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Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this condo in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be steps from Mission Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Mission Bay. .This condo is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 8 min walk
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 12 min walk
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand

Summary:
Just steps to the sand, this property has recently been completely updated to provide you with the feel of luxury. Take our boogie boards and beach equipment out for the day and come home to grill on your private front porch or walk to the restaurants in Pacific Beach. This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 4 in two beds. 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 recently renovated 1BR is typical Mission Beach. Efficient use of space maximizes the sense of space. A queen in the bedroom and full pull out in the living room provide the sleeping arrangements. You have a fully stocked kitchen with all you could need to prep (pots, pans, utensils, blender, toaster, microwave, oven, stove and service for up to 6 guests).

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex with 3 long term and 3 vacation rentals. The patio in the picture is not shared; it is solely for your use.

The Neighborhood:
Mission Beach is an amazing coastal community designed around "courts" with all of the residences facing one another across a sidewalk. That design creates a cozy and homey feel (and also limits the amount of car traffic) making Mission Beach the ideal spot to "live at the beach".

Enjoy several miles of long, flat boardwalks for riding bikes or skateboards or just going on a stroll at sunset. Restaurants, bars and amusement parks are all within walking distance. And of course, the beach on one side to surf or the bay on the other for more casual water play (unless you decide to kayak, stand-up paddle board or sail...all rental options are just minutes away).

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 midsized 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.

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

Interaction with Guests:
We are a self-service destination (check-in details will be sent 3 days prior to arrival). However, we are also a full-service, professional management company (that has been a Superhost/Preferred Partner for over 4 years running) and we are just a phone call/text/email away and have agents that are almost never more than 10 minutes away should a need arise.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features books and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

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

Pets not 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 fire extinguisher and 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
Property Registration Number 625201, STR-02770L

Property is also known as

Whiting 717 · Mission Beach Bungalow~steps to Sand
Cozy Mission Beach Bungalow 150 Steps to Sand~Patio
Cozy Mission Beach Bungalow 150 Steps to Sand With Private Patio
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Ben's Beach Bungalow 1, 150 Steps to Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelli V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy in a great location
Wanted a mini vacation close to the beach. Ben’s Beach Bungalow fit the bill. The short walk to the beach allowed us to enjoy the water and sunsets. Available chairs and toys were great for us and our granddaughter. A minor negative was that we couldn’t watch TV because it seemed like the neighbor’s remote may have been controlling our monitor. TV would turn on and off randomly, and the channel would change. We had to use our laptop instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Terrific property. Wish it was more clear that air conditioning was only via a portable unit in the bedroom. That being said, the place stayed mostly cool without it and cooling the bedroom was perfect! Highly recommend! Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F., Oakland, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Ben's Beach Bungalows Are Superb!
Everything about the bungalows is perfect. Great location, clean and well appointed, everything you need for the beach and the manager is very attentive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location!!
Nice clean beautiful!! Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Great location. It is close to the beach & bay. Nice to have parking as well. Comfortable couch & kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Really easy and memorable stay! Location and place itself are A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed this place
It was clean and cozy. Extremely close to the beach, which was a huge plus. The only downside was the narrowness of the parking space. We did our best with it. I’d recommend this property to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Concerns
I’ll start off by saying the location was great and as promised - steps from the beach. When we arrived though, flies swarmed the carport. Whatever fine flies are flies. The unit was cute, like the photos. But there was ant bait and dead ants all over the kitchen. There wasn’t hot water in the kitchen - again that’s fine. But one morning I went to take a shower - no hot water, I let it run and run and it wouldn’t warm up. Oh also. Our first night there while making dinner a fuse blew and half the units power went out and I had to go flip it back on in the fuse box area that was just gross. But whatever - old unit. I ended up needing to burn some incense in the place because the bedroom smelled of strong urine. When it was time to leave we had until 10, but the cleaning lady was pacing outside waiting for us to leave at 9:30. We hurried to get our things out the door and then had the property manager texting us that the cleaning lady told them we wouldn’t leave until 1, which never happened. Anyways. We left and on the drive home I get a text that the cleaning lady told them we must have smoked INSIDE THE UNIT. I conveyed to the property manager that we did NOT and that I was offended to be accused of that having that I have a daughter I would never expose smoke to!!! No apologies. I was told I could be charged to rid the unit of the smell that I didn’t create. Just rude really. Not my cup Of tea.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N., El Sobrante CA; USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal accommodation
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend. It was great place to stay; roomy, comfortable sofa, comfortable bed, nice shower, well appointed kitchen. Just a few steps to the beach and the Ocean Front Walk. Good restaurant choices are an easy walk from the apartment. This is a great choice for a short stay. The only things missing for a longer stay is lack of washer/dryer and dishwasher. However, we did not cook any meals and didn't need to launder clothes for our weekend stay. We would definitely stay here again for future trips to San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay for Mother's Day weekend!
Exactly what we wanted! Not too fancy but cute and breezy with a very comfy bed. Perfect to have the rest of the family and grandkids in the other bottom floor unit right across the entry from us. So much better than getting a place all together. Great communication from management, if needed. Very helpful. We were able to add our daughter on the reservation mid-way, no problem. Awesome location with reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin s.

Liked: Cleanliness
memorial weekend stay
Fantastic location! Everything was exactly as explained. Great communication with host. Will look for this spot again on next visit! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
Beach bungalow was in a great location, steps away from restaurants and beach! They provided beach equipment which was great. Owner was very attentive and easy to get a hold of. Parking was perfect. We loved our mini vacation and would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to beach it was great!
The beach was great and so close, you could hear the ocean at night. Definitely rent a compact car to fit in the garage because having a designated parking spot was great. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary/Birthday Trip
If I could give more stars, I would. The most perfect place to stay! So cozy and the location is so close to the beach. The owners are so kind and answered any and every question we had, instantly. I could live there, it is so cozy. The pictures are adorable and it is even more adorable in person. So much space and the price and be beat. Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay by beach
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pacific Beach
Good location, very short walk to the beach. The host was very responsive and available. The sofa bed would not be suitable or comfortable for an adult, however our grandaughter was fine with it. The check-in instructions have been updated to make it easier to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn M., Boise USA

Liked: Cleanliness
San diego vaca
Cute, comfy, close to the beach and the bay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfy
Pleasant. I wish it had a washer dryer, but outside of that it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

jeff h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Perfect location, nice unit
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Property very nice as well as location. Adults across walk way was loud. Thought 2 men were about to fight. Language used very offensive. Understand not your issue. However, weather and facility well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
SD
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing rental!
Everything was great! Amazing vacation spot for our family for the weekend. Communication with the owner was perfectly demonstrated for all our needs. Super clean home! Seconds away from the boardwalk and beach. Restaurants & shops were all within walking distance which made things less stressful traveling with a toddler. Will definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Agnes B.

Great location
Wonderful location and perfect for a short stay. The house is sparsely furnished but that’s not a problem as we spent most of our time outside. The house looks a little worn inside and a fresh coat of paint would help. Aaron attentive and we had no big issues. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for beach get away
The location is great, right between Belmont Park & Crystal Pier. The boardwalk & beach are just steps away. The rules want your shoes off but my feet were black after the first night so the floors seemed a little dirty for such a request. There are also no rugs or mats to help with inside/outside shoe traffic in the unit. Also, you can really only use one electric appliance at a time. The coffee maker & toaster was enough to trip the fuse box. Basic necessities were provided, beach chairs, umbrella, towels, boogy boards all great to have access to as well. The couch was not a pull out, but a trundle bed. Overall happy with the unit but felt the listing was not 100% accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023