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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 658 sq m

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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.

You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!

**IMPORTANT** I only list my property on VRBO and Homeaway. Any listing you see on Craigslist is fraudulent. Thank you.

GREAT NEWS - we recently had central AIR CONDITIONING installed. Come and enjoy the cold air in your home at the beach!

Your Mission Beach vacation awaits! This charming two bedroom cottage is just steps from beautiful Mission Bay and about 100 yards from the Pacific. Our home is unique in the beach area as there are very few of the original single story, single family beach cottages left. Enjoy your privacy of a single dwelling home versus sharing space in a condominium. Our cottage is a delightful, newly remodeled, two bedroom, one bath house with one parking spot in the rear big enough for a mini van or medium size SUV. Take a look around our site, read through the property details below and book your reservation today. Hurry...the beach is waiting for you!


Our Home went through a significant remodel (2013) which included an all new kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and beautiful new cabinets. All new energy efficient windows throughout, new central heating and now AC!!, fresh paint inside and out, remodeled bathroom and all new furnishings and fine linens. The flagstone patio has seating for six, a large umbrella, and a natural gas barbecue. Tangiers Cottage is your home at the beach.

A beach house is not a beach house without the beach, and this house delivers! The beach on the bay, just a few steps from our front gate is quiet and peaceful, with warm white sand. For a little more action, head across the street to the ocean to enjoy the surf. This home has a strong water presence, only improving after sunset as the night lights of Riviera Drive light up the waters of Sail Bay. Enjoy the warm summer evenings on the front patio relaxing with your family.

You will be coming in off the beach early to enjoy this delightful beach retreat. The quaint, new kitchen is perfect for cooking up your favorite meal. It will keep you home for dinner instead of going out. It’s just too easy to open a bottle of wine and toss some fish or steaks on the Ducane grill. Make it a family night and watch a Blu-Ray movie (Red Box ¼ mile away) or your favorite show on HBO on the 42” LCD flat screen.

The master bedroom comes furnished with a queen size bed, large windows to enjoy the summer sun and a 26” flat screen TV with a connected Blu-Ray player. The 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size mattress on the bottom with a twin mattress on top. There is also a twin size blow up mattress if needed. The remodeled bathroom has a combination shower/tub, travertine floor and new fixtures throughout. There are ceiling fans in each room.

The beach house has a fully stocked kitchen (less food and drinks) with service for 12, plenty of brand new pots and pans, tons of bakeware, and appliances which include a gas range and stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator with ice maker. Nice bed and bath linens are provided as well. For your entertainment, there is Digital Cable TV which includes premium movie and digital music channels. There are two Blu-Ray players as well as a high-speed Wi-Fi Internet connection. For your beach days, there are boogey boards, some beach chairs, scads of beach towels and a beach umbrella available for your use. The house does NOT have a washer/dryer but there is a laundromat (Beach Laundromat) just 1/2 block from the house right on Mission Blvd.

This great getaway is settled nicely in the middle of everything that's fun about the best beach in San Diego. Park your car in the back then put your keys away, because not only will you be walking to the beach, but also to a number of restaurants, coffee shops, super markets, fabulous shopping, great night life and attractions during your stay. Mission Bay Park is just south where you can watch fireworks put on by Sea World every night, maybe rent a sail boat or go for a sun-filled boat cruise. There is always Belmont Park's 'Giant Dipper' roller coaster and Fun Zone the kids would love! Mission bay Sportcenter is just outside your door where you can try out a jet ski, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, pedal boats or even rent a power boat.

And you can’t miss the 8 mile boardwalk just a few steps from your patio! We highly suggest you rent some bikes from one of the many rental shops just around the corner and enjoy one of the best bike rides in all of San Diego. With the boardwalk hugging both the beach and bay, you’ll find numerous playgrounds, delicious restaurants, participate in some great people watching, and get exercise all at the same time!

The Mission Restaurant (3 minute walk) is wonderful for breakfast or step up to the Catamaran Resort and Spa (5 minute walk) to spoil yourselves. The Catamaran offers one of the most beautifully appointed spa experiences with exercise equipment, massage and other 5-star pampering for the most demanding vacationers. They serve a nice lunch and dinner as well. Saska’s restaurant (5 minute walk) serves great steaks, fish and has a very popular sushi bar.

