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Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission

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Fun in the Sun Penthouse right on the sands of Mission Beach
2 car tandem parking enclosed
Fun in the Sun Penthouse right on the boardwalk
Entrance door to the Fun in the Sun Penthouse
Living Room and Kitchen with an amazing view to the ocean

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mission and Pacific Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission

Panoramic Oceanfront Penthouse – South Mission Beach

Welcome to your dream beach getaway! This top-floor penthouse in South Mission Beach offers breathtaking panoramic ocean views from a spacious, fully remodeled oceanfront home.

Relax to the soothing sound of rolling waves, watch vibrant sunsets over the Pacific, or jump into an active beach lifestyle—volleyball, surfing, biking, and more. The iconic boardwalk is just steps away, and Belmont Park and a variety of top restaurants are only a 5-minute stroll from your door.

Enjoy front-row views of beach volleyball matches and yachts gliding through the nearby jetty, all from your private oceanfront balcony—perfect for people-watching, grilling lunch, and sipping cold drinks. Inside, you'll find new flooring, a modern kitchen, and spacious living areas ideal for families or groups.

Sleeps 8 comfortably in beds (maximum occupancy: 8)
Includes a 2-car tandem garage
Prime location with unmatched beach access and views
AND NOW has Air Conditioning!!!

This home is the perfect blend of coastal comfort and laid-back luxury—ideal for making lifelong vacation memories.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets welcomed under 20lbs for a fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
PLEASE LEAVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW - THEY REALLY HELP IN OUR RANKINGS - Thank you from San Diego Beach King
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1598138vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Diego

Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. 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. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Belmont Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belmont Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bahia Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Draft Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Elvira - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission?

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission on 15 September 2026 start from NZ$1,198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun in the Sun Penthouse! Perfect Panoramic Ocean Views on the Famous Mission located?

Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Belmont Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here. Perfect location. Owner is responsive. Weather is perfect here! Enjoyed the zoo, trolley on off tour and La Jolla. Thanks for the use of your place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Playing with us, but we hope to have received a 10 star review. Most of our reviews are 10 star.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful. Great location. Loved the view. Parking was terrible though. House was clean, but floors need some work. They were very dirty. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for the 10 STAR REVIEW
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review - we love guests like you - come back very soon! Maurice Maio, the owner
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was exceptional. It was a very well supplied, clean and comfortable unit. We love that South Mission Beach location. Easy to get to the beach and bay. Garage parking was tight but manageable with open street parking right next to the unit and at the jetty. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Come back and stay with the San Diego Beach King!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!! The house was perfect. The house is as advertised and more. Communication was excellent. We would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyleen B.

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

Amazing views and walking distance from everything

Our best Mission Beach vacation stay yet!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you for the wonderful 5 STAR REVIEW - we love guests like YOU!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin B.

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

Beautiful place and location

Beautiful place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Thank you for the review - only 4 star? This property almost always gets a 5 star outstanding review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Excellent location & property

So happy we decided on renting a condo over going the hotel route. Property was excellent & in a perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 star review!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Highly recommend!

Beautiful condo, exquisite views..we would definitely rent here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 STAR REVIEW - we love this property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Great property and great location!

Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend family girls trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 Star Review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittnee C.

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

Fun in the sun

We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 star review - come back to Mission Beach and stay with the San Diego Beach King!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan E.

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

Nice place on boardwalk

We had a wonderful time staying here in June of 2024! We would love to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky River

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

Great Spot

Ideally located. Family had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Thank you so much for the 5 star review!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan E.

