Title: Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach! Family-friendly apartment in San Diego with a fitness center ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556800/34556743/c8d310d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556800/34556743/fcfc447a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556800/34556743/7020bc29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556800/34556743/a054f6f9_edited_cf96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556800/34556743/f8688563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Ocean Beach, this charming vacation rental offers a relaxing retreat just steps from one of Southern California's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy the fenced-in front yard and patio with barbecue, fire pit, and patio table with umbrella or take a short walk to nearby attractions like Robb Field park complex or Main Street Ocean Beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach! Avoid the massive crowds of Mission or Pacific Beach and relax in one of our charming vacation rentals only a block and a half from one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California, our beloved Ocean Beach. Before bragging about about how great the property is, I want you to know about two negative things right up front so you won't waste your time if they are deal-killers for you. The first being, that we are near the airport flight path and there will be considerable plane noise throughout the day. By law, the planes must stop running after 10pm, but there have been rare occasions that a plane will fly over anyway and pay the fine. Most people who stay here say they get used to it fairly quickly but if you are sensitive to noise or just looking for a quiet space, alas, this is not for you. Secondly, off-street parking is not available but there is free street parking. In the daytime, it's usually easy to find parking right out front, but as it gets later toward the evening, when people start coming home from work, it becomes more difficult. You'll always find a space, but you might need to widen your search perimeter. The good news is that there is soooo much in walking distance (restaurants, bars, dog beach, ocean beach, markets, shops, The Farmer's Market etc.) and a ton of attractions that are a cheap Uber ride away (Sea World, SD Zoo, Gaslamp, Belmont Park, Mission Beach and other beaches to name a few.) PLEASE NOTE: One of the residents of the property has a very friendly dog named Frankie. She is not aggressive, or in any way mean, but can be a bit yappy when a new guest arrives. We just want you to be aware in case anyone in your group has an issue with dogs but rest assured, she is a sweetheart and just excited to meet new people. NOTE: Only one pet per rental please. Other than that, we are a: Pet / Dog Friendly Neighborhood Pet / Dog Friendly Yard Pet / Dog Friendly Owner Pet / Dog Friendly beach nearby No pet charges or pet fees Free Pet vacation rental Ocean Beach is an authentic, ocean-front community with an eclectic, intimate character that is revered by travelers from around the world. It is a perfect destination for families, couples, singles, surfers, boaters, explorers - people with active lifestyles or people who just want to relax on the beach. Everything San Diego has to offer is virtually at your doorstep. (More, detailed information about the area is below). NOTE: This is my residence for part of the year but thoroughly set up as a vacation rental . It has tiled and hardwood (simulated) floors throughout, tiled kitchen counter, brand new Samsung 60' Ultra HD 4K Smart TV, high speed/stable WiFi, all the necessary appliances, kitchenware, linens and items that you would normally have at home. There is plenty of dresser and closet space and is professionally cleaned and kept up-to-date. An Air Mattress is available on request. There is a front yard and patio with barbecue, fire pit and patio table with umbrella on a small, 4-unit, fenced-in property a free laundry room 2 steps from your back door! In other words, Mi casa es su casa! A bonus to renting this unit is that you will not have to purchase any condiments or spices as the pantry is fully packed and yours to use. Most area attractions are within a 20 minute drive – including Sea World, Old Town, The Gaslamp district, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Cabrillo National Monument, downtown San Diego and Convention Center, PetCo Park (Padres baseball) stadium, Qualcomm Stadium (Chargers football) and Hotel del Coronado on the Coronado Island. Ocean beach is an authentic, ocean-front community with an eclectic, intimate character that is revered by travelers from around the world. It is a perfect destination for families, couples, singles, surfers, boaters, explorers - people with active lifestyles or people who just want to relax on the beach. Everything San Diego has to offer is virtually at your doorstep. I have recently made this unit available for rentals, so there aren't any reviews yet. HOWEVER, if we do have great reviews, mostly 5 star, saying they love the units, love the location and that we take care of our guests so let me know if you would like to view them and I will send the VRBO property numbers (VRBO doesn't let me post them here). ATTRACTIONS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE 1) PACIFIC OCEAN – Forget the car! Just walk to the beach in 5 minutes. 