Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
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Deck or patio
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Dining area
About this property
Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach
Welcome to our cozy and charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage in the heart of Pacific Beach! Our cottage is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or a solo adventure to the beach.
Located just a few blocks from the ocean, this charming cottage is nestled in a quiet neighborhood, yet close enough to all the excitement that Pacific Beach has to offer. Stroll down to the beach for a relaxing day in the sun or head out to explore the local shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
The cottage itself is beautifully decorated with a beachy yet rustic charm. The bedroom is furnished with a comfortable queen-sized bed and the living room has a cozy couch and flat-screen TV, perfect for a movie night in. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook up a delicious meal or make a quick breakfast before heading out for the day.
Outside, you'll find a comfortable patio where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. You'll also have access to an outdoor BBQ, perfect for grilling up some fresh seafood or burgers.
Other amenities include AC, washer/dryer, parking, Wi-Fi, beach towels, and beach chairs, so you can enjoy a day at the beach without worrying about bringing your own gear.
Beyond the beaches, San Diego is also known for its thriving food and drink scene, with a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and bars to explore. The city is particularly famous for its Mexican cuisine, with some of the best tacos, burritos, and margaritas you'll find anywhere in the country.
Only minutes away from SeaWorld, the world famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Old Town with it's excellent Mexican Restaurants, Belmont Park and it's authentic 1920's wooden roller-coaster, SeaPort Village, downtown San Diego's GasLamp Quarter, the Convention Center and Petco Park.
Come and experience the best of Pacific Beach in our cozy cottage! We can't wait to host you.
Please see our other listings... VRBO Listing #728097 VRBO Listing #426821 VRBO Listing #706881 VRBO Listing #86856
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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 STR-03973L, 630824
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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 cottage is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Mission Beach, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 4 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
SD TapRoom - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Desserts By Clément - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach on 29 May 2026 start from AU$292, 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 Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming Coastal Cottage with AC, Patio, Parking in Heart of Pacific Beach located?
Located in Pacific Beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pacific Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Mission Beach Boardwalk and Mission and Pacific Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great little place in an excellent location. Perfect for a couple and easy walk to the various beaches (bay or ocean) and restaurants and shops. Owners were super responsive to any issues/questions. Had a great stay visiting our son and his fiance a few blocks away without being too intrusive ;) Highly recommend!!!
Walking distance to park & Mission Bay & Pacific Beach. Cottage only lacked storage ( ie medicine cabinet or shelving) in bathroom for toiletries/lotions/cosmetics.
Stayed here for about a week, super clean and great little place close to the beach and PB. Host was awesome and helpful in handling any questions. Check in was easy. Would recommend staying here.
Overall, this is a great property with good proximity to the Pacific Beach area (far enough away from noisy bars if you prefer).The unit is smaller, but still cozy and well furnished. Fans and A/C come in handy for warmer days - as does the front deck and BBQ grill. Some of the appliances are a little outdated by modern standards, but they still function well when you need them.
We loved the cottage! It was perfect for my husband and I ! Close to everything and enjoyed the short walks! Very well equipped and maintained property!
Cute little cottage with enough amenities for a 5 day stay. Bed was very comfortable. A/C in living room cooled front of cottage quickly. Location was perfect for us to visit family living in PB. Every morning walked about 3 miles to the beach strand and back. Great to have a parking spot. Always great to have a washer and dryer, and smart TV, too.
Julie C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
Kathleen M.
10 Aug 2016
Cute! Perfect location for us!
We had a wonderful vacation! The place was clean, comfortable and looked just like the pictures. We were very pleased with the accommodations. We would have liked more timely information about details on key pick up and deposit return. It made us nervous that we might be part of a scam. Thank goodness, we weren't. We would love to try this again.
Kathleen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Kathleen,
I'm so glad you had a wonderful stay. This is what we aim for. Our welcome letters are suppose to go out automatically through the VRBO site so you can access all the information when you like. Unfortunately, the system has been a bit unreliable. We are keeping eye on it so future guests don't have a similar experience. We'd love to host you again during next stay in San Diego. Take care.
This was the 2nd time we stayed at this location. Owners had made some significant upgrades since our initial stay in 2022 (better HVAC and entrance/deck). The location and cottage is perfect for 2 adults. Location is close to Mission Bay and within walking distance to everything in the Pacific Beach area. Check-in this time was a little cumbersome but that was because the owners were in the process of upgrading the cottages locks. The host was immediately available to assist us with the new automated lock system. Once access to the new lock system was resolved it was apparent that the upgraded lock was much better than the previous keyed system. We didn't need off street parking on this trip but there is a space right in front of the cottage which is very convenient. We would book this location in the future.
William L.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
William, we’re so happy to have hosted you again and glad you enjoyed the improvements we’ve made to the property. We also appreciate your patience with the new locks—you were the first to use them, and they’re definitely a worthwhile upgrade. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to San Diego!
It was a night mare to get in touch with host I have to end renting an hotel room my plans were change big time wife mad at me!!🤔🙄☹️
Raul M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Raul,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at our property.
As hosts, we always encourage guests to inform us about their estimated arrival time, especially if it is outside our regular check-in hours. This allows us to make necessary arrangements and ensure a seamless check-in process. Unfortunately, in your case, we did not receive any communication from you regarding your late arrival, which made it difficult for us to anticipate your schedule.
Upon your arrival close to midnight, we were not aware that you were outside the property, unclear about the lockbox. Had we known about your late arrival, we would have certainly made sure to remain awake and available to assist you in any way possible. However, since we received no communication from you, we assumed that you had successfully accessed the property and had gone to sleep.
While we provide detailed check-in information, we apologize if it was unclear to you. We strive to improve our instructions and make them as user-friendly as possible to avoid any confusion in the future.
We want to emphasize that we have been hosting guests for over 10 years, and we take great pride in providing a positive and comfortable experience for all our visitors. We have never had to cancel a reservation or had a guest unable to access our cottage due to difficulties with the lockbox. Nonetheless, we understand that your experience was an exception, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The rental was clean and comfortable. Check-in was simple and parking was available, though we didn't use it. 20 minute walk to the beach was direct and lovely, while the PB businesses of Garnet and Grand were just a few short blocks away. The neighborhood felt very safe and other than a Saturday night garage band across the street, quiet too. (The band wrapped up promptly at 10:30p).
The only short-coming was the _very_ creaky bed. It wasn't unstable, just loud. The mattress and foam topper were also too soft for my taste.
Overall, a solid choice in PB for a couple on a long weekend.
Alex S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bill B.
29 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great neighborhood, clean & tidy, but disappointing
The best thing abt this rental is the location. PB is only 7 blocks away & with lots of bars & places to eat. The place is clean & tidy, but small.
The patio is in full sun in the afternoon, and the umbrella does not provide usable shade b/c the porch is narrow, except early morning, and later in the evening.
We stayed here in August, which can be hot, even in SD. The A/C unit cools the front room, but you need the floor fan for the bedroom & even then, it's warm.
The biggest problems we had were the TV & the wifi. The TV/entertainment devices had three unlabelled remote devices. No instructions of any kind, not even to tell you which remote to use for what device. When we tried the Roku button on one device, it said that Roku was not connected. The TV has only 5 channels - all local TV. No national channels. The wifi was weak - the TV would freeze. Our Surface Pro & Ipad had weak/slow connections too, and we could not get a signal for our computers on the porch. Three internet speed tests gave an average download speed of 12.5 Mbps, and upload speed of 15.6 Mbps.
No tissue paper & no bath soap for the tub/shower. Plenty of TP. Weird.
Bill B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2023
Bill never reached out to us about any of his concerns about the cottage. We live 5 min away in Pacific Beach and could have addressed several of his concerns immediately. Note that this stay was during the height of the pandemic, and we were doing our best to support and supply our cottage for our guests. Since Bill’s stay, we made several upgrades to the cottage’s interior and exterior. Below we list some of these to address the issues Bill mentions:
1. The patio has a new larger umbrella that provides a good shade during the day.
2. We have a new AC/heating system installed that sufficiently cools/heats the cottage year-round.
3. During Bill’s stay the Wi-Fi/TV issues we had were due to faulty AT&T equipment that was intermittently failing. This took a while for AT&T to fix since this was during the pandemic and their technicians were overloaded with repairs for people working from home. After this repair, the internet access and TV are working very well.
4. The TV has Roku, including a cable app that offers free access to +45 channels (including ESPN Sports). You can also run your favorite streaming app via Roku. During Bill’s stay the TV didn’t work well due to the AT&T issues mentioned above.
5. We keep the cottage well stocked with supplies, but sometimes our cleaning crew may miss things. That’s why we ask our guest to reach out to us immediately if something is not to their satisfaction so we can address it directly.
6. Apart from the list above, the cottage is repainted outside and inside, has new floors, a new bed with a memory foam mattress, and a new fence to the outside patio.
Nice clean cottage, newly renovated. The location is excellent for the price. You are just a few blocks from the bay (Sail Bay), walking distance to pretty much everything you need. Close enough to the beach as well. Was very relaxing just sitting out and having drinks on the front deck area. Grill seemed brand new as well, very easy to use. I'd certainly recommend this unit as a place for 2 people to getaway and enjoy PB!
Outstanding location, close to everything you could possibly want if going to this area. Very comfortable living space, great patio and BBQ! We loved our stay!!!!
Extremely clean place and centrally located to beach and restaurants. (It’s a full mini-home even with washer & dryer!). Quiet neighborhood! My daughter and I traveled to work / do school remotely while enjoying the nice weather & beaches in San Diego! Loved the stay!
Clean cottage with everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Owners were very kind, accessible and helpful when I had questions. Might be a tight squeeze in bedroom for more than one person, but workable. Took a while to figure out all the options on the TV, so would be nice to have some simple instructions
Everything was neat, clean, and cozy. Loved using the grill! Also, Renee was available to communicate with and responded to all my questions very quickly and fully. Will be back <3
Renee and her husband are extremely responsive and wonderful hosts. They not only gave my girlfriend one of their personal bikes to use but they upgraded the internet during our 3 week stay to allow me to work from home. The place is quaint and very clean with all the necessities for a good home cooked meal. The front deck/grill is wonderful. Location to the beach and bay is wonderful. I’d stay at Oliver again without question.
Steven C.
About the host
Hosted by Renee R.
Languages:
English, Swedish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests