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Fun by the Sand: Imperial Beach spacious condo steps from the beach!

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Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Imperial Beach, CA
  • Imperial Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fun by the Sand: Imperial Beach spacious condo steps from the beach!

Our spacious condo (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 balconies) is steps from the beach and within walking distance of a variety of restaurants.

"Fun by the Sand" is ideal for families and/or groups of friends to unwind and take long walks on the beach. Our condo sits on the second and third floors of the building. There is a commercial business on the first floor. There is no elevator. The front door entrance and the back entrance through the garage are at street level and have stairs to the main floor. Another flight of stairs takes you to the top bedroom on the 3rd floor. Guests have access to the entire condo, except the storage room.

The condo has central heating and AC, a fully stocked kitchen, stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, gas range and oven), small appliances (both drip & Keurig coffee makers, toaster, blender, waffle maker), pots, pans, baking items, glassware, dinnerware, utensils and cutlery. The washer, dryer, beach chairs and other items are in the garage. We strive to keep the unit fully stocked, such that guests can focus on what they want to do vs what they need to bring, all at an affordable price just steps from the beach.

There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 balconies. Bedroom 1 on the top floor is the most spacious with ocean view, has its own bathroom (shower/bathtub), king bed, black-out curtains, desk workspace, 55” TV with cable, and reading nook. It has an ottoman with a small pull-out twin-size mattress if needed (for a child). Bedroom 2 is on the main floor, has its own bathroom (shower/bathtub, 2 sinks), king bed, black-out curtains, smart 50" TV, mirrored closet doors, and a west facing balcony with ocean view. Bedroom 3, also on the main floor, has a queen bed, black-out curtains, smart 58" TV and ocean view. Bedroom 4, also on the main floor, has a queen bed, mirrored closet doors and an ocean view. There’s a full bathroom in the hall on the main floor. All bedrooms have ample space for clothing storage, hangers, laundry basket, throw and extra blanket.
The unit has an open-floor with a living room set (not a sleeper sofa), a counter-height dining table (4-6) and a bar-height counter in the kitchen (3). This room is very bright and airy, with the east facing balcony providing a soothing breeze.

The garage has space for one compact car and one additional space on the driveway. Free street parking options are available, both unlimited and with time restrictions.

I welcome, and encourage, guests' questions ahead of their stay. A few days before check-in I will give you a code for the front door, the garage door and the interior door from the garage to the unit valid for the duration of your stay. The code changes once you leave. If possible, I welcome guests when they arrive, as I’ve been told it’s very useful to help jump start your vacation.

Please note that while our home is great for family groups, it is not child-proof. We do not have children’s items (pack n' play, safety gates for stairs, highchair, locks-on drawers/cabinets, outlet covers, etc.). The unit has two balconies with furniture, 3 sets of stairs and a banister. It is essential young children be supervised.

Our unit sleeps 8 people comfortably. Rates are based on 6 guests, add $10.00 per night for each additional guest up to 8. For stays 7 days or longer, we refresh towels mid-week.

The Ye Old Plank Inn bar is across the street. It is the oldest bar in IB and one of the oldest in California. The unit has double-pane windows and black-out curtains for noise reduction.

Unfortunately, the county of San Diego has issued notices to avoid water contact for several beaches throughout San Diego due to pollution, especially in the South Bay. The Imperial Beach shoreline has been closed to water contact since ~December 2021, although some still decide to surf and swim at times. Guests should check/google “sdbeachinfo” for status on all of San Diego beaches.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Imperial Beach. A water park is available. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 11 minutes by car from San Ysidro Border Crossing and 10 minutes from Las Americas Premium Outlets
This condo offers its guests a water park.

This Imperial Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Felipe Manriquez

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please see notes on description.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number TOT700

Property is also known as

Two Minute Stroll Beach s Imperial Beach
Two Minute Stroll s Imperial
Two minute stroll to the beach and restaurants Condo
Two minute stroll to the beach and restaurants Imperial Beach

Fun by the Sand: Imperial Beach spacious condo steps from the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

General

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
An impressively equipped home which includes everything that you could possibly want during your stay. The host responded rapidly to messages and was concerned that we had everything we needed. He was helpful in allowing a slightly later check out as well as leaving thorough instructions about how to operate the appliances etc. The house is well furnished and the bed was very comfortable. It is in an ideal position on the seafront in IB and includes a garage. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach area condo.
We were very pleased with the condo, it was exactly as it was described with great resources and can only be described as fully complete for your stay. The neighborhood and surroundings offer choices of bars and restaurants to suit. The whole of our experience was top notch, from the owner working with us on shipping some products over early for a meeting we were attending to the content and quality of the condo. Great experience and would use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