2) SAN DIEGO RIVER TRAIL - Beginning at the Ocean, and only a block or so from the bungalow, The San Diego River trail is excellent for wildlife viewing; bird watchers from all over the county come to snap pictures, and get good sightings and light for an array of wildlife. Fish are always jumping, eagles and hawks are often flying with live catches in their talons or beaks, and the tides make sure the visit is never the same twice. 3) ROBB FIELD – is a huge park and recreation complex with multiple tennis, basketball and handball court. It also has a fitness gym, lighted softball and multi-purpose fields, playground area for kids, and acres of wide open grass with picnic tables and shade trees. 4) CRAFT BEER BREWERIES AND TASTING ROOMS - San Diego is known to be the craft brewery capital of the country with more craft breweries per capita than any other city. Here in OB we have several breweries and tasting rooms of some of the more acclaimed craft brands such as Pizza Port, Belching Beaver, Mike Hess Brewery, Culture Brewing, Helms Brewing and the Ocean Beach Brewing Company all within a 10-minute walk from your front door. 5) ROBB SKATEBOARD PARK – is a recently-built, 40 thousand square foot, state-of-the-art skate park. 6) MAIN STREET OCEAN BEACH (NEWPORT AVENUE) – Stroll along Antique Row or shop in any of the dozens of mom-n-pop retail stores. Roam the Farmers Market and Street Fair every Wednesday afternoon. Afterward have lunch, or an adult beverage, at one of the many restaurants, nightclubs and neighborhood bars. 7) OCEAN BEACH PIER – is the second longest pier in California. It’s an amazing, panoramic location from which to drop a fishing line (no license needed), take a romantic stroll, or grab a burger and a beer at the OB Pier Café. 8) THE TIDE POOLS OF SUNSET CLIFFS – Stroll along the stunning, striated Sunset Cliffs of the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the most beautiful locations in the world, named after its amazing sunsets. Take a leisurely stroll down to sea level and explore the magic and the mystery of the tide pools at low tide. 9) BIRD WATCHING AT THE FAMOSA SLOUGH – Birdwatchers come from around the world to see the many different, exotic birds that inhabit this 37-acre wetland, including, Osprey, Snowy Egrets, pelicans, ducks, sandpipers in the estuary Black-necked Stilts, Avocets, Kingfisher, Forster's Tern, and Great Egret. Walk or bike on the path that circumnavigates the slough. ATTRACTIONS WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE 10 MINUTES – is all the driving time you need to visit Sea World, Seaport Village, Historic Old Town, Downtown San Diego and the historic Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center, Little Italy, Maritime Museums, Petco Park (Padres stadium), and San Diego’s main airport, Lindbergh field. 20 MINUTES – to San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Museums, Torrey Pines Golf Course, five outdoor shopping malls, Qualcomm stadium (Chargers), Coronado Island and the historic Hotel Del Coronado, Cabrillo National Monument and Lighthouse. 30 MINUTES - to Tijuana and the Mexico border, Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, Several Indian gaming casinos, Legoland, etc. As you can see, there is so much to see and do within a close distance of our vacation units you probably won't be able to do it all in once visit. Which is why we want you to come back. Best! Ed Decker Ocean Beach Getaways ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Self parking on site (surcharge) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Furnished patio - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym - Golfing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60050000/60043400/60043315/8ddc7c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN BEACH, #1 Amore, Retro/Cozy, Studio Cottage, only 3 blocks to Beach!🏖 Ocean Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=60043315&PinnedHotelID=60043315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36244000/36243945/d73b7661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage: 5-minute walk to beach! 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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 622103, STR-01000L ### Property is also known as Charming Ocean Beach Bungalow 1 Block From Beach Apartment Charming Ocean Beach Bungalow 1 Block From Beach San Diego ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.75212%2C-117.24862&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9g8_zdPk0L6TCcK1Wkc2xGHx9Vg=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Ocean Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Ocean Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Dog Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Ocean Beach Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km #### Getting around - Washington Street Station - 6 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coffee And Plants - ‬7 min walk - ‪OB Surf Lodge - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk - ‪Elvira - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is available for a fee. ### What time is check-in at Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Vacation Flat: 5-minute walk to beach! located? > Located in Ocean Beach, this family-friendly San Diego apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Beach Park and Dog Beach. Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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