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Large Beach Home | Ocean Views | Walk to Beach & Shops!

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10216.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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853 Sapphire St, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest 1

1 King Bed

Guest 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest 4

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Guest 2 Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest 3 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest 4 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Hallway

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Large Beach Home | Ocean Views | Walk to Beach & Shops!

Looking for the ideal destination for your next getaway? Invite family or friends, or both - this home is ready for you. Nestled in the quiet neighborhoods on North Pacific Beach, this single-family, three story home offers open-concept living, spacious rooms, and a number of outdoor areas for all to enjoy. With two ground floor patio areas, second floor balconies, and third floor wrap-around roof deck, the options are endless with the ultimate indoor/outdoor San Diego lifestyle we all crave. The kitchen features high-end appliances, upgraded finishings, and extended countertop space to get creative in the kitchen and cook up your favorite meal. Just a quick stroll to local restaurants and shops or a brisk walk to the beach. The location is hard to beat!

Highlights:
Coastal Modern Single Family Home w/ Outdoor Living + Roof Deck
Roof Deck w/ Fire Pit, Sofa Seating, & Loungers
Central Air Conditioning & Heating
Nestled in a Quiet, Residential Neighborhood - Perfect for Relaxation!
10 Minute Walk to the Beach
Walking Distance to Local Shops, Restaurants, & Grocery Store

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.
This is a three story home with multiple sets of stairs.
The third floor bedroom is a converted loft and does not have a door.
There is not direct access from the garage into the home.
There is a detached, private, 1 bedroom unit behind (south) of this home that we rent out separately. There are no shared spaces, other than the walkways.
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:
Pacific Beach is San Diego's lively take on the classic 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. Pacific 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, 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
Guest 2 | 2nd Floor- 1 Bunk Bed (Full over Full) + Ensuite
Guest 3 | 2nd Floor - Queen + Ensuite
Guest 4 | 3rd Floor Converted Loft (no door) - Queen + Ensuite

Parking:
2-Car Garage
*Suitable for 2 compact vehicles or 1 full-size SUV
* Additional parking options- Street Parking on Sapphire St (directly in front of the rental)- free & overnight; any additional neighboring residential neighborhoods

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 640770, STR-05920L

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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield UTC and Seaport Village. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

  • Pacific Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mission Bay - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Surf Taco Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wayfarer Bread & Pastry - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Beach Home | Ocean Views | Walk to Beach & Shops! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Beach Home | Ocean Views | Walk to Beach & Shops!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Beach Home | Ocean Views | Walk to Beach & Shops!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Beach Home | Ocean Views | Walk to Beach & Shops! located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mission and Pacific Beaches, Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission Beach Boardwalk is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

PB GetAway

We loved this house! We were in Pacific Beach for a month and this house was great. It is a quality home outfitted with high end Viking appliances and well stocked with everything you will need such as dinnerware, pots, pans, cutlery, etc...The beds and bedding are nice and the washer/dryer set up is perfect.We really enjoyed the rooftop deck. Each morning we would go up to watch the ocean and wait for the parrots.The location has the benefit of being near restaurants, grocery and the beach but just far enough away from the hubbub. We felt very lucky to have picked such a nice place in such a great location.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett W.

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

THE MATCH IN SAN DIEGO 2025

Modern, Spotlessly Clean, Spacious & Reasonable. We will return ! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice house for family vacations and entertaining

All in all, nice home and great location. Only complaint related tthe garage located in the alley. Backing out of the garage into the alley required a bit of patience and unloading baggage/groceries was not a straight shot into the house. The only other issue involved construction work next door but that was certainly out of the control of the property owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Perfect experience

We could not have been happier with this property. We stayed there for an extended weekend with friends to attend the Breeder's Cup at Del Mar. We ended up spending most of our weekend in the Pacific Beach neighborhood and around the house. Fun time and the house and its layout really contributed to the experience. Great en suite bedrooms gave everyone privacy and the common areas were great for socializing. Gem of a spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Lovely property

This property was perfect for our sibling reunion. The upstairs loft room with the great outdoor deck was a big hit. The property is in a really good location. It's close to grocery stores, restaurants, and the beach. Having a garage parking space is a big plus. The kitchen had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Birthday trip

