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"E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio

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Exterior detail
South Mission Beach - Location, Location, Location
Front Court Patio Lounging Area w/ Gas Fire Pit
Cottage Front Porch Colors
Patio Seating w/ Gas Fire Pit & Gas BBQ w/ Rotisserie

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

"E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio

Just 42 steps from the beach, this 1957 beach cottage was recently remodeled to its original charm with hardwood floors and gabled ceilings. Kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. For the cooking enthusiast the kitchen is fully stocked with coffee maker, blender, toaster, full set of pots and pans, bake ware, utensils, dishes and glassware. The cottage is complete with linens, towels, beach towels, and hair dryer. The spacious front patio is furnished with a sofa, table for 6, two market umbrellas, gas BBQ and fire pit-the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee, read a book or enjoy a casual BBQ. Full size washer and dryer located in the 2 car garage.

Property manager

Ronnie Kiefer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please call 'Owner' to discuss.
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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
Absolutely NO Loud Parties or Activities - Please be Considerate to ALL Neighbors. Thank You
Absolutely NO Parking in Alley Adjacent to Garage Door. Thank You.
Absolutely NO Smoking in the House or on the Front Patio. Thank You

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 608942, STR-04878L

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. 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. 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

  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belmont Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mission Bay - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "E'toile de Mer" - Quiet/Private - Steps To Beach - LARGE 2 Car Garage and Patio located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay 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. 96 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Another wonder stay!

Spent another wonderful week for spring break with my 9 and 13 year old daughters at this beautiful beach house. The property is exactly as described and only a few quick steps to the beach. One of my favorite aspects is the quiet and secluded front patio where we enjoyed evening fires waiting for the sun to set. Ronnie was once again a fabulous host. I would not hesitate to bring my girls back for a 3rd time. Thanks again Ronnie for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Great Stay in South Mission Beach

We have been coming to South Mission Beach for over 10 years now and have probably stayed at 8 or 9 different places. This was one of our favorites. The front Patio area is by far the best we have had and the owners were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

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

Great Property

We do a girls trip to Mission Beach every 1-2 years and this is the first time we stayed on the south side. The property was great. There was plenty of room to park in the garage and the rooms were comfortable. You can’t beat being a minute walk from the beach! We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Avalon Beach House

Extremely cute, comfortable beach house in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot E.

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

Fantastic Property

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at "E'toile de Mer"! Our favorite part was the spacious and comfortable patio! We will stay at "E'toile de Mer" again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany k.

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

Perfect Ladies Getaway

Absolutely stunning home. The front patio was the perfect setting for coffee through dinner. We enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent stay

It is my 3rd time staying at the property and each time has been wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

E’toile

Lovely residence, clean, comfortable and close to beach and boardwalk. Provided all items that we needed during our stay. Highly recommend this short term rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., Centennial, United States

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

Amazing stay!

Our stay was exactly what we were anticipating and we can’t wait to go back! We loved the bikes and the washer and dryer were a nice bonus. Clean and quiet house close to the beach with a wonderful outdoor area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon O.

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed this spot. Clean and well appointed, owners were easy to communicate with and help. They clearly take pride and I’d highly recommend this property. Patio was majestic and having beach parking great for us. South Mission beach is quiet and family friendly. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family Trip to San Diego

We were so impressed with this rental house. It was literally steps away from the beach which was so nice and having the garage to pull our rental car in was a HUGE bonus.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly h.

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

2nd Stay As Good As First!

This was our second visit to E'toile de Mer. It was so great to stay again! Steps to the beach and driving distance to everything. Can't wait to get back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Loved it!

We LOVED our stay at the beach house! It was absolutely as listed. Loved all the beach items that were available for use. Also it was just steps to the beach & basketball court. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Ideal

We loved our stay in Mission Beach. The property was perfect for our group. The outdoor patio in particular was great with plenty of seating for us and some visitors. The fire pit made the evenings plenty warm during a cool few days. It was close to everything we needed. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Absolutely Beautiful & Great Quality

We had an amazing stay in Mission Beach, and this property made it even better! The inside is beautiful and the outside patio was amazing!! We utilized it so much and loved the fireplace and grill! The outside table and lawn furniture were high quality and comfortable! The inside was beautifully decorated and smelt so good when we arrived. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils we needed, and the high end fridge and stove were great! The bedrooms have great storage in the closet and the master was very spacious, comfortable bedding too! The garage was a highlight as well! So spacious and stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc- all of which we put to great use! It was great to have access to the washer/dryer as well! The two bikes were a wonderful addition, we used them daily and it was a joy to have that as an added bonus in the property! The hosts were so easy to get a hold of if we needed and are so kind! This is no doubt a 5 star property; my only suggestion is that there could be more basic spices and coffee included. Our experiences in the past with stays have always had that, particularly a coffee bar, but I understand certain covid cautious are still in place for included items like that. THANK YOU for putting such love into your property, it really did make our family vacation so much more special! We look forward to hopefully staying with you again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent second stay

Always a lovely experience on mission beach
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Loved this place and will be back!

