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Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8

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A residential building with a number 3850, a balcony, and a view of the ocean.
A small, single-story building with a grey exterior and white trim. It features a large window with multiple panes and a door with a small porch area.
A small, single-story building with a gray exterior and white trim. It has a front door, a small window, and a number '3850' on the wall. There are two potted plants with red flowers in front of the door.
A bedroom with a bed, two red chairs, a small table, and a white cabinet.
A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mission and Pacific Beaches
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8

In Inquiry: Include # Of Adults & Children Please.

This Property is Exclusively Managed by:
Mission Beach Management

-SUMMER RENTALS PREFER SATURDAY TO SATURDAY RESERVATIONS! (May 24- September 6)

Sleeps 8:
1 King Bed
1 Queen Bed
1 Full Bed
2 Twin Beds

4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH (Master Suite has private entrance)
Think of it as a 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, attached Suite with private bathroom- Sleeps 8)

Cozy single story cottage 5 steps to ocean. 3 bedroom 1 bath with attached Master suite with 1 bathroom with private entrance and fabulous view of ocean (4 bedroom, 2 baths total). Amenities include Full kitchen with microwave, oven and stove, refrigerator, pots, pans, plates, utensils, dishwasher, glasses, coffee maker, etc., Free WIFI Internet, Free Digital Cable, 2 TVs', washer/dryer (Coin Laundry- $1.25/wash/dry), patio with BBQ and reserved parking in tandem for 2 vehicles. It is 1 house off the ocean and 1 1/2 blocks to bay.

This Property is 3/8 Mile to Pacific Beach, just a few steps to Old Mission beaches shops, and restaurants and 1 Mile to Belmont Park (Mission Beach Amusement Park): Wavehouse with manmade wave machine, indoor olympic size pool, jacuzzi, and health club. Great for every age: Roller coaster, rides, jungle gym, go carts, glow in the dark minature golf, etc. Lots of restaurants and shops steps away and miles of boardwalk for strolling, biking, and blading. Lots within walking distance.

Lots of beach toys and games for the children:
sand castle building items, Frisbee, smash ball, beach chairs, footballs, boogie boards etc.

Extremely close to all restaurants, shops, bike rentals, surfboard rentals, pair sailing, jet skis, etc.

Multiple cottages (3) can be reserved at this location for larger groups. CAN SLEEP UP TO 21!
Please contact us for more information.

Parking:
1 Space Reserved (2 Cars in Tandem). Parking Space is 100" wide.

Property Address:
3850 Strandway
San Diego, CA 92109

No Pets, No Smoking. No Parties
Parties are Strictly Prohibited.
No guests will be allowed on property without disclosure prior to booking reservation.

Note: All guests will need to agree and sign the terms stated in Rules from the attached contract in the listing when they make reservation. A Confirmation Contract and Reservation Request Form will be emailed and must be completed and returned. Also we require guest(s) to show Identification when checking in. A picture can be emailed prior to arrival. Subleasing, Parties, Smoking and Pets are Prohibited. If we have received these documents we will be sending check in information when the property is ready on the day of arrival.


P.S.- The building across the court has been demolished and is in the process of constructing a new building. 9/24/2025- They are in the process of grading and planing for footings and developing the foundation. It is illegal to do work on Sundays and hope they will not be working on Saturdays for quiet enjoyment. While we would rather keep a quiet environment for our guests we cannot control the process of development across the court. Please consider this when renting this property.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please start a load of towels, top sheets, fitted sheets, pillow cases, floor mats with the provided quarters in the Washer on the west side of the building. Laundry soap is under the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-03445L, 51776
Property # 1051720vb
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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Beach and Mission Bay, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Beach Cottage, Steps To Ocean - 4BR, 2BA- Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is steps away from Mission Beach Boardwalk and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach cottage walkable to all of Mission Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2026
Enjoyed hosting you. Thank you for the positive review. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, plenty of space. We had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a good time in SD!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little house

Loved the view and how close it was to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

GREAT TIME ON THE BEACH

Property was everything as advertised
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay

We celebrated our daughter’s 18th birthday! It was perfectly located amongst our other family members who were also vacationing at Mission. Lots to do and plenty of restaurants, shopping spots, grocery store, coffee shops, and bars to enjoy. We rented bikes and enjoyed time on the patio and beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The beach is steps away

Great location on Mission Beach with the beach mere steps away. Four small but neat and clean bedrooms allowed for plenty of sleeping space for everyone. Parking was real tight for my full size pickup.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

