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Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage

Cottage near Mission Beach in San Diego

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Mission Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mission Beach cottage, you'll find Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Also, Mission and Pacific Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Belmont Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission Bay - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Olive Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mission - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luigi's At The Beach - ‬13 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.

Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage

Mission Beach is San Diego’s lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with nearly two miles of oceanfront boardwalk, numerous rental shops and Belmont Park, a boardwalk amusement park, featuring the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, the Beach House Grill, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing and an arcade.

There are plenty of bars in Mission Beach and adjacent Pacific Beach, and a hot nightlife scene for the young at heart.

There are also a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy including biking, beach volleyball, boogie boarding, surfing, whale watching, sport fishing and scuba diving.

A short walk across Mission Beach’s main thoroughfare leads you to the calm waters of Mission Bay, home to SeaWorld San Diego and the largest aquatic park of its kind, surrounded by grassy parks, playgrounds, picnic tables and miles of paved sidewalks. Rent a sailboat, take a leisurely bayside bike ride, or watch the kids play in this one-of-a-kind oasis.

POPULAR ACTIVITIES
Visiting Belmont Park - roller coaster, bumper cars, arcade
Surfing, boogie boarding, kite boarding
Swimming, but in designated areas in the summer. Watch for signs.
Fishing off of the Mission Bay jetty
Walking, jogging and bicycling on the boardwalk
There are plenty of dining options along the boardwalk and within walking distance of the beach community.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 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-01233L, 644347

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 8.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage to the beach?

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

Does Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage to downtown San Diego?

This cottage is 7 mi away from San Diego.

Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

todd m.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place. Great location. Near many fun locations. Great walking, riding, places to eat. Loved it. Hostess was so good and responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cali C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was lovely and the location was AMAZING but it definitely wasn’t an “upscale” cottage. The air conditioners smelled like mold and though there were some nicer finishes it was really cheap overall. The bed and linens/towels were also very low quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes but never did met host - messaging worked well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Orion

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was cute and exactly as described. The location is great. We enjoyed sitting on the patio watching the hummingbirds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach and a wonderful host. Book if you haven’t already.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danger J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect little getaway spot! The home was spotless, recently remodeled, and had everything we needed. The location is amazingly, just steps from the boardwalk and within walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Having parking included was a huge bonus and made everything so much easier. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very beautiful and very close to the beach enjoyed every day there will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin K.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little cottage

Nice clean place with everything you need. Lovely little monarchs would greet me everyday. Even some nice beach chairs and towels! Easy access to beach and boardwalk with good restaurants within walking distance. Hope to come back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad@lackeyconstruction.com b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

Great location with just the right amount of space for 2 - small but functional kitchen - nice bathroom - comfortable bed - nice little front yard area to relax - thanks for the memories :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A

Property met and exceeded all our expectations. Will surely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage Stay

We had a lovely time staying at the Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage. The hosts were very responsive and made the check in/check out process a breeze! The location is very close to the beach. Extremely walkable neighborhood to local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back next time we are in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect couple getaway

Stayed with my wife at the property which was close to the water and shops. Easy check in process and residence was clean and perfect for two. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina L., Peabody, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls long weekend

Great location and super cute place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay but wish we could have stayed longer!

My wife traveled with me on a business trip, and we had a blast! The home is small but located in a great spot. Everything was updated, clean, and as advertised. Shannon was great to work with and communicated everything we needed to know. We would definitely stay in this unit again next time we are in San Diego!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

I absolutely loved staying in this charming home by the water. When I first arrived, I noticed how clean and spotless the entire home was. Which I’m a big fan of especially when you’re that close to the water. The accommodations were amazing & very simplistic living. But everything that you needed was there. My only suggestion would be maybe an extra blanket for the couch area because it does get chilly at night..Other than that, I will be staying there again! I had such a wonderful and relaxing time and the owners and property managers were so attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The house was just as described.Nice and clean Newer remodel. Location was excellent. One thing I have to mention is we would of liked a TV in the bedroom otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach

Perfect place for a couple!! The beach is steps away and within walking distance to coffee and food. We especially enjoyed Molly’s and The Olive Oven!!We rented a car and found downtown areas easy to navigate. Lots of pretty drives to different beaches and the coast line!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway for a Couple

The house was perfect for a long weekend getaway! Host was extremely helpful and there for any questions. Location is PERFECT and house was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to ocean and bay

Great location not only to both beach and bay but right in the middle to boardwalk and Pacific Beach area. Super cute and very clean. Responsive and quick communication to host. Only negative would be the bed but overall, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024