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Find your beach bliss!

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Welcome to Hale Makai!
Our beach oasis
Serenity awaits
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 448.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Find your beach bliss!

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
It doesn’t get any better than this! If you are hankering for a beach vacation, you will find fun, surf, sand and quiet relaxation in sunny Mission Beach at Hale Makai (House by the ocean). This one bedroom one bath condo on the Penthouse floor of the Top of the Beach condo complex comfortably sleeps 4 and is just steps from famous Mission/Pacific Beach and Boardwalk. The condo offers a king size bed in the bedroom with 6 generous under bed storage drawers and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The bathroom vanity area has been remodeled with a new cabinet, granite countertop and under the counter rectangular sink. The tiled walk in shower sports a beach rock shower pan which is wonderful on your feet. There is a remodeled full kitchen with new cabinets and granite counter tops, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, toaster, blender and Keurig and standard coffee maker- even a set of Henckel's knives for the discerning chef. The dining table has comfortable seating for 4. A 43” smart TV in the living room and a 32” TV in the bedroom help you unwind from a busy day watching shows in the cozy comfort of home. Wi-fi is provided too, of course. Ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom combine with ocean breezes to keep you comfortable and you can sleep with the relaxing sound of the surf. The lanai offers wonderful views of the ocean, Mission Bay and downtown San Diego with a table and chairs for your enjoyment. We also provide beach towels, boogie board, beach umbrella and beach chairs to make your vacation hassle free. There are 2 washers and dryers available (for a fee) in the upper garage for your convenience.

The Boardwalk, just steps away on the ocean side, stretches for 3 miles from Law Street in North Pacific Beach to the south Mission Beach jetty. It provides a marvelous venue for biking, roller blading, jogging, and walking. Of course the beach is just on the other side of the boardwalk where you can soak up the sun or frolic in the surf. The condo is only one block from Mission Bay which also has a boardwalk around the Bay. There you can rent an assortment of water toys from the Aquatic Center like sailboats, stand up paddle boards, wind surfers or boats to enhance your vacation experience. At the end of the day, since Hale Makai is on the top floor of the tallest building in Mission Beach, you will be treated to breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific Ocean as you relax on the lanai.

Hale Makai offers under building parking with a reserved space in a gated garage so no worries about finding a place to park. Plus the elevator is just steps from your parking space should you not want to climb stairs with your baggage or grocery purchases. But once you arrive you may not need to take your car out again since so many activities and restaurants are within walking distance. But if you have plans to go to Sea World, Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park or any of the other attractions in the San Diego area the condo is centrally located for exploring all the city has to offer. Belmont Park and its historic roller coaster is just down the boardwalk along with many other rides and amusement park offerings. Visit the San Diego waterfront with the Midway aircraft carrier museum, the Maritime museums and Seaport Village. Drive over the Bay Bridge to quaint Coronado and the famous Hotel del Coronado and beaches. Your choices are endless and you are only limited by the amount of time you have to spend in “America’s Finest City”.

We would be thrilled to be your hosts for your visit to San Diego and hope that you will return often to enjoy the warm hospitality that we provide all our guests.

Property manager

Heather Rowley
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be accompanied by the primary renter
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must provide a list of all guests (names and ages) staying at property.
Must provide a secondary contact name/number (of a guest staying at the property) for emergency purposes.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 519106, STR-02397L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lava Java - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach Club - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Find your beach bliss! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Find your beach bliss!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find your beach bliss!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Find your beach bliss! located?

