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Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand

Condo with kitchen, steps from Mission Beach

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand

Summary:
Just steps to the sand! 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 (a queen, and a sofa bed). 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 shared with other guests.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Quiet hours are 10pm weekdays and 11pm weekends

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 625201, STR-03638L

About the area

San Diego

Located near the beach, this condo is in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Beverly Beach Garden - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben's Beach Bungalow 2, 100 Steps to Sand located?

Located in Mission Beach, this condo building is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close and so fun!

Just feet from the sand and has everything you'll need for a fun getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property was perfectly located. We’ve been to Mission Beach many times and knew exactly where it was. The furniture has changed since the photos and I was kind of looking forward to the chaise on the couch in the photo. “Recently renovated” not sure what that means, maybe different furniture but the floors are worn and the baseboards scuffed. The description also says patio is solely for your use but that’s not the case either. We didn’t mind as the users were using it when we weren’t. The portable AC unit did a fine job keeping the whole place cool even though they have it set up in the dining room. We just had the two ceiling fans going to circulate the air. All in all a great place to stay while in Mission Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!

It was the perfect location! Steps to the beach, which was super convenient to make food/drinks, use the restroom, etc. Super comfortable bed and pillows! It even had beach chairs and extra towels. Very comfortable, and we had everything we needed! The lock to get in and out is easy to use, but the door knob is a little tricky to get use to. Only complaint was how loud the people were upstairs. You can hear every footstep. Couch is different than in the picture, but we didn't care. It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

This place place is perfect to enjoy both the bay and the ocean excellent location parking spot and everyone is very friendly in this little complex i would definitely recommend it to my friend and family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great stay at Ben’s beach bungalow. The location is great and an amazing value. The property was just as described- maybe even bigger then we anticipated. The check in process was very easy and great communication with the host. The parking is as described and best for smaller cars- we didn’t want to risk our van so we found street parking fairly easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M., Thousand Oaks, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Beach Stay

Enjoyed our bungalow while staying safe during COVID-19. Nice to be near the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary vacation

This was a great little place very close to the beach and the bay. Lots of restaurants and shops. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beach getaway

We were visiting our son for family weekend and this property was the perfect place to stay. It was close to the beach (actually only 86 steps!) and many restaurants, super clean and the host was extremely communicative from the minute we booked. We would absolutely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Location

The property is a great location! The property management team was very responsive and helpful!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Thin walls and ceilings

The furniture in the picture does not match the actual furniture at the VRBO the walls and ceilings are paper thin. The people above us were up making noise at all hours of the night. Especially between 2:00 AM and 4:00Am. The garage is on for a small vehicle at best. You can see scuff marks all over the wall where people have tried to park. The location is very good and the property was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

catrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great spot for the location. Whoever stays upstairs had a kid who ran 24-7. Good thing we dodnt spend much time in the room. The place is clean and has beach items available for use.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet clean great location

Check in and communication was easy and smooth. Place was clean and quiet. Definitely recommend this stay if visiting the PB area. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

easy and convenient

a great, easy last-minute stay; host could not have been more accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surfs Up

Great location to surf and play in the beach. Communication with property management was great.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect stay

This property is exactly as shown in the pictures. Perfect size for my wife and me, and it couldn’t be in a better location. The beach is 30 seconds away, and so many good places to eat are only about a 10 minute walk. We didn’t need or want anything more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Sweet

When I was choosing the the it states 100 feet from the beach and I kid you not it was everything that they had summarized about the rental is true no fault statements my family and I had the best time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Labor Day getaway!!

We had an absolutely wonderful 5 night stay in this awesome bungalow! We have rented many places on this beach over the years (26) and this was by far our favorite. Yes it is a bit older (we love the relaxed charm) however it was clean, cozy, and accessible to everything! We enjoyed using the grill several nights and overall relaxing in our private bungalow. We really appreciated the "extra" touches such as: plenty of towels, nice beach items for use, keyless entry, fans, coffee pot, toaster and plenty of cooking utensils. They aren't stingy with essentials as some rentals have been, such as plenty of paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, toilet paper, spices and garbage bags. We can't wait to book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Katelyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ben’s bungalow 2

