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Big Blue #1-Ocean Beach Modern Home by Sand +Views

Holiday home in San Diego with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Starfish Cottage upstairs left Unit.
Living Room
Living Room
Bedroom #3 upstairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8100.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Big Blue #1-Ocean Beach Modern Home by Sand +Views

Summary:
Welcome to Big Blue Cottage #1 of 4 - an updated home with million-dollar beach views and steps to the sand! Every detail of this 3 bedroom 2 bath is thoughtfully curated to make your stay memorable. Located in the heart of this vibrant, free-spirited beachside community with a classic SoCal vibe.

The Space:
This is a newly remodeled unit, top floor with STUNNING VIEWS!

You can see the beach, waves crashing, and the pier when you enter the front door. Huge views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony and master bedroom. Roof Top Deck also has 360 degree views!

Tastefully decorated in a beach theme, the living room and dining room have vaulted ceilings and lots of windows for natural light. The kitchen is open to the dining area and has views of the beach. The breakfast bar is open to the kitchen and dining area. A nice sized balcony with stunning views has a private BBQ. The large rooftop deck has VIEWS of the beach, La Jolla and Point Loma. There is a king suite with its own bathroom, a queen bedroom on the main level, and a queen room upstairs. There is also a pullout sofa in the living room. The living room has a gas fireplace and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. The rooftop deck has 360 degree views of the beach, the local hills, and the Sea World tower.

Step outside and you are at the beach, less than a minute walk!! Have a bonfire on the beach just steps away from the building. Perfect location for boogie boarding, swimming, and next to the surf zone. Amazing tidepools right at the beach under the pier.

Once you park the car there is no need to drive anywhere, within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shopping. This unit comes with a 2 car tandem parking space.

This location is perfect for walking to the main street "Newport Ave" it's a 2 min walk to restaurants, bars and shopping, the famous Ocean Beach Pier, and tide pools.

You can watch the pelicans fly by, waves crash on the beach, and stunning sunsets all from the unit or the few steps to the beach.

The unit has everything you need for your vacation including boogie boards, beach towels, and beach chairs, sand toys and a beach umbrella.

Surf board and bike rentals nearby, Bird scooters are usually right out front for rent.

STR-11235L
TOT-617561

Guest Access:
The entire unit is the guests, including the kitchen and private BBQ on the balcony.
There is a 2 car tandem parking space and street parking.

Getting Around:
You can't beat this location! Step out the front door and you are at the beach! 2 minute walk to the famous Ocean Beach Pier and Newport Ave our "Main St" with all the restaurants, bars and shopping.

5 minute drive to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, 5 minutes to Sea World and 10-15 min to the Zoo, Downtown San Diego, the Convention Center, Petco Park.

Close to all San Diego has to offer!

Other Things to Note:
- Pets ok with permission, and $150 + tax fee per pet. However, pets are required to be in a crate if left alone in unit • As part of our standard verification process, we kindly request that the guest signs an additional agreement and verifies ID. Your comfort and security are important to us.
- Payment terms vary by booking channel. When processed through platforms that allow us to manage payment directly, a 10% deposit is taken at booking, with the remaining balance automatically collected after the cancellation period, as outlined in the cancellation policy. For channels where we do not manage payment, the full reservation amount is due at the time of booking.

Interaction with Guests:
As part of our personalized guest experience, a Guest Experience Manager will personally welcome you at your preferred arrival time. They’ll provide a guided walkthrough, ensuring you're familiar with the home's amenities so you can settle in effortlessly and start enjoying your vacation right away. From answering questions to offering local recommendations, we’re here to make your stay seamless and unforgettable.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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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
1. General House Rules • Treat the Home with Care: Please treat the property as you would your own. Excessive mess or damage beyond normal wear and...

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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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 617561, STR-11193L

About the area

San Diego

Ocean 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 in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Belmont Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OB Surf Lodge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Template - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Blue #1-Ocean Beach Modern Home by Sand +Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Blue #1-Ocean Beach Modern Home by Sand +Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Blue #1-Ocean Beach Modern Home by Sand +Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Blue #1-Ocean Beach Modern Home by Sand +Views located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this holiday home is steps from Ocean Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mission Bay. Ocean Beach Park and Ocean Beach Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard h.

