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Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mission Bay
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort

Delightful 3-story, 3-bedroom, 2 ½- bath, vacation home in Mission Beach. 1 vehicle garage, single window AC unit for living room only.

Nestled between the dynamic energy of the Pacific Ocean and the calm of Mission Bay, it’s the juxtaposition of two amazing worlds (just steps away from each other in opposite directions from the house). An ideal getaway with the full gamut of beach pleasures. Immediate access to boating, surfing, biking, restaurants, shops, and more. Walk out the door and you’re steps from where you want to be.

The home is furnished and designed for comfortable beach living. It includes a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, three separate sleeping quarters and a one vehicle garage.

The master bedroom occupies the entire third floor with a king size bed, full bathroom, and private outdoor patio with a bay view.

The middle floor has the main living room with a single window AC unit, the kitchen, a half bathroom, an additional bedroom, and an outdoor patio. The bedroom here has a bunk bed with a double on the bottom and twin above. It’s typically suitable for a single guest or children, although it's sometimes used for couples.

The bottom floor has a second master bedroom with a queen size bed and full bathroom. The garage is accessed here.

The ground floor frontage patio is set up to barbecue, relax and enjoy the vibe of the beach community.

Bay boating options are many: catamarans, wind surfing, kayaks, ski boats, jet skis, etc. All ready to rent and launch at Santa Clara Point, a close walk. You can sail in the bay or out into the Pacific Ocean, or just walk over to the ocean side with a surfboard.

Hop on a bike and you can travel for miles on both the bay and ocean boardwalks, crossing over from one to the other at whim.

Enjoy your aprés sea at renowned restaurants, bars, and coffee houses in the historic Mission Beach Business District, which is where you are, just steps away like the ocean and bay. A latte, a margarita, prime rib, fish, pizza, tacos, all at your fingertips. There’s no reason to leave the beach area, as everything is readily available by barely moving.

But if you are inclined to explore all of San Diego there is much to offer, and it’s a short drive to La Jolla, downtown San Diego, Coronado, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and many other desired locales.

We look forward to being your host and on call concierge.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Noise ordinance is strictly enforced- 10pm through 7am. The area is picturesque and densely clustered by design. Noise travels easily. Be thoughtful.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-04453L, 629931
Property # 1245795vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Diego

Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Beach and Mission Bay, while Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belmont Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean or Bay steps away- Beach House with charm and comfort located?

Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was fantastic. Great location plenty of parking and super convenient to restaurants grocery stores beach and the bay also just a hop skip a jump to Seaworld the airport downtown San Diego, Best location ever. . There with my family. We just loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful host. The property is a perfect beach rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities. Lee was so hospitable and willing to make sure our stay was perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee is a tremendous host!:) What an amazing location in the middle of the bay and the ocean and restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and great atmosphere! Amazing having parking spot in the garage! Having an outside area on EACH floor full of sunshine was wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in San Diego was great and in big part to Lee and this house. Close to just about everything. Walking distance to Belmont park for the kids, great restaurants, and shopping. Lee was responsive and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Lee, was fantastic. The best host we've had with a rental property. Great attention to detail, welcomed us personally, and immediate response to all inquiries.The property was great, as is the location. All of this made for a great trip. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was great and helpful
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Great Location. Exactly what we were looking for.

Great Place and excellent location to the beach and bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jess s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most comfortable place to stay for our big family. We had a blast. We walked to coffee and the bay and beach. It had been our favorite vacation house we have stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee is an incredibly welcoming host. He is responsive, kind and sincerely wants to ensure guests are comfortable in his place. The space was perfect for our 3 generation family weekend. Beds were comfortable, the place was clean and well appointed and kitchen had everything needed for meal prep. It is also nice to have dedicated garage parking for one vehicle. Lots of beach supplies too! The location is really ideal: very walkable for enjoying the beach and bay and all the shops and bars and restaurants nearby. Quick drive to Balboa Park, the Zoo, downtown, etc. Definitely recommend and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terre H.

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

Excellent Stay!

Excellent stay, would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you Terre!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Great communication with owner. He was quick to respond with any needs and offered great restaurant locations. We really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is well located, within walking distance to restaurants and both the beach and bay. My family enjoyed our stay. The owner was available throughout out stay and made sure we have everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Awesome location!

Perfect location, great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee was a great host and the property is in a great location. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Nice place to stay

Good time and nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Great beach house

Nothing better than a week at the beach with kids and grandkids. The house was in a great location between bay and beach. Lee was the perfect host - met us when we came in, encouraged us to call him with any wants/needs and to enjoy the time. Beds were comfy. A great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're searching for a place to stay in Mission Beach, stop. THIS is it. This trip was special. We were coming from AZ to bring our boys to the ocean for the first time. Lee, the host/owner, went above beyond. He called days before our trip to go over some of the in's and out's, and wanted to see if there was anything we needed (kitchen equipment, a jet ski, you name it). He graciously let us arrive earlier than the check in time, and met us at the house to give us a tour and a walk through. Lee made sure to make it known that he's available 24/7 should anything happen or if we needed anything. He really made us feel like family! The house was pristine, a perfect couch for movie nights, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, and the BEST pillows and softest beds. The bedroom on the top floor was amazing, with the windows that allow for the morning sun to creep in (made waking up so much easier made me think about demo-ing our ceiling at home to allow for the same type of windows LOL). The garage is filled with all of the beach toys you could possibly need. There's even a wagon to cart all of it to the beach (the convenience!). The GARAGE! The best parking in Mission Beach. The garage is huge. Lee, thank you for the experience you allowed us to have. From pushing us out the door before unpacking so the boys could see the beach right away, to the thoughtfulness behind the toiletries in the bathrooms. Your home is ethereal. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very little counter space in bathrooms, other than that all was well! Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee was an amazing host who went above and beyond to answer any and all questions we had. Everything about the stay was a great experience. Can't beat location and amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Perfect Stay

The host was amazing! I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Beach house

The location was great, the beds comfy and Lee was a great host. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pioneer C.

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

Great Stay

Lee was an excellent host. Lots of recommendations, everything was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location! Right off the beach and next to the bay! The host couldn’t be more wonderful- the best ever! He made sure that we had everything we needed in a well stocked home. He is hands on without any intrusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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