Location location!! Adorable + Affordable 1-bedroom cottage in the heart of MB!

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Awesome location within a short stroll to the famous Belmont Park and boardwalk.

Bright and light kitchen! Fully equipped for cooking!

Sunrise at the bay... only 3 doors down from our cottage!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 459.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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San Diego, CA

Mission Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Mission Beach Boardwalk
‪3 min drive‬
SeaWorld
‪6 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

In the center of Mission Beach lies a delightful one-bedroom cottage, providing a warm and welcoming haven for your stay in sunny San Diego. Step out of your front door and you'll find yourself just seconds from the bay and just a few minutes walk from the famous Mission Beach Roller Coaster and the lively Mission Beach boardwalk, where you can play in the waves, stroll along the coastline or hop on your bike or skates, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere with the BEST people watching.

Back at the cottage, you'll find all the comforts of home, including free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, and central A/C and heat. Prepare delicious meals in the fully stocked kitchen, equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and all the necessary appliances and utensils. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table, or step outside and fire up the grill for an alfresco feast. Or dine out at one of the many excellent restaurants nearby! The small, attached, one car garage is a bonus perk!

When it's time to unwind, curl up on the living room sofa and enjoy a movie on the smart TV where you can stream your favorite channels. With all the essentials, as well as thoughtful extras like beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, travel crib, high chair, blow dryer, iron etc., this cottage is the perfect home base for your San Diego adventure.

This cottage is one unit of a duplex. The patio/bbq is shared between the units but each cottage unit has its own designated side.

Property manager

Karin Watkins

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

With permission; well-behaved animals only, please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest to complete waiver and send copy of current Driver's License to owner

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Seaport Village and Westfield UTC are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Belmont Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mission Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Draft - ‬7 min walk
‪Sandbar Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪Coaster Saloon - ‬2 min walk
‪Paradise Point - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location location!! Adorable + Affordable 1-bedroom cottage in the heart of MB! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location location!! Adorable + Affordable 1-bedroom cottage in the heart of MB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location location!! Adorable + Affordable 1-bedroom cottage in the heart of MB!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location location!! Adorable + Affordable 1-bedroom cottage in the heart of MB! located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Belmont Park and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

12 Apr 2025

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

Awesome Host!

Karin was a responsive and extremely accommodating host!

Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TedEd T.

10 Sept 2024

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

Literally Steps from the Bay

Mission Beach is our Happy Place! We downsized this year to a one bed room and it was perfect for us and had room for our daughter to visit. The duplex was so cozy and comfortable. Steps to the bay and a short easy walk to the beach. There is a quaint little coffee shop just up the alley or a Starbucks on the corner. The house had everything we needed and the owners were easy to get in touch with and very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakira S.

8 Mar 2023

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

Perfect short term home

This was a perfect 1 bedroom for a short term stay (about 6 weeks) and Karin was so responsive and accommodating! No issues outside of a little dusting and missing my own comfy bed but I was plenty comfortable and there’s no place like home 😊 I’ll definitely come back and stay even longer!

Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

18 Jan 2023

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

Excellent location

This was the perfect spot for our relaxing vacation. Only steps to the boardwalk on the bay in one direction and a block the other way to the open ocean. Loved walking the beach and boardwalk. Having the bikes available to use was a great bonus too. The boogie boards were so much fun! The unit was well stocked with pots, pans and basics. I would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

18 Oct 2022

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

Great Location

Everything was wonderful about this property. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

6 Oct 2022

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

Birthday Weekend

Very clean, comfortable, great location for a little getaway. Neighborhood very quiet clean. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

4 Oct 2022

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

Great property, Great Location

My daughter and I enjoyed staying at this property. It is the perfect spot close to restaurants, the bay, the ocean and all the attractions. This property had everything we could need for a 4 day stay. The garage and the addition of central air was priceless! Karin is great to work with and we would love to come back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry M., Casa Grande

2 Oct 2022

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

Cottage

The cottage was very nice. Excellent access to bay and beach. The place was stocked with everything you need. The kitchen has everything needed for cooking. We really enjoyed the stay and will return again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

19 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay. The rental was minutes from either the Beach or the Bay and right around the corner from the amusement park. The home is small, but had all the necessities needed to make our stay comfortable. A big plus for us was being able to use their paddle board. This was my daughters first time on one and we were so happy she was able to use it the entire day vs just an hour. We used the grill out on the patio one night, we cooked Steaks and Lobster. We would have liked to sit outside to eat but their wasn’t enough lighting. I will note that the garage is small and there wasn’t enough room for me to get my Yukon xl in, but we had already known that. I just wanted to mention it for future guests. We parked in front of the Bahia resort, which was only a few minutes walk away and our truck was totally fine. No issues at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAPEEPAN K.

11 Sept 2022

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

Great Place

Great location. Missing sponge to do dishes. I am addicted to TV but none in the bedroom so I slept in the living room the whole time. The garage is super small and very difficult to park but that is common to the area. Overall, really enjoyed the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanette E.

