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Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!

Family-friendly cottage in San Diego

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Modern, light kitchen
Breakfast nook!
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 559.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Belmont Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!

The perfect place for your perfect beach vacation! This Mission Beach charmer is just 3 doors down from Mission Bay and just a minute's walk to the ocean, Belmont Park and the famous Big Dipper Roller Coaster, as well as many restaurants/activities. The location couldn't be more central!
Great for a family of 4 or two couples. The large patio allows for a great place to relax or have a BBQ! And the one-car garage is a commodity in Mission Beach. With hardwood floors, lots of light in the living room, a flat screen TV, fully stocked kitchen, free wi-fi, and all the beach equipment you will need (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, beach towels), this is a great place to spend your next vacation. Just bring your flip flops and sunscreen!
We have beach cruisers, a 2 person kayak and paddle boards available for a nominal rental fee, ready for your use when you arrive. Each unit has exclusive use of their own side of the patio with patio table and 4 chairs. Black out curtains in the bedroom are a plus for sleeping in or snoozing after a fun day in the sun.
And if you have a baby, we offer free use of our pack and play, umbrella stroller and portable high chair!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes! Children of any age are welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
With permission from owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the patio, never inside please!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all soiled laundry in a pile (on bathroom floor, if damp). Please wash all dishes. They can be left to dry on the counter. Throw away all excessive trash. Can leave one can 1/2 full.
Please fold up pull out couch bed, if used.
Please turn off AC, sign out of all streaming channels, lock doors and windows, return remote control to where you found it. Be sure garage door closes behind you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest to complete rental waiver and submit a copy of current driver's license.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 605101, STR-01460L
Property # 487101vb

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Travelling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Belmont Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bahia Point Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Beachy Cottage in the heart of Mission Beach! Close To EVERYTHING! located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Belmont Park and Mission Beach. Mission Bay is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place and so close to the beach. Owner was very responsive to questions before booking. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and location for my husband and I. House had everything we wanted!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Stay

Perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the cottage was everything we imagined it to be! Our expectations were exceeded & we cannot wait to stay again! The cottage is perfect for our small family, plus two dogs. The accommodations were very clean. The location was perfect for us to be able to walk along the bay or to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Weekend get away

Great location and house! Lots of amenities/supplies at the house. Exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Getaway Cottage

Fantastic location, clean house, and we had an awesome trip! Thanks Karin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garage space is extremely tight and should be mentioned if renting a vehicle. Ensuring the garage door opener or key pad work (key pad had dead batteries and door opener worked sporadically). Minimal to make your stay feel homie (I.e. extra blankets and pillows).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our 15th anniversary trip. The house was perfect for a couple and the location was fantastic, it was close enough to walk to the beach or the bay but be out of the way of heavy foot traffic. We enjoyed the front patio every morning and evening, shade and a nice breeze from the bay. The garage was a bit tight even for our smaller suv, but it did fit and we could still access the beach gear that was in there. The fact that there was AC was fantastic, after a day at the beach AC feels great. We were able to walk right over and eat something without driving anywhere, but the grocery was only 2 miles away if you like to cook in house. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Excellent cottage and location

Excellent location and cottage
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Great location close to the beach and perfect for our family vacaction

We spent 5 days here in November for a family vacation with our 2 year old son and had a great time. The location was perfect with just a short walk to the beach and Belmont Park. We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

suzanne b.

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

Close to beach

Weather was rainy and cool, but our cottage was cozy and warm! Location was good for beach walking and getting to places in San Diego, LaJolla, Pacific Beach and Ocean BeachWould recommend this host/property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed

We really enjoyed our stay. Very convenient to water and boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Great location

I loved how we were able to rent bikes and stand up paddleboards...used the bikes a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Very clean, great location, had everything we needed for a fun long weekend.

This property is very clean, very spacious. The owner was very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Quaint and convenient

Great choice for our Mission Beach stay! Easy to get to the very active beach side and even easier to access the quiet bay side. Comfy bed, nice bathroom and kitchen — and a great value for the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great spot and place!

Fantastic!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariel C.

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

Great location, cute place!!

The location is great! Walking distance to the marina and beach, the park, coffee, food. Paddleboards at the rental were super convenient we were able to just pick up and go. The rental was clean and the patio was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Great Spot!

We really enjoyed our stay! It is walking distance from Belmont Park and the Bay. The park across the street is great for kids and the Italian restaurant across the street is very good. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. We would definitely love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Great space and access

The property was nicely appointed and provided plenty of room for us. We liked the quick access to the beach and fast path to get to the freeway. The area was largely very quiet day and night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had such a great stay here! Karin was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The house was lovely and in such a perfect location. Could not be happier!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

Central location- perfect for long weekend

We stayed on Mission Beach for a long weekend celebrating our anniversary. It was perfect. Easy access to everything. The house was very clean and perfect for the two of us. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Pandemic Respite and back in touch with beauty of nature.

An easy relaxing stay, with all the home comforts. The location was marvelous. There was a lot of home comforts with books and games and everything you need in the kitchen including a pod coffee machine! Very well managed property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Anita G.

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

Family Visit

We picked this property since it had a garage & our 2021 Ford Explorer fit! The kitchen was like I was at home - it had anything and everything a person could want! We loved the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

aly a., Kirkland WA

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

Wonderful cottage!

We had a great vacation! Karin was super responsive and a great host! We could walk or ride bikes most anywhere! She had everything we needed - beach chairs, towels, etc!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon W.

Fantastic

Had a great time with my Son and girlfriend. Great place for a getaway, and amazing location. I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by Karin Watkins

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My husband, Mark, and I are proud to be the owners of Island Court Cozy Cottage! We purchased this property in June of 2013 and have been enjoying our role as property managers and vacation hosts! We both grew up in San Diego and went to college here so we know the area well! We have 2 kids, ages 25 and 22 now, and have been creating many memories with them in our cottage, when it is not already reserved!

Why they chose this property

We chose this cottage because we love hanging out in Mission Beach! There seems to be something to do for everyone! We looked at properties for a year and half and knew this would be perfect for us the moment we saw it! We loved the front patio, just being able to relax there with a good book or BBQ with friends. We also felt the location was ideal, as it is within walking distance of everything we like to do ~ biking on the boardwalk, taking the kids to the roller coaster, swimming in the ocean or jogging along the bay... We've had a lot of fun remodeling and creating a comfortable, beachy home away from home, always looking for ways to make it even more perfect for our guests!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location!!! So close to everything! Beach rental shops on the same block (or if you don't want to pay the higher prices, we have 4 beach cruisers, a kayak and 2 paddle boards available to rent for next to nothing!!) We also have baby items for your use, including a pack and play, high chair, and umbrella stroller. Washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen, garage, wi-fi, videos, AC, boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs and beach towels all included. And I am always available if you have any questions or need anything! It is my pleasure taking good care of my guests!!!

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