Tropical Retreat! Just steps to the surf & sunsets!
House in Mission Beach, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Tropical Retreat is now a monthly rental which means rates are lower per night so your vacation can be longer and in the same price range you would spend for a typical summer stay. One level, ground floor with a private patio, just 60 steps to the sand! Boardwalk and is just steps away from the sunset every night! Excellent location close to Belmont Park and within walking distance of all the attractions and eateries! This is a great value and very close to the beach, just steps away from the boardwalk. You will love our location. Only three doors to the shore, near the corner of Ocean Front Walk and Dover Court. Bright and sunny cottage-style unit with a big patio area and covered parking. We have two of these cottages sitting side by side. See photos that show two of each room and click on the map to see how close we are to the surf! Our Sandcastle is located on the beach OCEAN side of Dover Court in South Mission Beach, just 3 blocks south of Belmont Park. Enjoy grilling and dining while just steps away from the deep blue sea, the boardwalk, the beach, and the surf! Close to the action, yet quiet and relaxing for a peaceful stay. Your kids can play in the ocean right in front of lifeguard tower #12 in the summer months which is located right out on the beach where you will set up your day at the beach! Extra guests will enjoy the quality Sofa Sleeper in the living room, always a favorite place to sleep with the open beam ceilings and TV. The sofa sleeper is full-sized. This one-bedroom can comfortably sleep up to four. Lots of windows give this beach house character and a beach cottage feel. We love our furry family, but please leave your pets at home. We have a strict no pet-policy to keep our homes clean and allergy-free for all guests! The Famous roller coaster at Belmont park, local grocery markets, and oceanfront dining are all within a 2 to 3-block walk. Lots of bike, kayak, surfboard, and sailboat rentals are all nearby. Plenty of boogie boards and sand toys are available at the property for guest use. We have a guest laundry room with multiple washers and dryers that will help you pack lightly. Carport parking is covered and semi-enclosed. Check out all of the extra photos! Compare with others! This is the best value in Mission Beach! We would love to have you visit us! Activities nearby: Golf, Tennis, Theme Park Amusement Park, Zoo/Wildlife Park, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Water skiing, Para-sailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Biking, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty Spa, Racquetball, Basketball Court, Antiquing, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, Live Theatre, Museums, Horseshoes, Miniature golf, Hot Air South Mission Beach, GROUND FLOOR, PATIO
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Mission Beach, CA
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Convenient to the Beach!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place, great patio and perfect location to ocean, bay, restaurants and shopping. Parking is also easy which is key when at the beach!!
5.0 / 5.0
It was really good. We had some difficulties with parking when the maintenance people were there. Other than that it was great. It really is so close to the beach and shops. Would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time in this condo. It was a great location and very clean. It had everything we needed. The fact that there was parking is a HUGE plus. It is tight for larger vehicles but the other people that stayed in the condo were gracious enough to work together and everyone fit perfectly!!! We will stay here again.
4.0 / 5.0
The home is very cute for a couple. We are a family of four with small littles and it was too crowded for us. It’s a perfect location though! The house has very thin walls so you can hear everything from the rental above and to the side.
The pull out couch was very springy but they had extra blankets that we were able to use to pad it. The home wasn’t very clean. The dishes had food residue, the toilet had caked up residue around the hood hinges, the floor didn’t seem like it was swept or mopped, and we kept finding random hair on the bathroom mat and towels.
5.0 / 5.0
Great property, nice and clean easy access to the beach with parking.
4.0 / 5.0
This is a compact beach vacation cottage, not fancy or plush but comfortable. Close to the beach for walks and just a short walk to some nice dinners. Plenty roomy enough for two people. Very good king bed, and we slept well. Good shower and nice towels. They had a good Wi-Fi connection, which was needed as our Verizon cell phone service was bad (not owners fault).
The walls are thin, however. Our neighbors were not sharing secrets, otherwise we might have learned them. A little noisy overhead. Thankfully, they quieted down at night. (And everyone in the neighborhood was wonderfully friendly.)
Unit had a nice stove and fridge (I like to cook vacation breakfasts). So overall good. However, several little things could have made it more enjoyable. They did not leave enough dishwasher soap to run all our loads. Similarly, the clothes washer outside only had one laundry pod. The umbrella on the patio really needed some maintenance and oil, and was quite a chore to put up. Little things, but it detracted from what the unit could have been. Still, overall good place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fantastic stay in SanDiego at Mission Beach! My boys loved the beach house and proximity to the beach boardwalk and Belmont park. Highly recommended for a spring break or family vacation in San Diego!
3.0 / 5.0
Small bathroom need to add a rubber Matt in shower. Parking is very tight! So small car suggested. Owner very helpful. A luggage stand would be good to add.
5.0 / 5.0
Thanks for letting me stay, loved the house and location!
4.0 / 5.0
We loved being so close to the beach, and the outdoor patio would have been amazing but the weather did not cooperate. This is a great rental for a couple, but it is very small and the mattress on the sofa bed is badly in need of replacement. This neighborhood is super fun, especially with the beach path so close by. We saw dolphins and whales from the pathway!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed staying here. It was close to the beach and restaurants. The owner was quick to respond to us with a minor issue and we appreciated that very much. We highly recommend this little bungalow. Hopefully be back next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location just off the beach. Easy access everywhere we wanted to go and couldn't ask for more. Would definitely stay here again and the ability to book more of the house would be a great bonus with a group.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our time here
5.0 / 5.0
Start to finish was great
4.0 / 5.0
Love the parking space and locations of this property. I didn’t read all the information carefully so end up having to but shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. They do y provide of that. The parking space is great but small.
