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Just a 15-minute walk to the beach, this spacious 1400SF Ocean Beach house offers a private retreat for families and groups. With air conditioning, a fully fenced yard, and outdoor shower, you can relax after a day of surfing or playing at the nearby 'dog beach'. Enjoy cooking in the full kitchen with new appliances or fire up the BBQ in the side patio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice!

  • CLOROX CLEANED!- This is a LARGE OPEN 1400SF Beach House on large single lot (rare at the beach!)offering a great private feeling . Stay on a safe quiet street.Excellent for families with children- and MCRD graduations!!: neighbors are friendly and helpful !6-7 family members can be very comfortable here! WHOLE HOUSE AC!!
    Located a short(15 min walk) 6 blocks to 'dog beach',surfing, beaches, and downtown Ocean Beach! Close to all yet relaxing and low, key - this is a beautiful VERY LARGE place, and the street parking is easy and abundant--+AC
    The wild OB parrots visit both morning and evening ( in the spring) as local wildlife- and well mannered good family dogs are welcome as a visiting wildlife!Jets do fly over most of Ocean Beach- be up early and enjoy the morning!
    The house has been completely updated and offers a full AND READY TO COOK kitchen for family with new appliances. All linens ,towels and soaps are on hand for your convenience!There is a full laundry+ soap in the house. There is AIR conditioning, a fully fenced yard, a BarBQ in a side patio. Boogie boards, chairs, beach towels, toys and wagon are there for your beach play time.
    Families and travelers of all variety are welcome to live at the beach here! 8- 9 PEOPLE ARE COMFORTABLE (sleeping bags welcome , too!- squeeze an extra person!) in this big house - no feeling of claustrophobia- this is not a studio or small beach house... Best beach house on VRBO!
    Super clean always! Always wiped down with disinfectants- always!
    Not corporate owned- this is an individual that owns and runs this customer driven enterprise!. Pride of ownership and care for customer satisfaction is a high priority here! Pick me!!!!!
    AIR CONDITIONING- is a big extra for relaxing after a hot summer day of activities.
    Outdoor shower for after beach fun ; it is also a warm water dog wash for after 'dog beach' play! Just for you dog lovers!
    A great house in every way! A GEM! Never disappointing!
    Bedrooms 15'x15' kitchen 15'x 20' living room /dining room 30'x20' backyard 40'x50'
    This is the BEST family/group beach house on VRBO--you will not be disappointed.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoke outside with an ash tray

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

-Each renter must sign rental agreement upon arrival! -Needed for house insurance --Do not move euro lounge beds Keep AC - no lower setting than 73’
Keep dogs off of couches!bring your dog bed. No WET DOGS
No dog barking. Crate dogs when you leave them in house

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved, no barking, dry dogs will be ok..ask

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Golden rule for you and me

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside with an ash tray

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Golden rule for you and me
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-01756L, 624621

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Point Loma, a neighbourhood in San Diego. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Mission Beach, while USS Midway Museum and Waterfront Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Pechanga Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A coastal beach with waves, people, and a cliff.
    Dog Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A sunset over a pier extending into the ocean, with a person carrying a surfboard walking along the beach.
    Ocean Beach Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A beach with sailboats, people relaxing, and a 'Boat Rentals' sign.
    Mission Bay
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
    Ocean Beach Pier
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Barnes Tennis Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station
    6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op
    7 min walk
  • The Reunion Pub
    5 min walk
  • Coffee And Plants
    8 min walk
  • Plant Power Fast Food
    8 min walk
  • Cesarina
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice! located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Beach Park, Dog Beach and Ocean Beach Pier. Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cool, Big Beach House * air conditioning-dog friendly, close to beach -nice! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and the backyard was perfect for our dog. Great location. Had a lot of great places to eat nearby. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was exactly what we needed! Close to the airport, safe neighborhood, comfortable home. The backyard was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation spot! Great location. Very clean and well stocked. Private fenced in yard. Pet owners dream.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hard to beat the house location, easy walk to many things in OB and even Point Loma the other direction. Diane was a gracious host, it's so nice to rent from an individual owner and support her.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close enough to the beach but far enough away to not be crazy. Loved the back yard for our dog. Everything was very comfortable including the king sized bed in the master. Would love to come back with more people.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was excellent. Diane went the extra mile by providing croissants, a small frozen veggie pizza, a small chocolate sheet cake, and half and half for our coffee. After traveling all day and arriving tired and hungry in a strange town those extras are indeed very welcome. The kitchen contains everything necessary. The beds were clean and comfortable. We had an enjoyable time in San Diego and would recommend this centrally located place without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

liesl r.

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

Family Stay

We had an excellent stay. Really nice backyard! The house worked perfectly for our group with lots of kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Perfect!

