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Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.

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View of Bedroom 1 from the living area. Beach Towels.
Comfortable Queen Bed - Bedroom One
Large private deck with BBQ and dining for 6.
For those few winter nights... A cozy gas fireplace.
Cosy lounge with throws and feather stuffed cushions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.

* Note - If this property is booked, or does not suite your needs, please see my other Mission Bay Rentals - VRBO #379170 and #657994

INTERIOR DETAILS

This cozy cottage has a casual, beachy feel with vintage touches throughout. The original wooden floors and open layout give the home plenty of character, while the large kitchen makes it easy to gather for meals.

The kitchen offers quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a freestanding island, along with all the basics you’ll need to cook most meals at home.

The lounge is open and relaxed, with slipcovered sofa and armchairs, chandeliers for a touch of charm, a freestanding gas fireplace, and a Smart TV with YouTubeTV included.

Each of the two bedrooms features a queen bed with soft linens and down bedding to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep.

The bathroom, located between the bedrooms, has a vintage-style vanity, tub/shower combo, and simple tile finishes.

Exterior Details
A private wooden deck and surrounding palm trees create a laid-back outdoor space. The deck has a dining table with seating for six, umbrella for shade, barbecue patio, and ambient lighting for evenings outside.

This is a relaxed, lived-in beach cottage. Perfect for guests who appreciate comfort, charm, and an easygoing coastal vibe.

The cottage is located in the ideal location, one house away from the bay and a 2 min walk to the ocean. Close to many restaurants, bars, shopping but private enough to have your own space.


The property has parking for one small vehicle in a free standing garage. Free street parking is generally available 1-4 blocks from the property if you have a second car or if your car does not fit in the garage. There are maps in the information binder that can help you find parking.

Please note that on holidays and summer weekends, parking is difficult and you may have to park 5-8 blocks away if your car doesn't fit in the garage.

Everyone wants to be at the beach! :)

Air Conditioning is mini-split unit located in the main living area. With the use of fans, it keeps the cottage cool most of the year. It can still get hot during a heat wave.

FYI... Only about 1% of the properties in Mission Beach have central Air Conditioning.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash any dishes you use during your stay. A few coffee cups are no problem, but please do not leave a full meal’s worth of dishes for our cleaners to handle.
Leave all used linens on the beds (This helps us spot any stains that need treatment)
Start a load of towels/bathmat in the washer (This small step makes a big difference!)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 620122, STR-01025L

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 popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Waterfront Park and Birch Aquarium are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.?

As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach. on 11 June 2026 start from AU$666, 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 Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Cottage... The Perfect place to be at the Beach. located?

Located in Mission Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Bay. Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk 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. 113 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect spot near the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. A cute little cottage by the sea. Very family friendly for littles and a cute stroll to the beach no longer than 5 min.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental. It was so nice to have a washer/dryer and a dedicated parking space. Thank you Molly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house - perfect location, well-stocked, cute touches like a gas stove in the living room, all the beach supplies you could need! I would definitely rent this place again. This is a rental that feels like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was delightful. Fully stocked kitchen, great outdoor space, well-designed space in general. Loved the location on Mission Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with a secluded outdoor space perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon snack. Location to the beach & bay can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great with access to bayfront & oceanfront sides of beach, house was great and had everything needed to enjoy stay. Our Prius car rental fit perfectly in garage space. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Great spa right down the street. Host provided great area suggestions & was responded quickly to our inquiries.
Picture from kitchen view to main living area of house
Sunset view on Mission Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rishabh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The listing was inaccurate-1. The house smelled bad2. OId condition including flooring3. Ocean was not visible4. The backyard had no sunlight
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Great stay!

Perfect home in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was cute and comfortable, owner was very responsive and location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert A.

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

Great little cottage

Really comfortable and cute with a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Loved the cottage!! Trecommend this p

bedding was amazing the entire place was charming. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Perfect Dan Diego getaway

The beach cottage was beautiful, well maintained, and comfortable. The location was perfect for getting to either beach or up to the strip for some food. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Cute Bungalow

Loved the location of this home. Plenty of room for my husband and two teens.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jesse t.

