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Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Modern, light kitchen
Breakfast nook!
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 559.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!

The perfect place for your perfect beach vacation! This Mission Beach charmer is just 3 doors down from Mission Bay and just a minute's walk to the ocean, Belmont Park and the famous Big Dipper Roller Coaster, as well as many restaurants/activities. The location couldn't be more central!
Great for a family of 4 or two couples. The large patio allows for a great place to relax or have a BBQ! And the one-car garage is a commodity in Mission Beach. With hardwood floors, lots of light in the living room, a flat screen TV, fully stocked kitchen, free wi-fi, and all the beach equipment you will need (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, beach towels), this is a great place to spend your next vacation. Just bring your flip flops and sunscreen!
We have beach cruisers, a 2 person kayak and paddle boards available for a nominal rental fee, ready for your use when you arrive. Each unit has exclusive use of their own side of the patio with patio table and 4 chairs. Black out curtains in the bedroom are a plus for sleeping in or snoozing after a fun day in the sun.
And if you have a baby, we offer free use of our pack and play, umbrella stroller and portable high chair!

Property manager

Karin Watkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes! Children of any age are welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
With permission from owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the patio, never inside please!
Guest to complete rental waiver and submit a copy of current driver's license.

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 605101, STR-01460L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Belmont Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Point - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING! located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Belmont Park and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Stay

Perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne b.

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

Close to beach

Weather was rainy and cool, but our cottage was cozy and warm! Location was good for beach walking and getting to places in San Diego, LaJolla, Pacific Beach and Ocean BeachWould recommend this host/property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Excellent cottage and location

Excellent location and cottage
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Fabulous Stay

The cottage is in the perfect location! Steps from the bay, blocks from the beach and Belmont Park and close to so many restaurants. It had everything you would need including rentable bikes, SUPs and a kayak. Enjoyed coffee and breakfast on the front patio. Garage was a bonus. Karin and Mark were easy to work with and very accommodating. Easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Great location close to the beach and perfect for our family vacaction

We spent 5 days here in November for a family vacation with our 2 year old son and had a great time. The location was perfect with just a short walk to the beach and Belmont Park. We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed

We really enjoyed our stay. Very convenient to water and boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Great location

I loved how we were able to rent bikes and stand up paddleboards...used the bikes a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anita G.

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

Family Visit

We picked this property since it had a garage & our 2021 Ford Explorer fit! The kitchen was like I was at home - it had anything and everything a person could want! We loved the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Great space and access

The property was nicely appointed and provided plenty of room for us. We liked the quick access to the beach and fast path to get to the freeway. The area was largely very quiet day and night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Very clean, great location, had everything we needed for a fun long weekend.

This property is very clean, very spacious. The owner was very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great spot and place!

Fantastic!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Quaint and convenient

Great choice for our Mission Beach stay! Easy to get to the very active beach side and even easier to access the quiet bay side. Comfy bed, nice bathroom and kitchen — and a great value for the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Amazing home!!

This home was perfect! Had everything we needed for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and futon. The owner left the cutest message on the kitchen board for our family and fur-babies. The owner made us feel welcomed. She also left my fur-babies treats and dog bowls. The home also had many usable items for the beach. It came with a washer and dryer which was very convenient. It was a perfect home close and walking distance to the beach, bay area, belmont park, shops and restaurants. The owner was also fast with communication and was very kind. I recommend this home 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariel C.

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

Great location, cute place!!

The location is great! Walking distance to the marina and beach, the park, coffee, food. Paddleboards at the rental were super convenient we were able to just pick up and go. The rental was clean and the patio was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Great Spot!

We really enjoyed our stay! It is walking distance from Belmont Park and the Bay. The park across the street is great for kids and the Italian restaurant across the street is very good. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. We would definitely love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

Central location- perfect for long weekend

We stayed on Mission Beach for a long weekend celebrating our anniversary. It was perfect. Easy access to everything. The house was very clean and perfect for the two of us. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had such a great stay here! Karin was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The house was lovely and in such a perfect location. Could not be happier!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

aly a., Kirkland WA

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

Wonderful cottage!

We had a great vacation! Karin was super responsive and a great host! We could walk or ride bikes most anywhere! She had everything we needed - beach chairs, towels, etc!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Pandemic Respite and back in touch with beauty of nature.

An easy relaxing stay, with all the home comforts. The location was marvelous. There was a lot of home comforts with books and games and everything you need in the kitchen including a pod coffee machine! Very well managed property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

A true gem!

Wonderful little house with a great location that is close to the beach, the bay, Belmont Park and other attractions. Having sand toys, beach chairs, beach umbrella, bikes and paddle boards available made the stay perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon W.

Fantastic

Had a great time with my Son and girlfriend. Great place for a getaway, and amazing location. I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shakira S.

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

Great long term stay

Second time staying at this property for 2 months. It’s perfect for one person and could easily accommodate two and a dog (I brought my dog). Property is clean and close to everything I needed. The Fit Athletic club, ocean beach/riffs yoga studio, blue palm coffee shop and the beach and bay. I’ll definitely come back to spend time in the sun! Owner is incredibly responsive and kind as well :)
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Great location, comfortable home

My family of five enjoyed our stay. Everything was comfortable and as described. The location is great: close to the beach, SeaWorld and lots of other attractions. The neighbors were quiet and it was great having a garage to park in. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

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

Perfect Mission Beach Getaway!

We loved our stay at Karin's Cottage in Mission Beach! The house is perfectly situated a block from the beach. We could wake up, enjoy coffee on the private deck, and then head out for a run on the beach. Was great to be able to use the bikes to run errands in the area as well. Hope to be able to return soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katarina B.

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

Wonderful!

We loved our stay at Karin's place. The location was awesome, easy access to everything. She was even kind enough to let us check in early so our baby could nap while the place was still being cleaned. We loved the outside porch area, it was perfect for our toddler. I also was very impressed with the kitchen pots/pans, dishes etc. You never know what you are going to get sometimes and we appreciate nice cookware! Thank you Karin for such an awesome stay for our famiy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karin Watkins

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My husband, Mark, and I are proud to be the owners of Island Court Cozy Cottage! We purchased this property in June of 2013 and have been enjoying our role as property managers and vacation hosts! We both grew up in San Diego and went to college here so we know the area well! We have 2 kids, ages 25 and 22 now, and have been creating many memories with them in our cottage, when it is not already reserved!

Why they chose this property

We chose this cottage because we love hanging out in Mission Beach! There seems to be something to do for everyone! We looked at properties for a year and half and knew this would be perfect for us the moment we saw it! We loved the front patio, just being able to relax there with a good book or BBQ with friends. We also felt the location was ideal, as it is within walking distance of everything we like to do ~ biking on the boardwalk, taking the kids to the roller coaster, swimming in the ocean or jogging along the bay... We've had a lot of fun remodeling and creating a comfortable, beachy home away from home, always looking for ways to make it even more perfect for our guests!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location!!! So close to everything! Beach rental shops on the same block (or if you don't want to pay the higher prices, we have 4 beach cruisers, a kayak and 2 paddle boards available to rent for next to nothing!!) We also have baby items for your use, including a pack and play, high chair, and umbrella stroller. Washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen, garage, wi-fi, videos, AC, boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs and beach towels all included. And I am always available if you have any questions or need anything! It is my pleasure taking good care of my guests!!!

Languages:

English

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