Welcome to Gail's Mission Beach Getaway, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Sail Bay in San Diego. This cozy retreat offers a light-filled living room with high ceilings, a California-style kitchen, and two bedrooms. Enjoy the amenities including WiFi for streaming only (no cable), standard coffee maker, blender, microwave , toaster and gas stove.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Balcony Ocean view, heart of MB, garage and bikes
Gail’s Mission Beach Getaway | Walk to Ocean & Bay • Garage Parking • Sleeps Families
Welcome to Gail’s Mission Beach Getaway, a bright and airy 2-bedroom, 2-bath beach retreat ideally located in the heart of Mission Beach. Perfectly positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Sail Bay, you’re just one block from either shoreline, making this an unbeatable home base for enjoying San Diego’s coastal lifestyle.
Wake up to the aroma of fresh pastries from Olive Baking Company just downstairs, stroll to the sand in minutes, and enjoy easy access to Belmont Park, dining, and endless beach activities.
This inviting home features high ceilings, a skylight, and an open, light-filled living area designed for relaxation after a day in the sun. • Comfortable living room with updated wood-style flooring • Open California-style kitchen with natural wood cabinetry • Thoughtfully designed layout ideal for families
Sleeping Arrangements • Bedroom 1 (Main Level): Queen bed + TV • Bedroom 2 (Loft Area): Queen bed + sitting space + small balcony • Bonus Nook: Twin daybed with twin trundle (best for children due to low ceiling height) • Living Room: Queen sofa bed
Bathrooms • Downstairs full bath with tub/shower combo • Upstairs bathroom with walk-in shower
Location Highlights This central Mission Beach location places you within easy reach of everything: • Steps to the boardwalk, beach, and Pacific Ocean • 1.5 blocks to Sail Bay • Short walk to cafés, restaurants & shops • ~½ mile to Belmont Park • Minutes to SeaWorld, Balboa Park & the San Diego Zoo Walk, bike, or simply relax — no car needed for daily beach life.
Parking & Convenience Skip the stress of beach parking — this home includes garage parking, a rare Mission Beach luxury.
Garage best suited for passenger cars and small SUVs as the garage is shared with guests of unit #3 (Interior dimensions: 16 ft wide × 8 ft high × 20 ft deep)
Shared on-site laundry is located near the garage.
Amenities at a Glance • 2 bedrooms + loft layout • 2 bathrooms • Wi-Fi (streaming only, no cable) • Small private balcony • Gas BBQ grill • Fully equipped kitchen • Coffee maker, toaster, blender, microwave, dishwasher • Linens, bath & beach towels provided • Ceiling fans & heaters • Portable A/C units available for rent (additional fee)
Good to Know • Non-smoking property • Quiet, residential neighborhood (quiet hours enforced) • Furniture & décor may vary slightly from photos • Complimentary bikes provided (availability not guaranteed for compensation) Guest has access to entire condo, shared garage, and coin operated laundry.
Customer service is a high priority to us. We like to make sure you have what you need before you arrive and get settled into our home. We are available whenever you need us, 7 days a week and after hours!
Mission Beach
• Booking Process: After booking, you must complete our electronic rental agreement and an identity verification to access your guest portal. Check-in details, including a custom door code and property information, are available in the portal after all requirements are completed. • Seasonal Policies: We have minimum stay requirements that vary by season. Summer (Memorial Day–Labor Day): 5 night minimum, no arrivals on July 4th (Independence Day) Holidays: 5-night minimum. A single reservation cannot span both Christmas and New Year's unless it is 14+ nights. No arrivals/departures on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day. • Check-In/Out: Check-in is 3 p.m. (4 p.m. in summer). Check-out is 11 a.m. • Property Note: This is a privately owned vacation home. Furnishings and decor may occasionally be updated and differ slightly from the photos. • Pet Policy: Pets are NOT permitted. • Rate Policy: Rates fluctuate daily. Pricing at the time of booking is the confirmed rate. • Age Policy: We typically do not rent to guests under 25 or to large groups. Please contact us prior to booking if your group requires an exception. • Climate Control: The condo does not have central A/C. It is equipped with heaters for cooler evenings and enjoys a wonderful ocean breeze. Portable a/c units are available to rent at an additional cost. Please contact us to reserve. • Laundry: Coin-operated laundry machines are conveniently located by the garage. • Beach Gear Provided: We provide a variety of beach accessories, including beach chairs, a beach umbrella, boogie boards, and bikes! • Starter Kit: We provide a starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and detergents. All linens, bath towels, and beach towels are also included. • Traveling with Children: Baby equipment, including a pack ‘n play, high chair, and crib, is available to rent at an additional cost for your convenience. Please inquire for details.
We recommend a car for navigating San Diego, but public transportation is just a couple blocks away. If you`re planning to stay put in Mission and Pacific Beach, there is no need for cars! Just ride our provided bikes or walk the neighborhood.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Waffle maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Scuba diving 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
Unit size: 900 square feet
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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
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
Leave the garage remote on the kitchen counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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 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 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 519975, STR-01725L
About the neighborhood
Mission Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Beach and Mission Bay, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Is Balcony Ocean view, heart of MB, garage and bikes pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Balcony Ocean view, heart of MB, garage and bikes?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Balcony Ocean view, heart of MB, garage and bikes?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Balcony Ocean view, heart of MB, garage and bikes located?
Located in Mission Beach, this condo building is steps from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Balcony Ocean view, heart of MB, garage and bikes Reviews
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Above a bakery 100 steps from the beach? Yes please!
