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Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

Apartment near Mission Beach in San Diego

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

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

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Beverly Beach Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

Summary:

Just steps to the sand, this property has recently been completely updated to provide you with the feel of beach luxury! This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 3. It has a separate dining area and a full kitchen, so you always have the option of dining in or experiencing the vast array of PB restaurants and bars.



The Space:

This is a second floor unit. Enter into an open L living room with a dining nook off the updated kitchen. Updated plank flooring and tile in the kitchen and bathrooms which is ideal for the beach. Smart TV to meet all your needs. Kitchen is fully appointed (gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster, and all the things to use them). Updated step in shower with lots of natural light in the bathroom. Sleeper in the living room converts into an over-sized full bed. Luxurious queen in the bedroom....wake up to the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean literally 100 steps from your door!



Guest Access:

The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex. Check-in is contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to arrival.



The Neighborhood:

Within walking distance of all Mission Beach has to offer, this charming unit is both centrally and conveniently located, yet offers the quiet comfort most look for in a vacation getaway. Best part of this location in north Mission is that you are a quick jaunt to all the nightlife, cafes and restaurants of Pacific Beach but you get to come home to the quiet of north Mission Beach.



Getting Around:

We provide a single covered parking space. It is accessed off the alley and as such can be a tight fit (as with about 90% of the parking spaces at the beach). We recommend a small- to mid-sized car to make it easier to park. We also recommend backing into the spot as that makes it easier to get in and pull out. There is free street parking available, but due to the high volume of beach-goers, don't count on parking nearby. Also be sure to read parking signs!



Looking for a unique way to get around Mission/ Pacific Beach during your stay? We've partnered with a local company, PB Golf Cart Rentals, that offers daily rentals in a customized Golf Cart. Whether you need it for the day, the weekend, or the week, they've got you covered. With flexible pricing and local pickup & drop-off, you’re minutes away from riding around San Diego in style. Please mention that Vacation Rentals By Aaron sent you!



Other Things to Note:

This is "typical" beach parking so we do not recommend large cars. The spots will not accommodate anything more than a mid-size car or SUV.



For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.





We only offer the air conditioning between May and September



Interaction with Guests:

Check-in is virtual, as you'll be provided with a digital Guest Portal and a personalized door code. Vacation Rentals by Aaron is a full-service property management company, and will be available 24-7 in case you need anything during your stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-03242L, 645458

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! to the airport?

This apartment is 8.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! to the beach?

This apartment is a short 1-minute walk from Mission Beach and 2-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! to downtown San Diego?

This apartment is 7.4 mi away from San Diego.

Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blake S., Not Specified

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tomi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed in this building a couple of times and it is always stellar. My only complaint with this unit is that it’s exceptionally warm - it’s on the upper floor, southeast corner, so there is essentially all day sun exposure. Gets a little of that hot-box effect on super warm days. But the location can’t be beat, the owners/managers are prompt with responses, and it’s just freakin adorable. Would stay again (in the cooler months).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great. Just steps to beautiful Mission Beach and many restaurants nearby. The unit was clean and the bed was comfortable. My only disappointment was that the AC was a portable unit in the bedroom. The living area got very hot in the daytime. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Short walk to the beach. Bars and restaurants are all within a 12 minute walk or less. Boardwalk is great for inline skating jogging and walking. The unit having a air conditioning unit is big as the summer sun does heat up the unit. If you get up and go and start your day early I do recommend Ben's Beach bungalow.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children
Great location, really close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs Pauline Boatwright

We are two ladies from London UK and really enjoyed our stay at the apartment. It was as described and very near both bay and beach plus restaurants and shops. I would stay again and recommend to others for a few days or longer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Pacific Beach Bungalow!

My daughter and I visited SD for two nights to look at colleges. This property was perfect: centrally located, a block from the beach, a parking space, clean, fairly priced, and great owner communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location in San Diego

Very convenient location . Can walk to dinner or beach or grocery. Can drive to many sites in area. Place has basic necessities and with kitchen was still cheaper than local hotels. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darla G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for and

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay! Tight parking

We enjoyed our stay! In town from GA for a baby shower and just needed a small space for sleeping and breakfast. Parking was tight. I would have rented a smaller car had I known. 4 door jeep was difficult to get into the garage. We enjoyed the beach one day and walked to lunch it was perfect. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moving Daughter to SD

It was awesome. Great place and super responsive host!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and cozy spot!

We loved our stay! The location is great and you can hear the waves of the ocean from the house. We would walk to get coffee in the mornings and the area had cute shops and lunch spots nearby. The house also has beach chairs and towels to take down to the water which we used to watch the sunsets! I would definitely stay again. The host Aaron was super great at communicating as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Property was nice. U really need a small car to park in the garage
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Infifferent

Location perfect as described. However bathroom, bathroom sink water tricked and couldn’t get hot water,Arron responded to our complaint but would not correct problem. Told us he would not call plumber till Monday after Thanksgiving which was when we were leaving.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing host

He sent us great communications prior to even have groceries waiting if we wanted. Walking distance to beach and other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation location!

It was a great location. We had parking. It was literally two blocks from the beach! Awesome! We hope to come back again next year sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cali trip

We had a great stay and the property was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot!

Great location. Nice little unit. Has everything you need. Lots to do in the area. Could have stayed a few more days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple apartment in a convenient location

This place was as advertised, save for a few very minor details. When we arrived we did find that the parking space was exactly as the ad warned: it's TIGHT, and you will want to back into it. It took a few solid tries before we figured out the trick to it. (We had requested a compact, but the rental company gave us a mid-size, which made this trickier - not VRBO's fault by any means.) There was ground coffee and a drip coffee maker available (yay!), some tea, condiments, and full utensils and dishes in the kitchen. During our 9-day stay, we really lamented not having an ottoman or coffee table of some sort in the living room. Now that I'm writing this review I see that the listing photos do show a small ottoman, so I'm not sure what happened to it, but it would have been nice to have a way to prop up one's feet for a minute. Like I said, minor discrepancy. Great proximity to the beach and food options. So why 4 stars instead of 5? The apartment was clean and pleasant, but it overlooks the alleyway, and the sounds of trash pickup, beeping vans, loud motorcycles, and the like woke us up often. As much as we would have loved to leave the windows cracked to sleep to the beautiful October weather and the faint ocean sounds, we couldn't if we wanted good rest. There aren't really any good views out of the windows, which is a bummer, though OK considering the affordable price. The bathroom door doesn't offer any acoustic privacy. So overall: nice stay, with a couple of caveats.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional deal and property

Three houses from the beach! You can sleep with the window open to the crashing sound of the waves, no joke. Just look at the pictures, this place has everything you need. Big Advantage here is you're at the very North End of Mission Beach so you have walking distance to everything in Mission Beach as well as a large portion of Pacific beach. Ocean Beach is a 15 minute Car ride, downtown about 15 to 20 minutes as well as the airport. Wineries out in Temecula and Escondido and some even closer within an hour to 30 minutes or less. Endless places to hike at the beach, out in canyons, waterfalls, so much more.... everything within an hour or less.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024