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On the Sand! Bayfront Ground Floor + AC + Large Patio

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This ground-floor patio, overlooking the bay, offers ample seating for outdoor lounging.
This property provides direct access to the beach.
A bright, modern living space featuring comfortable seating and a Smart TV.
This contemporary, fully equipped kitchen features a bar with casual seating, high-end appliances, and premium cookware.
A sleek, contemporary kitchen with marble countertops and premium stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8147.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest 1

1 King Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway

Toilet

Primary Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shared - Jack n Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

On the Sand! Bayfront Ground Floor + AC + Large Patio

Desirably located and tastefully executed, this stylish Mission Beach abode is the definition of coastal living. The beach, boardwalk, and spacious outdoor patio provide a charming greeting to this ground floor condo. Warm sunshine pours in through the living room to welcome you into this bright and airy space. The home features a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, living and dining areas with water views from every window, and three bedrooms cozied up on the second floor. The primary suite is complete with unobstructed Bay views, a gorgeous ensuite, and a private balcony to soak in the peaceful serenity and beautiful views. Just a step outside the front gate to have the sand at your fingertips and water to your knees. Appreciate a memorable vacation here at this beautiful Bayfront home.

Highlights:
Ground Floor Bayfront Condo w/ Outdoor Living
Primary Suite w/ Unobstructed Bay Views and Private Balcony
Outdoor Patio w/ BBQ and Dining Table
Central Heat & Air Conditioning
Located on Mission Bay Boardwalk- Great for Entertainment!
Walking Distance to Local Shops and Restaurants

Things to know:
Cancel up to 30-days prior to your arrival for a full refund
This is a ground floor condo of a duplex property. Noise may heard from upper, second floor guests.
San Diego Airport flight path runs over South Mission Bay. Airplane noise may be heard; however, departing flights are not permitted between 11:30pm-6:30am.
This home is monitored by exterior surveillance cameras and interior noise monitoring devices.
Beach chairs and a beach umbrella are also provided for your use.
You must be at least 30 years old to rent this home. If all guests are adults, all guests must be over the age of 30, excluding families.

Neighborhood Notes:
Mission Beach is San Diego's lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with over five miles of waterfront boardwalk, trendy shops, restaurants, and Belmont Park, a beachfront amusement park featuring the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing, and an arcade. Mission Beach is just a few minutes to Sea World, 15-20 minutes to The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego International Airport (SAN), and downtown San Diego.

Attention:
This rental is located in a high-density neighborhood with strict house rules and is only suitable for quieter groups. No tolerance policy exists for excessive noise, occupancy, parties, smoking, or pets. Failure to abide by these policies may lead to immediate eviction without refund. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting.

Sleeping Accommodations:
Primary - King
Guest 1 - King
Guest 2 - 1 Bunk Bed (Twin over Twin) + 1 Twin w/ Twin Trundle

Parking:
1-Car Garage
Dimensions- 32'6” L x 8'1” W 7'3”
* Suitable for small-mid size vehicles
* Additional parking options- Street Parking on Mission Blvd- free & overnight; Public Parking Lots- located at N Jetty Rd (end of Mission Blvd)- free & overnight

Property manager

Drift Vacation Homes
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 623801, STR-02316L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Belmont Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Sand! Bayfront Ground Floor + AC + Large Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Sand! Bayfront Ground Floor + AC + Large Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Sand! Bayfront Ground Floor + AC + Large Patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Sand! Bayfront Ground Floor + AC + Large Patio located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mission Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 89 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susanne N.

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

Great location & view!

Great beach condo at the southern end of the Mission Bay boardwalk. Great views. Well stocked house with all the amenities. Very comfortable for our family of four. Noise from upstairs tenants was definitely noticeable, but is to be expected in close quarters of Beach living. We would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

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

Beautiful respite!

