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CasaViva Vista · Top-Floor 2BR with Private Porch, City Views & Sunset — Walk to Hillcrest, Near Zoo & Beaches, San Diego - San Diego

8 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
CondoEntire place
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About this place

🪑 Your Private Porch — The Real Reason to Book This One
• Covered porch with wicker sofa, egg chair, and coffee table
• String lights overhead, city rooftop views stretching to the horizon
• Best sunsets in the neighborhood — bring a bottle of wine
• Accessible directly from the kitchen — step out for your morning coffee

🏠 The Space
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed, dedicated workspace desk — great for a working trip
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed + twin that pulls out to a king — two couples or a family, your call
• Living room: Large sectional sofa + small sofa (pull-out full bed) + dining table that seats 6
• Rollaway cot available on request — good for a kid or light sleeper
• Remodeled kitchen: quartz counters, gas stove, dishwasher, fully stocked
• Smart TV, fast WiFi throughout
• Window AC and a nice breeze— keeps it cool year-round

🛁 The Bathroom
• Remodeled full bath with stunning teal geometric tile shower
• Glass door, rainfall showerhead, handheld
• Double vanity — two people can get ready at once

🔥 The Backyard (shared · 3 flights of stairs down)
• Firepit under a pergola with string lights — evening s'mores territory
• Gas BBQ grill
• Kids' playset with swings, slide, and playhouse
• Hammock under a palm tree with city views
• Rent beach gear through us — boogie boards, chairs, coolers, surfboards

📍 Location
• Walk to Hillcrest — brunch, coffee, restaurants, nightlife
• Walk to North Park — craft beer, tacos, live music
• 5 min drive to San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter
• 5 min to MCRD — perfect for graduation week families
• 10–15 min to beaches, Mission Bay, SeaWorld

💡 Good to Know
• Top floor = no neighbors above you, best views in the building
• 1 flight of stairs up to enter the unit
• Backyard is 3 flights of stairs down — the porch is your primary outdoor space
• Parking: free street parking; easy during the day, can get tight after 6pm — walk to dinner!
• Shared QR-code laundry in the basement of the neighboring building (through the backyard)
• Pet-friendly — well-behaved dogs welcome
• Pack 'n plays, high chairs, and baby tubs available on request
• Early check-in / late check-out available for a small fee

👋 CasaViva Vista is one of 11 CasaViva SD homes on Georgia Street and Lincoln Avenue. Traveling with a bigger crew? We can accommodate groups of any size — just ask!

The neighborhood is super walkable with tons of bars and restaurants in walking distance as well as supermarket and public transportation.

if you are bringing a car, there is free street parking in front of the house, it does get a bit tight at night, but you can easily find a spot during the day.

My neighborhood, North Park, is one of San Diego’s most historic and funky places to be. It's home to artists, local businesses, a Farmers Market, craft beer, wine bars, sushi spots, handmade ice cream, and your pick of brunch options. Guests love North Park’s neighborhood vibe, even though it’s just 3 miles from downtown and The Gaslamp. Century-old architecture and the ringing of church bells during the day in North Park add to its historic feel. And my house fits right in!

No need to worry about a car. You have your pick of coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques just a few blocks away. Easy public transport is just around the corner, taking you to downtown and all places San Diego. Uber rides are quick and convenient, too, getting you into downtown in less than 5 minutes.

💡 Good to Know
• Top floor = no neighbors above you, best views in the building
• 1 flight of stairs up to enter the unit
• Backyard is 3 flights of stairs down — the porch is your primary outdoor space
• Parking: free street parking; easy during the day, can get tight after 6pm — walk to dinner!
• Shared QR-code laundry in the basement of the neighboring building (through the backyard)
• Pet-friendly — well-behaved dogs welcome
• Pack 'n plays, high chairs, and baby tubs available on request
• Early check-in / late check-out available for a small fee

Sleeping configuration

Room 1

1 queen bed

Room 2

1 queen bed, 2 single beds

Living Room

1 single bed

What this place offers

42 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Fire Pit
Laptop friendly workspace
TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Property Suitability

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Child friendly

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Meet the Host

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Doreen

Host

English,German
Originally from Germany I moved to San Diego 12 years ago after falling in love with the city during a visit and have been very happy to call this wonderful city home for the last 12 years! I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to 60+ countries and work in 10 of them and love exploring new places and make friends from all over the world along the way. Yet San Diego is still my all time favorite place to come home to :-) I'm passionate about actually seeing REAL life and REAL people in each of the countries I visit and not just staying in a generic hotel. So as a AirBnB host and traveler myself, I am always trying to give my guests a great experience here in San Diego and the chance to explore and really get to know my favorite place in the world! Welcome home to your adventure in San Diego!!!!
Response Rate
66%
Response Time
within 48 hours
Member Since
August 2019

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Max Guests
8 People
Min Age
18
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Not Allowed
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