North Park, on Forbes' list of the 'hippest' neighborhoods in the US, is a vibrant, diverse urban village with a life of its own and conveniently located near the park, zoo and downtown San Diego. Our 1926 Spanish villa -- 'Villa Barajas' -- combines historic character with modern features. Enjoy an authentic local living experience, in luxury style, with the comforts of home! The Carrara Suite (#3323) on the second floor is a sunny, comfortable 1 bed, 1 bath retreat for two (just under 400 SF). The famous white and gray marble for which the suite is named graces the bath as well as the dining table. Overall, the feel is urban, sexy, modern and minimalist, with black, white and shades of gray... Gorgeous original hardwood floors, large windows, exposed brick, fine cabinetry and furnishings, deep Euro tub/shower, central heat/AC, washer and dryer in suite, all new fully equipped kitchen and bath. We also provide amenities -- K-cup and French press coffee makers, beach towels, blow dryer, iron, luggage rack, shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, hand soaps, other essentials. WIFI and smart TV -- Stream your Netflix and Pandora while you relax or enjoy a light meal in the suite. We have a 500mbps WIFI network in the unit -- nice and fast -- and 4 other networks in the building, all of which are accessible to all guests, so it's pretty much bullet proof service if your unit's network happens to go down. Spacious grounds with gas grill, ping pong table and delightful seating areas. Walk a few blocks to Balboa Park, restaurants, cafes, golf, community pool, tennis, recreation. 5 minutes to downtown -- Little Italy, The GasLamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Convention Center, the famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and museums, Old Globe Theatre. 10 min to beaches and other major attractions, including Coronado Island and Seaworld. Please note: Service dogs must be declared prior to booking, allowing owners to request and review documentation. Dates will not be held/reserved during processing. Our jurisdiction does not require that we accommodate emotional support animals at our temporary lodging property. No animal may be on property at any time, without owners’ prior acceptance.