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A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a grey sofa.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in stove, and a large window offering a view of the city.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a chair.
A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and a loft bedroom.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven and microwave, a dining area with bar stools, and a staircase with a metal railing.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroom450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, this condo is within a 5-minute walk of Waterfront Park and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Port of San Diego. The condo includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy

SUMMARY
Welcome to this modern 2 Level studio loft home located in the heart of the vibrant Little Italy neighborhood of Downtown San Diego. Designed for modern, urban living by award winning architect & developer Jonathan Segal, this offering features tall ceilings with oversized windows offering lots of natural light. Other features include a living room with courtyard views, SMART TV, kitchen, queen bed, A/C. 1 dog ok (unfortunately no cats) ; maximum occupancy 2. (Notes: There is no washer/dryer or onsite parking. Loft ceiling is low, use caution when standing up).

THE SPACE
This is a quiet, private unit located in the rear above a garage. The main level entry door is on the ground level. Guests take a set of stairs (about 20 steps) to the main 2nd level living area…a light space filled with tons of natural light through the oversized patio glass doors. This area features a sofa, SMART TV, fully stocked kitchen with bar seating, accent chair, views out towards Downtown.

A set of stairs will lead you to the upper level open bedroom loft (*no door off this area), with views down to the living room & patio and queen bed. Rounding out the home is a full bath (tub/shower combo).

PARKING
There is no parking onsite (*PLEASE NOTE the blue garage door shown in the photo is not connected to the unit). However, across the street is a paid parking lot & overnight street parking is permitted.

THE PROJECT
Kettner Row consists of 16 row homes built by aware winning architect & developer Jonathan Segal & is located on a beautiful tree lined street in the vibrant Little Italy neighborhood of Downtown San Diego. Each home has their own exclusive entry with a shared courtyard. These row homes are similar to lofts with added benefits of privacy, open spaces, & individual entries.

LOCATION, DINING, ACTIVITIES
Little Italy hangs over India Street, which located just 1 block from our home! This area is alive with award winning local restaurants, alfresco cafés, craft breweries, & boutique shops, influenced by Italian culture.

For activities, the neighborhood hosts a variety of festivals, including ArtWalk, Festa, & the weekly Little Italy Farmer's Market (every Saturday). Head a few blocks south to the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego's bustling downtown neighborhood with locally-owned eateries and lively nightlife venues.

A food-lovers paradise! Easy walk to some of the best dining in all of San Diego! Waterfront Bar & Grill and the Brigantine is a great casual place for all ages. For upscale Italian, try Buon Apetito or Bencotto. Steakhouse we recommend Born and Raised. Or for a nationally acclaimed restaurant try Juniper and Ivy, a modern American eatery. All within walking distance!!!
POLICIES & GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDELINES

• Guest Requirements | Per certain regulations & HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book with us. If your group is all adults, then all guests must meet our minimum age of 30 (exceptions made for multigenerational families).
• Occupancy | Maximum occupancy refers to the number of people allowed in the home at any given time (i.e. includes both overnight guests & non-overnight visitors), some of which may be mandated by certain regulations. Exceptions towards the maximum number of people allowed may be made for children under the age of 2. Guest(s) agrees that more than the number of people stated on the reservation shall not occupy the premises. The number of guests includes visitors, even if they are not staying overnight.
• Noise | Our homes are intended for relaxing getaways, not rowdy beach parties. Music and other noise is to be kept at an appropriate level and in a manner that is mindful to neighbors. Noise that can be heard 50 feet away from the home is prohibited. Parties are not allowed. If there is excessive noise or music, any illegal activity, or evidence of violation of these policies, you may be asked to vacate the premise without any refund and additional charges may be assessed.
• Combination Listings | Due to occupancy restrictions, larger groups looking to book multiple units must reserve an approved combination listing. No more than 1 combination listing can be reserved per stay.

LICENSE NUMBER: STR-11551L
TOT CERT #: 634483
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30
Property Registration Number STR-11551L, 634483

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

506843

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this condo?

This condo is situated in Downtown San Diego, just steps from Waterfront Park, and within a 10-minute walk of Port of San Diego and San Diego Bay. You'll also find Balboa Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy?

No, there isn't parking at this condo.

