Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage

San Diego, California
$358 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Mission Beach is San Diego’s lively take on the classic boardwalk beach town with nearly two miles of oceanfront boardwalk, numerous rental shops and Belmont Park, a boardwalk amusement park, featuring the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, originally built in 1925 but since restored, the Beach House Grill, miniature golf, bumper cars, rock climbing and an arcade.

There are plenty of bars in Mission Beach and adjacent Pacific Beach, and a hot nightlife scene for the young at heart.

There are also a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy including biking, beach volleyball, boogie boarding, surfing, whale watching, sport fishing and scuba diving.

A short walk across Mission Beach’s main thoroughfare leads you to the calm waters of Mission Bay, home to SeaWorld San Diego and the largest aquatic park of its kind, surrounded by grassy parks, playgrounds, picnic tables and miles of paved sidewalks. Rent a sailboat, take a leisurely bayside bike ride, or watch the kids play in this one-of-a-kind oasis.

POPULAR ACTIVITIES
Visiting Belmont Park - roller coaster, bumper cars, arcade
Surfing, boogie boarding, kite boarding
Swimming, but in designated areas in the summer. Watch for signs.
Fishing off of the Mission Bay jetty
Walking, jogging and bicycling on the boardwalk
There are plenty of dining options along the boardwalk and within walking distance of the beach community.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Patience A.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2026

    Stayed Feb 3, 2026

    The location was perfect! Short distance to both the Oceanside and Bayside. Nice, well maintained place. We enjoyed the beach chairs and towels out on the beach as we watched the AMAZING sunsets!! Great place we would come again!

  • todd m.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2026

    Stayed Jan 26, 2026

    Host is very accommodating and timely on communication. Place was fantastic,.

  • Gary D.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    The property was very nice and clean. The host was very helpful and available. We had a wonderful stay and would stay here again.

  • todd m.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 10, 2025

    This was a great place. Great location. Near many fun locations. Great walking, riding, places to eat. Loved it. Hostess was so good and responsive

  • Cali C.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Our host was lovely and the location was AMAZING but it definitely wasn’t an “upscale” cottage. The air conditioners smelled like mold and though there were some nicer finishes it was really cheap overall. The bed and linens/towels were also very low quality.

  • Tim H.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    Yes but never did met host - messaging worked well

  • Melissa M.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    The cottage was cute and exactly as described. The location is great. We enjoyed sitting on the patio watching the hummingbirds.

  • George O.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Close to the beach and a wonderful host. Book if you haven’t already.

  • Danger J.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    This was the perfect little getaway spot! The home was spotless, recently remodeled, and had everything we needed. The location is amazingly, just steps from the boardwalk and within walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Having parking included was a huge bonus and made everything so much easier. We’d definitely stay here again!

  • Christine O.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The place was very beautiful and very close to the beach enjoyed every day there will come back

  • Rosemary A.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Nice clean place with everything you need. Lovely little monarchs would greet me everyday. Even some nice beach chairs and towels! Easy access to beach and boardwalk with good restaurants within walking distance. Hope to come back next summer!

  • Michael P.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    Great location with just the right amount of space for 2 - small but functional kitchen - nice bathroom - comfortable bed - nice little front yard area to relax - thanks for the memories :)

  • Don A.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    Property met and exceeded all our expectations. Will surely come back again.

  • Myra Q.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    We had a lovely time staying at the Steps to the Sand-Upscale Beach Cottage. The hosts were very responsive and made the check in/check out process a breeze! The location is very close to the beach. Extremely walkable neighborhood to local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back next time we are in the area. Highly recommend!

  • Tara W.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed with my wife at the property which was close to the water and shops. Easy check in process and residence was clean and perfect for two. Will book again!

  • Tina L.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    Great location and super cute place!

  • Tom M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    My wife traveled with me on a business trip, and we had a blast! The home is small but located in a great spot. Everything was updated, clean, and as advertised. Shannon was great to work with and communicated everything we needed to know. We would definitely stay in this unit again next time we are in San Diego!

  • Katie G.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    I absolutely loved staying in this charming home by the water. When I first arrived, I noticed how clean and spotless the entire home was. Which I’m a big fan of especially when you’re that close to the water. The accommodations were amazing & very simplistic living. But everything that you needed was there. My only suggestion would be maybe an extra blanket for the couch area because it does get chilly at night..Other than that, I will be staying there again! I had such a wonderful and relaxing time and the owners and property managers were so attentive.

  • jenny s.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    The house was just as described.Nice and clean Newer remodel. Location was excellent. One thing I have to mention is we would of liked a TV in the bedroom otherwise everything was perfect!

  • sarah k.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Perfect place for a couple!! The beach is steps away and within walking distance to coffee and food. We especially enjoyed Molly’s and The Olive Oven!!We rented a car and found downtown areas easy to navigate. Lots of pretty drives to different beaches and the coast line!

  • Elizabeth K.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    The house was perfect for a long weekend getaway! Host was extremely helpful and there for any questions. Location is PERFECT and house was very clean.

  • Allison R.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Great location not only to both beach and bay but right in the middle to boardwalk and Pacific Beach area. Super cute and very clean. Responsive and quick communication to host. Only negative would be the bed but overall, enjoyed our stay.

  • Yves H.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Everything was very good. We recommand this house!

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Total

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$358+
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