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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, toaster, blender
LED TV
LED TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Mission Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mission Beach cottage, you'll find Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Pacific Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number STR-04371L, 645746

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC to the airport?

This cottage is 8.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC to the beach?

This cottage is a short 5-minute walk from Mission Beach and 3-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC to downtown San Diego?

This cottage is 7.2 mi away from San Diego.

Bayside Cottage - Steps from the Bay and Ocean with AC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister trip

My sister & I take a short get away every year. This quaint cottage was perfect & as advertised. Host was super easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this little house!!!

On our drive to San Diego, we received the code for the door to get the keys. The house was spotlessly clean and exactly as we remembered it. The backyard is nicely furnished with an umbrella table, chairs, two little love seats, side table, coffee table and a fire pit. For such a small space, it is nicely organized. This was our second year here. It is perfectly located between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. A five-minute walk gets you to the Catamaran Hotel that has a great restaurant, outdoor seating with fire pits and entertainment on the weekends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Perfect weekend escape
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A HIDDEN GEM!!

If you are looking for a clean, cozy vintage 1940's beach cottage this is a definite MUST STAY! Perfect for a couples get away -steps away from Mission Bay and a couple blocks from Pacific Beach, complete with restaurants, coffee shops and beach shops. Super tiny garage on site, but our SUV (Chevy Blazer) fit, and we walked everywhere. Definitely want to come back!! Thank you Josh & April!J Scholl
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prime Location, great stay.

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. This is a very small home, which we are used to so we loved it. If you are more than 2 people you will want a larger place. Lots of old charm, and the location is perfect for walking to both bayside & pacific walkways & beaches. It's within walking distance to many restaurants & bars, and a full service grocery store. The hosts provided essential cooking utensils, pots and pans, microwave & coffee maker, and stove/oven. We cooked about 50% and ate out 50%. Hosts were very responsive upon check in and when we had questions, very accommodating. They provided beach chairs, beach towels and bikes too along with a nice gas grill and a nice outdoor seating area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little spot

Everything about this stay was perfect. The location was perfect. They have bikes available in the garage so you don’t have to worry about renting any which was a huge plus since that was our form of transportation. The communication with the property owner was excellent.Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

krista s., RANCHO MIRAGE

Liked: Cleanliness

PS People

We loved the location & it worked great for the two of us. We would stay again. Josh was very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy V.

Mixed emotions

The location of this property is perfect. One half block from the bay and block and half from ocean. So it is very convenient for walks. There is also a nice grassy area to takes the pups to. There are many good restaurants within walking distance. Where I'm a little disappointed is there aren't any reading lamps in main room or bedroom, only overhead room lights. A couple of ceiling fans would work wonders, but there is a window A/C unit that works well. There isn't a microwave which would make things much nicer. The couch is dirty and the blanket that they have covering it needs a good washing, which is reflected in my scoring. Also there was an ant problem in the kitchen. The garage is nice to have but difficult to get into and out of. It is a cozy little place and overall comfortable I did enjoy my stay. Thank you Josh and April.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, quiet neighborhood, perfect for two.

The cottage has great potential but needs some TLC. Contacted owner and he say they would take care of the items I mentioned. If he does it us a good rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marina P.

Basic needs met

The listing is accurate. It is a VERY small space so if you are 5’5 or taller you are going to be doing a LOT of ducking. The shower is a removable showerhead and the pressure is fine, but it leaks a lot from the attachment to the wall. Because the ceilings are so low, the bottom of the shower curtain sits quite a but in the shower so i felt kinda gross when the water would pool and soak the curtain, so i just had to change the way i put the curtain so it didn’t do that. The couch was visibly dirty and stained and so was the chair in the living room. The location was great, but the garage definitely will only fit a compact car like the listing says. Its basically a shed they use as a garage. The patio furniture was all torn and worn so it wasn’t appealing to sit in. There were no dish towels just paper towels so i had to dry the dishes with paper towels. It seems like there really is very little care in this place. The hosts were very nice and helpful, but once you book he said they call you with the instructions instead of sending them so be aware of that. It was a place to stay, but I would not stay here again, and i would definitely not recommend a family staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little beach cottage

Mission beach cottage was comfortable and had easy access to Mission beach and bay. Centrally located. Enjoyed the bikes and beach toys. Manager was friendly and very helpful during check in and out. Will enjoy renting this cottage during next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage Beach Cottage with toys

Comfy cozy cottage in a very convenient location for walking to bay, beach and restaurants. Those over 6ft will not clear doorways, but the low ceilings are part of the charm. Both bed and couch were comfortable. Greatly appreciated the sand chairs, bikes and beach towels to use whenever we were inspired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy H.

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., Tucson, Az

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Place

Great host. Great location. Great unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Beliza S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Denise L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikhel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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