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Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

Beach condo with water park and fitness centre

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Three blocks from the  IB fishing pier. No license is required to catch dinner!
Enjoy Bar B Que dinners on the ocean facing deck. Cool breezes & sun tanning.
Confortable prívate patio deck with beautiful views!
Living area
Living and dining area!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Imperial Beach, CA
  • Place, Imperial Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Ysidro Border Crossing
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Kids bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living room with 2 bed sofas that opens up to a king size

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

The PENTHOUSE at Palm Plaza! This unique property is the largest in Palm Plaza complex with our beautiful ocean views patio deck!! VERY SPACIOUS! With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, fire place in living & dining room, lots of windows, large wrap around ocean facing deck with BarBeQue and patio furniture, fully equipped kitchen, dish washer, washer and dryer, 4 flat screen TVs, cable with PREMIUM movie channels, PANORAMIC WiFi , F/P, original water color art of local attractions. 1 (one) assigned carport under unit, the Penthouse is on a 3rd floor (no elevator). Good exercise!

The layout of beds in the Penthouse is as fallow:
1st bedroom has a FULL SIZE BED, personal AC, ceiling fan and floor fan.
2nd bedroom has a QUEEN SIZE BED, ceiling fan, floor fan and personal AC.
3rd bedroom (kids bedroom) has a set of bunk beds twin size each and a futon twin size, floor fan.
Living area has 2 sofa sleepers that open up to a king size bed each, floor fan.

The Penthouse is in a THIRD FLOOR at Palm Plaza complex, no elevators, no AC, just stairs, good exercise!

Imperial Beach is a small, laid-back town of about 25,000 people and it's less busy than most beach areas in San Diego County. There are at least 8 restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the condo. There is a well-stocked 7-11 and Leon’s convenience stores and a taco shop about 20 yards away, and two coffee houses within 200 yards. There are many fine restaurants Sea 180, Thai food, Brigantine, Coronado Brewing, Mike Hess brewing, including several at the Hotel Del Coronado, in the beautiful and very exclusive city of Coronado, located about 8 miles north of Imperial Beach along the 'Silver Strand' that separates the Pacific Ocean from San Diego Bay. The condo is located on 177 Palm Avenue, which is a major street further to the east, but by the time it gets to the beach, it's a two-lane road. To get to the beach from the condo, it's a walk of about 200 yards crossing one street, Seacoast Drive, which is controlled by a four way stop sign.

Imperial Beach has wide sandy beaches, all of which are publicly accessible. The surf is excellent, the area just north of the Imperial Beach Pier and another area about 1 mile south are among the best surfing locations in Southern California. The City of Imperial Beach has been working to emphasize the surfing theme, and the plentiful public art reflects that. There are two beach-front public parks within walking distance of the condo, one at the foot of the Imperial Beach Pier. The pier is about 300 yards long and there's a restaurant at the end. Even at prime time on weekends. it's easy to find a place to set up at Imperial Beach. No alcohol is allowed at the beach or in the public parks and the public places are very family-friendly. Imperial Beach is not a 'party' area compared to other San Diego County beaches such as Mission Beach or Pacific Beach.

Easy walking distance to the beach, all shops, restaurants and historic pier. Enjoy small beach town unhurried atmosphere, estuary, ocean and bay. Also close to Coronado and San Diego for more shopping, restaurants and water activities. Close to Coronado, Las Americas outlet mall, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Lego Land and Baja California Mexico. Bring your passport when you visit in case you want to go to Baja California, México.

COVID 19 updates:
Over this year a lot has changed and we are constantly learning. We appreciate all your business and are thankful for those that have continued to travel and book our property with confidence, throughout all this chaos of Covid. We are following all the EXTRA PRECAUTIONS WITH CLEANING AND SANITIZING and have reached out to VRBO/HomeAway and local authorities for advice on Covid regulations for travelers.

It’s been a constantly changing environment and working space for our staff as well. I think we’re handling it all pretty good. Are we perfect? No. There’s no such thing as true perfection. With that said keep in mind, there’s always going to be someone who disagrees or doesn’t understand what is going on and is quick to pass judgement.

The only thing we ask, is reach out to us, let us know if you feel like something is important and we’ll do our best to address it if is in the reach of our hands.

