I sort of hate to post this review because I'd rather this secret not get out, but I'd also hate for other travelers to miss this place. So, I stumbled across the Hideaway while looking for lodging near downtown for a short business visit and I found one of those AirBnB gems that you often hear about but rarely actually find. In this case, I couldn't find a downtown hotel for anything less than $250 a night (somewhat last minute) but found this property for half that price. The owners are professionals who get what business people are looking for: fast wi-fi, quiet environment and well-stocked kitchen.....
....including a nice selection of teas and coffee. Plus, one of them are a professional interior designer, so the unit is beautifully appointed; from the color schemes to the high quality towels -- all of it was five-star and better than most high-end business hotels.
Location: the property is five minutes from downtown via rideshare or cab (I used Lyft). Even better, it is located adjacent to a beautiful canyon that is the eastern border to Balboa Park, so I was able to take a short after-work hike in the evening just before dinner. I don't golf, but a municipal course is located within walking distance. Lots of dining options in nearby North Park (I found a really good New Zealand restaurant, but forget its name). An added bonus: the owners sponsor evening workouts for local residents during the week. I didn't have time on this visit to join the class but will probably partake in my future visits. The unit contains a rather clever rolling table that I used for my laptop but can also be used as a kitchen counter and/or a dining table. Great bed and pillows -- slept like a log.
Regrettably, I didn't spend much time here, but am thinking next time I'll have my wife join me at the end of the week and I'll make this a part-business, part-pleasure destination. It's got pretty much everything that San Diego has to offer (3 minute car ride to the Zoo; 10 minutes to Coronado beach) but at half the price and solitude that really makes it feel like a hideaway.