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Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.

Cottage with a water park, a short walk to Mission Bay

View of Bedroom 1 from the living area. Beach Towels.

Large private deck with BBQ and dining for 6.

For those few winter nights... A cozy gas fireplace.

Cosy lounge with throws and feather stuffed cushions.

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Fireplace

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Place, Mission Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Mission Bay
‪5 min walk‬
Place, SeaWorld
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.

* Note - If this property is booked, or does not suite your needs, please see my other Mission Bay Rentals - VRBO #379170 and #657994

INTERIOR DETAILS

This cozy cottage has a casual, beachy feel with vintage touches throughout. The original wooden floors and open layout give the home plenty of character, while the large kitchen makes it easy to gather for meals.

The kitchen offers quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a freestanding island, along with all the basics you’ll need to cook most meals at home.

The lounge is open and relaxed, with slipcovered sofa and armchairs, chandeliers for a touch of charm, a freestanding gas fireplace, and a Smart TV with YouTubeTV included.

Each of the two bedrooms features a queen bed with soft linens and down bedding to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep.

The bathroom, located between the bedrooms, has a vintage-style vanity, tub/shower combo, and simple tile finishes.

Exterior Details
A private wooden deck and surrounding palm trees create a laid-back outdoor space. The deck has a dining table with seating for six, umbrella for shade, barbecue patio, and ambient lighting for evenings outside.

This is a relaxed, lived-in beach cottage. Perfect for guests who appreciate comfort, charm, and an easygoing coastal vibe.

The cottage is located in the ideal location, one house away from the bay and a 2 min walk to the ocean. Close to many restaurants, bars, shopping but private enough to have your own space.

The property has parking for one small vehicle in a free standing garage. Free street parking is generally available 1-4 blocks from the property if you have a second car or if your car does not fit in the garage. There are maps in the information binder that can help you find parking.

Please note that on holidays and summer weekends, parking is difficult and you may have to park 5-8 blocks away if your car doesn't fit in the garage.

Everyone wants to be at the beach! :)

Air Conditioning is mini-split unit located in the main living area. With the use of fans, it keeps the cottage cool most of the year. It can still get hot during a heat wave.

FYI... Only about 1% of the properties in Mission Beach have central Air Conditioning.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number 620122, STR-01025L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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What's nearby

Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Flamingo Deck - ‬3 min walk
‪World Famous - ‬5 min walk
‪Pump Coffee - ‬5 min walk
‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬5 min walk
‪The Beverly Beach Garden - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach. located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Bay. Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

23 Aug, 2025

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

Lovely cottage with a secluded outdoor space perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon snack. Location to the beach & bay can’t be beat!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse t.

7 Aug, 2025

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

Great Cottage!

Great rental option and we will be back. We loved the location and distance from the bay and beach. The house is fantastic with all the beach gear to save the day. My only small issues is that the pillows are very thin and not good for side sleepers oh well. Next time I’ll buy my own. Everything else was fantastic and we left happy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brody D.

24 Aug, 2025

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

Our trip to Pacific Beach exceeded all of our expectations starting with our accommodations. The cottage we stayed in was perfect.!! it was clean. It had everything we could possibly need for our temporary beach life we were experiencing.. I loved the privacy and we really liked how it was decorated with some of that old rustic vibe. The location was perfect as well.! Grocery store right down the street less than two minutes to get to the water which made it nice in case we had to run back to the pad for something we may have forgot. We were an absolute paradise in my opinion. Definitely would recommend to anybody.. we will be rebooking this exact same cottage next summer. It was sooooo nice! The kitchen was beautiful and very functional. Also, really glad we had a garage to park in,We had to rent a vehicle while we were there and I know parking in that area can be really difficult. At the end of the day, we were extremely grateful and happy with everything about staying at this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

7 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The place was cute and comfortable, owner was very responsive and location was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

8 Apr, 2024

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

Great stay!

Perfect home in a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

8 Jan, 2025

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

Cute Bungalow

Loved the location of this home. Plenty of room for my husband and two teens.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Loved the cottage!! Trecommend this p

bedding was amazing the entire place was charming. I highly recommend this place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

8 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect Dan Diego getaway

The beach cottage was beautiful, well maintained, and comfortable. The location was perfect for getting to either beach or up to the strip for some food. Can't recommend enough.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Beach Bungalow

This was a beautifully refinished house inside which was perfect for the four of us. Very close to both Mission Bay and the ocean. The traffic noise was the only negative thing but not bad. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

10 Jul, 2019

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

Loved it!!!

Close to beach, bay, shopping, and restaurants. Perfect for our family of four.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

paula y.

27 Apr, 2023

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

Excellent!

Perfect location, so close to such great restaurants, private and quiet for being on main road, so amazingly close to the beach and loved the decor! Having a garage to park was a great perk as well. I would definitely recommend staying at Molly's. You will love it!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Best stocked place ever!

We’ve been going to Mission bay for years and years and we LOVE THIS PLACE! The location is perfect and has everything you need! Paddle board for the kids, well stocked kitchen and linens and just generally wonderful!! The patio is tropical and private and always shady!! We will be returning for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Out of town wedding

The house was perfect for us. We went to Ralph’s and got groceries do we fix not need to go out for breakfast of lunch . We rented a kayak from the record next door and had a great time. And garage was tight but my car fit. Parking would have been difficult if thd house did not have a garage

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne C.

