North Park · Balboa Park · San DiegoPalm ParksideHistoric six-bedroom San Diego vacation rental near Balboa Park
- 6 min walkTo Balboa Park
- 15 guests6 bedrooms
- 3 kitchens4 bathrooms
- Hot tubFire table & grill
- Game roomWith a pool table
- 1911Craftsman home
The house: a historic home near Balboa Park
A 1911 Craftsman with room for everyone, a six minute walk from Balboa Park.
Palm Parkside is a two-story Craftsman home between North Park and South Park, two of San Diego's best walking neighborhoods. It has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3 kitchens across 3,173 square feet, and it sleeps up to 15, so it works for family reunions, wedding weekends, friend trips and birthdays. It is one of our favorite places for a big family in town for a San Diego wedding.
The original details are still here: stained glass windows, rich wood floors, built-ins and coffered ceilings, mixed with a mid-century modern look. Cook a full dinner in the main eat-in kitchen, spread out between the two living rooms, spin a record, or head out back to the hot tub, the fire table and the garage game room.
Balboa Park is 0.3 miles away. The restaurants and coffee shops of North Park and South Park are a short walk, and the San Diego Zoo is a 6 minute drive.
- Balboa Park 0.3 miles, a 6 minute walk
- Hot tub Plus a fire table and grill
- Game room Pool table in the garage
- Sleeps 15 6 bedrooms, 4 baths
- Dog friendly Up to 3 dogs, fenced yards
- Parking 5 spots, plus EV charging
Where you'll sleep.
How the house is laid out.
First floor
Main kitchen and a second kitchen right next to it, formal dining room, the main living room with a gas fireplace, a second living room, 3 bedrooms including the bunk room, 2 bathrooms, a workspace and a laundry room. Only a few steps at the back door, so it is easy for older relatives.
Second floor
3 bedrooms, including the master suite wing with its own bathroom, living room, gas fireplace and full kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a second laundry room.
Backyard
Hot tub, lounge area with a fire table and string lights, fruit trees and grape vines, propane grill, outdoor projector, the garage game room and 3 parking spots off the alley.
Front
A large front porch surrounded by trees and plants, with a tall fence for privacy, rocking chairs and a chess board.
Palm Parkside amenities.
Kitchens and dining
- Main eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances
- Second kitchen next to the main kitchen, plus a third kitchen in the master suite
- Dishwasher
- Drip coffee makers, organic coffee beans and loose leaf tea
- Cream, sugar and cooking spices
- Fully stocked with cooking essentials
- Breakfast nook and a dining room for the whole group
Living and comfort
- Stained glass, original wood floors, built-ins and coffered ceilings
- Two living rooms and a gas fireplace
- Smart TVs, a PlayStation and a Nintendo 64
- Record player, books and board games
- Central heat and A/C, plus mini splits
- High-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace
- Parachute linens and high-end mattresses
- Two full-size washer and dryer sets, one on each floor
- Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Backyard
- Hot tub
- Fire table and lounge seating with string lights
- Propane grill and outdoor dining
- Outdoor projector with a Fire Stick
- Garage game room with a pool table and darts
- Fenced front and back yards and a front porch
Families and dogs
- Dog friendly, up to 3 dogs, with dog beds and bowls
- 2 Pack n Plays with sheets
- High chair and kid-friendly dinnerware
- 3 bedrooms on the first floor
- Bunk room for the kids
- 5 off-street spots: 3 off the alley, 2 in the driveway
- EV charging port and free street parking nearby
House rules and policies.
- Check-in
- Self check-in.
- Guests
- Up to 15 overnight guests, listed at the time of booking. Visitors need to be approved by us first, and there can never be more than 20 people at the property.
- Parties and noise
- No parties. Please keep music and noise mindful of the neighbors. Noise that can be heard 50 feet from the house is not allowed.
- Smoking
- No smoking anywhere on the property, including the yards and outdoor areas.
