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Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Crystal Pier
  • Place, Mission Beach
  • Place, Mission Bay
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub

Plan the perfect family reunion or getaway in this one-of-a-kind 2,800 sq ft. historic home. Built in 1927 by the famous Scripps family in the unique "storybook" style; the home has been remodeled with the latest features to enhance its old world charm. This large house features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, 5 separate bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and loads of outdoor patio space, providing the ideal mix for both quiet relaxing and fun social time. During the summer season, rentals run from Saturday to Saturday.
Located in the heart of Pacific Beach (PB) San Diego's premier beach destination, the location can't be beat. Pack your wagon with surf and sand toys and head west for 2 blocks to the Pacific Ocean. Or, switch gears and head south 2 blocks to Mission Bay for a leisurely bike ride or to read a book on the sand. Forget something at the store? Ralph's supermarket is a 5 min. walk away, as are a wide variety of restaurants and shops for every taste.
StorybookBeachHouse
** A great place for wedding parties, professional groups, birthdays and family reunions.**
City of San Diego STRO License # STR-02254L
Indoor amenities :
* Bedrooms: 5 total ( 4 upstairs, 1 first floor with in suite bathroom)
* Beds: 1 King, 3 Queens, 2 Full ( sleeps 12 very comfortably )
* Large master suite with 18 ft. ceilings
* 4 bathrooms appointed with marble or tile
* Gourmet kitchen with all essentials and tons of counter top space for entertaining
* Brunswick billiard table, professional, 8 ft.
* High speed internet: 1 Gb, Unifi system, cable TV and 75" flat screen in family rm
* Washer and dryer
* Small heated swimming pool (with additional energy charge of $35/day with 3 day min.) SDG&E charges $3/ therm / $.59 Kwh
* Patio cabana and BBQ gas grill
* Roof top deck with 4 person hot tub with views of Mission Bay and Sea World fireworks
* Plenty of outdoor seating for lounging and dining
* Bikes (5), wagons, beach toys for kids and beach chairs
* Two off street private parking spots: 13' x 45' parking area

Neighborhood amenities ( All within short walking distance )
* Full size super market grocery store and drug store
* Bike rentals and surf shops
* Restaurants and bars
* Catamaran Resort Hotel (popular for weddings and sail boat rentals)
* Souvenir and clothing shops
* Library
* Kids playground on the bay at Fanual Street

Nearby attractions:
* Sea World
* Crystal Pier
* Belmont Amusement Park
* La Jolla Cove
* San Diego Zoo and Animal Park
* Coronado Island
* Old Town San Diego
* Balboa Park
* Legoland
* Del Mar horse races
* Whale watching and fishing tours

**Please note:
This property is located in a quiet, single family neighborhood.
The owner lives on-site in an adjacent apartment. We only rent to responsible groups, primarily families. This is not a "party house".
Guests MUST observe QUIET hours from 10PM to 7AM.
Individuals under 30 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
NO SMOKING AND NO PETS.
Check in 4:00 pm on date of arrival and check out is 10:00 am on date of departure unless other arrangements are made with owner.
We look forward to meeting you in PB !
3 - 4 night minimum stay. July to mid August: 7 night minimum stay.
Xmas and New Years are separate rental weeks with 7 day minimum.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small swimming pool is only 3 1/2' deep
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Ask owner regarding events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only
Pool heating is available at $30 / day with a 3 day minimum. For events, ask owner. Xmas and New Year are 2 separate rental weeks with a 7day min
Confetti is not allowed. Guests are required to clean the kitchen before check out.
Cleaning fee ($499) applies to a "light cleaning". Guests are expected to clean up after an event/party including the extra trash.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Ask owner regarding events.
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
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 STR-02254L, 608221

We should mention

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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Belmont Park, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 7.1 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.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pump Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Beverly Beach Garden - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 277 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Libby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and host
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie S.

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

Our favorite SD house!

We love this house so much, it was our second time staying. The location is perfect and the charm of this house is everything. The backyard is surrounded by lush plants and is the perfect hangout after a long morning at the beach. Will be back again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Graduation Weekend

Our daughter graduated from USD and we stayed at this beautiful story book home! It was the perfect home with so much character and charm. Ryan was an amazing host, very attentive with quick responses. Would recommend this home for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. It was old but clean. We had 1 issue with the house and Ryan responded very quickly. I highly recommend it for a family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory P.

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

Best spot in San Diego

The space is gorgeous, the location is perfect, and the host is the best I've ever stayed with. If you have the chance to stay here, jump at it. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Z.

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

Great house and location!

Comfortable house, and easy walk to beach. And kids loved the pool! Thanks for a fabulous play to stay during our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

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

Fantastic pool and location

Very cool classic house with beautiful pool area and rooftop hot tub. Can’t beat the location just a block from the beach! Really enjoyed our stay, quiet peaceful neighbourhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect home for a large group. We had 10 adults and there was plenty of rooms, bathrooms, and spaces to socialize. Sitting in/around the pool was wonderful during the day and the rooftop deck and hot tub was amazing at night. The pool table was also a lot of fun. It was a short easy walk down to the beach or bay with lots of eating choices and the grocery store within walking distance. There were 6 bikes, wagons, beach chairs, boogie boards, and sand toys there for our use as well as plenty of beach towels. The 2 parking spaces provided was so convenient since the street remains very full during the weekend. Ryan, the host, was very responsive and kind. I would definitely stay at the Storybook House again for a group gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Outstanding property

Beautiful property located perfect to the beach and San Diego area. Host was very accommodating and the place was in fantastic shape. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

Family vacation

Excellent accommodation that met all requirements. Very clean with many facilities location is perfect. . Superb communication with Ryan both before arrival and during our stay. Highly recommended. Thank you Ryan .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Great Location for Family Gatherings

We came to SD for daughters college graduation. This home was PERFECT. Tremendous charm throughout the house. Outdoor space was amazing for entertaining. Parking was excellent (important for beach area properties). All the beds were very comfortable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHERIDAN S.