We celebrated our daughter’s 21st bday with 4 of her friends and this house was perfect for our group. The bedroom and bathroom situation is perfect. The 2nd floor are all en-suite’s… the loft is as well, but no door to that room (which is fine)… and the main floor bathroom works well for the bedroom on that floor. The beach is a 10 min walk or 2 min drive. We would drive to Law beach, drop all the stuff and find a parking spot close. This beach is great… showers and bathrooms. The house had everything we needed. Well equipped. Internet was great. Close to food spots and a local grocery store.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great beach getaway

Overall our stay was very good. The house is spacious and had enough rooms and bathrooms for our group. The neighborhood is nice and it is about a 10 minute walk to the surf beach - a bit further to get closer to bars and restaurants on the boardwalk. The only issue was the first floor bedroom didn’t have an attached bathroom. There is a bathroom in the first floor with a shower, but it’s unattached. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious. The home was very well done.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA M.

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

Great house for large group.

The house was beautiful, clean, great indoor and outdoor space. It was just as represented in the listing. Convenient location to grocery and restaurants. Easy to walk to many locations. Having the garage for 1 vehicle was nice as street parking was hard to find.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

Great location, quiet neighborhood.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sapphire Retreat! The house is clean, modern, had plenty of dishes & cookware for our needs, & comfortable beds. We loved the rooftop lounge and firepit with views of the San Diego bay and ocean. Great pics at sunset! A great coffee shop, grocery store & gas station are within walking distance. You can walk to the beach & downtown Pacific Beach. We highly recommend this house if you are looking for a great place to stay in Pacific Beach!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Great location, well stocked and maintained property

We were a group of 5 guests who met in San Diego and enjoyed this property greatly. It's location was central to the many activities we visited downtown, in Encinitas & La Jolla and access to the garage was helpful. The numerous en suite bedrooms were enjoyed by all, as was the cleanliness and well stocked kitchen in the property. We highly recommend this property and the management company.

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Adult golf trio

Everything was great!! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Amazing 5 Days

Wonderful property and great location. Can't say enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Amazing Location

This is a beautiful home in a great location. Overall our stay went great. The only complaint is squeaky floors and thin walls, so noise was a bit of an issue with children sleeping. But I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sapphire Street

We stayed with a group of 7 for 5 nights. The house is very clean and well appointed. The location is great. It is very close to the beach, grocery stores and restaurants. The kitchen is well stocked with everything to cook and entertain a large group. The neighborhood is quiet. I would recommend this house to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Tucson, AZ USA

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

Great location!

This house was fantastic for our group of 10. It was so nice that there were 5 bathrooms, made it so easy to get ready. It was close to the beach and less than 30 min from everything we wanted to do. Parking is a bit tough in the area so I would recommend taking only 2 vehicles.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizette H.

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

Spring Break Vacay

We had an amazing experience at this property. All the rooms were spacious and cozy. The management team was excellent, and they got back to us immediately with any questions we had. House had everything we needed and exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay here again. The location was great - so close to the beach and in a charming area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS M., phoenix, az

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

Pacific beach house

The property looks just like the photos. High end appliances and bathrooms. The location was walkable to restaurants and the beach. The neighborhood quiet. Property manager responded quickly to questions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Beautiful - just as advertised!

We had a wonderful stay at 853 Sapphire. Very comfortable for our group of 7. Perfect for cooking meals when we wanted and a great location for going out too. Super convenient to the beach and walkway. Gonna miss those long morning walks!
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10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

Excellent property which felt like a home away from home. Definitely recommend!

Excellent property which felt like a home away from home. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M., Minneapolis

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

Fantastic Place

This home is beautiful - close to the water, quiet street, top-tier appliances, super-comfortable beds, and so much more. Check-in was easy, and any texts to the owner were answered quickly. It was well worth the price and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Nice home

Good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Excellent Place

I hosted my family from out of town and it was the perfect place for us. It was very clean and the decor fit the beach location. I would definitely stay there again if I host friends and family again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Jackie D.

Great House in a Great Neigborhood

The house is well situated near the beach and many good restaurants. Easy to get to freeways and other areas.

10/10 Excellent

mark s., Canada

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

long weekend

Stayed for 4 nights great house as advertised. Solid location location within PB
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Perfect location

Amazing property to have your family all together! Spacious home, clean and great outdoor space to hang out! Location is perfect to walk to beach or local restaurants. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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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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