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Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes

Family-friendly stay near Mission Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81725 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tourmaline Surfing Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Pacific Beach vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Tourmaline Surfing Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pacific Beach Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Crystal Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barista Botanist - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Surf Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Surf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Duck Dive - ‬11 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.

Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes

The Tourmaline House is the charming beach getaway you've been looking for. It's a real house, lovingly landscaped, with a grassy backyard to relax in after a day of San Diego exploration. We are located in Pacific Beach, just a 1000ft (300m) walk to the beach. Walk or take one of our bikes to explore the boardwalk, bay, shops and restaurants without the need of a car.
With top-quality furnishings, an enclosed backyard retreat, and amenities like bikes, high speed internet for work and streaming, baby items and beach gear, all included – you will find privacy and retreat from the hustle and bustle when it's time to chill.

We can accommodate up to 8 guests and 2 dogs in our home. The entire house is wheelchair accessible, and we've had several handicapped guests to date. We don't have AC. Photos in the listing were taken in 2023.

Have an electric vehicle? We now offer our guests the convenience of charging at home. Just select the electricity fee when booking, and bring your own cable to use our 240volt plug in the garage.

The Master Suite is a luxurious retreat with a King size bed, two closets, smart TV and an indulgent large bathroom finished in travertine and glass tile. A dual sink vanity separates the spacious walk-in shower on the right from the enclosed toilet on the left. There is enough space in front of the bed to add a pack’n’play and easily walk around.

The Queen Bedroom is next to the Master Suite and sleeps 2 in a queen bed.
The Kid’s Bedroom sleeps 4 guests in 2 twin over twin bunk beds.
A large full bath on the hall has a real Jacuzzi. A separate area has a dual sink vanity.

Enjoy full access to a stocked kitchen, enclosed grassy backyard with propane grill, parking for 2 cars. Beach gear is included: chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, cooler plus 2 bikes, beach wagon and scooter. We also have a portable crib and a baby chair.

The house sits just 2 blocks off the beach (Tourmaline Surf Park), a 5 minute walk. This part of the beach is the north end of Pacific Beach, a local's paradise, as the tourist crowds concentrate further South.

A 3 minute walk from the house you'll find Turquoise St, with a grocery store and numerous shops and restaurants. You will also be equally close to cute cafes and restaurants on Cass St. Easily reachable on bike are the beach boardwalk and Garnet Avenue, the center of the beach nightlife.

We also have a 3-bedroom town home in Pacific Beach available. Please check out the Felspar Townhome, VRBO listing #295172

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating 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
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,725 square feet

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $10/night dog fee | Max 2 dogs | No cats allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Free pack'n'play and high chair

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, a first aid kit, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-00366L

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches and 5-minute walk from Pacific Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes to downtown San Diego?

This vacation home is 8.5 mi away from San Diego.

Tourmaline House: Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Fenced Yard, EV Charger, Bikes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Flinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at Tourmaline House. We got off to a rocky start because when we arrived I didn't realized that our Host had sent me an email with instructions about wfi. I thought the information would be on the VRBO site. We solved the issue with the help of VRBO and proceeded to have a lovely time. The home was clean, well stocked and a great location close to restaurants and the beach. The master bed was very comfortable and we had lots of towels. We encountered some issues with accessibility which were solved by the Host who asked her staff to make the back fence accessible. When I had a problem with the front door code, the Host came to my rescue and gave me a key which I really appreciated.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and well maintained, enough space for our family. Only suggestion is to bring the basic kitchen seasoning very limited other than salt and pepper.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. As advertised. Enjoyed the location, house, etc. we will be back
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable, convenient, clean. Host is wonderful.
Stayed 91 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay!

We spent seven weeks in this comfortable and friendly house. It was nicely clean on arrival, well maintained and exactly right for our winter getaway from the north! Our two little dogs were happy in the back yard. The owner was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Davis, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach location

Nice house with a 10 minute walk to beach. Room enough for 3 adults and 3 children. Very comfortable and clean. Great location for beach, Belmont Park, Zoo, Old Town, Downtown. Close to shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We enjoyed this 3 bedroom house with fenced in backyard. Plenty of room for family that visited for a cookout. A few used the bikes that were provided as well as the wagon to go to the beach with a young child. The location was convenient to walk to coffee shops and breakfast and the beach. I will look to stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Early Thanksgiving

Great place, nicely equipped, fantastic location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Venice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bring the Basics

Great location within walking distance of beach and several local restaurants. Disappointed with how some bare necessities were neglected. One bottle of shampoo between 2 bathrooms and 8 people. 2 washcloths and 7 towels provided. No beach towels. 2 bars of soap provided. 3 rolls of toilet paper. No trash bags large enough to replace the ones we took out. Basically had to shop for the “basics” after traveling across the country and expecting those amenities to be provided. Very disappointing. The kids mattresses need to be replaced as they were complaining about feeling springs in their backs. No cots available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taking our German Shepherds to Pacific Beach

