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HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH

Cottage with a water park, near Mission Bay

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Exterior detail
Sun loungers
Interior
TV, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Ocean Beach and unwind at this charming cottage. With hardwood floors, vintage tile, and a private redwood deck perfect for barbecues, you'll feel right at home. A washer/dryer adds convenience to your stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 551 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH

1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage tucked away in the heart of Ocean Beach. Sleeps 4 with a queen bed and a full size memory foam sleeper sofa. Hardwood floors, vintage tile in the kitchen and bathroom, washer/dryer, 1-parking space and french doors to private redwood deck that is perfect for barbecues and relaxing after a day at the beach. This property is turn-key but still has tons of charm and character.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 550 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets Must Be Approved Prior to Reservation

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 621042, STR-00152L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • SeaWorld - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Belmont Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee And Plants - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪California Wild Ales - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ocean Beach Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Mission Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

HIDDEN GEM 2-1/2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Hideaway

Comfortable, well equipped, and close to the beach. Property manager was responsive, accommodating, and easy going.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Wonderful spot, very chill crack patio and private parking. Out favourite spot in Ocean Beach.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely spot, great location. Really nice set up inside!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madisson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely return

Catrina’s Ocean Beach bungalow is so cute and is less than a 10 minute walk to amazing restaurants, shops, and of course, the beach. The check-in process started a little hairy as the house was not cleaned by 4 pm due to a communication error with the cleaner, however, Catrina remedied this issue by providing us with a digital $50 gift card to a local restaurant. The house itself is quaint and resides in a quiet neighborhood just far enough away from the lively Ocean Beach strip. The private deck in the back was especially relaxing in the evenings after a long day of exploring. Be mindful that there is decent air traffic as the house is not far from the airport. This did not bother us. We are excited to return to San Diego and we would definitely book Catrina’s bungalow again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, cozy, comfortable Cottage near the beaches

Had a short but lovely stay here. We chose it for proximity to the dog beach. The area is dense housing but surprisingly quiet (except for the flights overhead) and walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming!

It was lovely to have our own space that had a private enclosed patio with a barbecue and seating. I was really close to anything you’d want to do in Ocean Beach and had a parking spot which was really helpful. It is also nice that there were two TVs that had all the streaming services so at night we could watch one show while our son watched another. The only downside is that ocean Beach is right under the airport flight path, so there’s a lot of noise from airplanes if you’ve got the windows or doors open, but that’s going to be true for all of Ocean Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location!!

Great place to stay in Ocean Beach with our Golden Retriever!! We all had a great time. Wish we didn’t hear planes so much, but we got use to it. Easy 3 blocks to beach with wagon, chairs & umbrella they had for us to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

dorian c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Dissappointing stay

First of all, residence was great...but The constant..insessant roaring of planes taking off was horendous. Couldn't enjoy deck...couldn't open patio doors or front door for fresh air. Heaven help you, if you were on the phone when the planes flew over. Was very waring on us...Neighborhood was littered with piles of dog poop. We liked the residence..but would not recommend staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OB Heaven!

Finally a property that lives up to the hype! Walk to anywhere, 5 minute drive to dog beach and its 20 minutes from Mt Soledad - our 2 main destinations. So clean and updated, quality build with quality maintenance and beach ready - truly is a hidden gem - thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient location

This space was great for a couple people wanting to be within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach. It has tons of original character but still well equipped. The walk to the beach was a little longer than we expected but still quite close. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

We had a great stay. The location is perfect for those who want to walk to the beach, walk to the store, or walk to restaurants. The only issue we had was a neighbor with a drum kit that had a jam session on and off on Sunday. Just when we thought they were done, it started up again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, cute and near so many placed

This is a really wonderful location and a great place to stay for a couple. It was clean and actually pretty spacious with two people. It is walking distance to the dog beach, regular beach, and a ton of restaurants and bars. It’s nice that it’s not right off the road because it makes a little more quiet. Really wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike b., LOWELL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

City Cottage

Perfect for our San Diego getaway. We were able to cover a lot of ground in the SD area from this home base - great location. Liked the free onsite parking too.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week Gateway!

This little house was perfect for our week gateway! It was less than 10 mins of a walk to the beach , pier , restaurants and shopping centers! We even got to experience the food market they had super close to us! Catrina was very communicative , friendly and answered all of my questions I had. Her home had everything what we needed! Me , boyfriend and our small dog had a peaceful nice week! Neighborhood was very quiet at night time and home was very private with your own parking space which was very helpful! We would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

This beach cottage was in a perfect location. Minutes to beach, food & coffee. Had a nice private deck & off street parking!!! Made our stay in Ocean Beach very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

The property was ideal for our stay for my wife and I plus our dog! We walked all day every day from the house to local shops and restaurants, the beach and the pier. The neighborhood is well maintained, the house was clean and cute, the patio spacious, and the tv had many options for when we retired at night. The bed was comfy and there were many fans and nice windows that opened easily and the shower had great heat and water pressure. Just a few blocks to Newport street, Voltaire street and the beach. We would definitely stay here again. Catrina was extremely polite and easy to communicate with. There was a booklet with many good options to narrow down places to eat and visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cabin - great location

We enjoyed our stay in this charming, colorful cabin. The owners were very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great San Diego Beach Vacation

Great location to all things San Diego. Very clean and private!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Beach. Lovely bungalow and Catrina was super helpful. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

Cute little house…host was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Kansas City, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.. close to everything!

This place is quaint and perfect for our family of 3. (20 year old daughter) It was also very clean. It has all the essentials you need. We enjoyed the deck each evening. We also used the beach supplies. We did walk to eat and some shopping but, we rented a car and loved having a parking spot behind the house. It is 15 minutes from everything. Besides the airplanes flying overhead early in the morning.. it was nice and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidaway

Peaceful, as advertised, just the right distance to the beach and shops.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Walking distance to beach and downtown OB. My husband was able to walk his surfboard to the beach it’s so close! Having a designated parking spot was great since parking is hard to find. We basically parked and didn’t get back in the car until it was time to leave because we could walk everywhere. There’s beach toys, wagon and boogie boards available. When I had an issue with the Roku (user error) host was quick to respond and help. The space is small, clean and as described. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little place

We enjoyed our stay and the location. The place was cozy, clean and comfortable. We would stay again for sure. The only minor thing was the bedroom remote ran out of batteries and seemed to need a charger cord to recharge it. Other than that, we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Emily L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Loved how walkable this place was. Beautiful location and friendly host :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023