*Our standard Winter and Summer rental rates are subject to change without notice.
*QUOTE IS BASED ON 6 (six) GUESTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN OVER 12 MONTHS,any additional guest will be charged an additional guest fee, per person, per night plus tax at season fee. WE DO GREET OUR GUESTS IN PERSON.
* CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WEEK MINIMUM STAY 5 nights
* NO PARTIES ARE ALLOWED IN OUR PROPERTY.
*The REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT will be released to the person in which the reservations was made, after departure of guests (1 to 2 days), the property will be completely checked for no damages to the property, including keys of property, furniture, appliances, windows, doors, televisions, tvs remote controls, WI-Fi modem, patio furniture, linens, towels, blankets, bedcovers, kitchen equipment, etc). It will take 4 to 8 business days to show up on your account after CHECK OUT DATE, as long as our property and belongings are in the working conditions as guests received them at CHECK IN DATE AND TIME.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Respect the house & your neighbor always!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in certain areas.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please lock front door and put key under front door mat
Please turn off all lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: Respect the house & your neighbor always!
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Imperial Beach

Located in Imperial Beach, this condo is in the city centre 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 USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Travelling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Imperial Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Imperial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Americas Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 13 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Ave Trolley Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Don Panchos Taco Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! located?

Located in Imperial Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Imperial Beach and San Diego Bay. Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado Municipal Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

shawna c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Photos of property are very out of date. Every
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were awesome. Gave just the leniency we needed with a change. We’re suuuuper communicative and available with our couple of questions. The 7/11 next door made things easy. Door to beach is MAYBE 5 minutes. Door to end of the pier about 20 minute walk. Burger place across the street is great food. We will TOTALLY book again if in town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lalonna w.

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

Great place

We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Great space!

The condo is spacious and has excellent views and locations. We enjoyed the opportunity to gather our family and enjoy meals and special time together. The beach town was quiet in the middle of winter, but things were open and the opportunities for dining were amenable. We want to go back in the summer and do things it was too cold for in December.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Wonderful place to gather as a family!

Great location and great communication from our hosts! The penthouse and private patio made for a wonderful place to gather, relax, and enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Great place

We loved everything about the place and location!! Thank you for being such great hosts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystalyn J.

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

Wonderful property

Place was clean and an amazing stay. Host was great and very informative on local places to eat, shop and visit. Check in was easy and communication was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SYRINA G.

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

My nieces bday

We took my 9yr old niece to San Diego and Lego land and stayed here … everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susie W.

Nice area, nice view from the condo

The property was everything we were promised. The area was nice and the space we were provided with was great. John and Emily were helpful. Thanks for letting us visit!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Great family vacation!

We were just out for our first vacation to Imperial beach. The house is walking distance to the beach, pier, park and a bunch of shops and restaurants. The porch was our favorite part since you can see the ocean and relax. Emily was an absolute pleasure to work with and made sure we were all taken care of. We would definitely recommend this home for a great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

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

Family reunion

Because we came to SanDiego for a family reunion we needed aplace that accomodated 9 people. This condo did the job. We had easy acesses to restaurants, beaches and Coronado island. We had adequate space for All. Loved having having coffee on the patio every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Always a fun time

I, my family and our friends have stayed at this wonderful beach house condo for over 3 years. In that time, the kindness and communication with John and Emilia have always been the best. We refer to it as, "our beach house", as it is a great location for us and warm in its feel. Biggest bang for your buck while staying in Imperial Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

A mixed experience

Overall our stay was fine. The location is fantastic, if you want to be close to the beach and that's pretty much all you care about then you can't beat this. Communication with the host was hit and miss, there are some inaccuracies in the listing information, but it's all small stuff. I'd probably stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carol A.

Great location, nice view

We enjoyed our stay in Imperial Beach. This was our first time to the area and found it to be very inviting and a quieter pace than right in the city. We enjoyed the easy access to Coronado and loved being able to just take a short walk down to the ocean. The view from the deck was lovely and we liked being able to see the sunset each night. Unfortunately the weather was quite cool (but sunny) when we were there but we could still enjoy the view through the window. The issues we had were few & minor .... - parking for one vehicle was very tight so be prepared for that - bunk beds were very squeeky and the top bunk was right under a heating vent - futon in bunk bed room was very hard & uncomfortable so our child chose the living room instead - kitchen was well stocked with the basic needs however it would be nice to see the cutlery updated to a little nicer quality including the other utensils ... definitely well used. Overall we really enjoyed this place and would stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

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

Imperial Beach Gem

We just returned home from a wonderful family vacation at John and Emilia's condo in Imperial Beach, and are already looking forward to our next trip there. The location is great, within walking distance of the beach, and several local restaurants and shops. We enjoyed spending evenings on the large patio facing the ocean. The condo came equipped with everything we needed. There was plenty of space for our group. The beds and sofas were comfortable. The kitchen came equipped with all the dishes, pots, pans, and utensils needed, and there was also a gas grill on the patio. There are tvs with premium channels in all three bedrooms as well as the livingroom . Communication with the owners was really great. Check in and check out was very easy. They are great hosts, very responsive, and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely book another stay at the Imperial Beach condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Catrina D.

