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"E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

"E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio

Just 42 steps from the beach, this 1957 beach cottage was recently remodeled to its original charm with hardwood floors and gabled ceilings. Kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. For the cooking enthusiast the kitchen is fully stocked with coffee maker, blender, toaster, full set of pots and pans, bake ware, utensils, dishes and glassware. The cottage is complete with linens, towels, beach towels, and hair dryer. The spacious front patio is furnished with a sofa, table for 6, two market umbrellas, gas BBQ and fire pit-the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee, read a book or enjoy a casual BBQ. Full size washer and dryer located in the 2 car garage.

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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

Please call 'Owner' to discuss.

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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

Absolutely NO Loud Parties or Activities - Please be Considerate to ALL Neighbors. Thank You

Absolutely NO Parking in Alley Adjacent to Garage Door. Thank You.

Absolutely NO Smoking in the House or on the Front Patio. Thank You

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 608942, STR-04878L
Property # 552798vb
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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belmont Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bahia Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Elvira - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage steps from the beach. Great family spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Kristina- Thanks for taking the time to review my beach cottage. Hope you'll keep me in mind for future travel. Best, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ronnie’s place was super cute, steps to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2026
Thanks Cynthia for taking the time to review my beach cottage. Hope you had an enjoyable time. Please keep me in mind for future visits. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2025
Happy holidays Sheila! Thanks for taking the time to review my beach cottage. Hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving at the beach. Please keep me in mind for future travel. Enjoy the holiday season with your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time here. The home was beautiful it was very comfortable and relaxing very quiet neighborhood which we loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Marisa- Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at my property. I'm so glad you found my cottage to your liking. I hope you will keep me in mind for future travel. Regards, Ronnie Kiefer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous, perfectly located, comfortable, causal and relaxing. Great neighborhood welcoming area. Great vibe. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Jodi- Thank you for taking the time to review my beach cottage. So glad you enjoyed your stay and found my property accommodating. Please keep me in mind fof future travel. Regards, Ronnie Kiefer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Amazing stay in San Diego

Loved the house and location. It was quiet but close enough to walk to stores, attractions, food, etc. Would sty here again. Ronnie was amazingly attentive and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Kevin- Thanks so much for taking the time to review my beach cottage. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please keep me in mind for future travel. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Great spot for family

Enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2021
Hi Cathy- Hope you and your family had a lovely Thanksgiving at my beach house. Please keep me in mind for future travel. Happy holidays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent stay

It is my 3rd time staying at the property and each time has been wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2024
Morning Julie- I'm so glad you enjoyed you stay and hope you will return. Best, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Avalon Beach House

Extremely cute, comfortable beach house in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
Thanks Bob! Please keep me in mind for future trips to Mission Beach. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Great Time at a Great Place

Ronnie's beach house is in tip-top condition, and she is super easy to work with. Highly recommend a stay here for a relaxing and enjoyable time.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place to stay in Mission Beach…what a find! I’ve stayed at rentals all over the USA, particularly ones at the beach and I’ve never enjoyed one as much as this one. The patio is simply amazing, the house is super cute, clean and well maintained. The garage was an huge bonus and it was loaded with high quality beach gear, bikes, boards, chairs, umbrellas, smash ball paddles…it had everything one might want or need. I’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent second stay

Always a lovely experience on mission beach
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2023
Julie- Thank you for taking the time to review my beach cottage. So glad you had an enjoyable visit to Mission Beach. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scot E.

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

Fantastic Property

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at "E'toile de Mer"! Our favorite part was the spacious and comfortable patio! We will stay at "E'toile de Mer" again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
thanks so much for yur review Scot. I look forward to having you return. Best, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

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

Great cottage!!

Had a wonderful time here. Easy walk to the beach with the kids. Everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2022
Hi Sarah- Thanks for taking the time to review your stay at my beach cottage. So glad you had an enjoyable time and hope you will keep me in mind for future travel. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Perfect getaway!

Literally steps from the beach. Location is safe and quiet. The community is friendly. Beach is not overcrowded. Great location for exploring San Diego and/or hanging out at the beach. Ronnie is very kind and great with communicating. E'toile de Mer is somewhere we look forward to visiting again. It was just what we needed as a family, a peaceful and relaxing getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Morning Stephanie- Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at my beach cottage. So glad you and your family had an enjoyable time. Please keep me in mind for future travel. Love return guests! Regards, Ronnie Kiefer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey V.

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

Excellent stay!

