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JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT

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Front of Cottage just 100 feet to the beach
Living room with wood burning stove/fireplace
Bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath tub
TV room with one of many bookcases. Over 300 books in the house.
Master with Flatscreen TV

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Dryer
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Free WiFi
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San Diego, CA
  • Popular LocationMission Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMission Bay2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMission Beach Boardwalk3 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)16 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Location is great but the weather did not allow us to spend time at the beach It was very easy to get to all the recomme...
Keith O.
Mar. 25, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT


The former home of a writer and educator, this 1920's historic bungalow has been completely restored to provide a very comfortable stay at America's finest beach. Just steps from the boardwalk and beach (three houses from the boardwalk) and near Belmont Park and the Roller Coaster, the house comes equipped with all you will need for the perfect vacation. Kayak, beach chairs, sand toys, garage parking and an extra outdoor shower.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and flat screen TV. The second bedroom has bunk beds with a single and double. The comfortable futon in the living room makes into a double, where there is another flat screen TV. We also have a Pack N Play for your toddler.

The shelves are lined with over 300 quality books of all varieties. I keep the prices very affordable compared to any other stand alone house in Mission Beach, so it books out very well. Many people really like this historic-style cottage feel rather than 'all-the-same' condos that line much of the beach, and for good reason. The hard-wood floors and Dutch-door in the front provide a nostalgic step back in time, while enjoying the upgrades to the cottage over the years.

When our kids are grown we're moving back in!! So come enjoy the Mission Beach Cottage while you can. :)

World famous Sea World is five minutes away and the San Diego Zoo is ten minutes. World class dining can be enjoyed in downtown's Gaslamp Quarter, a ten minute drive. Mission Beach offers nightly sunsets, biking, sailing, rollerblading, surfing, boating, a roller coaster and the country's most entertaining people-watching.

Book now, for the vacation you deserve.

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Property manager

Dave
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Private kitchen
40 Steps From The Beach!! Huge Roof top views!!!
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.0 out of 10, (130 reviews)
40 Steps From The Beach!! Huge Roof top views!!!

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number STR-00731L, 624162

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

this vacation home is located in Mission Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, and is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Belmont Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk
  • Belmont Park - 5 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mission Bay Vacation
Location is great but the weather did not allow us to spend time at the beach It was very easy to get to all the recommended activies
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F., Vancouver BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket List
We wanted a beach house and that’s what we got 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house
This was our third time here. It’s a great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway in Mission Beach!
I recently stayed at a Vrbo property in Mission Beach and had an amazing experience! The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for daily beach outings. The property itself was cute and exactly as described in the listing. It had a charming and cozy atmosphere that made our stay enjoyable and relaxing. We had a lot of fun exploring the area and taking advantage of the nearby attractions. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a fantastic beach getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atomic A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
This house is all about location! Steps to the beach and a short walk to Belmont park. The perfect place to stay with kids. Love that they had lots of boogie boards and beach chairs to use. My daughters had a blast. Also, it has a garage which is a bonus! My family loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quant little house
We had a great stay at this little bungalow. The location cannot be beat. Dave was a communicative and attentive owner. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
So first I have to give a shout-out to David the property manager, he was GREAT! Location was close to Belmont so the kids had a blast and steps to the beach. Whenever I had a question for David, he responded quickly. Parking was great, I have a large SUV and there were two parking spaces for me. Washer and dryer on premises so no spending hours at a laundromat and wasting quarters. Love it and would recommend this place highly.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nimmo W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Needs refresh
The location is excellent, the bungalow is not restored… the heat and fireplace insert are not functional and or clean therefore the interior, including all the books, is moist and moldy. The ceiling has a lot of moisture damage. We do not have high expectations, this house did not meet ours… we will be staying nearby in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amber P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We chose to stay here because of its location, it’s SO close to the beach. Vintage beach cottage full of character. Needs a deep cleaning. Very quiet, peaceful-we enjoyed San Diego. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

barry z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had fun five days - beach being only a few steps away. Cute old cottage. Property is showing its age in good and bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grew on me
Enjoyed the stay and the house great reading selections the beach chair came in handy tv took a minute to get just watched a couple movies on Roku but I mostly read when I was in a nice comfortable recliner would be an outstanding ad thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short trip
My family and I are from Minnesota and stayed here for the weekend cause we had a wedding to go to. We loved it, very very close to the beach and all the attractions around. Kids thought it was great with the bunk beds. Nice and clean. A spot to park your car/rental in the garage. We would/will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Beach House
The location of this cottage was perfect - walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The owner was friendly and responded quickly. Dave accommodated a late check out so we could enjoy nice weather before heading home. The home was clean and had great décor of artifacts and books and provided all the necessary household goods. The kitchen was stocked well, but the cooking items were very old. The beds were okay, mattress could be replaced/updated. This cottage and location was a great value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a great time in this lovely home. We walked everywhere. It was especially hot the week we were there but the fans in the home helped tremendously. I recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gia T., Diamond Bar

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage!
The cottage was perfect for me and my family. We truly enjoyed our stay. The location was awesome! I loved the fact that we were only a few steps away from the beach. My kids were able to enjoy the beach all day on Saturday. Weather was perfect. David was a great host. Whenever I had a question, his response time was amazing. Thank you, David, for allowing us to stay at your cute cottage. The Nakama's
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian L., Novato, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid rustic beach vibe
Property definitely has that rustic family cabin beach vibe. Amazing location and solid value but the property is showing it’s age. Also a car bigger than a Camry or similar midsize sedan is a challenge to get in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite Place in Mission
We’d been able to stay at The Blue House a few times now. It is my family’s favorite place to vacation. Such a cute cottage and the location is perfect. We hope to be able to vacation there for a long time. David is wonderful to work with. See ya next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
small cozy beach house
very cozy and close to everything. awesome place to stay with family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

enrique p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable stay
Very comfortable unit. Close to the beach and Belmont park. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Fantastic location just steps from the boardwalk. Surprisingly quiet neighborhood at night. Very charming cottage. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay by the beach
Great location, Owner was responsive & great to work with. No issues & a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach house
Kids love the location stayed here at the house 4 different occasions Look forward to the next time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Doug S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Rules
This Property is like going to an Old Family Cabin. Convenient Location, easy to go to all that San Diego has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for!
We enjoyed ourselves so very much at this property.! I Every waking moment that we weren’t busy elsewhere we walked a few steps to the boardwalk and the sand. I grew up on this beach and I felt so at home at this Beach Cottage. There’s a lot of new stuff around, but I wanted the old, worn in beach feel.! David and Felice had everything we needed and it was an easy check in, and at 1am that’s what we needed. We woke up and went to sleep with the sound of the ocean; which I’m gonna miss. We were so close to everything and my husband especially really appreciated that. He’s from a small town in Montana and really loved the place and the location that I picked for us. We will be back to rent again..TY David and Felice…you have a little gem
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave

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I first moved to San Diego to go to San Diego State University and landed in Mission Beach, thinking 'why would I ever want to leave here'. My wife and I lived in the house for many years and we will always keep it as it is instead of building condos on the property. We will return to the house at some point, but for now we enjoy having others enjoy the beach life.

Why they chose this property

One thing that attracted me to buy this house is its location so close to the beach and boardwalk. And it is a single family home with no attached homes, on its own lot. We also loved the historic value in an era when so many others are building new condos.

What makes this property unique

Having a single-family house on its own lot is a huge benefit. There are no common walls and you aren't sharing the yard with anyone. The proximity to the boardwalk and sand is a big plus, too, for a fraction of the price of the oceanfront properties which have very little privacy.

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