Light\/Bright Dollhouse, Seconds to Beach\/Bay, High Ceilings, 2 Parking, Sleeps 5
About this condo rental
Nestled in Mission Beach, this attractive condo for $469 per night is a great choice for your next break. “The Dollhouse” is a guest apartment located over the garage of a lovingly maintained home six blocks north of Belmont Park on one of the loveliest courts in Mission Beach. Located just steps away from the Pacific Ocean, this charming and highly rated vacation rental sleeps 5 making it a perfect retreat for singles, couples, and small families. Built in the 1930’s, the dollhouse features original wooden floors and other charming features. In a nutshell: - Two bedrooms plus a small sleeping loft reached by a ladder. - Sleeps maximum of 5, not including children under age 2. - One full bath. - On Pacific Ocean side of Mission Beach; walk to the sand in 30 seconds…or less! - 2 parking spots - Well-maintained, beautifully updated and decorated. - Child friendly - Twenty years of highly rated reviews! Living Area: Enter through the blue Dutch door to a bright and comfortable living area that is open to a fully-equipped kitchen. The vaulted and beamed ceiling has skylights that let in plenty of natural light. Charming beach decor in all rooms. Kitchen is well equipped with everything you need for your stay including a gas range, microwave, large pantry and plenty of counter space. Counter seating or a small dining table is available for family dinners. Sleeping Arrangements: - Bedroom #1 has a queen bed. - Bedroom #2 has two twins. - Small sleeping loft has 1 twin and is reached by a ladder. The loft is a favorite spot for older children and the young at heart but may not be suitable sleeping area for everyone. Please consider this when you book. If you cannot utilize the loft there are only beds for 4 people. - Portable crib available. - Bathroom: - There is one full bath with tub/shower combination. You will never run out of hot water thanks to the latest on-demand water heater. Outdoor areas: - There is a small private (not-shared) patio with a gas BBQ. A brick walkway leads to a private gate onto our court. - No smoking anywhere on the property. Parking: Dollhouse comes with two designated spots. One spot is in the garage and fits an SUV size vehicle. Please note this spot will not fit a Suburban. The second spot is a large and easily accessible spot on the Strandway that is easily accessible and fits an SUV vehicle. Heating & Cooling: - Please be aware there is NO Air conditioning in the dollhouse. - There are ceiling fans and window fans but there is no a/c. - There is heat in the unit during cooler months. What we provide: - High speed internet access. Smart TV in the living room. - A FREE Speed Queen washer and dryer with laundry detergent. - All beach and bath towels are provided. - Beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas, and boogie boards also provided, so pack light! - All paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, napkins) as well as hand soap, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry soap, trash bags, cleaning products and more. Family Friendly: For our younger guests, we have a portable cribs and high chair available. You’ll find plenty of board games and puzzles for quality family time and the occasional rainy day. Thank you for supervising you children at all times. Activities: San Diego offers an abundance of activities and attractions, and this beach house puts you right in the heart of it all. Explore the nearby beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, or simply enjoying long walks along the shore. Take a short drive to popular destinations like the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Sea World, Legoland, or the world-famous San Diego Zoo. With numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment options nearby, you'll have no shortage of things to do and explore. Our attentive local property management team is always just a phone call away to assist you with any needs or provide local recommendations. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience San Diego's coastal charm from the comfort of our beach house. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime! If you are interested in a large family gathering, inquire about renting the main house which sleeps 10. A Message from the Owner: We are thankful to be able to provide this lovely Mission Beach home where families from all over the world have stayed, made memories, and filled our guest books with love. Twenty years ago we bought this beach house that our family had rented for many summer vacations starting when our children were babies. We love this house and always called it our beach house; even before we bought it. One summer we arrived to find our beach house was For Sale! It is a dream come true to own this house and we are very thankful for all the fun times it has provided with our friends and family. We look forward to spending many happy years with our children and someday, hopefully, their children in this special place. When we're not at the beach, we live in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have been married for 40 years and have three now grown sons. We love all that San Diego has to offer and never get tired of acting like tourists.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Mission Beach, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(153 Reviews)
5.0
It was the perfect location to be steps away from the beach. Check in and communication with property manager was smooth and easy. Cozy place. Had everything we needed. Having two parking spots was a huge bonus.
5.0
We had a wonderful time here. It is so close to the beach and the park. We really enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen and bathroom.
5.0
Thank you Nancy for sharing your beautiful home, and to your property management being so accommodating!
This was by far one of the best VRBO homes we stayed at.
From location to get places, to the board walk, and easy access to go eat at great places.
