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Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand

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Living area
Living area
Exterior detail
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand

Summary:
Just steps to the sand, this property has recently been completely updated to provide you with the feel of luxury. Take our boogie boards and beach equipment out for the day and come home to grill on your private front porch or walk to the restaurants in Pacific Beach. This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 4 in two beds. It has a separate dining area and a full kitchen, so you always have the option of dining in or experiencing the vast array of PB restaurants and bars.

The Space:
This recently renovated 1BR is typical Mission Beach. Efficient use of space maximizes the sense of space. A queen in the bedroom and full pull out in the living room provide the sleeping arrangements. You have a fully stocked kitchen with all you could need to prep (pots, pans, utensils, blender, toaster, microwave, oven, stove and service for up to 6 guests).

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex with 3 long term and 3 vacation rentals. The patio in the picture is not shared; it is solely for your use.

The Neighborhood:
Mission Beach is an amazing coastal community designed around "courts" with all of the residences facing one another across a sidewalk. That design creates a cozy and homey feel (and also limits the amount of car traffic) making Mission Beach the ideal spot to "live at the beach".

Enjoy several miles of long, flat boardwalks for riding bikes or skateboards or just going on a stroll at sunset. Restaurants, bars and amusement parks are all within walking distance. And of course, the beach on one side to surf or the bay on the other for more casual water play (unless you decide to kayak, stand-up paddle board or sail...all rental options are just minutes away).

Getting Around:
We provide a single covered parking space. It is accessed off the alley and as such can be a tight fit (as with about 90% of the parking spaces at the beach). We recommend a small to midsized car to make it easier to park. We also recommend backing into the spot as that makes it easier to get in and pull out.

Looking for a unique way to get around Mission/ Pacific Beach during your stay? We've partnered with a local company, PB Golf Cart Rentals, that offers daily rentals in a customized Golf Cart. Whether you need it for the day, the weekend, or the week, they've got you covered. With flexible pricing and local pickup & drop-off, you’re minutes away from riding around San Diego in style. Please mention that Vacation Rentals By Aaron sent you!

Other Things to Note:
This is "typical" beach parking so we do not recommend large cars. The spots will not accommodate anything more than a mid-size car or SUV.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

We only offer the air conditioning between May and September

Interaction with Guests:
We are a self-service destination (check-in details will be sent 3 days prior to arrival). However, we are also a full-service, professional management company (that has been a Superhost/Preferred Partner for over 4 years running) and we are just a phone call/text/email away and have agents that are almost never more than 10 minutes away should a need arise.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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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 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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 625201, STR-02770L

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this condo is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Westfield UTC and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand located?

Located in Mission Beach, this condo building is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

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

Great location

Very nice little property, super close to the beach. Plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. Has a hide a bed in the living area that was comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped.The only negative was parking - they are not kidding when they say the parking spot can only accommodate a small vehicle. My mid-sized SUV was not possible to get into the space. It is extremely difficult to find other parking in the area if you find your vehicle won’t fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yegana M.

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

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay, location was amazing you can hear the sound of the ocean and walking trails, coffee shops, grocery stores are just around the corner. Downsides: I wish they had dishwasherAnd the Couch wasn't cleanThanks to the host overall stay was very smooth and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niloufar S.

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

Excellent location, great host.

We had such a lovely stay! The house was super clean, and Aaron, our host, was always there if we needed anything. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking to be close to the beach and enjoy long, refreshing walks along the shore. Plus, the location is really convenient—perfect for grabbing groceries and there are plenty of cute coffee shops nearby!Cheers!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelli V.

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

Cozy in a great location

Wanted a mini vacation close to the beach. Ben’s Beach Bungalow fit the bill. The short walk to the beach allowed us to enjoy the water and sunsets. Available chairs and toys were great for us and our granddaughter. A minor negative was that we couldn’t watch TV because it seemed like the neighbor’s remote may have been controlling our monitor. TV would turn on and off randomly, and the channel would change. We had to use our laptop instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Staycation

Terrific property. Wish it was more clear that air conditioning was only via a portable unit in the bedroom. That being said, the place stayed mostly cool without it and cooling the bedroom was perfect! Highly recommend! Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

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

Ben's Beach Bungalows Are Superb!

