Private, beachy, cozy, welcome to California!

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a covered patio area.
A residential house with a well-maintained lawn, a gated driveway, and a parked car.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and three framed posters on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a sink. There is a window with blinds, a shelf with glassware, and a sign that reads "BEACH".
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wicker basket with various items on a glass table, a chair with a wooden backrest, and a wall-mounted shelf with a striped bag and a basket.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Waterfront Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Middletown, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Middletown Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Kitchen & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sugarfish - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, beachy, cozy, welcome to California! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, beachy, cozy, welcome to California!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, beachy, cozy, welcome to California!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, beachy, cozy, welcome to California! located?

Located in Middletown, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waterfront Park, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Balboa Park. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). Middletown Station is 10 minutes by foot and Washington Street Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tv didn’t work at all.A little musty. LeaveAWindowOpen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
TV works perfect. We always leave an extra set of batteries which is all it needed.Simple fix.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Responsive Hosts

Really easy to get to and from the trolley and visit downtown or old town. The hosts were very responsive with messages and clear with check-in and out instructions. Very accurately priced as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the property is great. And the property itself self is cute! You do have the amenities that you need; towels, wash clothes, clothes iron, plates, silverware, etc. As described, it is very close to the airport and the noise is very loud. There is not a cooling source; which it does not mention one in the description I understand this. The weather was very warm (95•F) so that did make our stay uncomfortable. Even on the first day when it was cooler; (75•F) the unit was humid; so air conditioning would have been nice. If there was a window air conditioner that was put in it would help make guests stay more comfortable and cut down on the airport noise because the windows could be closed. The tv was difficult to turn on; so we just ended up leaving it on. The microwave did not stay on longer than 5 seconds and would shut off. We did have to wash the dishes before use as they were put away dirty. Upon our departure, I stripped the bedding, as I always do, and the mattress was extremely stained. Parking was not terrible. The lighting could have been a bit better walking down to the unit from the sidewalk. The back patio was not clean, table was dirty and patio pillows were dirty so we were not able to utilize that area. All in all the place is cute, location to site seeing is perfect; but the other areas need improvement before we would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location but firm bed

The location, close to the airport, Little Italy, and downtown, offers a plethora of dining options. For most vacationers, location, ease of access, and comfort are paramount when choosing a rental. While the location is excellent for exploring, parking can be problematic as there’s no private option; street parking may not always be available, posing a challenge, especially with luggage. Comfort is crucial, and although the small details are appreciated, the bed’s firmness required the addition of a mattress foam topper for improved comfort. Despite the absence of AC, the ceiling fan provides relief. The bathroom access is tight but manageable, while the kitchen, dining area, and living room offer a pleasant space.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy good location

The place is cute and cozy. We found parking across the street easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

My family and I had a blast. Most of the activities we had planned were located very close to the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

First time using vrbo. Apartment was nice. Had everything we needed, plus more! Rest of property was a work in progress. Parking was at times difficult. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Fun but needed more...

I believe we were the 1st guests to stay in this house. I liked the fire pit and seating outside in the court yard and the hammock, (it needed to be raised up more cause when I layed in it my bottom touched the ground.) Lol The house is located right by the airport and on the other side of the highway so it's very loud and I wish that was included in the description. The pictures and description wasn't accurate and it also said if you go out through the back gate on the right the beach is there but being that the highway and airport are right there there's no way to get to the beach. On the up side the house is right by down town and little Italy so you can take a short walk and find lots of food, shopping, a very nice park, and lots of beautiful buildings all lit up. The discretion also says it sleeps 4 but there wasn't any extra bedding for the pull out sofa bed it just had a fitted sheet that didn't fit, a flat sheet and a throw blanket. The bed was hard as a rock too, which made it hard to sleep but overall we made the best of it and had fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
Guest was 1.5 hours checking out and left a mess. Guest did not read check in instructions , nor did guest read the listing description. the bedding is located inside the ottoman which is stated in the welcome book- but guest did not read. The unit in decorated in a beach style theme- there is nothing stated that we are near the beach. if you looked a the property location and read the listing description would of been helpful for your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Little Property