Can see the ocean from our doorway. Stunning. Had one repair issue and management folks were there for us on Thanksgiving morning, wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
Thank you for your kind words; Enjoyed meeting you and your family. Hope to see you again next Thank giving. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Mission Beach bday

Not bad for very old place. Great location. Doors and windows need work. Faucet screens clogged.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

The property is a cozy 3 bedroom 1 bath cottage with an attached but separate bedroom and bath. The parking space is only about 2 reet wider than my F 150 so the truck had to be pulled out for loading and unloading..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
The property is older and the screen for the main cottage does not close tight so you get flies. Also the key to unlock the King Room is wonky and it does not like to come back out of lock. There is no outlet in the bathroom in the King room and the kitchen gets quite toasty if you turn on the oven at all even with the windows open and vent on. There was not a table or place where all 8 of us could eat at one time which was dissappointing. I loved the location plus the shower on the porch next house over that we could use. We could fit two vechicles in the parking place so that was very nice. I had to fill out additional infomationm besides what I did on Vrbo and submit it which seemed redundunt. Also I did not receive my code to unlock doors till I called they sent it to the app when we had only had comunicated through email.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Okay house but location was great

The location was great. The house itself was just okay. It definitely needs some updates. The screens on both doors were horrible, the lock on the back outside room need to be replaced. It took us a long time (in the rain) to lock the door. It was very clean. The day of I received a email that I would be getting instructions on how to get into the property at 3:50 I still hadn’t received anymore information so I called the property manager and she gave me the code and told me she would be sending me the check in email and I never received it. The pictures make the place look a lot bigger and nicer than it really is.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

An overall great stay!

This location was awesome. Right off the beach (about a 30 yard walk) and within walking distance of some great places to eat. Nights were a little noisy but it was spring break so, yeah. We had some trouble with getting the heat to work at the beginning but the property managers were quick to help. This property has two parts to it. The one part has 3 bedrooms and then there is a second part with a separate entry (with its own key) with another bed, tv and bathroom. This was great for us since my sister and her family could stay in the larger part and my wife and I could have our own separate living space in the smaller part. The lock to the separate, smaller part was pretty rickety and required some jiggling of the key to lock or unlock. It really ought to be replaced with a better lock. This is a small property. Not a lot of wiggle room but it seems that’s the way of life near the beach. Parking is very cramped. They said we could have 2 cars but we only had one. I’m not sure where one would put another car to be honest. There was only one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom which, for a 4 day weekend was a pretty scant supply. Outlets are kind of scarce. Overall we loved our stay, though! We’d stay here again in a heartbeat! The beach was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

4/10 Poor

Exactly as pictured and described

I'm giving it 2 stars not because I was disappointed, I wasn't. I'm giving it 2 stars because that's the kind of property it is. It's like a 2 star hotel compared to a 5 star hotel. The description and pictures are spot on. Don't expect more. It needs updating, more air circulation and dressers with drawers that slide easily. Bigger bathrooms would be nice too. But if it was a 5 star beach house, it would cost more... so you get what you pay for. The proximity to the beach was great! The location was perfect (mid-north mission beach)... it was quiet and not crowded at all. It might be perfect for you, so don't dismiss it! It just depends on your preference (closer to the beach, smaller and no updates, or further away with a bigger, more updated beach house for the same price). One thing to be aware of is that the parking is suuuuuuper tight. If you drive a mini van or anything bigger, you'll have a tough time getting out of the car. I thought the parking was strange - like I was parking on a front porch. It was pretty warm inside. Air doesn't circulate very well because it's a small space, not very open, with other structures next to it, which blocks air flow. We brought extra fans with us and we were so glad we did! Also, the garbage bins for the units in that court are right up against your kitchen window. So when the window is open, it can be a little disruptive, not too bad though. At least they collect the garbage often enough that smells didn't get super bad, but there's definitely an odor. And we did notice a lot of flies in the house. I don't know whether or not it was related to the the trash being next to the window, but I'm sure it didn't help. Overall, location and proximity to the beach made the place totally do-able. So it all just depends on your preference. I felt like for us, it wasn't worth the price we paid. We did enjoy our stay and we love mission beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your response. The cottage is 4 bedrooms and right next to the ocean. In fact, you did not mention the master suite which is very large with king size bed 2 red lounge chairs keeping with the theme, adequate mirrored closet space, private bathroom, small bar frig and coffee pot LARGE screen TV on the wall and best of all floor to ceiling OCEAN VIEW! It is cottage decorated red/white/blue. The owner has detailed it with nice bedding and linen. It has ceiling fans in all bedrooms. The trash/recycle bins are on the alley. There is no other place to keep them unfortunately and sometimes the adjacent units put their cans there. I move them and they move them back. It is warm in July so if you come any other time you do not have to deal with toasty weather and flies. As for updating, if you mean granite counters, the owner likes everything white. The bathrooms were retiled just a few years ago (white of course). The large stove is brand new and upgraded (you did not mention that) Glad you enjoyed your stay. If you want something larger, the 3 bedroom just next door is twice as big, OCEANFRONT, FAB VIEWS throughout and almost twice the price.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Don’t expect much

