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Steps to the water on both sides!!

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A patio area with wicker furniture and a view of a park with palm trees and people.
A small, round glass table with a metal base, flanked by two green bar stools with metal bases.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.
A living room with a yellow wall, a white sofa, and a round coffee table.
A bedroom with a bed, a green wall, a mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Near the sea, this apartment accommodates 3 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby waterskiing, swimming, and fishing activities. Explore attractions like Belmont Park and Mission Beach, while also accessing skiing and golf options in the area.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Mission Bay
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the water on both sides!!

Very small (under 400 sq ft) & cozy 1 bedroom located in the heart of San Diego's most famous beach community. Just steps to Mission Bay, the beach, the Boardwalk and Belmont Park, Only 1.5 blocks to the beach, and only two doors from the Bay! Only has 1 queen bed and a very small sofa for a small child.

Please note, this is literally the center of MB, less than a block from Belmont, which is great, but expect a lot of people, noise and possibly traffic congestion especially during spring & summer.

Right in the heart of Mission Beach! Views of the roller coaster! Bicycle, golf cart, paddle board etc rental shop right next door! This home is a tastefully designed one-bedroom with a full kitchen that can sleep three. The unit is very small for a 1 bedroom but is fully stocked and right in the middle of the action! The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and amenities include free parking, free Wi-Fi, and Apple TV.

Photos were taken in 2015. Please expect normal wear and tear over that time period. Furniture and furnishings may be different than pictured as items are replaced and updated.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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

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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-01954L, 630501
Property # 870155vb
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
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

About the area

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Mission Beach, while San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Pechanga Arena, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dana Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Draft Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the water on both sides!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the water on both sides!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the water on both sides!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the water on both sides!! located?

Located in Mission Beach, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Mission Bay, Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Belmont Park and Mission and Pacific Beaches 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. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location closer to Ocean and etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly as advertised. And the location is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and perfect for my small family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small and cozy, it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the 2nd time we stayed in this property. It is so conveniently located and having a parking space is premium. While it is a small unit, it is perfect for the two of us and we love sitting on the porch and watching all the action and hearing the roller coaster. Checking in and out of the unit is very easy and the host gave us ample advance instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach. The bedroom ceiling fan stopped working and the box fan did not work great so we got very warm at night. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It worked for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach days

The property was clean and comfortable. Location was the best thing about the property.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean Cozy Place and Within Walking Distance Of Everything Needed. Drew was An Excellent Host and I Hope To Visit San Diego and Stay at Steps to the water on both sides in 2024 too. thanks, Mike & Kate From NC
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location and convenience

The unit was only two blocks from the ocean and only one block from the bay. It had its own parking space, which I hear is uncommon for Mission Beach vacation rentals. For being on a busy street, it was still quiet at night. The only downside was no counter space in the bathroom, but overall, it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location near beach

The apartment was very close to the Mission Beach boardwalk. It is very small so 2 persons is the absolute limit. It turned very cold when we were there and the apartment is designed for the summer. Found the space heater and made do. Lots of decent small restaurants near by. Don’t think of cooking much. Would stay again if ever in San Diego during the summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had a nice time in San Diego. Drew was a great host. Everything in the property description was spot on. While it said to expect some noise from the main street, we had an overly noisy morning and a noisy evening during our stay. Nothing that caused any concern. The ocean, the harbor, Belmont Park, the Amusement Park, and the local restaurants more than made up for the noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The rental process was very easy and Drew (the owner) responded immediately after we booked the property. Drew provided great check in/ check out instructions, explained the GPS issue with the address and parking instructions. Very close to the beach, restaurants and boardwalk. I loved the huge refrigerator and freezer! The bed is very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. I would recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The property was exactly as described and perfect for our three day getaway. There is a lockbox with the key in it and the owner emailed the code for the lockbox. We left the key in it so when we went to the beach if one of us wanted to come back they could just get the key out of the lockbox. That way we don’t have to stay together. It’s a nice walk to the beach and Belmont Park. We didn’t have to drive at all! Plenty of places to eat and shop within walking distance. We knew there was no a/c so we brought a portable one with us. FYI the outlet next to the chest of drawers in the bedroom only works if the bathroom light is on. The other outlets in the bedroom only work when the bedroom light is on. Also there is no screen in the bathroom window and no exhaust fan. We opened the window while showering to let the moisture and heat escape but bugs came in. Not complaining - we had a great time! We will book again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay at Mission Beach

Perfect location. In the center of everything. But also one of the busiest corners. However with the fans on at night, it did block some of the noise. Drew was great and immediately replaced a broken fan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient beach stay

We really enjoyed the accessibility of the location. It was a quick walk to all the cool stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place, great location

We enjoyed our winter getaway in this cozy place with the lemon-lime theme. While many other properties seemed claustrophobic and shoe-horned into the neighborhood this place looked out over a nice open area next to an amusement park just a short walk from the beach. Awesome!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home and would recommend to anyone wanting to stay in the Mission Bay Area. Close to everything and Drew was a excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but clean and excellent owner response

The property is very small but we really didn't need much room. The room was not ready so we had to wait but it wasn't a big deal. Had some minor issues which Drew too care of immediately. He was very respoonsive. The location is great, just a block from the beach. and right across the streeet from the amusement park. The bay is on one side and the ocean on the other. We loved the fact that there were beach chairs and toys available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend

Great location. Very clean and cozy. Perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, tiny place… Location is PRIME

Upon arrival, we were given a designated parking spot but when we arrived, someone else was parked there. Called the owner and he worked diligently to rectify the situation. We had a great 2 day stay over the weekend with minor issues. The only available outlet in the bathroom does not work, neither does one out of two in the bedroom. Ended up doing my hair in the living room, where there is a huge mirror and working outlets. The patio is SHARED, which I noticed is not listed in any other reviews or the owners listing. The people that rent the unit next door, have to walk past your front door and across your patio to get to their door. (Just would’ve been nice to know beforehand). The bed was extremely comfortable with soft bedding. Only one towel was provided for showering, so I’m glad I brought my own so we both had one to use. There is NO air conditioning and it does get humid, but having the doors and windows open while you’re home definitely helps. They also provided 2 floor fans, but only 1 works. The full size fridge was nice for keeping drinks cold. On Friday and Saturday nights, you can watch the fireworks from Sea World right at the end of the driveway or walk 5 mins to the marina and watch them over the water. Being able to see and hear the rollercoaster from the couch in the living room was awesome. There’s also a huge park and green belt across the street for your enjoyment. Traffic noise is actually very minimal in the middle of the night. We had a small fan on and I never heard anything. Would probably stay again, but with a lot lower expectations. Owner is also only available between 9am and 6pm so plan ahead!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Location

Right in the middle of so many things to do. Easy to get to, owner easy to deal with. Had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

The property was cute, cozy and comfortable, the location is perfect; it’s just a short walk to the beach or a Belmont. Our check in/ out was easy, the owner communicated well, we Enjoyed our time and look forward to coming back. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect location

Place was everything I wanted. Super close to the beach, great amenities, and a responsive host. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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