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Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage

Mission Beach is San Diego’s lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with nearly two miles of oceanfront boardwalk, numerous rental shops and Belmont Park, a boardwalk amusement park, featuring the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, the Beach House Grill, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing and an arcade.

There are plenty of bars in Mission Beach and adjacent Pacific Beach, and a hot nightlife scene for the young at heart.

There are also a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy including biking, beach volleyball, boogie boarding, surfing, whale watching, sport fishing and scuba diving.

A short walk across Mission Beach’s main thoroughfare leads you to the calm waters of Mission Bay, home to SeaWorld San Diego and the largest aquatic park of its kind, surrounded by grassy parks, playgrounds, picnic tables and miles of paved sidewalks. Rent a sailboat, take a leisurely bayside bike ride, or watch the kids play in this one-of-a-kind oasis.

POPULAR ACTIVITIES
Visiting Belmont Park - roller coaster, bumper cars, arcade
Surfing, boogie boarding, kite boarding
Swimming, but in designated areas in the summer. Watch for signs.
Fishing off of the Mission Bay jetty
Walking, jogging and bicycling on the boardwalk
There are plenty of dining options along the boardwalk and within walking distance of the beach community.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-01233L, 644347
Property # 3476792
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Mission Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this cottage. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belmont Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage on Aug 12, 2026 start from $356, 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 Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is steps from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is very close to the beach and an easy 1.5 vlock walk with no big roads to cross. Parking was secured in the back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was responsive, The apartment was clean and well stocked. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One block to beach. Spectacular sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very accommodating and timely on communication. Place was fantastic,.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very beautiful and very close to the beach enjoyed every day there will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was clean.Close to beach and shops nearby. Was perfect for us. Would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice and clean. The host was very helpful and available. We had a wonderful stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place. Great location. Near many fun locations. Great walking, riding, places to eat. Loved it. Hostess was so good and responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cute and exactly as described. The location is great. We enjoyed sitting on the patio watching the hummingbirds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach and a wonderful host. Book if you haven’t already.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

Girls long weekend

Great location and super cute place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfect get away

Great location with just the right amount of space for 2 - small but functional kitchen - nice bathroom - comfortable bed - nice little front yard area to relax - thanks for the memories :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect little getaway spot! The home was spotless, recently remodeled, and had everything we needed. The location is amazingly, just steps from the boardwalk and within walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Having parking included was a huge bonus and made everything so much easier. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Perfect couple getaway

Stayed with my wife at the property which was close to the water and shops. Easy check in process and residence was clean and perfect for two. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Great Getaway for a Couple

The house was perfect for a long weekend getaway! Host was extremely helpful and there for any questions. Location is PERFECT and house was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Beach House

We had a great trip - the host was outstanding and the place was very clean and close to the beach and some great local food options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary A.

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

Perfect little cottage

Nice clean place with everything you need. Lovely little monarchs would greet me everyday. Even some nice beach chairs and towels! Easy access to beach and boardwalk with good restaurants within walking distance. Hope to come back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Clean quiet and awesome location

Description is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yves H.

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

Beautiful cozy house near the mission beach

Everything was very good. We recommand this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra Q.

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

Cozy Cottage Stay

We had a lovely time staying at the Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage. The hosts were very responsive and made the check in/check out process a breeze! The location is very close to the beach. Extremely walkable neighborhood to local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back next time we are in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah k.

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

Beach

Perfect place for a couple!! The beach is steps away and within walking distance to coffee and food. We especially enjoyed Molly’s and The Olive Oven!!We rented a car and found downtown areas easy to navigate. Lots of pretty drives to different beaches and the coast line!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

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

A

Property met and exceeded all our expectations. Will surely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cali C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Our host was lovely and the location was AMAZING but it definitely wasn’t an “upscale” cottage. The air conditioners smelled like mold and though there were some nicer finishes it was really cheap overall. The bed and linens/towels were also very low quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Quick stay but wish we could have stayed longer!

My wife traveled with me on a business trip, and we had a blast! The home is small but located in a great spot. Everything was updated, clean, and as advertised. Shannon was great to work with and communicated everything we needed to know. We would definitely stay in this unit again next time we are in San Diego!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny s.

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

Excellent

The house was just as described.Nice and clean Newer remodel. Location was excellent. One thing I have to mention is we would of liked a TV in the bedroom otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

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Hosted by Elizabeth Maldonado

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