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

Great Cottage!

Great rental option and we will be back. We loved the location and distance from the bay and beach. The house is fantastic with all the beach gear to save the day. My only small issues is that the pillows are very thin and not good for side sleepers oh well. Next time I’ll buy my own. Everything else was fantastic and we left happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

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

Loved it!!!

Close to beach, bay, shopping, and restaurants. Perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Perfect place!

Our stay at this cottage was wonderful. It was beautifully decorated and beds were comfy!! Molly was very attentive and the location was perfect!! Steps away from the bay and ocean. Our kids live in San Diego so this location was perfect to get to everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

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

Perfect Beach Bungalow

This was a beautifully refinished house inside which was perfect for the four of us. Very close to both Mission Bay and the ocean. The traffic noise was the only negative thing but not bad. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula y.

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

Excellent!

Perfect location, so close to such great restaurants, private and quiet for being on main road, so amazingly close to the beach and loved the decor! Having a garage to park was a great perk as well. I would definitely recommend staying at Molly's. You will love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Best stocked place ever!

We’ve been going to Mission bay for years and years and we LOVE THIS PLACE! The location is perfect and has everything you need! Paddle board for the kids, well stocked kitchen and linens and just generally wonderful!! The patio is tropical and private and always shady!! We will be returning for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JD S.

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

Great place to stay

This was a fantastic place to stay for our family of four. The bay was on the one side only a few steps away, and the beach was on the other side. The only “downside” is parking. There is a small garage, but our suv would not fit so we had to park on the street, which was fine but when the street sweepers came we had to move and then lost our spot. Minor detail, still a 5/5, would totally go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne C.

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

Beach house

We enjoyed the cottage very much The patio could use a clean up around the fence. The palm trees need stimming as there are lots of dead fronds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brody D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip to Pacific Beach exceeded all of our expectations starting with our accommodations. The cottage we stayed in was perfect.!! it was clean. It had everything we could possibly need for our temporary beach life we were experiencing.. I loved the privacy and we really liked how it was decorated with some of that old rustic vibe. The location was perfect as well.! Grocery store right down the street less than two minutes to get to the water which made it nice in case we had to run back to the pad for something we may have forgot. We were an absolute paradise in my opinion. Definitely would recommend to anybody.. we will be rebooking this exact same cottage next summer. It was sooooo nice! The kitchen was beautiful and very functional. Also, really glad we had a garage to park in,We had to rent a vehicle while we were there and I know parking in that area can be really difficult. At the end of the day, we were extremely grateful and happy with everything about staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Birthday Celebration at the Beach

The owner is awesome to work with and this cottage is adorable, comfortable and CLEAN!!! I loved the special touches such as fresh flowers, the chalk board at the door greeting us, and the chilled champagne. I loved how the house was decorated and it had everything we needed-oh, the fireplace, the private patio and bikes were a biggie for me too. My mom enjoyed her visit so much she is renting the cottage this year. I enjoyed it so much i wanted to eat in vs. go out for dinner.

About the host

Hosted by Molly McCrackin

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I was born in England and Ivey, my husband in South Africa. We moved to The States 23 years ago and have called it home ever since,. We live in Solana Beach, have two children of 21 and 17 and two Jack Russell Terriers.
We love outdoor sports/activities adventure and travel and combine all on trips as often as possible.
We have two other vacation rental 379170, which is next door to this listing and 657994 on Pismo Court which we also completely remodeled. I love the whole process from demo through to interior decor and am hands on at every stage. I hope it shows how much thought I put into you having the perfect place to stay while visiting Mission Beach.
I hope my mission will be accomplished.
Have a wonderful stay.
Shaz :)

Why they chose this property

I wanted this cottage at first sight. It had such 'lovely bones' and I was fortunate enough to be able to demo and then nurture into the most adorable place. It is located next door to our other vacation rental VRBO # 379170.

What makes this property unique

Restored beautiful old wooden floors add to the charm of the cottage.

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