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* Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes!

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Beach
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

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

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬13 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.

* Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes!

This adorable little beach rental is located steps to the sand and surf in Mission Beach! Just cross the street and you're at the beach! This unit includes a garage for parking and is located above the garage so it's totally detached with no adjoining walls. We supply you with beach towels, beach chairs, and bikes for cruising the boardwalk! Ideally located next to the beach and 6 miles from the airport!

Janet & Scott are your hosts. We are a husband and wife team and we live nearby. We own and operate Mission Beach Villas, a highly rated vacation rental management business in San Diego.

We are available 7 am to 10 pm to answer questions during your stay.

Our storefront rental office, Mission Beach Villas, is a mile away as well, so if you need anything feel free to stop by! If you have an early flight, you may stow your luggage at our office so you can go to lunch or hang out on the beach until check-in time. And if you have an afternoon flight on checkout day you may also stow luggage. Just coordinate these details with us and we are happy to accommodate. Please note, we charge a small nominal fee for luggage storage.

Before your stay, we are happy to suggest our favorite restaurants, and tourist attractions and will help you get acquainted with the area.

The best thing about the neighborhood is that there is so much within walking distance that you may not need a car. You could just take a taxi from the airport (8 miles away), get dropped off here and you're at the beach! We have local restaurants, trendy beach bars, excellent coffee spots, and breakfasts cafes all within a few short blocks. Sea World is just 3 miles away.

The location is the best spot of all of Mission Beach. It is on the south side of Santa Clara Place (the only traffic light in North Mission Beach), which means a non district area. It is far enough (1 mile) north of the roller coaster area so it's very removed from the tourist noise. It is off of the main boulevard with friendly neighbors and a quiet homey atmosphere.

Recreational opportunities abound. This beach rental is a few minutes walking distance to Santa Clara point where there are numerous recreation activities and rentals available including: stand up paddle boards, kayaks, jet skis, windsurfing, catamarans, sail boats, water ski boats, and even jet packs. There are group classes and private lessons available in all of these activities. What's more there are free yoga classes each day on the beach just two courts north.

It is equally centered between Belmont Park (the roller coaster area) and Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, which are both 1 mile away, making this location removed from the tourist noise but yet accessible to the action if that's what you want.

There is a fantastic surf spot at the beach out front for beginners to the advanced surfer and great for the spectator as well. There are affordable surf lessons offered daily in the beach right out in front by our friends at Surfari Surf School. What's more, we can point you to all the best surf spots in San Diego County. And we have two world class board shapers who live on our block in case you want to get a new surf board while you are here.

We offer self-check in with a digital keypad to make your arrival as easy as possible.

Included with the rental is the use of 2 beach cruiser bikes, boogie boards, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and sand toys for the kids. Plus there is a rental shop just a 3 minute walk away that rents surfboards, wetsuits, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, etc. They have very affordable rates, plus we give you a 15% discount on all the rentals they have to offer after booking with us.

Garage parking for compact to standard sized cars. Oversized vehicles will have to park on the street.

If you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway look no further! This cozy beach vacation rental is very private and personal.

It is positioned in the ♡ of Mission Beach, a gorgeous beach community on a super narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. Walk in either direction (West or East) and you'll encounter pristine white beaches. Both sides have wide boardwalks for bicycling or walking. On the bay-side you'll enjoy a relaxing sail bay with a calm atmosphere, while on the ocean-side you'll enjoy ocean waves for surfing and a lively beach scene. Either way, you'll call it paradise. We simply call it home!

This upstairs apartment is completely detached and over the garage. It gets plenty of light and good air flow with the windows open. Additionally, it is supplied with a window AC unit, which is useful for the hot summer months.

The space is 400 square feet. There is a queen size bed. It offers a bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower.

The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, blender, and a Keurig coffee maker. We supply you with all the cooking pans, dishes, and utensils you might need. There are the usual kitchen gadgets such as bottle openers and cork screws.

The living room comes complete with a flat screen TV. It is equipped with Roku which includes Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and many other channel options available with your login credentials. We also offer free WIFI with a small desk and plenty of outlets to keep you plugged in.

