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Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard

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A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and a fire pit.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a decorative shell on the wall.
A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a window.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mission Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Suite 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Primary Suite Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard on Nov 30, 2026 start from CA $558, excluding 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 Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard located?

Located in Mission Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Mission Beach Boardwalk, Mission Beach, and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Pacific Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a great location! Great host, very hospitable! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Thank you for the kind words, Heather! We’re so happy you enjoyed the Zanzibar Retreat vacation home, location, and hospitality. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We had all the necessities we needed for a great beach vacation. Would definitely stay again if we return to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review, Jessica! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and had everything you needed for a relaxing beach vacation here at Zanzibar Retreat. We’d be delighted to host you again on your next trip to San Diego!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! 2nd year in a row!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Thank you so much for returning, Ali! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Zanzibar Retreat again for the second year in a row. Looking forward to hosting you again next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Just a few things that can be improved: the toaster burns your toast no matter what setting it is on, the coffee machine is old and needs a good cleaning, back yard patio ground is dirty, and the beach equipment needs to be replaced. It is a great location and overall, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Monica! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed staying at Zanzibar Retreat vacation home and its great location. We appreciate your suggestions for improvements, such as the toaster, coffee machine, backyard patio, and beach equipment. Your insights help us and will definitely consider it. We hope to host you again and provide an even better stay next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!! Beautiful home

Place was amazing, near the beach and had everything we wanted and need!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2025
We're so glad to hear you had everything you needed and enjoyed being close to the beach. We’d love to host you again for another great stay, Eric!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach retreat steps from Mission Beach. Our family enjoyed the property as it was renovated, amazing outdoor patios and an outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Akilah! We're so happy to hear your family enjoyed the renovated Oasis Del Mar 4. It’s great to know you appreciated the outdoor patios and the outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach. At Bluewater Vacation Homes, we love providing a 5-star experience, your kind words truly mean a lot. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable stay. See you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was stellar, it's near all of the best things mission and Pacific Beach can offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at one of our San Diego vacation homes. Whether it’s the scenic walks along the coast in La Jolla or the boardwalk energy of Mission Beach, we love helping guests experience the best of our coastal neighborhoods. We hope to welcome you back to Bluewater Vacation Homes for another relaxing and memorable getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little property in less than a 2 minute walk to the beach. It's super close to everything in PB. And I love the little courtyard/backyard - coffee in the morning was amazing.The garage is TINY and really hard to get into with the alley. I could barely fit a Lexus RX. You would not be able to fit anything bigger than that. Other than that it was super clean and cute. We had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2026
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review, Kimberly! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Zanzibar Retreat vacation home, courtyard, and quick walk to the beach. We appreciate the heads-up about the tight garage and alley access, that's why we always include the parking dimension as part of our guest guide, to know what to expect. So glad you had a great time—we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, direct beach access by boardwalk. Perfect and clean, within walking distance to most all food and beach activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2025
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so glad your family had a fantastic stay with Bluewater Vacation Homes. Our family-friendly vacation rentals in San Diego are designed to bring loved ones together in relaxing, well-appointed spaces. We’d be honored to host your next family getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible property. We booked a trip for our family of 6 and we all had the best time. The space was super clean and conveniently located to shops and the beach. We hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tyler! We're thrilled to hear that your family had the best time and enjoyed the property. Our family-friendly vacation rentals in San Diego are designed to bring loved ones together in relaxing, well-appointed spaces. We’d be honored to host your next family getaway! Pet-Friendly Experience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here before and would again. Near shops and restaurants. Short walk to the beach. Highly recommend this house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 7, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at one of our San Diego vacation homes. Whether it’s the scenic walks along the coast in La Jolla or the boardwalk energy of Mission Beach, we love helping guests experience the best of our coastal neighborhoods. We hope to welcome you back to Bluewater Vacation Homes for another relaxing and memorable getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach House

