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Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Mission Bay

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Spacious living area
Enclosed courtyard with BBQ
Breakfast bar
Bedroom 1 with a king bed
North Mission Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 676 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Livingroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard

HIGHLIGHTS
• Steps to the beach
• Outdoor lounge and fire pit
• Close walk to shops and restaurants
• Air-conditioned
• Free beach and bike rentals for all Bluewater reservations!

SUITABILITY
• Single-level home, no stairs
• Pets and smoking are not permitted
• All guest ages 25+ unless family groups
• Equipped with decibel meters - No parties
• ID and credit card verification required

DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Zanzibar Retreat, your dream Mission Beach getaway! This recently updated beach house has been completely renovated, offering a cozy, modern, and welcoming living space that is sure to impress. From the sleek hardwood floors to the fresh white walls, every detail has been purposely selected to create a true gem of a vacation rental.

The bedrooms and bathrooms boast stylish fixtures and finishes, ensuring that you will have a comfortable and luxurious stay. You'll also love the convenience of the in-home laundry and modern appliances throughout the home.

Inside, the beach house is filled with natural light, creating a bright and inviting space that will make you feel right at home. The living area is stylish and cozy and floor-to-ceiling doors open up to the outdoors where you can barbecue under the stars. The kitchen is fully equipped and comes with an island breakfast bar and plenty of cupboard space.

Two outdoor spaces are provided, with the first right on the court sidewalk that leads to the ocean. The interior courtyard is completely private and ideal for enjoying time around the fire table and socializing on the sectional underneath the twinkling market lights.

Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, ceiling fans in all rooms, a work desk in the king bedroom, an outdoor shower, ready-made beds, one full towel set and beach towel per guest, and a starter kit of all soaps and paper goods.

This corner home is located on Mission Boulevard in North Mission Beach and just steps from the beach or bay where you can stroll or bike along miles and miles of waterfront boardwalks. It’s a short walk to restaurants, a grocery store, several beach rental shops, and The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, where you can get paddleboards or kayaks to explore the bay and day passes for resort/spa amenities.

This home is professionally managed by Bluewater Vacation Homes. Locally owned and operated, we are area experts and are here to help you find the perfect place for you and your group. Once you arrive, our office is nearby so we can quickly respond to any needs to ensure you have a 5-star stay. Book your stay today and experience the best of San Diego beach living at this beautiful vacation rental.

LAYOUT
• Full kitchen
• Breakfast bar for 4
• Living room
• Dining room
• Bedroom 1: King bed (sleeps 2), work desk
• En suite bath with shower
• Bedroom 2: Twin bunk beds (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2: Sleeper sofa (sleeps up to 2)
• En suite bath with shower
• Washer and dryer

OUTDOOR SPACE
• Enclosed patio with BBQ
• Lounge seating with fire pit
• Outdoor shower
• Front patio with dining table

PARKING
• 1-car garage (Compact car only)
• Dimensions 17’D x 9’W x 6' 4"D.
• Limited street parking

NEIGHBORHOOD
The location of this home is hard to beat. It’s just a few steps to the bay or the ocean, and across the street to the ocean. It’s within walking distance to restaurants, nightlife, coffee shops, markets, surf shops, beach boutiques, water sports, beach and bike rentals and miles of bayfront and oceanfront boardwalks. Just park your car in the garage – you won’t need it because everything is here!

NEARBY SAN DIEGO ATTRACTIONS
• San Diego Airport: 8.6 mi.
• Balboa Park and Museums: 10 mi.
• Belmont Park: 1 mi.
• Cabrillo National Monument: 9.4 mi.
• Gaslamp Quarter/Downtown: 10 mi.
• La Jolla Cove: 5 mi.
• Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial: 4 mi.
• Old Town San Diego State Park: 7 mi.
• San Diego Zoo: 11 mi.
• SeaWorld San Diego: 3 mi.
• Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: 11 mi.
• USS Midway / Seaport Village: 10 mi.

THINGS OF NOTE
The City of San Diego's Short-Term Rental Ordinance is strictly enforced. Parties and/or noise disturbances will result in a minimum $1,000 fine and eviction with no refunds.

Guests must sign a separate e-sign agreement with important terms and conditions and ID and credit card verification is required to complete the booking process.

This home is on Mission Blvd. so some vehicle noise will be heard.

Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. To properly clean, sanitize and maintain the home, we are unable to accommodate early check-ins or check-outs if another guest is arriving or departing that day.