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

Great place for fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration

This was a great place to bring together our children, their partners and our grandchild for a week. There was lots of room for everyone to find their own space or to gather for meals, conversation or a pool game. The small swimming pool was a big hit with the grandkids. There were many retail and grocery stores nearby as well as restaurants, bars and ice cream stores. And the beach was just a short walk with amazing sunsets that the whole family enjoyed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W.

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

Amazing Stay At Storybook House

My wife and I stayed at the Storybook house with our 5 kids and our friends with their 3 children (12 people total). There was more than enough room in the house for all of us to stay and it is an amazing location for accessing both the ocean or the bay. Thank you Ryan for being such an accommodating host. Will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron V.

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

Great Property, Location and Amenities

Had a get together with old friends from the East Coast. Great week, the house was very comfortable and had everything we needed including bikes which were a great hit given the many miles of trials on the bay and Pacific ocean within minutes of the house. Hot tub was fantastic and the layout was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

A Storybook Week!

We had a lovely time at the Storybook House. The location was perfect - so easy to get to the beach, the bay, the grocery store and coffee shops and restaurants. Our 3 small grandchildren loved the pool - and our gathering place for every meal was at the patio table. Ryan was extremely accommodating - we had everything we needed, and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

UCSD Grad Squad 2023

Very quaint cottage style house with plenty of room for our large group. Great location! Two blocks from the beach and restaurants and grocery store. Parking for more than two vehicles was a challenge but not terrible. Prefect place to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from UCSD!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Wonderful House for a large family group.

Three generations including four children 7 years and under stayed together. The house accommodated all of us in comfort. The kitchen was well equipped allowing us to cook substantive meals. The bedrooms were well furnished and the three and a half baths were very convenient. The living and dining areas were pleasant with some interesting decorative touches. The pool is not deep but perfect for our group and the rooftop hot tub was a nightly attraction. The garden area was attractive with a large border of Birds of Paradise plants. The house was clean and fully ready for us to enjoy.Ryan was an excellent host and always responded quickly and helpfully. I would highly recommend this lovely old house for any larger group.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Las Vegas

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

Great house for large family getaway

What a great charming old house. Lots of rooms and space for a family vacation. Awesome large modern kitchen for cooking tons of food for the family. Outdoor space is perfect to enjoy the warm San Diego weather. The owner Ryan is super responsive for any needs and lives next door. 2 parking spots are provided, but even finding street parking wasn’t hard in case you have more cars. Neighborhood is very quiet, not like a block over with all the cars and beach traffic. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Vrbo property I've rented

If I could give this property more than five stars I would. Better than the listing. The owner was very pleasant and maintains the house in tip-top condition. Gorgeous place with oak beamed ceilings and excellent furnishings. Everything looks "storybook" in the house except the kitchen, bathrooms, pool and hot tub. Those look new or close to it - all high quality marble, granite, etc. Choose this place! You won't regret it.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The perfect storybook cast for a multi generation vacation

This is the perfect place to stay with grandparents, children and grandchildren. Walkability to the beach, grocery and restaurants was fantastic. The young adults loved the hot tub and pool table and our granddaughter loved the pool. Ryan is an exceptional host and answered all of our questions and helped us feel comfortable and at home. ( Including a new puzzle when we told him how we love to do puzzles on vacation!) We wanted to comment on the heat as someone had mentioned it in a previous review. It was in the low 60s during the day and low 50s at night and the heater in the front room sufficiently heated the whole house and there were tons of extra blankets. It was very comfortable and the five bedrooms allowed us to spread out and be together but still have space. We had a fabulous two week holiday that was simply magical.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie C.

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

Wow. Just book it. Don't look elsewhere.

We got in and hopped out of the car at 7pm. We made it to the beach in time to see the sunset at 7:03, with a minute or two to spare. Ralph's grocery store is 2 blocks away, the Tuesday Farmer's Market is 2 blocks away, the marina is 2 blocks away, the beach is 2 blocks away. Seriously, this location cannot be beat. You can see the ocean from the rooftop deck, and the house is very spacious. We did not use the pool, but the hot tub was wonderful after days of hiking and kayaking in La Jolla. Downtown San Diego is just a short, easy drive away. Terrific restaurants are easily within walking distance if you do not feel like using the well-stocked kitchen. Ocean toys, wagons, bikes, and now a cooler are at your disposal. This place is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great and worked perfectly for my family of 10. The neighborhood was lovely and within walking distance of everything we wanted to do. My family took full advantage of the bicycles as well as the pool and hot tub. The owner/manager was right next door and available whenever we had a question or needed anything. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time in Pacific Beach. Lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and I had a great time. House is awesome and location is wonderful. Pool worked out perfectly for the kids (ages 7 months to 6 years).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Michaels

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Ryan is a retired general contractor from Seattle.

Why they chose this property

Unique 1927 English Tudor house in the Storybook style located in an up scale quiet beach neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

Unique old world style house with modern conveniences.
Not another modern generic rental with Ikea finishes

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests