Villa Barajas - Gorgeous, modern hide-away near Zoo & Park
About this villa rental
North Park, on Forbes' list of the 'hippest' neighborhoods in the US, is a vibrant, diverse urban village with a life of its own. Conveniently located near terrific restaurants, cafes and nightlife as well as Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, downtown San Diego and Coronado Island, this location can't be beat. Our 1926 Spanish villa -- 'Villa Barajas' -- combines historic character with modern features. We restored this place for everyone to enjoy the kind of travel experience we most appreciate ourselves -- authentic local living, in luxury style, with the comforts of home! Serene, comfortable, private and yet so accessible to what's happening in the village! The Baker's Suite (#3321) is a cozy, compact 1 bed, 1 bath (just under 400 SF), ideal for two, but can accommodate up to 2 adults with 1-2 children using the comfortable full size sofa bed (auto inflating air mattress). Overall, the feel is organic, clean lined, modern and very warm and inviting -- The French baker's table used for dining was made from reclaimed 19th century scaffolding. Gorgeous original hardwood floors, 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 to get your trip started the right way -- K-cup and French press coffee makers, beach towels, blow dryer, iron, luggage rack, shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, hand soaps, laundry detergent, paper products. The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, dishware, utensils, spices...pretty much whatever you'll need. There is free 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 if your WIFI happens to go down, just tie into any one of the other 4! Spacious grounds with gas grill, ping pong table and delightful seating areas. There is parking for your car on the property. Parking on surrounding streets also is free and typically available. Walk just two blocks to terrific restaurants -- Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Vegetarian, Sushi, Pizza -- as well as cafes, breakfast places, home-baked goods, micro brewery, wine bar. Enjoy "La Perla" gourmet tacos with a short or tall brew under the stars. The ramen/noodle house "Underbelly" hops -- there's communal outdoor seating around firepits that make this a lively social spot day or night. Our guests also love "The Smoking Goat" french bistro. A few blocks more and there's a weekly farmer's market (every Thursday), more wine bars, artisan pizza, Asian fusion, American/Californian, homemade ice cream...too many places to list. With all this eating and imbibing, you may want to get your fitness fix as well, or tune up your mind/body connection, and North Park has yoga, pilates, dance, boxing, various full service gyms...there's even a pole dancing school, for the daring amongst us. Then again, you're here to enjoy the outdoors, right? So walk a few blocks to Balboa Park! -- community pool, tennis, golf, hiking and running trains, bike track, bocce court, picnic area, children's play area. On the farther side of Balboa Park, still walking distance (20-30 minutes) or a short ride, are San Diego Zoo, museums and Old Globe Theater. Drive 5-9 minutes to downtown destinations or take the bus one block away (about 20 minutes with stops) -- The GasLamp Quarter, Little Italy, Seaport Village, Convention Center, Petco Park. Drive 10 min over the bridge to Coronado Island's beautiful beaches and the famous Hotel Del Coronado -- This is the best spot for a beach day, with a huge stretch of beautiful fine sand beach, a promenade for strolling or peddling along the water, beach chair and cabana cover rentals, peddle car rentals, oceanfront restaurants, lounges, cafes and shops. Or, drive 10-15 minutes to other central San Diego beaches (Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach) and other major attractions, including 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)
5.0
My husband & I stayed nearly 5 weeks in this cozy, clean and sunny unit. Beth & Gail are super-responsive and really care about their property & renters. North Park is an incredible neighborhood with so many walkable restaurants, breweries, farmer's market & even an urban Target! We have nothing but great things to say about our stay. Thanks!
5.0
Perfect for one or two; quite small, everything is compact but well designed and equipped. Nice property and surprisingly quiet. Well located. Will return.
10.0
Perfect for one or two; quite small, everything is compact but well designed and equipped. Nice property and surprisingly quiet. Well located. Will return.