Furnishings and amenities are subject to change. No refunds are given for any reason unless the home is uninhabitable. Guest ages and plans for use of the home must be approved, and reservations may be declined or canceled at management’s discretion.

TOT Certificate #519472
License number: STR-03117L
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 625521, STR-03117L

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 wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. 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.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 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.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Zanzibar Retreat | 2BR Walk to Beach! + Courtyard located?

Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was stellar, it's near all of the best things mission and Pacific Beach can offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, direct beach access by boardwalk. Perfect and clean, within walking distance to most all food and beach activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here before and would again. Near shops and restaurants. Short walk to the beach. Highly recommend this house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Q.

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

Great stay!! Beautiful home

Place was amazing, near the beach and had everything we wanted and need!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Completely private backyard. Modern and super clean home. Perfect location. Management kept us up to date on everything and check in couldn’t have been easier. Can’t wait to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

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

Awesome location and beautiful home.

Perfect for our family of 4. Lovely path to the beach and walkable to local restaurants and stores. The property was clean and exactly as described. We fit a Mitsubishi outlander sport in the garage just fine. We really appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella too!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes B.

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

Great house

Exactly as listed, clean and well equipped in a great location
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Great family vacay spot

Great location with easy walking access to the beach and the bay. Quick drive to the Zoo and SeaWorld for day trips with the kids. Ate at nearby restaurants World Famous and The Mission which are a quick walk with great food. The management team was very responsive and communicative during our stay to ensure a great trip. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rees L.

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

Great location!

Great vrbo! It had everything we needed. Lived the garage. Our Tucson fit great. Loved the patios.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton O.

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

Fantastic Stay

Everything was just as advertised. Very clean and a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marketia S.

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

Beach House

Clean and perfect location for our family vacation! Loved the outdoor spaces and how close it is to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely, clean and well equipped house with plenty of space for two. The house is actually located on the corner of Zanzibar and Mission Boulevard, the main drag through the location. That means it can be a bit noisy. And we found it impossible to maneuver into the small garage, which meant we were involved in the daily hunt for a street parking space. But we managed! The walk to the beach is a quick couple of minutes and the house is well stocked with towels. plenty of good restaurants close by. Can't fault the house but the location and parking challenges were a little disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Great location

Sailed the bay, laid around on the beach, ate amazing Mexican food across the street at La Playa Mexican Food restaurant. Nice , clean, updated house a short walk to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Awesome house

We were so happy with the accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Beautiful home, perfect location

A perfect girlfriend’s weekend in this beautiful rental. We enjoyed both patios, grilling & cooking in the kitchen and the convenient walks to the beach, bars & grocery store. Definitely recommend! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

Mission Beach House in perfect location!

Great location! Perfect spot near bay and beach. Very clean and nicely renovated. Looks brand new! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Baca 2024 was great

It was great thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

great beach stay!

The location was perfect, we walked everywhere! The house was very cute, clean, comfortable. We loved having the outdoor areas with the grill and fire table. It was really nice to have a garage, it is small but we were able to get a Ford Edge into it, wouldn't go any bigger than that though! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Perfect quiet getaway

The property was in a great location, minutes from the beach. You have two outdoor areas to enjoy people watching or have a private area. There's also plenty of amenities to enjoy. Would highly recommend and consider visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Family vacation

The house was very comfortable for my family of four. It had everything we needed to cook a few nights, it was close to beaches which was wonderful. The area had restaurants, coffee shops, rental places that didn’t know we needed. We had a wonderful vacation and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha O.

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

Great spot!

Perfect spot for a beach getaway. 1 block off the pacific, easy walk to loads of restaurants, shopping, etc. The outside space with a shower was helpful, and the garage spot was a huge convenience. Nice kitchen, plenty of space for a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Weekend trip

House was exactly what we expected, garage is very much for small cars. Everything was great, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Beautiful Propery

The is a great property. Close to all the restaurants and shopping. Footsteps to the beach. Clean and well appointed - has everything you need! Updated and modern, clean and comfortable! Would recommend and definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Immaculate, new, fantastic location

This was the cleanest VRBO I have ever stayed at. The property managers were super responsive and the unit is impeccably clean. 50 yards to the strand and enclose proximity to restaurants, bars, grocery, and the catamaran resort. I would definitely stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna S.

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

Great location!

Walking distance from the beach. So close to Sea World and Petco Park. Nice set up for sleeping. Beds we comfortable and design was perfect. Two patios to enjoy the perfect weather. My family had a great time. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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