This sign on the front door welcomes you to the beach! Relax! Have fun!
Location: Mission Beach, San Diego County, California, USA (Best location in Mission Beach!!) 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? You’re right! It is FUN!!
Just imagine – 30 steps to a beautiful beach AND affordable!! This very cute and very family-friendly and very romantic condo is upgraded and designer decorated inside. It's an upper corner condo so you get sunshine and terrific ocean breeze!!
You'll appreciate the gleaming hardwood floors, super comfy queen bed, granite kitchen fully equipped down to the spices!! Many units at the beach are OLD and a bit shabby inside. Honestly - is that where you want to stay on vacation? You live in a nice place & you deserve to stay in a modern, spotlessly clean condo on vacation. Plus, this condo is the perfect location in San Diego to enjoy our legendary weather and surf inspired beach life!! Yes, there are surfers out there from sunrise until sunset! Speaking of sunsets, have you ever seen a green flash?
WELCOME!! The sign on the front door welcomes you! Use the coded front door lock and step inside to see this modern, beautifully renovated condo with gleaming hardwood floors, granite countertops and new kitchen cabinets. We added plantation shutters on all the windows for light and privacy. From the mirrored wall in the living room, you can actually see the reflection of Mission Bay from inside the condo! Because the condo has a view of Sail Bay, it's all designer decorated with a 'sailing' theme! Very cute. Check out the pictures!
THE LIVING ROOM: There’s a sofa sleeper in the living room that will sleep 2 and a glass dining table with a view of the bay. Check out the entertainment center with a very cool LCD HDTV, DVD player & CD/radio. Hey - bring your iPod! We even have an iPod dock!! ! You’re welcome to watch our classic DVD’s and just in case you get tired of all that sunshine at the beach, there are books and games. You’ll also find a whole box of tourist brochures and info on what to do on your vacation in San Diego plus restaurant recommendations - many within an easy walk from the condo.
Enjoy your early morning coffee on the front entrance deck or grab a beach chair (included) and gel out on the sand. A funky charcoal BBQ is located at the bottom of the stairs and we’ve provided BBQ equipment.
THE KITCHEN: Don't you just hate it when you check into a vacation rental and have to go to the store to get the basics like paper towels, tp, coffee, tea, salt & pepper? Not in this condo!!
We’ve tried to think of everything you would need to have a carefree, fun-filled time at the beach without having to pack a bunch of stuff or go to the store right away. No kidding. Check out all that is included!! The kitchen is fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, plenty of dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, pots and pans. There are also spices, coffee, tea, kitchen towels, pot holders, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags. You'll even find margarita, martini and wine glasses! Just bring your food and drinks!!
THE BEDROOM: At the end of a busy beach and sightseeing day, you will definitely appreciate the super comfy queen bed with a Temperpedic mattress topper and quality linens & comforter. The bedroom is a separate room from the living room with a door between the two rooms for privacy. There’s plenty of room for your stuff in the mirrored closet and in the tall drawer cabinets on either side of the bed. You’ll appreciate the cool ocean breeze through the shuttered bedroom window.
THE BATH: Sparkling clean with travertine tile. There's a tub and shower with a really good shower head (not much better than a good shower - well, almost nothing). And, we found a curved shower curtain rod and a hookless shower curtain - just like in the upscale hotels! You’ll find plenty of towels and a built-in hairdryer (so you don't have to bring one!!)
Don't pack a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, lotion or shower gel! There's a very cool dispenser inside the shower with all that stuff!! We’ve tried to think of everything so you don’t have to pack so much stuff or go to the store and pay for the basics.
CHECK OUT ALL THE EXTRAS - INCLUDED!! Two beach bikes (very cool), secure, encrypted Wifi, iPod dock, PLUS reserved and numbered parking!! Headed for the beach? Grab the beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, cooler, boogie boards and beach umbrella - all included!! And, we just added FREE long distance nationwide phone service.
PARKING: The condo includes one numbered, reserved parking space. That’s a VERY important benefit!! Parking is scarce at the beach and it’s nice to know you have your very own numbered parking space!!
WHAT'S NEARBY: Location! Location! Location! From the condo, it's a quick 1 minute walk to the sand and Sail Bay. Head the other direction along a sidewalk and you'll run into the Pacific Ocean - an easy 4 minute walk!!You can also walk or ride the beach bikes to markets, restaurants, bars, local shops, Belmont Park 's historic roller coaster & the Wavehouse (check out the pictures).
THINGS TO DO IN "AMERICA'S FINEST CITY"
I am a native San Diegan and I want you to have a great time in my beautiful town!! Drive or take a bus to Old Town, SeaWorld, the Zoo, Legoland, Seaport Village, La Jolla, USS Midway, the Gaslamp or Petco Park to watch Padre baseball. This is a perfect location to enjoy all the sights in San Diego!! AND, if you book this condo, I will give you an insiders guide to fun things to do and see! Believe me, I know the all the secret spots in San Diego!!
Come to San Diego and enjoy "California’s Hidden Gem" with mild weather year ‘round. Actually, the only place in America with better weather is Hawai'i!! If you haven't vacationed in San Diego, 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".
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Quality linens that are cleaned regularly - even the comforters!
- Off Street Parking: One numbered, reserved, easy to get into parking spot. This is probably the most important reason to book this condo!!
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Super comfy with a Temperpedic topper. You'll melt right in and wake up refreshed.
- Convertible Bed: It's a double bed size sofa sleeper.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped down to the spices! And, super clean. You also get a dishwasher which many of the older condos do not offer.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you need to cook a Thanksgiving dinner, scrambled eggs for breakfast and everything in between.
