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Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !

Cottage with kitchen, near Mission Bay

Living room with door to private covered paito

Room and Board sleeper sofa and Ekornes Stressless reclining chair/ottoman

Living room with door from kitchen to outdoor patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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San Diego, CA

Place, SeaWorld
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Mission Beach
‪6 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 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !

Enjoy the charm of a 1940's beach cottage right in the heart of San Diego.

Just 10-15 minutes drive from the airport this place is centrally located and close to downtown San Diego and Balboa Park,

Second floor accommodations just one block to sand water in Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego.

This one bedroom cottage is one of four in the same complex whereby all of the units are vacation rentals.

Plenty of privacy as this place is situated above the garage and has covered patio.

Sleeps up to four guests with a king bed and a full sized convertible sleeper sofa.

Please note the open floor plan as wall between the bedroom and living room does not go to the ceiling.

All linens and bath & beach towels provided.

Fully stocked kitchen.

Beach gear includes; 2 chairs, wagon, umbrella and cooler

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Approval required + 150 fee for one dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property

Please note garage is short 1/10 of a mile walk from property, two short blocks away, and is 16 1/2 feet long , 9 feet wide and 70 1/2 inches tall.

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.

Guests traveling w/dogs are required to clean up after their pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 619943, STR-12375L

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 cottage is in Ocean Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Belmont Park, a top attraction not to be missed.

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What's nearby

Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
SeaWorld - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Belmont Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Mission Beach - 6 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 Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach ! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach ! located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this cottage 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.

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

18 Sept, 2025

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

Loved the place! So easy to walk to everything in OB, especially the beach

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albina K.

29 Aug, 2025

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

Very nice cosy place, very clean with good cotton bedding and plenty of towels, also want to admit extremely helpful and friendly management

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise L.

18 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

This property had everything we needed for a 4 night stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

11 Sept, 2025

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

We LOVED this place! Cold A/C, new appliances, comfortable mattress, nice big TV, and only a 5-min. walk to Dog Beach. After a day at the beach, it was great to return to our cozy little home. Oh, BTW, it was fully equipped with beach necessities: wagon, umbrella, boogie board, etc. and even a washer and dryer for our wet, sandy clothes. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

5 Jul, 2025

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

Great location!

My kids and I had a lovely stay. They loved the boogie boards!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Super cute unit with everything you need. Great location with good food close by. We were able to get street parking for part of our stay so only used the private parking a few times. The private spot is not for those who have never done tight, atypical city parking. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the privacy this unit had to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

14 May, 2025

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

Great place

We had a great time. Owners are gracious and accommodating. Place is perfect and we had an amazing time.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Aug, 2025

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

“Sign sign everywhere a sign, don’t do this don’t do that! Can’t you read the sign”? A song from long ago. We had fun good location fun town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ML P.

19 Feb, 2025

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

Great comfy place close to the beach

The loft was very comfortable and was a great retreat for us after long days exploring the area in and around OB.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

14 Feb, 2025

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

Great beach location!

Such a convenient short walk to the beach and all the restaurants/shops in OB. Love the decorations and great spot for a couple’s getaway. Very responsive host, too!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Shafer S.

8 Mar, 2025

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

Sweet Spot.

Cute place, block from the beach. Colorful, beachy, comfortable place. Had everything we needed in the kitchen and for the beach. Very comfortable bed and great bedding. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Beach getaway

Extremely clean, all you need, appreciated beach amenities, garage provided but didn't need it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

30 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect location and amazing space

This is a great dog friendly space convenient to the beach and has all the amenities you could need. We have stayed at this property a number of times and will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

22 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect local spot for my visiting parents

I live locally and booked this spot for my parents who were visiting, and they had a wonderful experience. Huge bonus that there’s a king size bed, which they prefer. They were very comfortable with all of the amenities, and they especially appreciated the big private porch.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

2 Apr, 2025

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

Comfortable and Cute San Diego cottage

The apartment provided a fun, comfortable & convenient place for our stay in Ocean Beach. Perhaps one of the most comfortable beds ever. Well-equipped kitchen. Nice beach chairs & beach towels for our use. Just blocks from the beach & restaurants. Funky decor with great seating options. Although it was too chilly to enjoy the outdoor sitting area, it would provide a nice place to read and eat. We’ve already booked for our next visit.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald R S.

30 Jul, 2025

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

I’ll touch on some things not usually mentioned in these reviews besides location, cleanliness, blah, blah, blah.- We brought a hidden camera finder, and the coast was clear… not to mention, the nearby Coast was clear of any drama (huge beach!)- the provided DirecTV was excellent… There are even several movies, etal. saved on the DVR that can entertain while relaxing- Infrequent Airplanes can be noisy in the A.M… but we used a Bluetooth Speaker and went to iPhone - Settings - Accessibility - Audio & Video - Background Sounds — and blasted Rain Sounds — We slept VERY well.- If you have a vehicle longer than a standard 4-door Sedan, the garage will not be accommodating… but depending on the season, street parking might be available a block or two away. (it IS an excellent tourist location, so what do you expect?)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

28 Feb, 2025

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

A Very Comfortable Stay Close to the Beach

My husband and I loved this whimsical cottage. It was our first time to Ocean Beach and the location was super- just two blocks to the beach. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Communication with Katrina was easy. She responded immediately by phone when we had a question and was very helpful. We would stay here again and would recommend this sweet cottage to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philicia K.

30 Apr, 2025

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

Weekend Getaway in Ocean Beach

I was looking for a weekend getaway and we found this wonderful listing that fit our bill.The location was just what we wanted, quiet but plenty to do, plenty of restaurant options, and dog friendly. The stay was as advertised and between the other listings in this location I was glad we picked this one, as it had a nice outdoor balcony area that we were able to enjoy and feel the beach air, and was bit more setback than the other accommodations so it felt more private. Ocean Beach was absolutely delightful and I would come back in a heartbeat. We parked our car once for our stay and just walk around Voltaire and Newport street for some shopping, eating, drinking, and beaching (though we came during an overcast weekend). The people of Ocean Beach were fantastic and made me feel at home- I would highly recommend visiting.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton M.

4 Jun, 2023

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

Awesome beach house

Loved this place such a cute beach bungalow we would definitely Stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

27 Mar, 2024

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

Fantastic Place to Stay!

Location is in close walking distance to beach. Place is clean and organized. Loved the outdoor patio area!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Great location Well kept property

Truly a great location, just a skip to the beach and easy stroll to restaurants and shops. Clean, comfortable king size bed, cool mid century decor.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

24 Feb, 2020

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

Great getaway location

What a cute place and the location was just perfect. close to the beach and lots of interesting places to see and eat but still in a quiet location to just chill out. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Cute place close to the beach!

We had a great time and the place was so close to the beach! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Ocean Beach stay

This place was great to stay at! There were so many places for food, entertainment, and the ocean all within walking distance. I'd recommend this location to anyone wanting to stay in San Diego.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

28 Nov, 2023

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

Cozy cottage

Very cute cottage and close to the beach would love to return

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !

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Amenities

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

San Diego

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

9.6/10

9.4/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Adam K.

10/10 Excellent

Albina K.

Albina K.

10/10 Excellent

Lise L.

Lise L.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Susan P.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Great location!

Shannon K.

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Kristi C.

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

Great place

Tony T.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

ML P.

Great comfy place close to the beach

ML P.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Great beach location!

Andy M.

10/10 Excellent

Beth Shafer S.

Sweet Spot.

Beth Shafer S.

10/10 Excellent