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Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach

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A residential backyard with a patio, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling with skylights.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a clock, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a small wooden table, and a grey rug.
A compact living space with a washing machine, a chair, a TV, and a surfboard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mission Bay
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach

Escape to our updated Salem Surf Sanctuary, perfect for couples & small families. Recently remodeled with a separate entertainment room for the kids or a quiet space for doing yoga. Or use it as a kids playroom with the many Childrens activities and toys available. Watch the sunset from our the therapeutic Jacuzzi spa. Relax, explore, and create lasting memories. Book your getaway today!

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start washing the beach towels using one laundry pod before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-02354L, 519838
Property # 4219857
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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 in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Pechanga Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belmont Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Bliss: A Perfect Family Retreat in Mission Beach located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Mission Beach Boardwalk and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful small house, location and the deck/spa are a bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts! Larry and Andrea were both easy to reach. Easy check in and out. Home was clean and hot tub was relaxing. Great views of the beach from the patio. Close to shopping and great little restaurants and cafes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We cannot wait to go go back. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Cute, comfortable, and perfect location to walk the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Thanks Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location

The house was perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Come on back ladies!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend Anniversary Getaway

My wife, daughter, and I absolutely enjoyed our stay here. The house is in a perfect location, very well throughout amenities, and the patio/hot tub with ocean views is the icing on the cake. We definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property in Mission Beach!

We stayed at the Salem Surf Sanctuary for spring break this year. The property is very well kept and is in a fantastic location. We highly recommend staying here if you plan to visit San Diego / Mission Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego Spring Break

This was a great location for a family spring break adventure. The house was very clean and fit our family of 3 perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Loved staying at this property. Having a glass of wine on the deck watching the sunset was the highlight. Location is perfect for beach, bars, and restaurants. Owner was quick with communication and house was as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Kevin was great, welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Beach Stay

We've rented this property a couple of times now and really enjoy the ocean view from the patio, the hot tub, easy access to the beach (open ocean side even), and the friendly owners. It's likely that we'll be back to rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Reviews are accurate! Great hosts, cozy little house with a perfect location, very well taken care of. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location! Well stocked!

Nice visit, the hot tub was out of service, host Larry was very accommodating. Great communication. We would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Kim was a pleasure to host and love to have them back. Her stay was for 2-3 days and on the last day we had the spa running again after having to order a new part that was not available anywhere in SD which is rare. It was the first time the spa took a few days to fix in a long time. Usually repairs occur within 48-72 hours and out of service due to too much sand, oil or something that got into the jets / motor. Thanks again Kim!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect beach spot

Great spot half a block to the beach with ocean views from the hot tub. Very well maintained, clean, nicely appointed and has all the things you need for a great stay at the beach. Walking distance to everything. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Come on back Tom anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cool beach spot

Overall, great location and really nice rental. It’s an older home, but well kept and very clean. The home has everything you needed including baby supplies. Location was excellent, close to the beach and restaurants. Hot tub was a great amenity with a view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place and location. My teenage twins used the front room with extremely comfy beds, I slept in the extra room/converted garage, the owners provide many extra sleeping pads, blankets and all needed for restful sleep. We spent many hours on the gorgeous patio oasis, soaking in jacuzzi and enjoying the view towards the ocean. We literally were in our swim suits and barefoot for 4 days straight, just walk up to beach, come back for snacks and food. We loved how it's nestled right in the middle, between Mission Beach busy rides area and Pacific Beach pier. We also enjoyed walking distance to many restaurants on the strand and Mission Beach Blvd. Kitchen stocked with everything you need, bathroom as well, plenty shower towels and beach towels as well. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent seaside treasure!!

Our stay at this wonderful ocean view cottage was unbelievable. The outside deck with hot tub was so awesome for relaxing evenings enjoying the cool breeze and sounds of the ocean waves! Inside is beautifully decorated with all new furniture and everything that you would ever need is there. Thank you Larry and Andrea for making us feel at home. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy this place again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2021
Happy to hear you enjoyed it so much! Until next time:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Private Oasis, Steps to the Beach

We had a great and relaxing stay at this property. The house is perfect for 2 people (might be crowded with 4 adults.) Location is perfect with restaurants and shops a few blocks away. Patio is unbeatable— you can see the ocean from the hot tub. Larry was very communicative and on top of everything in the weeks leading up to our stay. Would highly recommend this to any couple or small family looking for a nice and charming getaway. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Hillary was a pleasure to host and was very communicative and understanding with our first actual booking via Homeaway. They left the home in great shape and sure seemed to enjoy every moment. They even helped me resolve a few small concerns which was very helpful. I will add we have had 4 adults many times over the years and despite one bathroom the queen bed, two fold out futons and 4" pads do make it quite comfortable for adults to sleep and there is plenty of seating at the bar, table and couches with fold out trays. Using the potty, brushing your teeth and taking a shower at the same time not advised :) Love to have them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright and cheery

Loved the deck and it’s view of the ocean from the hot tub. The place was surprisingly rooms and the many little amenities were great, especially the beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. Only complaint- it was hard to get the bedroom cooled off on some of the days, because there was no cross ventilation back there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house....

