Seconds to Sand, 3BR + Large Loft, Sleeps 10!
5.0
Outstanding(201 Reviews)House in Mission Beach, CA
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Located just steps away from the Pacific Ocean, this stunning five-star rated vacation rental offers a perfect retreat for families or groups of up to 10 people. This lovingly maintained family home is six blocks north of Belmont Park on one of the most beautiful and well-kept courts in all of Mission Beach.
ID Verification required for every reservation!
In a nutshell:
- 3- story home with large, private (not shared) outdoor areas with ocean and bay views.
- Sleeps maximum of 10, not including children under age 2.
- On Pacific Ocean side of Mission Beach; walk to the sand in 30 seconds…. or less!
- 3 bedrooms, including TWO primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
- Large Loft sleeps 4 more in beds with views of the bay.
- Total: sleeps 10 in beds; no pull-out sofas
- Three full bathrooms
- Lots of open living area, a dining room that seats 10, a well-stocked kitchen.
- NEW wider garage doors that make it easy to park a full sized vehicle.
- 2 large parking spots.
- Well-maintained, beautifully updated and decorated.
- Child friendly
- Twenty years of 10/10 reviews!
Living Area:
- Perfect for bringing everyone together! Open floor plan creates a seamless flow between living, dining, and kitchen.
- Living area has soaring vaulted ceilings and tall windows for ocean views and breezes and the sound of the waves.
- Dining area with farmhouse table that fits your entire group for a family meal or game night.
- Kitchen is truly well equipped by owners who love to cook. Gas range with double ovens, quartz counters and subway tile, and huge farm sink.
- There’s also the “coffee porch” off the main living area.
Sleeping Arrangements:
- Primary bedroom #1 has king bed and en-suite bathroom and access to front patio.
- Primary bedroom #2 has cal king bed and en-suite bathroom and access to front patio.
- Third bedroom has a cozy queen bed, located on main living floor.
- Large loft area with two twins and a queen mattress. Versatile and fun space for larger groups.
- We have portable cribs available.
Bathrooms:
- There are three full bathrooms.
- An addition to the two en suite bathrooms attached to primary bedrooms, there is a third hall bath on the main living floor.
- You’ll never run out of hot water with our on-demand water system.
Outdoor areas:
- One of the highlights of this property is the expansive and private (not shared) outdoor areas, where you can soak up the California sunshine and feel the ocean breezes.
- First, the fully enclosed front patio features gorgeous ocean views, comfortable seating, a barbecue grill for cookouts, and a dining area where you can savor meals al fresco.
- Keep the kids contained while you grill.
- Second, on the second floor off the main living area, the “coffee porch” is a favorite spot for our guests to gather.
- Third, for stunning views, head up to the roof deck on the third floor for panoramic views of both the beach and bay, as well as views of the Big Dipper rollercoaster and the fireworks at Sea World.
Parking:
- Two parking spaces.
- NEW wider garage doors that make it easy to park a full-sized vehicle.
- The second spot is a large and easily accessible spot on the Strandway with no vertical clearance that fits full sized vehicles.
Heating & Cooling:
- Please be aware there is NO Air conditioning in the home.
- There are ceiling fans and standing fans but there is no a/c.
- There is central heat in the unit during cooler months
What we provide:
- High speed internet access. Smart TV in the living room.
- A FREE Speed Queen washer and dryer is located in the garage for your exclusive use.
- All beach and bath towels are provided.
- Beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas, and boogie boards, also provided, so pack light!
- All paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, napkins) as well as hand soap, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry soap, trash bags, cleaning products and more.
Family Friendly:
- For our younger guests, we have two portable cribs and high chairs available.
- In addition there are built-in baby gates at the top of the interior stairs.
- You’ll find plenty of board games and puzzles for quality family time and the occasional rainy day.
- Thank you for supervising your children at all times.
Activities:
- San Diego offers an abundance of activities and attractions, and this beach house puts you right in the heart of it all.
- Explore the nearby beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, or simply enjoying long walks along the shore.
- Take a short drive to popular destinations like the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Sea World, Legoland, or the world-famous
San Diego Zoo.
- With numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment options nearby, you'll have no shortage of things to do and explore.
- Our attentive local property management team is always just a phone call away to assist you with any needs or provide local recommendations.
- Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience San Diego's coastal charm from the comfort of our beach house.
- Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Need more room? If your group is larger than 10, inquire about the availability of “The Dollhouse,” the two bedroom guest
apartment above the garage. This charming space, originally built in the 1930’s can sleep an additional 4-5 guests.
