The Tugboat house - a fun and unique experience your family will never forget.

San Diego, California
$1003 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

This spacious 2300 square foot luxury home was built to resemble a vintage Tug Boat. Ideally located just steps to the sand in South Mission Beach this three story house is a dream boat as well. Lots of living space for a large or extended family to spend quality time together or spread out and have some alone time on the rooftop sun deck or cozy tropical yard. Spend the day enjoying the beach, nearby Sea World, and San Diego Zoo and come home to barbecues, cold beverages, and beautiful sunsets. The possibilities are endless.

AMENITIES:
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS-
Third floor-5 beds 3 twin, 1 full, and 1 twin trundle
Second floor- King Size bed and three sleeper sofas in living room
First Floor- King Size bed and conversion sofa

HOME INVENTORY
Ready made beds and one bath towel , hand towel, and wash cloth per guest.
One beach towel per guest
Kitchen starter kit -
Steps from beach and baypatio and rooftop deck
Washer and Dryer
Two car garage
Gas BBQ
Fans provided

Saturday to Saturday stays are required from mid-June to mid-August

Please see my other listings for additional accommodation options.
The Ritzy Beachcomber #7582778, Seabreeze and Sunsets #3331071, and Cute Spanish Bugalow #3889181. Thank you for considering my home for your stay in San Diego.

Age requirement 25+ unless children are accompanied by parents (all groups must be approved by owner)

ATTENTION- This vacation home is located in a quiet family oriented neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental policy includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy, and parties. Evictions and forfeitures of deposit for any violations of said policies are strictly enforced. Please be sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting The Tugboat House.


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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2300 Sq Ft (214 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 2 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Rooftop Terrace Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Non Smoking Only Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Camerin C.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Absolutely so fun!!! Amazing house in a great location and so many fun accommodations . The theme of the house was so cute and the top deck was lovely to view the fireworks from SeaWorld.

  • joe p.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Unique family home. Plenty of room for everyone. Kevin was

  • Selina B.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Plenty of space. Easy access to beach. Lots of games and beach equipment including bicycles. One bicycle needs repair...unable to use. Toilet on second floor needs handle repair. Blinds in kitchen not in good shape. Had a wonderful family experience. Very nice neighbor from Arizona. Oh yes...more forks needed!

  • Colin C.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Wonderful stay. Great place - everything we needed and more for an epic stay at mission beach. Great communication and wonderful amenities.

  • Ken S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Host is very accommodating and location is great. Some amenities were not functional or missing upon arrival.

  • Jan C.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a nice time at the tugboat house. We utilized all floors and had plenty of room. It is nice to have a dog-friendly home available for family getaways at the beach. It is a mere 5-minute walk to the beach and the garage is loaded with beach chairs, toys, boogie boards, etc. It's always nice to have full-sized washer and dryer at your disposal. We were a bit surprised to learn that the host hadn't addressed many of the negative observations from previous reviews. In correspondence following our stay, Kevin (the host) indicated that he was replacing the fridge/freezer and ensuring that all the cranks to the windows would be operational. Overall, we would give this stay a 7 of 10 stars. With the upgrades he described, future guests will enjoy a better experience.

  • Susie R.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    I loved the area...could come stay longer. Just needed a list for checkout duties and it would be nice to have a more comprehensive list of things in the house like soap,shampoo, coffee, hairdryer, foil, etc...maybe I missed this on the listing site. I know you can't list everything! only negative is the cooking pans could use a bit of an upgrade and some leftover contaiiners would be nice. Loved the great room with the christmas decor. the house was perfect for 10 of us! Lots of room!!!

  • Richard S.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Very nice place. Really interesting architecture. Host very responsive. Great location. The flight path from the airport is right over Mission beach but only noticeable in the 3rd floor bedroom. I think any place in Mission Beach would have same issue.

  • David L.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Fun house to stay at with our family and friends. Very clean and very spacious for hanging out at when we were not at the beach. Kevin is a great host and has a great tugboat house!!

  • CD K.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Overall, we had a great stay here. The owner was super responsive to inquiries that we had. It is located near the beach and away from public parking so the beach wasn’t as busy as other places. It has plenty of activities inside the house and for the kids thank you for hosting us.

  • Jeff D.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    This is a great property. Charming nautical theme throughout. Some rooms make you feel like you're on a large ship. Great location just a few properties from the beach and directly in front of a beach access point. Incredibly well stocked with utensils, plates, etc. as well as beach gear and even a pack-n-play and stroller. Great rooftop patio and large outdoor space for gathering on the ground level. Communication with the host was exceptional- very friendly and quick to respond when we had questions.

  • Chris N.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed with our adult children and had a great time. It was a fun, cozy place to stay. It could use some updating but it was a good place to stay

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,003+
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