Light Bright Spanish Style Beauty 3 min to Zoo

We had a fantastic stay! The Airbnb was very bright and cheerful, and matched the description listed. The owner was very responsive to all our communication. The unit was very clean and the kitchen was well-appointed with most all necessary needs. The location was great---close to grocery stores, the zoo, restaurants, etc., yet still very quiet and peaceful. The beds were comfortable and spacious. The backyard was great to sit and relax, with oranges ripe for the picking! We totally enjoyed our stay, and we look forward to our next visit!

Anonymous - Posted: 12/9/2024

Thank you so much for the kind words, Linda! We're so happy to hear you had such a great stay. It sounds like you really enjoyed everything from the brightness of the space to the peaceful backyard with the fresh oranges – that’s wonderful! We always try to make sure our guests feel at home and are comfortable, so we’re glad that came through. It was a pleasure having you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 12/10/2024

Nice place.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/3/2024

Hi Zhiqiang. Thank you for the 5-star review! We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 11/5/2024

Great stay! Aaron’s rental is worth it!

Anonymous - Posted: 10/23/2024

Hi Christian. Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our place. We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 10/23/2024

Great place to stay! Good location. The backyard really made it an enjoyable place to stay to soak up the California sunshine.

Anonymous - Posted: 10/10/2024

We're so happy you loved your experience with us, Jordan! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 10/11/2024

Great space in a perfect location. You are within 20 minutes of Coronado, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, and downtown. The zoo is seconds away. Hillcrest and North Park have great restaurants. Street is a little busy but didn’t feel unsafe at all. Would highly recommend Aaron’s place. There was an issue with an outdoor light and Aaron and the team were out the next day to address it and the handyman was out the next to fully fix it. Great experience!

Anonymous - Posted: 10/3/2024

Hi Ryan. Thank you so much for giving us a stellar five-star review! We are glad you loved the location and enjoyed your stay. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests, and we are pleased that you are satisfied. We can't wait to have you back with us soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 10/7/2024

Great house for our family in a great neighborhood.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/24/2024

We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you! Thank you and see you again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 10/1/2024

The location of this Airbnb is perfect for visiting Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. The place is very quaint and quite cute. It had everything we needed for the week. If you’ve got light sensitive kiddos, be aware that the back bedroom especially is very light and bright very early in the morning, and at night lots of light streams through the windows and French door from the security lights outside. It would be near perfect if the host installed a black out shade option. Cons? Not really, although the two small couches and single living room chair aren’t the comfiest and their upholstery has certainly seen better days, which is why some past reviewers may have called it a bit shabby. But if proximity to the park is what you’re after, this place really can’t be beat and we had a lovely stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/10/2024

Jessica, thank you for the feedback. We're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the central location of this rental and the cute decor. We'll take a look at adding some blackout shades. Thanks for staying with us! -VRBA

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Posted: 8/26/2024

Enjoyed our stay!

Anonymous - Posted: 8/6/2024

We're so happy you loved your experience with us, Stacey! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 8/10/2024

Wonderful house in a perfect location. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/26/2024

Hi Dzianis. Thank you for the positive review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 11/5/2024

Great stay! Great location and felt safe. Shared backyard space with the nice neighbor was fine and no issues. Would stay again.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/22/2024

Hi Hayley. Thank you for the 5 star review! We are glad you loved our place and location. We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 7/22/2024

Great place, great location great host thank you, Aaron

Anonymous - Posted: 6/7/2024

Hi Mohamad. Thank you for the positive review! We are glad you enjoyed and loved the location. We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 7/16/2024

Un alojamiento muy agradable, tranquilo y acogedor. Nos encantó el aroma del naranjo en su patio. A pocos minutos caminando del parque Balboa y el Zoológico. Además con lugar privado para estacionar. Súper recomendable.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/7/2024

Hi Yulvia. Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We can't wait to have you back soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 11/5/2024

It was everything expected. The house is great for my family vacation with a full kitchen ready to cook anything for the family. The back yard has tons of space and being able to park your car inside the property is a plus. I will expect to rent this location in the future again. Also just a walk away from balboa park is awesome!

