Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything

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A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of a contemporary building.
A patio with a gray sectional sofa, a fire feature, and a brick floor.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a grey sofa, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mission Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest 2 Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hallway

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belmont Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Draft Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pennant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything on 12 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,727, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place- so nice to be able to walk right to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Thanks so much for your review, Emily! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to welcome you back again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Very clean. Enjoyable home
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Parking in the garage was practically impossible. The unit was clean and convenient. It was very crowded and not much outdoor space.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Shannon! We’re glad to hear you found our home clean and conveniently located. We’re sorry you had trouble parking in the garage. While it is narrow, we do list the dimensions and note the details on our listing for full transparency ahead of time. We maximize our outdoor space with outdoor dining, sectional sofa, and a fire pit to enjoy all this space has to offer. We aim to provide full transparency of our space in our listing photos as well. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a 5-star stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thanks so much for your review, Robert! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to welcome you back again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location fully stocked for all beach activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thank you! Come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great for a relaxing family getaway
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us, Diane!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach retreat for the whole family!

This charming beach rental is well stocked both inside and with beach gear. It was the perfect choice for our family vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for your review, Susie! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to welcome you back again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay overall was great. The home was clean and listing pictures were accurate. Walk to the bay was short and so easy with kids. Parking is a pain but overall our stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review, Kortney! Parking at the beach can be tight, we apologize for any hassle. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great time!

We've enjoyed staying at the property. It is very well kept, clean and great location. Thank you!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Time

This property is well appointed and offered a great location with first class accommodations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Diego stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were very communicative, friendly and helpful with all of our requests. The place was quiet, very clean and comfortable--in addition to being walkable to the beach and many restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Thank you for your great review. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent vacation rental for my family.

We loved our stay in Balboa 816, it was perfect for my family. It was very clean and had everything we needed to make our Easter meal. Location is great and our favorite place was the sunny patio. Drift was easy to work with and was quick to answer our questions. We will be back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

All four of us really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall break vacation

Great location. Easy to get to all major areas. Parking is tough, and in flight path. But otherwise no complaints and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent property, excellent location

This was an excellent property, easy owners to work with. Easy access to the beaches on the bay and on the ocean. I admit, from the listing, I thought we would be right on the beach. We were about 100 yards and several units off the beach. But it was still an excellent location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Getaway

Fun had by all - great location, convenient to everything. Ages 2 - 70 enjoyed. House is well appointed with comfortable amenities. Would not hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your great review, Genevieve! We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 4th Week

Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the Sun

Great trip. loved the place. host was responsive. if you have a car larger than a compact plan on walking to overnight parking but you walk past restaurants and market so made it convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Thank you for your great review, Spencer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great atmosphere

Nice place—renovated recently. Only negative was garage not big enough for our midsize suv. Parking on july4 weekend not easy. Patio was nice after a long day. House amenities were very thoughtful
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words—we’re so glad you enjoyed the home, especially the patio and amenities! We appreciate you pointing out the parking experience. We do list the garage dimensions in the listing and note that it’s most suitable for compact vehicles, but we understand how challenging parking can be during busy holiday weekends. We will continue to accurately inform our guests so they can plan accordingly. Thank you again for staying with us—we’d love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with family

My family and I spent 4 days in this rental over fall break. We had a great time. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, so we were able to make all of our meals. It's very spacious, so there was plenty of room for all 5 of us to be comfortable. It was easy to get to ocean side of Mission to enjoy the beach, but located on the bay side, so a bit quieter. I would definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you for your great review! We look forward to hosting your family again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a turn-key vacation rental, and steps from the Bay, we did not interact with the host, but the communication from the management company was super Clear! Also, the Garage would not fit our SUV so bring a smaller car. Would love to rent again, should we be in the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

Delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest neighborhood near the beach!

Enjoyed a weekend here with girlfriends! The beds were comfy and we loved having three bathrooms. The neighborhood is so cute and an easy walk to the beach and bay. Property managers were super responsive when we reached out with questions. We couldn't get the fire pit to work which was a bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your great review, Jesska! We'll make sure to check the fire pit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Unit is in a great location, but outside fire pit did not work, spray hose had numerous large leaks, light switches in bedrooms did not work, tv in master did not work, WiFi was hit or miss
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at our property. We truly value your input and apologize for any inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We're pleased to inform you that all the issues you mentioned have been thoroughly addressed and resolved. The problems with the fire pit and TV seemed to be user error as both worked upon inspection. Additionally, the large leaks in the spray hose have been fixed, and the light switches in the bedrooms have been repaired to ensure they are functioning as intended. We understand the importance of having reliable WiFi, and we've taken steps to improve its stability so that it is no longer hit or miss. We hope that despite the initial setbacks, you could still enjoy our property's great location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Balboa Escape

We loved our Drift Mission Beach accomodation. Fully equipped, great location and totally updated decor. They thought of everything! Only downside was the 2nd bedroom bed & mattress. Bed too small & mattress not very comfortable. Otherwise an excellent vacation property and would highly recommend.
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