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♥ Luxury Hilltop Retreat in the City - Hot Tub! Central Location! Unforgettable Views! ♥

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Dining
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Games room
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Balboa Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.1 km) from USS Midway Museum and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bcb Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Kitchen & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

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

♥ Luxury Hilltop Retreat in the City - Hot Tub! Central Location! Unforgettable Views! ♥

Luxury city living at its best! This newly remodeled home has stunning 270 degree views of the city and San Diego Bay. No expense was spared with the high-end upgrades throughout the property. Jaw dropping!

ABOUT THIS HOME
Are you ready to enjoy luxury city living at its best?

This newly remodeled home in the upscale Mission Hills neighborhood has stunning 270 degree views of the city and San Diego Bay and Coronado Island from its floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen, dining room and master suite. It was recently featured on the Travel Channel's story on leading vacation rentals in San Diego!

No expense was spared with the high-end upgrades throughout the property, and when you first see the view, we bet you'll have just one word…… “WOW!”

Located on a peaceful street in a great neighborhood, yet just 5 minutes to the heart of downtown and all the action, you couldn't stay in a more ideal location. You can walk to many of San Diego's top attractions, and drive to the rest in just 10-15 minutes!

To give you some added piece of mind, we want to let you know we have always had very high standards for cleaning and were already taking many of the precautions currently being recommended prior to COVID, including, but not limited to:

- We have a “clean linen” policy and all bedding is washed with very hot water between each guest and dried at high temperatures
- All high touch surfaces are thoroughly wiped down with disinfectant wipes
- Dishes are washed in a dishwasher

THE SPACE
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, the BayView Hilltop Retreat is an ideal setting in which to make some amazing memories of you trip to San Diego! But don't take our word for it…. Just read some of our reviews!

Located on the second level of a recently remodeled duplex, it has a wonderful 1850 sq ft open floor plan, modern decor and a gourmet chef's kitchen.

There's nothing like coming home after a long day of meetings or sightseeing and enjoying the best view in San Diego while sipping your favorite libation on the 500 sq ft deck.

--------THE DETAILS--------
- The master bedroom has a Tempurpedic Deluxe Cloud king-size bed, private 4-piece bathroom, large walk-in closet and private balcony with use of the luxurious 3-seater jacuzzi overlooking San Diego Harbor.
- The second bedroom has a large closet, cozy queen bed, vaulted ceilings modern decor, and access to front deck.
- The third bedroom has a king bed, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous décor, and access to the front deck.
- Two luxurious full bathrooms with over $40K in upgrades. Zen-inspired master bathroom features jetted tub with glass chandelier, walk-in shower with soothing travertine stone, Toto electric toilet/bidet, and vessel sink.
- The second bathroom is equipped with huge walk-in shower, 3 wall-mounted body sprayers, custome LED lighting, and Italian glass tile.
- The kitchen is a chef's DREAM! Come home from long day and enjoy cooking your favorite recipe while enjoying the sunset views. It is equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, Miele induction cooktop, plus two wine and beverage coolers for your use.
- The living room features an over-sized sectional couch to snuggle up on, a 60” high def TV with 200+ premium channels, Netflix, Amazon, and dozens of other streaming services, beautiful modern decorations
- The enormous 500 SF balcony with seating for 10 and panoramic views of downtown and San Diego Harbor

Other Features Include:
- Blazing fast wireless Internet
- Dedicated parking in the 2-car garage
- Private LG washer and dryer
- Beach gear (located in garage) - selection may vary from what is pictured

GETTING AROUND
The house is conveniently located 2 short blocks (over the bridge) to the Middleton Trolley Stop (Green Line) which gives quick access to convention center, downtown, Old Town, Gas Lamp, East Village, Petco Park, Qualcomm Stadium, and Mexico Border.

5-10 minute taxi ride to airport, downtown, zoo, museums, and much more. We still recommend renting a car so you can explore all San Diego has to offer.

Within 10-15 minute walk to:
- Waterfront Park
- Little Italy (quaint shopping and dining, just blocks away)
- Mission Hills shopping district
- Banker's Hill (cool restaurants, bars, coffee shops)
- San Diego Harbor

Within 5-10 minute drive of:
- Gas Lamp Quarter (shopping, bar & restaurant district)
- Downtown
- Balboa Park & San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Convention Center - only 2.5 miles away
- The Pacific Ocean & Beaches
- Coronado Island and historic Hotel del Coronado
- Historic Old Town
- Petco Park (home of the Padres)
- The USS Midway aircraft carrier museum
- Seaport Village shops & dining

HOUSE RULES
No smoking
No Pets Allowed
Check in is anytime after 4PM
Check out by 10AM

Please treat our home as if it were your own...who knows, we might stay at your house one day!

NO BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE PARTIES. No parties or gatherings permitted or other guests allowed on the property beyond what is on the reservation unless you received prior written approval. All guests must be over the age of 28 unless a parent is present on the property. No smoking or pets allowed. If any of these rules are violated, you will be asked to vacate the property and all monies paid will be forfeited.

LOCATION
Our home is located in the best neighborhood in San Diego, offering great proximity to most attractions and fantastic views. While our properties feature high quality, acoustically rated windows and doors, our central location means you will may occasionally hear the sounds of the city including planes that take off between the hours of 6:30am and 10:30 pm. If you are very sensitive to noise, staying anywhere in the downtown San Diego area may not be the right choice.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We will treat you like family and do anything and everything it takes to ensure your stay is remembered as one of your best trips ever! We look forward to hosting you!

