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Quintessential Ocean Beach cottage just 1 block from the beach!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Mission Bay

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Living area
Living area
Spacious living room
Front entrance to property
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quintessential Ocean Beach cottage just 1 block from the beach!

Darling getaway. Steps from all you need for a beach retreat. Close to water, shopping and restaurants from casual to fine. This cottage boasts vaulted ceilings and not only looks spacious but actually is. AC has been upgraded to a mini split system located in living room. Not stand alone unit as seen in dated pictures.

Delightfully decorated to inspire sun and surf fun. Kitchen ready for delicious meals, small shared deck for serene coffee mornings. All you expect from a hotel stay in a quaint neighborhood a stroll from sunsets. Beach gear, games, smart TV. Close to freeways and local attractions.

This one bedroom is nestled in the heart of Ocean Beach. This unit is one of the four in the complex. The other units are occupied by year round tenants who have come to appreciate and enjoy the quite community they have created.

Ocean Beach is a lovely beach community where vacationers have been coming to for years. Park the car and walk to everything you need. Newport Avenue is our main drag and boasts great restaurants, happening bars and excellent antiquing opportunities.

Ocean Beach in the flight path of the San Diego airport. Planes can begin taking off at 6:30 am and the last departures typically occur around 11:30 pm. There is a curfew in place that prohibits departures between 11:30 pm and 6:30 am.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs allowed pending approval + 150 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs allowed pending approval + 125 fee
Please be considerate of your neighbors at all times of the day by keeping the volume of your voices and music to a reasonable level.
Dogs require approval, 150 pet fee. Two dogs a maybe and additional fee may apply. Pets not allowed on bed or furniture and not bark or cry.
Garages on site can accommodate a mid-size SUV. Large trucks will not fit. Max vehicle length 16 feet and garage door opening is 7 1/2 feet wide

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 616021, STR-04413L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Ocean Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and San Diego Bay, while Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Belmont Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪OB Surf Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Elvira - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Ocean Beach cottage just 1 block from the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Quintessential Ocean Beach cottage just 1 block from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Ocean Beach cottage just 1 block from the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Ocean Beach cottage just 1 block from the beach! located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ocean Beach Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mission Bay. Ocean Beach and Dog Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 169 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and owner. So close to everything you want in a getaway to OB. Our dog loved minute of his stay near dog beach. Katrina is an awesome host. She happened to be at the property when we got there and even helped us bring our bags in. Thank you, Katrina
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

Great getaway

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessie N.

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

perfect beach getaway

Katrina was wonderful and made the check-in and check-out process very easy with her clear communication and thorough instructions. Not only is the place adorable, but it's walking distance from the beach and many great restaurants and cafes. We enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Loved it!

Close to the beach; like 5-6 min walk! Katrina was so nice, and the property was safe, quiet and relaxing! We had a great time and would rent again! If you’re not sure where to stay…stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Beach in View

This was about as welcoming and “homey” place as one could wish for. The distance to the beach was about 1/2 block. We will be returning often.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our stay was just perfect for my 2 sisters and I who were visiting for a family reunion. The only snag was we arrived after dark and the cleaning lady put the deadbolt on the front door so we couldn’t get in. Katrina was very prompt in replying and letting us know how to get into the place. Once we were in, we loved it. The place was clean and comfortable and the location is perfect. I would definitely recommend one of Katrina’s places. She was a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Would go again

It is super loud from flight traffic, to the point you can’t hear each other or tv. But just from early morning once a minute til early afternoon. Then it slows down. Otherwise peaceful. Even then, not like we had all that much to say. Lol. On the beach the airline traffic was as often but not as noticeable. So just go for a walk. Good location. Responsive owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

Very Comfortable with Quality and Clean

We had a wonderful stay with Katrina very responsive with booking and information requests. Felt like we were working with a real person, not an agency. She has decked out this unit with everything you might possibly want, and matched my taste, (imagine that) down to the dishes from Anthropology. Plush linens, cozy blankets, plenty of pillows abound and the unit is VERY CLEAN. This is not your run down beach cabin. We felt pampered. Look for grill in garage, and yes, if you have an option when renting car, get smallest model possible. My husband and I stayed and we entertained our friends that wanted to stay in a hotel the Gas Lamp District. It was perfect to come back from our outings and have snacks and glass of wine before heading out again. Our friends were jealous. ** Note: nothing she can do about this, but be prepared for airplane take off as this part of town is on the flight path. We got use to it. We also found great eatery on beach, near Newport Ave called Shades. Delicious and good value.

8/10 Good

Rosalyn D.

