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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

On the beach.A stay at this Mission Beach apartment places you within half a mile (1 km) of Mission Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Mission Beach Boardwalk. Belmont Park and Mission and Pacific Beaches are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Belmont Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mission Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Point - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

GEM - 2 - Island Ct.

This upper unit in our two story condo is a sea shell throw away from the quiet waters of Mission Beach Bay with available kayaking, boat rentals, relaxation with mountain views and wide variety of short walks in every direction to parks and beach's with choices of the bay side or the Pacific side. Walk 1/2 block and you will be at a the main street with all the coffee shops bars and restaurants and shopping.

Mission Point Park beach-adjacent waterfront park with lifeguard supervised swimming offering lots of lawn space for a picnic and a brand new playground called Maruta Gardner, opened November 9th, 2020 on the Bonita Cove side.

Belmont Park - San Diego's Premier Beachfront Amusement Park, features the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster. The swimming pool is now renovated and open with lifeguards on duty. This pool is located with Belmont Part at Fit Athletic Club, in the heart of Mission Beach next to amusement park on the Pacific Ocean. Its designed with a new contemporary design featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls for ocean views and a retractable roof. The pool includes historical features from original structure in 1925. Swim passes available, just ask my manager for more information. Also attached to the Plunge is a Tiki Bar and restaurant with lounge chairs to relax and watch the big blue Pacific waves roll in..........

(We just added Safe Box in unit).

Per City of San Diego codes we are only allowed MAX of 4 guests in this unit. Specific head counts of all people including children staying on properties must be approved by management upon time of booking for insurance purposes. Those traveling with children under age of 3 will not be counted as a guest but again need to be aware of head count pre City of San Diego codes.

**Please note: We are a vacation rental and supply a starter kit: 1 paper towel, 2 roll of toilet paper, box of Kleenex, soap supply for kitchen and bathroom. Shampoo, Conditioner and body wash. A sampler of coffee and teas with powdered cream. Napkins and salt and pepper in packets. Thank you**

Property manager

Kellie McAvoy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only at your private seating area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Simply stated - Nature at its funnest !!!!

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
Note from host: All extra guests must be approved by management.
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 deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: All extra guests must be approved by management. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is GEM - 2 - Island Ct. to the airport?

This apartment is 8 mi (21-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does GEM - 2 - Island Ct. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is GEM - 2 - Island Ct. to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does GEM - 2 - Island Ct. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at GEM - 2 - Island Ct. ?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at GEM - 2 - Island Ct. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at GEM - 2 - Island Ct. ?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does GEM - 2 - Island Ct. have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does GEM - 2 - Island Ct. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is GEM - 2 - Island Ct. to downtown San Diego?

This apartment is 6.5 mi away from San Diego.

GEM - 2 - Island Ct. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nate P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Good location and nice property. Like many of the reviews indicated, the parking spot is small (get a compact car/cross-over). Also need to use fan to help circulate AC to bedrooms in August. But overall, a great spot- access to bay, beach, Belmont park, etc. Nice clean place and we enjoyed our stay. 6 year old daughter also loved sitting on the steps at 9pm each evening to take in the Sea World fireworks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solution for everything:)

We just spent two lovely weeks at this location. The owner and property manager were extraordinary!!! Even if we had trouble with the locks or the washer they were fast at answering and fast at solving any problems that came up! The location was perfect, beds were comfortable! Really an awesome place that I strongly recommend!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

We had so much fun being within walking distance of so much. We highly recommend this location and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean place close to a lot of activities

Parking was tough .We had off street parking but space was very tight for any size vehicle . Great place and weekend otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect spot to enjoy all that Mission Beach has to offer

What a gem ! While the 2 teens were still sleeping in the morning, I walked all along the bay and back on the boardwalk, both less than 2 mins away. While the garage space was tight, it was perfect to park and leave, as we really did not need a car during our stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas i.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Stay

GEM 2 was the perfect spot to take in a long weekend at the beach. Clean, tidy and comfortable with all the amenities. Close to everything! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great place, really convenient location. Decor was very nice and very clean. The available beach gear and parking spot was great! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Conveniently Located

Our family enjoyed our stay here. Property management was very responsive and can’t be location. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex G., edmonds w

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!!