Everything about the bungalows is perfect. Great location, clean and well appointed, everything you need for the beach and the manager is very attentive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie P.

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

Loved the location!!

Nice clean beautiful!! Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Excellent location

Great location. It is close to the beach & bay. Nice to have parking as well. Comfortable couch & kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

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

Awesome stay

Really easy and memorable stay! Location and place itself are A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

We really enjoyed this place

It was clean and cozy. Extremely close to the beach, which was a huge plus. The only downside was the narrowness of the parking space. We did our best with it. I’d recommend this property to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn H.

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

Concerns

I’ll start off by saying the location was great and as promised - steps from the beach. When we arrived though, flies swarmed the carport. Whatever fine flies are flies. The unit was cute, like the photos. But there was ant bait and dead ants all over the kitchen. There wasn’t hot water in the kitchen - again that’s fine. But one morning I went to take a shower - no hot water, I let it run and run and it wouldn’t warm up. Oh also. Our first night there while making dinner a fuse blew and half the units power went out and I had to go flip it back on in the fuse box area that was just gross. But whatever - old unit. I ended up needing to burn some incense in the place because the bedroom smelled of strong urine. When it was time to leave we had until 10, but the cleaning lady was pacing outside waiting for us to leave at 9:30. We hurried to get our things out the door and then had the property manager texting us that the cleaning lady told them we wouldn’t leave until 1, which never happened. Anyways. We left and on the drive home I get a text that the cleaning lady told them we must have smoked INSIDE THE UNIT. I conveyed to the property manager that we did NOT and that I was offended to be accused of that having that I have a daughter I would never expose smoke to!!! No apologies. I was told I could be charged to rid the unit of the smell that I didn’t create. Just rude really. Not my cup Of tea.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Ideal accommodation

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend. It was great place to stay; roomy, comfortable sofa, comfortable bed, nice shower, well appointed kitchen. Just a few steps to the beach and the Ocean Front Walk. Good restaurant choices are an easy walk from the apartment. This is a great choice for a short stay. The only things missing for a longer stay is lack of washer/dryer and dishwasher. However, we did not cook any meals and didn't need to launder clothes for our weekend stay. We would definitely stay here again for future trips to San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

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

Loved our stay for Mother's Day weekend!

Exactly what we wanted! Not too fancy but cute and breezy with a very comfy bed. Perfect to have the rest of the family and grandkids in the other bottom floor unit right across the entry from us. So much better than getting a place all together. Great communication from management, if needed. Very helpful. We were able to add our daughter on the reservation mid-way, no problem. Awesome location with reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin s.

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

memorial weekend stay

Fantastic location! Everything was exactly as explained. Great communication with host. Will look for this spot again on next visit! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae R.

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

Cute and cozy

Beach bungalow was in a great location, steps away from restaurants and beach! They provided beach equipment which was great. Owner was very attentive and easy to get a hold of. Parking was perfect. We loved our mini vacation and would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

So close to beach it was great!

The beach was great and so close, you could hear the ocean at night. Definitely rent a compact car to fit in the garage because having a designated parking spot was great. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane l.

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

Anniversary/Birthday Trip

If I could give more stars, I would. The most perfect place to stay! So cozy and the location is so close to the beach. The owners are so kind and answered any and every question we had, instantly. I could live there, it is so cozy. The pictures are adorable and it is even more adorable in person. So much space and the price and be beat. Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great stay by beach

Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pacific Beach

Good location, very short walk to the beach. The host was very responsive and available. The sofa bed would not be suitable or comfortable for an adult, however our grandaughter was fine with it. The check-in instructions have been updated to make it easier to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn M., Boise USA

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

San diego vaca

Cute, comfy, close to the beach and the bay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Clean comfy

Pleasant. I wish it had a washer dryer, but outside of that it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

jeff h.

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

Very nice

Perfect location, nice unit
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Getaway

Property very nice as well as location. Adults across walk way was loud. Thought 2 men were about to fight. Language used very offensive. Understand not your issue. However, weather and facility well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

SD

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests