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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC

Newly Listed -

Property located on Bayside Drive within a few steps from the bay and a short walk to the ocean. Property offers views of the bay just outside your front door. Within walking distance of most of the popular restaurants, coffee shops, and bars that mission beach offers.

Home is a small detached cottage that offers everything that you can possibly need for a small family or couple. It is equipped with a full bedroom and bathroom as well as a small kitchen, bistro sitting area and family room. Outside arrangements include a small private court yard to grill or just hang out and enjoy the nice weather that the San Diego coast offers.

Parking - 1 compact car in the garage.
Beach Accessories: 2 beach cruisers (Bikes), 2 beach chairs, beach towels, and beach umbrella
Grill, Outside sitting area,
Flat screen / Led TV with internet
Outdoor fire pit - propane (available in fall/winter/spring), Air conditioning

*** This is a vintage cottage built in the 1940's and has lower ceiling heights in some areas, with doorways and structural beams being approximately 6 ft. in height***

Property manager

Josh & April

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR-04371L, 645746

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Beach and Mission Bay, while Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 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.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jyl S.

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

A HIDDEN GEM!!

If you are looking for a clean, cozy vintage 1940's beach cottage this is a definite MUST STAY! Perfect for a couples get away -steps away from Mission Bay and a couple blocks from Pacific Beach, complete with restaurants, coffee shops and beach shops. Super tiny garage on site, but our SUV (Chevy Blazer) fit, and we walked everywhere. Definitely want to come back!! Thank you Josh & April!J Scholl
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy J.

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

Prime Location, great stay.

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. This is a very small home, which we are used to so we loved it. If you are more than 2 people you will want a larger place. Lots of old charm, and the location is perfect for walking to both bayside & pacific walkways & beaches. It's within walking distance to many restaurants & bars, and a full service grocery store. The hosts provided essential cooking utensils, pots and pans, microwave & coffee maker, and stove/oven. We cooked about 50% and ate out 50%. Hosts were very responsive upon check in and when we had questions, very accommodating. They provided beach chairs, beach towels and bikes too along with a nice gas grill and a nice outdoor seating area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haylie B.

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

Perfect little spot

Everything about this stay was perfect. The location was perfect. They have bikes available in the garage so you don’t have to worry about renting any which was a huge plus since that was our form of transportation. The communication with the property owner was excellent.Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

krista s.

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

PS People

We loved the location & it worked great for the two of us. We would stay again. Josh was very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mixed emotions

The location of this property is perfect. One half block from the bay and block and half from ocean. So it is very convenient for walks. There is also a nice grassy area to takes the pups to. There are many good restaurants within walking distance. Where I'm a little disappointed is there aren't any reading lamps in main room or bedroom, only overhead room lights. A couple of ceiling fans would work wonders, but there is a window A/C unit that works well. There isn't a microwave which would make things much nicer. The couch is dirty and the blanket that they have covering it needs a good washing, which is reflected in my scoring. Also there was an ant problem in the kitchen. The garage is nice to have but difficult to get into and out of. It is a cozy little place and overall comfortable I did enjoy my stay. Thank you Josh and April.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorene G.

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

Great location, quiet neighborhood, perfect for two.

The cottage has great potential but needs some TLC. Contacted owner and he say they would take care of the items I mentioned. If he does it us a good rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marina P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basic needs met

The listing is accurate. It is a VERY small space so if you are 5’5 or taller you are going to be doing a LOT of ducking. The shower is a removable showerhead and the pressure is fine, but it leaks a lot from the attachment to the wall. Because the ceilings are so low, the bottom of the shower curtain sits quite a but in the shower so i felt kinda gross when the water would pool and soak the curtain, so i just had to change the way i put the curtain so it didn’t do that. The couch was visibly dirty and stained and so was the chair in the living room. The location was great, but the garage definitely will only fit a compact car like the listing says. Its basically a shed they use as a garage. The patio furniture was all torn and worn so it wasn’t appealing to sit in. There were no dish towels just paper towels so i had to dry the dishes with paper towels. It seems like there really is very little care in this place. The hosts were very nice and helpful, but once you book he said they call you with the instructions instead of sending them so be aware of that. It was a place to stay, but I would not stay here again, and i would definitely not recommend a family staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Cute little beach cottage