Also all the little amenities that you provided in your home, to all the beach toys, chairs, and umbrellas.
The garage was a very nice added bonus.
We rented surf boards, wet suits, and rollerblades.
Our last full day we did 6 miles on the rollerblades with the stroller in tow.
USS Midway was an incredible ship to go and visit could have spent a couple days there.
La Jolla being so close to take the kids to see the sea lions, they loved it!
From the bottom of our Wisconsin hearts, thank you so much.
Well done, keep up the amazing work!
Epic trip!
5.0
The weather wasn't the best, but the Dollhouse was perfect and kept us warm and dry. Cozy, cute apartment with everything we needed for a quick San Diego family getaway. So nice to have a washer and dryer after time at the beach with kids! Close to everything, and the extra parking spot was a huge help. Communication was so seamless I had no reason to reach out for anything, but definitely felt that I could have at any time. Thank you!
5.0
Greatly enjoyed our beach house near Mission Beach. We spent lots of time 100 meters away at the beach and boardwalk. Didn't need a rental, we used Uber the whole week to lots of fun destinations, including Sea World, San Diego Zoo, La Jolla and Balboa Park. The property was very comfortable for our family of five and provided excellent kitchen activity. Would definitely use again.
5.0
Our family had a great time at the Dollhouse. The location is perfect - 30 second walk to the beach is key with a 2 year old :) The apartment had everything you'd need + parking was a huge plus!
5.0
Just one block from the beach!! Nancy has organized and outfitted this place with everything you will need to cook, relax and enjoy the beach. All kitchen appliances and utensils are high quality, too! Even the towels are perfect. Beds are comfy. Beach decor compliments the cottage. Plenty of beach chairs and toys. Easy communication between us, Nancy, the owner, and Kimberly, the property manager. They checked to see if we had everything we needed! Seems silly to mention, but, the cottage has toilet paper, paper towels, ziplocks, spices, coffee filters, etc. And, finally, BIG BONUS-there’s garage parking AND an extra parking spot large enough for a big SUV. We will definitely come back here again!
5.0
Excellent property and location. will come again
5.0
We are a family of 4, and this was our first trip to San Diego. The place was fantastic! The location really made our trip, being so close to the beach, we couldn't have picked a better location. The owner and property manager were great with all of our needs, and the welcome package of information was so appreciated! The place was equipped with everything we needed for beach days, and it was nice having Belmont Park and the new playground just a short walk down the boardwalk! We couldn't have asked for a better location! We are hoping to visit again!
5.0
We (our 2 and 7 year old children, my wife and and myself) stayed in the Dollhouse in August. The apartment is perfectly equipped with everything a family with young children needs (especially the washing machine and dryer are very helpful). We went to the beach every day and to Belmont park multiple times, so being able to reach these spots within minutes (Pacific Ocean < 1 minute, Mission Bay 3 minutes, Belmont park 5 minutes) saved us some precious vacation time. Nancy is a wonderful hostess. When we had questions, she reacted within minutes, and she even made an olive oil cake for us! We will never forget our vacation in the Dollhouse, and are already thinking about coming back in the future.
5.0
It was great to be just one street from the beach and close to restaurants. The property manager was helpful and we were allowed to get in a bit early. The only drawback was that it was the hottest week of the year and the unit has no AC. Not their fault but even with fans it was pretty uncomfortable during our time. I should have read the fine print better. I'm sure most of the year it would be just fine.
5.0
Excellent place!
5.0
The apartment was comfortable, clean and well-stocked with essentials. It was a hot week and we appreciated the ceiling fans and window fans in every room. You really can’t beat the location (steps from the beach and a short walk to Belmont Park). I was able to fit our Mazda CX-5 in the garage after several attempts to get it lined up right, so I wouldn’t try anything bigger. But the extra parking spot is super close and works for a larger car. It’s so helpful to have an extra parking spot by the beach! There is no direct ocean view from the apartment, but it’s more private than the other units - it’s upstairs over the garage so you don’t have people walking past all day. Would definitely rent this place again.
5.0
Two friends and I stayed here. There was absolutely enough room for us to be comfortable. You cannot beat the location. Not only would I recommend this place, but I genuinely hope I get to stay here again!
5.0
The Doll house was great! Clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, well stocked perfect parking, great location. Nancy and her manager Kimberly are wonderful we didn’t want to leave and can’t want to go back!!!!
5.0
This property was fantastic! It was exactly as it was listed- it was clean, comfortable and well stocked! The location was perfect, 30 second walk to the beach and just a short drive to the airport and into downtown. I had a special visit with my daughter, who is stationed on Coranado and it was the perfect mix of seeing San Diego and all it has to offer and relaxing in this great property! I hope to be back soon and I definitely hope to stay at the Dollhouse again!
