Zanzibar Retreat 2BR | Walk to Beach! + Courtyard

San Diego, California
$549 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

HIGHLIGHTS
• Steps to the beach
• Outdoor lounge and fire pit
• Close walk to shops and restaurants
• Air-conditioned
• Free beach and bike rentals for all Bluewater reservations!

SUITABILITY
• Single-level home, no stairs
• Pets and smoking are not permitted
• All guest ages 25+ unless family groups
• Equipped with decibel meters - No parties
• ID and credit card verification required

DESCRIPTION>Welcome to Zanzibar Retreat, your dream Mission Beach getaway! This recently updated beach house has been completely renovated, offering a cozy, modern, and welcoming living space that is sure to impress. From the sleek hardwood floors to the fresh white walls, every detail has been purposely selected to create a true gem of a vacation rental.

The bedrooms and bathrooms boast stylish fixtures and finishes, ensuring that you will have a comfortable and luxurious stay. You'll also love the convenience of the in-home laundry and modern appliances throughout the home.

Inside, the beach house is filled with natural light, creating a bright and inviting space that will make you feel right at home. The living area is stylish and cozy and floor-to-ceiling doors open up to the outdoors where you can barbecue under the stars. The kitchen is fully equipped and comes with an island breakfast bar and plenty of cupboard space.

Two outdoor spaces are provided, with the first right on the court sidewalk that leads to the ocean. The interior courtyard is completely private and ideal for enjoying time around the fire table and socializing on the sectional underneath the twinkling market lights.

Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, ceiling fans in all rooms, a work desk in the king bedroom, an outdoor shower, ready-made beds, one full towel set and beach towel per guest, and a starter kit of all soaps and paper goods.

This corner home is located on Mission Boulevard in North Mission Beach and just steps from the beach or bay where you can stroll or bike along miles and miles of waterfront boardwalks. It’s a short walk to restaurants, a grocery store, several beach rental shops, and The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, where you can get paddleboards or kayaks to explore the bay and day passes for resort/spa amenities.

This home is professionally managed by Bluewater Vacation Homes. Locally owned and operated, we are area experts and are here to help you find the perfect place for you and your group. Once you arrive, our office is nearby so we can quickly respond to any needs to ensure you have a 5-star stay. Book your stay today and experience the best of San Diego beach living at this beautiful vacation rental.

LAYOUT
• Full kitchen
• Breakfast bar for 4
• Living room
• Dining room
• Bedroom 1: King bed (sleeps 2), work desk
• En suite bath with shower
• Bedroom 2: Twin bunk beds (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2: Sleeper sofa (sleeps up to 2)
• En suite bath with shower
• Washer and dryer

OUTDOOR SPACE
• Enclosed patio with BBQ
• Lounge seating with fire pit
• Outdoor shower
• Front patio with dining table

PARKING
• 1-car garage (Compact car only)
• Dimensions 17’D x 9’W x 6' 4D.
• Limited street parking

NEIGHBORHOOD
The location of this home is hard to beat. It’s just a few steps to the bay or the ocean, and across the street to the ocean. It’s within walking distance to restaurants, nightlife, coffee shops, markets, surf shops, beach boutiques, water sports, beach and bike rentals and miles of bayfront and oceanfront boardwalks. Just park your car in the garage – you won’t need it because everything is here!

NEARBY SAN DIEGO ATTRACTIONS
• San Diego Airport: 8.6 mi.
• Balboa Park and Museums: 10 mi.
• Belmont Park: 1 mi.
• Cabrillo National Monument: 9.4 mi.
• Gaslamp Quarter/Downtown: 10 mi.
• La Jolla Cove: 5 mi.
• Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial: 4 mi.
• Old Town San Diego State Park: 7 mi.
• San Diego Zoo: 11 mi.
• SeaWorld San Diego: 3 mi.
• Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: 11 mi.
• USS Midway / Seaport Village: 10 mi.

THINGS OF NOTE
The City of San Diego's Short-Term Rental Ordinance is strictly enforced. Parties and/or noise disturbances will result in a minimum $1,000 fine and eviction with no refunds.

Guests must sign a separate e-sign agreement with important terms and conditions and ID and credit card verification is required to complete the booking process.

This home is on Mission Blvd. so some vehicle noise will be heard.

Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. To properly clean, sanitize and maintain the home, we are unable to accommodate early check-ins or check-outs if another guest is arriving or departing that day.

Furnishings and amenities are subject to change. No refunds are given for any reason unless the home is uninhabitable. Guest ages and plans for use of the home must be approved, and reservations may be declined or canceled at management’s discretion.

