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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year,

The Sleek Retreat is 3000 sq ft of wow-factor. Imagine riding your bike down the Mission Bay boardwalk and coming home to a modern bay retreat. Spend your days sunbathing on the rooftop terrace, enjoy dinner overlooking the water, or take a leisurely stroll to the beach.
 

Located on the breathtaking Mission Bay boardwalk, this state of the art property is dripped in luxury with a stained glass wall, high end massage chairs, a Lutron electronic lighting system, multiple zone sound systems in each room including iPod hookups, black granite floors, and wet bars throughout. Not to mention the rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic views of the bay. Note: due to pandemic jacuzzi is not available.

 

Walking distance to Mission Beach, The Sleek Retreat puts you at the center of San Diego’s best beaches. The Sleek Retreat is close to Belmont Park, Pacific Beach, and SeaWorld. The pulse of San Diego is yours to explore!

 

On the lower level, you will find a sunken living room with a 25 ft stainless steel back lit by blue neon, a 75" HD LCD television for the whole family to enjoy, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open up to the back patio so that you can bask in the water views while feeling the sand between your toes. Not to mention the stained glass wall designed by a prominent New York artist whose work has been shown at the Met. A striking statement piece. Yes we have a professional massage chair for you to relax and watch our over-sized LCD TV. Enjoy the electronic fireplace that can change colors to your desire including full heat module.

 

This multi-leveled property has a stunning kitchen that looks out over the living room. A full high end black granite kitchen matches the sleek floors so that you can cook in style.

 

With three bedrooms, one located downstairs and two upstairs, The Sleek Retreat comfortably sleeps ten to twelve.

 

The master bedroom is a true masterpiece: spacious, accommodating, and opulent. With an adjustable king size Purlple foam memory bed, a massage chair, and full blackout curtains, you can retreat in tranquility. This maximum comfort master bedroom comes with a large HD LCD TV, spacious closets, a wet bar, refrigerator, and microwave so that you have everything you need right at your fingertips.  And relax in our massage chair. The star of the master bedroom? The sunken Roman Carrera white marble tub which is eight feet by nine feet. This beauty is fully equipped with golden fixtures and a beautiful stained glass skylight. Don’t forget about the bay views!

 

The unit has a large two car garage, plus there is plenty of extra parking in nearby lots. You also have everything you need to stay connected during your vacation: wireless internet, a fax machine, a printer, a scanner, and a fully equipped office.

 

The Sleek Retreat won “House of the Year,” HGTV House Hunter’s On Vacation series, and was featured on ABC’s Sweet Retreats. It has also housed the stars making this property the #1 beach house rental! Needless to say, The Sleek Retreat is more than just sleek. This property is the modern SoCal escape you’ve been dreaming of.

Please note: This home is located in a high-density neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental agreement includes a NO tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, over occupancy and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting with the San Diego Beach King.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcomed under 20lbs for a fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
PLEASE LEAVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW - THEY REALLY HELP IN OUR RANKINGS - Thank you from San Diego Beach King
Be sure to leave any remotes on the kitchen counter
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

San Diego

Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this holiday home. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belmont Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year,?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year, on 8 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,629, 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 Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleek Retreat - Sleeps up to 10-12 This amazing house won House of the Year, located?

Located in Mission Beach, this beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Belmont Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maurice makes it so much more special, easy and accommodating for you and your family. Very flexible and communicates well and efficiently. We enjoyed the boat side location, perfectly located close to shops restaurants bicycles and all mission beach fun. Would stay again and the weather you cannot beat in San Diego!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold G.

Very modern and comfortable

Very nice, with a wonderful view and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmy C.

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

Great house with a lot of details

We enjoyed the house very much, the owner is very friendly and communication with him was great. The house has a lot of lights with smart switches, the lighting in the house is amazon, the location and the view are great. We walked to the beach everyday. I was a little bit disappointed that the SPA on the roof was removed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Perfect location

