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Beach Cottage - 4th from Ocean, Private Patio, Ocean View, now with A/C

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View of cottage as you return from the beach.
Sliding glass door open to front patio.
Bedroom has a ceiling fan and window with shades and curtains.
Family room with large sliding glass door that opens to front patio.
Fully stocked kitchen with bar counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 770.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beach Cottage - 4th from Ocean, Private Patio, Ocean View, now with A/C

Enjoy this single story, fully furnished beach house in North Mission Beach less than 100 feet to the boardwalk and beach. With 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, and a 1-car garage, it is ideal for families.

*** see notes below description about minimum stay requirements.

This lovely beach home has beautiful flooring, large windows and sliding glass doors, clean, comfortable furnishings, and an HD flat screen TV. Each room has a remote controlled heating / air conditioning unit so you can adjust temperature by room to your comfort.

A large sliding glass door opens the family room to the front patio which has ocean views and upscale patio furniture. You can enjoy meals on the patio table and inside on a round dining table that seats 4 (or 6 using included table top expansion). Kitchen is fully stocked with appliances, dishes, cookware, and flatware needed to prepare meals with your family. It also has a dishwasher for easy cleanup.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed. The second bedroom sleeps 3 in bunk beds and a twin trundle bed. There is also a roll-away bed and pack-n-play (use your own sheets for pack-n-play) that can be used. The couch in the family room has a back that clicks down to make a bed that is just under full size (comfortable for one adult). The bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom with a bathtub/shower. There is a door to the side of the house from the bathroom where there is an additional outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after the beach.

The cottage is stocked with clean, high quality linens, bath towels, beach towels, as well as a few beach chairs and sand toys. It also includes 2 beach cruiser bikes (bring your own helmets) and a barbecue (propane BBQ) on the front patio.

Rental includes Roku TV, high-speed cable internet, WiFi, and one car garage parking.

The single car garage is big enough for vehicles up to 189 inches in length (fits most compact and mid-size SUVs but not full-size SUVs). To check your vehicle length, search Google. Example search: length of 2021 Nissan Sentra. Google answer: 182.7"

Side gates lock for added security.

Located in North Mission Beach, this cottage is on a quiet court surrounded by long-term residents and owners. It is the fourth property from the beach, less than a 30 second walk to the boardwalk and sand. Vanitie Court is one of the narrower parts of Mission Beach so it is also a short walk to Mission Bay. There are many restaurants, shops and activities all within walking distance.

Centrally located, this affordable rental is close to lots of beaches: Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Ocean Beach. It is a short drive to Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, museums, and Downtown San Diego Gaslamp District.

Sorry: no smoking, parties or pets.

* * * Generally for the summer we will require a minimum of 7 nights. We will consider shorter rental periods on request. Mid-week rentals that start and end between Sunday and Friday will be considered for a 2 or 3-night minimum. We are willing to work with you if your dates are flexible and if you are filling a short vacancy in our calendar.

Property manager

Sven Haynie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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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
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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
Maximum reservation of 28 nights. We only accept short-term rentals.

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
Property Registration Number 519023, STR-03796L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.4 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.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Cottage - 4th from Ocean, Private Patio, Ocean View, now with A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage - 4th from Ocean, Private Patio, Ocean View, now with A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Cottage - 4th from Ocean, Private Patio, Ocean View, now with A/C?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Cottage - 4th from Ocean, Private Patio, Ocean View, now with A/C located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location cannot be beat. Right by the beach, easy walk over to the bay. The only real issue we had was that, even though we had the smallest car possible (under the number of inches mentioned in the owners instructions) there was no way we could park it in the garage. it wasn't the size of the garage that mattered as much as the angle getting it into the garage. With all the stuff in the alleyway, we could not swing the car wide enough to get it at an angle where we could get in the garage. We gave up after 15 minutes, which was a huge bummer because we were just going to uber until we saw it had a garage.Also, not an issue for us, but the layout might be difficult if you have young kids. The layout was such that the living room went into the bedroom with the bunk beds, which led into the bathroom, and then through there to the master. So if you are hoping to put your kids down and then stay up later (or get up earlier), you will have to tiptoe through their room to get to the bathroom and master bedroom. Having the patio area was very nice. We didn't have much time to use it, but definitely would have if given the opportunity. Lots of seating.Only other comment i would make is that the towels are pretty threadbare and should probably be upgraded sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erik R.

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

Stay

Needs to invest in a couple new couches but great location and would be great if it were a bit more comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

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

Well located

The property was just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Just what we needed!

The location is tough to beat…having the ocean and bayside literally steps from your day is so amazing. The house is fairly basic but that’s what we expected (and could afford). Everything you need is within a short walk or drive. If you’re ok with things being a little basic and not sparkling clean (tough to maintain so close to the ocean), then this little gem could be a great place for your stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firoz S.

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

Good location

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian D.

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

Nice place with everything we needed

The house came with everything we needed. We enjoyed the bikes and the outdoor games and beach things. Kitchen could use some new sharper knifes but everything else was fine. Enough space for the four of us, conveniently located close to the grocery store and beach. An overall ok stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

No frills cottage close to the beach

We had a very enjoyable stay at this cottage. Nothing fancy, but it was clean, great location, and I wish I was still sitting on the front patio listening to the ocean! Layout is a bit unusual, I think it would be a bit awkward for more than a few people, due to having the single bathroom between the two bedrooms. Only suggestion I would make is to label the keys, as each gate had a different key and I spent a few minutes every time trying to locl/unlock things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kodie h.

