University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and UC San Diego Health. San Diego Natural History Museum and Mission Valley Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Perfectly located and custom built with travelers and family in mind. Totally private compact 2 bdrm/1 bath house with A/C, private entrance, full private roof top deck, with chill out yurt and 2 outdoor patio! Eclectic neighborhood with our own quaint main street lined with amazing restaurants and bars-University Heights is where it's at! Only a short walk to Hillcrest and easy drive to North Park, $5 Uber ride to downtown, 10 minute drive to the zoo and balboa park, 15 minute drive to beaches.
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Note from host: we welcome your furry family
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: We have everything you need to travel with infants
Important information
You need to know
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
Note from host: send request if inquiring for roof top deck
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: send request if inquiring for roof top deck For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Norma L., TORRANCE USA
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Travelers
Amanda is a terrific host. She had everything we needed for our stay. Very quiet neighborhood & many things nearby. Plenty of parking & you can park in the alley which you can access the property through the back gate..
Norma L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
barry w.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood
Enjoyed staying in a great neighborhood in San Diego.
barry w.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy Y.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
My husband, our 7-year-old daughter and myself enjoyed this lovely house January 2025. It was centrally located by the airport, zoo, Sea World and La Jolla beach. It felt very safe to walk around the neighborhood and there is a delicious authentic Mexican restaurant about 15 minutes away on foot. The host was very accommodating. It was a great stay!
Amy Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandy J.
25 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Work and Play
We had a group of 4 female coworkers that needed a place close to our workshop. We need space to sleep but also have quick meetings. The space worked well for our needs was close to everything. Street parking is always a challenge but it worked out
Brandy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli A.
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
suited my needs
The property is just wonderful. The property is very comfortable. My son is in the Navy in San Diego. He wanted some home cooking. I made a casserole. The kitchen was stocked with all of the pots and pans that I needed. The only issue that we had was locating the entrance to the property. The entrance is in alley with a different number on the gate. I received my welcome packet on the day of our arrival. We had been traveling from Upstate NY all day. So we had the Vrbo address. Also, with it being dark outside, it was difficult to recognize the house from the pics that were posted on Vrbo. To be fair the host did mention the alley entrance with the different house number on the gate. After traveling all day , we just found that all very confusing. However, again, after we figured out the entrance, we had no other problems with the property. We enjoyed out stay there and would stay again if with visited San Diego again.
Kelli A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill, Ann B.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, enjoyed our stay
The home is located exactly where we wanted to be to visit the museums and not too far to reach the beach. Was shocked how quickly we could get to the zoo. Probably saved us tons of time not having to navigate through CA traffic. We had a wonderful time and appreciated the house.
The house is well setup and quite comfortable. It’s clean and nice to find someone that doesn’t cheap out on the little stuff such as toilet paper.
The only slight issue was parking on the street but it’s not bad.
Bill, Ann B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
barry w.
5 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Neighborhood
Nice unit in a great part of SD.
barry w.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle S.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Week trip in SD
this place is so unique and quiet but close to everything in San Diego. The rooftop is a great place to go and soak up the california sun or lay under the globe and relax. would definitely recommend to anyone!
Danielle S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret M.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Family trip with 2 little kids (3 and 5). Comfy and convenient!
Margaret M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy A.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break in San Diego
Great property with everything we needed. Excellent location with easy access to attractions and dining. The host was fabulous to work with.
Cindy A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fiona M.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in University Heights
We enjoyed every moment of our 6 night stay. Although it is a compact space, the well equiped casita felt quite roomy and with the outdoor areas, positively spacious. We were travelling without a car and with the use of Uber and a few buses were able to get easily get everywhere we wanted. Trader Joe’s and Ralph’s are a walkable distance away via the Vermont St pedestrian bridge.
We did have an issue with the mechanism on the sofa bed failing, but appreciated Amanda’s fast response to provide an alternative.
Happy memories of evenings spent in the outdoor spaces here will linger.
Fiona M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erik F.
19 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great host
We really enjoyed our stay. Communication was easy and prompt. Location was perfect for our plans. Loved the rooftop deck. We would definitely stay here again.
Erik F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
octavio m.
18 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
It was just what we needed nice and quiet
octavio m.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Donna H.
9 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
All the outside furniture needs replacing they had holes in them and and they could use a bug Light because the Flies were horrendous on the patio and the spiral staircase needs more lighting and the couch would have been nice if it was a L shape not enough seating for four adults
Donna H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eliana A.
5 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay in San Diego!
My group and I loved the location of this place. It right in the middle on San Diego and there is so much to do with such a short drive away.
You can tell this place is very well maintained. We would definitely book again!
Eliana A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rita A.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relax vibe
Property has a very quiet relax vibe and is easy to attractions.
Rita A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald H.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond our expectation!
The place was more than enough for what we needed. Everything we needed was there. It was clean and well furnished. (The one item we noticed was the picture of the dome needs to be updated. The dome cover is not clear as shown but we could still stargaze from the front. We were not disappointed at all.) The rooftop patio including the dome was very enjoyable. The area was quiet and the weather was perfect. The location is also perfect. The owner left good guidelines for us and made themselves available if we needed anything. We will definitely come back!
Donald H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Nice location, well equipped with a very nice rooftop seating area.
We would happily stay here again in the future.
Gary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark Q.
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars
Had a pleasant stay!
Mark Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alison L.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great landing pad to explore San Diego as a family
My husband, daughter (13), son (10) and I all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We had everything we needed and plenty of space for our 4 night stay. The roof patio was a major highlight, and we enjoyed playing games as a family most nights. Centrally located and in a safe and quiet neighborhood, we found this to be an ideal spot from which to explore all San Diego has to offer!
Alison L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yendry K.
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego soccer tournament
The property was exactly as described. Perfect and plenty of room for my wife, 16 year old son and I. We enjoyed outside area to eat breakfast in the morning and rooftop patio to relax after running around. The best part is this space comes with all the amenities of home.
The location is perfect. Close to many attractions… If you are thinking about booking, just do it before you miss out.
Yendry K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kendra N., Bloomington, IL
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Centrally located, clean and friendly hosts. Very easy to communicate with. We loved our stay!
Kendra N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew H.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Perfectly located to get to all the top sites in San Diego. Clean and stylish property with an awesome rooftop.
Matthew H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
must-stay
We wanted for NOTHING. Everything was included, and we appreciated all the extras. Hosts were wonderfully available when we had a big storm, and all storm related items were perfectly addressed within hours. It was so nice to sit back, enjoy, and spend quality time at night without worrying about hotel neighbors, noise or annoyance. The convenience of a kitchen and washing machine was great. Made everything VERY EASY. Thank you again, when we return we will book again! Highly recommend.
Julie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alysia B.
23 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Tons of space for two adults and two teens. Location really is close to everything you could want - beach, zoo, downtown, restaurants. Loved the rooftop for morning coffee and the patio table for when we wanted some shade. And best of all it’s stocked with all the little things that make a home away from home comfortable: beach towels, chairs and umbrella, a cooler and ice packs, toiletries, extra towels, and a great assortment of kitchen basics. Would definitely stay again!