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

Nice place on the boardwalk

Clean place, comfortable beds, stocked and right on the boardwalk. Hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 Star Review
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Doc B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This property has a great location and view of the beach. In our opinion it is definitely not “luxury.” We had rented the penthouse for 5 nights but could barely tolerate being there for 2 nights. Be prepared to carry your things up 2 flights of stairs, single garage parking is very tight for a midsize suv and there is no air conditioning. We encountered many issues with the current state of the property:Furniture in the home is different than advertisedPatio table & chairs were rusted & dangerous to useLinens & bath towels are torn or had holes in themMattresses were disgusting with stainingWindow screens were dirty, torn, bent or missingLiving room sofa & rugs were soiledFloors throughout were visibly dirty & not moppedThere is a distinct smell of mildew or mustiness Kitchen knife set had rust on themWhile the host was responsive but dismissive of our concerns, we feel that this rental could use some improvements.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Ellen G.

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

Family vacation in San Diego

The location was great. The view was great and we enjoyed all of the activity going on in front of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us - but why not a 5 star review? Nearly all of our guests give us a 5 star?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Perfect for our volleyball family of 6

Right in front of the south mission courts, volleyball family’s dream
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 STAR REVIEW
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suril J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location that’s right on the beach and within a short distance of all the popular places around San Diego. Just one thing to make note of, especially if you’re coming with young kids: the condo/neighbor is directly in the crosshairs of departing airport traffic so hearing rumbling jets every couple of minutes should be expected. The good news is that it typically quiets down at night and you get used to it pretty quickly. Outside of this, I highly recommend this place for anyone interested in visiting San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriana B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the views and location of this apartment. It is exactly in front of Pacific Surf School's children's program and we love watching all the volleyball from the high deck. It is less noisy since it is farther from Belmont Park but an easy bike or walk to Belmont as well as our favorite coffee shop, the Blue Palm. We have stayed in this apartment twice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Thank you for staying with us again but why the 4 star only? This property gets 5 STARS nearly 100% of the time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

San Diego, Mission beach

This property was as described. The location and views were excellent. The property was very clean and we felt safe there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 STAR review - we love guests like you - come back to the San Diego Beach King
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don’t think there’s a better location on Mission Beach than this house. Watching all the volleyball action right outside the window was incredibly entertaining. We would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard N.

Location location location!

Great place! Easy transaction! Can’t wait to get back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thank you for coming and PLEASE come back and stay with the San Diego Beach King!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

krista j.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location. Quiet with a perfect view. Nice getaway with my partner for Valentines week. Nice to be back in San Diego. South Mission Beach has all the vacation vibes.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 Star Review
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week at this property. Some appliances need replacing-the dishwasher does not clean the dishes and the oven temp only show partially, making it a difficult guessing game. Beds are very comfortable. Maurice was very helpful and communication was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for staying with us - we'd love to have you back again very soon

About the host

Hosted by Maurice Maio

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Meet The Owner of San Diego Beach King

Maurice Maio, a long time San Diego resident and well known successful businessman, started the San Diego Beach King Vacation Rental company in 2000. His first property was the Sleek Retreat purchased in 2000 which is the recipient of many awards including "House of the Year" and "HGTV House Hunter's On Vacation" series.

Mr. Maio took over the family plumbing, heating & air business at age 19 after his losing his father. Starting with 1 truck and no trades knowledge, the company grew to over 50 in less than 5 years and was modeled throughout the world thru the Maio Success System. Mr. Maio developed many innovated business practices and has hosted over 1200 seminars worldwide. He sold his companies to a wall street firm and began his vacation rental business.

Since it's inception, The San Diego Beach King has offered it's clients first class service at reasonable rental rates. Each property is carefully maintained and decorated with style. The Maio team runs smoothly and you'll see him smiling visiting the properties often. He loves Mission Beach, knows where to eat, where to rent, where to surf. Your vacation is his vacation and you'll see it when renting one of his properties that he owns or manages.

He's always available for questions or concerns. Call him on his private cell at 858-699-5915 or email him at mauricemaio@gmail.com

Thank you and he'll like to make you the King & Queen of the beach while visiting us.

Why they chose this property

Known throughout the world for it's clean beaches and perfect weather

What makes this property unique

Penthouse view of the yachts coming in/out of the jetty. Full ocean views right on the sands of Mission Beach

Languages:

English, French

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