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Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT

On beach with hot tub, near Mission Bay

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Property grounds
Private in-ground spa retreat patio with pull curtains.  Great place to unwind.
Beautiful terra cotta walkway lined with palms extends the length of the house.
Trellis covered main deck off kitchen w BBQ.  White water views from end of deck
'Oversized' sectional for outdoor lounging or social gathering.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8154.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT

This 3-story luxury beach house, we call Villa de Pacifica, is located in North Mission Beach, just steps to the sand (~80 steps) and one of the best beaches in all the U.S. You will appreciate the architecture of this home with its curved archways, unique angles, pillars, trellis covered deck, terra cotta walkway, tropical feel, and modern/rustic charm. This house is newly furnished with 4 large flat screen TVs, main level stereo sound system, barbeque, and themed furniture including a rustic bar in the living room. Enjoy white water views from the living room sofa and from the end of the main deck. This home is on the sunny north side of the pedestrian-only court, allowing for more direct enjoyment of the San Diego weather as well as bringing in more natural light to the home. Courts extend up the Mission Beach strand in alphabetical order, starting with Aspin Court. This beach house is on Zanzibar Court, the furthest one North, providing out-your-door access to all the restaurants, bars, shops, grocery store, entertainment, and activities in the North Mission and Pacific Beach area. Having lived in San Diego previously, we knew this to be the location we wanted to have a second home. We waited for the right one to come along before making our purchase, to fulfill a life-long dream.

And of course, the best feature about the location of this house is the immediate access to the beach of the Pacific Ocean. It is just steps away (about 25 yards) and bordered by an active boardwalk that extends for miles. Rent bikes, skate boards, jog or just walk at your leisure along the boardwalk enjoying the ocean views and breezes. Typically, we spot dolphins playing in the waves as we walk down the boardwalk or take a coffee break at the many beachfront dining locations. You may want to consider treating yourself to a massage at The Catamaran Resort and Spa, about a minute walk from your front door and located on Mission Bay. Clients gain full day access to their amenities with any spa treatment.

Somewhat unique for a beach house, this home offers many spaces to entertain, relax and unwind, both indoors and out. There are three decks, two patios, and a palm lined terra cotta walkway that extends the length of the house. The most notable outdoor space is the private in-ground spa/hot tub sanctuary. It is circular and wrapped with pillars and outdoor curtains that can be pulled closed for privacy, if desired. This patio can be accessed through the French doors from the master bedroom or from the tropical plant-lined path along the side of the house. Also at this ground level, you can relax in the garden at the front court at the tiled stone table to enjoy a glass of wine and the ocean breezes.

The main living areas of the house are on the 2nd level and are expansive. There are dining options to choose from for eating indoors or out. The large deck off the kitchen serves as a social gathering area with an oversized sectional sofa and outdoor dining table. Order out from the many restaurants around the corner, or cook your own using the gas barbeque grill on this deck. Working on your tan? Up top is a sun deck with lounge chairs and small tables. There are two outdoor showers. One has hot and cold water for an exhilarating outdoor shower experience and the other cold water for convenient rinsing off when coming from the beach or before enjoying the spa.

The layout of the main living level lends itself to a variety of social areas to hang out with friends and family. To the front of the main living level is a bright, fully stocked kitchen with a dining area, separate “reading” area, up-to-date appliances, flat screen TV, French doors leading out to the main deck, and a spiral staircase to upper level loft and sundeck. A full bathroom with tub/shower is on this level as well. An office with a large L-shaped workspace and stereo can be found in the middle of the main level. It is very open to the rest of the living space and looks down into the entry way. It is nice when sitting in the office to open the door to a small walk out deck, to bring in natural light and ocean air. This is a great place to set up your laptops and keep in touch, as need be, with work or friends and family back home. Wi-Fi internet is accessible. Relax to your own music, from your i-phone or i-pod, or choose a local radio station, that can be played throughout the main level from the stereo with speakers located throughout. The living room offers a great space to entertain and can accommodate a large group. A rustic bar in the living room with an ocean view window, seats 5. There is additional comfortable conversational seating in the living room as well, with a leather sofa and a leather swivel chair around the corner from a decorative tiled fireplace. (Fireplace is non-functional but adds to the charm of the living space). Extensive cable channels are available including popular sports channels. Flat screens are on extending arms to angle the TVs for maximum viewing. Storage and style are brought to the room with a coffee table/storage trunk and a rustic armoire. White water ocean views can be seen out the west facing living room windows. Opening the side window brings in the sounds of the crashing waves and ocean breezes.