The place needs a bit of modernization like USB electrical outlets, but otherwise it's a wonderful place to stay. It has lightning fast internet and comfortable beds and all the kitchen implements you could possibly need.
We enjoyed our stay at Nancy's Vacation Rental. We were steps away from the beach and the balcony had a perfect view of the ocean and sunset. There were plenty of beach toys, chairs, and umbrellas to use. We loved that the Olive bakery was right underneath our rental just steps away. We were able to grab coffee and breakfast each morning and their cinnamon buns are the best we have ever had. The rental was very spacious and comfortable wich made our stay even more relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you again!
My family was in town for a week. We could not have enjoyed ourselves more! The house was perfect for us. The proximity to the beach and access to beach toys made our stay so simple.
The added bonus of Olives Bakery and their amazing cinnamon rolls and coffee being just below also didn’t hurt❤️
The weekend did get a bit loud in the neighborhood and adjacent establishments, but that was expected.
We are already talking about our next vacation.
We will definitely book this place again in the future.
The condo was feet from the beach with a direct view from the balcony of ocean. We enjoyed the bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas left for our use. My only complaint would be that there is no air conditioning and leaving all the windows open overnight worked but all the noise of the trash trucks, delivery trucks, and the bakery moving their outdoor seating early in the morning made it diffucult to sleep in 😎
Parking is a big issue, but it seems that way all over Mission Beach. Multiple trash cans in the way which had to be moved before eeeking out of the space.
Lots of flies at the entrance gate. The downstairs plumbig was ok but needed a good bleaching. Everything is old but it worked and was clean.we rented an ac unit for close to 200.00
It did not cool as well as I wanted it to
The downstairs bedroom was hot. 75 degrees that day and still hot.The lighting good be brightened up a bit. Dirty fans but came in useful.
Comfortable beds was a plus. Need more ice trays
day.Grealocation.had a Jeep Grand Cherokee and barey mad
Location was amazing, the unit has been rode hard. Needs a great deal of attention to: kitchen/bathroom cabinets, furniture in living/dining room, balcony furniture, carpet is worn/dirty, no dresser upstairs for 4 people-arranging suitcases on floor was a challenge, access to upstairs balcony blocked by large chair
Pros: location, comfortable beds (except sofa bed), Olive Bakery, walk to bay, restaurants, wetsuit rentals, convenient to San Diego/coronado island. Great beach chairs/boogie boards for our use
Cons: kitchen utensils (requested pancake turner/spatula and pizza cutter, lack of bath towels/handtowels/washcloths, no entry rugs (lots of rain-floor was slippery and one child fell hard), sunken bathtub has heavy shower doors, making bathing little ones a challenge, laundry on other side of building on ground floor (only one washer and dryer, shared with all residents and bakery). Dryer broke while we were there-wouldn’t return our money. Laundry basket provided has broken handle so it’s dicey carrying down flight of stairs to other side of building,
Parking is noted in listing but is worse than we imagined. We never could park in garage or side space (too tight) and had to park a quarter mile away.
The freezer never worked the entire time we were there, causing more frequent trips to store. (We cook a lot on vacation). Mgt worked with us but it was never resolved.
We’ve used Vrbo for a decade and this was the roughest unit by far.
Kitchen was well stocked and had a titanium skillet which I really appreciated! Could even cook a little Thanksgiving dinner no problem!We were only a block away from Mission Beach. Loved it!
Bright C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LISABETH
15 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Real close to the beach, can see the beach from the balcony. Clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Lovely home. Perfect location. Everything we needed.
My family and I enjoyed our stay. Just steps from the beach and ocean, plenty of room for our family of 6, all the amenities we needed, and more. Can't wait to stay here again next year...or sooner!
First time to California for me, first time to a beach - this was an excellent experience for us. We couldn't have picked a better place for us to stay - We love it and will certainly be back!
Thai was perfect for my family. Location was perfect to the beach and all restaurants. Love this location of Mission beach. Will be back.
Diane D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
8 March 2019
Perfect beach house location
If you want a chill place to relax perhaps with a friend or two, this rental is great. Location is awesome right near the beach, cafe in the morning downstairs, great bar across the street for the evening, and right in the middle of the boardwalk connecting MB and PB.
Beautiful location. Clean and roomy. Perfect Thanksgiving week! Will go back for sure!
Spent Thanksgiving week here and hosted my sister’s family. It was clean and had plenty of room for cooking and eating and hanging out. Is steps from the boardwalk and absolutely perfect! We even rode the bikes on the boardwalk-it was awesome!
Stayed for a week. Great place, amazing beach access and close to local shops. Apartment is a little dated, but everything functions well and place was clean on arrival. Seemed a touch short on kitchen linens and hand towels- could use a couple more of each. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If you like coffee (great shop downstairs) and the beach this place is for you. Also lots of beach toys and accessories (umbrella, chairs, boggie boards, bikes ect. Which were great to have).
Good location in laid back Mission Beach! Everything we needed in walking distance. Being native to AZ we are critical of California politics, except for San Diego/Mission Beach area! We visit here a couple times a year, love it!
It was a very nice and convenient location. It would have been nice to have AC. But it worked out ok, since there were lots of fans and fortunately the weather was cool.
Overall, we had a great stay. The condo is steps from the beach and centrally located near bars/restaurants. Short drive to anything else we wanted to do. Overall the condo was pretty clean, although we only received two towels for the entire stay. We had a small group and not enough amenities for that length of stay.
This unit has great beach access and was comfortable for four adults and 2 children. Upstairs bed is too firm, but the room was perfect for family of four.
We had to purchase paper plates so we would have enough dishes for meals in each day. Flatwear was in short supply as well