10/10 Excellent
Shannon K.
5 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Shannon K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
San Diego, CA
- SeaWorld4 min drive
- Mission Beach6 min drive
- Mission Beach Boardwalk7 min drive
- 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.
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.
Property manager
Katrina Barry
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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
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-10661L
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 wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
San Diego, CA
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 - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- South Beach Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
- Hodads Restaurant - 8 min walk
- Jack in the Box - 10 min walk
- Pizza Port - 7 min walk
- Pizzeria Luigi - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tony T.
14 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Tony T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
ML P.
19 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfy place close to the beach
ML P.
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!
Andy M.
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.
Beth Shafer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
mark g.
2 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Cute San Diego cottage
mark g.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Philicia K.
30 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway in Ocean Beach
Philicia K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
1 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
Craig C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristi M.
28 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Very Comfortable Stay Close to the Beach
Kristi M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan Y.
22 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect local spot for my visiting parents
Susan Y.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel P.
30 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and amazing space
Daniel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle F.
1 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Well kept property
Michelle F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Miranda L.
27 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place to Stay!
Miranda L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lucinda Cyert S.
10 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place
Lucinda Cyert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trenton M.
4 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome beach house
Trenton M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret G.
24 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway location
Margaret G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and close to the beach
Emily H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald L.
28 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Donald L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Victoria B.
12 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place close to the beach!
Victoria B.
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
Lucas M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alex C.
10 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ocean Beach Stay
Alex C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neil K., Tucson, Arizona
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach vacation retreat
Neil K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jesssica M.
27 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in San Diego 2023
Jesssica M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
22 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful whimsical getaway!
Sarah P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
sarah l.
16 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
sarah l.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Katrina Barry
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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