We had a horrible experience at this property. On paper, things look great. The close proximity to the beach is awesome. That’s about where it stops. Do not book this property if: 1) you value a working heater. It was 49 outside and 61 degrees Inside overnight (I had a baby monitor that kept the temperature) due to the broken thermostat. Don’t know how to light a pilot light on a heater? Never even heard of a pilot light? This is not the place for you because you will probably be asked to do it if the heater isn’t working. 2) do you plan on plugging in two items simultaneously? Sorry, fuses will be blown! And unless you have experience with breaker boxes from the 1950s, you’ll need to call the property manager to come over. 3) great news! The property Mgmt company has brought you space heaters as a consolation for no working heat. Oops, did you read #2? Fuses blown! That’s right, you freeze again! And best wishes trying to use other appliances until THE WORLD’S 1ST BREAKER BOX is switched again. 4) do not stay here if you value working smoke detectors in each bedroom. They were there, but, as we discovered, only 2 of the 5 actually worked. Remember those sketchy space heaters (one had a garage sale price on it)? Remember the dysfunctional electrical setup? Hmmm I hope everything goes well because if a fire starts you probably won’t have notice. To wrap up, we had a horrible experience because of the actual property. The management company was always responsive and put in a lot of effort to resolve things but was not successful at turning on the heat (it worked for about 5 hours midday on the first day then broke). I emailed the company to resolve this privately but they did not reply.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage in the back was closer to the beach and wasn’t behind buildings so got some cooler air. If 2 people sit at the end of the king-size bed in the cottage, the mattress will flood up. Nothing is attached to the old headboard for support. The other house with the kitchen and 3 bedrooms was so hot. The buildings in front block the ocean air. The place smelled musty. It’s a very, very old property, no updated cabinets, bathrooms, furniture, cooking pots and pans, beds are not comfortable and squeak a lot. It would be more tolerable for guests on warm days for an air conditioner unit to be installed in the 2 buildings. The property managers are great. The owner could do some updates and make it more desirable. We would not stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Excellent location. Parking is tight otherwise great rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week getaway

What a wonderful place! Exactly as expected. Beautiful patio for morning coffee and just steps to the beach ... Thank you for the wonderful accommodations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just OK

We have stayed at numerous places along Mission Beach over the years and this was probably our least favorite. It does have a good location but that’s about it. The screen on the front door needs replaced, beds weren’t very comfortable, the “master suite” isn’t even attached so you feel disconnected from any guests staying in there, parking is super tight and you’re walking around vehicles from the units around you to get anywhere, the photos make it seem like you have a big patio area, but it’s really just the parking spot where your vehicle will need to go. The laundry also costs $1.25 per load of wash and dry- never seen that before. It also seems to have a flying insect issue. The property manager also comes flying into that parking spot and could have easily hit one of our children. Not a terrible place, but definitely not one that we would stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was great the location was wonderful

We loved the property the only thing we didn't like was we had to pay to wash & dry and the lock on the sliding door was hard to lock, but over all we would stay again thank you for eveything. Robinetta,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Glad you enjoyed you stay. Since the cottage is just steps to the beach and west facing, salt will affect the lock. We try to keep it lubed to prevent difficulty. Regarding the washer/dryer. We are happy the owner provides this facility (coin operated) which is shared with building next door, otherwise guests would need to go to the public laundromat across the street. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, plenty of room

This home is steps away from the beach! My family really enjoyed our spring break here! It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Glad your family an an enjoyable vacation. Please come back to visit with us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So close to the beach!

We loved the place it was right next to the beach for easy access for the kids to run and play! The little Casita looking out to the water was wonderful, our family really enjoyed the stay. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Come back soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Steps from the water!!!

Sarrina was very timely with answering questions and/or taking care of our concerns. She definitely made our stay better than it already was. We would definitely rent again from her the next time we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Johnny and family were great guests. Excellent communication, and left cottage in wonderful condition. Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation

This place was great. Had an amazing time and location is key. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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