Sunken living room looks out through sliding glass wall onto the beach
Location: Mission Beach, San Diego County, California, USA (Mission Bay, San Diego, CA, USA Minutes from airport)
Accommodations: Multi Level Glass House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
This amazing property won "House of the Year” for many reasons including the multiple levels of modern interior design, high tech amenities and stunning location on the boardwalk of Mission Bay (ocean less than one minute walk away). The views from the living room are some of the best in San Diego with unobstructed vistas of the famous "Sail Bay", San Diego’s downtown, and the SeaWorld fireworks. From the rooftop there are 360 degree views, which include the ocean.
The “Sleek Retreat” is a 3,000 sq ft home, one of the largest on the bay. It includes a sunken living room, 25 ft stainless steel ‘Fire-on-Ice’ fireplace backlit by blue neon, black granite floors, and wetbars throughout. All of the interior design elements are strictly modern while offering a warm and comfortable tone. The living room has a wall that is completely made of stained glass. The artist who created the stained glass throughout the house is a prominent designer from NY who has had work featured at the Met. It is a striking edition to the house that adds color and vibrancy to the modern interior design.
A 45" HD LCD TV retracts into the stainless steel fireplace when not in use, or pulls out and turns to face the guests for maximum enjoyment. Full blackout curtains in living room & master bedroom suite ensure comfort and privacy. Electric Pronto controllers operate the stereo, lighting, blackout curtains and more throughout the house. The entertainment system is piped into every room. The office is attractively designed and comes complete with everything you need to stay connected on your vacation including wireless internet, fax, printers, scanner, etc.
The master bedroom is very spacious and accommodating. It has a Stearns & Foster bed for maximum comfort, large closets, plus wetbar with refrigerator and sink. There is a large HD LCD TV and loads of movies available on DVD, cable TV and Tivo. The master bathroom has a with a sunken Roman Carrera white marble tub that is 8 ft by 9 ft, 24k gold fixtures, and a beautiful stained glass skylight. This masterpiece is mounted sends a colorful display across the master bath throughout the day.
One of the best features of the Sleek Retreat is the huge rooftop entertainment deck with Jacuzzi. There are chairs on the roof for sunbathing in the day. At night the Jacuzzi lights up with a fiber optic display complete with surround sound stereo.
The unit has a large two car garage, plus there is plenty of extra parking in nearby lots.
Many stars have stayed in this house. It is San Diego's #1 beach house rental. Your friends will be in awe when they step into the Sleek Retreat. The property’s market value is in the millions of dollars. You will love it!
Note there home next door is for rent, also. That is an additional 3000 sq ft, plus an underground grotto. Please contact us regarding renting this property. The combination is perfect for large parties, corporate events and weddings. Call for details.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 2 Central Air Conditioning systems
- Washer: Private, top of the line Maytag washer
- Dryer: Private, top of the line Maytag dryer
- Linens Provided: Everything you need!
- Garage: Large two car garage with remotes
- Off Street Parking: FREE parking in huge lot at El Carmel, just 10 homes south on the boardwalk
- Gas Fireplace: “Fire on Ice” custom fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: Stearns & Foster high end master bed
- Queen Bed: Extra comfortable
- Double Bed: In third bedroom/office there is a comfortable double bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Sleeping mattress pad in second bedroom
- Convertible Bed: Two EZ Queen Beds that can placed anywhere in the house
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : All channels including all movie channels
- DVD (3)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Dozens of movies on DVD and VHS
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: Dozens of CDs including 3000 songs on computer juke box
- Private Hot Tub: Custom 10 h.p. Jacuzzi on the roof deck with fiber optic lighting & 4 speaker stereo / CD player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Black granite countertops with stainless steel appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: We can recommend a top class catering companies, please request a menu
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Stainless steel BBQ
- Deck/Patio: Gated patio opens to the sand - teak lounge chairs and tables.
- Balcony: Full roof deck with teak chairs & rooftop Jacuzzi
- View/Location
- Beachfront: On the sands of Mission Bay - less than a minute to the beach
- Ocean View: Ocean view from the roof deck
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: On Mission Bay
- Communications
- Telephone: Two lines including long distance
- Free Long Distance: Owner will pay for the first $25 of long distance
- Computer: Full access including fax, scanner, printer
- Broadband Internet: High Speed Road Runner
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Linksys System works throughout the house and on the sand
- Other Amenities
- A 12’ sliding glass opens the house to spectacular views of the Mission Bay. Friends and family rest on the sunken couch in the living room enjoying the warmth of the fireplace, a 20’ stainless steel “Fire on Ice” display. Multiple flat screen TV’s, DVD’s, and integrated stereo throughout the house provide premium home theater entertainment. The full kitchen is high end black granite. The sunken Roman Carrera white marble tub is 8 ft by 9 ft. There are 2 steam showers complete with 24 karat gold fixtures. Colorful stained glass above the tub acts like a skylight sending a gorgeous light display down into the bathroom throughout the day. The bedrooms have premium Stearns & Foster beds. The bedrooms, and throughout the house, is equipped with blackout curtains to ensure privacy at night, and allow for comfortable napping through the day. The roof deck is perfect for sunbathing in the day or warming up in the Jacuzzi at night. The Jacuzzi has fiber optic lighting & stereo bui
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets allowed with pre-approval - additional security deposit may apply
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- 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
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Deep Sea Fishing, Whale Watching, Roller Blading, Hang Gliding, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Petco Park, Balboa Park, and Gaslamp District, Gondola Cruises
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter & Off Season..............$1071*/night (4 night min) <> $7500*/week.
Jun - Sep 8th ................................ $8000*/week (Sat-Sat only)
Call to Check Rates - Holidays slightly more.
Great for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries or special get-aways
Neighboring home also available - additional 3000 sq ft + grotto
*Taxes, Security, & Cleaning additional
Call for holiday rates: (7/4)(9/1)(11/22)(12/25)(1/1)(5/26)(6/9-6-15)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Sunken living room looks out through sliding glass wall onto the beach - Mission Beach Vacation Condo
- 20 ft stainless steel ‘Fire on Ice’ fireplace with 45 in HD LCD TV - Mission Beach Vacation Condo
- Stunning stained glass wall adds color and light to the home - Mission Beach Vacation Condo
- Loft-style kitchen that is open to the living room – great for entertaining
- Breathtaking views of Sail Bay from the kitchen
- High-end kitchen with black granite floors and countertops
- Master bedroom with a view!
- Master bath with sunken marble tub and stained glass skylight
- Second Bedroom
- Fully equipped office / Third bedroom
- Private rooftop patio for enjoying the sun or relaxing in the Jacuzzi!
- Sleek Retreat on the left – home on the right available for large parties
- The Bay Side Deck
- A View from the Outside Bay Side Deck
- Photo of the Corporate Office including a Queen Size Bed
- View from the Master Bedroom of Sail Bay, Sea World, Downtown & Fireworks!!!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #57605
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