janee g., Sandy Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to visit
We were impressed with the cleanliness and overall accommodations. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of towels and beach towels/toys for my whole family. We would love to go back there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time with old friends at the beach
The owners were highly organized, communicating quickly. The house is a great set up for spending time with friends and family cooking and enjoying the beach and San Diego. The house is well equipped. There were complimentary snacks and a bottle of wine. A welcoming touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
This place was so perfect for our trip. Great location, well equiped, super nice hosts. They thought of everything! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Imperial Beach
Owner was great - he met us when we arrived and was available at all times and very cooperative and friendly. The property was clean, roomy and in a great vicinity to beach, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to the beach
Had a great stay! Lots to do and see in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property!
We do a lot of VRBO's, and this one was one of our favorites. Very well appointed, had everything we needed and then some. Great location! Beautiful, quiet little spot south of San Diego. Beautiful beach. Just great all around! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in Imperial Beach
My sister and I took our 3 teenage children to Imperial Beach. This was our VRBO rental What a great experience!! The whole process of renting a VRBO was so easy. Felipe was great! He was very responsive. He gave us advise on where to and where not to eat, grocery stores nearby and even gave us brochures on a college we were touring. The house had everything we could have needed. Plenty of space, very comfortable beds, large kitchen and a fabulous location. You could see and hear the ocean from the house. It is just a walk outside the door and you’re on a pathway that leads right to the beach. The beach is beautiful and the sunsets are gorgeous. A few things we enjoyed about Imperial Beach: The beach and pier. Mike Hess’s Biergarden- great tacos, good beer. Coronado Brewing company- good food and beer, great happy hour. Sea 180- Great food, View, and happy hour. Luigi’s pizza-Great pizza and you can order by the slice. All of these places are within a few blocks from the house. We walked everywhere. We felt very comfortable and safe where we stayed. Past reviews mentioned the bar across the street being noisy. We had no problems with this. We were very fortunate to have found this property. Felipe was super helpful and willing to go the extra mile!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A happy stay
This homeowner was a joy to work with - prompt, detail oriented and caring. The house was as promised and our folks didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway for the family!
We were extremely happy with our VRBO! The owner was communicative and helpful. The home was clean and well stocked. We were provided with a baby pack-n-play and a high chair. There were beach toys, beach chairs, basketballs (for the court nearby) and boogie boards provided in the garage. The location of the unit was ideal...just steps away from the beach. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Great location and close to everything. we needed. Walked the beach every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip L., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay at Imperial Beach Condo
From the initial decision to book this condo until the time we checked out we could not have been more pleased. The condo was immaculately clean and tidy. The floor plan is extremely efficient. The kitchen and living area are spacious and well designed with plenty of paper towels, plates, glasses, dish soap, etc. All the beds were comfortable. The washer / dryer in the garage are huge and the location is beautiful. There is a wide diversity of restaurants and pubs within walking distance. We loved going to Katies Cafe which is only about 20 steps away from the front door. Great breakfast and bruch food, smoothies, etc. with plenty of room inside and out to sit and relax. Very cozy, beachy place with friendly staff. Three of us never felt cramped with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Lots of towels, washcloths and handsoap. The garage can fit a medium sized vehicle and there is another space just outside the garage that can also be used. The street parking is not too congested so there are usually extra spaces there too. The balconies were great. We really enjoyed hanging out on them, especially the one just off the living room overlooking the main street. You can see / hear the beach and watch all the action down below. The beach is only a few steps away with a pier you can walk down only about 1/4 mile down the beach. There is a small takeout seafood / bar at the end of the pier. We saw many people fishing off the pier the night we walked it. Please note that there is a pub / bar across the street on the north side of the condo. At night it can be a little noisy with some of their guests. It really didn't bother me but one of our roommates said he was woken up a couple of times by some louder than usual voices at 12-1AM. I asked him if he would stay here again and he said..."Absolutely", so it really depends on how sensitive you are to late night, occasional, boisterous voices. Fortunately, they are not above, below or directly adjacent to you because they are across a wide, quiet street and down 1 level. I consider this a small issue, considering all the other positive aspects to this property. Do yourself a favor and give this one a try. You'll love it. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
IB home
This was a wonderful weekend for our family of 10. Lots of room to spread out. What my grandchildren wanted was the beach. They loved it. Our rental had many fun beach toys for the kids to play with. It was the perfect getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
We absolutely loved the location — literally 100 feet from the beach! Imperial Beach was such a sweet Southern California beach town — tons of great food! Hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B., Tinley Park, IL

