JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT

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Entire home

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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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

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San Diego, CA

Mission Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Mission Bay
‪2 min drive‬
Mission Beach Boardwalk
‪3 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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 shower.

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.

When our kids are grown we're moving back in!! So come enjoy the Mission Beach Cottage while you can. :)

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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Dave

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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

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Important information

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Belmont Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 4.1 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 Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪Coaster Saloon - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT located?

Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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

4/10 Poor

Patricia B.

24 March 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what I expected

Very outdated and unkept. No entrance through the front door. Ants were abundant in the living area. All of the fans were filthy and or rusty. Location was nice..but otherwise would not recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrea K.

23 March 2025

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

Wonderful Stay

The location was fantastic—couldn't have asked for a better spot for the price! The owner was incredibly responsive, even through VRBO messaging, which made the entire experience seamless. The cottage itself was a real gem. Growing up in Michigan, it reminded me of the older homes there, bringing back great memories. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home—it was absolutely perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

15 March 2025

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

Love it

Me and 4 kids. Enough room and close to Belmont, has a washer and dryer so no trips to the laundromat, and 2 parking spaces. Whenever I had a question, Dave was quick to answer, great host.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

8 October 2024

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

Awesome trip!

Love this cute little cottage by the beach!.. my family and I have stayed here every year for the last 3 years! Perfect location for all the activities!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Simply Amazing!

The location is unbelievable. A 3 min walk to the bay. A 1 min walk to the ocean. A 5 minute walk to Belmont Park. We rode bike everywhere and barely used our rental car. I cannot express how incredible this property is! The only knock is that there are signs of aging. Having said that, nothing was in such poor shape that we couldn’t enjoy ourselves. The kayak was so much fun for the family. Even our 5 yo gave it a try on Mission Bay! Fans are available in the house to help keep things cool. The outside shower was so helpful. Also, plenty of beach toys for the kiddo… and OMG, the patio! I can’t forget how relaxing it was to hang out there in the morning and again at night. The futon was incredibly comfortable for the teenager. Communication with the owner was fantastic. He was super responsive and helped us along the way. Did I mention the location was unbelievable? You should stay here. There’s no doubt that if the opportunity presents itself again, we will be booking this property for even more spectacular memories. Thank you!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S.

31 July 2024

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

Beach Bliss

Location! Location! Location! You are a minute’s walk to the beach, and 3 minutes walk to anything you might need (food, ice cream, Starbucks). You’re also a 3 minute walk from Belmont Park which has an arcade and amusement park rides. My friend and I took our 14 year olds with us. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The home is an original build, so it’s got that feel, but still comfortable and functional. Tons of books in the house, plus games. There’s a TV though we never turned it on. The host also has boogie boards and beach chairs in the back, which we did enjoy! There’s a tight garage, but once we parked, we never moved until checkout, because everything we could want was in walking distance. I plan on coming back with my family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

26 July 2024

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

Beach house

This was our third time here. It’s a great location. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

2 July 2024

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

Perfect Beach Getaway in Mission Beach!

I recently stayed at a Vrbo property in Mission Beach and had an amazing experience! The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for daily beach outings. The property itself was cute and exactly as described in the listing. It had a charming and cozy atmosphere that made our stay enjoyable and relaxing. We had a lot of fun exploring the area and taking advantage of the nearby attractions. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a fantastic beach getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atomic A.

1 July 2024

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

Awesome location

This house is all about location! Steps to the beach and a short walk to Belmont park. The perfect place to stay with kids. Love that they had lots of boogie boards and beach chairs to use. My daughters had a blast. Also, it has a garage which is a bonus! My family loved staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

7 June 2024

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

Quant little house

We had a great stay at this little bungalow. The location cannot be beat. Dave was a communicative and attentive owner. We would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

John C.

18 March 2024

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

Cute cottage

So first I have to give a shout-out to David the property manager, he was GREAT! Location was close to Belmont so the kids had a blast and steps to the beach. Whenever I had a question for David, he responded quickly. Parking was great, I have a large SUV and there were two parking spaces for me. Washer and dryer on premises so no spending hours at a laundromat and wasting quarters. Love it and would recommend this place highly.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nimmo W.

31 January 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs refresh

The location is excellent, the bungalow is not restored… the heat and fireplace insert are not functional and or clean therefore the interior, including all the books, is moist and moldy. The ceiling has a lot of moisture damage. We do not have high expectations, this house did not meet ours… we will be staying nearby in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amber P.

2 January 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

We chose to stay here because of its location, it’s SO close to the beach. Vintage beach cottage full of character. Needs a deep cleaning. Very quiet, peaceful-we enjoyed San Diego. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

barry z.

31 December 2023

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

Family stay

Perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sanna S.

5 October 2023

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

Great location

We had fun five days - beach being only a few steps away. Cute old cottage. Property is showing its age in good and bad.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

22 September 2023

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

Grew on me

Enjoyed the stay and the house great reading selections the beach chair came in handy tv took a minute to get just watched a couple movies on Roku but I mostly read when I was in a nice comfortable recliner would be an outstanding ad thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

19 September 2023

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

Short trip

My family and I are from Minnesota and stayed here for the weekend cause we had a wedding to go to. We loved it, very very close to the beach and all the attractions around. Kids thought it was great with the bunk beds. Nice and clean. A spot to park your car/rental in the garage. We would/will definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

8 September 2023

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

Quaint Beach House

The location of this cottage was perfect - walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The owner was friendly and responded quickly. Dave accommodated a late check out so we could enjoy nice weather before heading home. The home was clean and had great décor of artifacts and books and provided all the necessary household goods. The kitchen was stocked well, but the cooking items were very old. The beds were okay, mattress could be replaced/updated. This cottage and location was a great value for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Sacramento

17 August 2023

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

Great location

We had a great time in this lovely home. We walked everywhere. It was especially hot the week we were there but the fans in the home helped tremendously. I recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gia T., Diamond Bar

11 August 2023

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

Loved the cottage!

The cottage was perfect for me and my family. We truly enjoyed our stay. The location was awesome! I loved the fact that we were only a few steps away from the beach. My kids were able to enjoy the beach all day on Saturday. Weather was perfect. David was a great host. Whenever I had a question, his response time was amazing. Thank you, David, for allowing us to stay at your cute cottage. The Nakama's

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian L., Novato, USA

29 July 2023

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

Solid rustic beach vibe

Property definitely has that rustic family cabin beach vibe. Amazing location and solid value but the property is showing it’s age. Also a car bigger than a Camry or similar midsize sedan is a challenge to get in the garage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tari S.

20 July 2023

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

Favorite Place in Mission

We’d been able to stay at The Blue House a few times now. It is my family’s favorite place to vacation. Such a cute cottage and the location is perfect. We hope to be able to vacation there for a long time. David is wonderful to work with. See ya next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory m.

25 June 2023

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

small cozy beach house

very cozy and close to everything. awesome place to stay with family or friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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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