- Dogs
- Dogs only, up to 3, with a $150 non-refundable pet fee. Please do not leave dogs alone in the house, and keep them off the furniture and from scratching the wood floors. Please pick up after your dog in the yard.
- Booking guest
- The primary guest must be 25 or older and stay for the whole reservation. No third-party bookings, so please do not book on behalf of someone else. We may ask for a valid ID.
- Parking
- 5 off-street spots: 3 in back off the alley and 2 in the driveway, with an EV charging port. Free street parking nearby for extra cars.
- Cancellation
- Full refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in. 50% refund if you cancel 14 to 30 days before check-in. No refund within 14 days of check-in. The 3% card processing fee is not refundable.
- Rental license
- City of San Diego short-term rental license STR-04051L.
Palm Parkside photos
Take the tour.
Walk through Palm Parkside room by room, from the front porch to the backyard and the garage game room.
Check dates
Hot tub nights and movies under the stars.
The fenced backyard is where the group ends up. Soak in the hot tub, gather around the fire table under the string lights, fire up the grill for dinner, then put a movie on the outdoor projector. Dogs can run around safely, and the lounge sofas fit the whole crew.
- Hot tub
- Fire table and lounge seating
- Propane grill and picnic table
- Outdoor projector and screen
- String lights and fruit trees
- Fenced for dogs
Pool, darts and a disco ball.
The garage out back is now the best room in the house for a group. There is a full pool table, a dartboard, palm leaf wallpaper and a gallery wall of framed art, with a disco ball overhead and a velvet sofa for anyone waiting on their next turn. It opens right onto the backyard, so the party moves easily between the two.
- Pool table
- Dartboard
- Lounge seating
- Opens to the backyard
Palm Parkside guest reviews · 4.98 · 65 Airbnb reviews · Guest Favorite
★★★★★This stay was 100% the best experience I've ever had with a vacation rental.Michele, Rocklin, CA · Airbnb
★★★★★All the adults had their own comfortable room with privacy and plenty of bathrooms and the kids loved the shared bunk bed room.Amy, Santa Rosa, CA · Airbnb
★★★★★Enough rooms so no one feels cramped, enough full baths so no one's left waiting.Tiffany, Las Vegas · Airbnb
★★★★★The house was well appointed, stylish, and clean. The backyard was particularly idyllic!Daniel, Hoboken, NJ · Airbnb
★★★★★Perfect place for our group of 11 including 5 kids under 10 and grandparents.Sarah, Rancho Cucamonga · Airbnb
A San Diego vacation rental for the whole wedding family.
In town for a wedding? Palm Parkside keeps a big family under one roof, with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and room for 15. The upstairs master suite works as a bridal suite, with its own bathroom, living room, gas fireplace and kitchen, so the bride or groom has a private, pretty space to get ready and take photos. Grandparents can take the first floor bedrooms, the kids get the bunk room, and everyone meets at the long dining table for breakfast before the big day and back in the hot tub after it.
Balboa Park is a 6 minute walk, and downtown, Little Italy and Coronado are about 10 to 15 minutes away, so it is easy to reach wedding venues all over central San Diego.
- 6 bedrooms, sleeps 15
- 3 first floor bedrooms
- 3 kitchens for big breakfasts
- Bridal suite for getting ready
- 5 parking spots
- Near Balboa Park venues
★★★★★We were a 12 person three generation family reunion. The house has both large gathering spaces inside and out, but also spaces to chill.Mary, Vancouver, WA · Airbnb
Palm Parkside is a place to stay, not a venue, so ceremonies, receptions and parties are not allowed at the house.
A San Diego bachelorette rental with room for the whole crew.
Palm Parkside is made for a bachelorette weekend or girls trip. Everyone gets a real bed across 6 bedrooms, there are 4 full bathrooms so no one waits to get ready, and the master suite has its own bath and living room for the bride. Spend the afternoon in the hot tub, play pool under the disco ball in the game room, then walk to dinner and drinks in North Park.
