COMPLETE REMODEL+NEW PHOTOS! Additional half bath + living room A/C wall unit!
The Home 🏡
Welcome to the newly remodeled Jamaica Beach Cottage, a cozy 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom beach retreat that blends classic craftsman architecture with modern touches. Perfect for couples or families, this hidden gem is just a 1-minute walk from Mission Beach and the boardwalk, and a 2-minute walk to Mission Bay. Enjoy the beach vibe with mornings on the outdoor deck featuring a fire pit, BBQ, and dining area, as well as sunning in chaise lounges. Inside, you'll find a large kitchen, a cozy fireplace, and ceiling fans throughout. The home also has A/C to keep you comfortable on warmer days. For larger groups, there's an additional property on the lot, Roswitha's Hideaway, offering extra space.
Bedrooms
The Jamaica Beach Cottage features two beautifully appointed bedrooms with high-end linens and ceiling fans.
Queen Bedroom: This room offers a comfortable queen bed, a closet, and a convenient half bathroom.
Queen Bunkroom: This room has a queen bed on the bottom bunk and a twin XL bed on the top bunk, along with a small closet and clothes tree.
Bathrooms
Feel pampered in our well-appointed bathrooms, which include hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. A hair dryer is also provided for your convenience.
Master Bathroom: Walk-in shower
Guest Bathroom: Half bathroom with toilet
Kitchen
Our fully stocked kitchen will inspire your culinary skills, featuring all the essentials you need to make meals just like at home. It includes:
dishes, glassware, cutlery, mixing bowls, pots, and pans, blender, toaster, and two types of coffee machines
Living Room
Relax in the living room with original coved ceilings and a cozy fireplace. The perfect space for unwinding after a fun day at the beach. Includes a sleeper sofa for one more guest!
Outdoor Space
The spacious outdoor patio includes:
A large grill and fire pit
A dining table for up to 6 people
Comfortable lounge chairs
This space is ideal for enjoying meals outside with the sea breeze, playing games, or taking a post-beach nap in the loungers!
What's around? 🚗 🏖️
Located just steps away from the vibrant Mission Beach, you'll be a 1-minute walk from the boardwalk and a 2-minute walk to Mission Bay. The area offers a variety of restaurants, bars, and fun activities at Belmont Park, such as rides, arcade games, and more. Enjoy water sports like jet skiing or renting a boat on Mission Bay. You're also just a short drive from popular San Diego attractions such as SeaWorld (6 minutes), the San Diego Zoo (20 minutes), and Torrey Pines (30 minutes) for hiking or golf.
Other Things to Note 📝
Parking: There's a parking garage with 1 designated spot on the left side. Please note, guests do not have access to the right side garage.
Beach Accessories: Stored in the garage, you'll find beach chairs, boogie boards, a beach umbrella, and sand toys. There's also an outdoor shower and additional lounge cushions in the breezeway.
Upper Unit: An additional 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit is available on the second floor, perfect for larger groups or family gatherings.
Flexible Travel Plans: Enjoy the option of early check-in and late check-out for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Location📍
Enjoy the best of San Diego with easy access to:
5-minute walk to Belmont Amusement Park
10-minute walk to Crystal Pier
6-minute drive to SeaWorld
20-minute drive to the San Diego Zoo
15-minute drive to Fashion Valley shopping
30-minute drive to LEGOLAND and Torrey Pines reserve for hiking and golf
Perfect for:
Family vacations
Relaxing getaways
Staycations
Come experience all that San Diego has to offer at the Jamaica Beach Cottage, your cozy retreat by the sea!
AMENITY SUMMARY:
Indoor Amenities
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed
Second Bedroom: Bunk bed (queen on bottom, twin XL on top)
Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom with walk-in shower
1 half bath attached to the primary bedroom
Includes a sleeper sofa for one more guest!
TV with cable
Ceiling fan
High-speed Internet with Wi-Fi
Standard coffee maker
Keurig coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Dishwasher
Indoor dining seating for 5 guests
Wall heaters
A/C wall unit in main living area
Portable fans
Linens, beach, and bath towels provided
Hair dryer
Non-smoking
Baby equipment (pack 'n play, high chair, full-size crib, booster seat available for rent)
Parking: 1 reserved parking space in garage (20ft 6in x 8ft 3in, 6ft 6in garage door clearance)
Please note: Guests do not have access to the other garage
Outdoor Amenities
Patio dining for 4-6 people with large umbrella
Large outdoor grill
Propane fire pit
Beach Accessories: 4 beach chairs, 4 boogie boards, 1 beach umbrella, Sand toys
Previous Reviews:
“What can I say other than this was by far the most fun, convenient beach vacation we have experienced yet. Walk to the beach, walk back if you want to get lunch, walk to a restaurant if you don't want to cook, listen to live music at Belmont Park, relax by the fire pit at night. We did it all! The beds are great, the space is warm and inviting, and my family really relaxed and enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces.”
“Our first time to San Diego and it did not disappoint, we trekked to all the cool Mission Beach sites and went out to see the Pandas at the zoo. We also enjoyed visiting downtown and Little Italy. The beach was fantastic and still calls my name. We are coming back for sure! The Jamaica Beach Cottage was perfect for all our needs and the outdoor deck was fun to sit and relax on while barbecuing.”
Policies & What to Expect
Arrival/Departure Policy:
Check in time is 3 pm and strictly enforced. (From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, check-in is at 4pm)
Check out time is 11 am.
Please follow all instructions for your arrival and departure in our email and phone call correspondence. There is signage around the home to assist with the use of amenities and questions that you may have during your stay. We are available too, even after hours-give us a call!
