Smashing Recently-Built Ocean/Bay/City Views

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this guesthouse in San Diego (North Pacific Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Mission Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pacific Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Crystal Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barista Botanist - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surf Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪London's West End - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Earth Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Froggy's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Smashing Recently-Built Ocean/Bay/City Views

Summary:

Rare Pirate's Bluff View Property in North Pacific Beach (bordering La Jolla).



Full kitchen/living room/dining area + 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Lots of great windows make it a roomy feeling 800+ sq. ft.



Only a 10 minute walk down the hill to the French Gourmet Bakery/Restaurant for pastries and Ambrogio15 for SD's best gourmet pizza.



Only 1 mile to Tourmaline Beach & famous surfing area.



Free parking is always available on the street within a block.



The Space:

Note: There are two flights worth of stairs from street level down to the rental unit.



We can’t allow smoking inside the apartment or even on the deck. Owners live upstairs and smoke triggers long term lung problems when it comes in the windows.



Owners live with one husky and and one cattle dog in the two floors above rental. Dogs are overly friendly at times. One of them who is now three thinks that the way people will come say hi to him or play with him is by telling them “play with me” by barking. Yes, it is a bad habit, but he has a great heart. Some people who don't like dogs find that a bit off putting.



Guest Access:

You'll have a quite private area on the third level down in the structure which is built on a steep hillside. That means you'll have great views from the private deck which is exclusively for your use. It has a super fire table, brand new CharBroil propane barbecue that cooks by infrared heat, bistro table and chairs and 2 chaise lounges with some nice landscaping. It makes for a pleasant place to sit and read your favorite beach novel.



The views are also really super from inside the unit and greenery on the both sides makes the location feel somewhat secluded from the neighbors.



The Neighborhood:

The apartment is located on a cul-de-sac at the end of a quiet street. We are at the top of a hill so parking is on the hill. It’s not as steep as San Francisco where they need stairs, but walking up it can be a good workout. If you can’t walk half block or block up a steep hill from where you might need to park your car, this probably isn’t the place for you.



Other Things to Note:

This isn’t a place for children under 10 because there is a very very steep slope below the deck with a cactus garden half way down the hill followed by a cliff.



Did we say there are two levels of stairs down to the unit? Yes we did :-)



Did we say that we have two dogs. Yes we did. :-)



One of us has really sensitive lungs so we can’t allow smoking in - nor out on the deck of - the apartment.



San Diego has some really strict noise ordinances — Any outside conversations after 10 pm, let alone loud music can trigger neighbors calling the police and large fines which you would need to pay. It can be a pain, but it makes for a great neighborhood and allows for us to sleep also. :-) If you are looking for a place to have a party -- this is not it!!!



Interaction with Guests:

We live in the two floors above the guest unit so we should often be available if there are things needing our attention.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put sheets and towels in the washing machine and run it. That will save an hour or two for the maid. We only charge what they charge us for cleaning and that keeps those costs down.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 646867, STR-06049L

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Smashing Recently-Built Ocean/Bay/City Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!! Great location Easy check incongenial hostcleanwell supplied
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., PHOENIX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an incredible property and that balcony will be in my thoughts for a loooong time. The view is incomparable. The cool breeze rolling through, coupled with the comfy lounge chairs just made for an exceptional recharge of my psyche. I took a book to read but just ended up chilling out and napping every once-in-a-while... we went to Cars & Coffee in Rancho Santa Fe (20 mins or so), visited family nearby (20 mins or so), and just enjoyed the view. Fireworks every night from Sea World was the closing salvo to each day. I stayed here with my teenage boys (17 & 20) and they had an outstanding time. They rented bikes and used them to cruise around PB and La Jolla. We've been visiting La Jolla for years and our family is just comfortable there - the proximity for Erick & Tommy's place is perfect. We really want to return to this special place... it's an efficient space and with just the three of us, it was perfect. I took the bedroom (queen bed, I think) and my boys used a blow-up twin mattress that we brought, and the futon couch (I think it's about the size of a double - or more). They are pretty easy to please when it comes to sleep arrangements, but they can't sleep next to each other without waking each other up. Nevertheless, it worked out perfectly. Erick and Tommy were very kind and generous and had plenty of ideas and input for those who want it. You two are great and we appreciate you!
Simple wide view from the balcony. VRBO won't take my pano shot, sorry.
Not-so-great shot of the fireworks. Handheld, sorry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

surf trip

As advertised, although I felt more spacious than expected - especially for two. Nice quiet spot with an excellent patio overlooking city which catches morning sun. A little harder to navigate the stairs down with 10' longboards but manageable. Street parking not perfect but always seemed available. Owners very pleasant and clearly want to make sure you have what you need! We walked to dinner one night without trouble as they are pretty close to a main street with ample restaurants and it was nice to get the burger moving through with the walk up the hill!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

North PB

Beautiful apartment with fabulous views. Be prepared for lots of stairs to get to apartment, but once you are there it is worth it. Landlord was very responsive. I would stay there again!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible property

I was hesitant to believe this listing, it looked too good to be true as it had everything we needed, in a location that suited us, at a fair price. Upon arrival I soon discovered this is perhaps the best short stay rental I have ever used. The listing is accurate, but it's the little things the host has added; the extra towels and linen, the cleaning products, the salt, pepper, and coffee. There is also far more space than I expected. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants a quiet stay in a very comfortable apartment. Thank you to our welcoming and considerate hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty J.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing place!

We were thrilled to find this jem! Can’t recommend it highly enough. We will be back! You can see PANORAMIC views of bay, the ocean and downtown while sitting inside or on the deck. It was super clean and nicely decorated. The host has an eye for the details that are important and supplied us with everything we needed, keurig and normal coffee pots with sugar and creamers, they even left a bottle of wine in the fridge for us. We enjoyed that on the deck while watching fireworks from Sea World by the fire table after using what seemed to be a brand new barbecue grill. The apartment is a couple of flights down from the cul-de-sac at a quiet end of the street on which it sits. It seems like a really safe neighborhood. The new home just a half block down the street just sold for 4.25 million! Welcome to LaJolla! The apartment and deck feels quite private because of lots of bushes on both sides of the yard. Easy check in using a code they created for our stay. Hosts live upstairs and were available if needed. But we didn’t need anything because of their curating our stay so well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023