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Historic Victorian Gem Downtown!

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Outdoor dining
TV
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Victorian Gem Downtown!

A vintage beauty surrounded by modern, luxury towers, you will enjoy this impeccably remodeled apartment. This unit is part of 4 restored Victorian buildings, and is artfully furnished with wood floors, king bed, Wi-Fi, AC, flat screen TV in living room, and a full kitchen. This unique suite has all the comforts of a hotel and all the charm of a boutique inn. Enjoy one of San Diego's most celebrated historic restorations.

It is important to note - this unit does not have parking. There is metered, hourly parking and paid lots in the area. Occasionally, you can find a free spot nearby!

Property manager

Chloe Ferrari

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 STR-00045L, 632777

Property is also known as

Historic Victorian Gem 1401
575899
Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! #1401 San Diego
Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! #1401 Private vacation home

About the area

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 5 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 12 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caparells Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kebab Shop - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km). Civic Center Station is 5 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 5 minutes.

Historic Victorian Gem Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing. The communication was excellent and everything was exactly as expected. The downtown area of San Diego however, smells awful. Every corner of every street is covered in urine. This property was great, however changes in street cleaning or socialization services around homelessness need to be made.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Downtown San Diego
This place was an oasis for me. I was at a conference and could easily walk to the convention center each day. Coming back to this beautiful place afterwards was heaven. I can’t say enough about what a lovely place this is.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable
Clean and comfortable; walking distance to Little Italy, so there are lots of very good options for restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Getaway
My son and I had a lovely stay at this beautiful Victorian house. Inside had the charm and style of a Victorian house but with all the modern amenities of course and cute decor. Close to a lot of places in SD, either walking or a short trolly ride away. Great communication with the owners. Recommend👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emily B., OAK PARK

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in San diego
Loved the location. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niclas H., Charlotte, NC, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, walk to everything
Everything was great, walked everywhere (Balboa Park, the waterfront, Little Italy, even Hillcrest). The place is adorable and had everything we needed. Comfortable bed and in spite of the central location it was nice and quiet at night. Excellent communication throughout the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
The apartment was clean and comfortable. Walking distance from many food options and a 25 minutes walk to the Convention Center.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kate c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
Property was perfect for our needs . Two over 60 year old females . We did have access to everything within a 15-20 minute walk. Managed to figure out the transit bus. There is a grocery/deli across the parking lot from house which has everything we needed for first night/morning to settle in ( Mixons). The property is in a built up area there was homeless people in the area but I did not feel unsafe at any time . Property had everything we needed for our stay and was clean and bed was very comfortable. Had a minor shower issue which was fixed quickly and efficiently. I would return to this property despite being older. Thanks for the opportunity to stay in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Edmund N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location … close to transit system and was within walking distance to Little Italy, the harbor, Gaslamp Quarter and zoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowei S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hassle free communication
Convenient and clean place. Easy access to everything 👍 clear instructions of check in and out. Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ravi G.

Ok. Not too bad. Not great either.
Very noisy. Street right outside with a bus stop across the entry gate. I did not appreciate well fed cockroaches in the kitchen. I had to learn to live with them. When our eyes met, I'd make some noise and they'd hide behind the toaster or something with an unwritten agreement not to come out for a little bit. Mostly they honored their end of the deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, very clean. Was in a great location. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for the Price
My family from CT came to San Diego to visit their daughter who is in the Navy. This house was cheaper than a hotel and the location was near everything. It was super clean and organized. The apartment (house) is accurately described, there is an icemaker in the freezer which was a definite plus. It was a .5 mile walk to downtown/bayfront (where the cruise ships pull in), Little Italy, and the Gas Lamp. The only thing negative I heard from my family is that it is on a busy street and they could hear the cars in the middle of the night, but they live in Rural CT and they have no car noises or any other noises for that matter at night so they were not used to it. The house is old and charming. The host was amazing, she kept in constant contact to make sure everything was ok and responded immediately if I contacted her. I would definitely rent there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cortez Blue
I would stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great minimal spot
Great spot if you need something simple to be home base while you are in town. Super convenient to the airport and spots downtown. Good host and everything is right there for you (trash, laundry, a corner store, ubers).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marv H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to many SD attractions
Very accommodating hosts and a very clean property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mira B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location - convinient access to transportation
Very clean and pleasant apartment. It is at a walking distance to many restaurants in Little Italy and very close to a tram stop. The bus stop to downtown is across the street and to Balboa park - just few blocks away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, excellent location
The location was great. Close to Little Italy, close to downtown, close to the water. Drawback, AC wasn't working, communication with staff was excellent. Bed could use a pillow top cover, but still usable. There is a homeless presence, but that's part of downtown area and they do not bother anyone. The location and price fore the rental is what will keep you coming back. All in all great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location and the place has everything you need for a city break
Chloe was helpful and communicative throughout the booking process and our stay. This is a great spot to explore sunny San Diego from.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful oasis with great hosts
I spent a week at this apartment in late April. From the start Chloe, Jill and the rest of the staff at Urban Sands provided timely and friendly communications about the property. I loved the set of Victorian homes that comprised the compound in which I stayed. The rooms in my first-floor apartment were spacious and clean, and it was great to come back to the house after a long day at the conference I attended, and sit on the front porch. It would be very comfortable for a couple or small family. I would describe the neighborhood as a little "transitional" as there are relatively numerous homeless people camping out in the surrounding area. I walked home from the Gaslamp District late at night several evening and felt safe doing so, however. If you are looking for a place reasonably close to but a bit away from the Convention Center area and very close to Balboa Park, the Gaslamp District, and Little Italy this place would be a great choice. Let me close by emphasizing again how wonderful the hosts were.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony n., British Columbia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Downtown Location
Very central downtown location. Able to walk to Gaslamp Quarter and waterfront area. Easy to find street parking in front of building so not having a dedicated spot was not a concern. You are staying downtown so expect some street noise at all hours. Price seemed reasonable given some comparable spots for a downtown location. If I am picky and you must watch TV it is a bit small which was not a issue for us. The kitchen faucet tricked us as the pressure seemed low but that was because the tap controls the sprayer which has lots of pressure. Good contact with hosts as there was outreach to see if anything was needed. There are a lot more homeless people downtown which is sad but it never felt unsafe. There is an outside gate, building door and suite door which are all locked.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Everything…
The pictures are spot on! If you put on your tennis shoes and go for a walk; you are close to coffee shops, the grocery store, restaurants, Gaslamp Quarters and the waterfront. Great hosts that respond quickly to your needs. A little riffraff at night but that’s the big city for you. We would stay at this location again…
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
This apartment is within easy walking distance to lots of downtown San Diego. It is an older building with all the modern conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison M., Novato

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
Cute little period house with lots of character, all amenities and plenty of space. We were extremely comfortable and safe here. Walking distance to station, waterfront and little Italy for great restaurants. We had no car so parking was not an issue although the owner had alerted us to parking limitations in the area. The apartment had everything we needed except a tea cloth but paper towel worked! Bed was large and comfy, shower good and hot. Would definitely stay here again if we returned to San Diego. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Place
The hosts were kind and responsive. The location is part of a historic building located next to Gas Lamp district. Like many large cities there are homeless all around the area and one night there was a loud verbal exchange between two or more that woke us up and left my wife a bit shaken. Only other issue was you cannot lower the thermostat below 72 degrees. A standing fan is provided and helps keep things cool when sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021