Wonderful property, plenty of room, host was very accessible and accommodating. Super close to the beach, restaurants, shopping, attractions. Watched fireworks from Sea World most evenings. Relaxed on the rooftop deck or patio every morning and evening. Don't let the rental car place talk you into a larger car or suv. Garage is tight with two vehicles and parking up and down the beaches can be a challenge. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

lori r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Interesting place

So there’s nice to say about the place it was clean, right on the bay. It was also not a place for kids it’s very adult the homeowner has in my opinion way too much personal stuff. So many locked cabinets. Not much storage space in rooms other than master which is indeed unique. While I love technology, this place had way too many mislabels remotes. Too many stairs and huge step down to the living room. So definitely not recommend for littles. It’s best suited for couples. Also the owner “stopped” by a few too many times to pick up deliveries that’s a bit strange when I’m staying somewhere it is mine to enjoy. He was very nice but a bit intrusive even walked in once which was way weird. Anyway I don’t want to give a bad review as it’s a good home for couples just not families. Also AC that functioned for downstairs/kitchen and office bedroom didn’t cool things down so if it hot out I don’t recommend we happened to be there when it was warmer than normal. Shower on the floor with kitchen needs a new faucet it’s very fickle. Also needs an umbrellla or two on the patio as the morning sun is brutal. Overall if we had just been a couple not family I think the experience would have been much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Carmen C.

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

Needs 100 Stars!

If anyone rates this less than 5 stars, then I feel sorry for you. We had rented on the beach side last year and it was miserable. The beds, the noise, the lack of standard items…. This year we found this house - Sleek Retreat- by accident. It looked amazing but I was apprehensive. My husband and I, our adults kids and their spouses, and our dog stayed here. Checked in on Saturday afternoon and checked out the following g Sunday. From the moment we stepped in, it was amazing. Mirrors everywhere. Glass. Step down living room. HUGE HUGE cantina doors. A great patio with steps to the bay. We knew we were in a special place. Not your typical beach house. This one had its own personality. A HUGE personality that needs guests who can appreciate the grandiose-ness of what a great home it is. The kitchen is fully stocked with supplies and spices. Ice machine, keurig, double door fridge, dishwasher, bar area. The bedrooms each have their own personality too. We were 6 adults and EVERYONE loved their rooms and beds. OMG THE BEDS!!! The first night we laid down, it was like a soft hug. We all slept so well!! The drop down shades kept the sun out when you wanted it. We made dinner every night except our last night. We treated the house with care as we know we want to return. There are beach chairs and games galore. The ROOFTOP!!! Amazing!!!! You do share with the neighboring house - just respect the rules which is easy. Towels galore. A quick walk to the Pacific side or get a paddle board and enjoy the bay. I had emailed the office a couple of times with questions and they were SO responsive!! We live in Del Mar but our kids are out of town so this is a great vacation for all of us. Our dog loved the place as he watched people walk by. He enjoyed the bay walks and water. Honestly I don’t think you will find a more comfortable and welcoming home in the area. Maurice - you and your staff are wonderful and thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

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

exelent

real good real state good neighborhoods We have an good time there
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wes H.

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

Great spot

Fun house, great location.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando O.

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

Enjoyed our stay very much!

excellent property and location to Mission Bay. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Melinda X.

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

Amazing house on Bay

Our stay at the Sleek Retreat was wonderful. Maurice was so responsive to our questions and an excellent host. The house is as pictured and had so many high end touches, it was a joy to stay there. It is really best for only 6-8 guests. The location on the Bay was great (amazing views) and is in our favorite section of Mission Beach, with amenities all in walking distance. A very special and impressive house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Awesome

Great place, lots of fun and surprises. Generous host. Exceeded all expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Interesting Property

I gave our stay 5 stars but I want to be clear this property is not for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sabrina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Daughters Wedding Trip 2019

The property was in a perfect location for us. It was clean and had everything we needed. The views were beautiful both morning and night. We did have an issue with the freezer but the host resolved that within a day. The temperature in the house was great early in the morning and after the sun went down. But in the middle of the day/afternoon, we could not get it to cool down below 80 degrees to a comfortable temperature and therefore we were hot and a bit miserable during those times. There needs to be a better system in place to make the guests feel more comfortable. When all 12 of us were in the house, it was not pleasant unfortunately. We spoke to the host many times, trying to get the temperature to cool down to no avail. Closing the blinds was suggested but that took away our views and we definitely paid good money for the views! :) All in all, it was a good experience and we were happy to be there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Sleek retreat

Great property and location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Live Like a Contemplative Rock Star

Do you like front row seats, fast Italian cars, private jets, exclusive zip codes and people asking....."who are they?" Good, because for once, you are in luck! Maurice, The King of the Beach, has your vacation rental property. This house is EVERYTHING advertised in architectural luxury; period! But there is that other qualifier that makes Monaco, Monaco....... location, location, location! It is a perfect flip flop walk down the footpath and around the corner to Tower 17 Mission Beach and its associated bustle. But, when you roll open those 12' tall multi-slide glass doors onto pastoral Mission Bay and slide into a chair on your ground level veranda, you can comfortably invite Thoreau or Monet over for conversation about the peace and quite of sailboats resting at moorage in the calm bay water just across your 200' nearly private beach. Our family got this year's property choice right for our annual, SD Beach reunion, and Maurice truly is the King of engaged, beach house rental service. We will be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin P.

