Mermaid Cove: Your private Pacific Beach Oasis!

Our stay was great. Clean and comfort cottage. Convenient location. Good communication from hosts.

Good location, beds comfortable, well equipped kitchen, host responsive.The outdoor area was nice and private. Need more places to put things….luggage, wet towels, toiletries, The shower in the small unit needs a shower mat,… it is slippery. Also the water in the shower which is very weak will suddenly get cold and then goes hot again.

Great stay! Good proximity to beach and restaurants.

The location is fantastic, but that’s where it ends. The house is tiny and split into separate units, so at least one adult will likely have to sleep in the detached garage. The bedroom doors are extremely narrow — if you’re carrying a child, it’s very easy to bump into walls. Soundproofing is essentially nonexistent: even quiet cooking in the kitchen will wake anyone trying to sleep behind closed doors.The “bunker bed” is really for kids only; adults won’t fit. If you have two adults needing separate beds, one is forced into the garage. At 600/night, this is just not worth it.Amenities are minimal: cheap appliances, no cable TV (good luck finding live sports), missing basics like aluminum foil. In short: great location, but for the price, the compromises are significant.

Great amenities and location

Great location! Clean and comfortable for our short stay.

We had a terrible experience here. This property might not be for you if you are going on vacation looking for comfort such as bed comfort, privacy especially in the bathroom, cough comfort/ free of smell and more space. We selected this property due to the reviews and wanted a close place to the beach and mostly clean property to rest. It was 2 adults and 3 kids under the age of 12. We arrived late at night (close to 1030 pm) last Tuesday and we noticed: 1. The house is actually in the back of his house/ another space attached to the actual home which is smaller than what I was excepting.2. The couch and beds have strong body odor smells that made it impossible to sleep or sit down and relax.3. Bathroom has an uncovered window which faces another window which I’m assuming the owner’s home window! It was above the bathtub but every time you enter that bathroom you wonder who is watching? Not ok for a mom with 3 kids.4. Bed make noises every tosses and turns which is disruptive to sleep.Owner was pleasant at first but once I started pointed out issues he got defensive/ silent. I had to involve vrbo. He did not reimburse even1/4 of the cost since we did not last there for more than 12 hours. We checked out the very next day before 10am though we have booked for 4 nights.

Super location to bay and beach. Lovely and comfortable home.

The hosts of this property made everything easy from booking through check-in (and out). They were easy to get in touch with, and have a website with all of the information pertinent to your stay.The property is in a great location near Pacific Beach. You can walk to Sail Bay in under 5 minutes, and Pacific Beach in under 10. Our family liked the bigger waves in Pacific Beach.On the walk, you pass any number of restaurants, coffee shops, and gift shops. Our favorite little find on the way back from the beach was Pacific Beach Ice Cream Co. There are plenty of places around to buy groceries as well, which I'd recommend since eating out near the beach for every meal can be expensive.If you do decide to buy groceries, the kitchen is well appointed and easy to cook in. There's a gas range, a large fridge, and any utensils needed. You can also cook outside on the grill. There's a great outdoor dining area that was well suited for our family of 5.The house itself was a great fit for us as well. Our youngest two children split the room with a bunk bed, and the oldest enjoyed the privacy of the little casita that has it's own bathroom. The laundry room has all of the things you need to make the beach fun. There are chairs, umbrellas, toys, and boogie boards. The house also has a supply of beach towels.My only suggestion is blackout curtains in the main bedroom because its bright when the neighbor's flood lights come on. Small complaint for an overall great stay.

It was exactly how it was described- beautiful property in an amazing location!

Very nice & clean property in a fun location. The rooms were perfect for our group (mom, dad, and boys age 17 & 20) would also be excellent for multi gen travel or all adults. The 3rd bedroom is detached from the main house so not great if you have smaller kids. The hosts provided everything we needed including beach towels and chairs, boogie boards, games and more. Check in was easy but I had to have the instructions resent via text. Vrbo messages do not link to check-in instructions. Property manager was very quick and helpful. Easy walk to beach, even easier walk to Mission Bay. Restaurants, & groceries all in walking distance. Would 100% here stay again.

We had a great stay here with our 4 and 1 yo. An easy walk to the beach and a lot of restaurants. The host was extremely responsive and helpful, even on a Sunday. 10/10 no complaints.

Wandering along the bay and beach is just a couple of blocks away. Restaurants are also within walking distance. Found a good Indian place acceptable to my vegan son.

Mermaid cove is a perfect getaway for those looking to take in all San Diego has to offer. The Casita gave privacy for my teen. The main apartment had everything for us to make delicious meals after shopping at the farmers markets. We could walk to the beach and it was a quick drive to all the city sights. The decor is immaculate and tasteful. Truly a gem. We can’t recommend it enough!

Comfortable, immaculate, great location - very walkable to both bay and beach. We were visiting relatives but had downtime to walk around. Overall, a great stay,

Aaron was a great host! Communication was excellent and he was always quickly responsive to questions. House was extremely clean, well stocked, and organized. Our 18 year old son loved having his own house in the detached sleeping area and bathroom. The bay is a close 5 minute walk and the boardwalk is about 10 minutes.

Excellent property once we were able to locate it. Check in before dark if you haven’t experienced alley access.

Beautiful place, very clean, pictures don’t do it justice, host is very friendly and responds back quickly. Located in a great spot and nice neighborhood. Would recommend and will be back!!!

Overall, this was a good stay. We were travelinging with our almost 3 year old and my sister, so we used all the rooms. It was super convenient to have a separate room for my daughter as well as a bit of a separated space for my sister. The overall space was clean. The bunk bed was great for my daughter and she slept incredibly well. We bought an inflatable side bumper for a little more peace of mind for her not falling out. She slept on both the top and bottom and absolutely loved the flexibility. The beds in the main room and the guest house were not the most comfortable, which was a bit tough after a long day out. But not so uncomfortable that you couldn't sleep. While the overall space was clean, we did realize a little too late in our stay that the AC was causing some issues in the guest house, exacerbating allergies. We did let the property manager know and they were responsive immediately. It was great having a communicative and responsive property manager. Overall amenities were good. I love the outdoor space. It was really relaxing. The proximity to things was perfect. You could walk if you wanted to spend a bit of time outside, and you could drive and find paid parking if walking was not an option. We had a great time at this property. I would highly recommend it to those looking for a stand alone property with space for a small family.