Toes in the sand - 1/2 Block to the Beach
4.6
Outstanding(66 Reviews)House in Ocean Beach, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Every aspect of this home has been completely rebuilt from the foundation up. In early 2016 we took on the monumental task of taking the existing structure down to the foundation. We meticulously removed everything between the foundation and the roof structure expanding and re-configuring the floor plan. The end result was an efficient 2 bedroom 2 bath beach house with top end finishes that lives sophisticated but comfortable. Walls, windows, kitchen, baths, fireplace, flat screen TV (Premium Channels) Herring bone patterned floors, Mahogany doors, Quartz counters, Stainless steel appliances, French doors open to front patio.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Ocean Beach, CA
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(66 Reviews)4.6
The bed house is perfect for 4 !
Updated bathrooms kitchen living space …
Beds are a bit small for adults
Location was perfect !
4.6
We really loved this place - from the lush garden of a front patio to the comfy beds, it was a perfect little beach cottage! It is a tight squeeze but also plenty of space for 4 as long as you all love each other (but would you be sharing a Vrbo with people you don’t love?!?) The home had all the basic essentials stocked up, and if anything is missing you can mosey to any one of the many markets nearby. We really enjoyed our stay and recommend this rental if you’re in town to relax!
4.6
Close walking distance to beach. House has been updated and is comfortable for our group of 4. We had what we needed to cook meals at the house.
4.6
I enjoyed staying at this VRBO in San Diego. The beds are not big enough to sleep comfortably 2 people in a bed. I went there with 3 other female adults. One of my guest slept on the couch because it couldn’t accommodate. There was construction next door to the place we were staying. I probably missed it but I didn’t see anything in the notes from the owner there would be construction next door. The workers woke up my guest and myself the 3 days we stayed there. I stayed Thursday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday morning the workers started before 7 am. I reached out to the owner to let him know and I was told I was already informed by the property listing. I didn’t see anything about construction going on while we would be staying. It happens I’m not upset but it would’ve been nice to sleep in. Other than the small issues it was a nice place to stay, close to the airport, beach and other places to visit.
4.6
Great location if you’re looking to walk to the beach. Clean and comfortable house- great fora couple!
4.6
I have a short work trip every summer and almost always pick OB for my stay. This spot was perfect location, and so cute! We had a last minute add-on (2 moms, with 2 16 yo daughters) so it was a bit more cramped than we expected, but the beds are comfy and having two full bathrooms was a bonus! Owners did a great job making this small space work well for up to 4 people. We did yoga in the open front courtyard each morning, spent our days on the beach, went back to watch sunset each night, and had some excursions to La Jolla for snorkeling, and made a few visits to Clementine Tattoos for a permanent memento! (Joel's the BEST!) Do NOT pass up OB Noodles, and find your way to Grass Skirt Tikki restaurant in Pacific Beach one night. Thanks for a great spot to stay this year. We'll be back in OB next summer!
4.6
I had an great stay at this little house with my friend, and it was absolutely perfect! From the moment we arrived, everything was great. The host was super friendly and helpful, making sure we had all the information we needed. The place was clean, and beautifully decorated, making us feel right at home. We loved the convenient location, close to all the cool spots and easy to get around, and walking distance to the beach. Best of all, we had zero issues or problems during our stay. It was a stress-free and enjoyable experience from start to finish. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic SB getaway!
4.6
We were visiting our kids who live in OB and Mission Hills and this place was perfect for us, very close to the beach, shops , downtown OB and the courtyard was a great place for us to gather. The place itself is modern and nicely put together with care. Definitely come back!
4.6
Location was great for being close to shops and surfing. The large courtyard was a great place to relax
4.6
The house was even more desirable than the VRBO portrayed.
4.6
The good was spending time on the patio. The bad was we didn’t have time to search for a propane tank and rest assured you will have to if you want to use the fire pit or grill.
4.6
We have loved coming to this house for years—this was our 4th stay if that tells you anything. Its location is so awesome. The place is clean, comes with beach chairs/sand toys/boogie boards, etc. And the front patio is really awesome.
Please note that the owner does say that they don’t refill the propane for the BBQ or the fire pit—they rely on tenants to do so. To me that just means that the fire pit and bbq aren’t available because most folks aren’t going to fill and “donate” a tank of fuel to a house that isn’t their own. If we stay again, I’ll bring a tank from home next time (if we are driving), because it was a bummer not to be able to enjoy the fire at night.
4.6
Beautiful property. Spacious clean living area and patio. Great location. Only downside being under the flight path for the airport. Did not expect that.
4.6
This is a cute and cozy place to stay while visiting San Diego, Ocean Beach and surrounding areas. Host was extremely responsive and helpful. Location is great - only a couple-minute walk to the beach.
4.6
Loved the place!
4.6
We didn’t use it to its full potential. Too cool out and we were out and about, so no beach time for us. Great location for us tho as our child lives close.