Loved the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great location/ Bad bathroom

This is the 2nd time our family of 4 (two young kids) have stayed at this house. We hoped it would be "our spot" in SD, however we don't know that it will be. We love the 3 bed, 2.5 bath, easy layout, gate at stairs, laundry & most importantly the location! You walk out the sliding doors & are right on the bay. It's quieter & calmer than oceanside, which we prefer for our young kids. Now, the reason why we were disappointed... When we stayed at this house in Oct 2023, the downstairs 1/2 bath had what looked like some water damage and a smell. This year, Oct 2024, the bathroom smelled stronger (mildew/ musty) & looked to have signs of mold behind the toilet and in the top corner of the room. We chose to keep the door to this room closed during our stay to avoid the smell, however anytime the A/C would kick on, the smell would push into the lower level of the house. I felt like our family was breathing in mold. We then tried turning off the A/C, but we also specifically chose a house with A/C so we could stay cool particularly at night. Additionally, there was a smell to the 2nd floor jack & jill bathroom as well, which we also chose to use only for quick teeth brushing. I do hope they renovate the bathrooms as this could be such a great vacation house. They did update some area rugs, that needed it. I would love to see an upgrade on the couch & pillows in tv room too, which have seen better days. Great house, unfortunately, I just can't stay somewhere with that smell again. :(
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Darcie P.

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

Great stay, but slightly misleading

Beautiful property and so close to the sand! You cannot beat the sunrise from the master bedroom balcony! The bunk room worked out nicely for my sister and her daughters. There is a "Jack and Jill" bathroom between the bunk room and the 2nd guest room which was really convenient for my Mom and sister. The master bedroom is spacious and the master bath is beautiful. The outdoor patio was really cool. I loved sitting by the fire pit and visiting with people who walked by on the path. We even had some trick or treaters on Halloween on the path (no one came to the door.) What I found misleading was that the VRBO posting says "ground floor" which the living space is ground floor. I could not see any information about all three bedrooms being on the second floor. In the pictures it looked like the master was on the first floor. I should have confirmed, so that is on me. My mom has trouble walking so going upstairs was a hassle. There was no hand soap in the "Jack and Jill" bathroom, which is pretty minor in the whole visit. The only other thing that was inconvenient was the narrow garage. I could barely fit my SUV in the garage and had to exit out the passenger door to barely get out the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

40th was fabulous

Stayed here with our daughter for her 40th with her husband and our granddaughters aged 9 and 11 and hubbys mother- overall great experience and perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Excellent family Stay

This was the perfect place for 6 Adults and two toddlers. We had a lovely visit. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Amazing!

Our family really enjoyed our stay! The property is beautiful, and the location was perfect for our family! Little walking distance to some restaurants and coffee but the tradeoff is the quite location and having a great park (with parking) nearby. Owners have thought of everything for a great stay. We were even surprised to have access to a kayak and paddle board. Can't wait to book another stay at On the Sand!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Family Vacation

This house was amazing, steps away from the Bay. We loved ever minute playing games in the sand. Sitting on the porch every night with a fire going was the greatest end to every day. House was clean and had everything we could image made are stay even better. We will be telling our family and friends about Drift vacation rentals. Property manger was on every email fast and efficiently. One of the best vacations ever.....♥
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley Y.

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

Good location and unit

The location was amazing! Walking distance to food and fun! Beach in the back yard and great unit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Y.

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

Location!

This was the perfect stay, the house was amazing and it was the perfect location. The host was very responsive to messages! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Perfect beach property!

This place is amazing. It is our second time staying at this property on Mission Bay and we will be back again. This location can't be beat for families with small children as the bay is quiet, relaxed, and there is a playground right down the street. We love being right on the beach and the addition of the fire pit and couch on the patio is wonderful! The kids loved the bunk beds and the primary bedroom is so spacious. Thanks for the wonderful stay again! We will be back next year :)
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10/10 Excellent

Suzie K.

highly recommend!

great location! super quiet great place to chill!
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10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Mission Beach Stay

The property and property management team were both perfect for our stay I wouldn't have changed a thing. When we come back we'll definitely book through you again. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Clean and great stay

Enjoyed the stay, and it was very peaceful and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

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

Great property but pricey

Great location, great lay out. Unfortunately weather was not great so we didn't make use of all the amenities like paddle board, beach chairs, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Wonderful place

We loved everything about it. The location is right on the bay with a sandy beach and the view from the big windows of the master bedroom is amazing. The furniture is attractive and comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked and excellent for cooking. We enjoyed using the paddle board and sitting out on the patio watching the fireworks each night from Sea World
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurens d.