Mission beach cottage was comfortable and had easy access to Mission beach and bay. Centrally located. Enjoyed the bikes and beach toys. Manager was friendly and very helpful during check in and out. Will enjoy renting this cottage during next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vintage Beach Cottage with toys

Comfy cozy cottage in a very convenient location for walking to bay, beach and restaurants. Those over 6ft will not clear doorways, but the low ceilings are part of the charm. Both bed and couch were comfortable. Greatly appreciated the sand chairs, bikes and beach towels to use whenever we were inspired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The location was everything! Having the bikes and the beach chairs, towels and toys was so nice it made beach days great. Having a kitchen and dishes for meals was nice. There is a grocery store not far from the cottage, which saves us money from not eating out every meal. However, the beds and bedding left much to be desired. The mattress on the bed was uncomfortable and the hide-a-bed was unusable. The hide-a-bed sheets were dirty upon arrival. My daughter had to sleep on the actual couch instead of the bed. I would say this rental is only for 2 people-3 made it tight. Other than the beds, it is a cozy cottage in a fabulous location for San Diego fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy V.

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

Awesome location

We loved our stay here. It was close to everything we needed. The beach on the ocean or the bay were just steps away. Plenty of places to eat within walking distance. The grocery store was only a 1/2 mile away. There are a couple bikes there to cruise around on. There are a couple beach chairs(back pack style) to take to the beach. We were able to park our Jetta in the garage. I’m 6’2” so I had to duck in a few low places in the ceiling of the house. We will return to this place when we go back to SD for some beach time.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Excellent location and dog friendly

The property is described well in listing. WiFi, TV and streaming. There were heaters and air conditioners. Bed slept well. The cottage is quaint and has charm. Loved the patio off the kitchen. Lots of outdoor space and our dog loved the patio. Everything we needed to make coffee, toaster to have morning bagels and toast. A refrigerator, gas stove and garbage disposal. Garage is precious in mission Bay Area - due to parking issues. Garage small but it worked. 2 bikes, 2 beach chairs and an umbrella for the beach or bay. The bay was 2 houses away by sidewalk. The beach is short walk. Restaurants close by to walk to as well. If you like character and charm this is the place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

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

Dream Place

Great host. Great location. Great unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

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

Headroom

Had we known all of the doorways were less than 6’ tall we would have passed on this quaint little cottage. Other than that we enjoyed the location, having bikes available, walking on all the great paths up and down the coast and around the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

The perfect place

With the beach just foot steps away I knew I would love this place. The cottage was perfect for our stay. The sights and sounds of Mission Blvd were exactly as I imagined. Everything was in close proximity which made seeing the sights that much easier. I highly recommend Josh and April’s quaint cottage. I look forward to a return trip next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beliza S.

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

Cute beach bungalow

Perfect little beach hut for my husband and I for a weekend. Great location, cute courtyard and we enjoyed the bikes. Interior cute but tight bedroom and bath but good shelves and hooks, linens and full length mirrors, lots of outlets. Down side was no pod coffee maker,low ceiling, smell of smoker but owner will address that, hard to find and small garage. Owner very responsive and seems to want to make your trip a great experience. Recommend a binder to explain ac and heater and tv (only smart tv). Oh, you can walk to great restaurants and 1/2 block to bay and then 1 1/2 block to Pacific and two beach chairs to go enjoy. We would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamila W.

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

Adorable Beach House

First of all, the location was amazing. It was quiet and peaceful. We were just steps from Mission Bay beach and just a couple of blocks from Pacific Beach. The house was small, but exactly what we needed for our stay. It was sparkly clean and decorated in blues and whites that immediately gave you a "beach feel" when you entered. It had a good-sized, paved backyard with very nice outdoor furniture; a conversation set with couch and rockers, a table and chairs for outdoor dining and a fire pit that we enjoyed every night. The garage was small, but our Mercedes SUV fit inside with no problem. Josh, the owner, was very nice, accommodating to our wishes and, most importantly, easy to contact. We are definitely planning a return trip for a much longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee B.

