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Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, DVD player, toys, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions



Villa Blanca is a beautifully restored, six unit, vacation rental apartment complex in a safe, tranquil, garden like setting steps to the beach and boardwalk. All of our apartments are named after world famous beaches. Our Malibu apartment is bright and sunny with garden views. You can hear the waves and smell the surf! This spacious, first floor apartment is charming with bright red/grey/ Black beach decor. The large galley kitchen is fully equipped for making a gourmet meal or simply packing a picnic lunch for the beach. The grounds of the building contain a barbeque area, outdoor shower, beach toys and boogie boards and bike racks. This upscale family friendly neighborhood is a minute walk to every restaurant cuisine you could imagine plus shopping, grocery stores, bars and all the board walk activities. Freeway access is near by and there is a local bus stop at the corner of Misson Blvd.

Property manager

SeaHawk Vacations

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We consider small pets during non summer months

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: The complex is available for a full rental
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 629958, STR-03847L

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Charming Beach Apartment...steps Beach all Attractions Apartment
Charming Beach Apartment...steps Beach all Attractions San Diego
Charming Beach Apartment...steps Beach all Attractions
Charming Steps All Attractions
Charming Beach Apartment...steps to the Beach all Attractions

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 4 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk
  • Mission Beach - 20 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪City Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Backyard Kitchen & Tap - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions located?

This family-friendly San Diego apartment building is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Charming Beach Apartment...Steps to the Beach and all Attractions Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Retreat
A wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Location was perfect! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little beach apartment
Lovely little apartment less than a block from the beach. Basic but has everything needed and couldn't ask for a better location. Very helpful and communicative host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!!
Great location near the beach and a couple blocks from the nightlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shelly M., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place to stay close to the beach
Great location! Lots to eat and do in the area. FYI, since it is within 1/2 block of the beach parking is difficult during the day and there isnt designated parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Unit was exactly as described, clean and in a great location. Just a half block to the ocean and very close to all shops and restaurants. Wish we could have stayed here our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Vibes
You can’t beat being so close to the beach! A spot if you’re looking to be close to some bars etc (we weren’t hence only 4 stars for that). Communication with the host and property manager were prompt and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beware of parking restrictions between 3:00am and 6:00am.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Had an amazing time and the apartment was just what was listed. We had everything we needed parked the car and didn’t move it for 5days. Thank you Pam and Meg for a wonderful trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Miguel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Party beach
Check in was quick and easy. Property was nice. Walking distance to all the bars and beach areas. The apartment was perfect for my wife and I. The only issue was parking. There were alot of campers on the street, they took up all the parking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
north pacific beach haven
the location of this property is outstanding...a block to the beach and away from all the noise of pacific beach bars..etc. Megan Rose was outstanding in assisting with check in, check out and any inquires....called back in minutes. The condo is not brand new so expect some history..cracks in walls or peeling paint...still very charming...perhaps 4 new cushions on the bed as they were pretty lumpy. Kitchen was so well appointed..everything you need! All in all would definetely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
ok place to stay for a weekend, very close to beach.
The apartment was just ok. My husband is a general contractor and saw many needed repairs to be done inside and especially the outside of the building, its been neglected. The biggest asset is the location, walking distance to the beach. Parking on street, but if you leave good luck finding a place when you return, we were lucky.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Terrance M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Beach Apartment
The location was one block from the beach and a great location. There was only street parking for the one bedroom units which wasn’t usually a problem. The recycle bin had a rusted lock which was difficult to use and should be replaced. The toaster provided was rusted and dirty, I bought a new one myself.The manager had purchased a replacement and said she would reimburse me for the one I bought but she never did. The VRBO description said there was coin operated laundry available but there are no laundry facilities for the guests. Bed pillows were poor quality and lumpy so we bought our own.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

