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Wake Up to the Waves- Private Beach Home

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest 1

1 King Bed

Guest 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest 4

1 Queen Bed

Guest 5

2 Double Beds

Primary

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest 4

Toilet · Shower only

Hallway

Toilet

Primary Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shared Jack n Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wake Up to the Waves- Private Beach Home

We invite you to enjoy true coastal living in this beautiful, single family beach home in Pacific Beach! Encompassing three levels, this home has spectacular outdoor areas to take your breath away. With sliding doors expanding from living room to patio space, enjoy the fresh ocean breeze cozied up on the sofa as you start your mornings. Its just a short walk to the Beach to enjoy sand in your toes and salt in your hair as you kick back and relax in full vacation mode. You'll want to cook up dinner at home in the spacious kitchen, complete with high-end appliances and modern finishings. You can decide if you'd like to eat indoors or outdoors, or on the patio or roof deck, the options are endless and you can't go wrong. This home has all you need to create a vacation to remember with memories you won't forget.

Highlights:
3-Story Single Family Home w/ 3 Outdoor Areas & Water Views
Open Concept Indoor/Outdoor Living Complete w/ Dining Set, BBQ, & Comfortable Seating
Roof Deck w/ Outdoor Sofa and Ocean & Bay Views
Upgraded Kitchen w/ Bar-top Seating & High-End Appliances
Central Air Conditioning & Heating
Walking Distance to Local Shops and Restaurants

Things to know:
Cancel up to 30-days prior to your arrival for a full refund
We are pet friendly! We welcome 1 dog to accompany your stay (non-shedding, less than 25lbs).
A $200 non-refundable pet fee will be added on to your reservation.
The third floor bedroom is converted loft and does not have a door.
Roof deck fireplace is non-operational.
This home is monitored by exterior surveillance cameras and interior noise monitoring devices.
We supply a starter pack of paper goods and cleaning products. This includes paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, multi-purpose spray, hand & dish soap, and shower sets.
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:
Situated in San Diego's picturesque Pacific Beach, this home is the perfect place to enjoy all your favorite beach activities. Get ready for a classic boardwalk experience; over five miles of waterfront promenade will allow you uncover unique shops and restaurants while taking in Belmont Park – an amusement park with historic rides like 1925's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster as well as other attractions such rock-climbing walls and bumper cars. Plus, Pacific Beach provides easy access to Sea World (just minutes away), The San Diego Zoo & Balboa Park (15-20 mins.), SAN airport, downtown - making it the ideal spot for exploring bustling city life!

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, or smoking. 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 | 2nd Floor - King + Ensuite
Guest 1 | 1st Floor - King (half bath on 1st floor)
Guest 2 | 2nd Floor - Queen + Jack n Jill Bath
Guest 3 | 2nd Floor - Queen + Jack n Jill Bath
Guest 4 | 3rd Floor Converted Loft (no door) - 2 Full Beds + Ensuite

Parking:
2-Car Garage
Dimensions: 15' W x 6.5' H x 18.5' D
*Suitable for 2 compact vehicles or 1 full-size SUV

Property manager

Drift Vacation Homes
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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 STR-04276L, 626142

About the area

San Diego

Located in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Make time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. 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

  • Crystal Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake Up to the Waves- Private Beach Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wake Up to the Waves- Private Beach Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake Up to the Waves- Private Beach Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wake Up to the Waves- Private Beach Home located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Mission Beach Boardwalk and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

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

Annual Girlfriend Getaway

There were 6 of us and beds for everyone. It was extremely clean. Plenty of towels, toilet paper, paper towels, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Walking distance to the grocery store and beach. Neighborhood was quiet, safe, walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Great location, more space than pictures suggest

We had a great stay. Good location, the garage was very convenient and there was more space than the pictures suggested. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Fabulous property and location

Property is superb from the size, the location, the ammenities and cleanliness to being a solid value. I would stay here again in an instant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

San Diego Beach

Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Stay in pacific beach

This house was perfect for our group. Great location and the house was very clean. Updated appliances and everything we needed was there. Short walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Fantastic home

This house is so clean and has everything you need INCLUDING sharp knives. That’s right, I’ve stayed at many homes with the anticipation of cooking for the family and ended up with the dullest knives in history. Thank you for taking pride in your kitchen ware. Also so close to the beach, grocery and shops and a fantastic stay. Sorry to rant about the knives.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

coleen p.

