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You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6625 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Mission Beach and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Mission Bay. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!

**IMPORTANT** I only list my property on VRBO and Homeaway. Any listing you see on Craigslist is fraudulent. Thank you.

GREAT NEWS - we recently had central AIR CONDITIONING installed. Come and enjoy the cold air in your home at the beach!

Your Mission Beach vacation awaits! This charming two bedroom cottage is just steps from beautiful Mission Bay and about 100 yards from the Pacific. Our home is unique in the beach area as there are very few of the original single story, single family beach cottages left. Enjoy your privacy of a single dwelling home versus sharing space in a condominium. Our cottage is a delightful, newly remodeled, two bedroom, one bath house with one parking spot in the rear big enough for a mini van or medium size SUV. Take a look around our site, read through the property details below and book your reservation today. Hurry...the beach is waiting for you!


Our Home went through a significant remodel (2013) which included an all new kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and beautiful new cabinets. All new energy efficient windows throughout, new central heating and now AC!!, fresh paint inside and out, remodeled bathroom and all new furnishings and fine linens. The flagstone patio has seating for six, a large umbrella, and a natural gas barbecue. Tangiers Cottage is your home at the beach.

A beach house is not a beach house without the beach, and this house delivers! The beach on the bay, just a few steps from our front gate is quiet and peaceful, with warm white sand. For a little more action, head across the street to the ocean to enjoy the surf. This home has a strong water presence, only improving after sunset as the night lights of Riviera Drive light up the waters of Sail Bay. Enjoy the warm summer evenings on the front patio relaxing with your family.

You will be coming in off the beach early to enjoy this delightful beach retreat. The quaint, new kitchen is perfect for cooking up your favorite meal. It will keep you home for dinner instead of going out. It’s just too easy to open a bottle of wine and toss some fish or steaks on the Ducane grill. Make it a family night and watch a Blu-Ray movie (Red Box ¼ mile away) or your favorite show on HBO on the 42” LCD flat screen.

The master bedroom comes furnished with a queen size bed, large windows to enjoy the summer sun and a 26” flat screen TV with a connected Blu-Ray player. The 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size mattress on the bottom with a twin mattress on top. There is also a twin size blow up mattress if needed. The remodeled bathroom has a combination shower/tub, travertine floor and new fixtures throughout. There are ceiling fans in each room.

The beach house has a fully stocked kitchen (less food and drinks) with service for 12, plenty of brand new pots and pans, tons of bakeware, and appliances which include a gas range and stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator with ice maker. Nice bed and bath linens are provided as well. For your entertainment, there is Digital Cable TV which includes premium movie and digital music channels. There are two Blu-Ray players as well as a high-speed Wi-Fi Internet connection. For your beach days, there are boogey boards, some beach chairs, scads of beach towels and a beach umbrella available for your use. The house does NOT have a washer/dryer but there is a laundromat (Beach Laundromat) just 1/2 block from the house right on Mission Blvd.

This great getaway is settled nicely in the middle of everything that's fun about the best beach in San Diego. Park your car in the back then put your keys away, because not only will you be walking to the beach, but also to a number of restaurants, coffee shops, super markets, fabulous shopping, great night life and attractions during your stay. Mission Bay Park is just south where you can watch fireworks put on by Sea World every night, maybe rent a sail boat or go for a sun-filled boat cruise. There is always Belmont Park's 'Giant Dipper' roller coaster and Fun Zone the kids would love! Mission bay Sportcenter is just outside your door where you can try out a jet ski, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, pedal boats or even rent a power boat.

And you can’t miss the 8 mile boardwalk just a few steps from your patio! We highly suggest you rent some bikes from one of the many rental shops just around the corner and enjoy one of the best bike rides in all of San Diego. With the boardwalk hugging both the beach and bay, you’ll find numerous playgrounds, delicious restaurants, participate in some great people watching, and get exercise all at the same time!

The Mission Restaurant (3 minute walk) is wonderful for breakfast or step up to the Catamaran Resort and Spa (5 minute walk) to spoil yourselves. The Catamaran offers one of the most beautifully appointed spa experiences with exercise equipment, massage and other 5-star pampering for the most demanding vacationers. They serve a nice lunch and dinner as well. Saska’s restaurant (5 minute walk) serves great steaks, fish and has a very popular sushi bar.

San Diego is also home to Sea World, Lego Land, The San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. All are great family attractions only a few miles away. The Gas Lamp Quarter, Coronado Island, San Diego Harbor and La Jolla are more of the same, all within a short drive. Or maybe you're feeling a little more adventurous; you may want to drive 90 miles North on Highway 5 and hit Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm.

Remember this is a complete Beach Home and not a condo. You will not be sharing any walls with anyone. Also, you are in North Mission Beach and do not need to worry about the bothersome airplane noise of South Mission Beach. You are also in the heart of Pacific Beach and can walk to all the wonderful shops up and down Garnet Avenue.

This beach house is our home during the off season and we request that you treat it with care. Your neighbors are close by, so loud or not so loud parties are not welcome. We don’t rent to students on vacation or vacationers who need a keg to have a few friends over. This is a home for those who want to kick it in Mission Beach and enjoy everything San Diego has to offer. Come be our guest...we know you'll love it!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Sharon and Ken Roberts

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 625 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number STR-03451L, 600861

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Mission Beach within a 10-minute walk of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. You'll also find Mission Beach Boardwalk and Belmont Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a video library.

Does You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 8.9 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 12.5 mi away (24-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!?

Yes, every accommodation at You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC! comes with a balcony.