Great location, neglected accommodations

We booked this place based on all the 5-star reviews. However, when we arrived, and throughout our stay, we wondered how anyone could have reviewed it as 5-star. The photos showed that the place had not been updated, so this was as expected, but we did not expect the following: - Dirty, sticky surfaces, especially the table and cupboards. Walls and doors had numerous marks and scrapes. Kitchen sink smelled bad, fruit flies. - General disrepair and broken items. Scaling on bathroom fixtures and tub doors; upholstery was worn away from arms on arm chairs; missing baseboards; missing and dirty blind panels, stained seat cushions, stains on curtains. Broken power button on dryer. Refrigerator ice and water dispenser didn't work. Patio furniture was not as pictured; patio table was rusted; patio had non-operating hot tub that was being used as junk storage; patio grill was rusty, and ran out of gas part way through cooking the one night we used it. - Hot and loud. There was no A/C so all windows had to be open; lots of street noise and people on the street talking/partying kept us awake at night. - Uncomfortable beds and sheets. Sheets were pilled and scratchy. Pillows were lumpy. The location was great, near the beach, shops and restaurants. However, we felt misled by the reviews. We significantly overpaid for the level of accommodations we received. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Michael H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very spacious house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beware of beach access

The penthouse apartment was fine, but we were unaware that the beaches in the Imperial Beach area were not safe for swimming due to sewage from Mexico. This has apparently been the case for months/years, but that information is not reflected in the listing. If you just want to walk around in the sand and sunbathe/watch the waves it’s fine for that, but if you want to actually swim you have to head further up north. It’s on us for not doing our research prior to the trip, but we’ve never had to do that for any other beach trip so we weren’t thinking about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Awesome location

Great penthouse deck for awesome sunsets!! Stairs to top.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elsie

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enough room for 8 people, ocean view was exceptional. Place was a little dirty, had to do some cleaning before settled in. Street noise was high especially at night. Only one parking area for a medium size car or truck. Have to hike 3 levels of stairs to get to unit, ok if you have young legs. Ocean was closed due to contamination. Lots of Restaurants and shops in walking distance. Would not stay in this area again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Great stay

Loved the view from the penthouse deck. Really good communication from the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

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

Vacation

Very clean and spacious place. Great walking distance to the beach. Great rooftop deck with a great view. Id go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen D.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was exactly what we were looking for! Close to everything and right on the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silveria D.

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

Great location

Overall it was great only downside was didn’t have AC
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emilia and John Haupt III

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Born in Philadelphia and raised there. attended West Chester State University, and Bloomsburgh State University for graduate degree in Audiology. I have worked in the private label Tea & Coffee business on the East Coast and later moved to San Diego in 1989 and to Imperial Beach in 1998. Have worked here as Restaurant Owner (Beach Club Grille & Woodies Cantina), as an Audiologist in Private Practice and operator of vacation rentals.
I have been active with the Chamber of Commerce, the Boy's and Girl's Club and served on the board of a number of HOAs. One year I was voted Business Man of the Year in IB. I live both in IB and in Mexico and enjoy both for what they are and provide to us.
I enjoy supporting the arts, family life and taking care of animals in need. My hobbies include sailing, the beach, friends, listening to music and it seems, repairing cars in inconvenient places.

Why they chose this property

In the heart of the beach area, with restaurants, pubs and easy access in and out of town. One of the more unique properties in IB with an huge ocean facing deck. The views are incredible and wrap around the entire property, from mountain sun rises in the morning to ocean sunsets in the evening.

What makes this property unique

360 degree views of surroundings. Huge ocean facing wrap around deck with white water views. Bar B Que in the open fresh air while toasting the sunset!
High speed wireless internet, fireplace and a total of 4 flat screen TVs with cox cable and premium HBO & Starz movie channels, high speed WiFi , boogie boards, beach chairs, beach toys.local original water color artwork of Imperial Beach tourist attractions.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish