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Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand

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Living area
Living area
Exterior detail
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand

Summary:
Just steps to the sand! Take our boogie boards and beach equipment out for the day and come home to grill on your private front porch or walk to the restaurants in Pacific Beach. This unit is laid out to comfortably, sleep 4 in two beds (a queen, and a sofa bed). It has a separate dining area and a full kitchen, so you always have the option of dining in or experiencing the vast array of PB restaurants and bars.

The Space:
This recently renovated 1BR is typical Mission Beach. Efficient use of space maximizes the sense of space. A queen in the bedroom and full pull out in the living room provide the sleeping arrangements. You have a fully stocked kitchen with all you could need to prep (pots, pans, utensils, blender, toaster, microwave, oven, stove and service for up to 6 guests).

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex with 3 long term and 3 vacation rentals. The patio in the picture is not shared; it is solely for your use.

The Neighborhood:
Mission Beach is an amazing coastal community designed around "courts" with all of the residences facing one another across a sidewalk. That design creates a cozy and homey feel (and also limits the amount of car traffic) making Mission Beach the ideal spot to "live at the beach".

Enjoy several miles of long, flat boardwalks for riding bikes or skateboards or just going on a stroll at sunset. Restaurants, bars and amusement parks are all within walking distance. And of course, the beach on one side to surf or the bay on the other for more casual water play (unless you decide to kayak, stand-up paddle board or sail...all rental options are just minutes away).

Getting Around:
We provide a single covered parking space. It is accessed off the alley and as such can be a tight fit (as with about 90% of the parking spaces at the beach). We recommend a small to midsized car to make it easier to park. We also recommend backing into the spot as that makes it easier to get in and pull out.

Looking for a unique way to get around Mission/ Pacific Beach during your stay? We've partnered with a local company, PB Golf Cart Rentals, that offers daily rentals in a customized Golf Cart. Whether you need it for the day, the weekend, or the week, they've got you covered. With flexible pricing and local pickup & drop-off, you’re minutes away from riding around San Diego in style. Please mention that Vacation Rentals By Aaron sent you!

Other Things to Note:
This is "typical" beach parking so we do not recommend large cars. The spots will not accommodate anything more than a mid-size car or SUV.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.


We only offer the air conditioning between May and September

Interaction with Guests:
We are a self-service destination (check-in details will be sent 3 days prior to arrival). However, we are also a full-service, professional management company (that has been a Superhost/Preferred Partner for over 4 years running) and we are just a phone call/text/email away and have agents that are almost never more than 10 minutes away should a need arise.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
- Quiet hours are 10pm weekdays and 11pm weekends

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 625201, STR-03638L

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this condo is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. 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 popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand located?

Located in Mission Beach, this condo building is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

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

Great weekend by the beach

We had everything we needed to enjoy PB!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

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

Great place

Best beach bungalow, very comfy bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Thin walls and ceilings

The furniture in the picture does not match the actual furniture at the VRBO the walls and ceilings are paper thin. The people above us were up making noise at all hours of the night. Especially between 2:00 AM and 4:00Am. The garage is on for a small vehicle at best. You can see scuff marks all over the wall where people have tried to park. The location is very good and the property was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

T W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

San Diego Stay

Property was clean & in a good location. Bottom floor very noisy. Furniture is NOT as was shown in listing. No sectional, The couch was a tiny short futon style couch that was not comfortable for my 6'3" husband and a butterfly folding chair. We knew it would be raining when we booked and planned on being indoors more, so we would have pick a different vrbo if we knew what the furniture was really like.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

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

Excellent location

This place place is perfect to enjoy both the bay and the ocean excellent location parking spot and everyone is very friendly in this little complex i would definitely recommend it to my friend and family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric G.

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

Great relaxing time

Nice cozy place just a few steps from the beach. I would rate this place a 4.8. The only reason not a 5 is because of the lack of hot water from the bathroom sink. Nice and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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

Girls getaway!

My daughter and I escaped to the beach for a few days on break. This beach bungalow was perfect for our girls getaway. We felt safe and enjoyed our bonding time near the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

Great place to stay in San Diego

This property was great. So close to the beach. Everything we needed was there, it was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Anniversary Getaway

My husband and I had the most wonderful time at this little beach front property celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary. The house is located just steps away from beautiful Mission Beach, delicious restaurants, fantastic retail shops & lively nightlife. The house had a variety of beach equipment to use (chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, etc.) which was very convenient being that we flew in from out of town. We would definitely love to stay here again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Nice location

This is a nice property located very close to the beach. It was great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Perfect stay for a getaway

The property was clean. The location was perfect, really close to the beach. The host was amazing and had great communication! I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley c.

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

Great location

We had a great stay at Ben’s beach bungalow. The location is great and an amazing value. The property was just as described- maybe even bigger then we anticipated. The check in process was very easy and great communication with the host. The parking is as described and best for smaller cars- we didn’t want to risk our van so we found street parking fairly easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve B.

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

Weekend with friends!

Ben’s Beach Bungalow was just perfect! Literally a few steps from the ocean! So close to everything! The place had everything we needed and more! Very pleased and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

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

Beach unit

Great location and stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady R.

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

Location was incredible

Was very pleased with our stay. Communication was awesome throughout the whole trip. Place was as advertised. We’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan R.

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

So close to the beach!

Walking to the beach was awesome! Having a parking spot was great also! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brodi c.

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

Great location and great stay!

Great location. So nice to have a parking spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomi A.

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

Perfect Beach Hideout

We loved that it was a short walk to both the ocean and the bay, and that everything we needed - towels, chairs, umbrella, even toys - were provided in the unit. Nicely appointed kitchen, lots of light; we adored it and we can't wait to book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth E.

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

Nice stay

The location and the response from the host was great! I would agree to others reviews that it didn’t look as modern and things were missing (ottoman, rug, gray couch). It didn’t bother us so much but might if you’re a stickler to these kind of things. It was pretty noisy on occasion but what can you expect being on the bottom floor. But overall it was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great stay

Perfect location - really great property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Beach and sunshine

Short walk to the ocean one way and short walk to the Bay. Was great we were looking for sunshine.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Awesome location!!

The place was nice, clean, and extremely close to the beach. Dining or groceries are a short walk. There are beach chairs, boards, spare blankets, and fans in the closet. The only issue we had was that the two different groups staying above us were loud. You can hear every step, phone ring, and door shut. First night sounded like the person had a wooden leg. We didn’t stay in the room much, but if you are a light sleeper, book one of the upstairs rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

catrina W.

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

Great Location

Great spot for the location. Whoever stays upstairs had a kid who ran 24-7. Good thing we dodnt spend much time in the room. The place is clean and has beach items available for use.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad & Celeste S.

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

Excellent Location

Another great stay in PB! Ben's Bungalow is a perfect location, walking distance to everything in PB and MB.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Awesome Location

The property is a great location! The property management team was very responsive and helpful!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests