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Architectural Gem, Rooftop Views & Beachside Living - Mission Beach Solstice

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Panoramic rooftop deck views
First level queen bedroom suite
Open concept living area
A built-in stainless steel BBQ
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Architectural Gem, Rooftop Views & Beachside Living - Mission Beach Solstice

HIGHLIGHTS
• Steps to the beach, bay, shops, and dining
• Beautifully designed custom home
• Roof-top view patio with seating
• Two-car enclosed garage
• Free beach and bike rentals for 2025!

SUITABILITY
• Stairs to access upper living areas.
​​• Loft-style master bedroom
​​• May not be suitable for young children
• Smart TVs, Streaming services only
• No Smoking and No Pets
• Guest ages 25+ unless family groups
• Equipped with decibel meters - No parties
• ID and credit card verification required

DESCRIPTION
You’ve found the Mission Beach Solstice, a remarkable detached home, located in the middle of the most desirable part of Mission Beach. Situated on the strand right between the beach and bay.

This is not your typical beach house. From top to bottom and inside and out, the home was custom-built using the finest in natural materials to create a contemporary masterpiece.

The homeowner-builder traveled extensively in the US, Europe, and Asia, which provided the inspiration. By combining diverse styles of Scandinavian architecture with the warm natural materials of Southeast Asian temples, the result is a peaceful and welcoming space, where you can’t help but relax the moment you walk in the door.

The extensive use of stone, concrete, metal, and glass adds weight, and then those materials are fused with a copious amount of custom woodwork throughout to lend warmth and life to the space.
The diverse wood species used include oil-rubbed oak floors, expansive Douglas fir window casings, rich mahogany doors and handrails, and solid hardwood cabinetry. Seafoam green travertine tile with embedded marine fossils, quartzite tile with marble details, tumbled glass inlays and colorful sandstone is ever-changing when interacting with sunlight and shadows.

Guests will appreciate the Green building practices that were used, including the photovoltaic panels on the roof, energy-efficient heat pump, and tankless water heater. The climate-appropriate and drought-tolerant garden uses agaves native to Mexico, aloes from southern Africa and California-native echeveria succulents.

Attention to detail is everywhere. One-of-a-kind delights to discover include a surfboard over the staircase, made from a redwood spar reclaimed from a northern California water tower; a Douglas fir orca totem made by a Native American chainsaw artist working alongside a Washington highway; and a large kitchen island/table handcrafted from sustainable and locally harvested eucalyptus. The kitchen table is a natural gathering place and it was deliberately placed at the center of the structure. It’s the heart of the home and the lines of the dwelling radiate from there.

The open-concept living floor on the main (2nd) level features a gourmet kitchen where the conversation around the table flows easily and whipping up your favorite dishes is a breeze. Chefs will appreciate the induction cooktop with specialized cookware, convection oven and built-in gas BBQ with a pass-through window. The kitchen’s custom-styled cabinetry is offset against a wall of back-painted glass accented with open shelving made of honed marble. The living area is just off the kitchen and features stylish designer furnishings, including a queen sofa sleeper and a large top-of-the-line flat-screen TV and sound system.

Additional amenities include TVs in all rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, ready-made beds, one towel set and beach towel per guest, a starter kit of soaps and paper goods, and an in-home washer and dryer.

This home is managed by Bluewater Vacation Homes. Locally owned and operated, we are located nearby to make sure you have everything needed for an exceptional experience!

GROUND LEVEL LAYOUT
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
• En suite bathroom with tub/shower
• Stacked washer and dryer
• 2-car garage (see dimensions under Parking)

SECOND LEVEL
• Living area with Queen sofa sleeper (sleeps 2)
• Half bathroom
• Work desk
• Kitchen island table with bar seating for 5
• Open-concept chef’s kitchen
• BBQ patio with pass-through window

THIRD LEVEL
• Bedroom 1 (Primary): King bed (sleeps 2)
• En suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• View balcony, stairway to rooftop deck

ROOFTOP DECK
• Panoramic view with love seat and 2 barstools

PARKING
• 2-car garage
• Dimensions: 15.5′ W x 19.5′ D x 6′6″ H
• Fits 2 small sedans or 1 mid-size SUV
• Limited additional street parking

LOCATION
This home is within close walking distance to the bay, restaurants, coffee shops, markets, surf shops, beach boutiques, water sports, beach and bike rentals, and more. Take your morning stroll along the ocean or miles and miles of beach or bayfront boardwalks. It’s all here and waiting for you!