Wonderful location. Great backyard for our two German Shepherds; All grass, no poison plants for dogs. One block from the beach. Never took the car out of the garage. Great restaurants, grocery store, beach, all within walking distance. We particularly enjoyed Pastiamos, The Fig Tree and The Hideaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay in prime location

The location is great. Very close to beach access. While on a main street, it is a bit down from the really busy part of Mission Blvd. The house has everything needed in the kitchen. Backyard was nice to have for the dogs. Owner was responsive when issues arose.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walk everywhere.

Great location! Perfect for 2 couples. Quick walk, block and 1/2, to Tourmaline Surf Park. 2 blocks to specialty grocery store, Oscars incredible taco shop, good Hawaiian food. Walk to La Jolla. Beach gear provided a little worn. Comfy beds, plenty of room for 2 couples. Very busy road, noisy with windows open. Nice table, chairs, umbrella in back yard with gas BBQ.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coveniently Located Cozy Home

This home is conveniently located near Tourmaline Beach (walking distance) as well as several restaurants and shops. The home is located on a busy street so be careful when backing out of the driveway especially when there are cars parked on the street that can obstruct your view. Also the driveway curb doesn't line up with the garage, so you'll have to park diagonally on the driveway. We found all of the items listed on the inventory list for the house in the garage, including boogie boards, wagons, beach chairs, etc. There is no air conditioning but it was a cooler weekend when we visited so we did not have any issues with temperature. The house has three bedrooms and one of the bedrooms has double bunk beds which are great for families with kids. There are two bathrooms (one in the master bedroom and one in the hallway). The property manager was responsive to our inquiries before and during our stay. The master bedroom bed was comfortable but the queen bed in the second bedroom was not quite as comfortable. Overall, we had a comfortable stay and would recommend this house if you're looking for a home that's located close to the beach and other amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Caryn B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

San Diego vacay

The owner of this property was very communicative and responsible of all of our requests. Unfortunately, the house is not as clean as we had hoped. Additionally when we did try to use the barbecue, it ran completely out of gas. The additional gas bottle left beside the barbecue was also empty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Al O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mission street pl

Good location, poor parking, not clean . Lightbulbs out. We spent first 2 days waiting for workmen to complete repairs. Landlord was responding but we still lost
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and awesome location!

Property was fantastic! Great location just blocks from Tourmaline Beach, restaurants and bars. House was very well appointed with everything that we needed for a 5 week stay. Backyard was great! Our host Juliana was great communicating with us and providing neighborhood recommendations. We would love to stay at this property again!!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

We stayed for four nights. House is nice and clean. It seems to be close to everything. Our farthest drive was 20 minutes. Back yard was nice for the dogs. Would and probably will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean b.

Liked: Cleanliness

winter vacation

celebrated a birthday and new years visited with family
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Chicago, IL, / USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Stay in San Diego Stay

Terrific property: well kept, very good location, and great for a dog owner. Communications with owner was clear and timely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian H., GLENDALE

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

All you need in a great location. An actual stand-alone house with closed-off backyard - great for our pups. A little off location, so it's quiet, but not far off so that bars, restaurants, stores, beach are all in walkable distance (4-20 mins). And the fastest, nicest responding owner we ever had. Thanks a lot Juliana ;-)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway with great location

The location was perfect! The house was comfy, clean, and a nice completely fenced in yard for our yorkie. The owner was so nice and accommodating. We walked to the beach, town, and restaurants. We uber'd from there easily as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything

We enjoyed our stay at the tourmaline house. The house was clean, comfortable and homey. The young kids (21/2 year old twins) loved the backyard and eating outside. There were wagons in the garage that they rode in to the beach which is a very walkable distance. This house was close to everything. The location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Very new and nice interior. Very clean and comfortable. Garage will fit a Honda civic or similar. My F150 was too tall and big. Area is wonderful. The mission Blvd has city bus and traffic but fairly quiet considering its location on street. The beautiful bushes in yard block out the neighbors apartment building. Nice place to have morning coffee. Definitely a nice place. Had to check in late due to cleaning crew delay but we went to a local park for a few hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

I live a few blocks away and family came to visit, knowing the area I can say that this is a prime spot! Away from the noise but close enough to walk anywhere you need. The proximity to the beach was great and more of a local beach rather than next to the pier with tourists. The space was comfy and perfect and we loved the backyard. Great space to play and hangout. Would definitely stay here again and the host was very responsive to questions and had wagons, beach toys, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and clean

Communication was great from the host. Had everything we needed. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023