ROMANTIC COTTAGE 30 STEPS TO OCEAN FRONT.

Location excellentPrice reasonableQuaint lodging

I had an awesome stay at David’s cute cottage! It was clean and so close to the beach and boardwalk. The parking and front patio were perfect. I will return!

The location is everything, but if I had a do-over, I would have just stayed in a hotel. I couldn’t cancel this booking and find a hotel once I arrived without it costing me double due to it being spring break & last minute, sadly. During a heat wave, we found out that the house has no AC, which meant we had to keep windows open constantly- which felt unsafe and didn’t help much when there was no breeze. As another reviewer said, the house is very mildewy-smelling.The house is for sale & it really just seems like the owner gave up on upkeep. The main bed is super uncomfortable. The bunk bed creaks loudly and wiggles with every move. Kitchen is super grubby and old. The electrical is old and sparks when you plug things in. Bathroom lock is rusty. Living room futon and “couch” are old and looked dirty. We also found numerous broken things when we arrived which prompted me to notify the owner (numerous broken blinds, a broken window.) Could only use 2 fans bc the third sounded broken and was obnoxiously loud. Front door/lock is ancient and didn’t feel secure- decent neighborhood, but plenty of riffraff from the boardwalk and people rifling through the trash out front for bottles. Couldn’t use the garage because the door is too low for an SUV. No locks on bedroom doors. Lastly, the cleaning lady showed up a few hours before check out time and started doing laundry from her car while we were packing up - made it awkward.

Great to have a washer dryer for sandy beach days. Great value.

Great place, great location, and great host.

The ocean was visible from the front yard/courtyard sitting area. Beautiful sunsets! Maybe some general landscape cleanup i.e. weeding and patio furniture cleanup could be used. It was great to be literally 30 to 40 yards from the beach! Great location!

Walked into the house and was knocked over by the smell of mold. Migraine and asthma kicked in. Immediately left and requested a refund.

David was very responsive. Property had a great location. Overall, a very good experience!

Perfect for our family vacation! Very cozy and great location. Host was really nice too!

The location is perfect and the host is responsive. Thanks for a great stay!

Just returned from an unforgettable stay at this charming beach house, and I cannot stop thinking about the unbelievable location! Seriously, you could not get any closer to the ocean. Stepping out the door and hearing the waves crash right there was pure magic. If your priority is direct, stunning, and immediate access to the sand and surf, this property is an absolute dream come true.

The house is very cute. It is dated but definitely adorable. The garage is a very tight fit. It was chilly one morning & the heater wasn't working. We contacted the owner & it was taken care of that day. We had an amazing week being so close to the beach was fantastic.

Fantastic location; lots of character; plenty of space including washer and dryer; the kitchen needs a few items but it's fine for beach living for a week and there are plenty of places to walk to get coffee and breakfast so no need to cook anyway. Parking in the garage is a real plus, but the car has to be small to fit. Mission Beach is very crowded.

We loved our stay in this cottage that is full of character and so convenient to the beach. We hope to return!

This is a charming house with a quick easy walk to the beach. It is an older home, classic for the area, so no A/C (but plenty of fans) or dishwasher, but we've been here many times and love it.

Check in was easy, house is as advertised, and host was great

We’ve been staying at the beach cottage for a few years now. My kiddos were devastated when we couldn’t come last year, so it was super important to us to be able to come back this summer. We made the best memories together and just adore the originality of the home. The location is perfect and the accommodations are always incredible. Feels like our home away from home Thank you for having us, David!

Great place for family fun! Located steps from the beach and a short walk from Belmont Park. We come back every summer because we love this place!

I want to start off by saying that my family and I had an amazing time staying at Dave's cottage. The proximity to the beach (Maybe 100 feet to the boardwalk) was the key selling point and we will 100% be staying again. We walked down to the boardwalk at least 8 time each day to either play in the water or just simply stare out at the ocean. The Tourist shops, Belmont Park, and restaurants are also only a 5-minute walk which meant we rarely had to drive for food/entertainment, or random gifts for the kiddo.As i was booking, i already knew that the place needed a little TLC (per other reviews) which was fine for my family and I as it does have the authentic beach house vibe we were looking for and we are very much into old, historic places. However, i gave the cottage 4-5 stars because some things truly did need some touchups, as i was afraid that we would break some things simply by using them. A Few examples:1. The outdoor shower pipe is loose, so you have to hold it while turning the water on, so you don't stress the pipe. 2. The bathroom doorknob is really loose and doesn't work from the inside without pulling hard while turning.3. The Foton had screws falling out which I tightened, luckily before it broke. None of these issues were a big deal to my family and I but wanted to list them to justify the 4/5 stars as opposed to 5/5. With that said, these issues will not deter my family and I and we will 100% be back!

We enjoyed our stay in Mission Beach. The house was the perfect location, and had everything we needed. The host was awesome, and the description was accurate.The house os old and charming but with that, felt dirty and needed a little more tlc if renting. I would have loved updated bedding, towels, and kitchen ware.charming

Very outdated and unkept. No entrance through the front door. Ants were abundant in the living area. All of the fans were filthy and or rusty. Location was nice..but otherwise would not recommend

The location was fantastic—couldn't have asked for a better spot for the price! The owner was incredibly responsive, even through VRBO messaging, which made the entire experience seamless. The cottage itself was a real gem. Growing up in Michigan, it reminded me of the older homes there, bringing back great memories. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home—it was absolutely perfect!

Me and 4 kids. Enough room and close to Belmont, has a washer and dryer so no trips to the laundromat, and 2 parking spaces. Whenever I had a question, Dave was quick to answer, great host.

Love this cute little cottage by the beach!.. my family and I have stayed here every year for the last 3 years! Perfect location for all the activities!