A Message from the Owner:
We are thankful to be able to provide this lovely Mission Beach home where families from all over the world have stayed, made memories, and filled our guest books with love. Twenty years ago we bought this beach house that our family had rented for many summer vacations starting when our children were babies. We love this house and always called it our beach house; even before we bought it. One summer we arrived to find our beach house was For Sale! It is a dream come true to own this house and we are very thankful for all the fun times it has provided with our friends and family. We look forward to spending many happy years with our children and someday, hopefully, their children in this special place. When we're not at the beach, we live in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have been married for 40 years and have three now grown sons. We love all that San Diego has to offer and never get tired of acting like tourists.
ID Verification required for every reservation!
In a nutshell:
- 3- story home with large, private (not shared) outdoor areas with ocean and bay views.
- Sleeps maximum of 10, not including children under age 2.
- On Pacific Ocean side of Mission Beach; walk to the sand in 30 seconds…. or less!
- 3 bedrooms, including TWO primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
- Large Loft sleeps 4 more in beds with views of the bay.
- Total: sleeps 10 in beds; no pull-out sofas
- Three full bathrooms
- Lots of open living area, a dining room that seats 10, a well-stocked kitchen.
- NEW wider garage doors that make it easy to park a full sized vehicle.
- 2 large parking spots.
- Well-maintained, beautifully updated and decorated.
- Child friendly
- Twenty years of 10/10 reviews!
Living Area:
- Perfect for bringing everyone together! Open floor plan creates a seamless flow between living, dining, and kitchen.
- Living area has soaring vaulted ceilings and tall windows for ocean views and breezes and the sound of the waves.
- Dining area with farmhouse table that fits your entire group for a family meal or game night.
- Kitchen is truly well equipped by owners who love to cook. Gas range with double ovens, quartz counters and subway tile, and huge farm sink.
- There’s also the “coffee porch” off the main living area.
Sleeping Arrangements:
- Primary bedroom #1 has king bed and en-suite bathroom and access to front patio.
- Primary bedroom #2 has cal king bed and en-suite bathroom and access to front patio.
- Third bedroom has a cozy queen bed, located on main living floor.
- Large loft area with two twins and a queen mattress. Versatile and fun space for larger groups.
- We have portable cribs available.
Bathrooms:
- There are three full bathrooms.
- An addition to the two en suite bathrooms attached to primary bedrooms, there is a third hall bath on the main living floor.
- You’ll never run out of hot water with our on-demand water system.
Outdoor areas:
- One of the highlights of this property is the expansive and private (not shared) outdoor areas, where you can soak up the California sunshine and feel the ocean breezes.
- First, the fully enclosed front patio features gorgeous ocean views, comfortable seating, a barbecue grill for cookouts, and a dining area where you can savor meals al fresco.
- Keep the kids contained while you grill.
- Second, on the second floor off the main living area, the “coffee porch” is a favorite spot for our guests to gather.
- Third, for stunning views, head up to the roof deck on the third floor for panoramic views of both the beach and bay, as well as views of the Big Dipper rollercoaster and the fireworks at Sea World.
Parking:
- Two parking spaces.
- NEW wider garage doors that make it easy to park a full-sized vehicle.
- The second spot is a large and easily accessible spot on the Strandway with no vertical clearance that fits full sized vehicles.
Heating & Cooling:
- Please be aware there is NO Air conditioning in the home.
- There are ceiling fans and standing fans but there is no a/c.
- There is central heat in the unit during cooler months
What we provide:
- High speed internet access. Smart TV in the living room.
- A FREE Speed Queen washer and dryer is located in the garage for your exclusive use.
- All beach and bath towels are provided.
- Beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas, and boogie boards, also provided, so pack light!
- All paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, napkins) as well as hand soap, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry soap, trash bags, cleaning products and more.
Family Friendly:
- For our younger guests, we have two portable cribs and high chairs available.
- In addition there are built-in baby gates at the top of the interior stairs.
- You’ll find plenty of board games and puzzles for quality family time and the occasional rainy day.
- Thank you for supervising your children at all times.
Activities:
- San Diego offers an abundance of activities and attractions, and this beach house puts you right in the heart of it all.
- Explore the nearby beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, or simply enjoying long walks along the shore.
- Take a short drive to popular destinations like the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Sea World, Legoland, or the world-famous
San Diego Zoo.
- With numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment options nearby, you'll have no shortage of things to do and explore.
- Our attentive local property management team is always just a phone call away to assist you with any needs or provide local recommendations.
- Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience San Diego's coastal charm from the comfort of our beach house.
- Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Need more room? If your group is larger than 10, inquire about the availability of “The Dollhouse,” the two bedroom guest
apartment above the garage. This charming space, originally built in the 1930’s can sleep an additional 4-5 guests.