Clean and perfect location for our family vacation! Loved the outdoor spaces and how close it is to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
We are glad to hear that you had an overall enjoyable stay at our vacation homes. We pride ourselves on providing a comfortable and convenient experience for our guests, and it is wonderful to know that we were able to meet your expectations. We would be more than happy to accommodate you when you plan on visiting San Diego again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Everything was just as advertised. Very clean and a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us! We are also happy to hear that the location was ideal for you. Thanks again for choosing us and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Exactly as listed, clean and well equipped in a great location
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. If you visit San Diego again in the future, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Sailed the bay, laid around on the beach, ate amazing Mexican food across the street at La Playa Mexican Food restaurant. Nice , clean, updated house a short walk to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2023
We are so glad that you had a great time and we are happy to hear that the house was in an amazing location. We strive to provide the best of services & experiences for our guests and your feedback is invaluable. Thank you for staying with us, we look forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house

We were so happy with the accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you very much again for having chosen our vacation home for your stay in San Diego! It was truly a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Completely private backyard. Modern and super clean home. Perfect location. Management kept us up to date on everything and check in couldn’t have been easier. Can’t wait to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the privacy of the backyard, the cleanliness of the home, and the convenience of the location. It’s great to hear our team’s communication and check-in process made your stay even smoother. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great vrbo! It had everything we needed. Lived the garage. Our Tucson fit great. Loved the patios.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2025
Thank you for the great review, Rees! We're so glad to hear the home had everything you needed and that the garage worked well. It’s also wonderful to know you enjoyed the patios; they’re perfect for relaxing and enjoying the coastal air. We appreciate you choosing Bluewater Vacation Homes and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mission Beach House in perfect location!

Great location! Perfect spot near bay and beach. Very clean and nicely renovated. Looks brand new! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us! We are also happy to hear that the location was ideal for you. Thanks again for choosing us and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacay spot

Great location with easy walking access to the beach and the bay. Quick drive to the Zoo and SeaWorld for day trips with the kids. Ate at nearby restaurants World Famous and The Mission which are a quick walk with great food. The management team was very responsive and communicative during our stay to ensure a great trip. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2025
Thank you for the great review, Aaron! We're so glad you enjoyed the convenient location and had the chance to explore some of San Diego’s best attractions and dining spots. It’s wonderful to hear our team at Bluewater helped make your stay smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, perfect location

A perfect girlfriend’s weekend in this beautiful rental. We enjoyed both patios, grilling & cooking in the kitchen and the convenient walks to the beach, bars & grocery store. Definitely recommend! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2024
Thank you for your great review. It sounds like you had an amazing time! I’m so glad you enjoyed all the great features of the rental—the patios, the kitchen, and the proximity to the beach and local spots. Thanks for sharing your experience! We can't wait to welcome you back Emily!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

House was exactly what we expected, garage is very much for small cars. Everything was great, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely review, It was our pleasure hosting you. On your next visit to San Diego, please consider taking advantage of Bluewater's repeat guest incentives, we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet getaway

The property was in a great location, minutes from the beach. You have two outdoor areas to enjoy people watching or have a private area. There's also plenty of amenities to enjoy. Would highly recommend and consider visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2024
We are glad to hear that you had a great time! Thanks for visiting and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Baca 2024 was great

It was great thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. If you visit San Diego again in the future, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great beach stay!

The location was perfect, we walked everywhere! The house was very cute, clean, comfortable. We loved having the outdoor areas with the grill and fire table. It was really nice to have a garage, it is small but we were able to get a Ford Edge into it, wouldn't go any bigger than that though! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
It sounds like you had an amazing stay! The location being so walkable must have been a huge plus, and it’s great to hear the house was cozy and well-kept. Having outdoor spaces like a grill and fire table makes it even better, especially for relaxing in the evenings. We're glad you were able to fit the Ford Edge in! It’s awesome when you find a place you’d love to return to.
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