San Diego is also home to Sea World, Lego Land, The San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. All are great family attractions only a few miles away. The Gas Lamp Quarter, Coronado Island, San Diego Harbor and La Jolla are more of the same, all within a short drive. Or maybe you're feeling a little more adventurous; you may want to drive 90 miles North on Highway 5 and hit Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm.

Remember this is a complete Beach Home and not a condo. You will not be sharing any walls with anyone. Also, you are in North Mission Beach and do not need to worry about the bothersome airplane noise of South Mission Beach. You are also in the heart of Pacific Beach and can walk to all the wonderful shops up and down Garnet Avenue.

This beach house is our home during the off season and we request that you treat it with care. Your neighbors are close by, so loud or not so loud parties are not welcome. We don’t rent to students on vacation or vacationers who need a keg to have a few friends over. This is a home for those who want to kick it in Mission Beach and enjoy everything San Diego has to offer. Come be our guest...we know you'll love it!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 625 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 not allowed

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, 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
Property Registration Number STR-03451L, 600861

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

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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olive Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Breakfast & Burgers - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is You're just a few steps to the bay AND the beach! With central AC! located?

Located in Mission Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda I.

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

Excellent location and perfect for a family

Loved our stay at this property. Perfect size for our family of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn W.

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

Graduation weekend

Tiny but cute space - just as advertised. Plenty of walkable destinations. Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place. Hosts are amazing, left welcome snacks. We have stayed in multiple places at the beach, this one is the best!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane K.

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

Family VACA '25

Location was great. Size of rooms were more than adequate for our stay. Did find the kitchen was not as clean as I had expected, the refrigerator especially.Checkin went smoothly. Location between bay and ocean was convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary Q.

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

Mission succeeded

In theheart of mission beach with private parking. The home was immacculate and comfortable. What a great weekend we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

Awesome location

Three houses from Mission Bay. Mission Beach across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Great location!

Fun times!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Location is ideal

Thank you for sharing your home! The location could not be beat. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette M.

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

Perfect location

We loved staying in this charming cottage so close to Mission Bay. We visit the area every summer and while we love going to the beach, we appreciate the quiet, family vibe on the bay side. The space is simple, but functional for a couple or small family. Great hot shower!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akshay P., Bay Area, CA

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

Cozy Stay!

Our family of four (two teens, two adults) found the place cozy and comfortable. All the amenities we could need and just steps from the Bay for morning walks or runs. Plenty of dining options in the area, but also stayed in and made the most of the kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a fantastic stay at this wonderful house. Perfect location for watching the sunrise over Mission Bay with a coffee in the morning and watching the sunset over the Pacific in the evening. House is perfect and we felt very comfortable there. The snacks waiting for us on arrival were a nice touch!! Highly recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Excellent property and great location!

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen and for the beach. The walk to the bay is less than a minute and you can see the beautiful bay from the front porch. We stayed wjth our family of 6 and it was comfortable for all of us. I definitely recommend the property!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli Y.

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

Close to the beach.

Inviting space!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Girls weekend

Great location in Mission Beach. Cottage is a great size for 3-4 people. Owners friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O., Mesa, AZ

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

Great Getaway

This is our third stay in San Diego this summer, and the property was exactly as advertised. The home had everything we needed, was beautifully decorated, and well taken care of. (The AC and parking were a definite plus) We would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 3 stayed here for a week it was the perfect place for us. We cooked most of our meals on the outdoor grill or on the stove/oven inside. Plenty of room in the fridge to store a weeks worth of groceries (walking distance to Ralph's and other small marts). Easy to Uber to/from if you need to go someplace farther. Other things we loved: the quiet location meant we had no noise complaints. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels were provided. Front patio was shaded enough for coffee in the morning and relaxing in the afternoon. The grill was natural gas, so we didn't have to bother with propane. Wi-Fi was sufficient enough for any time we weren't at the beach. And having central air made our stay very comfortable. My wife and I agreed the house could have been cleaner upon arrival. All the fans were very dusty, and there were areas that hadn't been swept in quite some time (under the bed and some tables, etc.) However that didn't really detract from our stay. It's the location and amenities that sets this place apart from others. We ended up liking it so much, that we already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Perfect location!

House was beyond perfect for our family vacation! Steps to the Bay on one side and only a couple blocks to the beach on the other. Plenty of beach toys, chairs, towels etc. Lots of good restaurants in walking distance, short drive to all the fun attractions! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inta F.

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

Nice getaway spot

Exactly as listed. Great location. Will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Rosemount, MN

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

Hidden Gem!

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Steps to the bay on one side and ocean on the other, for two completely different experiences. Walking distance to great food and activity rental places. Property is quiet and comfortable. Hosts were fabulous!!! Property is charming and very well maintained. Thank you for a fabulous time. We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kailee S.

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

Great stay by the beach

Travelled as a family of 3, including a 5 year old. House is perfectly located between the Bay and the Beach, with some great cafes and restaurants within walking distance. House had everything needed for a day at the beach, including towels, umbrella, chairs, and sand toys. Across the bay is a sport center where we rented paddleboards for the day. Neighborhood is quiet and feels quite safe. Hosts were responsive whenever needed. As mentioned in the description, parking might be tight depending on the vehicle-we had a Nissan Rogue and it fit well. Definitely would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Mission Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Great stay just steps away from Mission Bay

We really enjoyed our stay here this week. The weather wasn’t the best with all the rain but that didn’t ‘dampen’ our spirits. We spent a lot more time in the home than we would have had it been sunny and it was extremely comfortable. We appreciated being close to the Bay side as the wind and cool weather was less than if we were on the ocean side. We are very close to all the amenities that the location has to offer and could walk everywhere easily and get some good exercise at the same time. We recommend this to anyone wanting a great place to stay and be close to the water and great restaurants and other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Wonderful property and wonderful location

We absolutely loved this beach house. My husband and I stayed with our 4 year-old. The house is well-maintained and has all the amenities you would need, including beach toys and beach chairs. It has amazing proximity to the beach, and even better, a short walk to the bay, which was great for our son who didn't have to contend with waves. There are great restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream (we loved Handel's) a short walk away, along with a grocery store. Parking is a little tough in the area, which made the designated parking spot super helpful. This is just a really great spot for families wanting to enjoy the beach life. We really loved this place and will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Lovely Property

We came to San Diego to celebrate my daughter’s 7th birthday. This was a great location to walk to the beach. The bay side had very calm waters. We were provided with toys and boogie boards for her to be able to play. The house was very clean and well cared for. I felt very comfortable with the house and it was a quiet location without a lot of partying noise outside. The little that we heard was actually pretty comical. There were several restaurants and coffee places that were walkable from the property. The snacks that were left for us on the kitchen table were a nice touch and were very much appreciated. We rented a car for our time there and fit perfectly into the spot provided. It was a 40 minute trip to Legoland and a fast trip to visit Torrey Pines as well. If we come back again we would love to stay at this little gem of a house again and I would recommend it to anyone else that is considering it. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Beach / Bay Getaway

We loved staying at this property. Just the right size for the 2 of us, although there is a second bedroom with a bunkbed. No closet in that room. Our 9 year old grandson spent a night with us so that worked out nice. The amenities provided were perfect for us. We were extremely comfortable. Cable TV and WiFi worked perfectly. Modern kitchen appliances. The owners make themselves available to you if necessary. The property is perfectly located between the bay and the ocean, and is conveniently located in a neighborhood with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, laundromat, and to the Pacific Beach bars and restaurants. Also very close to several beach equipment rental shops. We walked to everything. All in all a perfect location. We enjoyed our time here so much that we already booked for next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella G.

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

Great Beach House

We (3 adults) thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay. The central A/C is the one accommodation that really stood out. We slept comfortably at night and we were able to lounge inside during the day in total comfort due to the A/C. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathroom shower water pressure was great. The kitchen was well equipped, and had a coffee maker. The living room couch seats 4 comfortable, and there's also a 4 person kitchen table. The location is quiet, and is steps away from the bay and you can see it clearly from the patio. The beach is not far, just a short 1-2 minute walk. The BBQ grill and the 6 person patio table came in handy when grilling and having nearby family stop by for dinner. The house is also close to Ralph's groceries, many bars and restaurants, yet still a comfortable bike ride away from the Belmont roller coaster area. I have a Toyota Tacoma and my front end stuck out about 4 inches past the red line, which is obviously within the acceptable limit (I was never ticketed or warned, etc). The parking spot had plenty of width. There is a side gate area that has about 6 or 7 beach chairs and there's about 4 beach umbrellas. There were 3 boogie boards, one was for a smaller child. There were a lot of toys for younger children as well. There was also enough room to store 2 locked bikes at night in this gated side area, out of view from the courtyard. We would definitely rent this beach house again, and look forward to doing so.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024