JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(217 Ratings)

House in Mission Beach, CA

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Mission Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

43.2 mi

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JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(217 Ratings)

House in Mission Beach, CA

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Mission Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

43.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(217 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This was our third time here. It’s a great location. Would definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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.

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Perfect location.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We had fun five days - beach being only a few steps away. Cute old cottage. Property is showing its age in good and bad.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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!!

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

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

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

very cozy and close to everything. awesome place to stay with family or friends.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Very comfortable unit. Close to the beach and Belmont park. Will definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Fantastic location just steps from the boardwalk. Surprisingly quiet neighborhood at night. Very charming cottage. Would stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Great location, Owner was responsive & great to work with. No issues & a great stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Kids love the location stayed here at the house 4 different occasions Look forward to the next time

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

This Property is like going to an Old Family Cabin. Convenient Location, easy to go to all that San Diego has to offer.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

We enjoyed ourselves so very much at this property.! I Every waking moment that we weren’t busy elsewhere we walked a few steps to the boardwalk and the sand. I grew up on this beach and I felt so at home at this Beach Cottage. There’s a lot of new stuff around, but I wanted the old, worn in beach feel.! David and Felice had everything we needed and it was an easy check in, and at 1am that’s what we needed. We woke up and went to sleep with the sound of the ocean; which I’m gonna miss. We were so close to everything and my husband especially really appreciated that. He’s from a small town in Montana and really loved the place and the location that I picked for us. We will be back to rent again..TY David and Felice…you have a little gem

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Location is perfect, beach is close by as well as Belmont Park for the kids. House is old, it is in need of quite a few repairs. Definitely needs a good deep cleaning. The garage leaks really bad when it rains. We weren't expecting a fancy place and it wasn't, but if your just looking for a place to sleep this will do.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

If your all about location location location, then this is the place for you! Cute little cottage in great location!! You are so close to the beach which is great when taking sand toys and things to the beach. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. My family loved our stay.....would definitely recommend. Great location for great price!!

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Location was great, disappointed with only one roll of toilet paper. Place could use some upgrades.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

The beach is a minute or less walk, the store is just a few miles, bike and board rentals are walking distance. Good food and shopping nearby! Quick drive to little Italy.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Loved the location. could be cleaner, cobwebs, and dusty & no wash rags. Nice price though. I would stay there again.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

This property is in a prime location and suited our family well. We had everything we needed and wanted! We look forward to staying here again in the future!

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Pros: Closer to the beach than even pictured. We would sit on the porch and enjoy the sound of the waves while our little one slept. We asked for a boogie board and the owner delivered within the hour. A real surf shack experience in a historic home. Cons: Said historic home has questionable electricity. The surfaces of the home are clean, but the curtains are stained and dirty, it is very dusty and the bed linens are thread bare. The bed is also very uncomfortable.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

I was so excited to experience the goodness Fun Diego has to offer, I recommend and will stay again, but request a later check out time.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Super cute and Quaint little beach cottage! Very roomy..this was our 2nd year renting this property and the host was great about getting things fixed and changed from suggestion we made from last time!..great communication while we were there..looking forward to coming back again next year 😀

1.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

This place terribly dirty. The lights, windows, walls were so dirty they were brown. The books were covered in dust. Cobwebs were everywhere. The bathroom mirror is broken. The futon is broken. One of the boogie boards is unusable and not safe. The toys were broken. The outside shower does not work. The garage is not secure. The washer was in the garage and the dryer was in the house. There no laundry baskets. Only minimal towels were provided. We had to wash them. The extra comforter was covered in on old food (caked on it). There ants in the cabinets. And mold in in condiments in the fridge. Cords ganging pulling tight everywhere. We afraid they would start a fire. According to the neighbors, they were surprised the house was still standing. My daughter was afraid of the shower. We looked at trying to stay somewhere else, but we were out of $. The cleaning person was knocking on the door before 10:00 am on the day we left, so we were rushed out. Definitely not worth it.

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

This property could be a gem. It was dirty and in poor condition. Broken futon. There are electrical concerns. At one point the bedroom was filled with sparks from the broken socket. The sparks put a hole in my blouse and a burn on my arm. The electricity went out. We and vrbo made multiple attempts to contact the manager. He finally contacted me late in evening after we left to go to another hotel. The manager stated he would only give my money back if I didn't leave a negative review. I have multiple pictures and the communications demands from manager has been given to VRBO. I'm sure the manager will deny this review. Please keep you kids safe and stay away from this property. Not worth the great location.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We loved David's house are are so grateful he rents it out! It's a little slice of what Mission Beach used to be like and we loved it. The location is amazing and the home has everything you'd need for a great stay. Thank you! We'll definitely be back.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Loved the location and having parking. Close enough to Belmont to walk and the beach is 20 steps away!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We wanted a beach house and that’s what we got 💗

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mission Beach?

The average price for a rental in Mission Beach is $692 per night. This rental is $249 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT. Enjoy the water!

Is JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Mission Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mission Beach?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT pet friendly?

What amenities are available at JUST 30 STEPS TO THE OCEAN FRONT?

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