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

The great get away

Our stay was amazing. All of the neighbors were great. Great living space would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Peaceful

We spent time here for a memorial and it was lovely, peaceful and a great breeze comes in - so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

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

Just Beachy

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. Great location, easy walking to local shops and restaurants. We enjoyed the local fare and ambience. Fun stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Spacious and Bright -- Excellent Location

I was really impressed with this place! Plenty of room and good public spaces to fit all of our guests. Walking distance to the beach, dog beach, shops, restaurants, and bars. Great views too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

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

Fantastic Stay

This was amazing, such a great location and a comfortable place. Especially responsible and kind owners who shipped me belongings I forgot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Wonderful Stay

The house was exactly as advertised: Modern, clean, filled with natural light and an awesome location. Everything worked perfectly from check-in to check-out. We had a great time with our friends and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

OB home away from home

We had an absolute blast in OB, the house was perfect, the location was as good as you can get. The beds were comfy, the views amazing. The only negative is we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

Great home away from home

Really enjoyed staying here in unit 1. Great home away from home! House was clean and very neat! Staff was very nice and accommodating. Also really enjoyed having a parking space as that area is busy due to the beach. Would definitely return to this beach house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

KATINA W.

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

Nice rental/location

Great experience. Could have used some beach towels and a few more dish towels. Beach very close! All shops and restaurants walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Fabulous everything

Location, decor, amenities, cleanliness, friendliness - all terrific! We were just here for the weekend, and would love to have stayed longer. Views of the ocean and pier, proximity to Newport Ave and quiet street. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Awesome stay!

Everything about the stay was great! Ocean was in walking distance. We stayed in starfish and the house had everything we needed. The house is in walking distance from anything from anything you would need restaurants, grocery store, a CVS a few blocks away the piee is about a 5 to 10 minute walk. I can't wait to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

Siblings vacation

It was just siblings getting away from husbands, wives and children. We just wanted to relax and have fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe C.

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

Great location, great views, walking distance to the beach, bars and shopping.

We stayed in building 1 which was a second-story condo-like 3 bedroom home. The views and the styling were extremely nice and overall set off great vibes for our stay. We were a group of 6 and we felt like we had the space to hang out and have a great time or playing games, enjoying the beach, and hanging out downtown. I would certainly come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

excellent location, condition,

We stayed in unit 1 and it was everything it had stated to be. It was very clean, very modern and the location was perfect. It was walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops and most importantly the ocean! Better yet is centralized making it equal driving distance to all the area’s attractions? Parking was on premise, and getting in and out easy. All the necessary items were there that would be needed for a comfortable stay. Strongly recommend this location to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Pixie P.

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

Ocean retreat

The pictures really dont do this place justice. So close to everything! The beach is a hop,skip and a jump from the home. Ocean beach is easy walking. We even went to a play at the town theater. The home itself is nicely decorated with all the amenities you could possibly need. Fit our group of women perfectly. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Forever Memories Shared By All

This property was amazing! Beautiful both inside and out! Loved the Christmas lights! We couldn't have picked a more ideal location! Close to everything we needed! My ex husband, his wife, our children and daughter's friends shared an wonderful time celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday. We were side by side neighbors and it was perfect! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

LORENZO S.

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

Wonderful location

Beautiful location with easy beach access. Literally just steps away from the ocean. Of course, you can hear the ocean all the time being so close. Wonderful experience overall. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Some construction next door but did start until about 8 am. Also, the house is in the flight path of the airport. Again, no flights until about 8 am. Slept well in comfortable bed. Will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

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

Awesome house at Ocean Beach

Everything about the house was perfect for us. We were a group of 8 and we fit just fine. The only error was they gave us the wrong gate code to enter the property. We called and texted the property manager and didn't get a response for more than 5 hours! Fortunately other renters in the lower unit let us in. Other than that, the house was clean, beautiful and perfectly located. The beds, bathrooms and kitchen were perfect for us. We felt safe there and had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Nice Place Very Close to the Beach!