4.6
Great host. Great location.
4.6
Location is excellent, close to eateries and the beach one block away.
4.6
This place was perfect for a long weekend with my grandparents visiting from out of state. Easily walkable to beach and bars/restaurants. Definitely recommend for those wanting to stay in OB!
4.6
Let me start with the positives – great location, just a few blocks from the beach, very nice place with recent updates throughout the house, very nice patio area and a reserved parking spot is very necessary.
The only negative is a major one with insufficient air conditioning. If it is above 70 degrees outside then the portable air conditioning unit is not enough to cool this space. It would keep one bedroom cool, but that won’t do when there are multiple individuals staying in the house. When I informed the host of this he did drop off three box fans. It was in the 90’s during our stay and those didn’t help much. He said it’s a portable air conditioning unit so move it where you need to. This unit’s condensation tray would fill up with water in 30 minutes and a "P1" would show on the display. When that happens you must empty it or else the unit wouldn’t cool, just blow air. I’m not sure what the host expects you to do through the night. We went to a business and purchased a hose and a clamp so it could drain to a sink or a shower. We also tried to purchase an additional air conditioning unit of any kind, but with a heat wave bearing down on Southern California they were all sold out. They had an evaporating fan which we tried, but these are not air conditioners and only helped slightly. We returned this at the end of our trip. Too much of our time was spent trying to cool this space. If you’re going to list air conditioning as an amenity, then make sure it’s proficient to cool the whole space. We looked specifically for a rental with air conditioning and were willing to pay a higher price for it and it was not provided.
We’ve stayed at many rentals, but have never had to work so hard at trying to stay cool in one. I’m a landlord in Kentucky and I’ve installed Mini Split Air Conditioning units in similar spaces. They are very efficient and affordable.
To sum it up, this issue would keep us from staying at this location again. In addition, a ten seconds video on locking the front door would be a good replacement for the paragraph trying to explain how to do it in the binder.
4.6
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in San Diego. The house was very clean and comfortable with cool modern touches that worked well with the Ocean Beach vibe. The outdoor space was wonderful, filled with beautiful plants and twinkling lights at night. The location made for easy walks to the beach, shopping and dining. Our only issue was that the air conditioning unit didn’t really cool very well, but we made do with fans and open windows. We will definitely return in the future!
4.6
Highly recommend..great location, clean and comfortable property. Near the beach and great restaurants. Will definitely return!
4.6
This little cottage/house was very clean, well stocked and in a great location! I don’t think a lot of San Diego houses have central air conditioning; this one has a unit that I believe pulls air from outside. It’s been warm so the cottage didn’t cool very well during the day but worked wonderfully once it cooled down outside. All in all, would totally stay here again! William was amazing in staying connected!
4.6
We loved our stay in San Diego. The House was immaculate and had pretty much everything we could have asked for. The only downfall for us was the No AC part. Although for the most part we were very comfortable two nights were hotter than the others. Being from Texas I didn't think to look for AC as an amenity, so I know this is on us. Other than that the stay was perfect location and family friendly :)
4.6
This was a great place to stay. Short walk to the beach and plenty of amenities nearby. The property was clean with an AMAZING outdoor space!
4.6
Great for our family of 4!
This was a great place to stay. Short walk to the beach and plenty of amenities nearby. The property was clean with an AMAZING outdoor space!
4.6
Thank you for lovely accommodations
4.6
Perfect
Thank you for lovely accommodations
4.6
We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Beach - this is a great home and my family and I greatly enjoyed ourselves.
4.6
Wish there were half stars to rate the stay. There were SO many great things about this property. The location, the courtyard, the price, the communication. It was almost exactly as listed. I spent time reading all the reviews. A few things to be in the know about if you’re booking:
Property listing says no more than 4 guests per stay, and you can pay per night extra. It never said anything about friends coming over to hang out in the amazing and convenient courtyard—until 3 days before checking. We received a very detailed email that no one other than us are allowed on property at all times. Not even in the courtyard. We were notified there is a camera out front to watch this, and there would be repercussions if this happened. We vacationed with family, and had planned to bbq for lunch since we are 3 minutes from the beach. I messaged the owner to ask permission, stating no one would go into the house (I thought this was a covid concern). It was a short message back that no, we could not, as the community and neighbors are the concern. I found this odd and extremely disappointing. There was nothing about this in the listing. Had there been, it would have changed our booking. So we followed the rules, which again, was disappointing. We would have understood if it was laid out to us beforehand.
Second, it’s advertised with AC. I read other reviews that mentioned the heat, and that the unit worked well. The first night we could not get the AC unit to blow cold air. The ceiling fans are also set to a low setting, and you cannot turn them higher. We were able to find comfort from the cooler air outside with the windows open. I messaged the owner and they said the unit was 2 weeks old, and the house cleaners the day prior to us said it was working just fine the owner sent us the manual to read. We come from Arizona, so are very accustomed to cold air. I read through and trouble shot the AC unit. The fan setting and the cold were the same, no difference. Be aware of this if you like to be comfortable temperature wise.