1.0
If ypu like unit oeners who become hostile when you raise a compliant about something not working. The owners response to any criticismis is "you are not staying at ahotel. Deal with it." If the imbroglio occurs at 11pm the owner tells you that you check our the next day at 11am..that is less than 24 hours notice. When we arrivethe the tv didn't work and the washing machine for clothes . We were told we broke these items and would have to pay for the repair..in actuality the serviceman indicated the problem was not due to us. We received no apology where as in the late night argument i was told i am appaling because i shouldn't trouble the owner because she drives long distances to work, works long hours and has a family
5.0
We decided to make this the first place to stay on our California roadtrip and we could not have asked for anything better!
Spotless and clean. Fully equipped for both short term and longer term stays. We commend the hosts for picking out the most comfortable bedding we have experienced away from home in a long time! And the towels too! Simple touches that can make a world of a difference and affirm our suspicion that the hosts care a great deal about their guests' well-being.
5.0
I love staying at Gail and Beth's properties in North Park. Their choice of materials, decorations, linens etc. are always top notch.
5.0
Overall first experience was amazing. So much fun things to do! The property was a very nice little modern place. I liked it a lot, very neat and clean looking and had pretty much everything you would need
5.0
It was close to everything
4.0
Clean and well kept property. A bit small for 4 people - would recommend only 2 stay here. Love seat/sleeper sofa needs to be replaced.
4.0
The owners were very helpful and the place was just what we needed for our weekend getaway.
3.0
The communication from the owner was good, and responsive. The property has very nice appointments, the bathroom is beautiful, nice wood floors and the kitchen top-notch. The place is actually a house that has been divided into 5 units. This would have been explained a lot of things, but I had to drive by and email with them to figure it out. They promote that there is parking typically on the street, which, after 6pm, is not at all true. They also promote that there is parking in the back, which there is plenty of, but they also told me that the spots weren't assigned, so I stressed that I wouldn't be able to get a spot. I could, but was afraid to drive anywhere at night in case all the other spots ended up being taken. I would have given an extra star if they just told me that. Nice restaurants are in walking distance. The neighborhood is quiet, but also very, very dark. The unit has AC, but the AC is only for the bedroom. For some reason, there are two remote controls. One seemed to turn on the AC, and the other turned it off. The bed was very comfortable for sleeping, but is a "low-rider". Sitting on it wasn't an option. The sofa was not comfortable. It's a small sofa, which it has to be for the small living room, but I guess to have more capacity, is a fold out. However, it's a blow-up kind. In addition to a not comfy sofa, there is no ottoman. Just a very small coffee table. The only place to sit, really, are the two metal chairs at the table, which I used. There are a LOT of rules. Maybe the owners want to keep it nice. Maybe they got burned by a bad guest. The rules are well-promoted, but still only led me to want to avoid messing anything up. No shoes in the house. Turn the AC off when you're not there. Be quiet. Do your dishes. Leave the key in the lock-box whenever you're not there. (I really didn't understand why the key needed to be left, but it was problematic in that the lock-box was so cheap that it took 2-3 tries each time.) Back on the good parts, the bathroom supplies and towels were great, as were the bed linens and pillows. On the down side, the iron, which was very nice, was matched with a miniature table-top ironing board, which is not good when you're a businessman trying to iron his long-sleeve shirts prior to the day's meetings. The wifi worked great. There were two TV's, but I didn't turn either on. In my view, it would be good for couples on vacation, and used mostly to sleep.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay of five nights. We did not have a car, but it was a short walk to University Ave. where there were numerous restaurants and bars. We would refer you to Figaro's for a great dessert spot. Good communication from owners and property manager.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in San Diego?
The average price for a rental in San Diego is $295 per night. This rental is $205 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Barajas - Gorgeous, modern hide-away near Zoo & Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Barajas - Gorgeous, modern hide-away near Zoo & Park. Enjoy the water!
Is Villa Barajas - Gorgeous, modern hide-away near Zoo & Park pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Barajas - Gorgeous, modern hide-away near Zoo & Park?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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