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Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Mission Bay. .This beach vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Mission Beach and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dog Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Beach Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocean Beach Farmers Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elvira - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Template - ‬10 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.

Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard

Quaint cottage, literally ON the beach. Open the front door and step into the sand of Ocean Beach. The beach is HUGE and open in front of you.

The cottage has been freshly painted and decorated. It's the perfect place for a great time away. A QUEEN size bed in the bedroom and a TWO fold down FULL size sofa beds in the living room provide sleeping for 4 adults comfortably if there is one adult per sofa bed. You might be able to sleep a couple kids on each sofa bed, increasing the capacity to 6 in theory. There is also a twin size air bed in the closet for your use.

There is a window mounted air conditioning unit in the bedroom and a portable space heater just in case our (rare) 50 degree nights are too chilly for you.

A full size fridge and gas range will come in handy for any cooking or cooling you want to do. The kitchen has a microwave & a coffee maker as well. Outside the kitchen door is a nice size side yard accessible only to your unit in which you can BBQ or just relax without being in the public mix out on the sand.

The private garage is for your use alone and is the primary entrance to the property. There is a key code on the door and simply walk through the garage and through the side yard to enter through the side kitchen door OR you can go through the sand along the front of the cottage to enter through the front door.

There is a washer & dryer in the garage for your use. In the garage you will also find beach chairs, a small cooler & a beach umbrella which you can use during your stay.

In addition to the full sized shower in the bathroom, there is an outdoor shower in the side yard in case you want to take a quick rinse off before you head back inside.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in/on cottage property. Beach is okay

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

If you have time & don't mind doing so, please gather any used towels and start a load of laundry on HOT. Laundry soap is above the washing machine. Quick wash is fine unless heavily soiled/large load

Please close blinds, turn off A/C or heaters, lock the front & back door then hang up the keys where you found them upon arrival after locking the back door of the garage.

Please send a message or text letting me know that you've departed the property.

Pets

Pets not 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
Note from host: Be respectful of the neighbors and obey local laws
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
Property Registration Number 628522, STR-00416L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage is Literally Private Garage Parking Private Side Yard

Cottage is Literally Private Garage Parking Private Side Yard

Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time as a family of four! We loved being able to step right out on the beach and loved having a little back yard for the kids to play. The house had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean, tidy & private, even though it's literally on the beach. Communication with the host was easy and they were very responsive. The cottage had everything we were looking for during our short stay and the location was amazing. We are looking forward to our next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what was advertised. It’s an older cottage but that’s the charm. Open the window and doors and listen to the ocean.
Sunset on the beach.
Volley ball games.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage with the beach as your backyard. Couldn't be more perfect of a stay with kids. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house on the beach! A short walk to great bars and restaurants. The heaters were perfect for cold nights and there were tons of blankets in the closets. We had one issue and someone came to help us within 15 minutes! So kind!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good except the bed was way too hard for a couple of 70 year olds. A two inch topper would have been helpful. We enjoyed the volleyball people. Place was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adona K.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming little cottage! Abe our host was friendly and professional. Well stocked for a day at the beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, wonderful views of beach. Very active beach scene. Cute shopping/entertainment district within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W., Slinger.WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy well appointed cottage on Ocean Beach. Everything you could possibly need and more was provided. Great location within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Wednesday farmer’s market was fun! Comfortable bed and easy sleeping listening to the ocean.The only drawback was the multiple volleyball games on the beach every day at 4:00 until after sunset which obstructed our view. The air traffic early morning and in the evening was a bit distracting also. These are only minor inconveniences due to location but the beach was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angelina M. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage is literally on the beach. Loved opening the French front door to the sunset. Gated back yard with garage. Cute small older cottage and it is comfortable. Bed and futons are comfortable…lots of blankets provided. One small bathroom in bedroom. Air conditioner worked well and fans were provided. Clean- Stove and oven and fridge work great! If you’re planning to cook, you may need a couple more pans like another fry pan, and salt and pepper, BBQ worked. Deck was cute. Three little cats would roam around outside - and note that every night there is volleyball courts that are set up right in front of the cottage over beach, so if you love watching volleyball, you’ll be in the right place! Note that the pier is closed due to damage in 2023 so you cannot walk on the pier. Great beach community-you’ll be right in the middle of the action. Newport is the main beach town road with shopping and restaurants and very casual. Also has a cute coffee shop. Very close and easy to walk to. Liquor store/convenience store right at the end of the alley. Location is great because it’s near downtown, Sea World, Coronado Island. Owner overnighted a hairdryer when needed.There are some homeless and one pitched a tent on the beach nearby, but never bothered us. There’s constant lifeguard/security on beach and the beach is a nice it was great to watch the sunset nightly. Beach is clean and has local organizations cleaning it often. Owner was easy to communicate with. Check out Sunset cliffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Directly on a beautiful lively great surfing beach. Cottage is older but clean and had everything we needed.
Beach directly in front of cottage about 100 yards(?).
Shot from front door.
Killer surfing and tourist swimmers alike.
Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't get any closer to the beach. This was our third year renting the property, and we'll be back next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place to stay when visiting San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage on Beach

Quaint cottage on the beach with a perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property, location, and host!

We had a wonderful time! This cottage is literally on the beach with garage/easy accessible parking. Which is HUGE on the beach. We had a nice little side yard with fire pit and BBQ that we used and had everything we needed right there onsite. Host is AMAZING! Checked in with us and gave us suggestions on event's that were happening in the area. We truly loved our stay and would absolutely stay again. Mary our neighbor was fantastic too! Hopefully this property is available next year for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything it says & more!

Perfectly appointed, GREAT location, as well as an easy to communicate with host will make this my "go to" when in San Diego.Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place one the sand

Lived it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cottage

Upon our arrival we walked up to the cottage to witness a spectacular sunset. This really set the mood for a great stay! The host was extremely helpful with everything and kept in contact throughout our stay just to check in which was very thoughtful. Everything we needed for the beach was available. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basics needed for cooking. Having a washer and dryer was an added bonus, I wasn't looking forward to bringing beach sand home with us. There's an outside shower off the garage that was perfect for rinsing off after beach time. There are great restaurants within walking distance. Cute little beach stores for shopping are just blocks away. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!!

Location location location!!!Perfect little spot with everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself on the beach!!Perfect for a small family or couple!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Little Cottage

Great location! You are literally on the beach!! Great ocean views from bedroom and front room. Private backyard and plenty of amenities. Locals were friendly and neighborhood was safe. Street market on Wednesday’s is only 10 minutes walking and had great food and all kinds of items for sale. Also great entertainment!! Beaches are clean and well kept. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ae

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute beach cottage!

We had a lovely few days at the cottage. Property manager (Abe) was great - lots of useful info for check-in, property logistics, things to do in the area, easily reachable. Space was nice for us as a couple - would be tight for a family, unless you're mainly using it as a jumping off point to other activities in San Diego. Expected wear and tear for a beach house/ocean front location. Dedicated parking/garage was a huge asset. Kitchen could use a bit of updating. Bed was comfortable, as were couches and cozy living area. Be mindful that this location is directly along the airport flight path, so there is quite a bit of noise, including overnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Fun Small Town Community

We had a fabulous time! The garage was perfect for our small suv and our bikes. Plenty of beach toys for our grand kids when they came to visit. Side yard with BBQ and outdoor seating was such a great bonus when we hosted our family for a picnic and day at the beach. We loved exploring Ocean Beach on our bikes and met so many wonderful people. Lots of great restaurants for happy hours and easy bike ride over to Mission Beach too. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025