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The Family Beach House

Family-friendly holiday home in San Diego

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Front of home with swinging chair to enjoy your coffee!
Living room with TV, books, and games!
Dining room table that comfortably seats 8!
Property grounds
Corner lot!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Family Beach House

Our San Diego property is located in the lovely neighborhood of Pacific Beach, just two blocks from the beach and two blocks from Mission Bay. It is ideal for families, retirees, and young couples alike with it having an enclosed back yard (good for the little ones) with a brand new BBQ, lawn chairs for telling stories, as well as a lemon tree! The property has a driveway with a private gate for two vehicles as well as street parking available-- a huge plus for summertime in this popular San Diego beachside suburb. This property is within walking distance (3 minutes or less) of not only the beach but many popular restaurants, bars, coffee/ice cream shops, Garnet street shopping, and a grocery store! Our neighborhood is quiet but close to fun so we ask our renters to be respectful of our wonderful neighbors who live in the area year around. The house was built in the 1950's when Pacific Beaches' palm tree lined streets were made of sand so it has an old feel charm which we LOVE! There is cable, smart TV, a DVD player, & WIFI internet access, AND washer/dryer in home. Shower towels provided.

Kitchen: Refrigerator, Oven/Stovetop, Microwave, Dishwasher, Toaster, NutriBullet (for blending shakes/smoothies), Plates, Bowls, Utensils, Basic Cooking Utensils, Measuring Cups, Can Opener

Home Layout: Kitchen, Living room/Dining area seats up to 10 (w/ table extenders in back closet), Master Bedroom (King Bed), Bedroom 2 (Queen bed), Bedroom 3 goes to outdoor patio (Queen Bed), 1 Queen size blow-up mattresses (please let me know if there is ever a problem with blow-up mattresses), Outdoor Patio with dining seating and grill, medium sized backyard with fruit tree, grass.

There is a private studio above the private garage in the back of the home. This studio is occupied by the owners daughter and son-in-law. They maintain the property, are very quiet, and there to answer any questions if needed! There is a privacy fence separating the studio, as well as a separate entrance to the studio so backyard is for private use of VRBO guests during stay.

Local attractions: (Driving distance)
Seaworld: 5-7 minutes
Old Town: 10 minutes
Downtown/Gaslamp: 15 minutes
Legoland : 30-35 minutes
Belmont Park: 10 minutes
Mission Beach: 3 minutes (walking)
Mission Bay: 3 minutes (walking)
Pacific Beach: The Neighborhood!
La Jolla Cove & Shopping: 10-15 minutes
Torrey Pines: 20-25 minutes
San Diego Zoo: 15-20 minutes
Safari Park: 30-40 minutes
Coronado: 20-25 minutes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
NO PETS ALLOWED. We have severe pet allergies.
NO SMOKING TOBACCO/CIGARETTES INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. We have a strict non smoking policy.
This is not a party home. It is located in a family friendly neighborhood so please keep that in mind when booking with us.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 519972, STR-01015L

We should mention

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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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 in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Family Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Family Beach House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Family Beach House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Family Beach House located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches, Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Pacific Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Mission Beach with the grandkids

Great location near beach, dining and attractions. House was comfortable with great backyard for the kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

Great location

The location was fabulous and met our needs perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa and Mark B., Tempe, USA

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

Perfect Pacific Beach location

This comfortable house is a short walk to the calm and relaxing bay or the big and exciting waves making for a perfect blend of beach experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Delightful

We had a perfect stay at The Family Beach House. Totally comfortable. Great location. Perfect for a special family weekend.Thank you!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine A.

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

Perfect beach house

Perfect spot to spend a week. House was well equipped with everything we needed. Walk to market, beach and restaurants. Will be back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNITA P., Louisville Ky

Great place for 3 couples

Jessica was an excellent host. Her instructions made our arrival very easy. The house was very clean and perfect for our stay. Easy walk to the beach and lots of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Charming beach cottage

Quaint and well located near everything! We enjoyed walks and bike rides along the bay and the oceanfront. Nice to be away from the crowds but still close enough to enjoy everything PB has to offer! We hosted our family (ages1-31) here on Sunday for the day and there was plenty of room for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fern C.

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

Wonderful clean family home environment

Wonderful family home! Clean and organized. Awesome backyard for the entire family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Location, location, location!

This is a great property close to the beach, the bay, groceries, restaurants, and shopping. Didn’t need to drive to get to these places, and your vehicle is secure with onsite parking! Plenty of room in the house to be comfortable for a 3 generation family vacation to eat, to play board games, and to sleep. We would love to return for a repeat vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved staying here with my friends! We had a wonderful experience in San Diego and we all enjoyed the house very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The home was cozy, well-equipped with everything we needed, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The location couldn’t have been better—just a short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. The owner was very kind and responsive, which made the experience even better. We can’t wait to return. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was adorable and super clean upon check-in. We loved the private parking and close proximity to the beach and nearby restaurants. I would recommend bringing your own beach chairs if you have a large group as they only had a couple on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect house for our family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible 16-day stay at this beautiful home in July! The house was exactly as described—comfortable, well-stocked, and thoughtfully set up for a relaxing beach vacation. The location was unbeatable—just a short walk to the beach, which made our daily trips effortless and enjoyable. Everything about this home made our stay feel easy and memorable. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a charming, well-located beach rental.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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

Fantastic property in great location!

