Mission Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mission Beach condo, you'll find Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Pacific Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Mission Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 0.9 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) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Flamingo Deck - 13 min walk
World Famous - 13 min walk
Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - 14 min walk
Better Buzz Coffee - 2 min walk
Olive Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking!
Gail's Mission Beach Getaway: 200 Steps to the Sand with bikes and parking!
Below you will find details about our 2 bed/ 2 bath home, Gail’s Mission Beach Getaway, located in Mission Beach.
Yes, you can have it all! Enter Gail's and be transported to your San Diego beach getaway. Wake up to the smells from the bakery below, Olive Bakery and the sounds of the sea. Conveniently located right between the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Sail Bay, just a block to either one and about a half mile North of historic Belmont Park with amusement and entertainment!
The light and airy living room has high ceilings and skylight, tastefully and comfortably furnished with new Pergo-style wood floors.The California-style kitchen is open to the living room and has tile countertops and natural wood cabinets. The first bedroom has a top of the line queen bed and flat screen TV. Upstairs is a large, semi-enclosed loft area with a queen bed, sitting space, and a door to a small balcony. Upstairs you will also find a cozy nook with a trundle bed (two singles). Ceiling height in the trundle bed area is about 5 feet so it's best for kids. There are two bathrooms in the home, a full bath/shower downstairs and a walk-in shower upstairs.
We can provide an air conditioning unit for an additional fee. Please contact us to reserve the inventory.
No need to search for parking by the beach as this unit comes with it's own garage! Please see parking restrictions below. Extra large vehicles won't fit but there is free overnight parking a few blocks away. There is also a coin operated laundry room near the garage for your convenience. Everything you need is here to enjoy your vacation!
This location is hard to beat! It's close to all the main attractions: SeaWorld, the world famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Old Town with it's excellent restaurants, Belmont Park and it's authentic 1920's wooden roller-coaster, Seaport Village, downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, the Convention Center and Petco Park. Come and enjoy all that San Diego has to offer including our unbeatable weather!
Vacation rentals in San Diego are for the most part, second homes for the owners. Therefore, some furniture or decor may differ from what is pictured because the owners needed or wanted to replace something. Professional photos are expensive and we can not re-photograph the rental every time something is changed but we do maintain the listing content with any notable furnishing changes especially related to sleeping arrangements. (*Please note: We do not give refunds because a piece of furniture or artwork has changed)
*NOTE: This home is in a residential neighborhood and, as such, is a NOISE SENSITIVE property. Respect must be shown for the property and neighbors at all times. No loud music, parties, and or loud talking outside after 9 pm. Violation of these rules MAY result in immediate eviction from the property per your rental agreement, and/or fines from the San Diego Police. Please review your rental agreement for complete details and rules about your home!
It is important for you to read all the details about your property. We highlight everything you need to know about your vacation rental in our listing, through emails, some home manuals, in-home signage and phone correspondence. We want our guests to feel prepared, informed and at ease while staying with us. We are always available if you have questions!
Upon confirming your booking, we will send you a rental agreement for your upcoming stay which you will need to complete. We will also contact you within 24 hours of the booking to obtain contact information and to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding your upcoming visit along with the House Rules & Rental Agreement. The check-in details will not be shared until the rental agreement has been signed.
Attention Guests: In addition to completing our electronic rental agreement, you will also be required to participate in our identity verification process. The service is offered through Autohost; an intelligent guest screening software that automates ID verifications, background and credit checks, security deposits and more, helping to improve guest experience and safety. Please note: for the credit card verification, a $2 hold will be placed on the card to run the report. This hold will never process and will fall off automatically within 7 days. Please contact us with any questions.
THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
If you have never stayed in a vacation rental before, we are not a hotel, WE ARE BETTER! We offer many of the same luxuries of a hotel with the comfort and space of home to share with your whole family. Our property owners are our friends and we work with each owner to offer a special, specific and ideal environment for guests to experience and enjoy. All of our homes offer similar amenities so you can expect the same experience whenever staying with us.
With that said, we need you to do your part in helping us maintain each home. Please be attentive to ALL RESPONSIBILITIES as a guest of our home. Trash/Recycling, Check-out duties, Communication to management and Care of the home all help us give each guest and family a home to feel at home in. We appreciate your assistance in making our homes and our business unlike any other! Pets - allowed
We recommend a car for navigating San Diego, but public transportation is just a couple blocks away. If you`re planning to stay put in Mission and Pacific Beach, there is no need for cars! Just ride our provided bikes or walk the neighborhood.
