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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8128.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest 2 Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hallway

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything

You've found the perfect beach home for your next vacation to San Diego. Where coastal modern complements traditional charm in this beautiful three bedroom, ground floor unit in the blissful, peaceful neighborhood of South Mission Beach. Located just a block from the Bay and 3 blocks from the Ocean, you can enjoy the best of both worlds exploring all the fun. When you're not exploring, you'll be enjoying the large patio space private for your home, complete with outdoor dining, a fire pit, and comfortable sofa seating around. Enjoy the newly updated kitchen complete with clean modern finishes and appliances. The renovations continue into all three bathrooms creating a true spa-like appeal for your stay here. It's an elevated cozy space perfect for relaxing all vacation long. The bright San Diego sunshine will shine right through the big beautiful windows throughout the home, creating the ultimate indoor/outdoor appeal. This is the ideal vacation home for your next family or friends getaway.

Highlights:
Brand New 2025 Kitchen + Bathrooms Remodel! Impeccable Coastal Modern Design w/ High End Finishes & Appliances!
Ground Floor Home w/ Incredible Patio - Perfect for Indoor/Outdoor Living
Outdoor Patio Features Dining, BBQ, Fire Pit & Comfortable Sectional Sofa
1 Block from the Bay and 2 Blocks from the Beach!
Central Air Conditioning & Heating
Queen Bedroom & Full Bathroom on the Ground Floor
Beach Chairs, Boogie Boards, Umbrella, & Toys
Outdoor Shower
Located in Peaceful, Family-Friendly South Mission Beach
Walking Distance to Local Shops and Restaurants

Things to know:
Cancel up to 30-days prior to your arrival for a full refund
We are pet friendly! We welcome 1 dog to accompany your stay (non-shedding, less than 25lbs).
A $200 non-refundable pet fee will be added on to your reservation.
We do not allow adults to sleep on the bunkbed, therefore, max adults is 4.
This is a ground floor home of a duplex property. The upstairs unit is also a rental; upstairs noise may be heard from time to time.
San Diego Airport flight path runs over South Mission Bay. Airplane noise may be heard; however, departing flights are not permitted between 11:30pm-6:30am.
This home is monitored by exterior surveillance cameras and interior noise monitoring devices.
We supply a starter pack of paper goods and cleaning products. This includes paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, multi-purpose spray, hand & dish soap, and shower sets.
Beach chairs and a beach umbrella are also provided for your use.
You must be at least 30 years old to rent this home. If all guests are adults, all guests must be over the age of 30, excluding families.

Neighborhood Notes:
Mission Beach is San Diego's lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with over five miles of waterfront boardwalk, trendy shops, restaurants, and Belmont Park, a beachfront amusement park featuring the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing, and an arcade. Mission Beach is just a few minutes to Sea World, 15-20 minutes to The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego International Airport (SAN), and downtown San Diego.

Attention:
This rental is located in a high-density neighborhood with strict house rules and is only suitable for quieter groups. No tolerance policy exists for excessive noise, occupancy, parties, or smoking. Failure to abide by these policies may lead to immediate eviction without refund. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting.

Sleeping Accommodations:
Primary | King + Ensuite | 2nd Floor
Guest 1 | Queen + Ensuite | Ground Floor
Guest 2 | Bunk Bed (Full over Full w/ Twin Trundle) + Ensuite | 2nd Floor

Parking:
1-Car Garage
Dimensions- 6'10 H x 7'6 W x 31'6 D
*Most suitable for compact vehicle only
* Additional parking options- Street Parking on Mission Blvd- free & overnight; Public Parking Lots- located at N Jetty Rd (end of Mission Blvd)- free & overnight

Property manager

Drift Vacation Homes
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 636561, STR-00802L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belmont Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything located?

Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Linda M.

Excellent vacation rental for my family.

We loved our stay in Balboa 816, it was perfect for my family. It was very clean and had everything we needed to make our Easter meal. Location is great and our favorite place was the sunny patio. Drift was easy to work with and was quick to answer our questions. We will be back next year.
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8/10 Good

Nola H.

Balboa Escape

We loved our Drift Mission Beach accomodation. Fully equipped, great location and totally updated decor. They thought of everything! Only downside was the 2nd bedroom bed & mattress. Bed too small & mattress not very comfortable. Otherwise an excellent vacation property and would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jameson P.

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

Fall break vacation

Great location. Easy to get to all major areas. Parking is tough, and in flight path. But otherwise no complaints and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie R.

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

Great beach retreat for the whole family!

This charming beach rental is well stocked both inside and with beach gear. It was the perfect choice for our family vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Thank you

Delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Great spot

Great for a relaxing family getaway
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

July 4th Week

Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

July 4th Week

Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

July 4th Week

Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

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

Fun in the Sun

Great trip. loved the place. host was responsive. if you have a car larger than a compact plan on walking to overnight parking but you walk past restaurants and market so made it convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

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

Fabulous Getaway

Fun had by all - great location, convenient to everything. Ages 2 - 70 enjoyed. House is well appointed with comfortable amenities. Would not hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesska D.

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

Cutest neighborhood near the beach!

Enjoyed a weekend here with girlfriends! The beds were comfy and we loved having three bathrooms. The neighborhood is so cute and an easy walk to the beach and bay. Property managers were super responsive when we reached out with questions. We couldn't get the fire pit to work which was a bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

San Diego stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were very communicative, friendly and helpful with all of our requests. The place was quiet, very clean and comfortable--in addition to being walkable to the beach and many restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great place to stay with family

My family and I spent 4 days in this rental over fall break. We had a great time. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, so we were able to make all of our meals. It's very spacious, so there was plenty of room for all 5 of us to be comfortable. It was easy to get to ocean side of Mission to enjoy the beach, but located on the bay side, so a bit quieter. I would definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Wonderful home

We stayed here with our adult children and one grandchild. The house is in a great location and very convenient to either Mission Bay or the ocean. There are a lot of great food options nearby, and the Mission Market was well stocked for random items we forgot. The house had everything we needed for cooking in a few times, as well as more than enough items like trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry soap (many places just furnish the bare minimum, but we didn't run out of anything the entire week!). The outside patio was lovely and we spent a lot of time there. The fire pit was a nice touch and the grill worked great. There were only two small issues. First, the master bed makes very loud creaking/groaning noises when you move or roll over, which isn't that big of a deal but a little annoying. Second, the parking is pretty tight, but that is the case everywhere in Mission Beach. Neither of these things would keep us from staying here again, just for information purposes. The property manager responded promptly to all requests and I would highly recommend this home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great house. Great location. We really enjoyed it.

The house was just as it looked in the pictures. Clean & well maintained. It was less than a minute walk to the beaches on either side (bay or ocean). Lots of beach toys in the garage. Our kids absolutely loved it. And the BBQ & A/C worked great. If I had to be picky, the only thing that proved difficult was fitting a mini-van inside the garage. It's very tight. But we got it in there. Just make sure to fold your side view mirrors in. And the next door neighbor REALLY doesn't like it if you pull in front of her walkway near the garage. But after she made a few colorful comments from her balcony, she went back into her place. No big deal. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marlo H.

Great House, Great Location, Great Host!

Loved everything about it. Traveled with 6 adults and a toddler - there was plenty of room for all of us. House was very well stocked with EVERYTHING we needed - to include beach chairs and beach towels. Outdoor patio was fantastic. We cooked all meals at the house and never moved our car. Small (expensive) market 2 blocks away along with a great little coffee stand and taco shop. Perfect. Host was very helpful with all of our questions. Overall 5 stars! Only negative is the garage is SMALL. Small sedan barely fit with a lot of tries, but the beach parking at the end of Mission Beach was great for our other vehicle. There is also a lady in the house next door that yelled at us during arrival and departure while unpacking/packing our cars, for what she thought was excessive noise (during the middle of the day....) We didn't let her ruin our stay :). Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Tracy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Unit is in a great location, but outside fire pit did not work, spray hose had numerous large leaks, light switches in bedrooms did not work, tv in master did not work, WiFi was hit or miss
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Family Fun

All four of us really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Home near the bay- mission beach

Great location, clean, nice inside. Front patio quiet with nice seating
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10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Wonderful condo!

It was a great place for a family vacation. Close to beach and a quiet and safe place.

10/10 Excellent

Quinton M.

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

816 Balboa Ct was clean, bright, and exceptionally well-provisioned.

We had such a great time and the location of the property was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Great location and great amenities!

We had so much fun here, close enough to everything you'd want to do and at the same time secluded if you want some quiet time!
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8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Great Location

We enjoyed easy access to both the bay and the beach. We also enjoyed time around the outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christie B., Upland ca

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

Overall great:)

Master bed was awesome:) Overall wonderful. Wi-Fi didn’t work the entire trip after calling every day. Kitchen was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Drift Vacation Homes

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Drift Vacation Homes is a company dedicated to putting the needs of our customers first. Our mission is to offer spotless accommodations that exceed your expectations. We understand the difficulties when deciding on your vacation rental and want to ensure that every listing is depicted accurately and transparently.

We are thrilled at the prospect of having you as our guest and providing you with an unforgettable vacation in stunning San Diego!

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