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

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Outdoor spa tub
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Pacific Beach), this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mission Bay and Mission Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 5.6 mi (9 km) from University of San Diego.
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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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ryan Michaels

Languages

English

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 transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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.
  • In-room 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

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

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

Arienne B., Glendale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Our stay at this property was amazing.The house is very well decorated and super charming inside and out. The owner is very nice and responsive. We had a wonderful time with our extended family and small children. Rooftop jacuzzi was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House for a large family group.

Three generations including four children 7 years and under stayed together. The house accommodated all of us in comfort. The kitchen was well equipped allowing us to cook substantive meals. The bedrooms were well furnished and the three and a half baths were very convenient. The living and dining areas were pleasant with some interesting decorative touches. The pool is not deep but perfect for our group and the rooftop hot tub was a nightly attraction. The garden area was attractive with a large border of Birds of Paradise plants. The house was clean and fully ready for us to enjoy.Ryan was an excellent host and always responded quickly and helpfully. I would highly recommend this lovely old house for any larger group.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E., North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness

Pacific/Mission Beaches at their best!

Amazing house, amenities, and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Group of friends visiting San Diego

Ryan was a wonderful host—very prompt with responses and helpful with questions. The home has old storybook charm, which didn't impact the stay but rather enhanced the experience. The location, with its proximity to the beach, shops, restaurants, and grocery store, was perfect and easily walkable. The rooftop hot tub provided a great area to relax and watch the sunset. The location was perfect for easily visiting areas in and around San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best spot in San Diego

The space is gorgeous, the location is perfect, and the host is the best I've ever stayed with. If you have the chance to stay here, jump at it. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sun Lakes, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

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

SHERIDAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mychele R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect hiuse for families

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

8/10 Good

Lennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

miriam w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reconnect

We had a wonderful stress free long weekend recharge. Two families with plenty of room. We were able to cook, grill, relax and chill. Kitchen was great. Billiards table and big dining room table made it easy for us to gather and visit and eat. Loved the sunsets from the hot tub. Appreciated the ready to use wagons, bikes, beach towels and sand shovels. Backyard pool was also a great place to soak and visit. Best thing was location in a quiet beautiful old neighborhood but only two blocks from the beach and three blocks from the bay. Host was very helpful when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine B.

Summer Beach Vacation

House did not have A/C but my mistake for not verifying! House was very nice, quiet neighborhood. House could have been cleaner. Found bugs and cobwebs. Otherwise very nice beach rental
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire Z., Newton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mike W., Skillman USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

James W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hughes Party

The home was as nice as advertised. We had 10 people (6 adults and 4 small children) and it accommodated us very well. The location was great -- short walk to either Mission beach or the bay. The pool, although small, was a great plus for the children. The kitchen was well equipped. The one minor issue was the flies. There were a lot of flies outside and there is probably not a lot that can be done about that. However, a fair number made their way inside, and created a nuisance. Maybe some kind of fly traps inside would help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Everything

Charming home. Close to everything you'd want to see in San Diego, but you might not want to leave. Pool table on the first floor, hot tub on the roof where you can watch the Seaworld fireworks each night, small swimming pool in the back. There's plenty of room - we had 8 people. A place to park your car. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. And the owner is great. What more could you want?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Birthday Celebration

We had a group of 10 adults celebrating a 50th birthday. We absolutely LOVED this house and the location can NOT be beat. We walked to the grocery store multiple times. So convenient. There are tons of restaurants and bars literally 5 minutes away on foot, not to mention the beach. Ryan was an awesome host. You didn't know he was there but if you needed something, he appeared in minutes. He even shipped some items we left behind and wouldn't let me pay for it. I can't say enough good things about this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024