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

Fabulous

My daughter and I stayed here for Spring Break and I just can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay! The cottage is PERFECTLY located to everything. We didn’t have a car and were pretty much able to walk and bike to everything in the area. The cottage is the perfect size for a couple or other pair. We arrived at 1:00am and had no problem finding the place or getting inside. Josh was SUPER helpful and responded quickly if we needed anything. Would totally recommend this place!!! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Denise L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

First off the location is great. The beach cruisers were a nice addition to get around the local area. There is a garage for a small car. The bed was comfortable and linens clean. The courtyard was nice. We had a great time A few things would make it better. The couch was stained and dirty, we used beach towels to sit on it. Only one wash cloth was provided in the bathroom for two of us for a four day stay. In order to get the bathroom door to close, it is a loud slam, the shelf that is in the bathroom was falling off the wall. If you have kiddos that need help bathing, I would not recommend. The kitchen was usable but barren. A couple more dish towels and plates would be helpful. There is no microwave which would have been helpful to reheat leftovers, save on washing pots and pans, and the stove top/oven heat up the entire kitchen when on. Although there is a large outside table in the courtyard, the inside kitchen table is a tiny metal table for two. The kitchen is small, but has room if you are creative. The check in process was a phone call. It is helpful if the information is online. Playing phone tag is not the most convenient. Some driving suggestions would be helpful as the "court" that it is addressed to is only a walking path. Maps kept telling us to turn down a street that was non drivable. It is located in an area with one way alleyways, so if you missed the turn on the "court" you then have to drive a few blocks and circle back around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhel S.

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

Super cute, great stay

This was a super cute little beach cottage. Everything was clean. Josh was very responsive. The beach is just a short walk away. And it was awesome that they had bikes we could use so we didn’t have to rent. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica J.

Liked: Location

Cute place, bad mold

Cottage location is really great. Good casual places to eat within walking distance. Lots of younger people there so we felt a bit like oldsters in that crowd. The place is sweet. Bad mold problem and I am allergic to mold so it was a tough week for me. Also, if you are over about 5 ft. 10 inches tall you will need to duck a lot. If I was 40 years younger and not allergic to mold it would have been the best. No microwave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Adorable Beach Cottage

We live in Seattle. I'm so shocked at the affordability of this little cottage. Tiny, yes. Beach accessibility? Yes. Walking distance to restaurants and a small store? Yes. My 2 girls and I love quirky old homes and this fit the bill. Full size fridge and freezer, pantry storage, and a gas stove, which was amazing. The owner was very responsive and kind. I couldn't fit my rental CRV in the garage. I'm positive a more skilled parker could. I found a parking hack nearby. Comfortable bed and a super quirky shower/ bath (had to wade in to adjust the water for my kids but they thought it was awesome). All the kitchen items we needed. No shampoo or conditioner or bathroom items which is fine because we prefer our own. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joe S.

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

Beach Property

My wife and I were here in early February. We love visiting San Diego and had never stayed this close to the beach. Bottom line, we liked it. First, the downside. Older, small house. Limited kitchen. Some parts are kind of funky….like the shower/tub entry and low doorways. If you are large people, this might not be a good fit. On the plus side, and there are many, the location is fantastic! Very urban/dense feel (houses packed together….small narrow streets.) Extremely safe feeling and walkable….to the bay and ocean. Far enough from the main thru street that you don’t hear road noise at night. Small shops nearby. We were there during the atmospheric river, so the ocean area was cold and wet. But I can only imagine how enjoyable it would be in good weather to be only a minute away from watching the surf and sunsets. There’s also a nice little backyard, which we never got to use due to inclement weather. The bed is comfortable. And the shower water is hot...almost immediately. The wall heater unit failed, but Josh (the owner) was great and got us some space heaters which really warmed up that little house. I must tell you that the place really grew on us the longer we stayed (5 days). It’s well worth the price. We would definitely rent again. Thanks Josh, we had a great experience, even if the weather sucked.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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