Everything was perfect. Place is close to all. We love it Staying here for sure in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean property right near the beach

Nice comfortable place near all the Mission Beach action.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shasta S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay, great location, excellent host!

Unit was as advertised. The property host was super communicative and on top of things. She answered every question I had and was very prompt. The unit is in an excellent location! Only a couple blocks to the beach one direction and one block or so from the marina side on the other. One small draw back was that the unit's walls were pretty thin, so you could hear a fair amount outside. But, everyone was quiet during the evenging, so it was no issue. I would stay in this unit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

We had an amazing stay! The location is fantastic - so close to the beach. We loved sitting outside on the patio. They were so helpful and flexible with us. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This was a great location within walking distance to many hot spots. The beach is only two blocks away, Starbucks and Belmont Park were right around the corner. And there were many restaurants and attractions within a short drive. This was the perfect home base for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just About Perfect!

Great location! Easy access to the beach and harbor, rooms were clean and comfortable. Garage parking is tight so I’m glad we had a smaller vehicle. But otherwise, no complaints. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judi A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

This house was perfect. Close to all the fun, food and water. You are minutes away from Mission Beach on one side and the bayside on the other. Nice and clean, beach supplies were perfect. The outdoor area is perfect for sitting around at the end of the day or to have a cup of coffee In the morning. The description does not do it justice. You will not be disappointed. Will definitely be renting this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S., Minneapolis, MN, US

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place!

This property was exactly what I hoped for! Quick access to the beach, bay and other nearby attractions. It is located on a quiet street, but safe to walk at night. The bedrooms had blackout curtains which was really nice since it gets a fair amount of sunlight. Everything was updated and clean. Fully stocked kitchen and items for the beach. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Access to Beach and Bay

This unit is an older property that has been nicely remodeled. It is a clean unit that is kept up. The parking is incredibly tight except for very small cars. Thankfully the people across the way weren’t there so we had more space to ease into the garage. This unit does not have laundry facilities in it. It states it does but after booking I was told that was only for stays greater than 7 days. Even at that it would t be in your unit. The air conditioning is in the living room so kept the living room and kitchen fairly cool but not the bedrooms or bathroom. We got a fan to mo e the air through and that was a help. We left it for future travelers and then found someone else must have had the same issue as there is a small one in the closet as well. Wonderful access to the bay literally steps away. Access to the beach is just across the street. A little noisier due to Belmont being so close. Also more foot traffic with the homeless due to Belmont within this area. Easy to prep meals. Wish there would have been ice or trays to make ice. Also access to sand toys, chairs, and boards. Nice seating area outside. For our needs we would select a different unit next time due to heat sensitivity, laundry, and parking. I would still recommend overall as those are some unique preferences.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenni G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome little place for a beach getaway!!

We live in North County of San Diego and decided to have a little staycation by the beach. Absolutely loved the location and the place. It was very clean, updated and fully equipped with anything you may need. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner and the property manager, both were very delightful to work with. Highly recommend staying here. :) Jenni
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic beach rental!

Great experience from the beginning! Great communication. The property is on the bay side, but very close to the ocean. Clean, well decorated, very comfortable. If you are looking for a place to stay, this is it! We will definitely be back!!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was amazing

We stayed Saturday through Tuesday and everything was great! The only negative was that our Toyota Sienna didn't fit into the garage, but the property manager, Stacie, was really responsive and had another solution for us. We walked to the beach and the bay, we biked all over. The beach equipment was amazing for the kids. The grill and patio area was a nice place to hang for dinner. We all slept well and comfortably. Overall an awesome stay and we would go back to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Rocklin ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway close to everything

Loved this place would stay again just what I needed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021