You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 299 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Missikn bay stay

Nice home, location on bay side, great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Father's day Weekend

We stayed here for an extended Father's day weekend. The location was great and the listing is exactly what you get. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute place. Hosts are amazing, left welcome snacks. We have stayed in multiple places at the beach, this one is the best!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mission Beach Get Away!

We had a great weekend in San Diego. The property met all of our expectations. It was clean and had everything we needed. It was such a great spot to get to both the bay and the ocean. Our kids really enjoyed the boogie boards. We walked to different restaurants for meals and cooked at the property as well using the grill and patio. It was a great weekend!
Patio snacks!
Arrived to snacks from the owner.
Football at the bay.
Enjoying the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane K.

Family VACA '25

Location was great. Size of rooms were more than adequate for our stay. Did find the kitchen was not as clean as I had expected, the refrigerator especially.Checkin went smoothly. Location between bay and ocean was convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation weekend

Tiny but cute space - just as advertised. Plenty of walkable destinations. Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

3 adult family members came down for a wedding. Oven was needed & worked great for baking a small wedding cake. Brought my own hand mixer but misplaced the beaters-ended up using the beaters found here; the kitchen here had many appliances and conveniences. The The beds and pillows were very comfortable. The sofa was very comfortable. Didn't use the outdoor grill but it was clean. Definitely used the beach chairs and beach towels. Getting ready for wedding, we applied makeup at kitchen table as no bathroom counter space, but it was no problem. Ceiling fans in master and LR was AWESOME. Also floor stand fans in both bedrooms. We ate twice at the Mission Baja Tacos shop a block away and across the street, Rosemarie's, was very good. Small parking space describe well. I had rented a intermediate SUV which would have been find, but when picking up the car, car rental dealer showed an upgrade vehicle that was larger and EYECANDY and I went for it. Harder to park, but managed. I would stay here again. Cute place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda I., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and perfect for a family

Loved our stay at this property. Perfect size for our family of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed for our stay.

This little house had everything our family of four (including 2 teens) needed. A fully functioning kitchen with large appliances so we could choose to cook for ourselves. It is located in a beautiful part of the world. Out of the city of San Diego so be prepare for a chilled beach/bay vibe. We easily used Uber to get around or walked. Great communication from the host who quickly sorted any small issues. The welcome snack pack was a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Home was as described, great location and the gyro place on the corner was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location !

Great location to beach and bay . House had all amenities , we will definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little beach house

This beautifully remodeled beach cottage is in a wonderful location. It was perfect for my husband, two teenagers and me. The ocean is just across the street with the bay just a few houses down. All of us loved staying there and were sad to leave. It's small, but very comfortable. A laundromat is close by if you need it. Very responsive owners who surprised us by leaving some of our favorite Trader Jo's treats as a welcome gift. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Cozy

I loved this beach cottage so much. It’s quiet and cozy providing all the basic needs for a short or extended beach vacation. We loved the location was a short walk to the Bay side which tends to be more quiet but also a 5 min walk across mission blvd to the beach. The cottage is right in the middle of the fun with about 15min walk to PB pier or 15min to Belmont.The owners take great pride in their home and it shows with all the details and cleanliness of the cottage. We went on a rainy spring break trip and enjoyed visiting the Midway Naval Museum, Belmont Park and the San Diego Zoo. Make sure to check out Ramen Ryoma for dinner. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mission succeeded

In theheart of mission beach with private parking. The home was immacculate and comfortable. What a great weekend we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Little Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy little cottage. The location was perfectly situated with easy walking distance to beach, great restaurants, and especially the bay. The nearby intersection to the main street is well light and make for comfortable evening walks. The cottage is clean and comfortable and the perfect size for a couple looking for a quiet escape. We had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

My sisters and I took a trip just for fun. Had so much fun being so close to the water. Near by restaurants were delicious. Would definitely consider staying again if we come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in SD!

Fabulous house and location. Perfect for my family for a relaxing week in San Diego. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!!

while visiting family in SD for Thanksgiving we decided to make a mini vacation out of it. This place surpassed all of our expectations! The location is fantastic! dolphin watching every morning, walks on the beach, fabulous restaurants and for us 15 min drive to my Brothers house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

This place was so comfy and cozy. Great location. We could walk to get whatever we wanted or needed. Just a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This small house is in a perfect location, just a few steps to the Bayside walk, and only a short walk to beach, restaurants, shopping etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JennTK, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Stay

Great location, communication, and cleanliness. Bay on one aide, beach on the other. How can you go wrong? Thank you for making my visit back to SD the best!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vangie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl trip

Great location. Bathroom a little small but doable. Very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella G.

Great Beach House

We (3 adults) thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay. The central A/C is the one accommodation that really stood out. We slept comfortably at night and we were able to lounge inside during the day in total comfort due to the A/C. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathroom shower water pressure was great. The kitchen was well equipped, and had a coffee maker. The living room couch seats 4 comfortable, and there's also a 4 person kitchen table. The location is quiet, and is steps away from the bay and you can see it clearly from the patio. The beach is not far, just a short 1-2 minute walk. The BBQ grill and the 6 person patio table came in handy when grilling and having nearby family stop by for dinner. The house is also close to Ralph's groceries, many bars and restaurants, yet still a comfortable bike ride away from the Belmont roller coaster area. I have a Toyota Tacoma and my front end stuck out about 4 inches past the red line, which is obviously within the acceptable limit (I was never ticketed or warned, etc). The parking spot had plenty of width. There is a side gate area that has about 6 or 7 beach chairs and there's about 4 beach umbrellas. There were 3 boogie boards, one was for a smaller child. There were a lot of toys for younger children as well. There was also enough room to store 2 locked bikes at night in this gated side area, out of view from the courtyard. We would definitely rent this beach house again, and look forward to doing so.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024