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

Great place at mission beach

We had a great stay with our family of 6 at mission beach San Diego. The place was right in the beach and just a short walk to the ocean. The neighborhood was really nice and you were close to everything (shops, airport, seaworld, the zoo and old town) We lived the house and did not want to leave. We definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa N.

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

Beautiful Location!

This is a great house on the quiet end of Mission Beach/Bay. It was the perfect location for our family who enjoys fishing near the channel, boogie boarding in the ocean and paddle boarding in the bay. The house was well equipped and spacious. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Misa N.

Beautiful and well maintained

We really enjoyed our stay at this bay front home. It was well maintained and clean. We love that it has two king beds and one of the bedrooms is excellent for a bunch of kids or cousins (can sleep 4 in bunk/pullout beds). Strolling out onto the sand and back inside without having to cart a bunch of beach stuff meant more time to relax and be with family. I highly recommend this place!
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10/10 Excellent

Nan W.

We loved our stay!!

We never wanted to leave! We stayed here with another family of four (4 kids total) and it was absolutely perfect! Every room had everything we needed. The location doesn't get any better.. right on the boardwalk! The views from the master bedroom are incredible. We love staying on the Bay side.. its quieter and peaceful. Kids LOVED playing at the beach all day. It was so great for the parents to sit on the patio and watch them play. We loved this home!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Perfect Beach House

Totally exceeded our expectations. The home was wonderful. Swell Team was beyond wonderful too. We just loved it all! Planning another trip next year and coming back here! What a great experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Misa N.

Highly recommend this BEAUTIFUL home!

My family and I had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful beachfront home! It exceeded our expectations. It was exceptionally clean and attractively decorated. The beds were heavenly, with new and soft sheets. The bath towels were brand new and luxurious, including eight new beach towels! In addition, the home was well stocked with everything we needed from extra trash bags, laundry detergent, and beach chairs. They thought of everything! The kitchen had beautiful (and spotless) appliances, an enormous selection of lovely glassware and dining ware, including gourmet knives, serving dishes and bowls. The coffee maker was a Keurig that worked with pods or ground coffee, which they also provided! There were large screen TV's in the two large bedrooms, and one in the family room. We really felt taken care of, and are very grateful to the owners for such extraordinary attention to detail. Thank you for the BEST family vacation!!!

10/10 Excellent

Austen K.

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

Can’t say enough about this property!

This our 2nd time staying! It is the most practical, luxurious, convenient, home with all the amenities you need! The property manager was in constant communication, accommodated to our needs, even brought a pack and play for our little one! The bay is so much fun for families and the kids can swim without worry! Maximize your vacation by staying here! We will definitely return, highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsy M.

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

A beachy retreat on the bay

This is the second time my family has stayed at this property and we love it. The bay is quiet and peaceful with the clean, sandy beach right off of the patio. When we want a little more action, we just walk a few blocks over to Belmont Park. The owners are very easy to communicate with and it’s just an all around enjoyable spot to stay in San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

christi h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location and good for a small family

We were a group of seven. 2 couples and 3 older kids. The townhouse is actually set up for 5 people comfortably since there is a small living area with seating for 5 max. The patio is great and so is the master bedroom. We had super loud renters above us for half our trip, and they were using our patio to walk to the boardwalk, which was inconsiderate- but just be aware of other renters sharing the space. The place was very clean and a beautiful location on the bay and a quick 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Drift Vacation Homes

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Drift Vacation Homes is a company dedicated to putting the needs of our customers first. Our mission is to offer spotless accommodations that exceed your expectations. We understand the difficulties when deciding on your vacation rental and want to ensure that every listing is depicted accurately and transparently.

We are thrilled at the prospect of having you as our guest and providing you with an unforgettable vacation in stunning San Diego!

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English, Spanish

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