10 Jun, 2023

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

Beach house

We enjoyed the cottage very much The patio could use a clean up around the fence. The palm trees need stimming as there are lots of dead fronds.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

13 Sept, 2023

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

Nice Getaway

We were visiting friends in San Diego recently and wanted to stay in the Mission Beach area. The cottage fit our needs well! So close to both the Bay and ocean beaches, as well as plenty of great dining options. The garage is small, but we were able to get our Jeep Grand Cherokee inside so had onsite parking, which was a plus. Very nicely appointed cottage with ample kitchen space, a nice sitting area, a cozy deck and two comfy beds. The only "downside" were the occassional morning deliveries to the nearby resort loading dock, otherwise a great stay and very recommended! Definitely would stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

11 Apr, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beachy Cottage (Mission Beach)

Great location. Nice, historic (1930s I think) property near the beach- be prepared for some wear and tear ( bathroom in particular) which we’d expected given the vintage). Private patio area a bonus and very lovely. Beach toys were also much appreciated. Private garage is a godsend in Mission Beach. Beware that garage is small as the owners advertised. We downgraded the rental to a Nissan Versa which just fit with inches to spare, so nothing bigger than this model. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Raynham, MA

2 Jun, 2021

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

As comfortable and clean as your own home!

This property was wonderful! Updated and exceptionally clean, the most comfortable beds I’ve experienced in a rental, better than most luxury hotels. The location is steps from the beach. Water pressure and the shower were great. The house was stocked with ever you need including beach supplies and wonderful beach chairs with the back cooler pockets. 2 standup paddle boards and parking space made the week so enjoyable. The communication was quick when I had a question. This is truly a 5 star worthy rental. I hope to stay again the next time I visit San Diego

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chet E.

18 May, 2014

Awesome place! We'll be back!

This is a fantastic little beach house. It is decorated very well, is clean and very comfortable. The location is great. Although it is right on the main road it has a private side entrance which helps it feel fairly secluded. On arrival we parked the car in the garage (have an Audi A6 wagon and literally had an inch to spare in the front and back) and didn't turn it on again for 6 days. We rode the beach cruisers they had there at the house everywhere. The owner obviously spent a lot of time and money making sure it is just right. We really appreciated the fresh flowers, personalized note, and attention to detail. We would happily recommend this place to anyone, anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Nikol S.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Family visit at the cottage.

What a lovely cottage. It's truly one of the first places I've stayed at where the description matched the experience. I'm from New England so I really can appreciate the antique rustic beach charm paired with modern necessities. It was lovely. Property manager was very present and communicable. We had an issue with the oven and she was right on it with a repair man. Location was nice. Only thing that stinks but was mentioned in other reviews is the parking. Here's the deal. If you can get a small rental car you can park in the garage. My SUV was just a little too long. So we had to park on the street which really isn't a big deal but I struggled to find the area free parking lots. Thankfully we never had to use those. We were able to find parking in front of or near the house every time we came back. I was in town with my mother and my daughter to visit my son and his wife who are in the navy and live on base housing. We were 22 minutes away from them but it's mostly freeway driving so it feels like a very short distance. 20 minutes or so from the zoo. We did not realize we were 1.5 hours from Disneyland so we took an impromptu visit there. Old town was neat didn't make it through half of it so will need to return. But that was 14 minutes away. You really are right near the bay. Only feet away. Or a couple minute walk to the ocean side. We will definitely stay here again or right next door. Similar style. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Great Location

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JD S.

14 Jul, 2024

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

Great place to stay

This was a fantastic place to stay for our family of four. The bay was on the one side only a few steps away, and the beach was on the other side. The only “downside” is parking. There is a small garage, but our suv would not fit so we had to park on the street, which was fine but when the street sweepers came we had to move and then lost our spot. Minor detail, still a 5/5, would totally go back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert A.

9 Apr, 2024

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

Great little cottage

Really comfortable and cute with a great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect place!

Our stay at this cottage was wonderful. It was beautifully decorated and beds were comfy!! Molly was very attentive and the location was perfect!! Steps away from the bay and ocean. Our kids live in San Diego so this location was perfect to get to everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

17 Nov, 2022

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

Third trip to our favorite spot

We love this cute bungalow. It’s perfectly located and decorated beautifully.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

28 Oct, 2022

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

Charming!

We could not have found a more perfect cottage for our stay. So charming and relaxing! The outside patio and double chaise were fantastic! We were in town for a family wedding. The location could not be beat.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Molly McCrackin

I was born in England and Ivey, my husband in South Africa. We moved to The States 23 years ago and have called it home ever since,. We live in Solana Beach, have two children of 21 and 17 and two Jack Russell Terriers.
We love outdoor sports/activities adventure and travel and combine all on trips as often as possible.
We have two other vacation rental 379170, which is next door to this listing and 657994 on Pismo Court which we also completely remodeled. I love the whole process from demo through to interior decor and am hands on at every stage. I hope it shows how much thought I put into you having the perfect place to stay while visiting Mission Beach.
I hope my mission will be accomplished.
Have a wonderful stay.
Shaz :)

Why they chose this property

I wanted this cottage at first sight. It had such 'lovely bones' and I was fortunate enough to be able to demo and then nurture into the most adorable place. It is located next door to our other vacation rental VRBO # 379170.