Perfect for us!
Our 2 1/2 week stay in the Malibu condo was perfect for us. It's very near the beach, board walk, fishing pier and resturants. It is an easy drive to downtown San Diego for attending a Padres game or summer symphony concert. The condo is very pleasant and met all of our needs. It was comfortably cool in the evenings and it was quiet for sleeping with the windows open at night. The property manager was quick to help when needed. We would without hesitation stay here again.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
pacific beach stay
The place is smaller then it looks in the photos! The queen bed in the bedroom makes a noise everytime you roll over. Garbage disposal did not work. The windows were very hard to open, no vacuum so you couldn't vacuum up the sand and debris. It was clean. It was extremely noisy with all the other condos right next to one another. The biggest disappointment was the no assigned parking.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stay for the convenience of the beach but not the Amenities of the apartment
Our unit was cleaned satisfactory but the apartment is in need of repair. There was 2 areas, one on the wall and one on the ceiling that are covered up with a wood board and awaiting repair. We didn’t have WiFi for the first 2 days because our code that was given to us didn’t work and the property manager must have forgotten that we requested a new code. I Remedied it by knocking on a neighbor’s door and shared their code with them. I asked for directions regarding the tv/cable because we couldn’t get them to work but never heard back. A couple of neighbors in other units said that it wasn’t working for them as well. Refrigerator froze a lot of our produce but we couldn’t get the dial to adjust. Front door locks well but has a large gap that flys continue to come in. We did request another fan as one was broken and it was delivered that day to us. Parking is on the street, parallel parking only. I thought this would be an issue competing with beach traffic but I was pleasantly surprised it was not. The location can’t be beat for beach access and as a couple of women traveling we felt safe in our location. All in all none of the things that I said spoiled our trip but I thought it was worth noting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Robin R., Lone Tree, CO

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
not as clean or new as listing, features don't match
We enjoyed being so close to the beach, and utilized the boogie boards and beach chairs that where available near the outdoor shower. This location needs a deep cleaning and update. The property was not clean (dirty floors and throw pillows where stained with what looked like mustard) and the niceness/newness of items didn't match the listing photos. (There was no cooler as pictured, etc). In the bathroom was mildew and water damage, and my asthma would get bad everytime I was in there. The hall closet was coming off its hinge. Steam from the bathroom sets of the smile detector outside in the hallway. The water was able to get very hot which I liked! At booking I viewed the amenities and "coin laundry" and "parking" where listed, only to find out coin laundry was "in the area" (.4 miles away) and parking was street only. (You have to click the details when viewing, which seems deceptive when comparing to other properties to book. This resulted in us losing vacation time to transport, pay for , and follow up on laundry service. The property manager messaged me ahead of the stay, but I would have liked to be able to contact her through the VRBO website as well. When I messaged the property on VRBO they replied promptly, but referred me to the property manager for more details. We could also hear the people upstairs, especially their medium sized dog playing, but we didn't mind that too much. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the cottage made a good home base for our activities. I just wish it had looked as fresh as in the listing photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay in PB - location and apartment super!
This apartment was perfect for the three of us. My husband and I had the double bed and our adult daughter had the sofa bed, which was comfortable she said. We couldn't work out how to turn it into a double bed (not that she needed it) for a few days, but did it in the end as we were curious. Megan (the property manager/owner?) was super in all communications: we received an email with all relevant details for the check-in a few days before arriving in San Diego. We had questions regarding the WiFi and Megan came back to us immediately, offering a solution but also to come over if needed - no problem at all. The apartment had everything we needed and more! All the basics were there but also things we didn't expect, like games, books, yoga mat, beach towels on top of the bath towels, shampoo and conditioner and also some condiments in the kitchen, very useful as you wouldn't want to buy these just for 6 days. There were also other things we didn't use but if the weather was nicer (it was quite cold in April 2023), we might have, like the outdoor chairs, the bike racks, the BBQ,... The outdoor hose pipe to wash our feet was super practical! The location was brilliant as well! Every morning, jogging along the beach, where we can find lots of shops selling hot drinks and breakfasts (we only had this once, but there is a vast choice). There are also a lot of grocery shops not too far (we used Trader Joe's and Vons). If you like to be near the beach, to run, swim, surf, lounge around, play beach volleyball - we recommend this place. Some people reviewing this place before us, said they could hear the neighbours at the top, but we only heard noises we expect to hear when people live in apartments and in no way was it unexpected or a nuisance. It actually made the place friendlier as we met others going in and out. The only thing we couldn't get to work was the door to the trash area (rubbish as we say in the UK : -) so we had to leave the bags just outside the apartment; thankfully, the cleaner was there and told us that was ok. All in all, yes, we would definitely recommend this place! You'll have a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CITLALLY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Astrid R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Great area, very clean, but run a little bit in the years.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
It was a great location and very nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles bestens! Sehr tolles und sauberes Apartment. Die Kommunikation lief perfekt. Ruhige Lage und direkt am Strand. Das Apartment ist sehr zentral. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pamelal Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, very clean
would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024