Location: Mission Beach, San Diego County, California, USA (7 minutes to Sea World!! 14 minutes to the Balboa Park & Zoo) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
A vacation at the beach!! Doesn’t that sound like fun?
Come to San Diego and enjoy a very cool beach condo with twice the space of a hotel room and half the cost!
Plus - you get a kitchen so you don't have to pay for every meal out!!
And - you get beach bikes, beach towels, boogie boards, beach umbrella and FUN!!
San Diego is "America's Finest City" and "California’s Hidden Gem". The only place in America with better weather is Hawaii!! San Diego’s average temperature is in the 60's - 80’s year round!! Believe it or not, you'll see people on the beach in bikinis every day of the year!! And, yes - the surfers are out there trying to catch a wave!! You'll see surfers from sunrise to sunset - everyday.
Here's A Note From A Guest who recently stayed in our condo:
"Thank you for letting us use your condo. We found the location perfect and have fallen in love with San Diego. We have had a fabulous time and hope to return one day. We trust you will find everything is as we received it. You really have thought of all the odds and ends that someone might need on their vacation. Thank you. It was so convenient having it all at hand. Thank you again for a wonderful time."
And, here's a note from a recent guest visiting from the UK:
"Hi Jo Ann. Just a quick message to says thanks once again for everything. We loved Mission Beach and the apartment - the bikes and the lifestyle. What a life, beach, sun, lobster and giant shrimp on the barbecue - it's definitely paradise! I'm sure we will be back someday."
CHECK THE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR. IF YOUR DATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, WE MAY BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE YOU AT OUR OTHER CONDO ON BAYSIDE LANE. Click on "All My Rental Listings" below or VRBO #86437
LOCATION IN SAN DIEGO:
Mission Beach is a unique California beach town. It’s a peninsula of high priced real estate surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west side and Mission Bay on the east. Two very different worlds. The Boardwalk and the beach on the Pacific Ocean is active, fun & busy. Body surf, board surf, boogie board, jump the waves, search for shells, build a sandcastle or just walk along the shore of the Pacific Ocean. Quiet & serene Mission Bay Park offers another world - sail, kayak, swim, picnic & play tennis. Ride bikes or skate on miles of ocean and bayfront sidewalks. Only 2 blocks apart but a world of difference. Your choice. Enjoy both!!
Our Mission Beach condo is a very cute one bedroom, one bath located on the ocean side of Redondo Court in North Mission Beach. Where’s Redondo Court? Redondo Court is right in the middle of North Mission Beach – about halfway between Belmont Park’s historic roller coaster and the famous Crystal Pier - so it’s the perfect location in Mission Beach. The Boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean are an easy 50 steps from the building entrance. It’s a one minute walk to a small market and there are tons of restaurants, bars & local shops within a two block radius of the condo. Ralph’s Supermarket is five minutes by car. Costco is a 15 minute drive.
TOP 'O THE BEACH CONDOS - Location! Location! Location!!
The 21 condos in this section of "Top o’ the Beach" are on the top three floors of a 5 story secure building (the first 2 levels are secure garage parking – more on that later). My condo faces south so it’s bright and sunny with views of beachy rooftops. It is not oceanfront and you cannot see the ocean from the balcony so that’s why the price is very affordable!! But don’t forget - you’re only 50 steps from the ocean!! Location, Location, Location!! From the balcony, you can see the Sea World fireworks on holidays and every night at 9:30pm in the summer!! Very fun.
INSIDE THE CONDO
The condo is about 550 sq. feet with bright blue carpet and is exceptionally clean and designer decorated. Looks like a model home!!
In the living room, there’s a leather sofa sleeper and a dining table for four, CD player & radio plus cable TV with built-in DVD. Bring your favorite movies or watch a few classics that we keep at the condo for your use or rent them at several spots close by. Just in case you get tired of all that sunshine at the beach, there are books and plenty of games. Local phone service is available.
If you bring your laptop, you can log-on to the secure WiFi!
