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Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub

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Exterior
Game room
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub

Plan the perfect family reunion or getaway in this one-of-a-kind 2,800 sq ft. historic home. Built in 1927 by the famous Scripps family in the unique "storybook" style; the home has been remodeled with the latest features to enhance its old world charm. This large house features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, 5 separate bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and loads of outdoor patio space, providing the ideal mix for both quiet relaxing and fun social time. During the summer season, rentals run from Saturday to Saturday.
Located in the heart of Pacific Beach (PB) San Diego's premier beach destination, the location can't be beat. Pack your wagon with surf and sand toys and head west for 2 blocks to the Pacific Ocean. Or, switch gears and head south 2 blocks to Mission Bay for a leisurely bike ride or to read a book on the sand. Forget something at the store? Ralph's supermarket is a 5 min. walk away, as are a wide variety of restaurants and shops for every taste.
StorybookBeachHouse
** A great place for wedding parties, professional groups, birthdays and family reunions.**
City of San Diego STRO License # STR-02254L
Indoor amenities :
* Bedrooms: 5 total ( 4 upstairs, 1 first floor with in suite bathroom)
* Beds: 1 King, 3 Queens, 2 Full ( sleeps 12 very comfortably )
* Large master suite with 18 ft. ceilings
* 4 bathrooms appointed with marble or tile
* Gourmet kitchen with all essentials and tons of counter top space for entertaining
* Brunswick billiard table, professional, 8 ft.
* High speed internet: 1 Gb, Unifi system, cable TV and 75" flat screen in family rm
* Washer and dryer
* Small heated swimming pool (with additional energy charge of $35/day with 3 day min.) SDG&E charges $3/ therm / $.59 Kwh
* Patio cabana and BBQ gas grill
* Roof top deck with 4 person hot tub with views of Mission Bay and Sea World fireworks
* Plenty of outdoor seating for lounging and dining
* Bikes (5), wagons, beach toys for kids and beach chairs
* Two off street private parking spots: 13' x 45' parking area

Neighborhood amenities ( All within short walking distance )
* Full size super market grocery store and drug store
* Bike rentals and surf shops
* Restaurants and bars
* Catamaran Resort Hotel (popular for weddings and sail boat rentals)
* Souvenir and clothing shops
* Library
* Kids playground on the bay at Fanual Street

Nearby attractions:
* Sea World
* Crystal Pier
* Belmont Amusement Park
* La Jolla Cove
* San Diego Zoo and Animal Park
* Coronado Island
* Old Town San Diego
* Balboa Park
* Legoland
* Del Mar horse races
* Whale watching and fishing tours

**Please note:
This property is located in a quiet, single family neighborhood.
The owner lives on-site in an adjacent apartment. We only rent to responsible groups, primarily families. This is not a "party house".
Guests MUST observe QUIET hours from 10PM to 7AM.
Individuals under 30 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
NO SMOKING AND NO PETS.
Check in 4:00 pm on date of arrival and check out is 10:00 am on date of departure unless other arrangements are made with owner.
We look forward to meeting you in PB !
3 - 4 night minimum stay. July to mid August: 7 night minimum stay.
Xmas and New Years are separate rental weeks with 7 day minimum.

Property manager

Ryan Michaels

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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: Small swimming pool is only 3 1/2' deep

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Ask owner regarding events.
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
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-02254L, 608221

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

2 Blocks Ocean Bay House San Diego
2 Blocks Ocean Bay House
2 Blocks Ocean Bay San Diego
Storybook House 2 Blocks From Ocean or Mission Bay San Diego

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crystal Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waterbar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Open Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub located?

This family-friendly San Diego vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of The Promenade at Pacific Beach, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach. Mission Beach Boardwalk is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

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Storybook Beach House 2 blocks from the Beach or Mission Bay with Pool & Hot tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mychele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect hiuse for families

This house is perfect for families. Great location and Ryan is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Stay

Wonderful and charming house located in a fantastic area of Pacific Beach just blocks away from both beach and bay. Great backyard for dining and entertaining and the rooftop hot tub was delightful
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This was a great property for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great Place to stay and if you are lucky you get welcomed by the parrot with a hearty " hello " as you walk through the gate!! Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHERIDAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration

This was a great place to bring together our children, their partners and our grandchild for a week. There was lots of room for everyone to find their own space or to gather for meals, conversation or a pool game. The small swimming pool was a big hit with the grandkids. There were many retail and grocery stores nearby as well as restaurants, bars and ice cream stores. And the beach was just a short walk with amazing sunsets that the whole family enjoyed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

Comfortable house, and easy walk to beach. And kids loved the pool! Thanks for a fabulous play to stay during our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sun Lakes, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Our family celebrated my husband's 90th birthday at the Storybook Beach House and it could not have been more perfect. The house was fabulous, fun and in the perfect location for all of us to walk to the beach, grocery store and wonderful restaurants. The owner of the house was extremely accommodating, helpful, and thoughtful. The house was charming, intriguing and very well supplied with everything we needed. All-in-all the perfect house for us. Many thanks to the owner of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

miriam w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place

We loved this house. It had so much character and was perfect for our group. Great kitchen, wonderful backyard and even a hot tub on the roof. Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Location is great, pool is very nice for younger children
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding property

Beautiful property located perfect to the beach and San Diego area. Host was very accommodating and the place was in fantastic shape. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic pool and location

Very cool classic house with beautiful pool area and rooftop hot tub. Can’t beat the location just a block from the beach! Really enjoyed our stay, quiet peaceful neighbourhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, loved the outdoor areas

Really enjoyed the pool and hot tub, lots of space
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Excellent accommodation that met all requirements. Very clean with many facilities location is perfect. . Superb communication with Ryan both before arrival and during our stay. Highly recommended. Thank you Ryan .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely home

very pleasant responsive host great location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good time

good location easy to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday celebration

Host very responsive, friendly. Location perfect. Easy walk to beach, boardwalk, stores, restaurants. House well furnished. Kitchen had everything. Nice patio, bikes, sand chairs. We were there early November and although the house said it was heated, only the first floor living room had heat. The bedrooms were cold. No extra blankets and we were cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Storybook House is great

This house is fun and quirky. It’s perfect for families with children. We were 3 generations (7 adults and 5 kids. The little swimming pool was great for the little ones. The rooftop hot tub was great for the adults. The sleeping arrangements were great for our mix of family.. Near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

It is a nice place for a family vacation. Perfect location in Pacific Beach. Loved the roof top jacuzzi and view that went along with it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Storybook

Great property, house, decor, location, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The house and Ryan were awesome! great location that seemed central to everything we wanted to do the rooftop views of sunrise/sunset were spectacular We’d stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of space and bedrooms and the backyard/pool area was lovely. Great location in PB!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway for All!

What a gem! Loved getting to spend the time at this amazing place. We loved all the space and the location. Well stocked kitchen and kid friendly. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for Family Gatherings

We came to SD for daughters college graduation. This home was PERFECT. Tremendous charm throughout the house. Outdoor space was amazing for entertaining. Parking was excellent (important for beach area properties). All the beds were very comfortable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect storybook cast for a multi generation vacation

This is the perfect place to stay with grandparents, children and grandchildren. Walkability to the beach, grocery and restaurants was fantastic. The young adults loved the hot tub and pool table and our granddaughter loved the pool. Ryan is an exceptional host and answered all of our questions and helped us feel comfortable and at home. ( Including a new puzzle when we told him how we love to do puzzles on vacation!) We wanted to comment on the heat as someone had mentioned it in a previous review. It was in the low 60s during the day and low 50s at night and the heater in the front room sufficiently heated the whole house and there were tons of extra blankets. It was very comfortable and the five bedrooms allowed us to spread out and be together but still have space. We had a fabulous two week holiday that was simply magical.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024