Quintessential Ocean Beach Cottage Just 1 Block From The Beach!

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Living room with French doors out to private patio

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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San Diego, CA

SeaWorld
‪7 min drive‬
Mission Beach Boardwalk
‪8 min drive‬
Mission Beach
‪14 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Darling getaway. Steps from all you need for a beach retreat. Close to water, shopping and restaurants from casual to fine. This cottage boasts vaulted ceilings and not only looks spacious but actually is.

Delightfully decorated to inspire sun and surf fun. Kitchen ready for delicious meals, private deck for serene coffee mornings. All you expect from a hotel stay in a quaint neighborhood a stroll from sunsets. Beach gear, games, smart TV. Close to freeways and local attractions.

This one bedroom is nestled in the heart of Ocean Beach in a darling 4 plex that is all vacation rentals.

Ocean Beach is a lovely beach community where vacationers have been coming to for years. Park the car and walk to everything you need. Newport Avenue is our main drag and boasts great restaurants, happening bars and excellent antiquing opportunities.

Take a walk out on our pier or a stroll down Sunset hill or tomorrow oCliffs.

The kids can enjoy the skate park in Robb Field.

Property manager

Katrina Barry

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Living room with door to private covered paito

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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 (limit 1 total)

Dogs allowed w/ approval & 150 fee assessed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No cigarette smoking please

Dogs require approval, 150 pet fee. Pets not allowed on bed or furniture and not bark or cry.

Garages on site can accommodate a mid-size SUV. Large trucks will not fit. Max vehicle length 16 feet and garage door opening is 7 1/2 feet wide

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 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 619941, STR-04379L

We should mention

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

About the area

San Diego

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Ocean Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Westfield UTC. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Dog Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Mission Beach - 14 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Hodads Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
‪Pizza Port - ‬7 min walk
‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Ocean Beach Cottage Just 1 Block From The Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Quintessential Ocean Beach Cottage Just 1 Block From The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Ocean Beach Cottage Just 1 Block From The Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Ocean Beach Cottage Just 1 Block From The Beach! located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ocean Beach Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Mission Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

18 Mar 2025

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

Cozy Beach Getaway

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. He commented how much he did not want to leave. Although the weather was rainy, we had a comfortable place to stay between sightseeing, shopping and dining out. We are even thinking of returning with his brother and sister in the near future.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

8 Nov 2024

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

Excellent Accommodation

Every aspect was excellent

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

10 Nov 2024

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

Amazing Location

The location- about 2 blocks from Dog Beach - is so perfect!! The home is well-appointed, cozy, super clean and has everything you need for a fabulous beach vacation!! Restaurants, coffee shops and stores are all within walking distance. Katrina is super easy to work with! Definitely a property we will keep on our list for a return visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

25 June 2023

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

Great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

1 Aug 2024

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

Great location

The house is as advertised, quaint, cute and clean. Love the area. Just a tip to pay attention to the lockout instructions. Cheers!😎

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

22 Feb 2024

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

A cute comfy getaway

This place is so cute! The bed and pillows were super comfy! We had everything we needed and the host is a great communicator. We will def be staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena S.

2 Sept 2024

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

We loved it her!

We spent a few days at the rental in mid August and loved it! The nice decor in every room gave it a homey feel, very cozy. We enjoyed our morning breakfasts out on the secluded patio surrounded by a high fence. This rental sits back a bit off the street giving it a very private feel. The air made our hot days very comfortable. We had everything we needed for kitchen and bath. Everything very clean and beds and furniture comfortable. Quiet all day and night and just a short walk to the beach. The owner just expects you to follow simple rules (wash sand off your feet) which was fine by us. Would love to stay at this same rental again, highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E., Chicago, USA

12 June 2023

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

Would definitely stay here again

Very nice home one block from the beach and walking distance to Newport Ave. where a lot of the restaurants are. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

11 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful seaside bungalow in a cute neighborhood

Just the cutest little place near the beach, Katrina was a wonderful communicator and the neighborhood was walkable and cute.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny C.

8 July 2023

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

Great stay with dog

Great property. Very close to the beach. Nice to have beach chairs, umbrella and cart to use for the short walk. Our dog loved romping on Dog Beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

10 Aug 2023

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

Beach

Phenomenal time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

22 July 2023

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

Perfect location and size!