Bliss as the Beach
We had 8 wonderful nights in this townhome. Right at the beach and plenty to do around the little town to keep you happy. The townhome is well taken care of and includes extras such as paper products, shampoo and conditioner, spices, extra blankets and towels. We did not want for anything. The Farmer's Market on Friday afternoon was delightful. We even drove to the outlets at the border. Largest outlet mall I've ever seen. Easy drive to Coronado, San Diego Balboa Park, SeaWorld, Safari Park. Thank You Felipe for your calls and texts to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Hope to return here!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Wonderful location, quiet, fun home
We rented location for lodging for our company retreat. We felt bad we couldn't have spent more time actually at the home. The home owner was so great and very helpful. My wife and I look forward to returning with our family soon so we can relax and take full advantage of this great place. The only thing that I would just make sure a renter was aware of was the stairs. Everything is on the second and third floors. This wasnt a problem at all for our group but if you had an elderly person or someone with certian disabilities, it would be a challenge. All in all we are VERY happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

This was a great place to stay!
It was steps from the beach, close walk to good restaurants and condo had everything you could possibly want for a comfortable stay. Owners were very thoughtful making sure we had what we needed and as well as information for all sight seeing activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S., Greenwood, SC

Incredible location, great condo, fantastic neighborhood!
Imperial Beech was not at the top of our list when we started looking, but what a great secret this location is - close to Coronado Island, but also with easy access into the city. The beech was amazing, clean, and quiet, while the neighborhood was an absolute treasure of inexpensive and good food. The people were warm and friendly, and the atmosphere was laid back and easy. Our host was attentive and cordial, and worked to resolve our concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerri N.

Wonderful house and amazing location.
We spent a week and it was amazing. The house was clean and very comfortable. We loved all the beach toys that were provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang D.

Spacious condo, perfectly situated
This is one of the nicest condos we have ever rented: Very clean, thoughtfully furnished and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a week in IB. It has two balconies, which are in fact much larger than they appear on the Internet. Felipe was easy to communicate with and offered a free early check-in and late check-out. If we ever come back with as many people (we were seven), we will definitely book this condo again. The only downside were a few noisy visitors of the bar on the other side of the street, which doesn't close until 2 a.m.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Great location, spacious rental & very helpful host
We had a great stay here! The host is very accommodating, we asked for an early check in last minute and he agreed which was very helpful. There’s everything you need for the beach already there, including towels, chairs umbrellas, boogy boards, toys, umbrellas, everything! The beach is literally a 1 min walk and you don’t cross any major streets so the location is absolutely perfect! The house is clean with everything you would need during your stay (dishes, towels, games, etc.) he even brought a little table and chairs for my 2 year old to use which was really helpful because the dining table is a high top. There’s a few really good places to eat within walking distance, and if you stay on a Friday definitely check out the farmers market in front of the pier, LOTS of yummy food vendors!! Plus the restaurant at the end of the pier is really yummy too, all the fish and shrimp are really fresh and tasty. The only warning I would give is that the unit doesn’t have a/c, which I know is common for the area and clearly listed in the listing info, but just be mindful of the time of year you visit. We stayed mid August and it was pretty warm during the day, and only cooled off a few degrees at night so even with having all the windows open the house never really cooled down, especially the 3rd floor master. And with the bar across the street there is a lot of “riff raff” noise (motorcycles, shouting, etc) so leaving the windows open all night meant letting that noise in, which kept us up. If you’re a heavy sleeper or can wear earplugs it shouldn’t be that big of an issue. Again, this is not the owners fault, it clearly states there’s no a/c and we have actually stayed here once before so we knew about the bar noise. Just be mindful of the time of year so you don’t have to sleep in a warm house. Overall we had a great stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Fort Worth,TX

Neat, clean and super close to everything in IB.
Our group of 10 enjoyed our stay at this location very much. The bedroom set-up was perfect for our needs as we had some family and some friends in for our son’s graduation. The master suite upstairs accommodated 3 women nicely and provided some privacy for them from the rest of the group. The kitchen and common areas worked out well for group gatherings. The super quick access to the beach and the ample supply of “beach toys” made spending time outdoors even better. There is some street noise because of its central location, but nothing overly bothersome. Felipe was very accommodating when we requested additional fans due to some higher than normal temperatures during our time there. He unexpectedly provided a very nice gift for our son’s graduation. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Great stay! Great place! Lots of room for everyone, definitely will be back! Thanks Fellipe!
Highly recommend! Plenty of room for everyone. Well equipped with all the beach toys and beach towels. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rona L.

So close to the ocean!!
We loved the location of the property. It was 1/2 block to the beach. Felipe was very helpful with restaurant recommendations and returned my calls for advice promptly. He had all amenities -- beach chairs, boggie boards, a cooler, towels, etc. It is also walking distance to many restaurants, the pier, etc. The house had great space -- 4 good size bedrooms with great closet space, 3 full bathrooms, and a nice size living room and kitchen area. The only downside was the air conditioning did not work well. We were okay with open windows and the ocean breeze, but it is a little loud with the windows open. Overall, the proximity to the ocean and the great space outweighs any negatives. We would definitely recommend staying there any time of the year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018