Location is great. Photos did not match the online booking photos. Condo stated that it would be fully stocked. There were only two bathroom mismatched towels. We booked as a family of 4 so this was disappointing. Having a decent set of towels would have made a greater impression. Would have been nice to have a broom available, sandy feet at the beach all week can get old.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Loved the location

Steps away from the beach. 30 minute walk to Belmont Park. It was Christmas time, so Belmont Park was beautifully decorated. Grocery store was 10 minutes to walk. Plenty of Mom and Pop restaurants to choose from. There’s a local coffee shop two blocks away went there every morning chatted with the owners had great coffee and pastries. Would definitely stay at this location again. FYI, parking can be challenging in the summertime. There weren’t that many people at the beach during the Christmas holiday we were able to find street parking. The parking spaces are rather small. If you have a large vehicle, you would need to park on the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

We've been to San Diego many times and this was probably one of the best places we've been to. The host always responded quickly if we had any questions. The place really is just a minute walk up to the beach. The grocery store is a couple minute driving and there are many bars and restaurants walking distance. There are a couple laundromats not too far but didn't end up using them. There were plenty of basics such as towels, bedding and kitchen essentials. The extras that we loved were some chairs, umbrella and boogie boards for the beach. Parking was a little tight with our SUV but we made it work. Overall, just really loved the atmosphere of the place inside and out. Plenty of room for my husband and I and our two teenagers. Hope to stay there again on a future visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location and Convenience, but Some Drawbacks

Overall, we had a very positive experience staying here. The location was absolutely fantastic, situated in a vibrant neighborhood with plenty of attractions and the beach within walking distance. It was also easily accessible, making it a breeze to get around the city. We had no trouble finding the property, and it was convenient for Uber pickups and drop-offs. Upon arrival, we were pleased with the overall cleanliness of the property. It was clear that the place had been well-maintained in terms of hygiene, which made for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was particularly well-equipped, stocked with all the utensils and appliances one could need. This allowed us to prepare our own meals, which I highly recommend as a way to save money during your stay. (There is a grocery store super close) However, there were some issues that detracted from the experience. The photos on the listing were not entirely accurate. While the property was clean, it didn't quite match the polished, modern look depicted in the pictures. There was a handful of scuff marks on the walls and the sofa showed signs of wear, which was a bit disappointing given the expectations set by the photos. Additionally, we encountered a sugar ant problem in the kitchen upon arrival. While this was only a minor inconvenience, it was still an unwelcome surprise. For now, it's a fine choice if you're looking for a convenient and practical place to stay, but be prepared for a few imperfections.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Pablo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

62 steps to the beach.

So my S/O & I booked this place after reading multiple reviews and proximity to the beach. Communication with host was a breeze as was finding the bungalow. The place is pretty much as advertised, small, quaint and perfect for the two of us. It was nothing fancy as these beach bungalows are a little on the older side but it lent itself to the charm. She and I enjoyed strolls on the beach every morning and evening. The location was pretty good as it’s close to everything; grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants etc. Bungalow also had plenty of beach supplies too such as chairs, umbrellas and boogey boards (we brought our own). **A note regarding parking** for those of you reading this review, unless you have exceptional parking skills (I do…former delivery driver lol) I do NOT recommend driving anything bigger than a small SUV or crossover as the parking spot is tiny and alley way is very narrow. There are a few things that could be improved on to make stays more pleasant for future renters: 1st was the screen on the security door was torn and we were not able to use it as in leaving door open to enjoy outside weather as flies would constantly get into bungalow. 2nd: The kitchen could use a little updating as in a new toaster that actually works & some more kitchen supplies; maybe one or two extra pans, cutlery and basic kitchen staples…a spice here or there. On our 2nd or 3rd night, a group of young adults came walking in from public sidewalk, came into our courtyard and helped themselves to relaxing on our patio and using outdoor shower. They busted the latch to the little wooden gate to courtyard in the process. It was a little off putting as I know they were not staying on the property. All of this though would not deter us from staying here again. The week we spent here was relaxing and a much needed break for the both of us. Pablo & Melissa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

The house was very clean and comfortable, we met a staff member and she was very nice and welcoming. The property was beautiful and we were only a few steps from the sand, it was so convenient and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet weekend away

Great location. As many reviews stated, furniture is different from pictures but still nice. Easy access to beach and bay with everything u need to enjoy. Parking was tight but we rented a small car at the advice of owner so it was perfect! Great deal for the cost. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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