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

San Diego summer

Our family of 7 fit comfortably in the open and spacious home. Conveniently located, close to beach, bay, restaurants and shops. All the amenities we needed were there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

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

Great location near the beach

This 3 story home provided us with room for everyone and two vehicles on a wide street with on street parking. The 5 bedrooms had comfortable beds and plenty of closet space. The kitchen was well equipped, but I always bring my own seasonings and paper products anyway. All the outdoor spaces were comfortable throughout the day. Close to the beach, but a bit of a walk to the bay. Close to shopping and dining, without the noise! A/C worked well at night, but all windows stayed open all day to the fabulous ocean breeze. Lots of steps as previously noted. A shame there is no full bath on the ground floor, but we made it work. Sofa could use an upgrade as it’s well used and provides very little support. Wi-Fi is good inside, but useless when enjoying the outdoor spaces. Thank you for sharing this vacation home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great location and plenty of space

A lovely house with everything you need for a beach vacation. Appreciated the provided beach chairs, toys, and wagon, along with plenty of beach towels. Bedrooms on 3 different floors so you need to be prepared for lots of stairs! Perfect location, 2 blocks from Pacific Beach, 4 blocks from Mission Bay, 1 block from the grocery store and a pizza place just around the corner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brandie B.

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

Home away from home

This place was great for our family to gather. Communication with owners was easy and swift. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Perfect birthday getaway

Was able to book this amazing house last minute as my other rental was canceled on the same day through another company. So what could’ve been a very bad outcome turned into a wonderful experience. Very accommodating staff. The house is beautiful close to the grocery store, restaurants and a block away from the beach so much to do at the house play games sit on the balcony eat dinners on the patio absolutely loved the style and the three levels. Hoping to go back with family again someday. Highly recommend as you see exactly what you get plus more!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Wonderful family vacation!!

This was the best VRBO that we have stayed at yet. The house is beautiful, all high-end, bedding is so comfortable. Location couldn’t be better. Walking distance to stores and restaurants, food store right across the street, beach one block away. 20 to 30 minute drive to all the activities, the zoo, the aquarium, Legoland. Our family vacation was filled with laughter, fun times, quiet walks on the beach, it’s one we will never forget. The only thing I would add is it would be difficult for anyone that cannot take the stairs. It’s three levels, which we loved, because we were able to put the kids to bed upstairs and all the adults hung out downstairs. But if you are not able to navigate stairs, although there is one bedroom on the first floor, the bathroom does not have a shower, would need to go upstairs to shower. All in all, everyone had a wonderful time and I would recommend this as a family friendly home to rent for a getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy c.

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

Great home, a block from the beach

We hosted 8 friends at this home and loved it! One minor complaint: check the dishwasher - it needs some help. Everything else was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Broc G.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great stay. The property is only a short walk from the beach, restaurants, shops, and a grocery store. The house was great, with plenty of room. The immediate neighborhood felt safe. We appreciated receiving good, detailed communication from the owners. We loved having some beach chairs, beach toys, a wagon and a wake board available to use at the beach. The patio area on the top level was beautiful and provided a nice place to hang out in the evening and enjoy the breeze and the stars. A few things to be aware of: The garage is good sized, but we had a larger vehicle that was too tall for the garage. If you're in a similar situation, know that parking on nearby streets fills up quickly in the afternoon and evening, but spaces do start to open up later in the evening once people start leaving the beach and restaurants. The bedroom on the main level (king bed) has translucent doors, so any light from the main gathering area or kitchen makes it harder to get to sleep. Not a big deal, just something to work around if you have group members with different sleep schedules. The showers/baths are only available through the bedrooms on the second level. Those staying on the other levels will need to access them through these bedrooms. Again, not a problem, just something to be aware of as you are planning. Overall, this is a fantastic property, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great family reunion

Great house for a family reunion. Close to beach. Great playgrounds for the kids nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

The Best!

