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Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !

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Living room with door to private covered paito
Room and Board sleeper sofa and Ekornes Stressless reclining chair/ottoman
Living room with dining area
Living room with door from kitchen to outdoor patio
Covered patio dining table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !

Enjoy the charm of a 1940's beach cottage right in the heart of San Diego.

Just 10-15 minutes drive from the airport this place is centrally located and close to downtown San Diego and Balboa Park,

Second floor accommodations just one block to sand water in Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego.

This one bedroom cottage is one of four in the same complex whereby all of the units are vacation rentals.

Plenty of privacy as this place is situated above the garage and has covered patio.

Sleeps up to four guests with a king bed and a full sized convertible sleeper sofa.

Please note the open floor plan as wall between the bedroom and living room does not go to the ceiling.

All linens and bath & beach towels provided.

Fully stocked kitchen.

Beach gear includes; 2 chairs, wagon, umbrella and cooler


Property manager

Katrina Barry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Approval required + 150 fee for one dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property
Please note garage is short 1/10 of a mile walk from property, two short blocks away, and is 16 1/2 feet long , 9 feet wide and 70 1/2 inches tall.
Dogs require approval, 150 pet fee. Two dogs a maybe and additional fee may apply. Pets not allowed on bed or furniture and not bark or cry.
Guests traveling w/dogs are required to clean up after their 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 619943, STR-10661L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Ocean Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Dog Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Mission Beach - 14 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hodads Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Beach Cottage just one block to the beach ! located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ocean Beach Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mission Bay. Ocean Beach and Dog Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ML P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great comfy place close to the beach

The loft was very comfortable and was a great retreat for us after long days exploring the area in and around OB.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Shafer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Spot.

Cute place, block from the beach. Colorful, beachy, comfortable place. Had everything we needed in the kitchen and for the beach. Very comfortable bed and great bedding. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach location!

Such a convenient short walk to the beach and all the restaurants/shops in OB. Love the decorations and great spot for a couple’s getaway. Very responsive host, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Cute San Diego cottage

The apartment provided a fun, comfortable & convenient place for our stay in Ocean Beach. Perhaps one of the most comfortable beds ever. Well-equipped kitchen. Nice beach chairs & beach towels for our use. Just blocks from the beach & restaurants. Funky decor with great seating options. Although it was too chilly to enjoy the outdoor sitting area, it would provide a nice place to read and eat. We’ve already booked for our next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Comfortable Stay Close to the Beach

My husband and I loved this whimsical cottage. It was our first time to Ocean Beach and the location was super- just two blocks to the beach. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Communication with Katrina was easy. She responded immediately by phone when we had a question and was very helpful. We would stay here again and would recommend this sweet cottage to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

Extremely clean, all you need, appreciated beach amenities, garage provided but didn't need it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect local spot for my visiting parents

I live locally and booked this spot for my parents who were visiting, and they had a wonderful experience. Huge bonus that there’s a king size bed, which they prefer. They were very comfortable with all of the amenities, and they especially appreciated the big private porch.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and amazing space

This is a great dog friendly space convenient to the beach and has all the amenities you could need. We have stayed at this property a number of times and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda Cyert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place

The location is perfect!! Very comfortable bed!! Everything was set up perfectly for the beach and not bringing sand inside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location Well kept property

Truly a great location, just a skip to the beach and easy stroll to restaurants and shops. Clean, comfortable king size bed, cool mid century decor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place to Stay!

Location is in close walking distance to beach. Place is clean and organized. Loved the outdoor patio area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing and close to the beach

I stayed a couple of days with my dog Echo. It was very clean and quiet. It is really close to Mission Beach and dog beach. Katrina was super nice. She even helped me get a super star parking place when i arrived. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trenton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome beach house

Loved this place such a cute beach bungalow we would definitely Stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Very cute cottage and close to the beach would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful whimsical getaway!

We were very pleased with the location, convenience, and cute decor that this cottage afforded/had. The cottage was quiet and cozy. The owner of this cottage was very professional, accommodating, and easy to communicate with. She was very sweet and allowed us to drop our bags off and safely store them before we actually could check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Beach stay

This place was great to stay at! There were so many places for food, entertainment, and the ocean all within walking distance. I'd recommend this location to anyone wanting to stay in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place close to the beach!

We had a great time and the place was so close to the beach! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ocean Beach Stay

My wife, daughter, and I loved our time here. Everything we needed to go to the beach was there, the cottage was perfect for the three of us, and we fit the car in the garage, lol. Will definitely stay again when we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil K., Tucson, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach vacation retreat

Fabulous location. Walking distance to dog beach and many excellent restaurants. Very clean and comfortable. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesssica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in San Diego 2023

The beach home was perfect for our quick stay. I would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The cottage was located very close to the beach...within a block or so. The design of the cottage was definitely "whimsical" as the title says. It was a cheery, fun interior. The property manager was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location ocean beach

Great location. Short walk to dog beach. Able to walk to ocean beach farmers market, and all the fun little restaurants close by. The unit had a large comfy king bed, instant hot water in the shower, an enclosed outdoor patio, and really comfy chairs to watch the nba finals in the living room. A quiet peaceful neighborhood. What else do you need?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

My friends and I went on a quick beach getaway and the property couldn’t have been more perfect. Just blocks from both the beach and downtown strip; I don’t think we drove a single time the whole weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Colorful!

Sweet cottage, it has everything you need for a fun stay. The location is superb and our dog loved the dog beach. If you go, check out the Wednesday evening Farmer’s Market and all the fun restaurants and shops on Newport St.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean!

Had everything we needed and was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katrina Barry

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English

Premier Host

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