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Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

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Living area
Room
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

Summary:
Just steps to the sand, this property has recently been completely updated to provide you with the feel of beach luxury! This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 3. 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 is a second floor unit. Enter into an open L living room with a dining nook off the updated kitchen. Updated plank flooring and tile in the kitchen and bathrooms which is ideal for the beach. Smart TV to meet all your needs. Kitchen is fully appointed (gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster, and all the things to use them). Updated step in shower with lots of natural light in the bathroom. Sleeper in the living room converts into an over-sized full bed. Luxurious queen in the bedroom....wake up to the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean literally 100 steps from your door!

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex. Check-in is contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to arrival.

The Neighborhood:
Within walking distance of all Mission Beach has to offer, this charming unit is both centrally and conveniently located, yet offers the quiet comfort most look for in a vacation getaway. Best part of this location in north Mission is that you are a quick jaunt to all the nightlife, cafes and restaurants of Pacific Beach but you get to come home to the quiet of north Mission Beach.

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 mid-sized 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. There is free street parking available, but due to the high volume of beach-goers, don't count on parking nearby. Also be sure to read parking signs!

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

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-03242L, 645458

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this apartment 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 natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park.
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San Diego, California

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 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.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Nice location in San Diego

Very convenient location . Can walk to dinner or beach or grocery. Can drive to many sites in area. Place has basic necessities and with kitchen was still cheaper than local hotels. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darla G.

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

Great place for and

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Great stay! Tight parking

We enjoyed our stay! In town from GA for a baby shower and just needed a small space for sleeping and breakfast. Parking was tight. I would have rented a smaller car had I known. 4 door jeep was difficult to get into the garage. We enjoyed the beach one day and walked to lunch it was perfect. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Moving Daughter to SD

It was awesome. Great place and super responsive host!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Great location and cozy spot!

We loved our stay! The location is great and you can hear the waves of the ocean from the house. We would walk to get coffee in the mornings and the area had cute shops and lunch spots nearby. The house also has beach chairs and towels to take down to the water which we used to watch the sunsets! I would definitely stay again. The host Aaron was super great at communicating as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Denise G.

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

Review

Property was nice. U really need a small car to park in the garage
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger T.

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

Infifferent

Location perfect as described. However bathroom, bathroom sink water tricked and couldn’t get hot water,Arron responded to our complaint but would not correct problem. Told us he would not call plumber till Monday after Thanksgiving which was when we were leaving.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

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

What an amazing host

He sent us great communications prior to even have groceries waiting if we wanted. Walking distance to beach and other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great vacation location!

It was a great location. We had parking. It was literally two blocks from the beach! Awesome! We hope to come back again next year sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Cali trip

We had a great stay and the property was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

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

Amazing spot!

Great location. Nice little unit. Has everything you need. Lots to do in the area. Could have stayed a few more days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sam B.

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

Simple apartment in a convenient location

This place was as advertised, save for a few very minor details. When we arrived we did find that the parking space was exactly as the ad warned: it's TIGHT, and you will want to back into it. It took a few solid tries before we figured out the trick to it. (We had requested a compact, but the rental company gave us a mid-size, which made this trickier - not VRBO's fault by any means.) There was ground coffee and a drip coffee maker available (yay!), some tea, condiments, and full utensils and dishes in the kitchen. During our 9-day stay, we really lamented not having an ottoman or coffee table of some sort in the living room. Now that I'm writing this review I see that the listing photos do show a small ottoman, so I'm not sure what happened to it, but it would have been nice to have a way to prop up one's feet for a minute. Like I said, minor discrepancy. Great proximity to the beach and food options. So why 4 stars instead of 5? The apartment was clean and pleasant, but it overlooks the alleyway, and the sounds of trash pickup, beeping vans, loud motorcycles, and the like woke us up often. As much as we would have loved to leave the windows cracked to sleep to the beautiful October weather and the faint ocean sounds, we couldn't if we wanted good rest. There aren't really any good views out of the windows, which is a bummer, though OK considering the affordable price. The bathroom door doesn't offer any acoustic privacy. So overall: nice stay, with a couple of caveats.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon k.

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

Exceptional deal and property

Three houses from the beach! You can sleep with the window open to the crashing sound of the waves, no joke. Just look at the pictures, this place has everything you need. Big Advantage here is you're at the very North End of Mission Beach so you have walking distance to everything in Mission Beach as well as a large portion of Pacific beach. Ocean Beach is a 15 minute Car ride, downtown about 15 to 20 minutes as well as the airport. Wineries out in Temecula and Escondido and some even closer within an hour to 30 minutes or less. Endless places to hike at the beach, out in canyons, waterfalls, so much more.... everything within an hour or less.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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

Great Place, Great Location

We stayed in a one-bedroom upstairs unit which was perfect for us. It is clean and updated, just off the PB boardwalk. Had everything we needed, including a well-stocked kitchen, beach towels and toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donald G.

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

Anniversary trip

Very nice place truly a few steps from ocean. Short drive to zoo and other area of town. Only thing missing was a view from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin m.

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

A few days in Pacific Beach

Had a great Time, the condo was in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean and good location

Pros: -Super responsive host when we got turned around getting to the property. -The location is truly amazing for beach access. -beach chairs and towels available -very clean! Areas for improvement: -it may have mentioned this detail in the listing and I overlooked it, but the AC is more like a window unit. It kept the living room area cool, but the bedroom was pretty warm during our stay. There is a tiny (tabletop) fan provided and a ceiling fan that helps some. Adding another AC unit in the bedroom (or my preference would be to just have the unit in there to begin with) would really help this place shine!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed how close the condo was to the beach and the bay. The condo had everything we needed for the beach. Chairs, towels and even an umbrella. The parking was extremely tight, but we were aware of this when we booked it. It just took some getting used to. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Amazing stay

Thanks for everything it was an amazing experience. It was very comftorable and homey. Highly recommend!!! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

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

Awesome stay!

Clean, close to beach, perfect size for 2. Check in and check out really easy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene N.

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

Ms

Great location and just right for the 3 of us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All I can say is Wow! They really went above and beyond exceeding any expectation I had. The location was great and it was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Perfect Get Away

I loved staying at this property! Clean, quiet and close to the beach. I will absolutely stay again and would recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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