Is this condo associated with a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

What do couples enjoy most about Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this condo, including a kitchen in each condo plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Does Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this condo.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this condo.

Does Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy have connecting rooms available?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 2.1 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 11.9 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy?

Yes, every condo at Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy comes with a patio.

Bright & Modern 2 Level Unit in heart of Little Italy Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, amenities, and property management communication were all fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place, a little confusing on location/instructions. Upstairs got a littleHot sleeping with the lofted bed area. Great location. Finding street parking was nearly impossible but there are many garages around the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

connor f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts, super responsive, and beyond helpful with any questions i had!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless, quiet, and great location in the heart of Little Italy. Didn’t touch our car for three days. My wife and I had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Amazing location!!! Great space in the unit. Would definitely stay again. Thank you to the host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, fab location!

Nice property in a centralized location with all the food in the world around the location. It was a nice walk to the ocean front, an easy walk to the convention center, and the weather was so nice I even walked to the airport for my flight home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Y.

Cute Loft, Amazing Location

Absolutely adored this cute loft space, right in the heart of Little Italy ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adam A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Location was great… very walkable to everything downtown and a short drive to other interests. Parking in the neighborhood was easy. When it says two level be aware that it is the two levels above the garage so there in a large staircase to get up to the first level if you have lots or heavy bags. Our first night while getting ready for bed we noticed an infestation of tiny spiders in the loft, had two buy supplies and clean for over an hour just to feel comfortable enough to try and sleep. Communication with surf side was poor, I reached out that night and did not get a response for almost 2 days. Their options were to leave the unit for 3 to 4 hours while an exterminator came or to have the cleaning crew come back. As it was the afternoon before we were due to check out these options seemed pointless. Management didn’t seem to care about our poor experience. Overall for the price point I expected a bit more
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely loft

My mom and I loved this place. Everything was close by and being able to walk to the places we needed was great. We didn’t realize that parking would be a luxury we would miss but other than that this place was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and surprisingly quiet!

Excellent location in the heart of Little Italy! Steps away from India street and the blue/green line. The property does not enter off the main road, so at night, it is very quiet. Best of both worlds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georgina V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location can't be beaten

Superb location. Low ceiling bedroom area is annoying but overall would recommend. Apartment is at the back of the block away from street so surprisingly quiet for central spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cozy Place

The place is cozy and it is ideal for two people. It was clean and the management group was VERY easy to deal with. It is less than a one minute walk to San Diego's Little Italy, need I say anthing more.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

In the middle of Little Italy

I love San Diego and try to visit once a year, for now. Surf Style Vacation Homes has given me a good place to stay in the heart of Little Italy, by Kettner Row. I had access to the blue line, good eats, and the hillside sunset view that made me want to come back. For 1 person this place was perfect. I slept well, showered good and after a long day out, I had a place to come back to in a private spot vs a hotel with constant flow of traffic. I would definitely come back to this spot again. 10/10 Thank you for letting stay here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and location

Completely renovated and in excellent condition. Multiple restaurants within walking distance. A block away from the Red Trolley train line. Could use a security light above the entrance. Otherwise, a great stay. A comment about the loft: I'm 5' 7" and cross beams reached to the bottom of my ears. Not a problem for me, could be for others.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Panama

Our stay was lovely with one exception…wasn’t able to unload car upon arrival in the designated parking area although it wasn’t occupied..Also wouldn’t let us temporarily unload after a short trip to get groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Honestly, this was one of the best locations I have stayed at. Little Italy has SO many amazing options, and the unit was clean and the staff was responsive and helpful to everything we needed!! The only negative thing was that I didn't realize how low the ceiling was, and it was a little tough to navigate with my 6'3" husband lol but we made it work :) I would still recommend 10/10!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cyndi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was everything for Little Italy!

