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JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT

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Beach
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Mission Beach
    1 min walk
  • Belmont Park
    5 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT


The former home of a writer and educator, this 1920's historic bungalow has been completely restored to provide a very comfortable stay at America's finest beach. Just steps from the boardwalk and beach (three houses from the boardwalk) and near Belmont Park and the Roller Coaster, the house comes equipped with all you will need for the perfect vacation. Kayak, beach chairs, sand toys, garage parking and an extra outdoor shower.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and flat screen TV. The second bedroom has bunk beds with a single and double. The comfortable futon in the living room makes into a double, where there is another flat screen TV. We also have a Pack N Play for your toddler.

The shelves are lined with over 300 quality books of all varieties. I keep the prices very affordable compared to any other stand alone house in Mission Beach, so it books out very well. Many people really like this historic-style cottage feel rather than 'all-the-same' condos that line much of the beach, and for good reason. The hard-wood floors and Dutch-door in the front provide a nostalgic step back in time, while enjoying the upgrades to the cottage over the years.

When our kids are grown we're moving back in!! So come enjoy the Mission Beach Cottage while you can. :)

World famous Sea World is five minutes away and the San Diego Zoo is ten minutes. World class dining can be enjoyed in downtown's Gaslamp Quarter, a ten minute drive. Mission Beach offers nightly sunsets, biking, sailing, rollerblading, surfing, boating, a roller coaster and the country's most entertaining people-watching.

Book now, for the vacation you deserve.

Keywords: House
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission Beach. Enjoy features like a water park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Mission Beach and a 2-minute drive from Mission Bay
JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Dave

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR-00731L, 624162

Property is also known as

Just Steps TO THE Ocean Front San Diego
Just Steps TO THE Ocean Front Private vacation home
Just Steps TO THE Ocean Front Private vacation home San Diego

JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy B., Bellemont,Az

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome trip!
Love this cute little cottage by the beach!.. my family and I have stayed here every year for the last 3 years! Perfect location for all the activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing!
The location is unbelievable. A 3 min walk to the bay. A 1 min walk to the ocean. A 5 minute walk to Belmont Park. We rode bike everywhere and barely used our rental car. I cannot express how incredible this property is! The only knock is that there are signs of aging. Having said that, nothing was in such poor shape that we couldn’t enjoy ourselves. The kayak was so much fun for the family. Even our 5 yo gave it a try on Mission Bay! Fans are available in the house to help keep things cool. The outside shower was so helpful. Also, plenty of beach toys for the kiddo… and OMG, the patio! I can’t forget how relaxing it was to hang out there in the morning and again at night. The futon was incredibly comfortable for the teenager. Communication with the owner was fantastic. He was super responsive and helped us along the way. Did I mention the location was unbelievable? You should stay here. There’s no doubt that if the opportunity presents itself again, we will be booking this property for even more spectacular memories. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S., Peoria, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bliss
Location! Location! Location! You are a minute’s walk to the beach, and 3 minutes walk to anything you might need (food, ice cream, Starbucks). You’re also a 3 minute walk from Belmont Park which has an arcade and amusement park rides. My friend and I took our 14 year olds with us. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The home is an original build, so it’s got that feel, but still comfortable and functional. Tons of books in the house, plus games. There’s a TV though we never turned it on. The host also has boogie boards and beach chairs in the back, which we did enjoy! There’s a tight garage, but once we parked, we never moved until checkout, because everything we could want was in walking distance. I plan on coming back with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
This was our third time here. It’s a great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Getaway in Mission Beach!
I recently stayed at a Vrbo property in Mission Beach and had an amazing experience! The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for daily beach outings. The property itself was cute and exactly as described in the listing. It had a charming and cozy atmosphere that made our stay enjoyable and relaxing. We had a lot of fun exploring the area and taking advantage of the nearby attractions. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a fantastic beach getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atomic A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
This house is all about location! Steps to the beach and a short walk to Belmont park. The perfect place to stay with kids. Love that they had lots of boogie boards and beach chairs to use. My daughters had a blast. Also, it has a garage which is a bonus! My family loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quant little house
We had a great stay at this little bungalow. The location cannot be beat. Dave was a communicative and attentive owner. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mission Bay Vacation
Location is great but the weather did not allow us to spend time at the beach It was very easy to get to all the recommended activies
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
So first I have to give a shout-out to David the property manager, he was GREAT! Location was close to Belmont so the kids had a blast and steps to the beach. Whenever I had a question for David, he responded quickly. Parking was great, I have a large SUV and there were two parking spaces for me. Washer and dryer on premises so no spending hours at a laundromat and wasting quarters. Love it and would recommend this place highly.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nimmo W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs refresh
The location is excellent, the bungalow is not restored… the heat and fireplace insert are not functional and or clean therefore the interior, including all the books, is moist and moldy. The ceiling has a lot of moisture damage. We do not have high expectations, this house did not meet ours… we will be staying nearby in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amber P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We chose to stay here because of its location, it’s SO close to the beach. Vintage beach cottage full of character. Needs a deep cleaning. Very quiet, peaceful-we enjoyed San Diego. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

barry z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had fun five days - beach being only a few steps away. Cute old cottage. Property is showing its age in good and bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grew on me
Enjoyed the stay and the house great reading selections the beach chair came in handy tv took a minute to get just watched a couple movies on Roku but I mostly read when I was in a nice comfortable recliner would be an outstanding ad thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short trip
My family and I are from Minnesota and stayed here for the weekend cause we had a wedding to go to. We loved it, very very close to the beach and all the attractions around. Kids thought it was great with the bunk beds. Nice and clean. A spot to park your car/rental in the garage. We would/will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy W., Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Beach House
The location of this cottage was perfect - walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The owner was friendly and responded quickly. Dave accommodated a late check out so we could enjoy nice weather before heading home. The home was clean and had great décor of artifacts and books and provided all the necessary household goods. The kitchen was stocked well, but the cooking items were very old. The beds were okay, mattress could be replaced/updated. This cottage and location was a great value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great time in this lovely home. We walked everywhere. It was especially hot the week we were there but the fans in the home helped tremendously. I recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gia T., Diamond Bar

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cottage!
The cottage was perfect for me and my family. We truly enjoyed our stay. The location was awesome! I loved the fact that we were only a few steps away from the beach. My kids were able to enjoy the beach all day on Saturday. Weather was perfect. David was a great host. Whenever I had a question, his response time was amazing. Thank you, David, for allowing us to stay at your cute cottage. The Nakama's
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian L., Novato, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid rustic beach vibe
Property definitely has that rustic family cabin beach vibe. Amazing location and solid value but the property is showing it’s age. Also a car bigger than a Camry or similar midsize sedan is a challenge to get in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Place in Mission
We’d been able to stay at The Blue House a few times now. It is my family’s favorite place to vacation. Such a cute cottage and the location is perfect. We hope to be able to vacation there for a long time. David is wonderful to work with. See ya next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory m.

Liked: Cleanliness
small cozy beach house
very cozy and close to everything. awesome place to stay with family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

enrique p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable stay
Very comfortable unit. Close to the beach and Belmont park. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Fantastic location just steps from the boardwalk. Surprisingly quiet neighborhood at night. Very charming cottage. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay by the beach
Great location, Owner was responsive & great to work with. No issues & a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach house
Kids love the location stayed here at the house 4 different occasions Look forward to the next time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023