My husband and I were desperate for a weekend getaway. It was our first one since the start of the pandemic, and our first family vacation with our 5.5 month old. We are so glad we went with this rental. It’s in the perfect location, it is clean, parking is typically easy to find, and Rick (the host) is the absolute best! He is very responsive and accommodating. This particular rental is great for two people, but I am looking forward to staying at one of Rick’s other properties in the future because it was a little tight with the pack n play for our baby, but we made it work. All in all, I was extremely pleased as this was our first time using Vrbo. We are already looking forward to our next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a quick getaway for a couple

This place was clean, new upgrades, perfect for a couple of 2 which we were. The outdoor area with spa was great for relaxing. The location was easy to find and parking was great for us. We would definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you! Great location!!

Wonderful stay close to little Italy. Nice property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019