Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC - San Diego

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Host

9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Beach view

Explore the area

San Diego, CA

Mission Beach5 min walk
Mission Bay7 min walk
SeaWorld8 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC

Newly Listed -

Property located on Bayside Drive within a few steps from the bay and a short walk to the ocean. Property offers views of the bay just outside your front door. Within walking distance of most of the popular restaurants, coffee shops, and bars that mission beach offers.

Home is a small detached cottage that offers everything that you can possibly need for a small family or couple. It is equipped with a full bedroom and bathroom as well as a small kitchen, bistro sitting area and family room. Outside arrangements include a small private court yard to grill or just hang out and enjoy the nice weather that the San Diego coast offers.

Parking - 1 compact car in the garage.
Beach Accessories: 2 beach cruisers (Bikes), 2 beach chairs, beach towels, and beach umbrella
Grill, Outside sitting area,
Flat screen / Led TV with internet
Outdoor fire pit - propane (available in fall/winter/spring), Air conditioning

*** This is a vintage cottage built in the 1940's and has lower ceiling heights in some areas, with doorways and structural beams being approximately 6 ft. in height***

Property manager

Josh & April

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number STR-04371L, 645746

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Beach and Mission Bay, while Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. Belmont Park and San Diego Zoo are not to be missed.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Mission Beach - 5 min walk
Mission Bay - 7 min walk
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk
Belmont Park - 3 min drive
SeaWorld - 8 min drive

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.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
‪Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
‪World Famous - ‬9 min walk
‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬14 min walk
‪Amplified Ale Works - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Stacy H.

15 June 2024

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

Perfect location

The location was everything! Having the bikes and the beach chairs, towels and toys was so nice it made beach days great. Having a kitchen and dishes for meals was nice. There is a grocery store not far from the cottage, which saves us money from not eating out every meal. However, the beds and bedding left much to be desired. The mattress on the bed was uncomfortable and the hide-a-bed was unusable. The hide-a-bed sheets were dirty upon arrival. My daughter had to sleep on the actual couch instead of the bed. I would say this rental is only for 2 people-3 made it tight. Other than the beds, it is a cozy cottage in a fabulous location for San Diego fun!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy V.

8 June 2024

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

Awesome location

We loved our stay here. It was close to everything we needed. The beach on the ocean or the bay were just steps away. Plenty of places to eat within walking distance. The grocery store was only a 1/2 mile away. There are a couple bikes there to cruise around on. There are a couple beach chairs(back pack style) to take to the beach. We were able to park our Jetta in the garage. I’m 6’2” so I had to duck in a few low places in the ceiling of the house. We will return to this place when we go back to SD for some beach time.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

18 May 2024

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

Excellent location and dog friendly

The property is described well in listing. WiFi, TV and streaming. There were heaters and air conditioners. Bed slept well. The cottage is quaint and has charm. Loved the patio off the kitchen. Lots of outdoor space and our dog loved the patio. Everything we needed to make coffee, toaster to have morning bagels and toast. A refrigerator, gas stove and garbage disposal. Garage is precious in mission Bay Area - due to parking issues. Garage small but it worked. 2 bikes, 2 beach chairs and an umbrella for the beach or bay. The bay was 2 houses away by sidewalk. The beach is short walk. Restaurants close by to walk to as well. If you like character and charm this is the place.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

16 May 2024

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

Dream Place

Great host. Great location. Great unit.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

29 Apr 2024

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

Headroom

Had we known all of the doorways were less than 6’ tall we would have passed on this quaint little cottage. Other than that we enjoyed the location, having bikes available, walking on all the great paths up and down the coast and around the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

23 Apr 2024

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

The perfect place

With the beach just foot steps away I knew I would love this place. The cottage was perfect for our stay. The sights and sounds of Mission Blvd were exactly as I imagined. Everything was in close proximity which made seeing the sights that much easier. I highly recommend Josh and April’s quaint cottage. I look forward to a return trip next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Denise L.