TOT Certificate #519472
License number: STR-03117L

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 816 Sq Ft (76 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Marsha B.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Everything was exactly as described and pictured. The rental company was responsive and easy to work with. The location couldn't be better! Mission Drive is a bit noisy with trucks and motorcycles but that is the price you pay for such a perfect location between beach and bay. It didn't keep our doors closed or prevent us from enjoying the patio and firepit.The house is very well equipped, they have taught of most everything you might need. And everything else is within a walkable distance.The garage is small but we were able to get a van into it (barely). Such an invaluable perk to have off street parking since the demand for spots is very high.

  • Tyler K. S.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    What an incredible property. We booked a trip for our family of 6 and we all had the best time. The space was super clean and conveniently located to shops and the beach. We hope to be able to stay here again!

  • Agnes B.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 26, 2025

    Have stayed here before and would again. Near shops and restaurants. Short walk to the beach. Highly recommend this house

  • Samantha A.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    The location was stellar, it's near all of the best things mission and Pacific Beach can offer.

  • Keith E.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    This is a lovely, clean and well equipped house with plenty of space for two. The house is actually located on the corner of Zanzibar and Mission Boulevard, the main drag through the location. That means it can be a bit noisy. And we found it impossible to maneuver into the small garage, which meant we were involved in the daily hunt for a street parking space. But we managed! The walk to the beach is a quick couple of minutes and the house is well stocked with towels. plenty of good restaurants close by. Can't fault the house but the location and parking challenges were a little disappointing.

  • Melody S.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Beautiful property, direct beach access by boardwalk. Perfect and clean, within walking distance to most all food and beach activities.

  • Jill O.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Perfect for our family of 4. Lovely path to the beach and walkable to local restaurants and stores. The property was clean and exactly as described. We fit a Mitsubishi outlander sport in the garage just fine. We really appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella too!

  • Jamie D.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Beautiful property. Completely private backyard. Modern and super clean home. Perfect location. Management kept us up to date on everything and check in couldn’t have been easier. Can’t wait to stay there again.

  • Eric Q.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    Place was amazing, near the beach and had everything we wanted and need!

  • Aaron P.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Great location with easy walking access to the beach and the bay. Quick drive to the Zoo and SeaWorld for day trips with the kids. Ate at nearby restaurants World Famous and The Mission which are a quick walk with great food. The management team was very responsive and communicative during our stay to ensure a great trip. We will definitely book again!

  • Rees L.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Great vrbo! It had everything we needed. Lived the garage. Our Tucson fit great. Loved the patios.

  • Agnes B.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 5, 2025

    Exactly as listed, clean and well equipped in a great location

  • Brian M.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    It was great thanks

  • Amy T.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    The location was perfect, we walked everywhere! The house was very cute, clean, comfortable. We loved having the outdoor areas with the grill and fire table. It was really nice to have a garage, it is small but we were able to get a Ford Edge into it, wouldn't go any bigger than that though! We would definitely stay here again!

  • Emily P.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    A perfect girlfriend’s weekend in this beautiful rental. We enjoyed both patios, grilling & cooking in the kitchen and the convenient walks to the beach, bars & grocery store. Definitely recommend! We can’t wait to go back!

  • Alisha O.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Perfect spot for a beach getaway. 1 block off the pacific, easy walk to loads of restaurants, shopping, etc. The outside space with a shower was helpful, and the garage spot was a huge convenience. Nice kitchen, plenty of space for a family of 4.

  • Colleen S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    This place was perfect. Great location to the beach and bayside. I was hesitant due to it being right off Mission Blvd, but it was totally fine and not noisy at all. The garage was a bit tricky to get into. I recommend backing into it. The house interior is great and so clean. It had all the amenities to cook and clean and the air conditioning makes it so worth the cost. Grill works great as does the oven and stovetop. All the appliances are top notch. The owners really made the house a home away from home. Would definitely stay here again. I would recommend a fly swatter if I had one tiny complaint. 5 ⭐️

  • Katie K.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    The house was very comfortable for my family of four. It had everything we needed to cook a few nights, it was close to beaches which was wonderful. The area had restaurants, coffee shops, rental places that didn’t know we needed. We had a wonderful vacation and would stay here again.

  • Dalton O.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    Everything was just as advertised. Very clean and a great location!

  • Samantha A.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    The property was in a great location, minutes from the beach. You have two outdoor areas to enjoy people watching or have a private area. There's also plenty of amenities to enjoy. Would highly recommend and consider visiting again!

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$549+
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