-Great house - light and airy, lots of space for three couples, has everything you need for a stay of any length of time.-Great location - close to SO many shops, restaurants, grocery, etc., and, of course, close to the beach!-Designated parking so you don't have to search for a spot on the street.-Jessica was so easy to communicate with - she responded quickly to any questions I had, and was extremely accommodating! Thank you for the use of this wonderful property for our mini family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Great stay!

Great location walking distance from the beach, grocery store, and many restaurants. Very convenient parking - we have a large SUV and had no problem fitting in the enclosed driveway. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

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

SD Beach House

Excellent property within walking distance to all you need to enjoy SD with family and friends. This beach house literally has everything you need to enjoy the beach. 5 min walk to the sand and pretty much everything else you would need. Perfect place to spend with family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Stay at the beach house

We had an amazing stay at Jessica’s beach house. The house was very clean and in a great location! I would highly recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

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

Charming House and Location

From waking up to the sound of seagulls to having family chats on the porch swing surrounded by rose bushes, the home truly added so much to our vacation. With my four teens we were able to make it a home base for exploring the beach, the bay, shopping, and restaurants all on foot. Thank you for sharing our house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Near Beach and Fun

Always a great time, cozy house with everything you need. I LOVE the location, the backyard, and all the amenities this house provides. Cant go wrong with this house. Will definately stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan B.

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

Family beach vacation

This was an absolutely wonderful vacation! The house was fantastic, close to the beach, and everything and more we needed. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanisha U.

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

Summer vacation

Great place for large family including toddler. The beds comfortably was a 10 out of 10 Had everything to accommodate all age group. Mins walk to anything and everything you need. Will visit again.🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Wonderful home close to beach

The beach home was clean, stocked with everything we needed for a 5 day stay. The location is very walkable to beach, coffee shops, restaurants and a grocery store. The beach towels and toys made the stay perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kari L.

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

House was incredible/location noisy

Our house was absolutely wonderful. Small luxuries (super comfy bedding, nice linens, plenty of kitchen utensils, luxurious showers, etc) and plenty of helpful items to use in the home. Contact with our host was incredible, super fast and friendly. The location was really good, near the beach and lots of restaurants though we ended up driving into San Diego quite a bit, but that was a personal choice to see family and the city. Still a super fast drive. The only reason I’m rating slightly lower is the neighbors directly next door were extremely noisy all night. My 60 year old mom stayed in the room next to their house and didn’t get a wink of sleep because they were up very late and being very loud. There was also a very loud couple fighting for about an hour in the street the first night we were there. I know this isn’t the hosts fault as they truly were wonderful but it was a little frustrating to not be able to sleep due to the noise at all hours of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

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

Quintessential CA Vacation Spot

I brought my teenage daughter and 4 friends to San Diego on their first ever visit to California, after a school trip got canceled for them. This was the perfect spot to explore the area on foot, seemingly very safe neighborhood and well-located for everything we wanted to do. The host Jess was extremely kind an accommodating, communicative and available before and during our stay. The house is so cute and had everything we needed. The back yard and front stoop were favorite spots for the girls to hang out during downtime! We were traveling on a budget so almost every meal I cooked in the house kitchen and served at the big table family style. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a perfect relaxed beach experience in Pacific Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jessica

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Hello! My name is Jess and my mom, Sue, is the owner of this wonderful beachside cottage and has owned it since 2011. We have celebrated so many wonderful family holidays and long sunny weekends in it! We rent the front house out year around. My mom has six daughters and she knows the value of a wonderful vacation for a family in a spectacular location. We are originally from a small town called Verdi, NV nestled in the mountains between Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada. Since my mom is a grandma to 7 incredible grand babies so far, she spends much of her time up North visiting all of the little ones and resides in Reno, Nevada. This being said we are so happy to welcome you into this wonderful place and now give you a place to call home for your stay in gorgeous San Diego, California.

Why they chose this property

This property is not just a house to us, it is a home where so many memories have been made over the years. Originally we owned a time share on Ocean Front Walk and had been coming to San Diego for years. As time went by we realized how wonderful it would be to have a place with an enclosed backyard, room to breath, and a private driveway in the beautiful neighborhood that we are in now. The Braemar District, where the home is located, was previously owned by the Scripps family. A condition of the sale was to make the 4 block radius behind the Catamaran hotel remain as single family homes. Since then, our little neighborhood has lived up to that regulation and is loved by so many in Pacific Beach. We hope to keep this home in the family for generations to come, while providing a beautiful and affordable vacation location for small to large families of travelers like yourself!

What makes this property unique

Our home has so much natural light coming in through the many white shutters that surround the living room, and it makes it feel so spacious and beachy. The all whites and sliding windows give the room a crisp and clean look, functional and beautiful. Also, the wood floors make it easy to clean sand up if you bring it in from the beach!

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