Located in Mission Beach, this condo building is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 246 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheralyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Mission Beach Condo
My husband, daughter and I really enjoyed our stay at Dennis and Heather's "Home Away From Home." It was clean, colorful, and very conveniently located. We had a very relaxing and comfortable vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy condo with OUTSTANDING location!
The condo was PERFECT in every way: cozy amenities and a perfect location (steps from the beach/ocean). Returning to a place that felt so much like a "home" after our daily adventures made all the difference! We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marites W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
We love Heather’s place quiet and great location. Room was tidy and everything you need was there. We highly recommend her place.Happy vacationer,John & TessConnecticut
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway.
It's a great place and location. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Enjoyed the stay, just a couple of minor issues that I covered with the owner/manager who appeared to be receptive to the feedback and would attend to them. Only negative we felt was the elevator was kinda spooky so we always took the stairs to the top level-which kinda got old after awhile-but it was great exercise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We couldn't be more pleased with our stay at Hale Makai. It was impeccably clean, nicely decorated, and well stocked. The of waves crashing on the beach, heard directly from the condo, was delightful! The location at Mission Beach was perfect for walks along the beach and into the local community directly from the unit, as well as for exploring downtown San Diego, Coronado Island, Balboa Park, etc in our rental car. Thank you!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in SanDiego
Loved being able to walk on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego Sunshine
Everything about the condo was perfect and the area was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little spot
My family stayed here for a few days and The location is perfect, the view was perfect, The parking was perfect. Essentially everything was perfect! Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid winter break
The condo was very nice. Bed was good, kitchen nice. Had trouble with the remote for the parking garage, but it didn’t hinder or stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 Day Stay in San Diego
This property was perfect for our family of fours stay in San Diego. The proximity to the beach and restaurants was amazing, and the size of the property was great. The unit was clean and modern and the balcony was perfect for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised!
Everything was as advertised. Clean bathroom, roomy and updated kitchen, comfy bed. View of ocean and bay as in pictures. Great location to the beach, literally a minute!Had a little trouble getting the keys out of the lockbox, but did manage. And the front door sticks quite a bit and hard to open/close tightly. But eventually got the hang of it!No other complaints! A nice job was done stocking the kitchen. Lots of blankets for the chilly mornings (in January) too. Care was certainly taken to ensure a great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
I failed to read all of the instructions and had to contact the property manager who was very helpful. Everything was clean and working as it should. It was close to the beach and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
We really loved our stay. Excellent location. Every amenity we could want was provided. Very responsive when I had questions prior to coming. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend getaway
My best friend and I stayed here for a girlfriends' weekend getaway and it was just perfect. We had such a wonderful time. Walking to the beach to watch the sunset, stepping into the balcony to watch the sunrise. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
My husband and I stayed here for a few days in the beginning of December. The condo was exactly as described. Heather was a great host and there is binder with all the instructions you will need. Location was great to walk to the beach, coffee shops, restautants, and small market. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a get away
This is our second year staying in this condo. We enjoy the condo, proximity to the beach and beach walk and the neighborhood. It is perfect for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just Amazing
Very relaxing and calming. We will definitely be staying there again if possible. My wife was thrilled and we had dinner at Moe's. $300.00 for dinner was ruff though for a stringy steak.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great One Bedroom Beach Apartment
My husband and our 6 month old stayed at this great beachside apartment. Worked really well for us as there was designated parking, an elevator and patio that gave us great beach sunsets. The ability to walk along the beach or main street with plenty of restaurants or shops was a major plus. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the one to book.
Best views, easy convenient parking, comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, plenty of beach gear, beach towels, easy short walk to the bay to rent kayaks etc…, beach boardwalk is so close and fun to walk or bike around. Lots of restaurants and coffee places within one block or just down stairs. Trader Joe’s less than 2 miles away or Ralphs even closer. Enjoyed sipping coffee on the balcony each morning and wine during sunset each night. 3 nights was not enough we’ll be back. Stayed here with our two teenage kids had plenty of room. Bedroom has tons of storage in the closet and in the drawers under the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy & comfortable, close to Boardwalk & Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jane m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great view of ocean
The property was exactly as advertised. Great location and view once the mist cleared up, but that’s up to Mother Nature. The check in instructions could be simplified a bit, but are still a bit convoluted. The microwave did not heat up what was put into it and had burning electrical smell and some smoke. Response from owner took a few days. We did not use any of the appliances after that.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not Happy
Was not impressed. Check in process was very difficult. The overall condition of the condo was not what I was expecting. No AC!! That's a show stopper for me. The elevator smelled so bad and the sofa bed was broke and not useable We had to sleep on it like a coach. We ended up leaving and getting a hotel room after one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heather Rowley

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We are forever grateful to the US Navy for bringing us to 'America's Finest City'. Though we had to move away here and there we always returned as San Diego is where our hearts remained. In 2004 Dennis and Gail (aka mom and dad) had the amazing opportunity to fulfill a life long dream of living in Hawaii and now reside on the beautiful garden island of Kauai. Sean and Heather (aka son and daughter) remain planted firmly in San Diego. We have no doubt you will love this city and all it has to offer as much as we do. The Rowley family looks forward to welcoming you for a truly unforgettable beach vacation!

Why they chose this property

Hale Makai (which is Hawaiian for house by the ocean) is ideally located on beautiful Mission Beach and is across the street from the bay. This well appointed condo has everything you need for a relaxing beach getaway. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the balcony or, if you are feeling adventurous, you can make the 22 second journey to the sand and watch the sun sink into the ocean from there. We have all you need to frolic at the beach including chairs, towels, a boogie board, a cooler and an umbrella. We have updated the condo with new cabinetry, granite countertops, tiled walk in shower, and an upgraded kitchen with quality pots, pans and cutlery and both a Keurig and standard coffee maker. Come, let us welcome you to our paradise!

What makes this property unique

Secured garage parking spot. Secured building entrances. Elevator. Stumbling distance to the beach and bay. Surrounded by shopping, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and recreational rentals (bikes, boats, jet skis, surf and stand up paddleboards, etc.). Fully stocked kitchen with all the comforts of home. What are you waiting for? The beach is calling and you must go!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests