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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

About this property

Entire place

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

A PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE Exclusive Private Retreat - STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY

THIS IS THE QUINTESSENTIAL BEACH COTTAGE! INTERIOR HAS BEEN DECORATED WITH DESIGNER HANDPICKED ITEMS THAT GIVES YOU THE BEACH AMBIANCE FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOOR. THIS COTTAGE LENDS TO A WONDERFUL VACATION DESTINATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN ABLE TO ENJOY THE 'SEALE SHACK' SINCE 2010. WE HAVE MADE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND WE ARE READY TO SHARE THIS EXPERIENCE WITH OTHERS. THIS IS A PERFECT COTTAGE FOR A SMALL FAMILY BUT WILL ALSO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 6 PEOPLE. THE SEALE SHACK FEATURES 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHROOMS. MASTER HAS ITS OWN PRIVATE BATHROOM AND QUEEN SIZE BED. SECOND BEDROOM IS SET UP WITH BUNK STYLE DOUBLE SLEEPER ON BOTTOM AND SINGLE ON TOP, THERE IS ALSO A SINGLE SLEEPER TRUNDLE PULL OUT. EACH BEDROOM IS SET UP WITH THEIR OWN TV'S /INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED AC AND HEATING UNITS . DINNER SEATING FOR ENTIRE FAMILY. LAUNDRY LOCATED INSIDE JUST OFF THE KITCHEN. GALLEY STYLE KITCHEN WITH ALL AMENITIES. PROPANE BBQ ABLE TO GRILL UP TO 10 STEAKS! GARAGE FULL OF TOYS INCLUDING SUP / BIKES / BOOGIE BOARDS / SKATEBOARDS/ TENNIS RACKETS / SAND TOYS AND MORE! SINGLE CAR GARAGE PARKING BUT CAN ONLY FIT A VEHICLE NO LONGER THAN 192". LARGE FRONT DECK PATIO (approximately 400 sf) IS SO WELCOMING AND MOST LIKELY WHERE YOU WILL SPEND MUCH OF YOUR TIME RELAXING AND PEOPLE WATCHING (ACTUALLY THEY WILL BE WATCHING YOU WITH ENVY) ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WAS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED AND FEATURES OUTDOOR SPEAKERS FOR ENJOYING MUSIC ON THE DECK. WIFI AND ALEXA UNIT.
This home will be delivered to each guest in a professionally cleaned condition. This property is professionally deep cleaned after each guest with our normal focus on highly touched areas and extra care to deep clean every area exposed to use. We are implementing all the cleaning guidelines provide by the CDC. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me prior to making your reservation. Looking forward to your stay!

Property manager

Linda Seale

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Smart speaker
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking/vaping allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect for young kids/not suitable for babies/tod

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
Note from host: No additional guests other than reg. guest
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR-04233L, 628344

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beach Cottage Steps TO Ocean BAY

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lava Java - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE Exclusive Private Retreat - STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE Exclusive Private Retreat - STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE Exclusive Private Retreat - STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE Exclusive Private Retreat - STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY located?

This family-friendly San Diego vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

A PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE Exclusive Private Retreat - STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage at the Beach
Lovely cottage at the beach, our short stay was made easy with beach toys available for our two and half yr grandchild, all amenities close by. Our host was easy to contact and helpful. Would love to spend longer there next time:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Fabulous
We had the most amazing time location just perfect. Linda has thought of just everything feels like home from home. Will book again. Would recommend this beach house for adults and also children
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visit
Our second stay this year. Very well appointed, immaculate cottage steps from beach, bakery and cafe’s. We will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING Beach Cottage!!
My family and I (including our 11 and 13 year old daughters) have been coming every summer for the past 5 or 6 years to Mission Beach for a week and have stayed in a different home every time. This home is by far our favorite place thus far! Linda has made this cottage very cozy and has thought of all of the little details that her guests would need. Her garage is filled with beach toys, plenty of bikes, boogie boards, umbrellas and chairs (the list goes on!). Her kitchen is the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever had in a rental. She was also fantastic with communicating before and during our entire stay. The location is great (steps away from the beach) and we absolutely loved eating all of our meals and just relaxing on the front patio. We would absolutely love to come back and stay at the Seale Shack again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great location, super clean, everything in working order, all the beach toys you need, great place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer family vacation
The best little cottage one can ask for on a family vacation. Cozy, clean, location perfect, garage full of toys. It was the best and the landlord is awesome to work with, we'll be back! Thank YOU!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
House is so cute and can’t beat the location. Linda is the best host and so easy to work with. They are locals so they were always around if we needed anything. Garage is packed with beach gear and bikes and having a place to park is priceless in that area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage on the beach
Beautifully designed and cared for 2 BR walking distance to beach. 2 adults and 2 teens comfortably fit in and all enjoyed the entire stay. Equipped better than any VRBO we have stayed in. Anyone should enjoy this beautiful beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway!
Linda was an amazing host! House was perfect - adorably decorated, perfectly stocked with everything we could have needed and just steps from the beach. What a treat it was staying here. Hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best cottage ever!
This was our second time staying here and I can't think of one thing that we would change. The decor, the area, proximity to the beach. Mattresses and couch are super comfy, everything is well stocked. It's fabulous and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
We had such a wonderful stay at the Seale Shack. It met the needs of our family perfectly (we traveled with our 2 year old and 6 year old). Our favorite thing by far is the proximity to the beach, and all of the beach accoutrement that was supplied - towels, chairs, boogie boards, and sand toys. The property was very comfortable, and it was really nice to not have any stairs (everywhere else we've stayed in Mission Beach is a multi story building). All in all a really great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and patio!
This beach house is fantastic! It was clean, cute and comfortable. The garage was very well stocked with beach stuff. We really enjoyed our stay. The front patio is the perfect place to sit and relax and people watch. Must get cinnamon rolls from Olive! Perfect location just a few steps to the beach and easy walk to PB. Only suggestion would be to have a couch and gas fire pit on patio. We spent a lot of time hanging out there! Overall a great stay and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We absolutely loved staying here! It was the best location — close to the beach, close to lots of restaurants, across the street from a coffee shop… everything! We would definitely stay here again and I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D., Forney USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
My husband, mother in law, two children (3yr & 6yr), and myself traveled from Dallas to stay here. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay. We always felt safe and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach House!
Our family had a great time staying at the Seale Shack! The house is in a perfect location, just steps to the beach, and comes fully stocked with everything needed for a wonderful beach vacation. The house was very well kept, very clean, and in great condition. Linda was an awesome host and responded quickly to any messages. It was very obvious that Linda takes pride in this home and wants her guests to feel welcome and have a wonderful time. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend the Seale Shack to anyone looking for a great place to stay. Thanks, Linda!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregor H., Laguna Beach, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beach Cottage
Lovely cottage with all modern amenities. Extra mention needed over cleanliness, styling and fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Cottage
Seale Shack is a perfect beach getaway for a family. Close proximity to beach, tons of water sports gear and close to so many San Diego attractions. Our family had a wonderful time. We loved hanging out on the porch, taking walks along the beach, Olive’s bakery, surfing, and so much more. Could not have asked for a better spot. Linda is fantastic as an owner and was very prompt with any questions that arose.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Little House
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is in a great location to the beach and a dangerous location to a very tasty bakery across the street. The house was small and cozy, which kept us all interacting as opposed to everyone going off on their own. Walking distance to everything and Instacart, for everything else! Comfortable, clean, happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT! BEST PLACE IN MISSION BEACH!
We typically stay in Mission Beach a couple times each year and have stayed at many different places. This is by far the cleanest and most convenient place we have stayed! Everything about this cottage was perfect! Linda, the owner, is very communicative and obviously takes great pride in making sure that everything is in order for her guests. Everything was right on site for us to use: beach gear, bikes, toiletries, towels. We have yet to stay at the same place in Mission Beach twice, but that's about to change! Can't say enough good things about this cottage! Stay here if you can!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to return!
This spot a few houses from the boardwalk/ocean is outstanding! The home is spotless and equipped with everything you can think of (and even the stuff you don't). The beds are comfortable, the blankets are soft, and the front patio is the best place to people watch. There is a lovely bakery and restaurants within walking distance. We took full advantage of the bikes in the garage. Even with imperfect weather we had an amazing trip. Everything is 15-20 min away, great location! We will definitely be back, thank you, Linda!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the beach
Everything at this property was exactly as described. The house was clean, cozy and had everything we could have possibly needed. There was plenty of room for our family of 5. Linda decorated for Christmas and it was adorable! The beds were very comfortable. It was the perfect home away from home for our family to spend Christmas. She thought of everything. We made Christmas dinner in the well stocked kitchen. The beach was steps away and we could see the ocean from the front deck! Our teenagers used the provided body boards and surf boards and spent hours in the ocean. We were fortunate enough to have had unseasonably warm weather for Christmas and really got to enjoy the beach. I loved walking a few miles on the ocean front boardwalk, located steps away from the house every morning. My husband and daughter went for afternoon bike rides on one of the many bikes provided for our use. The neighborhood felt very safe. And was perfectly located in the middle of Mission Beach. We enjoyed the bakery directly across the streets epic cinnamon rolls. and The Restaurant at the end of the street was also very good. It was a short drive to all the attractions of downtown San Diego. We would love to stay here again. I cannot say enough about how this property and the location exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderfull place to stay
The house was very nice, with lots of small details and we enjoyed our stay so much. Very good appliances, there was nothing we couldnt't find. The location of the house is just perfect, the garage is full of equipment to use. Also Linda is the perfect host. Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terence B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Beach Vacation
Clean, beautiful, classic beach property. Ideally located steps from the fabulous Mission Beach and a short walk to the bay. Stocked with anything you can imagine: 8 bikes, 8 paddle/surf boards, 8 wet suits, 8 boogie boards, as well as skate boards, tennis rackets, beach chairs, games, etc. One of the best parts is the front deck, with outdoor speakers, chairs, tables, umbrellas, grill, etc. When we weren't busy with the many activities available along the boardwalk or the downtown gas lamp district, we enjoyed chatting with passers by and just hanging out listening to great music.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
WELL WORTH IT!!
Our stay was AMAZING!! We really enjoyed the location- steps from beach, boardwalk, places to eat, and convienece store. The house is darling, comfortable, and perfect for our family of four. We truly enjoyed the front patio area as well! It has ALL the amenities you could as for! and then some just in case! We highly recommend this beautiful house...a guaranteed great time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heath S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Rental
My 17 year son and I stayed here for a few days during his Spring Break. It was a fantastic rental! Tastefully decorated and updated. Perfect location, just steps from the ocean, coffee, tacos, etc. Bonus points for the extra touches (Q tips in bathrooms, plenty of supplies for cooking or any outdoor adventure, etc). I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022