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Walk to the beach! Heart of Ocean Beach!

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The living area, bright and airy, complete with a sofa sleeper, Wi-Fi & Apple TV
Apple TV on the 48", LCD screen, wall-mounted television.
Have a soda and soak up the vintage feel!
The bedroom, with a queen-size bed.
Oooooh, so funky!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • SeaWorld
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Walk to the beach! Heart of Ocean Beach!

It's a little bit funky, it's a little bit retro, and it's ALL beachy fun!

Located in the heart of one of San Diego's most famous beach communities and within walking distance to the ocean and to the heart of the Ocean Beach community, our place offers everything you might need to rest, rejuvenate and have some fun in San Diego!

Not only are we right down the street from shopping, restaurants and entertainment, but we are mere minutes from San Diego's best beaches, including Pacific Beach, La Jolla and Del Mar. Sea World is right around the corner, Balboa Park is just a hop, skip and a jump away, and the Gaslamp District is about 10 minutes down Interstate 5. Let's just say we're about 10 minutes from almost any place you might want to visit in our amazing city, as well as the San Diego International Airport!

This home is a tastefully designed one-bedroom with a full kitchen that can sleep four. Our beach cottage features a queen-sized bed, along with a very comfortable sofa sleeper. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and amenities include free parking, free Wi-Fi, and Apple TV.

Guest Access

You will have access to the entire bungalow and all amenities, including the front yard outdoor space and, of course, sunny San Diego!

If you’re looking for a laid back beach to hang out like a local, look no further than Ocean Beach. This small beach town is a favorite among locals who spend their days surfing, sun bathing around the pier, hanging out and strolling through the many surf shops, taco stands and antique malls. Ocean Beach offers the pitch perfect throw-back groovy vibe of vintage SoCal, coupled with friendly locals, great dining, and a vibrant night life scene.

Nestled between the San Diego River and the hills of Point Loma, Ocean Beach is perfect for surfers to enjoy the waves created by jetties. The beach is super friendly for swimmers and sun bathers!

Getting around

A rental car is strongly recommended! Otherwise, Uber, Lyft and taxicabs are the best bets, but mediocre SoCal public transportation is also available. ;)

Photos were taken in 2015. Please expect normal wear and tear over that time period. Furniture and furnishings may be different than pictured as items are replaced and updated.

Property manager

Drew
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
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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
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Property Registration Number 620443, STR-01803L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Ocean Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Seaport Village and Westfield UTC are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Dog Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mission Beach - 13 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hodads Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kilowatt Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the beach! Heart of Ocean Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the beach! Heart of Ocean Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the beach! Heart of Ocean Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the beach! Heart of Ocean Beach! located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Ocean Beach Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Mission Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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. 54 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Definitely worth it for the location!

We had a great time and Drew/Aimee/Neal marketed this property exactly as it was. Ideal location and a really good rate. We'd stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric C.

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

Ocean Beach Retreat

The accommodations where clean and inviting. Host communicates well. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, bars and shops. Only suggestion would be a space heater and area rugs for the bedroom during the winter months as it was definitely colder than normal for San Diego. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Enjoyed the stay!

Great location! Cute place. It was our second time staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Two night stay

Pricy for basic digs. Living room furniture needs big upgrade. Couldn’t get Netflix to work. I get retro but Folgers coffee in place that is 250 per night and no sugar? Parking great. Cute neighborhood. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

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

Perfect and Safe Location

Property is exactly as described. Clean, quiet, and Drew is very responsive. As a single woman, I felt safe, even walking 15 minutes to dinner and back after dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

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

Lovely, bungalow and fantastic location!

We absolutely loved our stay in this bungalow. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Our daughter slept great on the pullout couch and there was plenty of space for all of us. The location is exceptional. The main street had many fantastic, unique shops, and restaurants. And it is just minutes to a beautiful beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna M.

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

Great home away from home

We took a short trip to san diego for our birthday and we really enjoyed the location of this place. The only downside is it is close tk the airport and you can hear the planes, but nothing some ear plugs or unisom wont fix haha
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

OB Weekend!

Fantastic place! Great location in walking distance to everything you need. Easy and prompt communication with owner/manager, place itself was comfortable, cozy and clean. Will definitely stay again next time in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

Cute bungalow

Very cute beach bungalow. 10 minute walk to beach. Five minute walk to eateries. Very close to lots of places such as Old Town and SDSU. Sunset cliffs were gorgeous. Lots of amenities in the place. Extra sheets and towels. Coffee maker was appreciated. Only suggestion is to bring earplugs as walls are thin and we did hear guests in adjacent unit. Owners were very responsive to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Anniversary getaway

Great location, cute place. No complaints. It was hot, but I guess there was abnormally hot weather when we were there. Opened the windows and turned on the fans and it cooled off pretty quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

epifanio r.

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

Great Place

Walking distance to everything you need, overall a great place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maura O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Review of Ocean Beach cottage

The property could have been cleaner overall. There were no sheets for the pull out couch. We needed to use the fans, but not all of them worked and they were very dirty. I needed to dust and clean them before using them. The location was great and near to where family were staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tammy C.

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

Clean on the inside, dilapidated on the outside, neighborhood felt unsafe.

I did not stay any nights at this property. I spent approximately 2 hours in the property. I paid for 5 nights in advance based on the description of the property. I ended up paying to stay at a hotel (additional $1500.00). It was my first visit to San DIego. The outside of the property appeared neglected and run down, as were the neighboring houses. The storm door was completely rusted over. There were multiple units facing each other (not facing the road). Upon entering the residence, it was very hot. The temperature reading on the thermostat was 94 degrees. The inside of the property was clean and as presented in the pictures, except much darker. I opened the windows and turned on a couple of fans. It remained very hot. I did not feel comfortable leaving the windows open through the night as they were all low and easily accessible by anyone. I did not feel safe. I did not feel comfortable. I notified the owner of the property and explained my situation. He did not respond for several hours but offered no remedies or solutions. I responded to the owner with greater explanation. He never responded. I have stayed at many VRBO properties over the past ten years. This was my worst experience with a property and the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

OB beach trip

Nice quiet neighborhood with convenience to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tess H.

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

Great location, works for a small family

Cozy beach house close to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ana Patricia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Could use some improvements but basics are all there.

This location is awesome and a great "bro pad". Definitely suited best for a couple or single person who is wanting to explore Ocean Beach. The accomodations for a third guest were not ideal so something to consider. Believe them when they say the place is aged. Cute décor, great location but could use some improvements (many of which I suggested for the next traveler(s).). Although our last morning there wasn't ideal, the communication with the owner and the response to our concerns were addressed quickly. Hopefully they took the feedback and put it to good use!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Denise V.

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

Great Location

Everything we needed was available. The house was clean although some improvements could be made, but that aside, we would come back to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer O., Singapore

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

Great location and responsive owner

We enjoyed our stay at the beach house! It is in a great location. The house is close to town with restaurants, stores, the beach, etc. Inside, the house is a bit dated, but for the price and location, it was well worth it. The owner was very responsive when we had questions and communicated with us throughout our stay as needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

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

Can’t beat the location

This was just perfect for our stay. Can walk easily to get coffee, food, and explore the local scene. Fun people watching at the beach and don’t forget to go to Sunset Cliffs at low tide.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

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

Perfect Place

Exactly what we were looking for as base to visit friends and family over Thanksgiving. Close to beach and restaurants. Clean property and easy communication with host. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great place

Perfect for small family, easy walk to the beach. Owner very responsive. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mikala d.

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

great location

there were a few things that could be improved upon but overall we had a great stay. it does get warm (like the other reviews mentioned) but we werent there during the day for the most part so it wasnt a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

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

Good place

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy a short beach walk access get away

Property as described. The queen bed was just not enough room to sleep comfortably as we have king size. Decided to cook one evening as there were plenty of cooking and eating utensils provided, even oils and some spices in the cupboard. Coffee maker and filters worked fine. We brought our ground coffee. The afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00 pm heated up the unit. Better plan on activities outside during the time. Drew was helpful I recommending activities when we emailed him. He would email reply nimbly. Parking in rear use the lane way. When we arrived the street parking was full in front. That’s was a relief to find but not until we had to walk to make several trips to unpack our vehicle. Once we spent the entire day we made it work for us. Location down street lead straight to ocean about 5 short blocks. Easy walking distance to downtown Ocean Beach restaurants and shops. Sunsets were the end of the days treat. Weather in the 70. Beautiful. Great little find. Thanks Drew for being a gracious host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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