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Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!

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A patio with a table and chairs, a white door, and string lights.
A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, a teal cart, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a white table, four chairs, a potted plant, and a sofa with cushions.
A neatly made bed with a white and teal bedspread, two pillows, and a wall sign that reads "BE MY GUEST".

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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
    Walk to Mission Bay
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!

The perfect place for your perfect beach vacation! This Mission Beach charmer is just 3 doors down from Mission Bay and just a minute's walk to the ocean, Belmont Park and the famous Big Dipper Roller Coaster, as well as many restaurants/activities. The location couldn't be more central!
Great for a family of 4 or two couples. The large patio allows for a great place to relax or have a BBQ! And the one-car garage is a commodity in Mission Beach. With hardwood floors, lots of light in the living room, a flat screen TV, fully stocked kitchen, free wi-fi, and all the beach equipment you will need (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, beach towels), this is a great place to spend your next vacation. Just bring your flip flops and sunscreen!
We have beach cruisers, a 2 person kayak and paddle boards available for a nominal rental fee, ready for your use when you arrive. Each unit has exclusive use of their own side of the patio with patio table and 4 chairs. Black out curtains in the bedroom are a plus for sleeping in or snoozing after a fun day in the sun.
And if you have a baby, we offer free use of our pack and play, umbrella stroller and portable high chair!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes! Children of any age are welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
With permission from owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the patio, never inside please!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all soiled laundry in a pile (on bathroom floor, if damp). Please wash all dishes. They can be left to dry on the counter. Throw away all excessive trash. Can leave one can 1/2 full.
Please fold up pull out couch bed, if used.
Please turn off AC, sign out of all streaming channels, lock doors and windows, return remote control to where you found it. Be sure garage door closes behind you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest to complete rental waiver and submit a copy of current driver's license.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 605101, STR-01460L
Property # 487101vb
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 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 cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belmont Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Draft Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING! located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Mission Bay, Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Belmont Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Easy to sleep 2 adults and kids, with great access to the bay and ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thanks Jared for your great review! It was our pleasure hosting you and we hope you return next year! (Free bike rentals to our return guests). Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at this property. It's a great location and is exactly as described in listing. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thanks for your great review, Anita! We were so happy to host you again and look forward to having you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place Ac worked great Close to everything I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2026
Thanks for the sweet review! I'll look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
very small too much money for size
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Hi Candace, Thank you for staying with us. I actually looked back through our text messages and was so happy to see your note that, "We have all been enjoying your home!" Hearing that is always my goal, and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I was surprised to see your 3-star rating based on the size of the cottage. Our listing includes the square footage, a detailed description, and photos that accurately represent the space before booking. While our home is intentionally a cozy beach cottage (it's even called Mission Beach Cozy Cottage), many guests comment that the abundant natural light and open layout make it feel much more spacious than they expected. We understand that every traveler has different preferences, and our cottage may not be the right fit for someone looking for a larger home. For guests seeking a charming, thoughtfully designed beach cottage, fully loaded with everything to make your stay comfortable and fun in Mission Beach, we hope our listing—and our mostly 5-star reviews—helps set accurate expectations. We wish you all the best and appreciate you choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage! Cute, clean, and equipped with everything we needed. Location was just blocks from both Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Thanks, Susan, for your great review! It was our pleasure hosting you and hope to have you back! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent! Close walking distance to restaurants, beach, shops, and entertainment but on a quiet street. Well-stocked kitchen, very comfortable living area, great shower, lovely front patio area. Property owner was very quick to respond when we had a couple of minor issues. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was fantastic, just what we needed. Close to bay, beach, shops, restaurants, activities etc. Lots of beach gear to use which was helpful. Owner is super helpful and great with communication. Would recommend to anyone thinking about staying, just the location alone is worth it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
Thanks so much for your great review! It was our pleasure hosting you and hope to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place in a great location. The home was well stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2025
Thanks for your great review! It was my pleasure hosting you and I hope to have you back in the future! Take care!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

twincity z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location! 1 block to Mission Bay, 2 blocks to Mission Beach. Several excellent restaurants, bars, coffee shops, & activities in easy walking distance. Can’t beat it! The property is nicely situated and has all the amenities you need to have a great stay. The patio is an underrated feature, and we had it to ourselves during the stay. The garage is a nice feature yet was really tight for my SUV, just make sure to check your dimensions ahead of time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thanks so much for your great review! It was my pleasure hosting you and I hope to host you again in the future! Take care! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Stay

Perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2025
Thanks so much David! So happy you enjoyed your stay and would love the chance to host you again in the future! Free use of the rental bikes (or kayak) for our repeat guests, both items for your following stay, and then add free paddle board rentals for stays after that! Take care!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place and so close to the beach. Owner was very responsive to questions before booking. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Hi Elizabeth~ Thanks so much for your sweet review! So happy to hear you enjoyed our cottage! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to have you back soon! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Excellent cottage and location

Excellent location and cottage
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and location for my husband and I. House had everything we wanted!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thanks so much for your sweet review! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Getaway Cottage

Fantastic location, clean house, and we had an awesome trip! Thanks Karin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you for your sweet review! So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! (And my housekeeper is happy to receive an extra $10 for getting a review mentioning the clean house!) Hope we can host you again in the future (Free use of our rental bikes or kayak) for return guests! Thanks again and take care!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Great location close to the beach and perfect for our family vacaction

We spent 5 days here in November for a family vacation with our 2 year old son and had a great time. The location was perfect with just a short walk to the beach and Belmont Park. We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Hi Keith~ Thanks so much for your great review! It was our pleasure hosting you as guests and we hope to have you back in the future! Take care, Karin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the cottage was everything we imagined it to be! Our expectations were exceeded & we cannot wait to stay again! The cottage is perfect for our small family, plus two dogs. The accommodations were very clean. The location was perfect for us to be able to walk along the bay or to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thanks so much for your great review! It was my pleasure hosting you and hope that you guys come back in the future! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed

We really enjoyed our stay. Very convenient to water and boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2022
Thanks so much for your sweet review! Hope to have you back! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Great location

I loved how we were able to rent bikes and stand up paddleboards...used the bikes a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thanks again for staying at our cottage, Gina! It was our pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Weekend get away

Great location and house! Lots of amenities/supplies at the house. Exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Kristi~ thanks so much for your great review! It was our pleasure hosting you and hope to have you back!! Take care!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Very clean, great location, had everything we needed for a fun long weekend.

This property is very clean, very spacious. The owner was very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Jim~ thanks for your great review! We hope you and Sheri come back in the future! Karin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Quaint and convenient

Great choice for our Mission Beach stay! Easy to get to the very active beach side and even easier to access the quiet bay side. Comfy bed, nice bathroom and kitchen — and a great value for the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Lynn~ So glad you enjoyed your stay in Mission Beach! We hope to have you back in the future! Take care! Karin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great spot and place!

Fantastic!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Thanks so much! We were happy to host you! Hope to have you back!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariel C.

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

Great location, cute place!!

The location is great! Walking distance to the marina and beach, the park, coffee, food. Paddleboards at the rental were super convenient we were able to just pick up and go. The rental was clean and the patio was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2022
Thanks Mariel for your great review! We were happy to host you and hope that we can host you again in the future! (Also our housekeeper gets tipped an extra $10 when anyone mentions how clean the place is so she thanks you as well!) Take care!
Verified review

8/10 Good

suzanne b.

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

Close to beach

Weather was rainy and cool, but our cottage was cozy and warm! Location was good for beach walking and getting to places in San Diego, LaJolla, Pacific Beach and Ocean BeachWould recommend this host/property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had such a great stay here! Karin was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The house was lovely and in such a perfect location. Could not be happier!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2020
Thank you for the sweet review! Hope to have you back in the future!!! Take care!

About the host

Hosted by Karin Watkins

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My husband, Mark, and I are proud to be the owners of Island Court Cozy Cottage! We purchased this property in June of 2013 and have been enjoying our role as property managers and vacation hosts! We both grew up in San Diego and went to college here so we know the area well! We have 2 kids, ages 25 and 22 now, and have been creating many memories with them in our cottage, when it is not already reserved!

Why they chose this property

We chose this cottage because we love hanging out in Mission Beach! There seems to be something to do for everyone! We looked at properties for a year and half and knew this would be perfect for us the moment we saw it! We loved the front patio, just being able to relax there with a good book or BBQ with friends. We also felt the location was ideal, as it is within walking distance of everything we like to do ~ biking on the boardwalk, taking the kids to the roller coaster, swimming in the ocean or jogging along the bay... We've had a lot of fun remodeling and creating a comfortable, beachy home away from home, always looking for ways to make it even more perfect for our guests!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location!!! So close to everything! Beach rental shops on the same block (or if you don't want to pay the higher prices, we have 4 beach cruisers, a kayak and 2 paddle boards available to rent for next to nothing!!) We also have baby items for your use, including a pack and play, high chair, and umbrella stroller. Washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen, garage, wi-fi, videos, AC, boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs and beach towels all included. And I am always available if you have any questions or need anything! It is my pleasure taking good care of my guests!!!

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