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

Lovely little place

I really liked this place. It was pretty, very close to everything I wanted to see and do (beach is a block and a half away, stores and restaurants all short walks), it had parking, and it felt cozy and secure. My only tiny issues were that the instructions for the home are extremely detailed, which felt a little stressful, and the fee for a dog was more than I wanted to pay. There was a mandatory insurance fee, which I paid, and on top of that a significant fee, which I missed when booking because I assumed the insurance covered my responsibility (it popped up so you could not ignore it). By the time I was done I had paid more than I wanted to orginally pay for three week nights. In retrospect, it's not too far above market price for the home. It was walking distance to everything, it was very cute, and it was very clean. The AC does not reach well into the bedroom, I had to put it on very low at night to be cool enough. Having said that, I think the fee for weeknights is not reflective of what you will need to pay overall, so just keep that in mind. I would stay here again despite the issues that I mentioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay at Katrinas!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for our weekend getaway. Walked everywhere even to 8am Mass at Sacred Heart on Sunday. Had all the beach things for our use, even a backpack cooler.
Ocean Beach Dog Beach - pup didn’t love the loud waves coming in - later found a quiet spot
Sunset on Ocean Beach Dog Beach
Quite spot on Ocean Beach Dog Beach
Photo op on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic location. It's a block from the beach. We had what we needed to enjoy time at the beach (chairs, towels, umbrellas). The house was well stocked with everything we needed. Everything was as described, and we didn't have any difficulty accessing what we needed. My only complaint was that it was unseasonably warm in San Diego, and the main bedroom doesn't have a separate AC unit. This likely isn't a problem often, but it was pretty warm in there. We used the fan provided to blow cool air in, and that helped. It was never significantly uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dani m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Very cute, great neighborhood, so close to the beach. Everything you could want.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage close to the beach. Loved the decor and garage a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Closed to restaurants and the beach. Easy ckeckin and out. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, what a great week at the beach! Katrina is an excellent host. If you're looking for a turnkey rental property, this is it. Just bring your clothes and your toiletries, everything else is provided. From paper products, towels, hair and skin products to beach gear it's all waiting for you at this cottage. And quality products, not the inexpensive brands. We can't wait to spend another vacation at the cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline T.

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

Perfect Getaway Spot

Super cute apartment! The location was literally a straight shot to the beach, stocked with everything, all you need is your clothes and food. Check in instructions and property rules are clear and easy. We didn't bring our pups on this trip but we certainly will bring them on our next trip. We met other guests who shared they are frequent renters and EVERY stay they've had at this property is fabulous. We will definitely be back to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnell G.

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

What a hidden gem!!!!

This places is the cutest cottage(s) EVER! Just one block from the beach and you’ll find everything you need for a day at the beach on the property! Extremely easy to get to AND has a parking garage per unit! We parked our car and Uber’d everywhere. Parking is a nightmare which sets this property apart from many others. Everything is 15 mins away from this place and Ubers every three minutes. I cannot think of one thing this cottage was short of! I love the environmental consciousness of area! It’s simply beautiful on the porch for coffee in the morning or wine in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Great location, Great Stay

Had a really nice ocean visit in a cute, well stocked Ocean Beach bungalow. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Cute and comfy OB cottage for 2

Where to start… as soon as we arrived we were greeted by Katrina, the owner, who personally oriented us to the condo and the facilities. She even helped us bring in our luggage and helped us with parking in the garage. She is incredibly nice! The complex that contains 4 units is all contained with in one little oasis area blocked off from the street by fencing. Our unit, Grant’s Getaway, had such cute styling and was very homey. It had all we needed for a comfortable stay, and even had all the beach gear you could want or need! We had a wonderful stay for the July 4th holiday weekend exploring OB and surrounding area, and loved our home base for the weekend! Would certainly return to this complex to any one of Katrina’s Katrina’s rental units!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes V.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay! Very clean and very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

first Ocean Beach experience

The cottage was exactly what we needed and the host was spectacularly communicative. Everything worked great and we didn't have any issues at all with the property. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen L.

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

Super cute, cozy, colourful cottage steps from the beach!

My 16 year old son and I really enjoyed our stay. Cottage was super clean and comfortable, and our host provided great instructions. Beautiful little garden complete with a lemon tree. Funky, fun neighborhood with lots of great restaurants. Pizza Port was one of our favourites and offered great gluten free pizza and excellent local beer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt F.

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

Darling cottage near everything

The beach cottage is decorated in a darling, eclectic retro mix that feels like a fun treat to visit. The location is great and walking distance to many Ocean Beach attractions, including local cafés and restaurants, as well as the beach. All the gear is provided for uo to a family of four
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Katrina Barry

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Owner is a long time Ocean Beach resident and welcomes the opportunity to show off all the charm of a lovingly decorated beach cottage.

Why they chose this property

This space offers luxury accommodations in a setting from the days of yesteryear as this darling home was crafted back the 1940's.

What makes this property unique

One bock to the beach, parking in a one car garage, on site laundry.

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