The location of the property was perfect for anyone looking to explore Little Italy - and there is a lot to explore! The only downfall is parking - if you have a car - that's a pricey issue. There were a few little issues (ie: coffee pot malfunction, slow drains) - communicated with the property management team and received a quick response. It is compact - don't plan on doing a lot of cooking there - but you wouldn't want to anyway - lots of great restaurants within the vicinity! My overall 4 rating was based on the few little issues we ran into and cleanliness (cobwebs in the loft). Great place though!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Scott C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The listing is very economical considering the location however the phrase “you get what you pay for” has never been more apt. The location is excellent with one large caveat - you are not staying in an apartment you are staying in a refurbished garage to the apartment that is pictured in the photos. The issue is that it is accessed from a back alley which was strewn with garbage and debris which was left uncleaned through the duration of the stay. While the “apartment” itself was clean the back alley entrance significantly detracted from the accommodation. While I live downtown in a large city and therefore am quite used to homelessness you should be aware that a homeless man sleeps in the entrance way. If this were an apartment on a street that wouldn’t be quite as bad but since it is in an alleyway I can image that this would be off putting to some people particularly if you are not used to this. The actual space, while clean, is a garage. So the bedroom is in the ratters with a ceiling of about 4 feet - you have to crouch while climbing into bed so if you have mobility issues this could be a problem. The actual location is excellent and I think that little Italy is my favorite place to stay in San Diego - you are minutes from great restaurants and delicious gelato. If you can get past the above I could see this being a great find for travelling on a budget. The two star rating is in part based on the fact that the listing in my view is misleading.
This was when we arrived.
This is the actual view of the entrance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

mj o.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Apathetic Landlord

I never received check-in information through VRBO. Landlord communicates outside VRBO. But when the AC did not work properly, then self-destructed, the landlord NEVER called me back. Had to sleep on couch since upstairs was too hot and stairs to get there are in disrepair - they look dangerous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Barb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stay in a hotel instead

Terrible internet, it has a smart TV but we ended up using our iPad and hotspot due to single digit upload and download speeds. poor communication, inaccurate information from management company - didn’t answer the emergency number. Don’t be fooled by pictures, ceiling is lower than it looks, you cannot stand in the bed area and stairs are cumbersome and noisy. We hit our heads a number of times. The location is the only good thing about this property. There are hotels in the same area that are less expensive and would have been more comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Therese M C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Diego

The property is in an excellent location in San Diego, in the heart of Little Italy. It was off an alley, so very quiet and relaxing. There is an issue with head space in the loft, but I was aware of that upfront. Being off an alley, it is very difficult to find. There is no signage until you are standing in front of the door, not visible from the alley. This was my 1st VRBO, one disappointing thing was there was no coffee! There were 2 packs of decaf but that was it. At other housing rentals I have stayed at there is usually coffee (you would have that in a hotel too), snacks (chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit gummies, microwave popcorn, etc.). The hosting fee is probably more than enough to at least offer coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

NO ON-SITE PARKING

We stayed at this adorable loft located at the edge of Little Italy. Wonderful location! There is no parking on site. Management refers you to a lot across the street but it is $10 per hour! This drastically changes the cost of a long weekend! We took our chances and parked on the street. Luckily, no issues. There was garbage at our front door the day we arrived. It grew and stayed there the entire 5 days. I called management twice, but they did not take care of the problem. Also, a homeless couple decided to visit the motor courtyard at the property. (The courtyard that we could not use.) They stayed for the afternoon. This site is in an ideal location but I am not sure I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Satpal S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the worst

I had reserved this place for a ten-day stay, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst experience with management that I have ever had. I strongly advise against booking this property as it has a low roof, and the pictures shared by Surf Style are misleading. In my experience, the management team was unsupportive, and their customer service was rude, arrogant, and unhelpful. I regret that I am unable to provide a detailed account of my experience due to word count limitations. In short, I would caution anyone against booking this place or any other properties owned by Surf Style on VRBO.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Huyen V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not ideal for long term/monthly stays

The location was unbeatable and surf style had resolved a backed up shower in less than 24 hours. Unfortunately— two other water incidents occurred through faulty appliances causing for me to come home twice with water covering the kitchen floor and leaking from the AC unit. I had to immediately use the towels to soak up and had to pay for laundry services (since no washer/dryer in unit). I reported it and didn’t even get an offer to be reimbursed. I paid 3500k+ to stay one month so expected high quality homes and customer service. This place is just not ideal or functional for long term stays. The other con to my stay was the neighbors. The wall is thin so you can hear their music/tv (and bass) and sometimes late through the night. I had to buy ear plugs and used white noise to drown it out on most nights. I hated that as vrbos guests we had strict noise rules but the problem was the neighbors (who live there) instead. The respect was not reciprocated. Otherwise, everything else went well.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pm L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026