Anonymous - Posted: 4/7/2024

Hi Saul. Thank you so much for giving us a stellar five-star review! We're glad you had such an amazing time during your stay and enjoyed the location. We can't wait to have you back with us soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 4/8/2024

We loved the location! We visited Balboa park three days in a row. So much to see! your home was fun! Would definitely come again!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/28/2024

Hi Mary. Thanks for leaving a 5-star review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay, especially with our prime location. You're welcome back anytime, and we can't wait to see you again! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 3/28/2024

Perfect location - near the park and near the Hillcrest Area.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/20/2024

Hi Brian. Thank you for giving us a stellar five-star review! We're thrilled you had such an amazing time during your stay and enjoyed the location. We can't wait to have you back with us soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 3/20/2024

Good location with short walk to commerical areas and easily accessible to highways. Across from Balboa Park and in residential neighborhood, access to park is close but not exactly just across the road as the map may suggest. House is well kept though pretty sparse and basic. Generally a pretty good value. Laundry is out back in separate outbuilding. Internet connected TV in living room, mini-splits with heating and AC in each room.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/13/2024

Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the location, Matt. Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 3/19/2024

Great for families. Close to the Balboa park, San Diego zoo and all the museums. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/20/2024

We're so happy you loved your experience with us, Erlan! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 2/23/2024

Great place. It was perfect for us and our two kids. The zoo is a couple of minutes away. Lots of places around here to get a bite to eat. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/13/2024

Hi Ilya. Thank you for leaving us a review. I am sure your children enjoyed a day at the zoo as much as we are happy to hear that you like our place and that our place was more convenient. Welcome back anytime! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 1/18/2024

thank you for gusting us we feel like at home every thing we need is available many thanks

Anonymous - Posted: 1/12/2024

We'd love to continue providing great service to awesome guests like you, Sahar! Thank you and see you again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 1/19/2024

A great location between the Park and Hillcrest.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/10/2023

We're so happy you loved your experience with us, Randy! Can't wait to have you back next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 12/14/2023

Location is ideal! Close to Balboa Park is an understatement. Had everything we needed in the duplex. In terms of cleanliness, we found dust and crumbs which we didn’t expect for a cleaning fee of $160 but it didn’t bother us too much since there were cleaning items. We had some communication issues. We were told we could check in early but had a plumber show up and I had to reach out to figure out if they were supposed to be there. Then we found one of the sun shades outside was broken and I reached out and they already knew. The next day we came back to people passing by the driveway and digging, making the driveway and garage not usable. They didn’t know who it was until the next day when I reached out again because there was loud banging going on for hours. All I was told was that there was miscommunication between scheduled plumbing and owner. I finally had to reach out to Airbnb to resolve the issue. They use text, I recommend Airbnb messages. Had an ok stay with some hiccups.

Anonymous - Posted: 10/1/2023

Diane, apologies again for the scheduling error with the plumber. It was simply a miscommunication as we had scheduled him for the next week and he came earlier without permission. It was resolved in less than an hour. As for your early arrival we had offered it for free and you were still welcome to check in early but we did have a minor leak that we wanted to fix immediately. Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 10/16/2023

Conveniently close (walkable) to Balboa Park and the zoo. Kitchen is well stocked for preparing meals. The yard is well kept and nice spot to relax. Includes parking space. We would stay here again.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/23/2023

Hi Sherman. Thank you for your positive feedback about our home and glad you love the location. Hope to see you again soon. -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 10/6/2023

Great location for a family trip - so close to the park! Bedroom setup works well for family with kids. Backyard is cute and the place was fully stocked. Appreciate the responsive host and would definitely stay again!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/11/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review Aimee! We are glad you love the location. Hope to see you again soon! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 9/11/2023

Family friendly house and excellent location! We’ll come back for sure.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/10/2023

Aaron siempre estuvo atento a los detalles, pasamos unos días muy a gusto, cómodos en la casa, excelente iluminación, ventilación, el vecindario es muy tranquilo, cordial…. En fin, muy buena experiencia

Anonymous - Posted: 8/14/2023

Hi Alejandro. We are glad to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the location. Welcome back anytime! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 8/28/2023

Far and away, the best feature of this home was the location. With it's access to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, to all of the restaurants on University Avenue and the bike paths that are everywhere in San Diego, this place is the place to be if you want to experience San Diego.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/5/2023

Thanks for the great review, Erich! We agree -- can't beat that Hillcrest location! Hope you enjoyed all San Diego has to offer. See you next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 8/6/2023

We stayed here for a quick trip and love the area. We have stayed in the area before and know it is peaceful and close to restaurants. The home was very clean however the home and decor is a little shabby chic. The place looks brighter and bigger in the pics. For the price, I was bummed to not see more updating to the home. The bathroom and kitchen are original and it’s a pretty old home. It would be nice to have a water purifier in the kitchen and at least updated flooring in the bathroom to make it less shabby and more chic. This is a duplex and the walls are super thin. We could hear the neighbor who apparently is a night owl because we would hear him stomping around at around 1:00am. Host was very responsive which is appreciated and communication was great. We would stay here again but it wouldn’t be our first choice.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/11/2023

