Balboa Park Eco Studio in San Diego

Photovoltaic solar panels on the roof.  Rainwater harvesting and laundry greywater used to water the landscaping in the courtyard.  Covered compost barrel.  LED "dark-sky" exterior lighting, solar LED walkway lighting, energy-efficient (but good temperature color) lighting throughout.  Charge your electric car at the private charging station in the driveway. 

THIS IS A FULL-TIME VACATION RENTAL--THIS IS NOT SOMEWHERE WE LIVE AND RENT OUT OCCASIONALLY ON THE WEEKENDS.  THE CLOSET AND CABINETS ARE EMPTY EXCEPT FOR DISHES/POTS/PANS/TOWELS ETC.  YOU CAN EXPECT IT TO BE CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE.

Spacious 500 S.F. studio apartment, french doors open onto relaxing sunny courtyard with fragrant trumpet tree which shades the colorful hammock. 

Separate bedroom area with comfortable king-sized bed and high-quality linens.  Walk-in closet.  Pull-out queen-sized sofabed in living room.

Fully stocked chef's kitchen with new breakfast bar. 

Large, recently renovated bathroom with two-person shower and dual showerheads.  Luxurious Bath towels provided.

Free easy street parking. 

Flat-screen 32" Philips flat screen with DirecTV, netflix-ready DVD player, Wi-Fi high-speed internet.

Shared washer & dryer with 1-bedroom upstairs.  Laundry room is around the side of the house.

Grab one of the books off the shelf and lounge in the hammock.  Play a board game!  Relax with the Sunday LA Times or San Diego Union Tribune.  BBQ with the gas grill in the courtyard. 

Surfboard available for your use!  A Pack 'n' Play is also available upon request.

Well behaved dog or cat allowed. 

Keypad lock entry so your arrival time is flexible, you can let yourselves in whenever you pull into town.

Check-in after 4pm and Check-out before 12 noon.  If you need an early check-in or late check-out, inquire at time of booking.

South Park is a residential neighborhood, and the Eco Studio is a short walk from Balboa Park Golf Course, dog park, Hamilton's Tavern, Grant's Market (amazing hot chocolate and deli), Ginseng yoga studio and massage, Alchemy Restaurant, South Park Fitness, Stone Brewery Tasting Room, Whistlestop Bar, The Station (kid-friendly indoor/outdoor bar/restaurant), coffeeshops, ice cream parlor, and hipster boutiques. 

10 minute drive downtown, Gaslamp District, beaches, historic Hotel Del Coronado, Sea World, Airport, Seaport Village, Little Italy.

Ride your bike to the world famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums!

Maximum rates apply to May 19-October 1 and Dec. 22-Jan. 2, Minimum rates apply all other times.

additional $10/person per night for over 2 guests.

Rates are guaranteed only once reservation is booked.  10.5% TOT tax will be added to nightly rate (only for stays less than 1 month long).  $70 professional cleaning fee.