The vacation rental comes supplied with all the basics you'd expect at any hotel like a hair dryer and iron. Plus you have a kitchen and living room to enjoy. We think of everything you might need and even stock you with beach towels so you don't need to pack those in your suitcase. Why stay at a hotel when you can stay in the comfort of your own home in a friendly neighborhood? Vacation like a local.

To orient you here are some distances from the home:
3 miles to Sea World
4 miles to La Jolla Cove
5 miles to Historic Old Town
6 miles to San Diego Airport
9.5 miles to San Diego Zoo/Balboa Park
10 miles to Gaslamp Quarter

If you don't bring a car you will be fine. More than half of our guests have come without a car and all have gotten around quite easily. Restaurants, shops, and convenience stores are within walking distance.

It is less than a 10-15 minute walk to Belmont Park where there is a giant roller coaster, rides, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Uber cars are readily available for local transport at an affordable rate. If you've never used this service before download the phone app and use this code to get your first ride free (up to $15): janetb397.

There is also a bus stop a few yards away that travels down Mission Blvd and will take you to Old Town in minutes. At Old Town there is a major transportation hub where you can transfer to any other bus line or transfer to the Trolley (San Diego's metro line) which will take you downtown.

Car Rental vs. Uber - The cost to Uber to downtown is way less expensive then to rent a daily car then pay $30+ to park not to mention spend 15+ minutes trying to find that parking spot which usually winds up being a 5 to 10 minute walk from your downtown destination. Uber usually cost $15 each way which of course will drop you off right in front.

Riding bikes along the boardwalk is usually the most scenic way to get around and take in the atmosphere. We supply communal bikes for the guests in our complex. We ask that you not take out more than 2 bikes at a time to leave bikes for the other guests. Should you need additional bikes there is a bike rental shop nearby that gives our guests a discount. They also rent surfboards, wetsuits, standup paddle boards and a lot of other fun beach equipment.

Property manager

Janet & Scott

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-04344L, 622910

Property is also known as

6a97cd25-85fa-48c1-bc52-575a03a0b44e

Frequently asked questions

How close is * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! to the airport?

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

Does * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! to the beach?

This apartment is a short 2-minute walk from Mission Beach and 3-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is * Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! to downtown San Diego?

This apartment is 6.9 mi away from San Diego.

* Tropical Getaway Beach Vacation Rental + Bikes! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RuthAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the two of us

Easy to communicate with, close to lots of things, small kitchen but worked well for the two of us. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

The apartment was clean and tidy. Lots of natural light. The ceiling fans worked great when it got a little warm in the afternoon. There was everything that we needed in the kitchen. The location to the bay and beach, shopping and restaurants was excellent! Any time I had a question the property managers responded promptly. I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mission Beach Blast

Rental great location to beach and restaurants! Owners always checking if we needed anything. Would not hesitate staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

I stayed here with my mom for a short trip! We absolutely loved it here. Such a wonderful location. Walk down the bayside to see the cute pups at Mission Bay Puppy Rescue. We will be back when it’s not pouring rain!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

This was the perfect place and in a great location for a quick walk to the beach, shopping, and dining. Janet & Scott are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liv W.

Liked: Cleanliness

I wish I could move in

Cozy and petit but this rental was taken care of well and had everything you could think of from laundry to bikes to an easy check in. Highly recommend this property and I wish I could live there! Location is 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Bikes were a great bonus!

My 15 year old son and I stayed here for 5 nights, it was great! The location was very close to the beach, and the boardwalk. We rode the included bikes every evening, and the Beach Vibe was great! The garage took the guesswork out of finding a parking spot, I definitely recommend backing in) the apartment was quiet and comfortable. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is we couldn't find sheets for the sofa-bed when we checked in. I texted the owner (their welcome text said to let them know if there was anything we needed, but it was not answered) I ended up taking the top sheet and comforter from the main bed, then 2 days later I sent them a message through the VRBO app and they had the housekeeper drop off spare sheets. This was a minor issue, and I would have given 4.5-4.75 stars if that was an option. Overall the stay was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adriane b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Can’t beat the location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023