Lovely Beach Cottage w\/AC, Parking & large patio!
About this house rental
Nestled in Mission Beach, this attractive house for $696 per night is a great option for your next break. * Note - If this property is booked, or does not suite your needs, please see my other Mission Bay Rentals - VRBO #497367 and #657994 This unique home is both private and quiet while still being in the center of all Mission Bay has to offer. Located next door to the Catamaran Hotel and Spa with its gorgeous groomed beach with volleyball courts and much more... The property is a unique 2 bedroom 1 bath plus sofa bed. One bedroom is on the main floor and the other is over the garage (via a interior stairway from the kitchen). A full modern kitchen and a large living area with 48" flat screen TV. Perfect for a couple, small families, or friend trips. The sand is but 30 ft away with a sandy path access to the beach through the patio. The large courtyard is situated at the end of the cul de sac on Yarmouth Court. There is a beautiful tin roofed pergola, bar height table, seating for 8 amongst the palm trees. There are also two sun loungers, and propane barbecue. Perfect for barbecuing or lounging with a good book. (Patio is shared with the upstairs unit and we do not allow events or parties: please refer to our house rules before booking.) An interior remodel was completed in 2023. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need. 2 Queen size beds with white 500 plus thread count sheets, down and feather duvets and pillows in all bedrooms. Along with the crystal lamps throughout (dimmer controlled) and the candle light, you can't help but completely relax and be on holiday. We include these items so you can enjoy your stay without incurring extra costs: Boogie Boards Beach Chairs Sand Toys Umbrellas Washer/Dryer (these items are located in the garage and shared with the one bedroom upstairs unit)
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Mission Beach, CA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(135 Reviews)
5.0
We went back for a second stay. There's room to have friends over and sit outside on the deck and play cards and perfect location 50 steps to the bay with chairs and umbrellas and walk to great restaurants. It's perfect.
5.0
We went back for a second stay. There's room to have friends over and sit outside on the deck and play cards and perfect location 50 steps to the bay with chairs and umbrellas and walk to great restaurants. It's perfect.
5.0
Great place. Really enjoyed our stay. It’s right next to the Catamaran, but it’s pretty quiet.
5.0
To start, I have to say that the location of this house is great; it's within walking distance of so many great places to eat, drink, and just hang out. In one direction, you're on the bay side, but head in the other direction and you're on the ocean. I would 100% book this location again.
There are a couple of things I would like to note, though. 1) This is a duplex, we rented the lower half that has 2 rooms, one of the rooms is "upstairs", which I'm guessing is right next to the other upper unit; I was able to hear our neighbors throughout the night and that was kind of a bummer, but not anything that would keep me from booking again. 2) Finding the house was difficult - even using the recommended map app and I think a lot of that had to do with the gps just not really understanding where the house is, as you have to go down a small alley to get to the driveway. With that, I was able to drop a pin at the end of the alley instead of using the address and that worked out much better when we were venturing out and navigating back.
Otherwise, our stay was great! The house really feels like the perfect little beach cottage. The owner has a binder full of recommendations for places to eat, drink and hike in the area and we actually used that way more often than we thought we would, it was so helpful! The owner was also very very helpful and super communicative! The whole experience was great, I would recommend staying here!!
5.0
Molly was easy to deal with. The place was as advertised. Close to beautiful beaches.
2.0
This property is sandwiched between the main Mission Beach and Bay side near a resort. The property is run down, in need of some TLC, and a decent clean. The security is poor due to ill fitting front door, which had huge gaps around the frame. Property has a public access thru the small patio area to the Bay side which was used by locals. Upstairs was rented for a few days, quiet couple. Positive... excellent walking area. Beach side lots of good people watching. Negative... poor selection of mid priced restaurants. Hotel restaurants good food but small portions & overpriced. Garage door broken (not quirky as per instructions). Side gate off its hinges.
We did enjoy the laundry facilities and having our own kitchen.
5.0
We loved our stay here - awesome location and the separate unit upstairs was great for breaking away to do some work while the rest of the family was downstairs.
Will definitely stay here again!
5.0
Great beach house!
We loved our stay here - awesome location and the separate unit upstairs was great for breaking away to do some work while the rest of the family was downstairs.
Will definitely stay here again!
5.0
Great multi-unit location
The two units provided a perfect home for a week for our 4-adult family. The units are well maintained and stocked, and the location is very convenient for bay, beach, coffee and food. The patio was great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mornings can be a bit loud with workers from the adjacent hotel but being early risers that didn’t bother us. Communication with Chaz and Molly was great, definitely a place to come back to!
5.0
We loved your property! Nicely decorated, appointed, great location and a terrific support team in Jim and Andrea.
Thanks again for a great stay!
4.0
Very close to the beaches. Very comfortable rooms. Good food close by.
4.0
Distance to beaches
Very close to the beaches. Very comfortable rooms. Good food close by.
5.0
Perfect for families. Especially multiple households as it is 2 units. The location was perfect and we had the best week! Look forward to returning!
5.0
Great for families
Perfect for families. Especially multiple households as it is 2 units. The location was perfect and we had the best week! Look forward to returning!
