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HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH

Cottage near Mission Bay in San Diego

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A garden pathway leading to a blue door, with an American flag hanging above.
A patio with a white sofa, a small table, and a covered grill area.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a microwave, and a stove.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a blue side table. There are framed pictures on the wall and a sign that says "Life is good at the beach."
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dog Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Ocean Beach cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego Bay and Mission Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocean Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dog Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ocean Beach Athletic Area - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee And Plants - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plant Power Fast Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harumama - ‬5 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.

HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH

1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage tucked away in the heart of Ocean Beach. Sleeps 4 with a queen bed and a full size memory foam sleeper sofa. Hardwood floors, vintage tile in the kitchen and bathroom, washer/dryer, 1-parking space and french doors to private redwood deck that is perfect for barbecues and relaxing after a day at the beach. This property is turn-key but still has tons of charm and character.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets Must Be Approved Prior to Reservation

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 and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 621042, STR-00152L

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Frequently asked questions

How close is HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH to the airport?

This cottage is 4.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH to the beach?

This cottage is a short 10-minute walk from Ocean Beach and 12-minute walk from Dog Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH to downtown San Diego?

This cottage is 5.4 mi away from San Diego.

HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariah D.

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

Great stay

Lovely spot, great location. Really nice set up inside!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great spot

Super comfortable place and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have been staying in Ocean Beach for about 4 years now whenever I come to visit my daughter. Love the area. Your house was the best stay to date. Clean, straight forward, lovely amenities and perfect location. Thank you for being wonderful hosts. I’ll be back in the fall and will look for this place first. Have a lovely summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Loved how walkable this place was. Beautiful location and friendly host :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Beach. Lovely bungalow and Catrina was super helpful. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

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

Great San Diego Beach Vacation

Great location to all things San Diego. Very clean and private!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Fun little place in OB

Great location for us and the dog to enjoy OB
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Great beach house

Cute little house…host was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

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

Charming cabin - great location

We enjoyed our stay in this charming, colorful cabin. The owners were very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Cute, Clean, Quaint

Great place to stay. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Charming Hideaway

Comfortable, well equipped, and close to the beach. Property manager was responsive, accommodating, and easy going.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Relaxing Stay

This beach cottage was in a perfect location. Minutes to beach, food & coffee. Had a nice private deck & off street parking!!! Made our stay in Ocean Beach very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Quaint, cozy, comfortable Cottage near the beaches

Had a short but lovely stay here. We chose it for proximity to the dog beach. The area is dense housing but surprisingly quiet (except for the flights overhead) and walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Cozy cottage

Great property, and a very walkable location. Host was great and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Perfect!

Wonderful spot, very chill crack patio and private parking. Out favourite spot in Ocean Beach.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

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

City Cottage

Perfect for our San Diego getaway. We were able to cover a lot of ground in the SD area from this home base - great location. Liked the free onsite parking too.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariah D.

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

Great spot, cute and near so many placed

This is a really wonderful location and a great place to stay for a couple. It was clean and actually pretty spacious with two people. It is walking distance to the dog beach, regular beach, and a ton of restaurants and bars. It’s nice that it’s not right off the road because it makes a little more quiet. Really wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Hidaway

Peaceful, as advertised, just the right distance to the beach and shops.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carsen K.

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

Comfortable and convenient location

This space was great for a couple people wanting to be within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach. It has tons of original character but still well equipped. The walk to the beach was a little longer than we expected but still quite close. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Fantastic Location!!

Great place to stay in Ocean Beach with our Golden Retriever!! We all had a great time. Wish we didn’t hear planes so much, but we got use to it. Easy 3 blocks to beach with wagon, chairs & umbrella they had for us to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharalyn M.

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

The Best

My two sisters and I traveled from out of state and we had the best time ever. Ocean beach is such a cute, fun, beautiful place to visit. The adorable cottage was perfectly located and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire stay. Nothing bad to say.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

OB Heaven!

Finally a property that lives up to the hype! Walk to anywhere, 5 minute drive to dog beach and its 20 minutes from Mt Soledad - our 2 main destinations. So clean and updated, quality build with quality maintenance and beach ready - truly is a hidden gem - thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Sweet little place

We enjoyed our stay and the location. The place was cozy, clean and comfortable. We would stay again for sure. The only minor thing was the bedroom remote ran out of batteries and seemed to need a charger cord to recharge it. Other than that, we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patti S.

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

Great location.

We had a great stay. The location is perfect for those who want to walk to the beach, walk to the store, or walk to restaurants. The only issue we had was a neighbor with a drum kit that had a jam session on and off on Sunday. Just when we thought they were done, it started up again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Jamie R.

Great family beach house

This place is turn key. Super cute! Great for a family of 4. The only downfall is ocean beach is directly in the flight path of the airplanes on take off so you listen to noisy aircraft from 6am until 11pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

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