Gorgeous Cottage w/AC... The Perfect place to be at the Beach.

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Entire home

View of Bedroom 1 from the living area. Beach Towels.

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.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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San Diego, CA

Mission Bay
‪4 min walk‬
Mission Beach
‪5 min walk‬
SeaWorld
‪8 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪23 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

* 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

The owner has taken great effort to bring this cottage to exceptional standards of comfort and functionality.

Refurbished original wooden floors throughout put together with chandeliers, gourmet kitchen, and the latest home entertainment make this cottage a place you will never want to leave.

The large kitchen boosts quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, free standing island and unique charm. Italian crockery service for 8. Full range of pots, pans, utensils and serving dishes.

Open plan lounge with chandeliers, comfy slipcovered sofa and armchairs, and freestanding gas fireplace make it the perfect place to curl up with a book or watch movies. Flat screen SmartTV with YouTubeTV.

Both bedrooms feature:- Queen shabby chic poster beds with down pillows, down duvets and 450+ thread count linens. The beds are exquisite and should ensure all the rest you will need for your busy days.

The bathroom is located between the 2 bedrooms with entry from the lounge. All tiled with antique freestanding vanity, toilet, tub and shower. Clean white subway tiles and mosaic floor.

EXTERIOR DETAILS

Calm beachy colors, palms trees and a large private wooden deck make this 'the place to hang out'. Dining for 6 with umbrella. Dimmer controlled lanterns under the verandah and barbecue patio.

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 car or Small SUV in a free standing garage. Street parking is available.

Property manager

Molly McCrackin

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

San Diego, CA

What's nearby

Mission and Pacific Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mission Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mission Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 5.9 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 AleHouse - ‬8 min walk
‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬9 min walk
‪Pacific Beach - ‬5 min walk
‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Cottage w/AC... 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.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

11 Apr 2025

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

Great Location

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikol S.

17 Mar 2025

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

Family visit at the cottage.

What a lovely cottage. It's truly one of the first places I've stayed at where the description matched the experience. I'm from New England so I really can appreciate the antique rustic beach charm paired with modern necessities. It was lovely. Property manager was very present and communicable. We had an issue with the oven and she was right on it with a repair man. Location was nice. Only thing that stinks but was mentioned in other reviews is the parking. Here's the deal. If you can get a small rental car you can park in the garage. My SUV was just a little too long. So we had to park on the street which really isn't a big deal but I struggled to find the area free parking lots. Thankfully we never had to use those. We were able to find parking in front of or near the house every time we came back. I was in town with my mother and my daughter to visit my son and his wife who are in the navy and live on base housing. We were 22 minutes away from them but it's mostly freeway driving so it feels like a very short distance. 20 minutes or so from the zoo. We did not realize we were 1.5 hours from Disneyland so we took an impromptu visit there. Old town was neat didn't make it through half of it so will need to return. But that was 14 minutes away. You really are right near the bay. Only feet away. Or a couple minute walk to the ocean side. We will definitely stay here again or right next door. Similar style. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

8 Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

7 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

3 Sept 2024

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

Out of town wedding

The house was perfect for us. We went to Ralph’s and got groceries do we fix not need to go out for breakfast of lunch . We rented a kayak from the record next door and had a great time. And garage was tight but my car fit. Parking would have been difficult if thd house did not have a garage

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

26 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

JD S.

14 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

5 June 2024

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

8/10 Good

Robert A.

9 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

8 Apr 2024

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

Great stay!

Perfect home in a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

8 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

13 Sept 2023

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

Nice Getaway

We were visiting friends in San Diego recently and wanted to stay in the Mission Beach area. The cottage fit our needs well! So close to both the Bay and ocean beaches, as well as plenty of great dining options. The garage is small, but we were able to get our Jeep Grand Cherokee inside so had onsite parking, which was a plus. Very nicely appointed cottage with ample kitchen space, a nice sitting area, a cozy deck and two comfy beds. The only "downside" were the occassional morning deliveries to the nearby resort loading dock, otherwise a great stay and very recommended! Definitely would stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

29 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

11 July 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jeanne C.

10 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

paula y.

27 Apr 2023

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

8/10 Good

Mark C.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beachy Cottage (Mission Beach)

Great location. Nice, historic (1930s I think) property near the beach- be prepared for some wear and tear ( bathroom in particular) which we’d expected given the vintage). Private patio area a bonus and very lovely. Beach toys were also much appreciated. Private garage is a godsend in Mission Beach. Beware that garage is small as the owners advertised. We downgraded the rental to a Nissan Versa which just fit with inches to spare, so nothing bigger than this model. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

17 Nov 2022

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

Third trip to our favorite spot

We love this cute bungalow. It’s perfectly located and decorated beautifully.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

28 Oct 2022

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

Charming!

We could not have found a more perfect cottage for our stay. So charming and relaxing! The outside patio and double chaise were fantastic! We were in town for a family wedding. The location could not be beat.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

8 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful!

This beach cottage was wonderful. Location was great. House had everything we needed. Very clean. Easy check in. Comfortable beds, nice shower, beach amenities, Bay 2 blocks one way and beach 2 blocks the other. Private outside patio area that I loved!! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen S.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Our stay at cottage in Mission Beach

Overall Shaz's place was nice, close to beach & bay, but beware on busy street with loud trucks esp early in the morning. One night had car alarm going off all night long, in car parked on street. Had to use large floor fans to block out noise when sleeping. I was disappointed when sent 2 texts to Shaz complaining that needed a new shower liner, 1 in there was pretty disgusting with mold & also shower floor very slippery when soapy, almost fell 1st day, had requested a shower mat; but never got any response to my text. So we made do, but would have appreciated response to text. She did respond to my text when garage door off track & not opening or closing, but did have my husband talk me through to get it back on track. We also did not have a spatula, only large metal one for grill that was difficult to cook eggs in frying pan. But figured again would make do since never addressed other issues. Overall beds were very comfy & loved close proximity to restaurants & beach. But a beach wagon & cooler would have made walk to beach a little easier. Patio was great with privacy, but unfortunately we were there during excessive heat wave, so unable to enjoy as much as wanted to. Washer & dryer easy access in garage, but beware garage is as small as reported.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

28 July 2022

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

Mission Beach Oasis

We had a perfect stay at this lovely beach cottage. My husband and l were visiting my son who is stationed at the Navel Base. This was a perfect spot . Close to both bay and ocean beaches less than a 5 minute walk. You can tell that who ever purchased furniture , bedding and kitchen supplies bought high-quality products and not the usual cheap items you some times find in a rental. The outdoor was great lots of greenery and a privacy fence do you could drink your coffee in your pj's. Managmest response also top notch. Can'not say enough great things about this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie P.

16 July 2022

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

Awesome cottage

My family of 4 loved this cottage. Everything was as promised. The location is central to many of the things we wanted to do. Host communications were excellent. It has a beautiful patio perfect for sitting with coffee in the morning. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Super comfy beds:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHERRI S., Phoenix, AZ

27 June 2022

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

We enjoyed the house very much, very cute and clean!

We would definitely return! Shaz was wonderful to deal with.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice W.

8 June 2022

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

Awesome beach vacation

We enjoyed how close the house was to the beach and the bay! Easy walk to both!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Molly McCrackin

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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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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