4.0 / 5.0
Had a lovely week stay. Accommodation as listed and was great for us. Close to the beach and easy access to San Diego attractions.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice little spot with all the necessities . My only recommendation is if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs because you hear the planes flying overhead starting early in the morning
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for two! Nice and quiet. Nice selection of restaurants close by.
5.0 / 5.0
This vintage style beach cottage is so close to South Mission Beach, and just a few blocks to Belmont Park, restaurants and little convenience shops. It was a very comfortable stay, with just a few things needing a refresh at this point in the season. The king size bed was comfortable. The bathroom has a nice size shower. It just took several minutes to get hot water which felt a bit wasteful.
The kitchen is well stocked with dishware, glasses and cookware.
The dedicated parking space was tight as all seem to be, and was very much appreciated. We were able to get a Chrysler Pacifica in the space, so quite doable.
There is a great outside courtyard/patio as is typical for cottages in the area. We enjoyed watching the sunsets every evening, and once enjoyed dinner at the Cannonball on their rooftop space at sunset.
I understand the owner has multiple properties in a row and it would work great for an extended family or groups of friend to rent multiple units being able to gather together and retreat to their own space. This might be something our extended family could do in the future!
Owner/property manager was very responsive and easy to work with.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was great! Very close to Mission Beach and a nice walk to nearby amenities. Excellent!
5.0 / 5.0
Location is perfect, 30 second walk to beach. Everything you need to cook is in the unit. Comfortable furnishings. The only negative would be the lack of closet and dresser space. No place to put clothing that would normally go in a dresser. A suggestion would be to get rid of the little desk area in the bedroom, remove the nik nacks on the shelving there as thy are not necessary. Cute but not needed. Make that space shelving to put your clothing on.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to enjoy the beach life! The patio hangout areas of all the houses in the area are especially great if you like to be social and see people coming and going. Steps to the boardwalk and beach, and all the entertainment and food around Belmont Park. Very nice place for a couple to relax for awhile!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect size for myself and teenage son very near the beach and lots of things to do. No AC so was pretty warm at night but the ocean is very close if you need to cool off.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for our needs. We plan to rent it again next year.
3.0 / 5.0
The online pictures made it look bigger than it is. It is very cozy and the bed is excellent. The bathroom is very small and the toilet almost has no room for feet in front., a nice place. We enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Mission Beach at Dover ct
We had a great week at this beautiful home. The patio was great for grilling and having dinners. Great location. Close to all the action.
4.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed
We enjoyed our stay other than the people next door were very loud.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location!
Property was clean and well maintained. Friendly neighbor.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing place to stay for a beach get away!!!
One of the best rentals I have ever stayed at!! Location was perfect for both me and my children, so close to the beach, an amusement park and so many delicious restaurants!! Definitely recommend!!
4.0 / 5.0
Great place but the cleanser they used had a strong odor
While cracking a few windows helped a lot the place always had the strong smell of whatever cleaning products they used prior to our arrival, still a great spot perfect for couples.
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy beachouse
We had a great time staying here! It’s nice to be so close to the beach. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Needs some upgrades
Overall great
5.0 / 5.0
Location, location, location!!!
Loved the patio, proximity to the beach and the boardwalk! Met some nice neighbors, and felt very comfortable!
5.0 / 5.0
This the perfect place for a relaxing get away to the beach! Would definitely return!
4.0 / 5.0
Long Weekend Retreat
Property was very well appointed with a great location. We had a great time visiting our daughter who lives in SD. So great to able to walk out the door and be at the beach in seconds.
4.0 / 5.0
South Mission steps to beach
Great south mission place... but neighbors upstairs/next door can be noisy, as well as the airplanes taking off, which is basically all of south mission. The building is actually split into three. Two downstairs and one up. This is for the right side of the building as you're looking at it from the sidewalk. Nice patio, but cozy if you have neighbors. Parking is challenging. It took some practice to park my Explorer effectively. It's tight, but at least there's parking. Other places around, you may not be so lucky. Inside the place is smaller than we expected, but it's got a good vibe. Minimal pantry items, so bring what you need.
We would stay here again. We love being on the ocean (vice bay) side. Great hosts!
5.0 / 5.0
Beach time
Everything there was very clean and comfortable. Very easy access to beach, parking never an issue for visitors.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, location, location
Steps from the strand made for an active escape. The space is perfect for two with a comfy king bed and seating both inside and out. Everything was very clean and communication was fantastic prior to our arrival. If you need a spot to hang your hat while exploring San Diego, 724 Dover Ct is a good choice.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mission Beach?
The average price for a rental in Mission Beach is $647 per night. This rental is $437 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tropical Retreat! Just steps to the surf & sunsets!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Tropical Retreat! Just steps to the surf & sunsets! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tropical Retreat! Just steps to the surf & sunsets!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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