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ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING

Front of Cottage just 100 feet to the beach

Living room with wood burning stove/fireplace

Bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath tub

TV room with one of many bookcases. Over 300 books in the house.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING

The former home of a writer and educator, this 1920's historic bungalow has been completely restored to provide a very comfortable stay at America's finest beach. Just steps from the boardwalk and beach (three houses from the boardwalk) and near Belmont Park and the Roller Coaster, the house comes equipped with all you will need for the perfect vacation. Kayak, beach chairs, sand toys, garage parking and an extra outdoor hot water shower.

Please know that this is not a new "cookie-cutter" condo. If you need to have everything "brand new", you should consider newer construction. Retaining Mission Beach history is very important to us. Thanks for understanding.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and flat screen TV. The second bedroom has bunk beds with a single and double. The comfortable futon in the living room makes into a double, where there is another flat screen TV. We also have a Pack N Play for your toddler.

The shelves are lined with over 300 quality books of all varieties. I keep the prices very affordable compared to any other stand alone house in Mission Beach, so it books out very well. Many people really like this historic-style cottage feel rather than 'all-the-same' condos that line much of the beach, and for good reason. The hard-wood floors and Dutch-door in the front provide a nostalgic step back in time, while enjoying the upgrades to the cottage over the years.

World famous Sea World is five minutes away and the San Diego Zoo is ten minutes. World class dining can be enjoyed in downtown's Gaslamp Quarter, a ten minute drive. Mission Beach offers nightly sunsets, biking, sailing, rollerblading, surfing, boating, a roller coaster and the country's most entertaining people-watching.

Book now, for the vacation you deserve.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-00731L, 624162

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

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What's nearby

Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Belmont Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bahia Point Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Draft - ‬7 min walk
‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk
‪Coaster Saloon - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING?

As of 29 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING on 17 August 2026 start from NZ$533, 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 ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT. INSTANT BOOKING located?

Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

23 April 2026

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

I had an awesome stay at David’s cute cottage! It was clean and so close to the beach and boardwalk. The parking and front patio were perfect. I will return!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026

I'm glad you enjoyed the house!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

1 April 2026

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

11 March 2026

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

The ocean was visible from the front yard/courtyard sitting area. Beautiful sunsets! Maybe some general landscape cleanup i.e. weeding and patio furniture cleanup could be used. It was great to be literally 30 to 40 yards from the beach! Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026

The gardener is scheduled for the 17th. The early March rains sprouted the weeds really fast,

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

26 September 2025

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

We loved our stay in this cottage that is full of character and so convenient to the beach. We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sara

19 February 2026

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Walked into the house and was knocked over by the smell of mold. Migraine and asthma kicked in. Immediately left and requested a refund.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2026

This is a complete fabrication. There is no mold in the house as evidenced by many great reviews. Nonetheless, I immediately refunded her entire payment.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erinn V.

10 December 2025

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

Beach weekend

Liked: Check-in, communication

The location is everything, but if I had a do-over, I would have just stayed in a hotel. I couldn’t cancel this booking and find a hotel once I arrived without it costing me double due to it being spring break & last minute, sadly. During a heat wave, we found out that the house has no AC, which meant we had to keep windows open constantly- which felt unsafe and didn’t help much when there was no breeze. As another reviewer said, the house is very mildewy-smelling.The house is for sale & it really just seems like the owner gave up on upkeep. The main bed is super uncomfortable. The bunk bed creaks loudly and wiggles with every move. Kitchen is super grubby and old. The electrical is old and sparks when you plug things in. Bathroom lock is rusty. Living room futon and “couch” are old and looked dirty. We also found numerous broken things when we arrived which prompted me to notify the owner (numerous broken blinds, a broken window.) Could only use 2 fans bc the third sounded broken and was obnoxiously loud. Front door/lock is ancient and didn’t feel secure- decent neighborhood, but plenty of riffraff from the boardwalk and people rifling through the trash out front for bottles. Couldn’t use the garage because the door is too low for an SUV. No locks on bedroom doors. Lastly, the cleaning lady showed up a few hours before check out time and started doing laundry from her car while we were packing up - made it awkward.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026

The house is cleaned professionally after every guest. I told you that the handyman had been scheduled to replace 2 blinds after you checked out. The bathroom does does have a lock. All of the historic homes that are remaining experience the "Pacific ocean effect". We use DampRid to counter this on a fixed schedule, which is being done now. We try hard to retain as much history as we can, instead of building a "cookie-cutter" condo. The house isn't advertised as having AC. It rarely exceeds 75 degrees along the coast. The parking space next to the garage has no height limit. The maid had started laundry because you were late checking out and she is on a tight schedule.

Verified

8/10 Good

Erica S.

29 April 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in Mission Beach. The house was the perfect location, and had everything we needed. The host was awesome, and the description was accurate.The house os old and charming but with that, felt dirty and needed a little more tlc if renting. I would have loved updated bedding, towels, and kitchen ware.charming

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

25 March 2024

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

Mission Bay Vacation

Location is great but the weather did not allow us to spend time at the beach It was very easy to get to all the recommended activies

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave

I first moved to San Diego to go to San Diego State University and landed in Mission Beach, thinking 'why would I ever want to leave here'. My wife and I lived in the house for many years and we will always keep it as it is instead of building condos on the property. We will return to the house at some point, but for now we enjoy having others enjoy the beach life.

Why they chose this property

One thing that attracted me to buy this house is its location so close to the beach and boardwalk. And it is a single family home with no attached homes, on its own lot. We also loved the historic value in an era when so many others are building new condos.

What makes this property unique

Having a single-family house on its own lot is a huge benefit. There are no common walls and you aren't sharing the yard with anyone. The proximity to the boardwalk and sand is a big plus, too, for a fraction of the price of the oceanfront properties which have very little privacy.

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Convertible bed(s)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

San Diego

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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Daniela S.

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Kevin B.

Kevin B.

10/10 Excellent

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jazmyn r.

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Scott C.

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Mark D.

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Amy P.

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Sara

10/10 Excellent

Erinn V.

Erinn V.

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

Beach vacation

Luis G.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Cheryl M.

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

Fantastic Location!

Katharine C.

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth W.

Elisabeth W.

8/10 Good