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Lovely Mission Beach Retreat

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Beach
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Lovely Mission Beach Retreat

Summary:
This sparkling new condo is fully equipped, from the bedroom to the beach, we got you covered! Wonderfully located in center of Mission Beach and the bay, so you'll be 1 block to the boardwalk, and conveniently close to the bustling business district on Garnet Ave as well.

The Space:
This wonderfully updated 1 bedroom 1 bath unit is located on bayside in Mission Beach just south of Santa Clara. Completely renovated with no expense spared you will not want for anything during your stay. Fully updated and stocked kitchen. The step in shower and updated bath are spotless! There is a queen bed in the bedroom, In the living room a small chaise folds flat into a single bed and there is also a futon that folds down into a double bed. This is enough room for 2 adults and 3 kids (if 2 children sleep on the small double. And did we mention the air conditioning? We have all that you need for the beach (chairs, towels, umbrellas, boogies boards) and even have space to lock up your bikes in the courtyard. This is the upper level 1BR and it is sits above the courtside.

Guest Access:
The patios are a shared common area but each unit has its own set of outdoor furniture. Note you outdoor furniture is on your balcony.

The Neighborhood:
Mission Beach is an amazing coastal community designed around "courts" with all of the residences facing one another across a sidewalk. That design creates a cozy and homey feel (and also limits the amount of car traffic) making Mission Beach the ideal spot to "live at the beach".

Enjoy several miles of long, flat boardwalks for riding bikes or skateboards or just going on a stroll at sunset. Restaurants, bars and amusement parks are all within walking distance. And of course, the beach on one side to surf or the bay on the other for more casual water play (unless you decide to kayak, stand-up paddle board or sail...all rental options are just minutes away).

Getting Around:
Please note that there is no parking at this residence and street parking tends to be difficult find in peak season. You can always park in alleys (just look for breaks in the fire lanes or on Mission Blvd (Just check the street sweeping signs). If you head east on Santa Clara Pl towards the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, there is free daytime parking (not for overnight use). Next to Santa Clara is the Mission Beach Women's Club, which offers paid parking when they have it (look for the envelopes by the door. Finally, in a pinch you can drop stuff off and then park in Ventura Cove and grab a Bird scooter and jet back to the property. Most of our guests never use their car once on site since everything at the beach is walkable (or Uber-able in a pinch).

Other Things to Note:
There is a fully stocked kitchen with all items needed to bake, cook or grill, pots/pans, cookie sheets, casserole dishes, outdoor plastic dishes, knives, cutting board, blender, coffee maker, toaster, tea kettle, salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, first aid kit, a/c & heat, wifi, Smart TV, hair dryer, iron, iron board, shared washer-dryer, luggage rack, hangers, extra linens, pillows and blankets, beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, beach umbrellas, and patio furniture.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

Interaction with Guests:
We are a self-service destination (check-in details will be sent 3 days prior to arrival). However, we are also a full-service, professional management company (that has been a Superhost/Preferred Partner for over 4 years running) and we are just a phone call/text/email away and have agents that are almost never more than 10 minutes away should a need arise.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-03243L, 627645

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this condo is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Beach and Mission Bay, while Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mission Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.1 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

  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Mission Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Mission Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Mission Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Mission Beach Retreat located?

Located in Mission Beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission Beach Boardwalk is 1 mi (1.6 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. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shawn M.

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

Cute upstairs beach apartment

Cute little apartment, clean, and modern amenities. We weren’t prepared for the this walls and bright lights outside though. The “check-in” process was well explained, just be sure to read the description so you make sure you find the right place. The description does say to take your shoes off when entering so as not to be too loud for the downstairs unit residents. But the sounds go both ways, we heard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

dominerican709

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C. A.

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

Great stay!

Excellent! So cute and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great location!

Super cute condo and great location!! Aaron was helpful and everything was as it was advertised. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

As advertised

The apartment is clean and the AC was exceptional. Parking is challenging, so plan ahead for that. Just a couple minute walk to the beach side and very close to restaurants and fun. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei V.

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

wonderful

it was wonderful … will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ada C.

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

Great location

Very nice and clean place. Neighbors are a little loud during the day but very walkable. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hank K.

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

Excellent Beach area Rental

If you like being by the bay & ocean this is your place to stay in San Diego. The one bedroom has been nicely updated and was very comfortable for my wife & I. Aaron the host was always available for assistance our whole stay. Will definitely consider renting it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie H.

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

Summer getaway for 2

Had a wonderful time, close to beaches and restaurants. Cold A/C, nice shower and quiet neighborhood. Second time staying here will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thelma B.

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

TBB

Location was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed the use of the beach chairs and umbrella. Parking was not convenient, but it worked out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan M.

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

Best since 2009

I have been coming to San Diego since 2009 when my son started college at USD. We have rented VRBO in Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach and once in North Park. This was the best one yet! Recently redone, well stocked kitchen (for those of us who like to cook a definite plus! ) fluffy towels, nicely furnished, close to the beach and bay side. They have beach chairs, umbrellas etc and laundry on site. They were very responsive to questions and did all they could to accommodate! Highly recommend this unit from Vacation Rentals by Aaron. I’ll be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nssem A.

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

Perfect/picturesque

Great place to stay at everything was extremely organized, clean and had everything we needed and really easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanna S.

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

Great Location

Super close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Hoa D.

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

Good stay

It was a good stay, with the property manager being prompt and responsive. The two hiccups we had were a clogged toilet and hot water stopped running but the property manager offered some solutions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Great Location

Location was great the place was bright and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Sweet spot!

The apartment was conveniently located between the bay and the beach! It was clean and had everything we needed! It was perfect for us. Parking is a bit of challenge but we lucked out and were usually able to park close by. We would certainly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Glendale AZ

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

Exactly as expected

Easy and close to all the cool places
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Great place, great location

This place was perfect for my husband and me. Everything seems new and super clean and the bed was really nice. It has everything you need including coffee. In addition to being steps from the bay and ocean, it was walking distance to restaurants and shops. It's nice to be on the bayside because it is quieter. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

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

Amazing place, would stay again

So Aaron was totally communicative and made everything so easy to follow. He even messaged to make sure I got in okay! I felt cared for. The place was a perfect place to be. The renters staying in the adjacent VRBO were insanely loud till 1:30a and smoking a lot on the property. That was a bit deterring at night; but, otherwise the area is actually super quiet safe, homey, comfy, and the perfect beach getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmella R.

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

17 day stay

Wonderful condo, in a perfect location. Close to everything. We rode bikes or walked everywhere during our stay. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking. On-site laundry was a plus. Aaron would quickly respond when we had a question. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Nice place. Exactly as described.

Great place to stay. Once we parked our car we didn’t use it and walked everywhere. The unit has everything you can possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andree J., Gloversville, NY

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

Mission Beach

The property was l attractive and good natural light given that it is on the second floor. Everything was as described and Arron was attentive. I thought parking would be a problem but it wasn’t although summer might be a little more challenging. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Andrew S.

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

Expertly managed

I will be staying again for longer trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a unique property and was a little confusing to find but once found it was all good. Parking is not convenient at all, but there is a public parking lot within 3-4 minutes of the condo. Pacific Ocean is a minute or less away and 100 steps to the bay. A lot of good restaurants nearby within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Awesome stay!

Perfect, cozy little spot close to everything. Well maintained and clean. We loved it! Highly reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests