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ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING

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Interior
Marina
Beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING


The former home of a writer and educator, this 1920's historic bungalow has been completely restored to provide a very comfortable stay at America's finest beach. Just steps from the boardwalk and beach (three houses from the boardwalk) and near Belmont Park and the Roller Coaster, the house comes equipped with all you will need for the perfect vacation. Kayak, beach chairs, sand toys, garage parking and an extra outdoor hot water shower.

Please know that this is not a new "cookie-cutter" condo. If you need to have everything "brand new", you should consider newer construction. Retaining Mission Beach history is very important to us. Thanks for understanding.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and flat screen TV. The second bedroom has bunk beds with a single and double. The comfortable futon in the living room makes into a double, where there is another flat screen TV. We also have a Pack N Play for your toddler.

The shelves are lined with over 300 quality books of all varieties. I keep the prices very affordable compared to any other stand alone house in Mission Beach, so it books out very well. Many people really like this historic-style cottage feel rather than 'all-the-same' condos that line much of the beach, and for good reason. The hard-wood floors and Dutch-door in the front provide a nostalgic step back in time, while enjoying the upgrades to the cottage over the years.

World famous Sea World is five minutes away and the San Diego Zoo is ten minutes. World class dining can be enjoyed in downtown's Gaslamp Quarter, a ten minute drive. Mission Beach offers nightly sunsets, biking, sailing, rollerblading, surfing, boating, a roller coaster and the country's most entertaining people-watching.

Book now, for the vacation you deserve.

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Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Mission Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Belmont Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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 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 STR-00731L, 624162

Property is also known as

Just Steps TO THE Ocean Front San Diego

Just Steps TO THE Ocean Front Private vacation home

Just Steps TO THE Ocean Front Private vacation home San Diego

ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 242 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location excellentPrice reasonableQuaint lodging
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I had an awesome stay at David’s cute cottage! It was clean and so close to the beach and boardwalk. The parking and front patio were perfect. I will return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Karen G.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

F G.

The location is everything, but if I had a do-over, I would have just stayed in a hotel. I couldn’t cancel this booking and find a hotel once I arrived without it costing me double due to it being spring break & last minute, sadly. During a heat wave, we found out that the house has no AC, which meant we had to keep windows open constantly- which felt unsafe and didn’t help much when there was no breeze. As another reviewer said, the house is very mildewy-smelling.The house is for sale & it really just seems like the owner gave up on upkeep. The main bed is super uncomfortable. The bunk bed creaks loudly and wiggles with every move. Kitchen is super grubby and old. The electrical is old and sparks when you plug things in. Bathroom lock is rusty. Living room futon and “couch” are old and looked dirty. We also found numerous broken things when we arrived which prompted me to notify the owner (numerous broken blinds, a broken window.) Could only use 2 fans bc the third sounded broken and was obnoxiously loud. Front door/lock is ancient and didn’t feel secure- decent neighborhood, but plenty of riffraff from the boardwalk and people rifling through the trash out front for bottles. Couldn’t use the garage because the door is too low for an SUV. No locks on bedroom doors. Lastly, the cleaning lady showed up a few hours before check out time and started doing laundry from her car while we were packing up - made it awkward.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great to have a washer dryer for sandy beach days. Great value.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location, and great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Mark D.

The ocean was visible from the front yard/courtyard sitting area. Beautiful sunsets! Maybe some general landscape cleanup i.e. weeding and patio furniture cleanup could be used. It was great to be literally 30 to 40 yards from the beach! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Walked into the house and was knocked over by the smell of mold. Migraine and asthma kicked in. Immediately left and requested a refund.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
David was very responsive. Property had a great location. Overall, a very good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jazmyn r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family vacation! Very cozy and great location. Host was really nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect and the host is responsive. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erinn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just returned from an unforgettable stay at this charming beach house, and I cannot stop thinking about the unbelievable location! Seriously, you could not get any closer to the ocean. Stepping out the door and hearing the waves crash right there was pure magic. If your priority is direct, stunning, and immediate access to the sand and surf, this property is an absolute dream come true.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M., Pueblo, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very cute. It is dated but definitely adorable. The garage is a very tight fit. It was chilly one morning & the heater wasn't working. We contacted the owner & it was taken care of that day. We had an amazing week being so close to the beach was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location; lots of character; plenty of space including washer and dryer; the kitchen needs a few items but it's fine for beach living for a week and there are plenty of places to walk to get coffee and breakfast so no need to cook anyway. Parking in the garage is a real plus, but the car has to be small to fit. Mission Beach is very crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in this cottage that is full of character and so convenient to the beach. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth W., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a charming house with a quick easy walk to the beach. It is an older home, classic for the area, so no A/C (but plenty of fans) or dishwasher, but we've been here many times and love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Check in was easy, house is as advertised, and host was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family’s favorite tradition

We’ve been staying at the beach cottage for a few years now. My kiddos were devastated when we couldn’t come last year, so it was super important to us to be able to come back this summer. We made the best memories together and just adore the originality of the home. The location is perfect and the accommodations are always incredible. Feels like our home away from home Thank you for having us, David!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location!

Great place for family fun! Located steps from the beach and a short walk from Belmont Park. We come back every summer because we love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen P., Phoenix, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
I want to start off by saying that my family and I had an amazing time staying at Dave's cottage. The proximity to the beach (Maybe 100 feet to the boardwalk) was the key selling point and we will 100% be staying again. We walked down to the boardwalk at least 8 time each day to either play in the water or just simply stare out at the ocean. The Tourist shops, Belmont Park, and restaurants are also only a 5-minute walk which meant we rarely had to drive for food/entertainment, or random gifts for the kiddo.As i was booking, i already knew that the place needed a little TLC (per other reviews) which was fine for my family and I as it does have the authentic beach house vibe we were looking for and we are very much into old, historic places. However, i gave the cottage 4-5 stars because some things truly did need some touchups, as i was afraid that we would break some things simply by using them. A Few examples:1. The outdoor shower pipe is loose, so you have to hold it while turning the water on, so you don't stress the pipe. 2. The bathroom doorknob is really loose and doesn't work from the inside without pulling hard while turning.3. The Foton had screws falling out which I tightened, luckily before it broke. None of these issues were a big deal to my family and I but wanted to list them to justify the 4/5 stars as opposed to 5/5. With that said, these issues will not deter my family and I and we will 100% be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erica S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in Mission Beach. The house was the perfect location, and had everything we needed. The host was awesome, and the description was accurate.The house os old and charming but with that, felt dirty and needed a little more tlc if renting. I would have loved updated bedding, towels, and kitchen ware.charming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what I expected

Very outdated and unkept. No entrance through the front door. Ants were abundant in the living area. All of the fans were filthy and or rusty. Location was nice..but otherwise would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The location was fantastic—couldn't have asked for a better spot for the price! The owner was incredibly responsive, even through VRBO messaging, which made the entire experience seamless. The cottage itself was a real gem. Growing up in Michigan, it reminded me of the older homes there, bringing back great memories. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home—it was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it

Me and 4 kids. Enough room and close to Belmont, has a washer and dryer so no trips to the laundromat, and 2 parking spaces. Whenever I had a question, Dave was quick to answer, great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025