Our family throughly enjoyed our stay in South Mission beach. The beach house was immaculate, warm, inviting and close to both the ocean and the bay. We would recommend it to anyone traveling to the San Diego area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2022
Dear Lacey- Thank you for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my beach cottage. I hope you will keep me in mind for future travel. Best, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Adorable home - great location

Home is absolutely adorable, high end furnishings and exactly as advertised. Would highly recommend and will gladly rebook if/when in Mission Beach again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2022
Thanks Brian! I'm so glad you had an enjoyable stay and my beach cottage met your expectations. Please keep me in mind for future visits. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tiffany k.

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

Perfect Ladies Getaway

Absolutely stunning home. The front patio was the perfect setting for coffee through dinner. We enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Hi Tiffany- Thanks so much for your thoughtful review. So glad you all enjoyed my beach cottage. Please keep me in mind for future travel. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Beach getaway

Had an amazing time with the grandkids. Lovely home. Fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022
Dear Kimberly- So glad to hear you had a wonderful stay at my beach cottage with your family. I hope you'll keep me in mind for future travel to the San Diego area. Warmest regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Great Stay in South Mission Beach

We have been coming to South Mission Beach for over 10 years now and have probably stayed at 8 or 9 different places. This was one of our favorites. The front Patio area is by far the best we have had and the owners were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family Trip to San Diego

We were so impressed with this rental house. It was literally steps away from the beach which was so nice and having the garage to pull our rental car in was a HUGE bonus.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Dear Jennifer- Thanks so much for taking the time to review my beach cottage. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will keep me in mind for future visits to Mission Beach. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Perfect location in South Mission Beach about 40yds to Beach.

Excellent experience. Would rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2022
Morning Matthew- Thank you for your nice review. Please keep me in mind for future travel. Stay healthy and be safe. Kind regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Amazing stay!

Our stay was exactly what we were anticipating and we can’t wait to go back! We loved the bikes and the washer and dryer were a nice bonus. Clean and quiet house close to the beach with a wonderful outdoor area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Hi Jessica- So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the amenities at my beach cottage. I hope you will keep me in mind for future stays in South Mission Beach. Thanks so much for taking the time to provide a review. Best, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Beautiful. Peaceful. Relaxing.

We thought we were sacrificing. Our family has grown over 10 years and a 2nd house was needed, so we took one for the team and got our own cottage! We’ve never been more relaxed or refreshed! Ended every night holding hands in the perfect courtyard. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked and beds were very comfortable. Location, cottage and courtyard were filled with nice extras. Our stay was the gift we didn’t know we needed!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Morning Debbie- So glad you enjoyed staying at my beach cottage. Appreciate you taking the time to write a review. I hope you'll keep me in mind for future travel. Regards, Ronnie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

E’toile

Lovely residence, clean, comfortable and close to beach and boardwalk. Provided all items that we needed during our stay. Highly recommend this short term rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2023
Tina appreciate your thoughtful response. I'm so glad you enjoyed my property and hope you'll keep me in mind for future visits to South Mission Beach. Best, Ronnie

About the host

Hosted by Ronnie Kiefer

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We welcome you to our 1957 charming beach cottage and hope you enjoy your stay. Recently remodeled to its original charm, updated for your convenience and comfort. Our court has a unique ambiance and is considered one of the most desirable in south Mission Beach.

Why they chose this property

We had been renting in north Mission Beach for the past 13 summers and enjoyed each summer with our daughters. We found our cottage on VRBO three years ago for a long weekend and saw great potential. I kept in contact with the owner on the chance that it might be put on the market. And it did! Our court is truly one of the most desirable courts in south Mission Beach. We have wonderful full-time neighbors!

What makes this property unique

Steps to Beach and NEW Belmont Amusement Park and FIT exercise/pool Center
- Best sandy beach in San Diego
- Most desirable south Mission Beach court
- Front patio w/ gas BBQ, gas fire pit, outside dinning
- Newly remodeled w/ stainless steel appliances and
granite counter tops w/ new hard wood floors
- Large two (2) car attached garage w/ full size washer
and dryer
- Two (2) Phat Bikes for strand cruising
- Beach Activities; tanning, surfing, boogie boarding, volleyball, bodysurfing, biking, jogging, walking, beach fire pits, sunsets, beach lifeguard station
- Large walk-in shower w/ two (2) shower heads
- Outside hot/cold shower
- Front dutch door
- Large kitchen island w/ dinning area
- Beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, ice chests, horseshoes, smash paddles, towels
- Close to Athletic Club; just 5 minutes on bikes
- Walking distance to public parking
- Close to taxi service
- Close to local market, italian/mexican food take-out, café/pastry store, liquor store, restaurants/bars



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