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

Amazing house with an even better location. Perfect for our family of six.

Everything was perfect...only downside is the inability to utilize bay deck or rooftop deck after 10pm due to HOA rules.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Gorgeous Home - Fabulous Hospitality

Our family LOVED the Sleek Retreat. Maurice and his wife were so hospitable, giving us a tour of their gorgeous property and answering any questions we had at a moment’s notice. The home is right on the sand in Mission Bay, which is a comfortable 5-10 degrees warmer than the ocean side but only a short walk away. We paddle boarded in the bay, played volleyball and laid in the sun. We spent sunsets walking to the ocean or in the rooftop jacuzzi. Our teens loved being minutes away from all sorts of shops and restaurants. I loved being able to order food and groceries from the comfort of the beautiful patio with a lemon drop in-hand. We will be exclusively renting from the “San Diego Beach King” from here forward!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Beautiful property. Fantastic location.

We had a great time and the host was very accommodating.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

We will be back! Loved our amazing retreat!

Wow!! First time to California and won’t be the last! The house was perfect for a mother daughter getaway (and our 2 dogs) vacation. 10 days of beautiful views of the Bay and the house was absolutely amazing. Very clean and spacious. The house opened up completely to the bay where I had my morning coffee and watched the sunrises. Very impressively, the whole house was controlled by phone. Lights, stereo and key pad entries. So nice not to worry about keys and key cards. Our dogs Ellie and Boss settles in right away which made the vacation all the more enjoyable. Maurice, the owner was very friendly and went out of his way to accommodate our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Maurice and Carmen we will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kami J.

Nice home, but not exactly what was expected from pictures and description.

Although Maurice is a gracious host we felt this property is a bit oversold. The home is beautiful and for the most part well-kept. Where we were disappointed: (1) By the pictures it looks like the living area is much larger than it is because of the wall of mirrors (2) It looks like the windows open up to a playable waterfront that is in fact, a parking pond for boats. The playable waterfront is the ocean two blocks behind the property so don't think you can watch your children play in the water from the home (3) The on-demand hot water was very difficult for us to manage, neither of the two showers upstairs had hot water in 7 days (4) The master bedroom is a loft and wide open to the living area - beautiful view but no privacy for even a private conversation (5) Sleeping 12 (we did not have 12 people in our party) means that a blow up bed is in the kitchen and another at the garage entrance (6) There is no place to unpack for a seven-night stay because the home is full of personal home-owner items and most cabinets/closets are locked and shelf space is full of nick-knacks, therefore, we lived out of suitcases on the floor crowding the bedroom space (7) The sleek décor of the home is crowded by many not-so-clean decorative pillows (at least 10 on the sofas and many on the beds that are not shown in any pictures) that end up wasting more space as they are set aside for 7 days (8) Cleaning supplies including broom are old and worn and did not work well Where we were pleased: (1) Maurice accommodated an early check in for us (addtnl $193.38) (2) Maurice was quick to respond to any questions I asked once we were in the property (3) The location was convenient (4) The available blow-up mattresses were easy to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Great Location. Unique House

Our second stay at the "Glass House". Great place to stay with a group of people on the quieter side of Mission Bay. Nice central location. House is very unique. See photos and videos for a better idea.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Great location, great house, great host.

We spent a week at this very unique property and it was perfect for our family. We had plenty of space, every imaginable technology (all of which worked easily and had great instructions for). The setting, looking out on the bay is beautiful and we sat every evening on the rooftop deck to enjoy the amazing sunsets. It’s also close to everything and easy to access. Finally, Maurice could not have been more friendly or helpful - he was available at all times to answer questions about the house, make restaurant recommendations, and explain options on what to do while in San Diego. We would go back gladly at any time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Really great holiday

This is a really nice property on the bay - very quiet and very nice home - lots of oohs and aahs from passers by.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Stunning

Stayed for a week in this stunning bay front property. We stay on the bay in Mission Beach every year, but this place takes the cake. The floor to ceiling bay front windows slide aside to open the entire place up. The kitchen and dinette are 1/2 floor above the living room and share the same great view. Two bedrooms and another bed in the den worked out well for us this year. The master bedroom overlooks the bay as well with great sunrises to start the day. Walking distance to watercraft/bike rentals and taquerillas. Maurice was informative and helpful. He rightly takes pride in this great property and wanted to make sure we were happy. If you are in the southland and want a waterfront vacation - this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

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