Lastly, the ant issue previously mentioned. They are there in the shower and kitchen. We have two little kids so we had to make sure to sweep up or eat outside so no crumbs were dropped, because the ants appeared very quickly.
For all these reasons I would rate it a 3.5, as I felt like I bothered the owner with my two messages about the AC and the guests in the courtyard—both major amenities to a property in our travel opinion.
4.6
Ocean Beach Find
We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Beach - this is a great home and my family and I greatly enjoyed ourselves.
4.6
Perfect Location
Wish there were half stars to rate the stay. There were SO many great things about this property. The location, the courtyard, the price, the communication. It was almost exactly as listed. I spent time reading all the reviews. A few things to be in the know about if you’re booking:
Property listing says no more than 4 guests per stay, and you can pay per night extra. It never said anything about friends coming over to hang out in the amazing and convenient courtyard—until 3 days before checking. We received a very detailed email that no one other than us are allowed on property at all times. Not even in the courtyard. We were notified there is a camera out front to watch this, and there would be repercussions if this happened. We vacationed with family, and had planned to bbq for lunch since we are 3 minutes from the beach. I messaged the owner to ask permission, stating no one would go into the house (I thought this was a covid concern). It was a short message back that no, we could not, as the community and neighbors are the concern. I found this odd and extremely disappointing. There was nothing about this in the listing. Had there been, it would have changed our booking. So we followed the rules, which again, was disappointing. We would have understood if it was laid out to us beforehand.
Second, it’s advertised with AC. I read other reviews that mentioned the heat, and that the unit worked well. The first night we could not get the AC unit to blow cold air. The ceiling fans are also set to a low setting, and you cannot turn them higher. We were able to find comfort from the cooler air outside with the windows open. I messaged the owner and they said the unit was 2 weeks old, and the house cleaners the day prior to us said it was working just fine the owner sent us the manual to read. We come from Arizona, so are very accustomed to cold air. I read through and trouble shot the AC unit. The fan setting and the cold were the same, no difference. Be aware of this if you like to be comfortable temperature wise.
Lastly, the ant issue previously mentioned. They are there in the shower and kitchen. We have two little kids so we had to make sure to sweep up or eat outside so no crumbs were dropped, because the ants appeared very quickly.
For all these reasons I would rate it a 3.5, as I felt like I bothered the owner with my two messages about the AC and the guests in the courtyard—both major amenities to a property in our travel opinion.
4.6
Fun Oasis
Upon arrival you get what you've paid for.pictures of the property were spot on.Thw surrounding neighborhood is vibrant and fun with a ot of personality. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the amenities and the area.
4.6
The Perfect Place
William and Kelly were gracious hosts, and we couldn’t have asked for a better Vrbo spot! Their property was located steps from the beach and a short walk to coffee, açaí bowls, Italian food, and more. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!
4.6
A unique and comfortable property in an eclectic neighborhood. Owner has put time and effort into property. Large patio w/propane fire pit. Beach a short walk away. Many restaurants w/in walking distance. Most stores you’ll need close by. A destination area for volleyballers, surfers, families, beach combers, local color, and sun worshippers.
4.6
Close to Ocean; great patio; close to downtown OB
A unique and comfortable property in an eclectic neighborhood. Owner has put time and effort into property. Large patio w/propane fire pit. Beach a short walk away. Many restaurants w/in walking distance. Most stores you’ll need close by. A destination area for volleyballers, surfers, families, beach combers, local color, and sun worshippers.
4.6
Lovely
We really enjoyed this stay and place :)
4.6
This property was gorgeous!! The lanscaping around the patio was amazing. House was modern and very clean. Proximity to the beach, restaurants and shopping was perfect. I highly reccomend this property. The property owner was extremely attentive. When you stay here, you will love it!!
4.6
Loved this house.
This property was gorgeous!! The lanscaping around the patio was amazing. House was modern and very clean. Proximity to the beach, restaurants and shopping was perfect. I highly reccomend this property. The property owner was extremely attentive. When you stay here, you will love it!!
4.6
We found this to be in a great location. We stayed a very short time but we’re able to enjoy Torrey Pines, La Jolla, children’s pool, San Diego Zoo. We drove the cost to Laguna beach and watched many sun sets at sunset cliffs. We enjoyed Many great restaurants walking distance toward the pier. Ended our trip for souvenirs in “old town San Diego”
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ocean Beach?
The average price for a rental in Ocean Beach is $406 per night. This rental is $14 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Toes in the sand - 1/2 Block to the Beach . 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 Toes in the sand - 1/2 Block to the Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Toes in the sand - 1/2 Block to the Beach ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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