House in San Diego, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Funky & vivacious, this dog-friendly 2 bedroom craftsman is centrally-located. Set between Hillcrest and Mission Hills, our location is walkable to countless coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. We are a short drive to Downtown, Gaslamp District, Balboa Park, SD Zoo, Midway, and Coronado. This charming house is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and your furry friends.
We are looking forward to hosting you!
Our groovy space includes 2 bedrooms with 1 king size bed and 1 queen sized bed, a funky & fun living space with pull out couch that will surely brighten your day, a laundry room (shared with the guests in the back house) and 1 bathroom with shower (no tub). The kitchen comes with everything you need including gas stove, microwave, and drip coffee maker. There are ceiling fans in the living room and master bedroom, as well as portable AC units in each bedroom. Wifi, Roku TV, and a designated work space makes this house the perfect retreat after a day of sight-seeing. Dining table, and outdoor seating. Parking for at least 2 cars. Along with the charm of an older Craftsman home, there are also some quirks. There are limited electrical outlets throughout the home. You must walk through the first bedroom to gain access to the second.
The entire front half of the property is yours including the private fenced front yard and multiple car driveway. There is a rear guesthouse that is separate and has its own yard. The laundry (that is part of the main house but is separate and locked off from your space) is shared common space for the use of both units.
Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.
Hillcrest is the hub of San Diego`s LGBT community and is populated by numerous locally owned businesses and specialty stores. Mission Hills is a largely residential neighborhood with a two-block strip featuring farm-to-table restaurants and local coffee shops.
If you don`t want to touch a steering wheel on your vacation, we`ve got you covered. Our house is conveniently located and central to all that San Diego has to offer. Numerous restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are within walking distance. Effortless public transit and ride-sharing to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. If you do have a vehicle though, the beach or harbor is only a 10-15 min quick drive. Only 2.3 miles to San Diego Zoo and 5.9 miles to SeaWorld!
Please utilize the driveway for your cars as the street parking in front of the home is by permit only.
For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.
Your pets are welcome though we don`t allow cats in this property. There is a one-time pet fee of $150 due before check-in. Please let us know if your bringing more then one pet.
Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals
Important notes/house rules:
-Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).
-Absolutely no parties or gatherings are permitted at our properties--being overly disruptive to neighbors will result in the immediate cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of any monies paid (including your refundable deposit).
- There is no smoking permitted at any of properties.
- Please treat our properties and, more importantly, our neighborhoods as you treat your own. Keep San Diego vacation rentals vibrant and thriving!
We are looking forward to hosting you!
Our groovy space includes 2 bedrooms with 1 king size bed and 1 queen sized bed, a funky & fun living space with pull out couch that will surely brighten your day, a laundry room (shared with the guests in the back house) and 1 bathroom with shower (no tub). The kitchen comes with everything you need including gas stove, microwave, and drip coffee maker. There are ceiling fans in the living room and master bedroom, as well as portable AC units in each bedroom. Wifi, Roku TV, and a designated work space makes this house the perfect retreat after a day of sight-seeing. Dining table, and outdoor seating. Parking for at least 2 cars. Along with the charm of an older Craftsman home, there are also some quirks. There are limited electrical outlets throughout the home. You must walk through the first bedroom to gain access to the second.
The entire front half of the property is yours including the private fenced front yard and multiple car driveway. There is a rear guesthouse that is separate and has its own yard. The laundry (that is part of the main house but is separate and locked off from your space) is shared common space for the use of both units.
Check-in is virtual, as you`ll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.
Hillcrest is the hub of San Diego`s LGBT community and is populated by numerous locally owned businesses and specialty stores. Mission Hills is a largely residential neighborhood with a two-block strip featuring farm-to-table restaurants and local coffee shops.
If you don`t want to touch a steering wheel on your vacation, we`ve got you covered. Our house is conveniently located and central to all that San Diego has to offer. Numerous restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are within walking distance. Effortless public transit and ride-sharing to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. If you do have a vehicle though, the beach or harbor is only a 10-15 min quick drive. Only 2.3 miles to San Diego Zoo and 5.9 miles to SeaWorld!
Please utilize the driveway for your cars as the street parking in front of the home is by permit only.
For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month`s rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.
Your pets are welcome though we don`t allow cats in this property. There is a one-time pet fee of $150 due before check-in. Please let us know if your bringing more then one pet.
Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals
Important notes/house rules:
-Quiet Hours: 10pm-6am (weekdays); 11pm-6am (weekends).
-Absolutely no parties or gatherings are permitted at our properties--being overly disruptive to neighbors will result in the immediate cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of any monies paid (including your refundable deposit).
- There is no smoking permitted at any of properties.
- Please treat our properties and, more importantly, our neighborhoods as you treat your own. Keep San Diego vacation rentals vibrant and thriving!
Amenities at Bright and Quirky Hillcrest Craftsman
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of San Diego, CA
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
Quirky is a good description. The house is very cute with fun colors and wallpaper, nicely supplied with everything you need (extra credit for a decent frying pan!) but it's has quirks - including the management company's app. We had trouble with the heater which is noisy and oddly placed in the floor and the stove. The manager got all of our problems fixed quickly, but there were enough quirks to subtract one star. Also, an emergency room is very close so ambulances. and the occasional helicopter, are constantly making noise. The neighborhood was fine. We enjoyed walking to a few restaurants. The house is centrally located and easy to get to all the San Diego attractions.
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
cute property. nice to have a place to park! And nice to be able to bring our dog. A very walkable neighborhood
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Overall good stay, water heater was off but that might have been due to a recent power outage ( construction was occurring directly outside the property ). Otherwise not terrible stay. The shared laundry was a bit odd and too close to one bedroom. Could not lock the kitchen door due to the house setup have the rest of the house available if someone else is sleeping in the other room. The house is in a great spot for nightlife and restaurants so thats a plus, be aware of the helipad ( at the hospital ) if it lands at night you hear and feel it... :)
6 / 10Average·Jul 2025
Great location. Definitely didn’t love sharing space with another family (laundry). We were thinking the shared space was separate from our house - but people could enter the house at any time to do their laundry. (And it was very late one night). Only security for us would be tiny latch locks on bedroom doors and the kitchen door. House was VERY hot when we arrived. It took about 6 hours to cool down with the portable AC units and window units. Beds were very comfortable. It was more run down than pictures showed. It was nice to be close to so much. Nothing terrible but I do wish reviews would have made it more clear of what was to be expected. We didn’t complain as this didn’t seem to be situations that could be changed (strangers in the home doing laundry and needed renovations.
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"We stayed at this place with another couple, so the two bedrooms were great. You can access both bedrooms through separate entrances, and there’s a jack-and-jill bathroom in between the bedrooms. The ..."
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