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Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, California
  • Mission Beach
    1 min walk
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    2 min walk
  • The Promenade at Pacific Beach
    6 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About the area

San Diego

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Mission Beach apartment, you'll find Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Pacific Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.6 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) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR!

Summary:
Just steps to the sand, this property has recently been completely updated to provide you with the feel of beach luxury! This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 3. It has a separate dining area and a full kitchen, so you always have the option of dining in or experiencing the vast array of PB restaurants and bars.

The Space:
This is a second floor unit. Enter into an open L living room with a dining nook off the updated kitchen. Updated plank flooring and tile in the kitchen and bathrooms which is ideal for the beach. Smart TV to meet all your needs. Kitchen is fully appointed (gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster, and all the things to use them). Updated step in shower with lots of natural light in the bathroom. Sleeper in the living room converts into an over-sized full bed. Luxurious queen in the bedroom....wake up to the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean literally 100 steps from your door!

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex. Check-in is contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to arrival.

The Neighborhood:
Within walking distance of all Mission Beach has to offer, this charming unit is both centrally and conveniently located, yet offers the quiet comfort most look for in a vacation getaway. Best part of this location in north Mission is that you are a quick jaunt to all the nightlife, cafes and restaurants of Pacific Beach but you get to come home to the quiet of north Mission Beach.

Getting Around:
We provide a single covered parking space. It is accessed off the alley and as such can be a tight fit (as with about 90% of the parking spaces at the beach). We recommend a small- to mid-sized car to make it easier to park. We also recommend backing into the spot as that makes it easier to get in and pull out. There is free street parking available, but due to the high volume of beach-goers, don't count on parking nearby. Also be sure to read parking signs!

Looking for a unique way to get around Mission/ Pacific Beach during your stay? We've partnered with a local company, PB Golf Cart Rentals, that offers daily rentals in a customized Golf Cart. Whether you need it for the day, the weekend, or the week, they've got you covered. With flexible pricing and local pickup & drop-off, you’re minutes away from riding around San Diego in style. Please mention that Vacation Rentals By Aaron sent you!

Other Things to Note:
This is "typical" beach parking so we do not recommend large cars. The spots will not accommodate anything more than a mid-size car or SUV.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.


We only offer the air conditioning between May and September

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets 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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-03242L, 645458

Property is also known as

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Ben's Beach Bungalow 5, cheery Mission Beach 1BR! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing host
He sent us great communications prior to even have groceries waiting if we wanted. Walking distance to beach and other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation location!
It was a great location. We had parking. It was literally two blocks from the beach! Awesome! We hope to come back again next year sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cali trip
We had a great stay and the property was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
Great location. Nice little unit. Has everything you need. Lots to do in the area. Could have stayed a few more days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple apartment in a convenient location
This place was as advertised, save for a few very minor details. When we arrived we did find that the parking space was exactly as the ad warned: it's TIGHT, and you will want to back into it. It took a few solid tries before we figured out the trick to it. (We had requested a compact, but the rental company gave us a mid-size, which made this trickier - not VRBO's fault by any means.) There was ground coffee and a drip coffee maker available (yay!), some tea, condiments, and full utensils and dishes in the kitchen. During our 9-day stay, we really lamented not having an ottoman or coffee table of some sort in the living room. Now that I'm writing this review I see that the listing photos do show a small ottoman, so I'm not sure what happened to it, but it would have been nice to have a way to prop up one's feet for a minute. Like I said, minor discrepancy. Great proximity to the beach and food options. So why 4 stars instead of 5? The apartment was clean and pleasant, but it overlooks the alleyway, and the sounds of trash pickup, beeping vans, loud motorcycles, and the like woke us up often. As much as we would have loved to leave the windows cracked to sleep to the beautiful October weather and the faint ocean sounds, we couldn't if we wanted good rest. There aren't really any good views out of the windows, which is a bummer, though OK considering the affordable price. The bathroom door doesn't offer any acoustic privacy. So overall: nice stay, with a couple of caveats.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional deal and property
Three houses from the beach! You can sleep with the window open to the crashing sound of the waves, no joke. Just look at the pictures, this place has everything you need. Big Advantage here is you're at the very North End of Mission Beach so you have walking distance to everything in Mission Beach as well as a large portion of Pacific beach. Ocean Beach is a 15 minute Car ride, downtown about 15 to 20 minutes as well as the airport. Wineries out in Temecula and Escondido and some even closer within an hour to 30 minutes or less. Endless places to hike at the beach, out in canyons, waterfalls, so much more.... everything within an hour or less.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, Great Location
We stayed in a one-bedroom upstairs unit which was perfect for us. It is clean and updated, just off the PB boardwalk. Had everything we needed, including a well-stocked kitchen, beach towels and toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Very nice place truly a few steps from ocean. Short drive to zoo and other area of town. Only thing missing was a view from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few days in Pacific Beach
Had a great Time, the condo was in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and good location
Pros: -Super responsive host when we got turned around getting to the property. -The location is truly amazing for beach access. -beach chairs and towels available -very clean! Areas for improvement: -it may have mentioned this detail in the listing and I overlooked it, but the AC is more like a window unit. It kept the living room area cool, but the bedroom was pretty warm during our stay. There is a tiny (tabletop) fan provided and a ceiling fan that helps some. Adding another AC unit in the bedroom (or my preference would be to just have the unit in there to begin with) would really help this place shine!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P., Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We enjoyed how close the condo was to the beach and the bay. The condo had everything we needed for the beach. Chairs, towels and even an umbrella. The parking was extremely tight, but we were aware of this when we booked it. It just took some getting used to. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Thanks for everything it was an amazing experience. It was very comftorable and homey. Highly recommend!!! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
Clean, close to beach, perfect size for 2. Check in and check out really easy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms
Great location and just right for the 3 of us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I can say is Wow! They really went above and beyond exceeding any expectation I had. The location was great and it was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
I loved staying at this property! Clean, quiet and close to the beach. I will absolutely stay again and would recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos m.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing
outstanding location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Was there 4 nights- 2 people-steps to the beach - close to many shops/restaurants! Nice covered parking for small car! We are already planning to stay at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
75 Steps from Paradise
From the moment we arrived, this property fulfilled all of our expectations and more. It was clean, spacious and the surrounding area was serene and quiet. With a mere 75 steps to the sand [my husband counted! :)], it made our trip an even greater experience than we ever imagined. Thank you so much and we look forward to booking with you again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment near the beach.
This is a clean well-stocked and well-located property, a block from the beach and a block from a bus that takes you to Old Town trolley stop. Can walk to groceries, restaurants. Do pay attention to the comments about parking...it was doable, but you definitely wouldn't want a big car!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Easy, clean, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leisbet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
Great location, close to beach but off the main pathway. Easy to assess San Diego attractions. They warned us but the parking is quite narrow, best to back in.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
We had an amazing stay. Check in was very easy and the place was spotless when we arrived. It comes equipped with everything you need- dishes, cooking tools, towels, even shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The location is literally a 2 minute walk from the beach, you can hear the waves from the kitchen. It was perfect for 3 adults, however I wouldn't recommend any more than that. The sofa bed is smaller than we expected, so we were glad to have only one person sleep on it. Might work great for 2 smaller kids! Overall we were so comfortable, the value of the property is great. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
While this isnt beach front, its close enough for those who are cost conscious. We spent most of our time out at the beach or walking around town so this place served our needs. It was clean and well equipped and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024