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Classic Ocean Beach Couples Escape, Cozy authentic cottage 1 block to the beach

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a brown leather sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, colorful rugs, and wall-mounted shelves with decorative items.
A cozy living room with a television, seating, and a colorful striped rug.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a television.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a checkered table and yellow chairs, and a view of the outside through a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dog Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Classic Ocean Beach Couples Escape, Cozy authentic cottage 1 block to the beach

Enjoy the charm of a 1950'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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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Approval required + 189 fee for one dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash all dishes and other kitchen items that have been used during your stay.
Turn off heat or AC
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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, 189 pet fee. Two dogs a maybe and additional fee may apply. Pets not allowed on bed or furniture and not bark or cry.
waiting on parts to have the mini split AC repaired any day now. In the meantime there is standalone AC that seemingly will cool the place as needed.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 619943, STR-12375L
Property # 1088272vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dog Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Beach Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 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
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee And Plants - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wonderland Ocean Pub - ‬5 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) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego Bay is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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. 111 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

Liked: Location
Very whimsical upstairs bungalow close to the beach. Very walkable, safe area. You are in direct flight path for flight takeoffs from SAN, but other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your gracious comments about the property. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. We certainly understand that the neighborhood’s proximity to the flight path may not suit every guest’s personal preference. Out of respect for our travelers, we make every effort to disclose this transparently within the listing description so guests can make a fully informed decision prior to booking. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I truly appreciate your thoughtful review. I wish you continued safe and wonderful travels ahead.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Beach is a wonderful area to stay in. The cottage was charming and Katrina was very responsive when we had questions. I would stay here again in a New York minute :-) The only caveat is that Ocean Beach is in the direct flight path of San Diego airport to just be prepared for flights overhead. We were not bothered by this at all but others might be.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place, glad to have access to laundry machines!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Light and bright charming cozy cottage on a quiet street very close to the beach and just blocks from lots of restaurants and shops. Easy communication with the host. Usually able to find parking on the street. If not, there is a garage provided. Check the measurements ahead of time to see if your car fits.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, just as advertised. Very walkable area, including Dog Beach, many restaurants & shops, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as described. You walk out the gate and turn right and there’s the beach. Great place to stay! I will stay again!It was so nice to have garage parking, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location. Less than 5 minute walk to beach and to community of Ocean Beach. Tons of character-- loved the covered patio. Made it perfect for our family of 3. Very clean. Only issue was some confusion about how to get into garage. Resolved quickly. All other check-in instructions were very clear and detailed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying at this charming cottage. Definitely will try to book next time we visit San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was wonderful. It was close to the beach and centrally located. We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean and comfortable. Easy to walk to restaurants and beach. Parking on the street worked better for us since the garage is a block or two away. Sometimes the street parking is a little hard to find a close spot, so once we did use the garage. Unloading in the alley behind the unit worked out. Read the directions about how to find the place and it makes sense. Host communicates well!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albina K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lise L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location.Short walk to the beach. Many restaurants nearby. Host very responsive. Do need to note this area is in direct airplane path from 6:30 am - 11:30 pm. But no overnight flights so that is good. There were plenty of towels. Bed was comfortable. Very cute place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ML P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trenton M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

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