A Message from the Owner:
We are thankful to be able to provide this lovely Mission Beach home where families from all over the world have stayed, made memories, and filled our guest books with love. Twenty years ago we bought this beach house that our family had rented for many summer vacations starting when our children were babies. We love this house and always called it our beach house; even before we bought it. One summer we arrived to find our beach house was For Sale! It is a dream come true to own this house and we are very thankful for all the fun times it has provided with our friends and family. We look forward to spending many happy years with our children and someday, hopefully, their children in this special place. When we're not at the beach, we live in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have been married for 40 years and have three now grown sons. We love all that San Diego has to offer and never get tired of acting like tourists.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mission Beach, CA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(201 Reviews)5.0
Our family had the best time here! It is conveniently located only a one minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute walk to Belmont Park. All of the necessities were already there which was wonderful! The place is very clean and communication was great with property management. It’s the perfect place to stay for a large family or group!
5.0
Our family of 8, 4 kids and parents had an absolute blast at this house. It was clean, and so well stocked. Proximity to the beach was amazing and just a short walk to restaurants, bakery and fun. I highly recommend this house loved the set up of rooms, BBQ on the patio and the roof deck for sun sets. 10/10 stop looking and BOOK!
5.0
Very close access to the beach and good area. They had tons of toys, chairs, and boogie boards. Owners were very responsive and gave good food recommendations. We loved hanging out on the roof hammock and front patio. We were also close to many San Diego sights (La Jolla, Sea World, Old Town). Would highly recommend!
5.0
We loved everything about our stay! The location was perfect. It was steps from the beach and a very short walk to restaurants, markets, cafes, etc. The house itself was clean and had so many nice indoor and outdoor spaces. We had 8 adults and felt like we had plenty of room. The communication with the management was very prompt and they were able to get us in early and give us a late check out. I know that's not always possible but it's so nice when that can happen. Overall, I would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Absolutely no complaints about this property. There was 6 of us, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house is well stocked with plenty of extra beach towels, towels, and blankets. If you have younger kids, there are gates on the stairs to keep them safe. Close to everything. Highly recommend!
5.0
Pros: great communication with hosts, well stocked, great location, good for kids, 2 parking spots, laundry
Cons: could definitely use a deep clean (a LOT of dust under beds and behind furniture, cobwebs on ceiling- more common areas were well cleaned). No AC, but they did have tons of fans (these were also super dusty and probably never cleaned).
5.0
An absolutely wonderful week for our family! Thanks to the Whalen family for letting us stay.
5.0
The place was excellent!
5.0
It was nicely kept up, stocked, and close to everything. We had a great time!
5.0
The house was fabulous! Very convenient location & we loved the roof-top deck!
5.0
The home fit all our needs and wants, with plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 kids. We never felt like we were on top of each other with the three levels and multable decks and patios. It's in a beautiful locations just steps from the beach and board walk, yet quiet even during Spring break! The home is well appointed and very comfortable. The two parking spots were a plus seeing how parking is an issue. The garage is tight, but we managed. It was wonderful to have a washer and dryer. I might suggest that the laundry detergent be unscented though, as some in our group were sensitive to scent. We had a wonderful time and the property truely does live up to it's 5 star ratings.
5.0
Me and my family loved this house you literally need nothing but food and your clothes. Kimberly the property mgr is outstanding and checked how everything was. Nancy. I would like to know where did ypu buy the sweater like blankets. We loved them. They were so warm. We especially liked all the decks. The one outside the living room is great to just sit and have coffee. The main deck was great just to watch the sunset. I definitely would stay here again. Outstanding 5 stars for everything Thank you for sharing your home with us. And thank you Kimberly for everything q
5.0
The house at Kennebeck Court was the perfect house for our family stay in San Diego. It was ideally located within steps of the ocean and the bay. The owner was very accomodating and the house was in immaculate condition. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
5.0
We stayed five weeks at this property and enjoyed the closeness to the beach. Many of the San Diego attractions are 20 minutes or less in driving time. The house is very comfortable and the host is very responsive to any needs. Well worth it!
5.0
Our group of college friends had the best weekend!
5.0
Very well maintained, clean and cozy home. Comfortable and enjoyable for all of us. Thank you so much for accommodating our request for Early check-in and late check out.
5.0
Comfortable, clean home!
5.0
I stayed here for my 40th with 8 friends and found this house to be perfect! First I’d say that I originally wanted to stay right in front of the beach but being a very small block away was better as we had more privacy less noise and were still so conveniently close. This house had all all the things necessary to host a large group
In comfort and in style, the top roof terrace was delightful to be on, the large dining room table was perfect to have dinners around, and the location was quite amazing to enjoy a lot of relaxing and fun San Diego activities. The host and the property manager were responsive and easy to talk to.