The bedroom has a super comfy queen bed with good quality linens, pillows and comforter. New plantation shutters are on the bedroom window to provide light and privacy. The bathroom has a tub and shower, plenty of towels and a built-in hairdryer. We even include a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash & body lotion!!
The condo has a big balcony which is almost 120 square feet!! There’s a gas BBQ, table, chairs and umbrella - perfect for enjoying early morning coffee and outdoor dining. No smoking inside but smoking is ok on the balcony.
PARKING
The bottom two levels of "Top o’ the Beach" are reserved garage parking. That’s a VERY important benefit!! Parking is scarce at the beach and it’s nice to know you have your very own numbered, secure parking space!! An elevator operates between the garage and condo levels. Reserved parking is for ONE car. NOTE: Trucks, campers, RV’s, trailers or boats cannot be parked in the garage. Also, cars and SUV's over 6'8" high cannot be accommodated in the secure garage. We don’t recommend you bring more than one car because you could have trouble finding parking on the street.
If you haven't vacationed in San Diego before, you're in for a treat! If you are a repeat visitor, you already know why San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" and “California’s Hidden Gem” with the best weather year ‘round this side of Hawai’i!!.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Coin operated on the 2nd floor of the building.
- Dryer: Coin operated on the 2nd floor of the building.
- Linens Provided: Quality linens and comforters that are cleaned regularly
- Garage: Your own numbered, indoor garage parking spot.
- Covered Parking: Your own numbered, indoor garage parking spot.
- Off Street Parking: Your own numbered, indoor garage parking spot.
- Elevator: Elevator operates from the bottom garage level of parking to the condo on the 3rd floor.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Super comfy with a Temperpedic mattress topper!
- Convertible Bed: This sofa sleeper is actually comfortable! It has the same mattress that Hyatt hotels uses!
- Crib: Portacrib & stroller on request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Check out the NEW LCD HDTV. Very cool! We also have an iPod dock so bring your iPod!!
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped! You could actually prepare a Thanksgiving dinner or a quick lunch or just a margarita. Everything is there and it is spotless!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: On the private patio.
- Balcony: Private balcony with table and 4 chairs. You can actually see the Sea World fireworks from the balcony in the summer!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): And, it's FAST and easy!
- Other Amenities
- CHECK OUT THE EXTRAS - ALL INCLUDED!, We've tried to think of everything you would need to have a carefree, fun filled time at the beach, No kidding, Check out all that is included!! The kitchen is fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stove & oven, blender, toaster, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, plenty of dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, pots and pans, There are also spices, coffee, tea, kitchen towels, pot holders, place mats, paper towels, dish soap - even laundry soap for the coin operated washer and dryer in the secure garage. Just bring your food and drinks!!, Headed for the beach? Grab the beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, boogie board and beach umbrella - all included!! We even have 2 very cool beach bikes for you to use!! Plus - shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion and a built-in hair dryer!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: One guest must be 24 years or older.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Only on the patio. Thank you.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- OTHER THINGS TO DO IN SAN DIEGO - BESIDES THE BEACH, Mission Beach is central to all the fun spots in San Diego!! 12 minutes to the San Diego International Airport, five minutes to Sea World, 20 minutes to Seaport Village, the Downtown Gas Lamp, Little Italy, Balboa Park and the famous San Diego Zoo, 40 minutes north is the Wild Animal Park and Legoland. Posh La Jolla with all those expensive shops and restaurants is just 15 minutes north and you might also enjoy the Scripps Aquarium while you are in La Jolla. In the summer, try your luck at the Del Mar Horse Racing Track that is just 20 minutes north - or indulge in a margarita in Old Town - just 10 minutes from Mission Beach. Take the red trolley to to our new baseball field downtown or to Tijuana, Mexico. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - If you want to leave your car parked, there is good bus service on Mission Blvd, that can get you all over San Diego and also connects to the red trolley.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
FALL-WINTER-SPRING SPECIAL! $145/night 2 nt. min. 7th night FREE!!