5.0
Great stay
We booked both units. We had a great time at this place. Very cute outdoor patio. Lots of beach supplies, the stand up paddle boards provided great entertainment. We walked to the bay and had coffee everyday, walked to the beach. Tons of restaurants and shops walking distance. Some of the cooking supplies needs an upgrade if you plan to cook. But other than that it was a great stay. We would book again.
2.0
On a positive note, super close to the bay beach which is super convenient. And, the welcome
snacks and note were nice touches.
However, I feel obligated to share some issues with property. First, I never received check in information. Rather, I had to call the contact and ask for checkin info. Typically, instructions for checkin would be sent day of arrival. When I called Shaz she gave me the info but later responded checkin wasn’t until 4pm. However, the VRBO site states checkin is 3 pm.
Big issue… the site is actually 2 separate apartments, not one. So, it was suboptimal for our family.
Bigger issue… super old and in need of major renovation. We stayed at a renovated property the week before and it was a let down to stay here.
Biggest issue… while you can see the bay and sea world fireworks (which is cool), the property is adjacent to the maintenance area of a hotel and they start working (loudly) before 6am!
Would not stay at this property again!
With a renovation this could be a gem.
Keith
2.0
Good location, but outdated property
On a positive note, super close to the bay beach which is super convenient. And, the welcome
snacks and note were nice touches.
However, I feel obligated to share some issues with property. First, I never received check in information. Rather, I had to call the contact and ask for checkin info. Typically, instructions for checkin would be sent day of arrival. When I called Shaz she gave me the info but later responded checkin wasn’t until 4pm. However, the VRBO site states checkin is 3 pm.
Big issue… the site is actually 2 separate apartments, not one. So, it was suboptimal for our family.
Bigger issue… super old and in need of major renovation. We stayed at a renovated property the week before and it was a let down to stay here.
Biggest issue… while you can see the bay and sea world fireworks (which is cool), the property is adjacent to the maintenance area of a hotel and they start working (loudly) before 6am!
Would not stay at this property again!
With a renovation this could be a gem.
Keith
5.0
Rented both units and had a great time. Very spacious and tons of parking!
5.0
Amazing Home
Rented both units and had a great time. Very spacious and tons of parking!
5.0
We enjoyed our family’s vacation for the second year in a row
5.0
Return visit
We enjoyed our family’s vacation for the second year in a row
5.0
We had an amazing stay. The property has so many beach items, well stocked and close to everything! We had a great trip! Thank you!
5.0
Great property and location.
We had an amazing stay. The property has so many beach items, well stocked and close to everything! We had a great trip! Thank you!
5.0
Nicely Nestled
This location was a perfect spot for our group, as it's nestled between the bay and the ocean. We could walk everywhere, which was great for having toddlers in the mix...we were also able to relegate the babies to the patio area, so they weren't stuck inside too long. Traveling with 2 families, the double level allowed us to each have our own spaces, but also congregate as a group.
The only downside was the amount of construction in the area; clearly not the owner's doing, but noticeable nonetheless.
That said, we will totally rent with Shaz again... great place.
5.0
A great time in Mission Beach
The house was the perfect location for our short getaway. It came will all the amenities and suited our family perfectly. Looking forward to going back again.
5.0
Return Visit
This is the 3rd time we have used this property and it's terrific. Location is great, close to the bay and the ocean. Clean. Molly does a great job. Planning on staying here again.
5.0
SoCal getaway
This location was perfect for us. No more than 15-20 min from everything we wanted to do. Property is private and quiet but close to beach, bay, boardwalk and beer. Real friendly, relaxing vibe from this neighborhood. The property was clean and well stocked with the essentials. Highlights were the scooters and a visit to La Jolla cove to see the seals, oh and the SDRC of course!
1.0
Filthy
If you don't mind scraping, scrubbing and washing EVERYTHING you need to use; then this is the place for you. Too many things to list. Owner never returned my call (made upon our arrival). Cleaning service (Mollys) did answer. Returned and made excuses for the filth. Cleaned our floor, changed the dirty pillow case and wiped the sand, dried food, etc. from the dining table. Entire place needed cleaning but Molly was in a hurry to get to a dinner engagement!!
5.0
Perfect location
This was a perfect location for us, since we enjoy staying on the Bay side. The weather was a tad windy/rainy and there was was a lot of construction noise on Mission Blvd every day during our stay, but the place was just right for our crew of 6 adults. Very comfy and beautifully appointed. A caution to anyone with mobility issues: the master bed in the 2 bedroom unit is best suited for you. The second bedroom has some fairly steep stairs (no handrail) and the one bedroom unit is upstairs. The unit is right next door to the Catamaran spa’s storage area, and they were a little noisy at times. Also, since we were there during graduation weekend, Saturday night was very loud (the unit is very close to the bars), but it quieted down at 11 pm, which was fine with us.
There was a good selection of spices, a wonderful goody basket of treats in the fridge but some questionable coffee (expired Kirkland) left behind. Bring your own if you’re a coffee snob like we are!