Brenda, glad to hear you enjoyed the area. We have added a water filter per your suggestion, so thanks for that! Yes, the kitchen and bathroom fixtures are original (as shown in the photos). We will have a chat with the tenant next door and see if he can keep it down after hours. Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to host you again! -VRBA

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Posted: 7/23/2023

One of the best stays I’ve had. The home was beautiful and pristine, just like in the pictures. They provide you with the basic necessities in the kitchen (gas stove, coffee, utensils) and the bathroom (towels, shampoo). The location as well was excellent, walkable to the zoo and Balboa Park. Downtown and eateries were only minutes away by car. Parking was no problem with there being a usable garage and driveway. I’d definitely want to stay here again if I’m back in San Diego.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/31/2023

Wonderful location, perfect for us and our toddler. Airy, bright and perfect for those days you just want to lounge around. It’s also close to the zoo, Balboa Park, lots of restaurants and stores. This will be our new spot when we visit San Diego

Anonymous - Posted: 5/16/2023

I enjoyed this rental. It looks exactly like the photos. It was very nice and clean. There was lots of helpful, clear, proactive instructions and communication. Responses to any questions were lightning fast and responsive. And all of the basic amenities you would expect ( such as towels, blankets, and kitchen items ) were well stocked.

Anonymous - Posted: 5/3/2023

Nice and clean. The house looks like the picture. Aaron was nice. He's so fast to respond to messages.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/28/2023

Mandy was so lovely, it was such a pleasure to host you. I highly recommend Mandy to any other host. - Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 4/29/2023

Fabulous location, adorable home and a wonderfully relaxing backyard. We loved our stay here so much! And we loved being so close to Balboa Park and all the great food and shopping in Hillcrest/North Park. This is a duplex which I hadn't understood before arriving and the walls were thin so I was worried about my kids making too much noise. Luckily the next door neighbors were very nice.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/21/2023

Keri is fantastic and such a delight to host. Communicates well, respectful of the place, and left everything clean. Really enjoyed hosting you Keri and would love to have you stay with us again. - Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 5/1/2023

We had a great stay. The kitchen was really well stocked with cookware etc. it Location was fab, communication was great and the space and garden were perfect for our kids.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/15/2023

Really enjoyed hosting Paul. Communication was good. Followed the house rules. Left the place clean. What more can you hope for as a host?

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Posted: 4/15/2023

I thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Saying this location is close to the zoo is an understatement. Definitely will be back!

Anonymous - Posted: 4/14/2023

Such an amazing stay! So clean and bright! Peaceful surroundings and amazing responsiveness and flexibility from hosts! Thank you so much!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/31/2023

Really nicely done place, and incredible location

Anonymous - Posted: 3/20/2023

Scott, stayed with us and were the perfect guests. Great to talk to, interesting people. We would highly recommend them to all other airbnb hosts. They took care of our home as if it were their own. - Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 3/20/2023

Really convenient location, just on the outskirts of Balboa Park and the zoo. It was a great, comfortable stay for my family. Aaron was also a responsive host and made sure that we had everything we needed for our stay with our young son. Definitely recommend!

Anonymous - Posted: 3/11/2023

Wonderful guest that is super easy to host. Would have you back any time and would recommend to any other host.-Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 3/11/2023

Conveniently located to Balboa Park , the Zoo, Hillcrest/Uptown. A bit of road noise during the day but very quiet at night. Had some noise coming from the long term tenant a few times, but it was manageable. All in all a good stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/7/2023

Hello Shayne, thanks for your feedback. We are really sorry about the noise, and we will have that taken cared off accordingly. Moreover, we hope to host you back again soon! - Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 3/19/2023

Quiet, relaxing place to stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/20/2023

Thanks for staying! We are so happy to have you! Please, take care! :) -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 2/7/2023

We had to unexpectedly book a last minute extended stay in SD due to canceled flights and booked this just one hour before check-in. The check-in process was seamless and it was a great hub for us to work remotely from. It’s directly across the street from an elementary school, but in a nice and quiet neighborhood that still just a 10-15 minute stroll to delicious local eateries. Overall, a nice stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/13/2023

Thank you for the excellent review! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 1/17/2023

Great value for money apartment just a short drive from many attractions.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/10/2023

Hi Lippe. We are greatful to have host you. Thanks for choosing to stay with us. We hope to host you back again soon! -Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 1/10/2023