GUEST ACCESS
We use a smart lock and you will recieve the code upon arrival to the home under the "check-in" information in the guest portal. Please note there are security cameras on the front exterior of the home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television with premium TV channels is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

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 10:00 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:
Bedding and Towels - please don't make the beds and place all used towels and blankets on the bathroom floor.
Kitchen/Trash - unopened drinks can be left in the fridge. Please load and start the dishwasher. Trash can be taken out to the large cans outside. Black is for trash, blue for recycling.
Lights and Heat/A/C - Please help us conserve energy by making sure all the lights and the heat/A/C are turned off before leaving.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
Property Registration Number 611461, STR-01177L

Property is also known as

298219

♥ Luxury Hilltop Retreat in the City - Hot Tub! Central Location! Unforgettable Views! ♥ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is very close to flight path at San Diego Airport, however, the quality of the windows and doors, very much limits the noise level of planes landing and taking off. Property was very clean and all items need for a comfortable stay were provided. We walked to and from little Italy, the waterfront and the museums. I would stay here again on another visit to San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The overall experience was good. However, when the propane ran out on the fire pit, the manager told us to change it ourselves. This involved lugging a 40-pound tank from the garage outside and into the entryway, up a curved 13-step staircase, across the kitchen and living room, and out onto the deck. Then, disconnecting the empty tank, connecting the new tank, and hauling the empty down to the garage. This is a ridiculous imposition on guests, especially at this price point.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful experience, the home is well maintained, the Veiw is amazing and communication from the host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! House was very clean, had everything we needed and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and close to everything. Check in was easy and house was perfectly clean. Very family friendly and lots of fun with the balcony and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Super clean home. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great. Ocean views were perfect. Pics did a great job showing the place as it is. Would definitely stay here again! Close to everything we wanted to go see and do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Van S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even though we had only 1 SUV, parking on that street is very difficult. Great location. Love watching the planes land and takeoff. need more darts lol. Highly reccommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was one of the best rental homes I have ever stayed. It was incredibly clean and in an excellent location. It had a wonderful deck. The location made easy uber rides to many places! I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to spend some time in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was super good for us and everything that we wanted to do. House had everything that we needed for our group of 6. We chose the house over staying in a hotel so that all of our group could be together in the evenings but then allow everybody to get up in the mornings at their leisure and then do whatever their each normal breakfast routine was. Kitchen was well stocked with everything that was needed for breakfast prep. The airport runway view was extremely unique and was so interesting for everybody to watch. The planes seemed so close but with the doors and windows closed you could not hear any of the airport sounds. Even out on the patio the airport noise was not as loud as you would think. Communication with host was all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very comfortable home. The location was close to everything. I loved the master bathroom. The master bed was very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience! The communication with the and info upon arrival was excellent. The view and location are great. Short drive or walk to attractions, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Belleville

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying on their property truly felt luxurious. The breathtaking view of the bay and the airplanes coming and going was amazing. The house was spotless and decorated well. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property

Booked this property for a 30th birthday get together and it was perfect. Check in was super easy. Place was clean and very spacious. Walking distance to little Italy which we did almost twice a day! Could have asked for more. It is close to the airport but with the windows and doors shut you can’t hear it. If you are an aviation geek like myself it’s THE best view to watch the planes landing and taking off! If I could add one thing it would be some way to listen to music, but other than that a perfect stay with plenty of room! Thank you! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A room with a view is correct!

How cool it was to sit on the balcony with the fire pit on and watch the planes arrive and take off into and from SD Airport. We certainly got good at recognising airplane logos.The apartment was great... we all enjoyed the fun aspects , such a fuse ball. darts and numerous board games.. Thank you.The beds were really comfortable..especially good to have two king beds. I also fell in love with the Japanese toilet!!The whole layout of the apartment was excellent and perfect for our Easter break...Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy stay, great location

Came in for business trip for a couple of days with some colleagues and was very pleased with the ease of everything from check-in to check-out. Great communication and thorough documentation for anything you might have a question about. The place was super clean and very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls get away

Wonderful property! We all said we would stay there again. Great view, clean, and easy! Best thing about the property…..the comfortable beds!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

OVER THE TOP!

Over the top, not only in the view but all the amenities. Never have we had such a rental, stocked with wonderful products, in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. We enjoyed the cleanliness and everything is like new! They didn't forget anything! Our favorites: the view, all the games provided- even a dart board and foosball table, and cleaning supplies and spices and ziplocks, sound machines in the bedrooms complete with ocean sound setting, AND covered garage parking- OH MY! The location was so close to all the things top on our to do list! I truly cannot express enough the beauty of this home. The price was also so reasonable compared to other choices we looked at. We will be planning our next trip to San Diego based on the availability of this wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanore C., Eagle, ID

Liked: Cleanliness

Rooms with unending views

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Property was super clean and located close to all major attractions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great location and all the amenities! We were visiting our son that is in the Navy, it was the closest thing to home for him for a few days! I was able to make meals and had all the needed kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury Hilltop Retreat is by far one of our favorite properties that we have ever stayed at. We absolutely loved all of the amenities, and the comfort and cleanliness of the home was exceptional. The views are spectacular, we loved sitting on the balcony and watching the aircraft carriers coming into port. Everything is within a 10 minute drive or less, wonderful restaurants along Harbor drive and the weather was perfect. Little Italy, USS Midway and Old Town are great places to visit. We would definitely love to stay here again, a wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Amazing Property!

Great location and amazing property! Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024