Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach!

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A fire pit with flames, surrounded by two wicker sofas with blue cushions and striped pillows, set against a backdrop of a green hedge.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a drawer with storage containers.
A dining table with three cushioned stools, a candle, and a decorative tray with white flowers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mission Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Pacific Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Valley Mall and Westfield UTC are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Traveling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ella Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Barista Botanist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Society PB - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach!?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach! on Oct 30, 2026 start from $677, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita Esmeralda - A hidden gem by the beach! located?

This family-friendly San Diego vacation home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Love the house and love PB!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Amazing location and great home. Quiet, clean and has all the amenities you need. So close to the beach, we walked to coffee, dinners and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Fun in SD

Everything was great, the owners were responsive and quick to assist. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for the week

Everything was exactly as described- nice and clean. Near tons of great restaurants and the beach was a short walk. Appreciated the toiletries and cleaning supplies. Definitely helped to have a washer/dryer. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We can't wait to plan a trip back!

Perfect central location, perfect sleeping accommodations, versatile outdoor living options with plenty of space for enjoying coffee by the fire pit, eating dinner with family at the outdoor table, watching hummingbirds and enjoying the flowers. This property has it all and we enjoyed every bit of it! We played Jenga on the table while grilling. We were able to walk to coffee shops, restaurants, the ocean, etc. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and family friendly. Close to the beach and body surf boards in the garage.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal

Perfect! The owner was so easy to communicate with and is incredibly sweet. The property is beautiful, clean, and so much fun! A shirt all from the beach, restaurants, shops. The decor is adorable and the house is fully stocked! We were so comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spotless, great outdoor space

I rented the Casita Esmeralda for a family stay. As it turns out, 3 of the 5 of us didn’t travel due to Covid, but my sister and I stayed at the house. The house was just as listed. The kitchen was well stocked with pots & pans, cooking utensils, dinnerware, etc. The coffee pot could accommodate Keurig pods or you could make a pot of drip coffee (flat bottomed filters, which they had plenty of). The place was spotless, beds were comfortable, towels fluffy. There was a garage for my car, washer/dryer. Also supplied were surf boards/boogie boards. Table for 4 upstairs, bar height table downstairs for 3. The outdoor space is great - table for 8, comfortable furniture, fire pit, which we didn’t use, swinging double seat. Close to the main drag (Garnet) of Pacific Beach, so taco shops, grocery stores, ice cream shops, etc. It’s a 6-7 block walk to the beach from the house, so not far. Definitely a beachy town - lots of surfers hanging out and lots of young people. The PB beach seems better suited to surfing than sunbathing and swimming. A 15-20 min drive up to La Jolla beaches which are really beautiful but much more crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay that’s within walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping.

Host was great to communicate with and worked with us in a later checkout due to flight problems. House was exactly like it’s listed. We enjoyed the back yard and had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2021
Thank you so much for your review Sheryl!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a small family

I stayed there with my teenager kids (14 and 16). The set up was perfect for us, the house was very clean, almost all new, fully stocked kitchen with good quality appliances, wifi, TV, Alexa,.... The central air works extremely well, the patio was so cute and private at the same time. The beach was not overcrowded like Newport, Huntington beach. Surrounded by cool and casual eateries. We really enjoyed the stay at this house. Cannot think of one negative thing to say about the house. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend!

Our oldest son got married this past Saturday in San Diego and this place was perfect for us to stay and get ready for the wedding. We loved everything about it and would come back in a heart beat! Thank you for making such an inviting and comfortable place! The mattresses are super comfortable and we slept great! The backyard patio is amazing and we loved hanging out by the fire pit! Everything we could have wanted or needed was provided here from the coffee pods in the morning to the surfboards and beach chairs for the beach! We had a great, relaxing day on the beach the day after the wedding and loved having the beach chairs and surf boards to use! We hope to be back next time we come to San Diego! Thank you sooooo much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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