SUMMER WEEKLY RATE: $1400 Saturday to Saturday
4th of JULY WEEK: $1500
$50 for fresh linens and departure cleaning.
$10.5% city tax additonal.
$250 to confirm. Full payment due 30 days prior to your arrival.
$300 security deposit happily returned after check-out
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Affordable Beach Condo:1 Min. to Ocean! Bikes-Wifi-Parking-Fun
Year Purchased: 2004
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
This condo is in a perfect location in Mission Beach. It is right in the center of Mission Beach - on the ocean side of Mission Blvd. - and only 50 steps to the beach!! It is not oceanfront and that's why it is affordable. Oceanfront condos are twice as expensive and not everyone can afford that. This condo offers the perfect opportunity for a family or a couple or a group of friends to afford a beach vacation and only walk 50 steps to the sand. Guests can walk to a dozen restaurants and bars and shops. 2 beach bikes are included and that is a very fun way to get around the beach area. There are miles of flat beachfront sidewalks to enjoy. We also include beach chairs, beach towels, beach toys and a beach umbrella! Very cool!!
Only a 7 minute drive from the condo and a very fun day!! Best to go midweek when there are not so many people.
This is an easy walk or grab the bikes and head south to Belmont Park. I rode that roller coaster when it was 25 cents!! Yikes! That was a long time ago!! It's just as fun and just as popular now! G
Now this is FUN!! Plean an afternoon to watch the experts "ride" the waves. You can have lunch and a drink on the sand, too. Very fun!
This is the quieter side of Mission Beach. Here you can kayak, swim and sail. Enjoy!
An easy drive from Mission beach or take a bus to Old Town and then take the red trolley to downtown. Chec out the Big Bay, the Gaslamp Quarter and our new baseball stadium - Petco Park - home of the
Owner's Map of Mission Beach
I am a native San Diegan and was very lucky to grow up at the beach during the "Gidget" years. Since I love the beach, I traveled to Hawaii and was fortunate to purchase my first vacation rental in Maui 6 years ago. That was a dream come true! That vacation rental was so successful that I am now the proud owner of 5 more vacation rentals - 2 in Mission Beach, 1 in La Jolla and 2 in Phoenix/Scottsdale. I take great pride in personally managing my properties. I concentrate on making each one look like a model home so when a guest opens the door, they say "WOW! This is nice". The pictures on my listings are identical to how the condo looks inside. "No surprises" is my motto and it pays off with very satisfied guests and no complaints and lots of referrals!! Yeah!! I also like to include lots of extras so the guests don't have to run to the store to buy paper towels and coffee and salt & pepper. All included!Look in the shower and you'll see a dispenser with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and lotion!! PLUS - 2 beach bikes, beach chairs, beach towels, boogie boards and beach toys! Just bring your food and drinks and enjoy!!
Property Photos
- Living room and balcony with BBQ. Looks like a model home! - Mission Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental
- Comfy queen bed, quality linens and wall-to-wall mirrored closets!! - Mission Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental
- Dine inside or on the large patio. New LCD HDTV!! - Mission Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental
- Sparkling clean, fully equipped kitchen - even margarita & martini glasses!
- Rooftop views from the balcony. Watch the Sea World fireworks from here!
- See the lower umbrella? That's the condo balcony. Secure garages below.
- This beach is 1 minute from the condo. Picture taken on Nov. 16, 2008
- Walk to Belmont Park's historic roller coaster and the Wavehouse! FUN!
- Ready to try riding a wave at the Wavehouse?
- The Boardwalk - fun for walking, biking, jogging. Picture taken Nov. 16, 2008
- Sail Bay is a block from the condo. Rent a sailboat or kayak.
- Don't miss our world famous Zoo & the pandas!! Very fun day!
- Feed a giraffe at the Wild Animal Park! Or try the zipline!
- Don't forget to visit the USS Midway near Seaport Village! It's fascinating!!
- The Star of India on the Big Bay near Seaport Village.
- This picture is worth 1000 words!! Have you ever seen a green flash?
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