17 Apr 2024

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

Great Location

First off the location is great. The beach cruisers were a nice addition to get around the local area. There is a garage for a small car. The bed was comfortable and linens clean. The courtyard was nice. We had a great time A few things would make it better. The couch was stained and dirty, we used beach towels to sit on it. Only one wash cloth was provided in the bathroom for two of us for a four day stay. In order to get the bathroom door to close, it is a loud slam, the shelf that is in the bathroom was falling off the wall. If you have kiddos that need help bathing, I would not recommend. The kitchen was usable but barren. A couple more dish towels and plates would be helpful. There is no microwave which would have been helpful to reheat leftovers, save on washing pots and pans, and the stove top/oven heat up the entire kitchen when on. Although there is a large outside table in the courtyard, the inside kitchen table is a tiny metal table for two. The kitchen is small, but has room if you are creative. The check in process was a phone call. It is helpful if the information is online. Playing phone tag is not the most convenient. Some driving suggestions would be helpful as the "court" that it is addressed to is only a walking path. Maps kept telling us to turn down a street that was non drivable. It is located in an area with one way alleyways, so if you missed the turn on the "court" you then have to drive a few blocks and circle back around.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Beliza S.

15 Apr 2024

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

Cute beach bungalow

Perfect little beach hut for my husband and I for a weekend. Great location, cute courtyard and we enjoyed the bikes. Interior cute but tight bedroom and bath but good shelves and hooks, linens and full length mirrors, lots of outlets. Down side was no pod coffee maker,low ceiling, smell of smoker but owner will address that, hard to find and small garage. Owner very responsive and seems to want to make your trip a great experience. Recommend a binder to explain ac and heater and tv (only smart tv). Oh, you can walk to great restaurants and 1/2 block to bay and then 1 1/2 block to Pacific and two beach chairs to go enjoy. We would rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamila W.

9 Apr 2024

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

Adorable Beach House

First of all, the location was amazing. It was quiet and peaceful. We were just steps from Mission Bay beach and just a couple of blocks from Pacific Beach. The house was small, but exactly what we needed for our stay. It was sparkly clean and decorated in blues and whites that immediately gave you a "beach feel" when you entered. It had a good-sized, paved backyard with very nice outdoor furniture; a conversation set with couch and rockers, a table and chairs for outdoor dining and a fire pit that we enjoyed every night. The garage was small, but our Mercedes SUV fit inside with no problem. Josh, the owner, was very nice, accommodating to our wishes and, most importantly, easy to contact. We are definitely planning a return trip for a much longer stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee B.

4 Apr 2024

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

Fabulous

My daughter and I stayed here for Spring Break and I just can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay! The cottage is PERFECTLY located to everything. We didn’t have a car and were pretty much able to walk and bike to everything in the area. The cottage is the perfect size for a couple or other pair. We arrived at 1:00am and had no problem finding the place or getting inside. Josh was SUPER helpful and responded quickly if we needed anything. Would totally recommend this place!!! Loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhel S.

20 Mar 2024

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

Super cute, great stay

This was a super cute little beach cottage. Everything was clean. Josh was very responsive. The beach is just a short walk away. And it was awesome that they had bikes we could use so we didn’t have to rent. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica J.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Location

Cute place, bad mold

Cottage location is really great. Good casual places to eat within walking distance. Lots of younger people there so we felt a bit like oldsters in that crowd. The place is sweet. Bad mold problem and I am allergic to mold so it was a tough week for me. Also, if you are over about 5 ft. 10 inches tall you will need to duck a lot. If I was 40 years younger and not allergic to mold it would have been the best. No microwave.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

28 Feb 2024

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

Adorable Beach Cottage

We live in Seattle. I'm so shocked at the affordability of this little cottage. Tiny, yes. Beach accessibility? Yes. Walking distance to restaurants and a small store? Yes. My 2 girls and I love quirky old homes and this fit the bill. Full size fridge and freezer, pantry storage, and a gas stove, which was amazing. The owner was very responsive and kind. I couldn't fit my rental CRV in the garage. I'm positive a more skilled parker could. I found a parking hack nearby. Comfortable bed and a super quirky shower/ bath (had to wade in to adjust the water for my kids but they thought it was awesome). All the kitchen items we needed. No shampoo or conditioner or bathroom items which is fine because we prefer our own. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joe S.

