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Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

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Three blocks from the  IB fishing pier. No license is required to catch dinner!
Enjoy Bar B Que dinners on the ocean facing deck. Cool breezes & sun tanning.
Confortable prívate patio deck with beautiful views!
Living area
Living and dining area!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Imperial Beach, CA
  • Imperial Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SDM-Brown Field Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Kids bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living room with 2 bed sofas that opens up to a king size

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

The PENTHOUSE at Palm Plaza! This unique property is the largest in Palm Plaza complex with our beautiful ocean views patio deck!! VERY SPACIOUS! With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, fire place in living & dining room, lots of windows, large wrap around ocean facing deck with BarBeQue and patio furniture, fully equipped kitchen, dish washer, washer and dryer, 4 flat screen TVs, cable with PREMIUM movie channels, PANORAMIC WiFi , F/P, original water color art of local attractions. 1 (one) assigned carport under unit, the Penthouse is on a 3rd floor (no elevator). Good exercise!

The layout of beds in the Penthouse is as fallow:
1st bedroom has a FULL SIZE BED, personal AC, ceiling fan and floor fan.
2nd bedroom has a QUEEN SIZE BED, ceiling fan, floor fan and personal AC.
3rd bedroom (kids bedroom) has a set of bunk beds twin size each and a futon twin size, floor fan.
Living area has 2 sofa sleepers that open up to a king size bed each, floor fan.

The Penthouse is in a THIRD FLOOR at Palm Plaza complex, no elevators, no AC, just stairs, good exercise!

Imperial Beach is a small, laid-back town of about 25,000 people and it's less busy than most beach areas in San Diego County. There are at least 8 restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the condo. There is a well-stocked 7-11 and Leon’s convenience stores and a taco shop about 20 yards away, and two coffee houses within 200 yards. There are many fine restaurants Sea 180, Thai food, Brigantine, Coronado Brewing, Mike Hess brewing, including several at the Hotel Del Coronado, in the beautiful and very exclusive city of Coronado, located about 8 miles north of Imperial Beach along the 'Silver Strand' that separates the Pacific Ocean from San Diego Bay. The condo is located on 177 Palm Avenue, which is a major street further to the east, but by the time it gets to the beach, it's a two-lane road. To get to the beach from the condo, it's a walk of about 200 yards crossing one street, Seacoast Drive, which is controlled by a four way stop sign.

Imperial Beach has wide sandy beaches, all of which are publicly accessible. The surf is excellent, the area just north of the Imperial Beach Pier and another area about 1 mile south are among the best surfing locations in Southern California. The City of Imperial Beach has been working to emphasize the surfing theme, and the plentiful public art reflects that. There are two beach-front public parks within walking distance of the condo, one at the foot of the Imperial Beach Pier. The pier is about 300 yards long and there's a restaurant at the end. Even at prime time on weekends. it's easy to find a place to set up at Imperial Beach. No alcohol is allowed at the beach or in the public parks and the public places are very family-friendly. Imperial Beach is not a 'party' area compared to other San Diego County beaches such as Mission Beach or Pacific Beach.

Easy walking distance to the beach, all shops, restaurants and historic pier. Enjoy small beach town unhurried atmosphere, estuary, ocean and bay. Also close to Coronado and San Diego for more shopping, restaurants and water activities. Close to Coronado, Las Americas outlet mall, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Lego Land and Baja California Mexico. Bring your passport when you visit in case you want to go to Baja California, México.

COVID 19 updates:
Over this year a lot has changed and we are constantly learning. We appreciate all your business and are thankful for those that have continued to travel and book our property with confidence, throughout all this chaos of Covid. We are following all the EXTRA PRECAUTIONS WITH CLEANING AND SANITIZING and have reached out to VRBO/HomeAway and local authorities for advice on Covid regulations for travelers.

It’s been a constantly changing environment and working space for our staff as well. I think we’re handling it all pretty good. Are we perfect? No. There’s no such thing as true perfection. With that said keep in mind, there’s always going to be someone who disagrees or doesn’t understand what is going on and is quick to pass judgement.

The only thing we ask, is reach out to us, let us know if you feel like something is important and we’ll do our best to address it if is in the reach of our hands.

*Our standard Winter and Summer rental rates are subject to change without notice.
*QUOTE IS BASED ON 6 (six) GUESTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN OVER 12 MONTHS,any additional guest will be charged an additional guest fee, per person, per night plus tax at season fee. WE DO GREET OUR GUESTS IN PERSON.
* CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WEEK MINIMUM STAY 5 nights
* NO PARTIES ARE ALLOWED IN OUR PROPERTY.
*The REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT will be released to the person in which the reservations was made, after departure of guests (1 to 2 days), the property will be completely checked for no damages to the property, including keys of property, furniture, appliances, windows, doors, televisions, tvs remote controls, WI-Fi modem, patio furniture, linens, towels, blankets, bedcovers, kitchen equipment, etc). It will take 4 to 8 business days to show up on your account after CHECK OUT DATE, as long as our property and belongings are in the working conditions as guests received them at CHECK IN DATE AND TIME.