We stayed in unit upper unit closest to the Ocean (Unit 1). The house was very nice and the breeze was great! Beach access was very convenient and there was lot's of fun stuff close by to do. The only real complaint we had was the close proximity of the transients. To be fair, they were everywhere, not just around this property. They didn't really bother us at all, but they did "subtract" from the ambiance considering the price we were paying for our stay. It's unfortunate that California can't get a handle on this issue. The property manager, Kira, was very responsive and very nice to work with. All in all it was a very nice place and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great

We stayed at this property for a week. Everything was awesome with the house. We checked in with no issues, the place we clean and the property manager was responsive when I messaged her. The only thing that was slightly bothersome (and totally outside of the property management’s control) was that there seemed to be a large number of homeless people struggling with addiction in the area. None exhibited threatening behavior or anything - we didn’t feel unsafe. We did encounter some human feces on the sidewalk while walking to get food, though. Other than that, it’s a great property with great views and proximity to the ocean. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rosie Z.

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

The property was nice and comfortable.

I enjoyed staying in the area. The property was nice and comfortable. However there are things that I think could be done to improve the experience. The grill didn’t work and we bought steaks to grill. The door to the balcony sticks and is hard to open. The exhaust fan in the master bathroom does not work. The TV in the upstairs bedroom doesn’t have signal. There is only one blow dryer in the house. The furniture cushions that are tattered should be replaced. I believe that if these few things were taken care it would improve the overall rating of the property. Also on the listing, it should include what kitchen supplies there are so that one can plan for cooking. Even providing one bottle of olive oil to cook would be nice. The outside of the property looks fabulous and the parking is great. It has a fantastic view and is secure with the gate. Overall I would recommend both the area and this property with a few simple changes it could surely improve the overall comfort of the guests. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Abigael P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location, comfortable unit, but has some issues

We had 2 families renting together and booked for 7 people. The rental had just been cleaned & smelled strongly of cleaners which we didn’t mind b/c that told us it was freshly cleaned but the smell could be a bother. The couch & chairs were very stained & dirty/ worn in. There was a large hole in the wall by the stairs & other wall damage & furnishing wear & tear that made it obvious this was a turn & burn rental. I have stayed in many vacation rentals & we were a little disappointed about the damages throughout the unit walls and furniture for the price charged. On top of this issue, only 4 bath towels were left for 7 guests. There was only one dish towel left, though it was requested we wash our dishes before leaving &we did do that —it was inconvenient with no dish towels & no paper towels in the unit to dry things & put them away. We did not receive helpful timely communication during our stay when we pointed out our questions as they arose. For instance we texted twenty minutes prior to check in whether we could drop off our bags early and received no response. We texted inquiring about dish towels/ paper towels the first night & received no response. Texted the next morning regarding the lack of bath towels & was told a couple hours after the fact there should be more in the closet —-which there was not & we had all already showered. Any one of these issues on there own wouldn’t have been the end of the world obviously but together left us feeling a little soured. I never expect that a rental will be in perfect condition but price always sets expectation & this was a more costly rental so I did expect good communication from the host and a better maintained property. The wear & tear on this unit was pretty heavy & could use attention for the price being charged & things like dish towels or paper towels & bath towels sufficient for the number of guests booked seems like a pretty basic expectation & the lack of helpful communication in regards to those issues furthered the frustration I think the value of this unit comes from its proximity to the beach & town. Though the unit was heavily worn in some areas it is well decorated & generally cleaned thoroughly minus the yucky couch & chair stains. The beds were comfy. We were in a PERFECT location—right by the beach, great views from the top unit, walking distance to many restaurants & shops & the pier. That all saved the day for the most part from the frustratating parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyna C.

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

Family Reunion with a View

Planned a gathering of siblings for my sister’s milestone birthday. She lives nearby (and doesn’t like to travel), and my other sister came down from O.C., my brother from Houston, and I c as me from Tucson. Being by the beach was the goal…having a gorgeous view from the living room was a huge bonus. Really enjoyed the weekend. Beds were comfortable, except for the sofa bed (even when it was the sofa), so we didn’t use that in the end (though we had intended to). Nice location, great view, good to have safe parking. A few things could use cosmetic repair, but there’s nothing to detract from the pleasant atmosphere. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great for family getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property - walking distance to the beach (we could hear the waves from the rooftop deck) and restaurants/shops. Excellent support from our host, with useful recommendations for local excursions. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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