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

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

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, cable and large flat screen TV in living room
* Washer and dryer
* Small heated swimming pool (with additional energy charge of $30/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 (4), wagon, 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

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

Property manager

Ryan Michaels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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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
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small swimming pool is only 3 1/2' deep

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 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
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 STR-02254L, 608221

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

2 Blocks Ocean Bay House San Diego
2 Blocks Ocean Bay House
2 Blocks Ocean Bay San Diego
Storybook House 2 Blocks From Ocean or Mission Bay San Diego

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 9 min walk
  • Mission Beach - 9 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 9 min walk
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬6 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Pacific Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Stay
Wonderful and charming house located in a fantastic area of Pacific Beach just blocks away from both beach and bay. Great backyard for dining and entertaining and the rooftop hot tub was delightful
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mychele R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hiuse for families
This house is perfect for families. Great location and Ryan is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday celebration
Host very responsive, friendly. Location perfect. Easy walk to beach, boardwalk, stores, restaurants. House well furnished. Kitchen had everything. Nice patio, bikes, sand chairs. We were there early November and although the house said it was heated, only the first floor living room had heat. The bedrooms were cold. No extra blankets and we were cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

miriam w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
We loved this house. It had so much character and was perfect for our group. Great kitchen, wonderful backyard and even a hot tub on the roof. Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great Place to stay and if you are lucky you get welcomed by the parrot with a hearty " hello " as you walk through the gate!! Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reconnect
We had a wonderful stress free long weekend recharge. Two families with plenty of room. We were able to cook, grill, relax and chill. Kitchen was great. Billiards table and big dining room table made it easy for us to gather and visit and eat. Loved the sunsets from the hot tub. Appreciated the ready to use wagons, bikes, beach towels and sand shovels. Backyard pool was also a great place to soak and visit. Best thing was location in a quiet beautiful old neighborhood but only two blocks from the beach and three blocks from the bay. Host was very helpful when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine B.

Summer Beach Vacation
House did not have A/C but my mistake for not verifying! House was very nice, quiet neighborhood. House could have been cleaner. Found bugs and cobwebs. Otherwise very nice beach rental
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire Z., Newton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mike W., Skillman USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Storybook House is great
This house is fun and quirky. It’s perfect for families with children. We were 3 generations (7 adults and 5 kids. The little swimming pool was great for the little ones. The rooftop hot tub was great for the adults. The sleeping arrangements were great for our mix of family.. Near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was a great property for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hughes Party
The home was as nice as advertised. We had 10 people (6 adults and 4 small children) and it accommodated us very well. The location was great -- short walk to either Mission beach or the bay. The pool, although small, was a great plus for the children. The kitchen was well equipped. The one minor issue was the flies. There were a lot of flies outside and there is probably not a lot that can be done about that. However, a fair number made their way inside, and created a nuisance. Maybe some kind of fly traps inside would help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Location is great, pool is very nice for younger children
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Everything
Charming home. Close to everything you'd want to see in San Diego, but you might not want to leave. Pool table on the first floor, hot tub on the roof where you can watch the Seaworld fireworks each night, small swimming pool in the back. There's plenty of room - we had 8 people. A place to park your car. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. And the owner is great. What more could you want?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday Celebration
We had a group of 10 adults celebrating a 50th birthday. We absolutely LOVED this house and the location can NOT be beat. We walked to the grocery store multiple times. So convenient. There are tons of restaurants and bars literally 5 minutes away on foot, not to mention the beach. Ryan was an awesome host. You didn't know he was there but if you needed something, he appeared in minutes. He even shipped some items we left behind and wouldn't let me pay for it. I can't say enough good things about this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Vacation in San Diego
This home was such a fun piece of history, we loved the house! Not only was it in the perfect location for being able to walk and bike to so many things, the interior decoration was so fun to explore, it felt like a movie set home, which made it feel special! The pool was actually deeper than we thought which was a great perk. We paid to have the pool heated and used the hot tub on the roof, which was awesome. We used the bikes provided by the house and rented a few more for the kids, we did need to get the tires filled on the provided bikes, but that was easy. We loved riding down the beach as well as the bay to get meals and ice cream. The house felt like such an easy access point for everywhere we wanted to go, like La Jolla, Balboa Park and even Legoland and Temecula. As for the house itself, the kitchen was very well stocked, the beds were so comfortable and the extra things that were provided like beach wagons, bikes, beach toys, tons of towels, etc was such a big help to us as we flew across the country. We also felt that the rooms had enough window shade to make the rooms dark for sleeping, important for us on a different time zone! Ryan was easy to communicate with and he was so very prompt. I feel like the host communication can be glossed over but it really helps when the host has clear instructions and prompt responses to questions; and Ryan was great at all of that, clear communication to us as renters and prompt with any questions we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIndy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Family Headquarters
Ryan was a wonderful host. He was always responsive, patient and helpful. As the parents of the groom, we wanted a place to congregate. None of our family live in San Diego, so it became a place where we could all relax and catch up. It was a "home away from home". The challenge with finding a home to rent, was that we needed one with a bedroom that was on the main floor, near the kitchen. My in-laws find stairs challenging, so this just perfect! The kitchen was spacious, the outside area had plenty of room for all of us to relax. The kids enjoyed the heated pool and I enjoyed the rooftop jacuzzi. From the rooftop you could see the ocean, and the otherside, the bay. Thank you Ryan for sharing your beautiful, historic and 'full of personality' home with us. I hope we have another occasion to rent it in the future! All the best.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N., Livermore

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation stay
Great house to celebrate. We had a graduation party with family and friends from across the country. Then we had a Mother’s Day get together. Plenty of room and the pool table was a hit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
This was a great property for a family reunion (7 people). The house is perfectly laid out so everyone can be together on the main floor or outside, while there is ample privacy if people need some time alone in their bedrooms. The kitchen is fantastic. If that wasn’t enough, the short walk to the beach makes this property even more attractive. Ryan was a great host, and we all really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway for All!
What a gem! Loved getting to spend the time at this amazing place. We loved all the space and the location. Well stocked kitchen and kid friendly. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024