Our spacious condo (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 balconies) is steps from the beach and within walking distance of a variety of restaurants.

"Fun by the Sand" is ideal for families and/or groups of friends to unwind and take long walks on the beach. Our condo sits on the second and third floors of the building. There is a commercial business on the first floor. There is no elevator. The front door entrance and the back entrance through the garage are at street level and have stairs to the main floor. Another flight of stairs takes you to the top bedroom on the 3rd floor. Guests have access to the entire condo, except the storage room.

The condo has central heating and AC, a fully stocked kitchen, stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, gas range and oven), small appliances (both drip & Keurig coffee makers, toaster, blender, waffle maker), pots, pans, baking items, glassware, dinnerware, utensils and cutlery. The washer, dryer, beach chairs and other items are in the garage. We strive to keep the unit fully stocked, such that guests can focus on what they want to do vs what they need to bring, all at an affordable price just steps from the beach.

There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 balconies. Bedroom 1 on the top floor is the most spacious with ocean view, has its own bathroom (shower/bathtub), king bed, black-out curtains, desk workspace, 55” TV with cable, and reading nook. It has an ottoman with a small pull-out twin-size mattress if needed (for a child). Bedroom 2 is on the main floor, has its own bathroom (shower/bathtub, 2 sinks), king bed, black-out curtains, smart 50" TV, mirrored closet doors, and a west facing balcony with ocean view. Bedroom 3, also on the main floor, has a queen bed, black-out curtains, smart 58" TV and ocean view. Bedroom 4, also on the main floor, has a queen bed, mirrored closet doors and an ocean view. There’s a full bathroom in the hall on the main floor. All bedrooms have ample space for clothing storage, hangers, laundry basket, throw and extra blanket.
The unit has an open-floor with a living room set (not a sleeper sofa), a counter-height dining table (4-6) and a bar-height counter in the kitchen (3). This room is very bright and airy, with the east facing balcony providing a soothing breeze.

The garage has space for one compact car and one additional space on the driveway. Free street parking options are available, both unlimited and with time restrictions.

I welcome, and encourage, guests' questions ahead of their stay. A few days before check-in I will give you a code for the front door, the garage door and the interior door from the garage to the unit valid for the duration of your stay. The code changes once you leave. If possible, I welcome guests when they arrive, as I’ve been told it’s very useful to help jump start your vacation.

Please note that while our home is great for family groups, it is not child-proof. We do not have children’s items (pack n' play, safety gates for stairs, highchair, locks-on drawers/cabinets, outlet covers, etc.). The unit has two balconies with furniture, 3 sets of stairs and a banister. It is essential young children be supervised.

Our unit sleeps 8 people comfortably. Rates are based on 6 guests, add $10.00 per night for each additional guest up to 8. For stays 7 days or longer, we refresh towels mid-week.

The Ye Old Plank Inn bar is across the street. It is the oldest bar in IB and one of the oldest in California. The unit has double-pane windows and black-out curtains for noise reduction.

Unfortunately, the county of San Diego has issued notices to avoid water contact for several beaches throughout San Diego due to pollution, especially in the South Bay. The Imperial Beach shoreline has been closed to water contact since ~December 2021, although some still decide to surf and swim at times. Guests should check/google “sdbeachinfo” for status on all of San Diego beaches.