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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Ben's Beach Bungalow 4, Quaint & Beachy 1BR

Summary:
Just steps to the sand! Take our boogie boards and beach equipment out for the day and come home to relax in this cozy 1-bedroom or go out to the nearby restaurants in Pacific Beach. This unit is laid out to comfortably sleep 4 in two beds. It has a separate dining area and a full kitchen, so you always have the option of dining in or experiencing the vast array of PB restaurants and bars.

The Space:
This is a second floor unit. Enter into an open L living room with a dining nook off the updated kitchen. Updated plank flooring and tile in the kitchen and bathrooms which is ideal for the beach. Smart TV to meet all your needs. Kitchen is fully appointed (gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster, and all the things to use them). Updated step in shower with lots of natural light in the bathroom. Sleeper in the living room converts into an over-sized full bed. Luxurious queen in the bedroom....wake up to the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean literally 100 steps from your door!

Guest Access:
The whole unit is yours. This unit is part of a small and quiet 6-plex. Check-in is contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to arrival.

The Neighborhood:
Within walking distance of all Mission Beach has to offer, this charming unit is both centrally and conveniently located, yet offers the quiet comfort most look for in a vacation getaway. Best part of this location in north Mission is that you are a quick jaunt to all the nightlife, cafes and restaurants of Pacific Beach but you get to come home to the quiet of north Mission Beach.

Getting Around:
We provide a single covered parking space. It is accessed off the alley and as such can be a tight fit (as with about 90% of the parking spaces at the beach). We recommend a small- to mid-sized car to make it easier to park. We also recommend backing into the spot as that makes it easier to get in and pull out. There is free street parking available, but due to the high volume of beach-goers, don't count on parking nearby. Also be sure to read parking signs!

Looking for a unique way to get around Mission/ Pacific Beach during your stay? We've partnered with a local company, PB Golf Cart Rentals, that offers daily rentals in a customized Golf Cart. Whether you need it for the day, the weekend, or the week, they've got you covered. With flexible pricing and local pickup & drop-off, you’re minutes away from riding around San Diego in style. Please mention that Vacation Rentals By Aaron sent you!

Other Things to Note:
This is "typical" beach parking so we do not recommend large cars. The spots will not accommodate anything more than a mid-size car or SUV.

For stays longer than 30 days, I require a deposit in the amount of one month's rent to be paid offline due 60 days prior to arrival as well as a formal lease agreement.

We only offer the air conditioning between May and September
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Mission Bay. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony and TVs
  • Steps from Mission Beach and 8 minutes on foot from Mission Bay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR-03241L, 520236
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Reviews

Ben's Beach Bungalow 4, Quaint & Beachy 1BR Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eugene C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Easy walk to great restaurants and shops. Just a few steps to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandler J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent Property, A/C is false advertisement

Good:Property is just steps from the beach.Food options are very walkable.Pricing is pretty good.Bad:They advertised that it had A/C, which is technically does, but its just a window unit that is completely ineffective. You can open windows to try to cool it but if you are expecting A/C in the bedroom is doesn't have it.The top step of the second floor is severly cracking and could become a safety hazard.Overall its an okay property for the money, being that its nearly on the beach, if you can get over the lack of A/C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This was a great location. Just a block from the beach and close to all the restaurants. The place was nice and clean. The portable air conditioning didn’t really do much. So we opened all the windows and left the door cracked open while in apartment and it worked great cooling it off. It was nice having a dedicated parking spot but definitely made for a compact car. Overall it was a great place to stay and I would recommend it and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini vacation

Great location. Quiet, easy access and cute little place for a couple to enjoy the weather and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb B., Chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location!

We loved the location which is about a 1 minute walk to mission beach. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. The parking spot is pretty tight but nice to have. The bed was comfortable enough. The portable a/c didn’t really cool the entire apartment but opening windows was nice. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cali- Vacation

Wonderful time Place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint beach bungalow

Quaint beach bungalow
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle W.

Overall okay

Location is great and it’s fairly comfortable. Kitchen is clean and well appointed. Bed was clean and comfortable. Shower could use a deep clean. We asked directly about parking and were told our car would fit. SUPER tricky because property directly across juts out making it tough to access with anything other than a true compact car. Full disclosure is best practice. Street parking is available most of the time, but we booked this property based on what we were told.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This place is the best clean beautiful and it’s right near the beach 30 steps and your on the sand!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

Pretty clean and comfy. Parking a little tough with the small parking slot, but doable with the right size vehicle. Won’t get a full size pickup in there, so bear that in mind. WiFi works good, no issues. Could have used a dishwasher, but paper plates make that easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place at the beach

We enjoyed staying here. We chose it initially based on the location to the beach and boardwalk. This is great for watching sunsets and for evening strolls along the ocean. Good restaurants within walking distance. The property itself was comfortable. We enjoyed the kitchen, living room area, and smart tv. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom had shampoo, conditioner, and body wash which was nice. Since you do reuse towels, it would have been better to have more towel bars in the bathroom for better air drying. Also you have to open the bathroom window if you are going to get any airflow or decrease humidity. There is a portable fan in the closet which was great because we used it for white noise. It is very easy to hear the neighbors underneath you or beside you, but the fan helped with this. We did have an issue with our furnace, but the owner replaced the thermostat quickly. Owner was also quick with communication. Parking space is tight in assigned spot, even with a Fiat we had to maneuver it just right. Overall though it was a property that grew on us through the trip, and we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great breakaway

We had a great time and this was a fun convenient property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Asia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space!

The stay was fantastic! The beach was less than 100 steps away! Be warned we have a 4 Runner and it wouldn't come close to fitting in the parking spot. Street parking in December was decent. Only tiny complaint is that the pull out couch's mattress should be replaced with something thicker.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vieri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, easy to find, everything I needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

This is the second time we have stayed here. We love the location to the restaurants, bars, shops and the beach. The place was very clean and had everything we needed and more. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This unit although small is set up well with everything you need. The location is perfect, just a few steps from the beach. The garage is very small as described in the listing, but we were able to park our rental there. The bed was confiscated. Nice little unit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it great location and great price

Had a wonderful stay 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant

Pleasant stay and easy access! Beautiful spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg K.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised!

Great location and accommodations! Everything you need for a beach vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect honeymoon getaway!

We loved walking the beach and eating at the delicious restaurants close by. We would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J., Greenacres

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy

Literally less than one minute walk to the beach! Property had beach chairs which was nice to just sit on the beach and enjoy. Lots of options close by for eating out or just grabbing coffee. Perfect spot for a quick weekend getaway…quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house winter

Clean, great location, lots of eating options, good communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property for couple

Nice house, in a nice area, close to everything. And a Minnesota Vikings bar just down the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great VRBO

Clean , convenient location , very good communication .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023