My middle schooler and I loved this rental! It was an easy walk to restaurants and the beach, and we were thankful that a wagon, chairs, and umbrella were provided. The outdoor spaces were welcoming and much appreciated when the weather is as beautiful as it is in San Diego! And although we could definitely hear the airplane noise, it didn’t affect our sleep whatsoever. The only downside was the pullout couch was very loud and squeaky as a bed. Overall we highly recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deborah K.

24 July 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Inhospitable host.

The bungalow was very cheerfully decorated. Great location. Host constantly scolded us. Made accusations which were unfounded. Everything was lovely except for her. Have never had that kind of experience with a host before.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Apr 2023

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

Cozy & Bright

My husband and I visited this property the third weekend of April 2023 on a last minute trip to San Diego to just get away for the weekend. The bungalow/cottage was just as described on Verbo. Instructions for arriving and departure were provided and we were able to access the property without problem. We don’t live anywhere with a garage so parking was challenging and that the garage is narrow and not exceptionally deep. Our Toyota Tacoma fit with perhaps 2 inches in front and 2 inches behind with the washer and dryer present. If someone had had to use the washer and dryer it would’ve been challenging. The one negative I would say is the noise from the airport. I was not prepared for planes taking off and landing from 6 o’clock in the morning until after 11 o’clock at night. If you’re looking for a place right next to the beach with great amenities and a very comfy bed this is the place for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay S.

6 June 2023

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

Great Beachy Location

We have stayed at this property twice. It is located in the laid back area of Ocean Beach only 1 block from the beach and walking distance to all kinds of shops and food. Centrally located so it is quick to wherever you want to go. The accommodations are cute and mostly clean and thoughtfully planned with everything you can think of. Our only complaints are the sofa which is the most uncomfortable piece of furniture we have ever sat on. It is also a sleeper sofa so we tried that and it was even worse. The first time we stayed was was Summer 2022 and it was pretty hot and there was a major fly issue. We planned on grilling with the grill that is provided on the patio but it was so dirty and nasty that we couldn't. We brought it to the hosts attention the first time and this time it was just as dirty. I recommend replacing the grill and sofa for a more pleasant stay. Also not a huge fan of the signs all over the property telling you how to do things, like how to clean the sink and what not to use in the shower, so on and so forth. It's a little weird. The other unnerving thing was that the housekeepers showed up on our second day and had their days confused followed shortly there after by the property owner showing up to let us know she had someone working on the garage. A text or phone call would have been sufficient. Overall pretty good but I think we will stay someplace else next time, a little more comfortable and a little more relaxed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cristin C.

20 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful house, great location

The home is beautiful and decorated well. The location was wonderful and it was fun to walk to the beach, shopping and dining. Great hippy vibe. Now why not a 5 star? Be warned about the owner. My phone was dead and I left it inside to charge while we went out not realizing the text i sent my husband with codes to reenter didn't go through. We were locked out with no way of getting ahold of the owner. We worked with yahoo to get my email to his phone. We also tried reach the owner through vrbo by going to one of her listings and messaging her we were locked out and asking her to call us on his phone since she lived local. Yahoo helped us get the email and once inside I called the owner apologized and took full responsibility for locking us out. She said, "I've wasted the last 45 minutes of my life I can't get back, " "This isn't a hotel, and I am not your concierge." She explained that by contacting her on vrbo, we had taken her listing off, interfering with booking. I again apologized and let her know we would cancel the request immediately. She stated twice "don't make me call you back and tell you to cancel the listing". I am a therapist specializing in anger. I had no problems deesculating the behavior but other folks could have easily become rattled and scared of this extremely unhealthy response to a very small issue. We took full responsibility for locking ourselves out, BUT she works in hospitality, and it doesn't seem to be an area that works with her personality

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

CHELSEA M.