27 Feb 2024

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

Beach Property

My wife and I were here in early February. We love visiting San Diego and had never stayed this close to the beach. Bottom line, we liked it. First, the downside. Older, small house. Limited kitchen. Some parts are kind of funky….like the shower/tub entry and low doorways. If you are large people, this might not be a good fit. On the plus side, and there are many, the location is fantastic! Very urban/dense feel (houses packed together….small narrow streets.) Extremely safe feeling and walkable….to the bay and ocean. Far enough from the main thru street that you don’t hear road noise at night. Small shops nearby. We were there during the atmospheric river, so the ocean area was cold and wet. But I can only imagine how enjoyable it would be in good weather to be only a minute away from watching the surf and sunsets. There’s also a nice little backyard, which we never got to use due to inclement weather. The bed is comfortable. And the shower water is hot...almost immediately. The wall heater unit failed, but Josh (the owner) was great and got us some space heaters which really warmed up that little house. I must tell you that the place really grew on us the longer we stayed (5 days). It’s well worth the price. We would definitely rent again. Thanks Josh, we had a great experience, even if the weather sucked.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

4 Dec 2023

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

Adorable cottage

The cottage is very quaint. It is within a couple of minutes walking distance to the beach. The bed was especially comfortable and the shower/tub was very cute. The manager/owner was prompt in answering questions I had and was extremely accommodating. His quick response and friendly demeanor was refreshing. The doorframes are low and if you are taller than 6' you will have to duck. Although there is not a washer and dryer, there is a laundromat within 5 minutes walking. The garage is small and adorable. If you have a big car it may not fit. It barely fit our jeep which has a full size tire on the back and a brush guard on the front. My daughter and I loved our stay here and wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely stay here again if it available.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

karen h.

27 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful overall

Perfect location for beach, bay, restaurants and shops. Host very helpful with adding extra night. A few things would help make 5 stars - White sleeper sofa covers were dirty on arrival amd need a wash and some outdoor seating cushions worn and torn. Only 2 bath towels so a few more helpful. A hair dryer would be great.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The 2 of us really enjoyed our 5 day stay in the cottage. The location is fantastic and the cottage is cute but basic. Bed is comfortable, lots a blankets and pillows. House well equipped for beachside including lots of towels, chairs and especially the beach bikes. We used them every day.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

30 Oct 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

Cozy cottage conveniently located within walking distance to the bay and the beach, and a nice outdoor area as well. Amenities were good, the only exception being, a hairdryer and a small microwave would have been helpful. We enjoyed our time and would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine F.

6 Oct 2023

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

The best!

Was such a lovely space! Everything you needed. Location was great - had beach chairs and bikes if needed. Bed was comfortable & bathroom shower was awesome. Can't say enough good things. If you can stay here, definitely book it! Best beach shack vibes all around!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Richard P.

1 Oct 2023

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

Location, location, location…

Perfectly situated between beaches, ocean or bay depending on your choice. Although small, the house is very functional. We in particular loved the patio. It was also terrific to have a garage but our Toyota CAMRY just fit in. Looking forward to our next stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cade S.

8 Sept 2023

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

Fantastic

It was exactly as advertised. The space was very clean. The provided bikes were amazing as well, we used them the entire stay. The covered parking was great as well, no need to worry about fighting for street parking. I would definitely recommend staying here and we would love to come back in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond N.

5 Sept 2023

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

Rustic Beach pad

Got into property fine on a hot and humid day. A/C was a savior. Short doorways and ceilings not an issue for this 6'1" renter. Bathroom was small but sufficient. Moving in the tub felt like water sloshing under the tub. Walls stayed up while visiting, so our stay was nice. Location was hard to beat with walking distance to all amenities. Easy Uber access.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

30 Aug 2023

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

Adorable Cottage

A few of my family members stayed in this adorable cottage! It slept 4 adults and was within close proximity to the beach, bay, and shops on the boulevard. The back patio area was a great space to hangout at night under the lights. Overall, they really enjoyed their stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023