- Sleeps 15 in 6 bedrooms
- 4 full bathrooms
- Master suite for the bride
- Hot tub and fire table
- Game room with pool and darts
- Walk to North Park bars
★★★★★We were a group of 10 on a girls trip and it was the perfect amount of space. The house was beautiful - lots of charm and loved the decor.Gina, Austin, TX · Airbnb
Walk to Balboa Park, North Park and South Park.
Palm Parkside sits on a residential street between North Park and South Park, 0.3 miles from Balboa Park and its museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo. Coffee shops, Italian restaurants and bars are an easy walk, and downtown San Diego and the beaches are a short drive.
★★★★★It was walking distance to Balboa Park and downtown North Park, just down the street from a ton of really cool restaurants and fun bars.Daniel, Simi Valley, CA · Airbnb
★★★★★The home's location is great, it was only 6 minutes to San Diego Zoo and there are fun restaurants and bars just a few minutes drive away.Laurie, Santa Monica · Airbnb
- Balboa Park6 min walk
- North Park restaurants8 min walk
- South Park coffee10 min walk
- San Diego Zoo6 min drive
- Gaslamp Quarter11 min drive
- Little Italy15 min drive
- Coronado Beach15 min drive
- Ocean Beach16 min drive
- SeaWorld17 min drive
- La Jolla25 min drive
Balboa Park vacation rental FAQs
How many people does Palm Parkside sleep?
Up to 15 guests. There are 6 bedrooms: four with queen beds (one also has a twin trundle), a master suite with its own living room, kitchen and bathroom, and a bunk room with 4 twin beds.
How far is Palm Parkside from Balboa Park?
Balboa Park is 0.3 miles away, about a 6 minute walk. The San Diego Zoo is a 6 minute drive.
Is Palm Parkside dog friendly?
Yes. Up to 3 dogs are welcome, with a $150 pet fee. The front and back yards are fully fenced, and we leave out dog beds and bowls.
Is there a hot tub?
Yes. The fenced backyard has a hot tub, a fire table, a propane grill, an outdoor projector and a lounge area with string lights.
Is there parking?
Yes. There are 5 off-street spots: 3 in back off the alley and 2 in the driveway, plus an EV charging port. Free street parking nearby works for any extra cars.
Is it good for families and big groups?
Yes. With 3 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, a bunk room, a game room and laundry on both floors, there is room to spread out. We also have 2 Pack n Plays with sheets, a high chair, and board games and cards.
Is Palm Parkside good for a family in town for a wedding?
Yes. It sleeps 15 in 6 bedrooms, with an upstairs master suite that works as a bridal suite for getting ready and photos, 3 bedrooms on the first floor for grandparents, a bunk room for kids, 3 kitchens and 5 parking spots. Balboa Park is a 6 minute walk, and downtown, Little Italy and Coronado are about 10 to 15 minutes away.
Is Palm Parkside good for a bachelorette weekend?
Yes. It sleeps 15 in 6 bedrooms with 4 full bathrooms, the master suite has its own bath and living room, and there is a hot tub and a game room with pool and darts. North Park bars and restaurants are a short walk. Parties and loud events are not allowed at the house.
Can we hold a wedding or reception at the house?
No. Palm Parkside is a place for your family or wedding party to stay, not an event venue, so ceremonies, receptions and parties are not allowed.
Is it good for older relatives?
Yes. Three of the bedrooms are on the first floor, and there are only a few steps at the back door, so it is easy for grandparents and multi-generational groups.
Can we have a party or event?
No. Parties are not allowed, and noise that can be heard 50 feet from the house is not permitted. Visitors beyond your overnight guests need to be approved first, with no more than 20 people at the property at any time.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes. The house has central heat and A/C, plus mini splits in every room.
What restaurants are nearby?
The restaurants and coffee shops of North Park are about an 8 minute walk, and South Park is about a 10 minute walk. The Gaslamp Quarter is an 11 minute drive and Little Italy is 15 minutes.