Nightly Minimum Policy:
2 night minimum required in the off season.
6 nights AND a Saturday Check-in is REQUIRED during peak season (June - August). Arrival on Friday or Sunday instead may be an option.
(Please inquire if your group needs accommodations that are different as we may be able to accommodate you!)
☀️ Holiday 2025 Policy:
6 night minimum AND Saturday check-in is REQUIRED during our holiday season (December 20-January 3). One reservation CANNOT take both holidays, unless it is a 2-week reservation. There are no arrivals OR departures on Christmas or New Year's Day.
*An arrival on a Friday or Sunday may be possible, please inquire if your group needs accommodations that are different as we may be able to accommodate you!
☀️ Summer 2025 Policy:
Beginning Memorial Day to Labor Day, Saturday to Saturday is required with 6-7 night reservations. On July 4th 2025, check-in or check-out is NOT permitted. An arrival on a Friday or Sunday may be possible, please inquire if your group needs accommodations that are different as we may be able to accommodate you.
Last Minute Booking Policy:
If a guest books with us directly or on any OTA such as Airbnb and VRBO, within 72 hours of arrival, verification credentials are required. By making a payment on the reservation, the guest agrees to comply with our last minute booking policy.
To properly vet a guest with such short notice requires the following; a “selfie” photo specifically of the booking guest's face and holding either a Driver's License, Passport or State ID photo under their chin. We are just looking for a name to match and the photo on the ID to match that of the person in the selfie. This can be sent by email or text to our company email address. Additionally, we need to confirm guest details such as payment, contact information, applicable check-in time, number of guests and ages, any pets, etc.
This process is required, and if a guest refuses to comply then the reservation will be canceled. We have found this procedure to be successful in avoiding fraud, and protecting all parties! We appreciate your cooperation and we are available to help with any questions.
🐾 Pet Policy: Pets are NOT permitted at this property.
Rate Policy: Prices change on a daily basis so the rates you see today may be higher or lower when booking!
Age Policy: We do not typically rent to guests under the age of 25 or large parties. Please contact us prior to booking to see how we may accommodate your group.
After booking:
We manage properties on behalf of our owners. Upon confirming your booking, we will send you a rental agreement for your upcoming stay which you will need to complete. This agreement reviews our terms and conditions, house rules and policies, and what to expect of your stay. We will also contact you within 24 hours of the booking to obtain contact information and to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding your upcoming visit. The check-in details will not be shared until the rental agreement has been signed, payment has been made, and the guest has connected with one of our guest services agents.
In addition to completing our electronic rental agreement, you will also be required to participate in our identity verification process. The Verify Hub service is offered through Autohost; an intelligent guest screening software that automates ID verifications, background and credit checks, security deposits and more, helping to improve guest experience and safety. Please note: for the credit card verification, a $2 hold will be placed on the card to run the report. This hold will never process and will fall off automatically within 7 days.
Property Appearance:
Vacation rentals in San Diego are for the most part, second homes for the owners. Therefore, some furniture or decor may differ from what is pictured because the owners needed or wanted to replace something. Professional photos are expensive and we can not re-photograph the rental every time something is changed but we do maintain the listing content with any notable furnishing changes especially related to sleeping arrangements. (*Please note: We do not give refunds because a piece of furniture or artwork has changed)
Property Responsibilities:
If you have never stayed in a vacation rental before, we are not a hotel, WE ARE BETTER! We offer many of the same luxuries of a hotel with the comfort and space of home to share with your whole family. Our property owners are our friends and we work with each owner to offer a special, specific and ideal environment for guests to experience and enjoy. All of our homes offer similar amenities so you can expect the same experience whenever staying with us.
With that said, we need you to do your part in helping us maintain each home. Please be attentive to ALL RESPONSIBILITIES as a guest of our home. Trash/Recycling, Check-out duties, Communication to management, Replacement of keys/fobs/remotes, and Care of the home all help us give each guest and family a home to feel at home in. We appreciate your assistance in making our homes and our business unlike any other!
ALL OF OUR PROPERTIES ARE NON-SMOKING. ❌ 🚬
Noise:
This home is in a residential neighborhood and, as such, is a NOISE SENSITIVE property. Respect must be shown for the property and neighbors at all times. No loud music, parties, and or loud talking outside after 9 pm. Violation of these rules MAY result in immediate eviction from the property per your rental agreement, and/or fines from the San Diego Police. Please review your rental agreement for complete details and rules about your home!
Starter Kit/Guest Essentials:
We like our guests to feel at home as soon as they arrive! We provide a 'starter kit' to help our guests get settled without needing to rush off to the store. Our kits include: paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner, soap, linens, towels, kitchen sponges, dish soap, laundry detergent and fabric softener, dishwasher soap when applicable, trash bags, extra blankets, sometimes extra pillows, extra sheets-for sleeper sofas, hair dryers, ironing boards, kitchens fully stocked-enough for max occupancy with some extra settings, toasters, some waffle makers, blenders, tool kits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and co2/fire detectors.
So, why Nancy's Vacation Rentals? 🌟🧜♀️
We take great pride in our relationships with our guests. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and guest satisfaction drives everything we do, from seamless booking to a personalized experience that exceeds expectations. Our hospitality is our mentality and we love getting to share our homes with you!
Questions? We are here to help! 👋
Our interaction with guests by phone, email, and text are in an effort to ensure that our guests are in the know, feel prepared, and completely at ease while staying with us. We are available 7 days a week from 10a-6pm PST, and after hours in case of emergency!