Lovely duplex with stylish new furniture and decor, very simple and uncluttered, lots of light, flow, tons of storage. Worked very well for our family. Peaceful and enjoyable; the design of the main room and bedrooms especially is artsy minimalist chic, and warmly welcoming. They seemed to have all we needed and were a quick and easy walk to the Zoo, Balboa Park, Hillcrest. Street parking was plentiful. Easy to navigate from here as a home base. Luckily, the neighbor was out of town, though it appears the backyard is shared, just as an FYI. Also, responsive host! We appreciated prompt responses and solutions. We just wish there were more short term (weekend) options in the future, not just weekly, as we would be back for sure!

Anonymous - Posted: 1/9/2023

We are looking forward to having you next time! It has been great hosting you! Cheers! :) -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 1/17/2023

We had a wonderful time at Aaron’s rental! Everything is as pictured and perfect for us. Very close to the zoo and restaurants.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/7/2023

Thank you Kristin, you made our heart melt. We look forward to hosting you back again soon! -Vacation rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 1/7/2023

This was a perfect spot for spending a week exploring San Diego. We couldn’t have picked a better spot. There was plenty of on-street parking, which we found to be a luxury in the city, and we were close to everything we wanted to do and see. Aaron so very responsive and helpful, which we so appreciated. The listing clearly states that guests have to walk through the main bedroom to get to the bathroom and the rest of the house. It’s a fine set-up for a family with kids, but it doesn’t work so well with two couples.. That said, we had an excellent experience and recommend this place for a great stay in San Diego.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/7/2023

Thanks Jane. We really appreciate your feedback. We cannot wait to hosting you back again soonest! -Vacation Rentals by Aaron

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Posted: 1/7/2023

This is a very clean and tastefully decorated unit with a lot of potential. It is in a nice location very close to the zoo and the park which you can walk to very easily. It has only very basic kitchen amenities which is fine for a quick stay when you are eating out most meals. A nice spice rack would be a great addition and a few more serving pieces of different sizes. The walls are very thin between this unit and a long term tenant's adjacent unit. At times,I could hear the tenant walking on the wood floors. The drawers in the kitchen and hallway on the shared wall are difficult to open and close causing noise to the other unit when in use. I believe this gave rise to a noice complaint on our very first day for slamming doors when we were trying to see what we had in the kitchen for use. Some adjustment to the drawers could help. We were happy to have a garage for our mid size car but is is a very narrow driveway and small garage in case you have a larger car. We had a nice stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 1/5/2023

All these for a great guest like you! Thank you and stay with us again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 1/17/2023

Great location and space! Easy parking. Thank you!

Anonymous - Posted: 12/14/2022

This is a quiet, comfortable spot in a great location, especially for anybody coming to San Diego looking for proximity to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Great neighborhood for walking. The beds are comfy and the home has everything you need for a restful stay. Super convenient and a great find.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/11/2022

Awesome hosts and very friendly. Would definitely rent from them again! Thank you so much!

Anonymous - Posted: 11/23/2022

Thanks for leaving us a great review! We will be delighted to have you back! Stay safe! :) -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 12/5/2022

Don’t hesitate to rent this cozy home while in San Diego. It’s location is central to everything including being right next to Balboa Park (as described). The neighborhood feels safe with lots of street parking if needed. As it gets dark, there’s plenty of people out jogging and walking their dogs, which is a good sign in my opinion. Communication was great with Aaron. We were provided clear instructions for checking in/out and everything else in the home. The home was clean, the beds were comfortable, and there’s plenty of silverware/pots/cups/ & towels. Just be mindful of the layout of the bedrooms (included in the description-we didn’t mind). Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/20/2022

Thank you for sharing your positive review with us! Feedback like yours meant a lot to us, Ee! We hope you can stay with us again next time! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 12/6/2022

Very comfortable and quiet stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/18/2022

Glad to know that our home treated you well! It has been a pleasure to have you! You are welcome to stay anytime. Take care! :)-Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 12/5/2022

Nice and clean house in a nice location with full confort. Strongly adviseable...thank you

Anonymous - Posted: 11/14/2022

Thank you for the excellent review! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!! -Vacation Rentals By Aaron

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Posted: 12/5/2022

This is a great place to enjoy San Diego! Perfect location and the only advice is if previous renters have pets! Ensure they clean it correctly!

Anonymous - Posted: 11/13/2022

We are very glad to host you Roberto , we look forward to have you back again soon!

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Posted: 11/13/2022