- Refrigerator: Full-size fridge.
- Dishwasher: Yep - you need a dishwasher. You have one at home and you should have one on vacation. Who wants to handwash dishes?? Yikes!
- Microwave: Of course.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Funky charcoal BBQ at the bottom of the steps. We've provided BBQ tools and a mini-grill. Not fancy but it grills steaks.
- View/Location
- Beach View: This condo has a view of the sand and Mission Bay.
- Water View: This condo has a view of the sand and Mission Bay.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls are free. Bring your cell phone for long distance calls.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): YES!! WiFi! I will give you the security code so you surf the web safely!!
- Other Amenities
- Compare the extras – all included!! Check them out! Don't you just hate it when you check into a vacation rental and have to go to the store to get the basics like paper towels, tp, coffee, tea, salt & pepper? Not in this condo!! We’ve tried to think of everything you would need to have a carefree, fun-filled time at the beach without having to pack a bunch of stuff or go to the store right away. No kidding. Check out all that is included!! The kitchen is fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, plenty of dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, pots and pans. There are also spices, coffee, tea, kitchen towels, pot holders, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags. There’s even margarita and martini glasses! Just bring your food and drinks!! Headed for the beach? Grab the beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, cooler, boogie boards and beach umbrella - all included!! You even get 2 beach bikes!! There’s free lo
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed: You are welcome to smoke on the front entrance deck.
- 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
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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, It's a 40 minute drive north to 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're in La Jolla, In the summer, try your luck at the Del Mar Horse Racing Track - just 20 minutes north - or indulge in a margarita in Old Town - just 10 minutes from Mission Beach, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, If you want to forget renting a car or just 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. Take the red trolley to the Gaslamp and or catch a Padres baseball game at Petco Park. Go Padres!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
FALL, WINTER, SPRING SPECIAL! $145/night with the 7th night FREE! 2 nt. min.
SUMMER - $1400 a week Saturday to Saturday
4th of July holiday week is the BEST!! $1500
$50 for fresh linens and departure cleaning.
Prices do not include 10.5% San Diego tax.
4 maximum including all children. No extra charge for 3rd & 4th guest!!
A refundable $300 security deposit is happily returned after checkout.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Upscale & Affordable! Perfect 4 Families & Romance & Fun!!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Mission Beach
I grew up just across the bay from Mission Beach and I always wanted to own a property at the "beach". Having one condo on the bayside and one condo on the oceanside is very cool. My prospective guests have a choice of locations.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
Both of my condos are model home perfect inside. They are spotlessly clean and I personally make sure that small details are managed to insure a quality experience. I also believe in providing guests with lots of extras so they don't have to pack a lot of stuff or run to the market right away for things like coffee, tea, spices, salt & pepper, paper towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion. These are all included!! I also include 2 beach bikes with each condo and secure WiFi. Each condo has quality beds, linens and fully equipped kitchens including a dishwasher. Who wants to wash dishes on vacation?? My philosophy is that vacations are suppose to be fun - not an ordeal. I know that my guests live in nice homes and when they go on vacation, they should stay in equally nice accommodations with quality amenities. That is my goal and from the past guest reviews, I am proud to say that I have succeeded! Yeah!!
An easy walk along the Boardwalk. The kids will love the rides at the mimi-amusement park and a ride on the historic roller coaster is a BLAST!! I actually rode it when I was in high school for 25 cen
Ride a wave or just watch the action. Amazing!! Weekends are really busy so try a midweek visit.
Don't miss this! Only a 10 minute drive from the condo! Best to go Monday - Friday because the crowds are huge on the weekend. SeaWorld is very cool!
Walk or ride the bikes north on the Boardwalk to Crystal Pier. Walk out to the end of the pier and join the locals as they watch the surfers and hope to see a "green flash". Yes, they really do exist.
Learn to surf, search for seashells, build a sandcastle, boogie board or just gel out in the sun. The beaches of Mission Beach are sandy & perfect for walks & sunning. The condo is a 3 minute walk to
Sail Bay is beautiful. Much quieter than the oceanside. Fun for toddlers and those who like to kayak, sail, swim. Watch the SeaWorld fireworks every nite in the summer.
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 Hawai'i and was fortunate to purchase my first vacation rental in Maui 7 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 very cool". 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!! For those guests who book one of my vacation condos, I give them my "insiders" guide to fun things to do and see!!
Property Photos
- This sign on the front door welcomes you to the beach! Relax! Have fun! - Mission Beach Vacation Rental
- Looks like a model home! You can see the bay in the mirrored wall! - Mission Beach Vacation Rental
- Enjoy dining with a view! - Mission Beach Vacation Rental
- Entertainment center with new LCD HDTV, DVD, IPOD dock & more!
- All NEW granite, cabinets & appliances - fully equipped - even a dishwasher!!
- Snuggle up in this super comfy queen bed with quality linens & fluffy pillows
- This is the picture over the bed. Right on!!
- NEW bath with terrific shower head & curved shower rod. All the latest stuff.
- View from the living room & front entrance deck to the sand & Mission Bay
- Condo with plantation shutters and view to Mission Bay.
- Just steps to Sail Bay! sail, kayak, waterski, walk, ride bikes, blade
- Miles of sidewalks to walk, jog, roller blade or bike. It's all fun!
- The Pacific Ocean is an quick walk from the condo. This was taken in winter!
- Ride a wave at the Wavehouse. Come enjoy all the fun in Mission Beach!!
- Visit the famous USS Midway aircraft carrier near Seaport Village.
- This picture is worth a thousand words. Have you seen a green flash?
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