2 Oct 2022

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

Horrible Landlord

I booked this stay for my husband's birthday hoping it would be the perfect fit, I searched all around trying to find the best place to stay and I thought I found the place I was looking for. This was my first time ever booking with Vrbo or any site for that matter and I had high hopes, check in process was easy, the house was adorable, and I was so excited for our stay. I did invite a couple people to the house just until we were ready to head out to eat since there were a couple places nearby. But as our guests arrived, the landlord called yelling up a storm over the phone. I tried to explain to her that I didn't realize our friends werent able to be there while we waited for everyone to arrive and that no one else besides my husband and I were staying the night but she completely ignored me and continued to yell, I apologized regardless and said that everyone was leaving. As we were heading out, we heard a knock at the door and it was the landlord! She didn't even give us 5 minutes to vacate before she was at the door yelling at us to leave and just being completely hostile! I was so uncomfortable and embarrassed by this. As my husband was talking to her and apologized as well she continued to call us names and yell at us. We are not children and we completely understood that we had to leave already at this point but she was so out of line for talking to me and my guests this way. I cant believe how everything went down and I am so deeply let down by the fact that my husband's bday was now ruined. This landlord is one of the worst people I've ever come into contact with and I hope and pray she never rents to another couple again. Completely out of line behavior and definitely will never be booking with her or anyone else for that matter, the landlord made it a completely traumatizing stay for the short amount of time that it was.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alina S., Novato, California

28 Nov 2022

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

Great place to stay in OB

Cute place, very clean, and in a great location. The decor was adorable, and the proximity to the dog beach was convenient. We also really enjoyed having the private outdoor area. Oh yes, and having access to the garage was such a relief because street parking was hard to come by. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

11 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful location and amazing place. Everything we needed!

We loved staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

15 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful place to stay in S.D.

My best friend and I loved staying at your property! It was clean, well- maintained and delightful. We loved the decorating and realized me could function in a much smaller place just fine! This was giving me ideas for my own home. We loved being able to watch the sunset every night at the beach just 2 blocks away. It was spectacular every night! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

13 Sept 2022

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

Lovely stay close to beach

My husband and I took a last minute weekend trip to San Diego. This place was so cute. It was perfect for us and our 2 little frenchies. It’s so close to the beach. My favorite part was the private deck off of our living room. We had a great time, thank you for letting us stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

5 Sept 2022

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

Great stay with young kids

This was a great property for us to stay at. It is truly just a block away from the beach, and in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the cookware I needed so that we were able to prepare meals at the cottage quite easily, although we were a quick drive/comfortable walk away from some delicious eateries and coffee shops as well. Very clean upon arrival, and everything here is high quality and very well-thought out to the variety of needs guests may want/need. We did use the sleeper sofa and it too was actually comfortable!! Truly a great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

15 Aug 2022

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

Cute little cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this cute and vibrant cottage. Everything was clean and it had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Definitely starting at 6am - we starting to hear the airplanes pass by. It looks like we were in direct path. There were times it didn't phase us, but other when it was a little louder than usual. Other than that, we really enjoyed it here. Even being in an unfamiliar location, my little fur baby was so comfortable in this space. When walking in the neighborhood, there were so many people walking their dogs. It was nice to be in a dog friendly neighborhood and to have the dog beach a block away. We enjoyed the patio and used the BBQ to grill some lunch and dinner. Great way to enjoy the space for a quick getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H., Orange County

29 July 2022

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

Wonderful mini-vacation.

Let me start with the property itself. The cottage was just as described and perfect for my husband, our two dogs, and myself. It is very comfortable and really cute - and we loved the fenced-in patio. The location is amazing. One block from the beach and a short walk to the dog beach and the mini-downtown area. There are also many other surrounding areas easily explored by bike (ours are peddle-assist electric bikes). We went to the Point Loma Lighthouse, Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego, all on bikes. It was a perfect getaway and we are already planning when we can return. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine F., Scottsdale

18 July 2022

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

Highly recommend

We stayed at this property last year for our family beach vacation and loved it so much we chose to stay there again. I love ocean beach and the walkability of everything to the cottage. The beach is a short walk away. The host provides everything you need. She is also extremely accommodating to extra requests and is a joy to work with. The place is clean and I absolutely love the decor. It’s a small cottage but with the high ceilings feels much larger. And it still has plenty of space to cook small meals and relax. We are already planning our next trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katrina Barry

Owner is a long time Ocean Beach resident and welcomes the opportunity to show off all the charm of a lovingly decorated beach cottage.

Why they chose this property

This space offers luxury accommodations in a setting from the days of yesteryear as this darling home was crafted back the 1950's.

What makes this property unique

Just one block to the beach.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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