5.0
We had our 6th thanksgiving week here. Awesome once again. Every year there are upgrades to the house. This year stove and master bath. Highly recommended
5.0
Great overall experience.
5.0
The house is comfortable and much better equipped than most rentals. It had room for all 10 of us to eat together or use the balcony for the 4 children to eat and the 6 grown ups inside. We very much enjoyed our stay , have lots of pictures to remember, and would rent this house again. Thank you Mrs Whalen for making it so comfortable! Magda Lehovich
5.0
Awesome location and a well-stocked, clean house.
5.0
Outstanding family beach house. Everything you need is provided, you just need to bring your clothes, food and good beach vibes. Highly recommended.
5.0
We had a great time. Stayed here for the past 7 years. Excellent location. House has everything. We love it. As our young grandson said, "The Red House, It's the best.'
5.0
Between the rooftop deck, large patio and fully stocked house, you are destined to have a great experience. The location is perfect and the owner is attentive. Can’t wait to book again!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Great location, walking distance to beach, restaurants and broad walk. House was great, exactly as described, and well equipped. Highly recommend for family
vacations.
5.0
A beautiful home in a great location. The best equipped rental we have ever stayed in. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Lots of nooks and crannies to escape to. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, the beach and the bay. Nancy was great - always responded quickly to any emails sent.
5.0
My family and I had the most amazing time at this rental. The location was perfect; being steps away from the beach allowed my grandma such easy access to take it all in. The house was everything we could have asked for. Such a great property & location; made everyone feel right at home. So sad it’s over - but can’t wait to be back!!
5.0
Great location, walking distance to beach, restaurants and broad walk. House was great, exactly as described, and well equipped. Highly recommend for family
vacations.
5.0
A beautiful home in a great location. The best equipped rental we have ever stayed in. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Lots of nooks and crannies to escape to. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, the beach and the bay. Nancy was great - always responded quickly to any emails sent.
5.0
My family and I had the most amazing time at this rental. The location was perfect; being steps away from the beach allowed my grandma such easy access to take it all in. The house was everything we could have asked for. Such a great property & location; made everyone feel right at home. So sad it’s over - but can’t wait to be back!!
5.0
This property was amazing for our two families of 4. The adults had the two master suites and the kids enjoyed the loft area. We all had our own space and the kitchen was one of the most well stocked I have ever seen. From the property you could see the sun come up on one side and the sun go down on the other. The beach is just a hop away! All the beach items, laundry, hoses outside for sand, were just a few of the many perks at this place.
5.0
Great location! We loved walking on the beach every day and it was easy to get to all the great parts of San Diego. The house and roof top deck were perfect for lots of time for chatting and laughing. Would recommend the property to anyone visiting the San Diego area. Thanks Nancy!
5.0
The house was wonderful and had a perfect location. Easy walk to beach, shopping and restaurants. We had 5 adults and 2 teens and everyone loved staying at this house…..hoping to come back next year.
5.0
The Whalen home was perfect for our family gathering. We cooked most of our meals so appreciated all the extras provided in the kitchen. Everything needed for the beach was available, including beach towels, so many hours were spent on the beach. We enjoyed the games provided for our evening entertainment. The kids loved sleeping in the loft!
And the location was great with a short walk to the beach.
5.0
Kennebeck was the perfect location for access to ocean, bay, walkable restaurants and retail, and easy Uber/Lyft rides to outlying areas. The home is impeccably stocked with everything you need and more, and all the nooks and crannies meant anyone could find alone time if desired. A perfect place for our group to gather and reminisce and celebrate being together.
5.0
A perfect base for enjoying San Diego area and then coming home to comfort and all you could need. We travel and rent a lot through different agencies and this was hands down the best equipped of all!
5.0
The Whalen Home was the perfect place for our family to stay! The house is obviously well loved by the owners, well taken care of, and very cozy. The beach is just steps away, and there were sand toys for our toddler, which we appreciated very much. The built-in baby gates are very secure, and it was wonderful having a highchair and porta crib. The kitchen was great for cooking all of our meals, and the living area could not have been more pleasant. Thank you to Nancy for her beautiful house and to Kimberly for being a very responsive property manager.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mission Beach?
The average price for a rental in Mission Beach is $662 per night. This rental is $282 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seconds to Sand, 3BR + Large Loft, Sleeps 10!. 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 Seconds to Sand, 3BR + Large Loft, Sleeps 10!. Enjoy the water!
Is Seconds to Sand, 3BR + Large Loft, Sleeps 10! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seconds to Sand, 3BR + Large Loft, Sleeps 10!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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