THINGS OF NOTE
The City of San Diego's Short-Term Rental Ordinance is strictly enforced. Parties and/or noise disturbances will result in a minimum $1,000 fine and eviction with no refunds.

Guests must sign a separate e-sign agreement with important terms and conditions and ID and credit card verification is required to complete the booking process.

Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. To properly clean, sanitize and maintain the home, we are unable to accommodate early check-ins or check-outs if another guest is arriving or departing that day.

Furnishings and amenities are subject to change. No refunds are given for any reason unless the home is uninhabitable. Guest ages and plans for use of the home must be approved, and reservations may be declined or canceled at management’s discretion.

• License number: STR-01933L TOT Certificate: 629421
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Property manager

Bluewater Vacation Homes
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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-01933L, 625521

About the area

San Diego

Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.7 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.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lava Java - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architectural Gem, Rooftop Views & Beachside Living - Mission Beach Solstice pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architectural Gem, Rooftop Views & Beachside Living - Mission Beach Solstice?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural Gem, Rooftop Views & Beachside Living - Mission Beach Solstice?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Architectural Gem, Rooftop Views & Beachside Living - Mission Beach Solstice located?

Located in Mission Beach, this family-friendly San Diego holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission Beach Boardwalk is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A. B.

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

Lovely 😊

Great place to stay, nice vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason R.

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

Nice Location

House is nice. Location is great. It’s an open concept so be prepared for noise carrying throughout the house. Very modern with high end appliances and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent!

Exactly as listed. We loved this home and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

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

Awesome House

House is great with a beautiful open common area and 2 bedrooms. Note: Upstairs bedroom is an open loft, still secluded, but no sound privacy if that's something you want. Downstairs bedroom is more private. Overall incredible house, highly recommend. Management company also left us some Thanksgiving welcome tools for cooking!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anais L.

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

Great House

We had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie L.

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

Nice place, clean and in good shape.

We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell M.

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

Salem Ct

Great stay. Great service from Bluewater. Clean, modern, superb location. Electronics (TV and stove) a little complicated for over 70 year old crowd. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chrishell m.

Beautiful place

Close to all things fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Very NICE Home!!!

Fabulous stay at this very nice, newly updated home and very close to both the beach and the bay. The property managers were fantastic as well, checking in, coffee and munchies greeted us…nice touch! Thank you for an awesome stay, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth J.

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

Great house for family getaway

House was beautiful and in a great location. Close to beach. Lots of stairs which is something to keep in mind if you’re traveling with little kids. Attached garage was also great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Indy W.

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

Beautiful home in San Diego

Had a great stay. Poor to no communication leading up to the trip when I reached out on three separate occasions concerning the recent flooding and the condition on the property, but all was good and the property was in great condition when we got there. Home was beautiful and modern. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

Property was fantastic, everything you needed to enjoy you stay, we used the kitchen several nights and found everything required to prepare a meal. Neighborhood was quiet at night and beds were very comfortable. My only suggestion is better details on how to locate the property and that you need two access codes to enter. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick F.

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

Perfectly Located

This house was in a great location just a block away from the ocean or bay with plenty of restaurants and entertainment options. It was an easy drive to everywhere we planned to visit as well. The house was a perfect size for our group and we enjoyed all that it had to offer. Stephanie was extremely helpful and very responsive to any requests or help we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brittni L.

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

Great Spot by the Beach

Great location, close to restaurants and shops, but not in the heart of the bars so it was mostly quiet. House has great updated features. Exactly what the listing shows. Could have used some more cookware and towels, but overall a great stay! Very quick to react to an issue we had with the lock- even in the middle of the night. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Arizona

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

Beautiful property

The location of this house is perfect. Easy walking distance to the ocean. Neighborhood was quiet. House was incredibly clean and well appointed with lots of extras to make our stay comfortable. The management company was very responsive and the communication was stellar. Lots of stairs to get around the house which wasn’t an issue for our group but might be hard to navigate for some. Hope to stay again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay. Great location to both the bay and the beach. Listing was accurate. The only way to get into the house was through the garage as guests are not given codes for the main doors, which was slightly inconvenient, but manageable. Would recommend, although the property is currently under contract and I’m not sure if it will be available in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Very Nice

This is a very nice home located between the bay and the ocean. Great walking or running places, only 1 block from either. If you can't handle stairs this is not for you. as there are many stairs between the three levels. Very nicely decorated and has a garage for parking as here is limited parking in the area. We enjoyed our stay and liked the location and would certainly book it again if we go back to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

High School Grad

We came from WI for our sons HS grad trip and we were not disappointed. Bluewater vacation homes staff was great in making sure our stay was stress free. The instructions for entering, enjoying, and exiting the property were clear and simple. The property was EXACTLY as advertised! It was clean, well stocked with home essentials, and a “stones throw “ from both the ocean and bay. The only negative was the upstairs bath room sliding door would stick.....but this negative was hardly worth mentioning as everything else on this property was spot on. Yes! I would book this property and patronize Bluewater Vacation Homes in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Joseph L., Toronto

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

Modern house in Mission Beach

We had a very nice week at this beautiful new house in Mission Beach. It had a few problems that needed taking care of, but the management company was quick to respond. The house appears to be very new, and they are still working the kinks out of some of the appliances, etc. The main floor common room is light and airy, although we missed having a standard dining table (counter only). Good TV with streaming services, including YouTube TV. High level of cleanliness. Some quirks, such as that guests cannot enter through the front door and can only enter through the garage. Also note that the house is immediately adjacent to a Mexican restaurant and a laundromat so that some interesting odors will waft in when the windows are open.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Bradley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early Autumn Stay

All and this place is very nice...with a couple issues. I had 2 problems that kept me from giving 5 out of 5 stars. 1) Not being able to check-in till 4 and having to check out by 10am sucks. Really hope this can stop now that the pandemic is over. 2) The house's cooling system doesn't keep the upper floor cool. If you stay here in the Summer or Fall be prepared for the upper floor master suite to be VERY warm and humid. It was so bad we actually couldn't sleep upstairs some nights. Fortunately SD is cool and dry most of the year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Mission Beach Solstice

Semiannually we take our family vacation to Mission Beach. This by far is the nicest place we’ve stayed at. The quality of materials used to build this house is amazing (natural stone, solid wood cabinets, real wood flooring, high end appliances, fixtures etc…). This is not your typical builder grade quality rental. The roof top deck has a view of the bay and people watching on the boulevard. Having the double car garage made it easy and less stressful trying to find parking. We had two vehicles (Jeep Gladiator and Mazda CX-3) and they fit nicely. The neighborhood surrounding it was quiet and made it easy to relax and sleep…..which can be hard to find down here during the summer. The Bluewater Vacation Rentals management team was great. They had everything labeled and a guide book for us to navigate our way through the property. They also checked in on us, via text messaging, about every other day. This was nice knowing that someone could be reached if we had an issue. Thanks you for an awesome vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juan P., Honolulu, USA

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

Super clean

Wonderful Modern very clean property we were a family of four and it was the perfect size. I would keep in mind that there’s one bedroom on the first floor and the second bedroom is up two flights of stairs. So if you have mobility issues this would not be the place. Property management was available and very communicative. The only improvement I would recommend is clarification of where you enter the property when you first arrive. You enter from an alley that is very small and the address is not well lit at night. It took us a few loops around the block to figure out which house we were supposed to arrive to. From the pictures it looks like the house is front in the normal side street. However the streets are very very small which is typical for a beach community but unless you know you would be surprised. I would recommend a well lit address sign on the garage side that you enter from. Other than that everything was perfect. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

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

Great Experience

Not our first time in San Diego, but our first time at Mission Beach. The location was great and the property as good as advertised; well designed, clean and comfortable. Service from the managers was excellent. Overall, great experience to be repeated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

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

Great house!

Loved it! Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Weekend at mission beach

Place is very clean and very nice. Kitchen well stocked. Oven was not working so if you need an oven, this place is not for you. Beds are comfy. One suggestion…more than one towel per person would be much nicer. So nice to have a garage to park in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bluewater Vacation Homes

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Bluewater Vacation Homes is a home-grown professional vacation rental agency based in coastal San Diego. We all live and work here and are passionate about providing you with a clean and comfortable space to relax, recharge and create amazing vacation memories while you explore the culture and natural beauty of San Diego. We are also dedicated to peaceful coexistence with our neighbors in order to ensure a pleasant experience for all. Our homes are professionally cleaned, regularly inspected and we make the process for guests easy from start to finish. Everything you can expect is communicated upfront, and we are open 7 days a week so you will never be left with questions or waiting for a return call if you need anything. Easy enough to say, but we do it! These are just some of the not-so-secret ingredients that have made us a proven leader in the area. Contact us now and we’ll help you make sure that this is just the right place for you and your group!

Why they chose this property

The location of this home is hard to beat. It’s just a few steps to the bay or the ocean, and within close walking distance to a myriad of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, markets, surf shops, beach boutiques, water sports, beach and bike rentals and more! Just park your car in the garage – you won’t need it because everything is here!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests