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Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Literally ON the beach, this charming cottage is a tranquil retreat where you can step from your front door into the sand of Ocean Beach. The cozy living room has fold-down sofa beds for 4 adults and a kitchen with full-size appliances to prepare meals. With an outdoor shower, washer & dryer in the garage, plus BBQ area in your private side yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard

Quaint cottage, literally ON the beach. Open the front door and step into the sand of Ocean Beach. The beach is HUGE and open in front of you.

The cottage has been freshly painted and decorated. It's the perfect place for a great time away. A QUEEN size bed in the bedroom and a TWO fold down FULL size sofa beds in the living room provide sleeping for 4 adults comfortably if there is one adult per sofa bed. You might be able to sleep a couple kids on each sofa bed, increasing the capacity to 6 in theory. There is also a twin size air bed in the closet for your use.

There is a window mounted air conditioning unit in the bedroom and a portable space heater just in case our (rare) 50 degree nights are too chilly for you.

A full size fridge and gas range will come in handy for any cooking or cooling you want to do. The kitchen has a microwave & a coffee maker as well. Outside the kitchen door is a nice size side yard accessible only to your unit in which you can BBQ or just relax without being in the public mix out on the sand.

The private garage is for your use alone and is the primary entrance to the property. There is a key code on the door and simply walk through the garage and through the side yard to enter through the side kitchen door OR you can go through the sand along the front of the cottage to enter through the front door.

There is a washer & dryer in the garage for your use. In the garage you will also find beach chairs, a small cooler & a beach umbrella which you can use during your stay.

In addition to the full sized shower in the bathroom, there is an outdoor shower in the side yard in case you want to take a quick rinse off before you head back inside.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in/on cottage property. Beach is okay

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If you have time & don't mind doing so, please gather any used towels and start a load of laundry on HOT. Laundry soap is above the washing machine. Quick wash is fine unless heavily soiled/large load
Please close blinds, turn off A/C or heaters, lock the front & back door then hang up the keys where you found them upon arrival after locking the back door of the garage.
Please send a message or text letting me know that you've departed the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Fire Pit can only be used in the SAND area of the side yard, and only in the side yard. Fires on the beach are only allowed in concrete fire pits.
Side yard gatherings end at 10pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends. Be respectful of the neighbors.
No weddings, wedding receptions, or other large gatherings at the cottage or in the side yard.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Be respectful of the neighbors and obey local laws

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in/on cottage property. Beach is okay

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
Note from host: Be respectful of the neighbors and obey local laws
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 first aid kit
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 628522, STR-00416L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage is Literally Private Garage Parking Private Side Yard
Cottage is Literally Private Garage Parking Private Side Yard

About the neighborhood

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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Belmont Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪OB Surf Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, steps from Ocean Beach, and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mission Bay. Dog Beach and Ocean Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Cottage is Literally ON the Beach! Private Garage Parking & Private Side Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Cottage on Beach

Quaint cottage on the beach with a perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great spot!!

Location location location!!!Perfect little spot with everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself on the beach!!Perfect for a small family or couple!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Our favorite place in SD

Our family has stayed here on three different trips now and it is our favorite place to stay in SD by far!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odette Y.

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

Perfect stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the host’s thoughtful touches, with snacks and beach items! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Private and Peaceful

Having your own garage to park in which opens to your own private yard, porch and bungalow was perfect. The OB Surf Lodge right around the corner has fantastic food and drinks as well. We will definitely stay here again. Ocean Beach has so many great places to eat and shop within walking distance. Sitting on the porch enjoying the surfers and all of the beach action was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Family favorite

We've stayed at this property twice now and cannot say enough about the amazing location. Having direct access to the beach is our favorite part. Ocean Beach is such a funky, unique community and although there are quite a few homeless people in the area, we do not feel unsafe bringing our family here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie L.

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

Great location/ amazing management

Property manager was great. Location amazing. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim p.

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

Perfect

Great location. One step from the beach , right out the front door. Central location to all the hot spots of San Diego , 30 minutes away from everything.. even accounting for the rough traffic at times. Private , secure parking. Great vacation for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi S.

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

Cute Little beach Cottage

A cute little place literally on the beach. Enjoyed opening the door hearing the waves. Every extra thing available to enjoy some beach time, chairs, blankets, towels, umbrellas,, cooler, toys. Owner directed us to an amazing farmers market walking distance from cottage that was amazing. Wish we had more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

On the Beach - LITTERALY

This property is amazing - if you are looking to be "on the beach" and have private parking, and have a patio, and have a huge picture window to look out in any weather, a volleyball tournament to watch almost nightly, and world class surfing within a 1 minute walk, that along with amazing restaurants within walking distance and a market for those 'oops' I forgot the ---- also within walking distance. Would have liked to stay a MONTH... and will return for sure! This is the vacation spot for those who love the beach and the ocean air!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

liz m.

