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1 Bedroom on the Sand

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Imperial Beach, CA
  • Place, Imperial Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial Beach Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

1 Bedroom on the Sand

***Due to the ongoing issues with Mexico's water treatment pumps, the ocean is not guaranteed to be open at this time.. They do test the bacteria levels daily, but the majority of the year the Ocean has been closed from the Border, past Imperial Beach up to Coronado Beach. If swimming in the ocean is a major amenity I would not stay in these areas, until further notice.***

Sandcastle

The Sandcastle is a 4-plex, that sits right on the sand. There are 2 units on the first floor, and 2 units on the second floor.

Your unit #916A

Unit #916A sits on the second floor on the south side of the building. This is a very simple property. You have a Queen bed in the bedroom area, and there is also a Queen size sofa bed that can be used in the living area. There is No Air conditioning in this property, but you can open the sliding glass door that goes to the balcony and have amazing ocean breezes.
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The area

Relax in a quaint beach town, stroll on the quiet beach. Walk on the old fishing pier, and bring your rod and bait! Excellent surfing! Watch or participate! A 10 minute drive affords you easy access to the famous Island of Coronado and its golf course. 25 minutes takes you to the world famous San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, San Diego Embarcadero, San Diego Convention Center, fabulous desert or mountain drives, Mexico, and all that the sophisticated city of San Diego has to offer!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1496562vb
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

About the area

Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is home to this condo. Las Americas Premium Outlets and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Sesame Place San Diego and USS Midway Museum. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed.
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Imperial Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Imperial Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Imperial Beach Dog Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Bay - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 23 min drive - 26.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 25 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Palm Ave Trolley Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 21 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Bedroom on the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Bedroom on the Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Bedroom on the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Bedroom on the Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Bedroom on the Sand located?

Situated in Imperial Beach, this condo building is steps from Imperial Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from San Diego Bay. Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado Municipal Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liudmila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and a well-equipped apartment with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay in Imperial Beach. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Wonderful Stay

Had a great time right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Great little spot

Great place to stay if you’re looking for a place on the beach. We would recommend to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert d.

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

Very good experience

Wonderful stay. This is the third time that we stayed here, but really, the couch should be replaced. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

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

Great location for San Diego vacation

This was an absolute perfect place to vacation, the location is excellent! Right off the beach, you get that cool ocean breeze. It's in a quiet area, but also very near everything to do in the San Diego area!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Peaceful getaway

Great location next to the pier and local restaurants. Cozy place to vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Perfect location

Great little place to stay. I almost didn’t need to drive anywhere- the beach was out the back door, and there are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores nearby to walk to. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed at a different location because this one was not available. It was an upgrade of space for sure. The views were nice and the place was very comfortable. My husband and I did not feel comfortable laying on the beach due to the homeless people that lived on the beach and wondered the beach at all hours of the night. Imperial Beach has a homeless problem and needs to be addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien l.

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

Great location

Location was great with everything in walking distance, wish I would’ve brought a box fan (due to two kids sleeping in the same bed) other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne & Jeff C.

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

Vacation

Love this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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

Small but nice

Small but nice, Great views it worked for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Amazing location!

Fantastic location, responsive hosts, appreciate that it’s pet friendly for our senior dog. Pity the beaches don’t allow swimming, not the fault of the hosts, and the homeless situation seems to be getting worse.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Great location at the IB pier.

As others have stated the property is a little dated. But the location is fantastic! The views are amazing and so many amenities within a few blocks. I will stay at this Vrbo again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

Frequent Visitors

We have stayed in this four unit building many times now. We thoroughly enjoy the view, location and convenience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki L.

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

I've said this before Gem found

love IB. nice place safe dog friendly 4th time stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca/ Alfred L.

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

diamond in the rough. love it

great location other people in the other units are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes K.

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

Great Location

Small, basic, but very clean and the location is right on the sand by the Imperial Beach pier. Fold away sleeper sofa mattress is very thin and not comfortable. If you are looking for location first and clean, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Glenda R.

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

Long weekend vacation

The unit is small but plenty of room for 2 adults plus a dog. It was clean. Perfect location. We did have issues with the internet. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

IB Pier Apartment

If you are looking for a location on the beach that will take you back to the old time Imperial Beach this is your choice. Great for two people to enjoy watching surfers, fishermen, birds, beachgoers, and sunsets. The amenities are basic. The furniture could use an upgrade. It would be nice to change the toilet to an ADA chair height one. All the appliances worked. If stairs are difficult for anyone, they should try and reserve one of the two lower units (B). The unit was insulated well and we could not hear any other guests during our stay. Check in and communication with the owners is great. On site parking was very welcome too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Location can’t be beat!

This unit was extremely comfortable for my partner and I. Catching sunset on the lanai and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean made for a very relaxing trip! We would stay here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend! As other reviews mentioned, the unit is well-appointed in a bare bones kind of way. Be sure to pack your own toiletries, beach towels, and bath mat because they are not provided by the cleaning company.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

The sound of the waves!

We've stayed here a number of times over the years, it's our refuge! The apartment is not large, it's very basic, but for us it's perfect! Bring your own coffee and can opener :-)... The main attraction for us is the ability to sleep with the sound of the surf! The waves crashing just a short distance away is the most relaxing thing in the world! It is very rare to find a rental so close to the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Location , Location, Location

Beautiful view of the ocean from the second floor of a quadplex. Peaceful, quiet and safe with just the right number of local restaurants and coffee shops while you are enjoying the sound of the breaking waves. Awesome unit for a small dog as well . Stayed here to visit a few friends from San Diego county . Perfect location for my husband and I along with our 12 lb Italian Greyhound. Was very happy to stay at an affordable VRBO right on the beach. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Sweet Serenity

I flew into San Diego on a Tuesday and allowed myself in with a door code self check in that was sent to me prior to my arrival. I immediately got into my shorts & slippers and was on the beach in imperial beach. I enjoyed my stay on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean!!! The rental met ALL my expectations and I plan on using this rental property from now on. Sweet Serenity!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cyd b.

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

Starting the new year with the ocean!

Lovely stay on th we ocean walked the pier every day several times a day! Watching surfers just right for two people. Was cold but we expected that so had to bundle up and sit and drink coffee play cards and watch the ocean. The condo is very basic so pack condiments for cooking and soap for showering extra pillows if you like lots of pillows the bed has four. Such a nice location we will come again! See you again Imperial Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

Nice view

I liked the property and location, the apartment itself needed some updates. The screen to the balcony was broken the screen was ripped. The toaster didn't work right. You c
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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