Our stay here was exactly what we needed. We wanted a place close to the beach that was dog friendly and this place far exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Convenient, nice place

The owner is on top of everything and responds quickly. Very convenient location. The backyard is awesome.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great little place to call home away from home

Other than the noisy air planes flying overhead, this was a wonderful home away from home to use during a stay in San Diego. Diane had everything we needed for our stay and we had accommodations for all seven of us in our family. And Diane was extremely nice and quick to respond to messages. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly b.

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

Excellent experience

We highly recommend this property. Great location, very clean, and top notch amenities. Diane is very easy to communicate with and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Great location for a stay in San Diego!

We enjoyed our stay in Diane’s cute home. The backyard is beautiful and enjoyable to relax in. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. The location is the best! It’s within walking distance of great restaurants and coffee. You do have to get used to airplanes flying over during the day, but the location makes up for the extra noise. We would definitely choose to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Beach life

Perfectly situated bungalow with easy walking distance to beach, restaurants and grocery. House had a kitchen and laundry so great setup for families, including some outdoor space. For light sleepers or folks traveling with littles, bring your hatch or use the provided box fans to drown out some of the airplane noises. We would absolutely return here on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patra H.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful 2-week stay and the cottage was perfect! We truly appreciated all the extras like COFFEE, alum foil, plastic wrap, spices, PAM, shampoos etc. The Berkey was amazing. Also loved the commercial stove. Very very nice!Such a great dog friendly home. THANK YOU again to Diane. We will fondly remember this trip to San Diego & will highly recommend this little cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Perfect fit

From the start, the host, Diane, was terrific. Her communication was just what you would hope for. The arrival process was simple and seamless. The amenities were as described and we did not want for anything. The WiFi and streaming services were also convenient and reliable. Even though it is just blocks from the beach, there was always ample parking out front. The backyard was very large and certainly dog friendly, as described. We felt welcome and relaxed. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Perfect location, Host, and Stay

This lovely house and yard fit our needs perfectly for a week long getaway along with our pets. We had an uncommon need with our varied pet birds plus large dog and the hostess accommodated us wonderfully. We did our best to keep it all clean and had no issues, and all species were happy. I loved the enclosed back yard to hold our dog. This is very clearly a dog friendly and pet welcoming spot. Amenities were comfortable and plenty, I couldn't imagine anything better for our needs, and I hope to return again! Highly recommended, although I hope I don't have to get in a long line for next time once I let out the secret of this great place !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry and Carmy W.

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

A gem!

Classic California beach cottage, located in the fun, yet laid back neighborhood of Pacific Beach. The cottage is easy to “ live in”, as you enjoy all the fun San Diego has to offer. Great beds, ample bed and bath linens for the whole family. 2 futons, and a cozy kitchen. Cozy living room, with a big screen TV. We loved the antique dining table and chairs. Bring your family! Location, location , location… only about 15-20 minutes to Downtown San Diego. Dog friendly house, sweet, well kept yard. Enjoy it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula y.

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

Beach getaway

We really enjoyed staying at this darling beach house. It was comfortable, clean and well stocked with the essentials. There were even some boogie boards and beach chairs for us to use. The backyard was safely fenced for our dogs and was welcoming and pretty. The only negative as others have mentioned is the air traffic pattern goes right over ocean beach. However, I found myself tuning out the airplanes easily. The host was terrific at communicating and even left a yummy treat for us in the fridge for our arrival. If you are visiting ocean beach I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA M.

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

Everything we needed and more!

We knew we wanted to head to SD for Fall Break and after scrolling endless homes, Diane’s pic of a pizza grabbed me right in!!! From booking to heading back home, Diane was on top of everything and very caring for our specific needs. I was travelling with my handicapped daughter and her retired service dog, and she helped tremendously by crafting a ramp for the front door for them!! The grass fenced in back yard was perfect for all the doggies!! After our car ride they enjoyed some zoomies! The house is bigger than most in the area and had everything you’d need! We forgot to sign the guest book but she did have a board full of good local eats! Her living close by gave it a very homey feel and I already miss the super hot shower and sun room! The mattresses were cloud like and we all slept great. Clean, simple, large, comfortable and dealing with a local owner already has its making plans to go back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as described close to everything you would want to do in San Diego. Great dog place nice large backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host exhibited true hospitality! The home was very comfortable and clean. My daughter’s dog loved playing in the backyard and the neighborhood was very walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house in close proximity to all that San Diego has to offer! We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay and can’t wait to head back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The customer service was Outstanding!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Witek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane and the house are lovely. Perfect stay with our pets. Everything we needed was there and there’s plenty of space inside and out. Walking distance to the dog beach, local coop and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great location cute home

Had everything we needed. Enjoyed our stay, the owner was great to work with and was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024