All in all, it was a great unit and we very much enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Mission Beach
We had a great stay on Mission Beach. Shaz was quick to respond to our texts. The house was light and airy feeling, and well stocked, we actually used the kitchen for cooking and Ralph’s was easy to get to and pick up what we needed. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the pillows. Use of beach chairs, umbrellas and toys were very appreciated, sure nice not to have to try to bring them or buy them. The location was perfect. We enjoyed time at the bay and beach. We took advantage of renting scooters and found them to be a great way to get around and very fun! We loved how quiet it was at the house and how private it felt. The off street parking was kind of tight, but great to have. So glad this house was available.
4.0
Cute home in a great location
Upon arrival, we were met with an unfortunate situation. A phone call to Shaz prompted an immediate response, and the situation was resolved and reparations were made. After that, we had a wonderful stay. The house is steps from the beach, right up against the Catamaran. The house is in a great location to visit all the shops and restaurants on foot. We also had a car, which we were able to park on the property. Parking is a huge bonus in that area of Mission Bay. We used the bikes frequently on the Bayside as well as the Oceanside, getting plenty of sightseeing in. We also used the paddleboards on the Bay, which was beautiful and relaxing. The house is well stocked and organized, and a nice layout for having several people. I would stay here again. Thank you Shaz and Molly.
5.0
Very nice accomodation and great surroundings
We travel six persons and this was definitely a great standard for staying just a few days in San Diego. Our first jet-lagged night we managed to take a walk to close-by eateries and have a great dinner and our last night we gathered on the beach walk to see the fabulous sunset before regrouping to the house for pre-dinner drinks.
Kitchen worked well, nice bedrooms and bathrooms worked well for us.
2.5
very nice
5.0
Perfect location
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and it's terrific. Location is great.Close to the Bay and the Ocean. It's nice to have parking spaces for two cars (3 if their compact). Small outside patio area was great for entertaining friends. Nice to be so close to the Catamaran Resort. Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Perfect Location for Family Vacation!
We were looking for a place to stay for our son's Marine Corps Boot Camp graduation. We had extended family with us, so needed a layout with at least three private bedrooms and room for all. We found that here, along with so much more! Mission Bay is in your backyard for quiet water time and a nice paddleboard excursion. Want to watch the sunset over the ocean and catch a busier beach vibe? Simply walk across the street, and you are there. The boardwalk offers food and other vendors, as well as a place to walk, bike, or scooter. The patio at the house was a perfect place to lounge, relax, and dine. We found everything clean, and ready for us when we arrived. Thanks for a wonderful time!
4.0
Very good location
We had a family of four on the lower level and a couple with an infant upstairs. Everything worked well with easy access to the ocean and the bay
4.0
Great time
We have rented properties on tha Bay for tha last 5 years and this was the best.
5.0
Best Family Vacay!
This charming house has everything we were looking for! Great Location (bay & ocean & restaurants and Catamaran), SUP, boogie boards! We loved that the house was updated and had great amenities! Molly was very responsive and helpful too! We will be back!
5.0
Great location, comfortable home and awesome private patio!
Our family recently enjoyed this home and we had a fantastic time. The home was comfortable and we really enjoyed the patio and convenience to the beach on the bay side. Also, the home comes with bikes, boogie boards, paddle boards etc. We visit Mission Beach often and this is a house that I would like to stay at again. It is located next to the Catamaran with a private path to the bay which made it easy for the kids to go to and from the beach.
4.0
Great place for families! Private apt for Mom and Dad!
Pros: Great place for families with older children. It was so nice to have our own private apartment with a full kitchen and living area. The home is very tastefully decorated. Shabby chic! Think HGTV meets Joanna Gaines:) Fully furnished kitchen. Excellent! Long driveway for parking which is a huge bonus in Mission Beach. We were able to park 4 small cars in the driveway on the 4th of July! The patio area was secluded and private. The patio area is basically closed off from the walking traffic in Mission Beach. Private beach access to Mission Bay. I loved that you could walk right out onto the Catamaran property. 4 bikes, boogie boards, and paddle boards! Awesome!
Cons: The view and noise of the Catamaran storage area. All homes in Mission Beach have little quirks though. More towels and supplies please! Only 1 hand towel per bathroom, 1 roll of toilet paper and no paper towels. For the price of this place, that should be an expectation. Lastly, very hot. I appreciate that the owners have installed two portable A/C units. 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The upstairs unit does an adequate job cooling a smaller space. However, the downstairs unit does not cool the bedrooms, especially the upstairs bedroom. Thank goodness we brought 3 fans from home. The fans made it bearable but not comfortable. They definitely need more fans or bring your own. They did provide 2 fans, but it was not enough. The bedrooms were stifling. They are having a heatwave in California and it is July, so some of this cannot be helped. For the price of this home, the owners need to invest in portable units in the bedrooms, especially the upstairs bedroom.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mission Beach?
The average price for a rental in Mission Beach is $699 per night. This rental is $3 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lovely Beach Cottage w\/AC, Parking & large patio!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lovely Beach Cottage w\/AC, Parking & large patio! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lovely Beach Cottage w\/AC, Parking & large patio!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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