Incredible location right on the sand!

We were staying in San Diego for about a week as we moved our daughter into her freshman dorm. We could not have dreamed of a better place to land nor a more accommodating host during that important trip for us. This is the most adorable beach cottage. If you want to gaze at the ocean and step out of your door directly onto the sand, this is a must-stay! It is in the heart of Ocean Beach and has the amazing amenity of a private, secure garage! This proved to be invaluable since we had many trips to Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target. We could safely leave everything either in the garage or in our car without a worry. The yard between the garage and house had plenty of seating for hanging out to watch the waves, a nice propane grill and a marvelous outdoor shower...such a plus while at the beach. We enjoyed all of our meals "al fresco" on the sweet porch with cute garden lighting and truly had a front row seat to the waves crashing and fun beach activities. The kitchen had most everything we needed to be able to eat "in" but there were many great restaurants in the neighborhood within walking distance to enjoy as well. The cottage's decor was right at home with the beach vibe and the front door is split so you can enjoy the ocean breezes and the sound of waves crashing right from the living room. I have a bad back and am always worried about beds while staying in STRs but I was relieved and delighted to have absolutely NO issues. The bed was so comfortable and the linens and blankets were top quality and super-luxe! We had the most splendid nights' sleep the entire stay. Our host was the perfect amount of communicative....he answered any questions immediately but allowed us our privacy entirely. The check-in and out process was easy and efficient. This is a great little beach cottage and I'm already looking at dates to book it again every time we go to visit our daughter! I can't recommend it enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't get any closer to the beach. This was our third year renting the property, and we'll be back next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay when visiting San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Excellent property, location, and host!

We had a wonderful time! This cottage is literally on the beach with garage/easy accessible parking. Which is HUGE on the beach. We had a nice little side yard with fire pit and BBQ that we used and had everything we needed right there onsite. Host is AMAZING! Checked in with us and gave us suggestions on event's that were happening in the area. We truly loved our stay and would absolutely stay again. Mary our neighbor was fantastic too! Hopefully this property is available next year for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

Everything it says & more!

Perfectly appointed, GREAT location, as well as an easy to communicate with host will make this my "go to" when in San Diego.Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Great place one the sand

Lived it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Upon our arrival we walked up to the cottage to witness a spectacular sunset. This really set the mood for a great stay! The host was extremely helpful with everything and kept in contact throughout our stay just to check in which was very thoughtful. Everything we needed for the beach was available. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basics needed for cooking. Having a washer and dryer was an added bonus, I wasn't looking forward to bringing beach sand home with us. There's an outside shower off the garage that was perfect for rinsing off after beach time. There are great restaurants within walking distance. Cute little beach stores for shopping are just blocks away. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Quaint Little Cottage

Great location! You are literally on the beach!! Great ocean views from bedroom and front room. Private backyard and plenty of amenities. Locals were friendly and neighborhood was safe. Street market on Wednesday’s is only 10 minutes walking and had great food and all kinds of items for sale. Also great entertainment!! Beaches are clean and well kept. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ae

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

Cute beach cottage!

We had a lovely few days at the cottage. Property manager (Abe) was great - lots of useful info for check-in, property logistics, things to do in the area, easily reachable. Space was nice for us as a couple - would be tight for a family, unless you're mainly using it as a jumping off point to other activities in San Diego. Expected wear and tear for a beach house/ocean front location. Dedicated parking/garage was a huge asset. Kitchen could use a bit of updating. Bed was comfortable, as were couches and cozy living area. Be mindful that this location is directly along the airport flight path, so there is quite a bit of noise, including overnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron W.

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

Great Location and Fun Small Town Community

We had a fabulous time! The garage was perfect for our small suv and our bikes. Plenty of beach toys for our grand kids when they came to visit. Side yard with BBQ and outdoor seating was such a great bonus when we hosted our family for a picnic and day at the beach. We loved exploring Ocean Beach on our bikes and met so many wonderful people. Lots of great restaurants for happy hours and easy bike ride over to Mission Beach too. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute Cottage Getaway

My huaband and I spent our birthday weekend here. It was a cute little beach town and the cottage was on the sand as advertised which is exactly what I was lookong for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

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

Perfect beach bungalow

Fantastic beach bungalow. Host went above and beyond making sure we had good directions and house instructions. Home was well stocked very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

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

Beautiful home and amazing host

Property was great location was accurate. Kept in communication. Will be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Quaint Cottage in a Perfect Location!

The cottage is well-maintained and perfect for a family of 4. We stayed the week of the 4th of July and we had the best time. The cottage has garage parking, an outdoor shower, everything you would need for the beach (chairs, umbrellas, etc) and an amazing view. We're going to make it our annual place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christinea V.

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

Great place to stay right on beach

The property was amazing, just an FYI there are volleyball courts right on the beach right in front of you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024