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Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard

Family fun on the beach, with water park, near Mission Beach Boardwalk

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Just a fraction of the view immediately in front of the cottage
Beach
Photo taken by guest Leslie H. Oct. 2018
Bathroom
Photo taken by guest Leslie H. Oct. 2018

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard

Quaint cottage, literally ON the beach. Open the front door and step into the sand of Ocean Beach. The beach is HUGE and open in front of you.

The cottage has been freshly painted and decorated. It's the perfect place for a great time away. A QUEEN size bed in the bedroom and a TWO fold down FULL size sofa beds in the living room provide sleeping for 4 adults comfortably if there is one adult per sofa bed. You might be able to sleep a couple kids on each sofa bed, increasing the capacity to 6 in theory. There is also a twin size air bed in the closet for your use.

There is a window mounted air conditioning unit in the bedroom and a portable space heater just in case our (rare) 50 degree nights are too chilly for you.

A full size fridge and gas range will come in handy for any cooking or cooling you want to do. The kitchen has a microwave & a coffee maker as well. Outside the kitchen door is a nice size side yard accessible only to your unit in which you can BBQ or just relax without being in the public mix out on the sand.

The private garage is for your use alone and is the primary entrance to the property. There is a key code on the door and simply walk through the garage and through the side yard to enter through the side kitchen door OR you can go through the sand along the front of the cottage to enter through the front door.

There is a washer & dryer in the garage for your use. In the garage you will also find beach chairs, a small cooler & a beach umbrella which you can use during your stay.

In addition to the full sized shower in the bathroom, there is an outdoor shower in the side yard in case you want to take a quick rinse off before you head back inside.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Be respectful of the neighbors and obey local laws
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in/on cottage property. Beach is okay

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you have time & don't mind doing so, please gather any used towels and start a load of laundry on HOT. Laundry soap is above the washing machine. Quick wash is fine unless heavily soiled/large load
Please close blinds, turn off A/C or heaters, lock the front & back door then hang up the keys where you found them upon arrival after locking the back door of the garage.
Please send a message or text letting me know that you've departed the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Fire Pit can only be used in the SAND area of the side yard, and only in the side yard. Fires on the beach are only allowed in concrete fire pits.
Side yard gatherings end at 10pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends. Be respectful of the neighbors.
No weddings, wedding receptions, or other large gatherings at the cottage or in the side yard.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Be respectful of the neighbors and obey local laws
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 628522, STR-00416L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Ocean Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Belmont Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 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
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, steps from Ocean Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mission Bay. Dog Beach and Ocean Beach Park 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. 115 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful views of beach. Very active beach scene. Cute shopping/entertainment district within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Directly on a beautiful lively great surfing beach. Cottage is older but clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay when visiting San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy well appointed cottage on Ocean Beach. Everything you could possibly need and more was provided. Great location within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Wednesday farmer’s market was fun! Comfortable bed and easy sleeping listening to the ocean.The only drawback was the multiple volleyball games on the beach every day at 4:00 until after sunset which obstructed our view. The air traffic early morning and in the evening was a bit distracting also. These are only minor inconveniences due to location but the beach was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Cottage on Beach

Quaint cottage on the beach with a perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't get any closer to the beach. This was our third year renting the property, and we'll be back next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

Everything it says & more!

Perfectly appointed, GREAT location, as well as an easy to communicate with host will make this my "go to" when in San Diego.Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great spot!!

Location location location!!!Perfect little spot with everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself on the beach!!Perfect for a small family or couple!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Great place one the sand

Lived it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Excellent property, location, and host!

We had a wonderful time! This cottage is literally on the beach with garage/easy accessible parking. Which is HUGE on the beach. We had a nice little side yard with fire pit and BBQ that we used and had everything we needed right there onsite. Host is AMAZING! Checked in with us and gave us suggestions on event's that were happening in the area. We truly loved our stay and would absolutely stay again. Mary our neighbor was fantastic too! Hopefully this property is available next year for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is literally on the beach. Loved opening the French front door to the sunset. Gated back yard with garage. Cute small older cottage and it is comfortable. Bed and futons are comfortable…lots of blankets provided. One small bathroom in bedroom. Air conditioner worked well and fans were provided. Clean- Stove and oven and fridge work great! If you’re planning to cook, you may need a couple more pans like another fry pan, and salt and pepper, BBQ worked. Deck was cute. Three little cats would roam around outside - and note that every night there is volleyball courts that are set up right in front of the cottage over beach, so if you love watching volleyball, you’ll be in the right place! Note that the pier is closed due to damage in 2023 so you cannot walk on the pier. Great beach community-you’ll be right in the middle of the action. Newport is the main beach town road with shopping and restaurants and very casual. Also has a cute coffee shop. Very close and easy to walk to. Liquor store/convenience store right at the end of the alley. Location is great because it’s near downtown, Sea World, Coronado Island. Owner overnighted a hairdryer when needed.There are some homeless and one pitched a tent on the beach nearby, but never bothered us. There’s constant lifeguard/security on beach and the beach is a nice it was great to watch the sunset nightly. Beach is clean and has local organizations cleaning it often. Owner was easy to communicate with. Check out Sunset cliffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Our favorite place in SD

Our family has stayed here on three different trips now and it is our favorite place to stay in SD by far!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odette Y.

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

Perfect stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the host’s thoughtful touches, with snacks and beach items! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christinea V.

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

Great place to stay right on beach

The property was amazing, just an FYI there are volleyball courts right on the beach right in front of you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute Cottage Getaway

My huaband and I spent our birthday weekend here. It was a cute little beach town and the cottage was on the sand as advertised which is exactly what I was lookong for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Quaint Little Cottage

Great location! You are literally on the beach!! Great ocean views from bedroom and front room. Private backyard and plenty of amenities. Locals were friendly and neighborhood was safe. Street market on Wednesday’s is only 10 minutes walking and had great food and all kinds of items for sale. Also great entertainment!! Beaches are clean and well kept. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron W.

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

Great Location and Fun Small Town Community

We had a fabulous time! The garage was perfect for our small suv and our bikes. Plenty of beach toys for our grand kids when they came to visit. Side yard with BBQ and outdoor seating was such a great bonus when we hosted our family for a picnic and day at the beach. We loved exploring Ocean Beach on our bikes and met so many wonderful people. Lots of great restaurants for happy hours and easy bike ride over to Mission Beach too. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

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

Perfect beach bungalow

Fantastic beach bungalow. Host went above and beyond making sure we had good directions and house instructions. Home was well stocked very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Another great stay!

Favorite place to stay when visiting San Diego. Cute cottage right on the beach that’s perfect for a couple, and walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

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

Beautiful home and amazing host

Property was great location was accurate. Kept in communication. Will be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Quaint Cottage in a Perfect Location!

The cottage is well-maintained and perfect for a family of 4. We stayed the week of the 4th of July and we had the best time. The cottage has garage parking, an outdoor shower, everything you would need for the beach (chairs, umbrellas, etc) and an amazing view. We're going to make it our annual place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

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

Ocean View and great location

Great place for a couple. Right on the beach, close to shops and places to eat! Check in process and the communication with property owners was easy and they were very attentive. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

ae

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

Cute beach cottage!

We had a lovely few days at the cottage. Property manager (Abe) was great - lots of useful info for check-in, property logistics, things to do in the area, easily reachable. Space was nice for us as a couple - would be tight for a family, unless you're mainly using it as a jumping off point to other activities in San Diego. Expected wear and tear for a beach house/ocean front location. Dedicated parking/garage was a huge asset. Kitchen could use a bit of updating. Bed was comfortable, as were couches and cozy living area. Be mindful that this location is directly along the airport flight path, so there is quite a bit of noise, including overnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bri F.

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

Perfect location

We had a great stay at this perfectly located cottage. Very comfy, within walking distance of OB eateries and farmers market. The manager Abe had some great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. Had a great anniversary vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Private and Peaceful

Having your own garage to park in which opens to your own private yard, porch and bungalow was perfect. The OB Surf Lodge right around the corner has fantastic food and drinks as well. We will definitely stay here again. Ocean Beach has so many great places to eat and shop within walking distance. Sitting on the porch enjoying the surfers and all of the beach action was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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