28 Aug 2022

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

Ideal Cottage and Location for a Solo, Self-Care Getaway!

I truly have nothing negative to report. From the hostess of the property to the location, everything was spot on. Perfectly sized cottage for me, but can sleep up to 4. Well-appointed with all the amenities of home. The location is fantastic with the bay mere steps away and the ocean only a block away. And as a solo traveler I never felt unsafe. Plenty of restaurant options within a very short distance to walk too. I highly recommend this quaint cottage in the heart of it all. I plan on returning next summer. Might even bring the hubs. lol

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno C., Bois-des-Filion

16 Aug 2022

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

An AWESOME stay!

Great location, great cottage! Everything was as advertised! We really enjoyed our time in Marin’s cottage. Karin was great to answer our questions and requests. She’s fabulous. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

3 Aug 2022

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

Mission Beach Stay

The place was clean and has enough room for a family of four. The place is a block from the beach and it was a great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

3 Aug 2022

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

Great little cottage

This cute little place worked out really well for a young couple in our big family. Loved the location. The owner was great to work with. Super accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA T., ITIL

27 July 2022

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

We had a blast

Thank you for everything ! We had a blast & enjoyed this cottage so much !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank G., Seattle

12 July 2022

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

Great!

Great location. Great house. Great amenities associated with the house. Great AC. Great dog acceptance. Great communication with owner. Great cleanliness. Great welcoming. Great storage. I absolutely had no complaints.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

25 June 2022

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

Great stay

We do enjoyed our stay here! It is a short (less than a minute) walk to the bay and 2 blocks from the ocean - there were many days we did both beaches in one day! We loved the paddle boards and the beach toys and beach chairs and umbrella and beach towels! It was so helpful to not have to bring any of that! The washer and dryer were a big plus too as we could wash towels and swimsuits and have fresh each day! Karin was so easy to get a hold of with any questions and Starbucks was right down the alley - there are also numerous amazing restaurants in walking distance and it was super easy to use Uber to come and go as needed!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annel L.

17 June 2022

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

Great Stay!

Cute place close to beach and bay!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mj D.

4 June 2022

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

Convenient location

Very nice stay. Host was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

31 May 2022

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

Perfect

This place was so close to everything! It was perfect for our needs. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

24 May 2022

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

Beach Rental

Great location and amenities

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff p., surrey

19 May 2022

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

Karin’s place was clean and communication was 110%. Everything included works.

Stayed for 10 days and had everything we needed. Beach chairs came in handy. We had a great time. Nice clean rental and close to both beaches. See you next year!! Jeff and sherri

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

23 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful family vacation.

Clean. Cinvenient. Comfortable. A few steps to the bay. Walking distance ti mission beach and voardwalk. Amenities were perfect. Host was responsive and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

9 Apr 2022

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

Great spot for a family of 4

1 house to the bay, 2 blocks to the ocean. Bikes were great, all the beach gear you need. Starbucks 1min walk away.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

18 Mar 2022

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

Great Family Vacation

We had the best time at this rental. It had everything we needed for a great beach vacation. Great location for a short to walk to the beach, with good options for coffee, ice cream, or tacos on your way. Karin had lots of beach gear, including sand toys for the kids, beach chairs, and towels. We saw dolphins swimming one day and many beautiful sunsets. The small garage fit our Toyota Corolla rental fine. We would not hesitate to stay again. Thanks Karin!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karin Watkins

Hi there! Karin and Mark here! We live in San Diego and have two teenage kids and one Yorkie named Barkley. Mark runs a local business and Karin is busy managing our vacation rentals. Being a property manager/vacation host has been a fun journey, really getting to know some great people along the way. Fortunately our guests have all been wonderful and it's been our pleasure to find new ways to make our rentals even more comfortable and enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

We chose this cottage because we love hanging out in Mission Beach! There seems to be something to do for everyone! We looked at properties for a year and half and knew this would be perfect for us the moment we saw it! We loved the front patio, just being able to relax there with a good book or BBQ with friends. It's a great place to hang out and people-watch as there is a walkway which connects the bay to the ocean right in front. We felt the location was ideal, as it is within walking of everything we like to do ~ biking on the boardwalk, taking the kids to the roller coaster, swimming in the ocean or jogging along the bay... There is a huge park across the street and tons of restaurants and shopping within walking and/or biking distance.

What makes this property unique

We provide everything you need for a day at the beach! Beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, etc. Plus we have beach cruisers, paddle boards and a kayak for rent which will be available at the property when you arrive. The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking or grilling on the BBQ and there is a washer/dryer and one car garage for your use. Well behaved pups are welcome! The biggest is the LOCATION, which just can't be beat. Our cottage is in the heart of MB. We like that it is super close to everything, yet just far enough away that you don't have all the noise. Just a minute's walk to everything!

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