We have stayed at this property many times this was the first time we stayed for a whole week. Very close to the beach the house is supplied with everything. Grocery stores , liquor stores and restaurants are walking distance. We really enjoyed waking up eating breakfast looking at the ocean on the patio and eating dinner watching the sunset. The best part of it is relaxing in the spa after a long day in the sun. Larry and Andrea are amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming, cozy, cottage with a view.

We loved this house. It is about 50 steps to the ocean with a view of the water from the large deck. The house is one of the original little houses in Mission Beach with much of the original charm remaining. There is a gorgeous leaded glass window in the dining area and a stained glass window over the bed. The house is small but has everything one would want or need., including the hot tub on the deck. It is delightful and Larry, the owner, was very solicitous.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Thelma and her crew were fabulous!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cozy beach bungalow

This place is GREAT-book it NOW! The owners are incredibly hospitable and the house is immaculately clean and well put together. The deck is awesome and the view is better than what you see in the photos. The hot tub is exactly what you need after taking the kids to the SD Zoo and Legoland all day! The location is perfect and you are pretty close to accessing both the 8 and 5 freeways. My wife and I used to live in San Diego (I also used to live in Pacific Beach) and this house and the vacation memories we built with our kids while staying here will last a lifetime. The only question my wife and I had after staying here was why did we ever leave San Diego?
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Thanks guys glad you loved it come on back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A San Diego gem

My husband and I just finished a fantastic two weeks at Salem Surf Sanctuary, and we have never had a better experience with a vacation rental. Larry and Andrea have truly thought of everything, from usual items like beach chairs all the way down to a savings card for the local grocery store (on the refrigerator, in case you're looking for it)! The house was impeccably clean when we arrived and well stocked with anything we could have needed. Communication with Larry and Andrea was quick and easy throughout the booking process, and Larry even checked in via email after our first week to make sure we had everything we needed. The neighborhood is fantastic. The house is so close to the beach, and equidistant in the opposite direction is Mission Boulevard, which is full of great restaurants within walking distance on days when you don't feel like driving. Every day at Salem Surf Sanctuary was an absolute treat. We will definitely stay here again when we come to San Diego in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location . Sat in hot tub at night and enjoyed ocean views amd sounds !!

Every thing was provided and more ! House was immaculate!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we were looking for

Wonderful stay! The property was exactly as advertised. Larry and Andrea made it super easy from reservation through checkout. We elected to pack light we did not have a car. We took Rideshare from the airport and then downloaded the Pronto bus pass. The number eight line will take you anywhere you want to go from Ocean Beach to Pacific Beach and everything in between. Easy walking distance to everything you need or desire. Staying just off the boardwalk was way better than Oceanfront. This Bungalow allows you to feel your part of the community while still being able to get your toes in the sand in less than a minute. We only have a couple 'got to go back' places, this will be our third, we will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing little beach house!

This beach house is everything advertised and more! The owners pay attention to every little detail and took great care to ensure we had an amazing vacation! The deck and hot tub are what made us want to rent it and we spent the majority of our time there! We will def be back here!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Larry Kraus

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I am a San Diego native surfer that also works in the surf industry. I own and operate a surf shop in Coronado called Emerald City Surf Shop. I've lived to enjoy life in San Diego and around the world. I love action sports and have surfed, skated and snowboarded most of my life. I've built my home around the San Diego lifestyle and love sharing it with guests. I also have a wonderful daughter that was born in 2013.

Why they chose this property

The location of the home is perfect and the decor inside is better than pictures show and i'm sure you will love it as our hundreds of reviews show. This is a rare PRIVATE stand-alone property with absolute privacy just 50 steps from the boardwalk / beach. Many prefer the privacy off the boardwalk with all its hustle and bustle. Its extremely central location with coffee shops, liquor stores, rental places, surf shops, boutiques and multiple restaurants within 3 blocks just can't be beat. There just aren't many homes you can see the beach and the waves crashing from the privacy of your own deck while inside a hot tub. It simply is a diamond in the rough.

What makes this property unique

Its not on the crazy boardwalk but you can get there in your sleep and enjoy the crowd of the boardwalk ( people watching at its finest ) and the sunsets with ease. The privacy and size of this extra large studio (with an actual separate private lounge / work out room ) cannot be beat. Add to it the hot tub and its just a rare find.

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