Staying here was a wonderful experience for our family of 4! It feels more like you are staying at a friend's beach house than a rental. The house is very clean and has everything you could need. There were countless positives, but here are the main ones that made our stay great: 1) 2 stall garage for parking. We had a Chevy Traverse that fit w/ about a foot to spare. 2) Beach Proximity. The beach is only 60 paces from the back gate. 3) Supplies. We used the provided beach chairs almost every day, took the bikes on the board walk (there were 6 in the garage), kids used the sand toys, and my son loves basketball, so it was great they had one on hand so we could play on the beach court. 4) Walking distances. Our kids loved Belmont Park which we walked to often, Starbucks is right down the road, walked for take-out several times. 5) Quiet and safe. We chose this location for how quiet it is. There is a permanent family next door, we walked to pick up food at night with no safety concerns, and the end of the boardwalk was very quiet during the week. Other notables. The patio was beautiful, but we only really used it during the day to relax in the sun and read while listening to the ocean. The internet is fast and reliable. There is DirectTV and Netflix (other apps as well, but didn't use them). There is also washer and dryer that we used throughout the week. The owners are very responsive. We texted a few times with some questions and they were very quick to respond.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan C., Somerville

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

Great getaway

Kids had a week off school so we took a trip to San Diego from the East Coast and found this perfectly located home in Mission Beach. A few steps from the beach, with a nice walk to Belmont Park and nearby Restaurants for Brunch. Perfect location to sites all over San Diego as it was a 15 min drive anywhere we visited (Old Town, Zoo, Restaurants in Little Italy and Gaslamp). Then we always ended the day relaxing in the beautiful living room of this house. We would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Complete Relaxation

This darling beach cottage was absolutely perfect for our week in San Diego. The location at the southern end of Mission Beach is ideal if you want peace and quiet; yet Belmont Park is a short walk away. We enjoyed every, single day and loved returning to this beautiful home each night.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

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

Great cottage!!

Had a wonderful time here. Easy walk to the beach with the kids. Everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Adorable home - great location

Home is absolutely adorable, high end furnishings and exactly as advertised. Would highly recommend and will gladly rebook if/when in Mission Beach again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo L.

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

A Place of Serenity

This cottage is just a beautiful place, the ocean will transform you if you allow it, the neighborhood welcomes you as though you never left home but now live in a new home. There's nothing like it in my experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donita R.

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

Amazing Cottage

We took our grandkids to the beach to celebrate the end of school. All of us had a great time. Enjoyed the location, so close to the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C., Phoenix, Arizona

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

Best Beach House Ever!

Wow - what a wonderful beach house! It was so clean and inviting. The listing was extremely accurate - everything you could need was right there. The decor is perfect - made us feel at home as soon as we walked in. The patio is wonderful too. Plenty of space to rest, relax, eat and enjoy the beautiful weather. And of course the location couldn't be better - so many things to do so close by; whether it was relaxing at the beach or bay, Balboa Park, etc. I will most definitely plan to return in the future - thank you for making this property available to rent - it was just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ronnie Kiefer

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We welcome you to our 1957 charming beach cottage and hope you enjoy your stay. Recently remodeled to its original charm, updated for your convenience and comfort. Our court has a unique ambiance and is considered one of the most desirable in south Mission Beach.

Why they chose this property

We had been renting in north Mission Beach for the past 13 summers and enjoyed each summer with our daughters. We found our cottage on VRBO three years ago for a long weekend and saw great potential. I kept in contact with the owner on the chance that it might be put on the market. And it did! Our court is truly one of the most desirable courts in south Mission Beach. We have wonderful full-time neighbors!

What makes this property unique

Steps to Beach and NEW Belmont Amusement Park and FIT exercise/pool Center
- Best sandy beach in San Diego
- Most desirable south Mission Beach court
- Front patio w/ gas BBQ, gas fire pit, outside dinning
- Newly remodeled w/ stainless steel appliances and
granite counter tops w/ new hard wood floors
- Large two (2) car attached garage w/ full size washer
and dryer
- Two (2) Phat Bikes for strand cruising
- Beach Activities; tanning, surfing, boogie boarding, volleyball, bodysurfing, biking, jogging, walking, beach fire pits, sunsets, beach lifeguard station
- Large walk-in shower w/ two (2) shower heads
- Outside hot/cold shower
- Front dutch door
- Large kitchen island w/ dinning area
- Beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, ice chests, horseshoes, smash paddles, towels
- Close to Athletic Club; just 5 minutes on bikes
- Walking distance to public parking
- Close to taxi service
- Close to local market, italian/mexican food take-out, café/pastry store, liquor store, restaurants/bars



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