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
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave the garage remote on the kitchen counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 519975, STR-01725L
Property is also known as
Gail's Mission Beach Getaway
Steps to the Beach Shops Bikes Grill
Steps to the Beach & Shops, Bikes, & Grill Condo
Steps to the Beach & Shops, Bikes, & Grill San Diego
Steps to the Beach & Shops, Bikes, & Grill Condo San Diego
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! to the airport?
This condo is 8.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! to the beach?
This condo is a short 1-minute walk from Mission Beach and 1-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking!?
No, there is no casino at this condo.
What time is check-in at Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking!?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! have a pool?
This condo does not have a pool.
Does Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! to downtown San Diego?
This condo is 7 mi away from San Diego.
Gail's MB Getaway: 200 Steps to Sand+parking! Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
10 - Excellent
48
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 71 reviews
8 - Good
15
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kristine R.
Aug 16, 2025
Kristine R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Loye L.
Jul 20, 2025
Loye L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
The location of the unit was perfect, with the fresh cinnamon rolls from the bakery below greeting us each morning.
Scott M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carlen H.
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Everything was great- location and property! Highly recommend.
Carlen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan w.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mission Beach teip
Stayed for a week. Great place, amazing beach access and close to local shops. Apartment is a little dated, but everything functions well and place was clean on arrival. Seemed a touch short on kitchen linens and hand towels- could use a couple more of each. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If you like coffee (great shop downstairs) and the beach this place is for you. Also lots of beach toys and accessories (umbrella, chairs, boggie boards, bikes ect. Which were great to have).
Jonathan w.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
A G.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice place to stay.
We enjoyed our stay at Nancy's Vacation Rental. We were steps away from the beach and the balcony had a perfect view of the ocean and sunset. There were plenty of beach toys, chairs, and umbrellas to use. We loved that the Olive bakery was right underneath our rental just steps away. We were able to grab coffee and breakfast each morning and their cinnamon buns are the best we have ever had. The rental was very spacious and comfortable wich made our stay even more relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you again!
A G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Matt G.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Matt G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
S. B. F.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Above a bakery 100 steps from the beach? Yes please!
The place needs a bit of modernization like USB electrical outlets, but otherwise it's a wonderful place to stay. It has lightning fast internet and comfortable beds and all the kitchen implements you could possibly need.
S. B. F.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
In town to visit family
Perfect location.
Kathy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Marianne S.
Aug 28, 2024
Just okay
Parking is a big issue, but it seems that way all over Mission Beach. Multiple trash cans in the way which had to be moved before eeeking out of the space.
Lots of flies at the entrance gate. The downstairs plumbig was ok but needed a good bleaching. Everything is old but it worked and was clean.we rented an ac unit for close to 200.00
It did not cool as well as I wanted it to
The downstairs bedroom was hot. 75 degrees that day and still hot.The lighting good be brightened up a bit. Dirty fans but came in useful.
Comfortable beds was a plus. Need more ice trays
day.Grealocation.had a Jeep Grand Cherokee and barey mad
Marianne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Lynn M.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The condo was feet from the beach with a direct view from the balcony of ocean. We enjoyed the bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas left for our use. My only complaint would be that there is no air conditioning and leaving all the windows open overnight worked but all the noise of the trash trucks, delivery trucks, and the bakery moving their outdoor seating early in the morning made it diffucult to sleep in 😎
Lynn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Vickie K.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Would like to see a different Faucet.in the kitchen hard to wash dishes. Also, at some point new fu
Nice unit needs updating.
Vickie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego Beach Trip
My family was in town for a week. We could not have enjoyed ourselves more! The house was perfect for us. The proximity to the beach and access to beach toys made our stay so simple.
The added bonus of Olives Bakery and their amazing cinnamon rolls and coffee being just below also didn’t hurt❤️
The weekend did get a bit loud in the neighborhood and adjacent establishments, but that was expected.
We are already talking about our next vacation.
We will definitely book this place again in the future.
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Laura M.
Apr 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location a plus but not worth the $$
Location was amazing, the unit has been rode hard. Needs a great deal of attention to: kitchen/bathroom cabinets, furniture in living/dining room, balcony furniture, carpet is worn/dirty, no dresser upstairs for 4 people-arranging suitcases on floor was a challenge, access to upstairs balcony blocked by large chair
Pros: location, comfortable beds (except sofa bed), Olive Bakery, walk to bay, restaurants, wetsuit rentals, convenient to San Diego/coronado island. Great beach chairs/boogie boards for our use
Cons: kitchen utensils (requested pancake turner/spatula and pizza cutter, lack of bath towels/handtowels/washcloths, no entry rugs (lots of rain-floor was slippery and one child fell hard), sunken bathtub has heavy shower doors, making bathing little ones a challenge, laundry on other side of building on ground floor (only one washer and dryer, shared with all residents and bakery). Dryer broke while we were there-wouldn’t return our money. Laundry basket provided has broken handle so it’s dicey carrying down flight of stairs to other side of building,
Parking is noted in listing but is worse than we imagined. We never could park in garage or side space (too tight) and had to park a quarter mile away.
The freezer never worked the entire time we were there, causing more frequent trips to store. (We cook a lot on vacation). Mgt worked with us but it was never resolved.
We’ve used Vrbo for a decade and this was the roughest unit by far.
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Tom V.
Mar 28, 2024
Beach property
The location is great but the property is fairly run down. Broken silverware draw, really dirty windows plus the refrigerator quit working. The garage door was not accessible for hours without many parking options. This was no electricity to the unit as maybe a bill was not paid.
Then what kitchen doesn’t have a spatula.
Ceiling fan in the downstairs bathroom sounds like a small screaming aircraft trying to takeoff.
So for over 300/night I would only recommend this to college guys.
One more thing is it’s above a bakery and the whole floor shakes due to commercial fans and equipment
Tom V.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
christian d.
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
counselor
excellent communication with property managers.
christian d.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
William G.
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Will Return
Great location and nice unit
William G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda L.
Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Would definitely stay here again!
Linda L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mission Beach
First time to California for me, first time to a beach - this was an excellent experience for us. We couldn't have picked a better place for us to stay - We love it and will certainly be back!
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Morgan O.
Aug 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Super close to the beach. It made for a great trip
Morgan O.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Pam F.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It was a very nice and convenient location. It would have been nice to have AC. But it worked out ok, since there were lots of fans and fortunately the weather was cool.
Pam F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
a p.
Jun 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Gail's Mission Beach Getaway
Stayed here with a longtime college friend for a girls week getaway. Absolutely loved the proximity to the beach!!! All locks are number coded: garage, gate, and front door. Garage space, as specified, is EXTREMELY small; had more difficulty parking when other vehicle was full-sized SUV/crossover. Entering/exiting garage a challenge bc of refuse bins in alley. Condo space was plenty for two adults. Nice kitchen area. Kept windows open daily for breeze. Condo is above Olive Baking Company. The aroma of cinnamon rolls and other treats wafts into the condo :) Fare is wonderful and people are sweet. Miss B's Coconut Club is right across the street. Good food there as well.
a p.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
May 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
The property was prefect, it had everything we needed. I made fun of all the codes but at the end I loved them, I feel secured with them.
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danna R.
May 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely *love* this place
When they say “only steps” to the beach- they mean it. My kids didn’t even put on shoes to walk out to the ocean.
The location on Mission Beach is absolute perfection. It is in the quieter, low key part of Mission Beach. A bit to the North is party, night life zone. And South is the amusement park. This is the sweet spot. We parked our car and walked, or rode the supplied bikes- I can’t say enough about the location. Listening to the waves while falling asleep was the best! Several fun, beachy places to eat within a 3 min walk. The pastries downstairs were the perfect start to a vacation morning. It was so nice to not worry about driving, and parking. The location is literal perfection. Plus it was only an 8 min drive to SeaWorld.
The property was very clean. Beds were comfortable. The ocean breeze kept the temperature just right. Very comfortable place to stay. A clean, well-stocked kitchen.
The property management reached out to make sure we had all we needed, and when checking out to assist with questions. They helped me find a place to rent life jackets for my kids for the week- and it was a lot more affordable than the options I had found. I was impressed at their responsiveness at interest in making sure our stay was great.
Honestly, I can’t say enough about how great this location and the management were. We will def be coming back.
Danna R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane D.
Jan 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach cottage location
Thai was perfect for my family. Location was perfect to the beach and all restaurants. Love this location of Mission beach. Will be back.
Diane D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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