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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, smart speakers
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this vacation home in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be steps from Mission Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Mission Bay. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Port of San Diego and 9 mi (14.5 km) from San Diego Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Belmont Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 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) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Beverly Beach Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails - ‬14 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.

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking/vaping allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Upon your departure leave sheets/pillowcases/comforters on top of bed - DO NOT strip the beds
Collect all used towels and leave in the bathtub
Any 'beach' items used please return where you retrieved them brushed off/free of sand. If any item broke/got lost or stolen, please let me know so I can replace it.

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to enjoy all that California Beaches and Cities have to offer.Good times were had. Very well equipped from kitchen to beach toys in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our family of 4 (two teenagers). It was very clean and delivered on all that was represented in the listing. We were impressed with the variety of recreational items available such as SUPs, wetsuits, cruiser bikes, etc. Linda was an ideal host - available and responsive. We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculately clean and convenient. Our favorite place to stay in Mission Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is was our 2nd straight year staying here. Linda is great - very easy to work with, quick to respond leading up to and during our stay. Her home is fully stocked from what you need in the kitchen to what you would want to hang out on the beach with your family. The location is amazing. The bakery right across from her home has amazing cinnamon rolls and sticky buns! We’ve already booked her place for next summer. Would definitely recommend her home for couples or for families - great for young kids (she has all the beach toys) but also older kids. She has surf boards and boogie boards which was perfect for my teenagers.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great home! Being that close to the beach with my family was so ideal. The home was stocked so nicely with all you needed. Linda was also so wonderful and always quick to respond. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

That was our second stay at the house and we enjoyed every minute. Thank you Linda!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Engagement Weekend

The property is an adorable beach house bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, Clean, Perfect Location

Great host and fabulous location. Property has all the ammenities for a fun stay at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanna m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

Clean, cute decor, didn’t cook but the kitchen looked well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage at the beach

This cottage style home was perfect, Owner is meticulous with her property, and you will see this with all the extras she provides, Location is only steps away from beach and you can people watch from porch. Our family enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ocean access

Clean, kitchen well appointed, quiet in evening,easy access to oceanside boardwalk. Great stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

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

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything your family needs!

This house is perfect for a family vacation. It has everything you will need and more. We have no complaints and hope to come back!
Stayed 6 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