We stayed in "The Beach" unit B at this location. It was on the 1st floor of a two-story unit. Check-in was a little awkward because it's behind the main house in a neighborhood. We were not 100% sure we were in the right location, so we basically had to walk into a stranger’s backyard hoping it was the right place. The door has an electronic keypad and door lock and was easy to use in the daylight but hard to see at night because the porchlight didn’t work. The unit was nicely decorated in a beach theme. Everything looked fresh and newly remodeled - paint, new appliances in the kitchen, furniture, and linens. New, large flat-screen smart TV on the wall in the front room. We travel with our own Amazon Fire Stick and were able to plug in, change HDMI and access all our own TV services/channels. The bathroom was small, but functional. Plenty of clean, new towels. Fun thing – there’s a small, eye-level window in the bathroom that you can open and watch plans land and take off at the airport while you take a shower! This unit does not have air conditioning, which we were concerned about initially. But opening the back-sliding door and front windows allowed a nice air flow thru the unit. At night a ceiling fan in the bedroom kept it a nice, comfortable temperature. Rental location is close to downtown and many attractions. Easy access to the highway. Just a block or two from the airport and rental car return. But there is a LOT of noise from planes taking off and from cars/motorcycles on the highway. We had to turn on subtitles on the TV just to follow the dialog. The plans stop flying around 11:30pm and start up again around 6am. On-street parking was an issue. There are very limited parking spots around the rental. In fact, one evening after returning from dinner around 9pm we had to drive around the neighborhood for nearly 30 minutes to find a place to park. Ended up parking about 1 ½ blocks away and walking back. Overall, I’d give this rental unit 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

DO NOT STAY HERE!! TW // Racist and Aggressive Hosts

My friends and I, a total of FOUR guests, stayed in their home. While the listing states that it can house up to 4 people, it realistically should only be meant for 2. The worst part of the entire stay were the hosts, Xavier and Heather. Just a day after our SINGLE overnight stay, they tried to charge us an extra $100 fee for supposedly having 8 people in their unit despite having no proof. I asked them to send me documentation, but they claimed to send it to VRBO without showing it to me. SUSPICIOUS! They claimed that their housekeeper saw 8 people in the unit, but that very SAME housekeeper saw that there were only FOUR of us upon our check-out. Their condo is so SMALL there’s no physical way we could’ve even fit 8 people. Their housekeeper even opened our door at 10AM prior to our 11AM check-out and saw that there were only four of us in there. She apologized and stated, “I thought I watched you all leave the complex.” At this point in the morning, we had not set foot outside. Their combined narratives leads me to believe either their housekeeper is following the hosts’ lie, or they’re lying on behalf of their housekeeper. The 4 of us who stayed are Filipinos. We are brown-skinned. Upon first entering the building, there were two other Filipino people who unlocked the main gate for us as they were staying in another apartment in the complex. The only reason that I can think of for the host thinking we had 8 people is because we look like the people who let us in. And honestly, that’s just flat out racism for the hosts to think that we’re a part of the same group JUST because of the color of our skin. They claim to have proof, but if they really did, then video footage would show only FOUR of us walking in and out of the unit we were in. MULTIPLE times we walked in and out with only the 4 of us. After our first encounter, we never saw those two individuals again. They were simply lending us a helping hand as we carried in our luggage. Our hosts have taken a kind gesture and effectively turned it into a situation that has made us feel unwelcome and threatened in their space. With the recent increase in hate against Asian Americans, we leave this review as a warning to all people of color who consider booking with Xavier and Heather. I could go on and on about other issues with their home itself, but my review can't be too long. If you have a reservation with Xavier and Heather, I highly suggest you cancel it now and save yourself the trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Guest violated house rules, exceeded guest count by having 4 additional guest . HK documented 8 guest in the condo and watched all 8 walk out with their luggage. Pictures do not lie , people do.The condo was left a complete MESS. Would not host this guest, as they also were disruptive to all the neighbors while attempting to have a party that we had to shut down.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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