Apartment

Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Mission Beach

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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mission Beach
  • Place, Mission Bay
  • Place, SeaWorld
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

Summary:
Just steps to the sand, this property has recently been completely updated to provide you with the feel of beach luxury! This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 3. It has a separate dining area and a full kitchen, so you always have the option of dining in or experiencing the vast array of PB restaurants and bars.

The Space:
This is a second floor unit. Enter into an open L living room with a dining nook off the updated kitchen. Updated plank flooring and tile in the kitchen and bathrooms which is ideal for the beach. Smart TV to meet all your needs. Kitchen is fully appointed (gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster, and all the things to use them). Updated step in shower with lots of natural light in the bathroom. Sleeper in the living room converts into an over-sized full bed. Luxurious queen in the bedroom....wake up to the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean literally 100 steps from your door!

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex. Check-in is contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to arrival.

The Neighborhood:
Within walking distance of all Mission Beach has to offer, this charming unit is both centrally and conveniently located, yet offers the quiet comfort most look for in a vacation getaway. Best part of this location in north Mission is that you are a quick jaunt to all the nightlife, cafes and restaurants of Pacific Beach but you get to come home to the quiet of north Mission Beach.

Getting Around:
We provide a single covered parking space. It is accessed off the alley and as such can be a tight fit (as with about 90% of the parking spaces at the beach). We recommend a small- to mid-sized car to make it easier to park. We also recommend backing into the spot as that makes it easier to get in and pull out. There is free street parking available, but due to the high volume of beach-goers, don't count on parking nearby. Also be sure to read parking signs!

Looking for a unique way to get around Mission/ Pacific Beach during your stay? We've partnered with a local company, PB Golf Cart Rentals, that offers daily rentals in a customized Golf Cart. Whether you need it for the day, the weekend, or the week, they've got you covered. With flexible pricing and local pickup & drop-off, you’re minutes away from riding around San Diego in style. Please mention that Vacation Rentals By Aaron sent you!

Other Things to Note:
This is "typical" beach parking so we do not recommend large cars. The spots will not accommodate anything more than a mid-size car or SUV.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.


We only offer the air conditioning between May and September

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-03242L, 645458

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. 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 popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Beverly Beach Garden - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! located?

Located in Mission Beach, this apartment building is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great Price

Great stay - was located in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

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

Awesome stay!

Clean, close to beach, perfect size for 2. Check in and check out really easy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great Pacific Beach Bungalow!

My daughter and I visited SD for two nights to look at colleges. This property was perfect: centrally located, a block from the beach, a parking space, clean, fairly priced, and great owner communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H., Phoenix, Arizona

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

Wonderful spot

Great location for exploring PB and Mission Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L.

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

wonderful location; short walk to ocean or bay beaches, restaurants, etc.

Very comfortable for a couple...full kitchen, AC in living room, all well kept . Highly recommend it for a beach vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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

Great Place, Great Location

We stayed in a one-bedroom upstairs unit which was perfect for us. It is clean and updated, just off the PB boardwalk. Had everything we needed, including a well-stocked kitchen, beach towels and toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira S.

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

Cute, comfy and conveniently located

We enjoyed our stay at this property! The stay was comfortable and the location was amazing. The parking spaces are a very tight fit but we were able to walk to most places. We enjoyed visiting the local businesses and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Amazing stay

Thanks for everything it was an amazing experience. It was very comftorable and homey. Highly recommend!!! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great vacation location!

It was a great location. We had parking. It was literally two blocks from the beach! Awesome! We hope to come back again next year sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Great location and cozy spot!

We loved our stay! The location is great and you can hear the waves of the ocean from the house. We would walk to get coffee in the mornings and the area had cute shops and lunch spots nearby. The house also has beach chairs and towels to take down to the water which we used to watch the sunsets! I would definitely stay again. The host Aaron was super great at communicating as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Great stay! Tight parking

We enjoyed our stay! In town from GA for a baby shower and just needed a small space for sleeping and breakfast. Parking was tight. I would have rented a smaller car had I known. 4 door jeep was difficult to get into the garage. We enjoyed the beach one day and walked to lunch it was perfect. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

great property & host!

Aaron was excellent with communicating check-in and check-out instructions, as well as checking in if we needed anything. The apartment was very clean upon arrival and was exactly like the pictures. Definitely recommend staying at Bens Beach Bungalows!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve F., Los Gatos

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

Perfect Spot

3 day quick get away. Great location, reasonable price. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H., Arizona

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

Perfect little getaway

we had a girls trip! Me and my 2 daughters. This place fit us perfect. it is Super close to the beach and a short walk to the pier and restaurants. The house was very clean and we had easy access. plus the parking spot it’s a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed how close the condo was to the beach and the bay. The condo had everything we needed for the beach. Chairs, towels and even an umbrella. The parking was extremely tight, but we were aware of this when we booked it. It just took some getting used to. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Great location

This was a wonderful location just a short walk from the beach. The beds were comfortable and it had an A/C unit which was fabulous. The kitchen was small but easy to cook in and had most needed utensils available. There is a parking spot that is very tight (as advertised) but we had a Chevy equinox and it fit just fine. The only issue I had was that there is no outlet in the bathroom and no mirror near an outlet so doing my hair was a bit if a challenge.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steven G.

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

Location, location, location!!!!

The location is a huge plus! You can’t beat the short walk to the ocean or even the same equal short walk to the Mission Bay side. We had a great time and loved our stay. It has what you need for a great beach vacation. We stayed with our teenage son and he comfortably fit on the futon couch. It had all the beach equipment that one would need for a great sunshine escape. It is a bungalow with a small kitchen, so just make sure that you know it isn’t a gourmet kitchen. The parking is tight and definitely only plan on a small SUV or compact car for the spot, but such a nice plus. We had one issue with a clogged bathroom sink, which did get addressed quickly by the manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tomi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed in this building a couple of times and it is always stellar. My only complaint with this unit is that it’s exceptionally warm - it’s on the upper floor, southeast corner, so there is essentially all day sun exposure. Gets a little of that hot-box effect on super warm days. But the location can’t be beat, the owners/managers are prompt with responses, and it’s just freakin adorable. Would stay again (in the cooler months).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. Just steps to beautiful Mission Beach and many restaurants nearby. The unit was clean and the bed was comfortable. My only disappointment was that the AC was a portable unit in the bedroom. The living area got very hot in the daytime. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Short walk to the beach. Bars and restaurants are all within a 12 minute walk or less. Boardwalk is great for inline skating jogging and walking. The unit having a air conditioning unit is big as the summer sun does heat up the unit. If you get up and go and start your day early I do recommend Ben's Beach bungalow.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great location, really close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Mrs Pauline Boatwright

We are two ladies from London UK and really enjoyed our stay at the apartment. It was as described and very near both bay and beach plus restaurants and shops. I would stay again and recommend to others for a few days or longer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Nice location in San Diego

Very convenient location . Can walk to dinner or beach or grocery. Can drive to many sites in area. Place has basic necessities and with kitchen was still cheaper than local hotels. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Moving Daughter to SD

It was awesome. Great place and super responsive host!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

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