Property manager

Emilia and John Haupt III
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Respect the house & your neighbor always!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in certain areas.

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
Note from host: Respect the house & your neighbor always!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Imperial Beach

Located in Imperial Beach, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. 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 USS Midway Museum. Travelling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Imperial Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Imperial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Diego Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Silver Strand State Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 13 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Ave Trolley Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Tin Fish Imperial Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Panchos Taco Shop - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! located?

Located in Imperial Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Imperial Beach and San Diego Bay. Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado Municipal Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 125 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Great space!

The condo is spacious and has excellent views and locations. We enjoyed the opportunity to gather our family and enjoy meals and special time together. The beach town was quiet in the middle of winter, but things were open and the opportunities for dining were amenable. We want to go back in the summer and do things it was too cold for in December.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Great stay

Loved the view from the penthouse deck. Really good communication from the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie F.

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

Good Place and Great Host

The place was perfect for us and we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen D.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was exactly what we were looking for! Close to everything and right on the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

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

Vacation

Very clean and spacious place. Great walking distance to the beach. Great rooftop deck with a great view. Id go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lalonna w.

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

Great place

We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silveria D.

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

Great location

Overall it was great only downside was didn’t have AC
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil W., Federal Way, USA

Excellent place - fun atmosphere

Thank you for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Clean, cozy, close to the beach!

Great place to stay in San Diego area! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C., Phoenix AZ

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

Great hosts

Wonderful location clean and super friendly hosts ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Plenty of room for all of us.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of room for all of us and very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

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

This was a great location and my family enjoyed the view.

The property was great. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Another awesome stay!

A wonderful home away from home. Ideal for our family.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert V., Bellville

Great property by the beach

Very comfortable and convenient...great access to beach...great part of town
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Wonderful place to gather as a family!

Great location and great communication from our hosts! The penthouse and private patio made for a wonderful place to gather, relax, and enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leon G.

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

Great place for a weekend!!!

The place was just what we needed. Close to the beach and many restaurants. Easy to get to and check in was a breeze!! The owners even paid for a couple of cases of water due to an E-coli warning from a recent tropical storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Great place

We loved everything about the place and location!! Thank you for being such great hosts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Great location, love Imperial Beach!

We loved our stay in the Penthouse. John & Emily were great hosts & quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Krystalyn J.

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

Wonderful property

Place was clean and an amazing stay. Host was great and very informative on local places to eat, shop and visit. Check in was easy and communication was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is close to the beach and it was great to see the water from the living room. There are good nearby restaurants and it's very close to the highway. The host was kind and communicative. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

Wonderful

The patio was great and the neighborhood was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

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

Great get away

The house was clean and comfortable. Fantastic location, and very helpful hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Friends/Family getaway

We enjoyed our time in San Diego and this location was great. The close proximity to the beach and sitting on the patio watching sunrise and sunset were amazing. Thank you John and Emilia for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Livengood W.

Great location and plenty of room

The condo was lovely and there was plenty of room for our family. Emily had lots of helpful tips for th area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Condo by the beach

This condo was wonderful. Iris conveniently located walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The owners were very cooperative with checking in/out and recommending places to go. I would recommend this condo to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Emilia and John Haupt III

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Born in Philadelphia and raised there. attended West Chester State University, and Bloomsburgh State University for graduate degree in Audiology. I have worked in the private label Tea & Coffee business on the East Coast and later moved to San Diego in 1989 and to Imperial Beach in 1998. Have worked here as Restaurant Owner (Beach Club Grille & Woodies Cantina), as an Audiologist in Private Practice and operator of vacation rentals.
I have been active with the Chamber of Commerce, the Boy's and Girl's Club and served on the board of a number of HOAs. One year I was voted Business Man of the Year in IB. I live both in IB and in Mexico and enjoy both for what they are and provide to us.
I enjoy supporting the arts, family life and taking care of animals in need. My hobbies include sailing, the beach, friends, listening to music and it seems, repairing cars in inconvenient places.

Why they chose this property

In the heart of the beach area, with restaurants, pubs and easy access in and out of town. One of the more unique properties in IB with an huge ocean facing deck. The views are incredible and wrap around the entire property, from mountain sun rises in the morning to ocean sunsets in the evening.

What makes this property unique

360 degree views of surroundings. Huge ocean facing wrap around deck with white water views. Bar B Que in the open fresh air while toasting the sunset!
High speed wireless internet, fireplace and a total of 4 flat screen TVs with cox cable and premium HBO & Starz movie channels, high speed WiFi , boogie boards, beach chairs, beach toys.local original water color artwork of Imperial Beach tourist attractions.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests