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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything

You've found the perfect beach home for your next vacation to San Diego. Where coastal modern complements traditional charm in this beautiful three bedroom, ground floor unit in the blissful, peaceful neighborhood of South Mission Beach. Located just a block from the Bay and 3 blocks from the Ocean, you can enjoy the best of both worlds exploring all the fun. When you're not exploring, you'll be enjoying the large patio space private for your home, complete with outdoor dining, a fire pit, and comfortable sofa seating around. Enjoy the newly updated kitchen complete with clean modern finishes and appliances. The renovations continue into all three bathrooms creating a true spa-like appeal for your stay here. It's an elevated cozy space perfect for relaxing all vacation long. The bright San Diego sunshine will shine right through the big beautiful windows throughout the home, creating the ultimate indoor/outdoor appeal. This is the ideal vacation home for your next family or friends getaway.

Highlights:
Brand New 2025 Kitchen + Bathrooms Remodel! Impeccable Coastal Modern Design w/ High End Finishes & Appliances!
Ground Floor Home w/ Incredible Patio - Perfect for Indoor/Outdoor Living
Outdoor Patio Features Dining, BBQ, Fire Pit & Comfortable Sectional Sofa
1 Block from the Bay and 2 Blocks from the Beach!
Central Air Conditioning & Heating
Queen Bedroom & Full Bathroom on the Ground Floor
Beach Chairs, Boogie Boards, Umbrella, & Toys
Outdoor Shower
Located in Peaceful, Family-Friendly South Mission Beach
Walking Distance to Local Shops and Restaurants

Things to know:
Cancel up to 30-days prior to your arrival for a full refund
We are pet friendly! We welcome 1 dog to accompany your stay (non-shedding, less than 25lbs).
A $200 non-refundable pet fee will be added on to your reservation.
We do not allow adults to sleep on the bunkbed, therefore, max adults is 4.
This is a ground floor home of a duplex property. The upstairs unit is also a rental; upstairs noise may be heard from time to time.
San Diego Airport flight path runs over South Mission Bay. Airplane noise may be heard; however, departing flights are not permitted between 11:30pm-6:30am.
This home is monitored by exterior surveillance cameras and interior noise monitoring devices.
We supply a starter pack of paper goods and cleaning products. This includes paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, multi-purpose spray, hand & dish soap, and shower sets.
Beach chairs and a beach umbrella are also provided for your use.
You must be at least 30 years old to rent this home. If all guests are adults, all guests must be over the age of 30, excluding families.

Neighborhood Notes:
Mission Beach is San Diego's lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with over five miles of waterfront boardwalk, trendy shops, restaurants, and Belmont Park, a beachfront amusement park featuring the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing, and an arcade. Mission Beach is just a few minutes to Sea World, 15-20 minutes to The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego International Airport (SAN), and downtown San Diego.

Attention:
This rental is located in a high-density neighborhood with strict house rules and is only suitable for quieter groups. No tolerance policy exists for excessive noise, occupancy, parties, or smoking. Failure to abide by these policies may lead to immediate eviction without refund. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting.

Sleeping Accommodations:
Primary | King + Ensuite | 2nd Floor
Guest 1 | Queen + Ensuite | Ground Floor
Guest 2 | Bunk Bed (Full over Full w/ Twin Trundle) + Ensuite | 2nd Floor

Parking:
1-Car Garage
Dimensions- 6'10 H x 7'6 W x 31'6 D
*Most suitable for compact vehicle only
* Additional parking options- Street Parking on Mission Blvd- free & overnight; Public Parking Lots- located at N Jetty Rd (end of Mission Blvd)- free & overnight

Property manager

Drift Vacation Homes

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,387 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 636561, STR-00802L

Property is also known as

591090

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belmont Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Draft - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything located?

Located in Mission Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Steps to the Beach w/ Incredible Ground Patio Fire Pit | AC | Walk to Everything Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach retreat for the whole family!
This charming beach rental is well stocked both inside and with beach gear. It was the perfect choice for our family vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great for a relaxing family getaway
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nola H.

Balboa Escape
We loved our Drift Mission Beach accomodation. Fully equipped, great location and totally updated decor. They thought of everything! Only downside was the 2nd bedroom bed & mattress. Bed too small & mattress not very comfortable. Otherwise an excellent vacation property and would highly recommend.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

July 4th Week
Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the Sun
Great trip. loved the place. host was responsive. if you have a car larger than a compact plan on walking to overnight parking but you walk past restaurants and market so made it convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Diego stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were very communicative, friendly and helpful with all of our requests. The place was quiet, very clean and comfortable--in addition to being walkable to the beach and many restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Getaway
Fun had by all - great location, convenient to everything. Ages 2 - 70 enjoyed. House is well appointed with comfortable amenities. Would not hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
All four of us really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesska D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest neighborhood near the beach!
Enjoyed a weekend here with girlfriends! The beds were comfy and we loved having three bathrooms. The neighborhood is so cute and an easy walk to the beach and bay. Property managers were super responsive when we reached out with questions. We couldn't get the fire pit to work which was a bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with family
My family and I spent 4 days in this rental over fall break. We had a great time. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, so we were able to make all of our meals. It's very spacious, so there was plenty of room for all 5 of us to be comfortable. It was easy to get to ocean side of Mission to enjoy the beach, but located on the bay side, so a bit quieter. I would definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location
Unit is in a great location, but outside fire pit did not work, spray hose had numerous large leaks, light switches in bedrooms did not work, tv in master did not work, WiFi was hit or miss
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location. We really enjoyed it.
The house was just as it looked in the pictures. Clean & well maintained. It was less than a minute walk to the beaches on either side (bay or ocean). Lots of beach toys in the garage. Our kids absolutely loved it. And the BBQ & A/C worked great. If I had to be picky, the only thing that proved difficult was fitting a mini-van inside the garage. It's very tight. But we got it in there. Just make sure to fold your side view mirrors in. And the next door neighbor REALLY doesn't like it if you pull in front of her walkway near the garage. But after she made a few colorful comments from her balcony, she went back into her place. No big deal. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marlo H.

Great House, Great Location, Great Host!
Loved everything about it. Traveled with 6 adults and a toddler - there was plenty of room for all of us. House was very well stocked with EVERYTHING we needed - to include beach chairs and beach towels. Outdoor patio was fantastic. We cooked all meals at the house and never moved our car. Small (expensive) market 2 blocks away along with a great little coffee stand and taco shop. Perfect. Host was very helpful with all of our questions. Overall 5 stars! Only negative is the garage is SMALL. Small sedan barely fit with a lot of tries, but the beach parking at the end of Mission Beach was great for our other vehicle. There is also a lady in the house next door that yelled at us during arrival and departure while unpacking/packing our cars, for what she thought was excessive noise (during the middle of the day....) We didn't let her ruin our stay :). Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
We stayed here with our adult children and one grandchild. The house is in a great location and very convenient to either Mission Bay or the ocean. There are a lot of great food options nearby, and the Mission Market was well stocked for random items we forgot. The house had everything we needed for cooking in a few times, as well as more than enough items like trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry soap (many places just furnish the bare minimum, but we didn't run out of anything the entire week!). The outside patio was lovely and we spent a lot of time there. The fire pit was a nice touch and the grill worked great. There were only two small issues. First, the master bed makes very loud creaking/groaning noises when you move or roll over, which isn't that big of a deal but a little annoying. Second, the parking is pretty tight, but that is the case everywhere in Mission Beach. Neither of these things would keep us from staying here again, just for information purposes. The property manager responded promptly to all requests and I would highly recommend this home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jameson P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall break vacation
Great location. Easy to get to all major areas. Parking is tough, and in flight path. But otherwise no complaints and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

July 4th Week
Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

July 4th Week
Excellent week! Thanks so much for a great week. The house was perfect and the location exceeded expectations. Beds were cozy and the living room and porch were great for entertaining!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Home near the bay- mission beach
Great location, clean, nice inside. Front patio quiet with nice seating
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Wonderful condo!
It was a great place for a family vacation. Close to beach and a quiet and safe place.

10/10 Excellent

Quinton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
816 Balboa Ct was clean, bright, and exceptionally well-provisioned.
We had such a great time and the location of the property was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Great location and great amenities!
We had so much fun here, close enough to everything you'd want to do and at the same time secluded if you want some quiet time!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Great Location
We enjoyed easy access to both the bay and the beach. We also enjoyed time around the outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christie B., Upland ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall great:)
Master bed was awesome:) Overall wonderful. Wi-Fi didn’t work the entire trip after calling every day. Kitchen was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
beach condo
everything about this property was great. I contacted the property management to see if we could store our luggage in the garage before check-in time as our flights arrived that morning and we couldn’t take our luggage along to the activities we planned. I didn’t get a response, otherwise they hit five stars in the other categories. Great proximity to the beach, there were beach chairs, boogie boards,, beach toys and towels provided. Loved the grill, fire pit and furniture on the patio. We definitely would stay there again and recommend it to larger families
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022