This beach house has three bedrooms with the third being a loft. The master bedroom has a king bed, flat screen TV, in-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, and in-ground private spa patio outside the French doors. The second bedroom has a Queen bed with storage underneath it for suitcases, and a bunk bed with a single on the top and single on the bottom. A large armoire with a maximized storage configuration resides between the two beds. There is a large flat screen TV in this room as well. The 3rd bedroom is a loft with a single daybed and a single trundle. This bedroom walks out to its own sundeck, expanding the living space to the outdoors. The living room sofa also pulls out to a surprisingly comfortable, queen-sized bed with a tempur-pedic mattress. So, with the use of the pull-out sofa, the home sleeps 10.

There is a separate laundry room with full sized washer and dryer. The garage has a workbench area and two small parking spaces. The garage spaces can accommodate two small sized vehicles or your rental bikes. There is an additional parking space for a large vehicle in front of the garage inside the red lines. You may not want to go anywhere beyond your beach location since ample restaurants, shops, bars, Ralph’s grocery store, and entertainment are right-out-your door. So, you may not even need a car. However, being centrally located, has the advantage of easy access to the sites of San Diego such as the downtown Gas Lamp Quarters, Zoo, SeaWorld, Old Town, La Jolla, and even the airport being just a convenient 15-20 minute drive or less away.

CONTRACTING PERSON MUST BE AGE 25 OR OLDER AND STAYING AT THE PROPERTY FOR THE DURATION OF THE STAY.
STRO-00655L TOT 607881

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not for sm kids - must take full responsibility.
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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
Prime summer months may require a Saturday to Saturday booking.
Smoking not allowed anywhere on the property. Grounds for eviction and extra charges to guest.
Only number of guests indicated on the booking request are allowed to enter the property. No parties or events.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR-00655L, 607881

We should mention

A car is not required 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 on the beach. 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 USS Midway Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Mission/Pacific Beach + Steps To Sand + Priv Spa & Decks + Summer Req SAT to SAT located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mission Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Great stay in Mission Beach.

The house was perfect for our family of 4. Awesome location & the hot tub was a big bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorrie c.

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

A great stay!

Just steps from the ocean! Quiet neighborhood for this beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Christmas at the beach 2023.

Very clean and organized. Owner is an amazing communicator. The location is excellent and owner gave great tips on fun places to eat and fun things to do. Highly recommend staying at this beach house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

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

Three Generation Holiday

A girls’ family vacation with 3 generations represented. The kids and the adults loved the location. The beach was a huge hit! The parking spot was a real plus. Sleeping arrangements worked out great. The midwestern kids couldn’t believe they could get into a hot tub outdoors in January.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Saloni S.

Wonderful location, 1/2 block from Mission Beach.

The owner was very prompt in her responses in general, and very pleasant. The house has a wonderful location, right by the beach and boardwalk. Beautiful flora surrounding the property. It was clean. The cons would be that the showers had alternating scalding and freezing water, which I'm sure is something that can be fixed. Other suggestions would be to bring your own tumblers for coffee, because the mugs are quite tiny. The location was definitely the best perk of this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Beautiful beach house

This beach house is wonderful. We enjoyed our stay. The location of the house is perfect to walk to wherever you need to go. The property itself was great. Especially if you are into surfing. The only issue that we had that is at no fault of the owners is that Zanzibar Ct is right smack in the middle of the "Surfer Only Zone" at the beach. And the life guards WILL tell you to get out of the water if you to go in. So, you will either need to walk north or south a block or so to get to an area of beach that is for playing/swimming in the water. Now, I don't know if the surfer only area changes with the tides or whatever, but it didn't the entire week we were there. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Sherri.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jason N.

Great location, fairly nice home, weekends noisy

The pictures do it justice for the most part. We enjoyed the beach access and the unique character of staying in Mission Beach. For a family like ours, however, we may have preferred somewhere a bit quieter and off the beaten path. Be prepared for a lot of people in this area of the SD beaches. Lots of nightlife, but not too crazy. The boardwalk is great, but it's generally pretty packed, especially on weekends. As for the home itself, this was a nice property for about 6 people. 10 would be pushing it. There are actually just two bedrooms, with a loft on a third level that's pretty much in the middle of everything (very open concept). The layout was alright. We were a bit disappointed with the lighting, especially in living room, dining area and master bedroom. Many bulbs were burned out; some rooms just weren't lit enough. Given that these homes are virtually right next to one another, you have to rely on the front and back ends for most of the natural light. Come evening or earlier in the morning, it was genuinely difficult to see around the master bedroom (an addition of a lamp or two would help?). Positives: location; fully-stocked kitchen; outside decks; hot tub; exterior showers for sand removal; good beds for sleeping. Negatives: thought it was a little pricey; noise (weekends especially); not as clean as preferred (especially floors--prepare for black feet and socks); poor lighting throughout; some uncomfortable furniture (cushions slide out too easy on couch); many fixtures loose; light switches awkward; tiny tiled sinks and counters were hard to keep clean. This was our first stay in a VRBO home in this area, so our perspective on the cost might be a bit skewed. Perhaps this is what you get everywhere in SD. We just thought it was a bit high, and that the unit would have been a little better kept up and cleaned. All this being said, we never made any calls to our owner to request or fix anything, and perhaps she would have had means/resources to rush over and do just that. Our negatives weren't so significant that we wanted to be a bother. Just would have been nice to have things in more "tip top" shape.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorrie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay at this location. We made good use of the full kitchen. I love the master bedroom and bath on the bottom floor. My sister loves the top floor bedroom which has its own balcony and she left the doors open at night to hear the ocean. Twenty minutes from the airport. Host was responsive to our inquiries.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

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

Great location

The place was great and what we were looking for. It has an adequate amount of space and the location is great. The hot tub is a nice feature and was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

Pacific Beach Gem!

We loved staying at this lovely home. Our six people fit nicely and we loved the spaciousness of the kitchen area. The large bathroom downstairs also fit 4 people getting ready for our event! The proximity to restaurants and the beach were perfect for us. Thank you so much for making our SDSU graduation weekend so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn w.

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

Great place and fabulous location

The property was very nice and super clean. The hot tub was really relaxing after a long day. Super location! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Excellent

Excellent location, easy process, lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac L.

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

Great location, clean property

Everything was exactly as advertised. Very nice property close to the ocean. Clean and well-managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Amazing house!

Perfect location, big house, comfy beds! Couldn’t ask for anything more!!! We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Perfect family vacation

Our family takes yearly vacations to Mission Beach but had not stayed this far north before. There was sufficient space for our family with 4 teen boys to have enough privacy. Walking distance to Ralph’s and bike rentals was a plus. Close to the beach and overall great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Good beach house for the family vacation

Near the beach, restaurants, and entertainment. Host is a good communicator and did a great job of explaining everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great stay at Mission Beach

Such a great location. Close to the boardwalk, minutes to Pacific Beach. Parking is easy. We didn't use the garage as it didn't fit our rental SUV, but that wasn't an issue as there is outdoor parking. Plenty of sleeping room. Kitchen is well stocked for basic cooking needs. BBQ worked great, they even had back up tanks of propane in the garage. Plan to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Amazing Spot

Great location. So much to do that we couldn’t possibly do it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great place for damily

Great location. East to get to restaurants, grocery, entertainment. Lots of space for larger family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harvey B.

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

San Diego Weekend Getaway

Home was lovely, walking distance to beach and lots of good food and activities. Weather was perfect considering the time of year. Would totally stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friends To

Great location, fun and vibrant neighborhood. Beautiful beach, great restaurants right outside the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARIA D.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful clean home! Steps to the beach and boardwalk. Close to shopping. Just a side note..We didn’t realize this was a tri level home so we were cautions with our toddler and the two set of stairs. Also, our cars did not fit in the garage (Lexus and a Buick). We had an amazing time and the house was beautiful and fit us all perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

josh b.

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

Great beach spot

The house was great and accommodated 7 adults comfortably. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tania P.

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

Perfect house, perfect locale

We were delighted to arrive in Dan Diego to find the perfect beach vacation home! Sherrie communicated so well, and the house was perfectly situated to offer privacy for our 3 couples, yet great gathering space. We enjoyed eating dinners Al fresco and soaking in the hot tub. Beds and pillows were super comfy and sheets were soft!!! We were able to walk most everywhere, but were happy to have parking for our rental car. We hope to come again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherrie DelPrince

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My husband and I met and married in San Diego in 1991. We returned to our Midwest roots to raise our children but always retained connections to our favorite city, San Diego, specifically Mission Beach. We now reside in the Foothills outside of Denver, Colorado.

Why they chose this property

Being in a fortunate position to buy a beach property, we new exactly where we wanted to be. North Mission beach offers all the activities, restaurants, shopping, night-life right out our door. The beach can't be beat and the boardwalk that borders it extends for miles of biking or leisurely walking. We waited for the right house to become available in our ideal location that had unique architecture, an open spacious feel, room to entertain our friends and family, and plenty of outdoor living spaces. We found the perfect house and named it, Villa de Pacifica.

What makes this property unique

In-ground spa relaxation patio, multiple entertainment decks as well as indoor entertaining areas, partial white-water views. Our #1 preferred location.

Languages:

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