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

Beach recharge

It was a nice little spot to recharge the batteries! The area was nice. Pre check-in information was very detailed and thorough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Cozy beach home

Beautiful cozy beach home. We spent a week here and didn’t want to leave. Felt like home away from home. Less than a 1 minute walk to the ocean and 2 minutes to the bay. Great food all around and easy to rent anything needed for the beach. Cant wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa B.

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

Cottage

The location is perfect! Neighbors were quiet, location was safe. The place was exactly as advertised and Sven was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Great place

We’ve always said on the bayside but ventured to the beach side this year. The house is cozy and quiet. Would definitely recommend for a small group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BJ M.

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

Beach Vacay

Nice cottage in a great location. Was walking distance to many of the places that I was going too. Perfect spot for a getaway. Would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location / awful accommodation

This host is banking location & not about care of the property.Other hosts invited us in so we compared it to others in the neighborhood. Much of the listing is inaccurate. The photographs are out of date."Amenities" are listed multiple times but are still absent at the property. For example: There is no tv or cable except for a Roku. There are no "premium linens" anywhere. Towels & washcloths appear to be from the ASPCA thrift store.Though listed, there were no paper towels. The house has not been vacuumed or mopped ever. All the windowsills & thresholds are filthy so when you do open a window be prepared for dirt, sand & aged grime. Every seating surface & every cushion has some sort of stain on it. You will fear sitting in who knows what: fudge?Peanut butter?Or something more dastardly? Rugs & dangerously installed floors are dirty exhibiting stains and neglect.Watch your step. Your 1st encounter will be the unkempt patio, Then the dirty windows and stained curtains. Be wary of the trundle bed.Listing states that there is a parking spot & garage this is not true.There is only a single car garage which is manageable for smaller vehicles if you are willing to move the neighbors' trash cans to maneuver. Photographs are all out of date. Be aware the Jack & Jill bathroom requires passing through the bunkbedroom. A stay with 6 or 7 people in this house will be a challenge. Better if you keep your shoes on and don't sit down.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alice R.

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

75 steps to the beach

Sunsets were amazing. We enjoyed our stay. The little cottage met all our needs. Good thing I had a mini cooper that I could fit in the garage with a couple tries (though could have been my poor parking skills.) Wonderful location. Grocery and laundry within walking distance among many and varied restaurants. Enjoyed people watching and surfers.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Winter Break Vacation

My grandson, who lives in Washington, was on winter break so we all met in San Diego (where my son and his family live). We had a great visit and this VRBO was our "home base" for fun. Although it was February, we enjoyed the beach and appreciated the beach items provided by the landlords, including the bicycles. The patio was wonderful. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Cozy and nice

Quaint cottage rental in a great neighborhood and close to bay, ocean, many great places to eat. Great area for walking, biking, and viewing sunsets. Easy communication ŵith owners. Great patio area but no sunshine there in January. Online pictures portray the cottage well. There was room to spare with just 2 of us. Bikes were older but worked well for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

We loved this little house. Itnhad everything we needed. We stayed with 2 adults and 6 kids (4months-10yrs). We cooked in most nights and the place had everything we needed to cook and enjoy our meals. I especially appreciated all the beach equipment they supplied. They had umbrellas, chairs, body boards and sand toys which the kids loved. The location was perfect for mission beach, just a few steps from the sand. The place is small but just fine. Kind neighbors as well. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Weekend Getaway

Fantastic location!! Small but worked well for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N., Tacoma, WA

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

Loved our stay!

Had a wonderful week in San Diego in this home. Perfect for our family of 4. Such convenient access to the boardwalk/ocean as well as bay, it’s a wonderful location. Everything as described. Appreciated the AC, dishwasher, and beach toys/boogie boards!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Location, location, location

Two of us with 18yr old son. It was perfect for our needs. Very close to the beach, restaurants (highly recommend the fish tacos at Single Fin). Great patio. Space is a little quirky. Either go through one bedroom to get to the bathroom and larger bedroom or access from outside. Not a problem for us, but could be for light sleepers. As others have noted, the garage is very small and the alley very narrow. Couldn’t get a midsized sedan in, but found on-street parking within a block without a lot of hassle. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience in Great Home

Sven was an extremely responsive host, and the home was great. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacia L.

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

Accurate description

The location was great and the hosts were responsive. To ensure no disappointment, be sure to note the parking restrictions and the lack of washer/dryer. The layout can be tricky if you have kids that go to bed early; to get to the bathroom or primary bedroom you do have to pass through the second bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Great Vacation

Had a great time at this cottage. It was enough room for a family of 5 to come home and relax after enjoying the beach during the day. My only suggestion is to have an another TV in the house (maybe in the master bedroom)so that everyone doesn't have to watch the same thing as they relax and wind down after some fun in the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Fabulous Beach Stay

This was such a charming beach cottage and the location was perfect! It was magical to hangout in the morning drinking our coffee and see the oceans. We loved riding bike's and hanging out and BBQing. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

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

Perfect for a couple or small young family!

This is the sweetest beach cottage with the best owners! Great location, perfect, small but clean space for a family with little ones or a couple with room to spread out. Great outdoor space, plus bikes, beach chairs, toys, etc. We loved it! Would for sure rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sven Haynie

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We have lived in the San Diego for many years and we love the North Mission Beach area. We enjoy walking and riding bikes on the beach and bay boardwalks with our two kids. This is a great vacation spot that is fun and relaxing for the whole family. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. 858 336 6471

Why they chose this property

This beach cottage is great because it is so close to the beach and you don't have to cross a busy street to get there. The house is the fourth from the beach and third from Mission Blvd which means it is a peaceful spot.

What makes this property unique

One feature we love is the front living room has an over-sized sliding glass door that opens to the front patio with beach and ocean views.

Languages:

English