10.0
The Doll house was great! Clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, well stocked perfect parking, great location. Nancy and her manager Kimberly are wonderful we didn’t want to leave and can’t want to go back!!!!
5.0
The accommodations were perfect: location from beach, amenities, and cleanliness. Owners were very accommodating and helpful. Would highly recommend!
10.0
This property was fantastic! It was exactly as it was listed- it was clean, comfortable and well stocked! The location was perfect, 30 second walk to the beach and just a short drive to the airport and into downtown. I had a special visit with my daughter, who is stationed on Coranado and it was the perfect mix of seeing San Diego and all it has to offer and relaxing in this great property! I hope to be back soon and I definitely hope to stay at the Dollhouse again!
10.0
The accommodations were perfect: location from beach, amenities, and cleanliness. Owners were very accommodating and helpful. Would highly recommend!
5.0
We loved this spot! You are just steps away from the beach, but tucked away from crowds and noise. Belmont Park and the Bonita Cove Playground are just short walks away, and our girls loved both. The property was clean and the perfect size for our small family.
5.0
The home was exactly as advertised. The location was great. The rental is on the smaller side but totally worked for us. The owner communicated in a very timely fashion and was very responsive. We didn't have any issues. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Was amazing- everything we needed was provided- beds are amazingly comfortable. Quiet and perfect for a couple!
5.0
What a great property for our small family of four! Just the right size and so close to the beach that it was easy to go back for lunch or the restroom. Would definitely visit again!
5.0
This is a great little property! Literally 30 seconds walk (at most) to beach. Quiet location but only a short walk to restaurants, Belmont Park, etc. Owner and property manager were fantastic! We will be back!
5.0
Fantastic location, very comfortable and cozy accommodations and super hosts. We really enjoyed our stay - listing description is accurate and the dollhouse fit the 5 of us really well
5.0
We enjoyed our SanDiego trip from start to finish. This property is perfectly located for walks on the beach with plenty of restaurants nearby. The dollhouse is charming and had everything we needed for our stay, including a garage to park In. The area is friendly, casual, and beautiful. We will definitely return.
5.0
A great beach stay!
5.0
This unit was exactly as described with full amenities to make our vacation effortless, very comfortable and convenient. We appreciate the cleanliness and attention to detail. All beds, pillows and couches were very comfortable. We also enjoyed the beach amenities to make beach days comfortable including beach towels, umbrellas and chairs. We cook during our vacation and this unit had all utensils needed. Thank you to Kimberly and her cleaning staff that did a great job preparing this unit for our family vacation.
5.0
We were excited to see the Dollhouse available when we were looking to go back to San Diego for Fall break. We had stayed there 2 years ago and loved it. The only sort of negative was having to share a washer/dryer with the big house so we were excited to see that the Dollhouse has its own set now! Made things easier. They do a great job keeping the whole place clean, and the kids loved the loft. And you can’t beat the location - steps from beach and a short walk to Belmont Park. Hope to be back in future years!
5.0
for a relaxing and fun beach vacation. The "dollhouse" was perfect for our family. The beds were comfortable, the living room gave a great place to gather and the kitchen included everything we needed. Having a washer/dryer was an added bonus. The boogie boards, chairs, balls, frisbees, etc allowed for lots of fun at the beach. Kimberly the property manager was prompt and responsive when we had questions. We hope to be back soon!
5.0
The location of the property is ideal for quick and easy access to Mission Beach. If you are looking for a beach getaway this is the place. There is a paved path that runs along the beach for walking, running, biking etc. We used it every day to get various places by foot.
We would definitely like to stay at this property again if we visit San Diego and are in need of a beach getaway.
5.0
Cute small family friendly apartment. Close to beach. Only recommendation would be to change the shower head.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Mission Beach?
The average price for a rental in Mission Beach is $707 per night. This rental is $238 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Light\/Bright Dollhouse, Seconds to Beach\/Bay, High Ceilings, 2 Parking, Sleeps 5. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Light\/Bright Dollhouse, Seconds to Beach\/Bay, High Ceilings, 2 Parking, Sleeps 5. Enjoy the water!
Is Light\/Bright Dollhouse, Seconds to Beach\/Bay, High Ceilings, 2 Parking, Sleeps 5 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Light\/Bright Dollhouse, Seconds to Beach\/Bay, High Ceilings, 2 Parking, Sleeps 5?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, balcony / patio, tv, and family friendly.
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