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Beautiful, Charming, Historic 2BR Cottage-Yard/Patio-Blocks To Beaches/Shops-OB

Vacation home near Mission Bay in San Diego

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer

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San Diego, CA
  • SeaWorld
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Ocean Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Ocean Beach vacation home, you'll find Ocean Beach Pier and Ocean Beach. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and Ocean Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪California Wild Ales - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪OB Noodle House Bar 1502 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Joint Sushi & Tapas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Harp - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪It's Raw Poke Shop - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, Charming, Historic 2BR Cottage-Yard/Patio-Blocks To Beaches/Shops-OB

Enjoy the vintage charm and venerable character of this beautiful & historic Ocean Beach cottage. This lovely 1920s Craftsman-Style Bungalow located in the heart of Ocean Beach is a certified historical landmark and was one of the very first cottages built in OB! Updates have been done where needed but most everything is original.

The house and lavishly landscaped property have been meticulously maintained and cared for. The house has two full levels and you will have access to the entire main level/top floor complete with two bedrooms; one with a queen Sealy Posturepedic bed and the other with a full size. The bathroom has a large tub and shower available. There is a sunny, cozy living room with comfortable seating, built-in bookcases, and a gas fireplace. The ample vintage kitchen with breakfast nook features a fully functional 1940s Chambers gas stove for all your cooking needs. Built-in cabinetry offers plenty of space for your food items and a large sink with garbage disposal aids in making clean-up a cinch. There is a mudroom between the kitchen and back deck for hanging coats and removing shoes. Relax on the front porch, back deck, garden, or patio area complete with al fresco dining. Delight in a peaceful moment in the swing chairs hanging in the shade of the 50-year-old Japanese Red Pine tree while butterflies and hummingbirds flutter about. Or barbecue on the Weber gas grille surrounded by a gorgeous fenced-in yard with fruit trees, grapevines, native cacti, succulents, and other indigenous flora. Enjoy the convenience of the outdoor laundry area.

The property is just blocks from several beaches including a local "secret" spot. Hit the shops and bars, grab brunch, or dine in one of the dozens of wonderful restaurants on and around Newport Ave. Stroll or take in the sunset on Ocean Beach Pier. And...don't forget to check out the OB Farmer's Market & Street Fair every Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 pm!

Location.Location. Location...

The house is just minutes from Sunset Cliffs, Point Loma, the Airport, Sea World, Cabrillo Monument, Seaport Village, Liberty Public Market, Belmont Park, San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, etc. - We are also very close (walkable) to shopping, restaurants, bars, coffee shops & countless other attractions.

*Please note that there is a small studio unit located on the lower, garden level. This is completely separate and self-contained with its own private entrance and patio area. There is no shared space inside of the house and you cannot access the lower level unit from inside, and vice versa. You can only enter each unit through its respective and allocated entrance. The only shared amenities are the gas grille and laundry area.

**Further note that the lower level unit can also be rented. Check with the host for availabilty.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 648584, STR-07249L

Beautiful, Charming, Historic 2BR Cottage-Yard/Patio-Blocks To Beaches/Shops-OB Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and charming

This historic cottage is lovely! We had a wonderful stay and the property was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed and Brenden is an excellent host. The cottage is very charming and the backyard space is private and cozy. The neighborhood is awesome. Easy walks to great coffee shop, restaurants, and tide pools. We will definitely be staying here again on future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean Beach Historic Cottage

The cottage was very cute and the description is accurate. It is old and vintage. Very convenient to the town, shopping, restaurants and beach. We walked everywhere.The best thing was Brenden, our host. He was fantastic. Check in was a breeze, he brought us fresh apples picked from the many fruit trees on the property. Any question we had he was quick to answer. He couldn't have been kinder or more accommodating. Definitely the host with the most.We went for a girls long weekend. The cottage is not fancy, but it was clean and comfortable and convenient and the 1948 Vintage Stove was so cool. I definitely recommend Brenden and his historic cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan M., Wauconda

Liked: Cleanliness

Expedia Should Not Allow Listings without Completed House Access Manuals to be rented

Host forgot to give instructions to access the property. Expedia canceled /refunded my reservation the next morning when they could not reach the host either. From my tour of the property after the fact: Historical cottage charm; old energy and vibes. Coffee available. Beds/pillows comfortable, but not adequate space to open a carry-on and unpack. Living room / seating area okay; sofa needs to be larger than a loveseat. Kitchen is adorable with original gas stove and ocean view. Do not stay at this property if you enjoy pristine bathroom conditions / a showering experience--a lot to be done there. Original glass and windows are charming, but if you are HSP, have misophonia, or any kind of noise sensitivity not stay at this cottage b/c it is in airlines flight path from 600am until late-night. Property is full of beautiful vegetation, fruit trees, raised beds, birds. Ocean view from balcony off the kitchen. Cottage is walkable to beach and the main drag
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent OB Bungalow

We have been to several VRBO rentals over the years but we thoroughly enjoyed the OB bungalow. The comfort, close proximity to shopping, restaurants and especially the beach, (which were all walking distances), the value and the historic significance all contributed to the awesome stay.Reserving was fast and straightforward, check-in was simple, entering the premises was a breeze and our host went all out with his communication and care for our comfort.We have bookmarked this bungalow for future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025