This property was everything we thought it would be and more! It was just splendid! We enjoyed our rooftop evenings and our morning walks to the beach with coffee. We hope to return in the future….
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana Q., Woodinville

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

Family Vacation-San Diego

We had several family members stay at this house and we had an amazing time! House has enough bedrooms to accommodate everyone. Big kitchen and nice outside eating/sitting locations. Walking distance to beach and stores was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique H., Flower Mound

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

Can't wait to come back!

Loved our home. So close to the beach but in a residential part of PB. We could walk to everything, but also a bonus to have a 2 car garage. The house was NEW, clean, comfortable and just perfect. Communication with management company was superb. We had everything we needed and then some. Our daughter is at SDSU. This will be our home away from home. Can't wait to come back. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exactly as advertised

The house is in a perfect location for a family if you want access to all that San Diego has to offer. The beach, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, etc. The inside looks exactly like the pictures online, everything is clean and comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms are very well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Montana, USA

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

Perfect Location and a great stay!

This house was in the perfect location for us (a family trip with a couple, three individual adults, and two children (aged 8 & 12). Located just a couple blocks from the beach, but it in a much quieter area than the beachfront. The provided beach wagon made it a breeze to carry all of our gear to the sand. In the win column: - Location (easy walk to the beach; one block to the grocery store) - Air conditioning - Two-car garage - Well-stocked (especially beach gear) - Plumbed gas barbecue - Washer/Dryer - Professional property manager/easy check-in & out The layout particulars: The king bedroom on the ground level is separated from the kitchen by an opaque glass barn door. The bathroom on the ground level is a powder room down the hall. The second level has the primary King bedroom/bathroom, and two bedrooms (one full bed each) which share a full jack-and-jill bathroom. The top floor has one room with two beds and a full bath. This room is open to the stairway (no door). It has a slider out to the rooftop patio. This configuration worked well for our group. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Family Reunion

The property was as listed. The remote check in and text messages made it all seamless. The house was clean and sleeping arrangements were as described. All the necessary kitchen items were there. We are a family of cooks and eaters, and did not miss a tool or appliance. The kids loved the Foosball table, and the ample outdoor spaces made the home feel larger as our group was able to spread out. The beach towels, and gear were an added bonus. We had family staying at a hotel on the boardwalk and they were able to walk down to enjoy breakfast on the patio. This is a fantastic property, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katharine T.

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

Fabulous Location and Plenty of Bedrooms

We really enjoyed the proximity for so many reasons being that we had small children with us, you'd think you would want to be on the beach, but actually you want to be where this property is because of the noise at night. Perfect location and comfy furnishings, appreciated the beach wagon, beach toys and plenty of towels for sure. Was so nice to have a garage and backyard as well!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Great Stay at Pacific Beach

We were pleasantly surprised with the house and all the amenities it offered. It was very close to the beach and other local hangouts. We will be booking this location again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Ally H.

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

Great place!

Really nice stay. Big house, cool layout. House is well stocked. Location is great. Close to the beach, food, and nightlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Phoenix

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

Best beach house EVER!!

I can’t say enough about this property!! We were booked for 7 nights and stayed stayed 8 because we just weren’t ready to leave!! 2 blocks to the beach that we walked to every day with the amazing beach chairs/wagon provided. Amazing kitchen (I now want self closing cabinets and new appliances LoL) with all the amenities you need to cook your meals. Can’t be more impressed with the communication from management!! They responded very quickly and were very accommodating!! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

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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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