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Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

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On the beach, sun-loungers
Dining
Welcome to The PENTHOUSE at Palm Plaza, where panoramic ocean views await from the spacious patio deck. This unique property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, large wrap-around deck with BBQ and patio furniture, fire place in living & dining room and 4 flat screen TVs with premium movie channels. Imperial Beach offers wide sandy beaches just a short walk away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

The PENTHOUSE at Palm Plaza! This unique property is the largest in Palm Plaza complex with our beautiful ocean views patio deck!! VERY SPACIOUS! With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, fire place in living & dining room, lots of windows, large wrap around ocean facing deck with BarBeQue and patio furniture, fully equipped kitchen, dish washer, washer and dryer, 4 flat screen TVs, cable with PREMIUM movie channels, PANORAMIC WiFi , F/P, original water color art of local attractions. 1 (one) assigned carport under unit, the Penthouse is on a 3rd floor (no elevator). Good exercise!

The layout of beds in the Penthouse is as fallow:
1st bedroom has a FULL SIZE BED, personal AC, ceiling fan and floor fan.
2nd bedroom has a QUEEN SIZE BED, ceiling fan, floor fan and personal AC.
3rd bedroom (kids bedroom) has a set of bunk beds twin size each and a futon twin size, floor fan.
Living area has 2 sofa sleepers that open up to a king size bed each, floor fan.

The Penthouse is in a THIRD FLOOR at Palm Plaza complex, no elevators, no AC, just stairs, good exercise!

Imperial Beach is a small, laid-back town of about 25,000 people and it's less busy than most beach areas in San Diego County. There are at least 8 restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the condo. There is a well-stocked 7-11 and Leon’s convenience stores and a taco shop about 20 yards away, and two coffee houses within 200 yards. There are many fine restaurants Sea 180, Thai food, Brigantine, Coronado Brewing, Mike Hess brewing, including several at the Hotel Del Coronado, in the beautiful and very exclusive city of Coronado, located about 8 miles north of Imperial Beach along the 'Silver Strand' that separates the Pacific Ocean from San Diego Bay. The condo is located on 177 Palm Avenue, which is a major street further to the east, but by the time it gets to the beach, it's a two-lane road. To get to the beach from the condo, it's a walk of about 200 yards crossing one street, Seacoast Drive, which is controlled by a four way stop sign.

Imperial Beach has wide sandy beaches, all of which are publicly accessible. The surf is excellent, the area just north of the Imperial Beach Pier and another area about 1 mile south are among the best surfing locations in Southern California. The City of Imperial Beach has been working to emphasize the surfing theme, and the plentiful public art reflects that. There are two beach-front public parks within walking distance of the condo, one at the foot of the Imperial Beach Pier. The pier is about 300 yards long and there's a restaurant at the end. Even at prime time on weekends. it's easy to find a place to set up at Imperial Beach. No alcohol is allowed at the beach or in the public parks and the public places are very family-friendly. Imperial Beach is not a 'party' area compared to other San Diego County beaches such as Mission Beach or Pacific Beach.

Easy walking distance to the beach, all shops, restaurants and historic pier. Enjoy small beach town unhurried atmosphere, estuary, ocean and bay. Also close to Coronado and San Diego for more shopping, restaurants and water activities. Close to Coronado, Las Americas outlet mall, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Lego Land and Baja California Mexico. Bring your passport when you visit in case you want to go to Baja California, México.

COVID 19 updates:
Over this year a lot has changed and we are constantly learning. We appreciate all your business and are thankful for those that have continued to travel and book our property with confidence, throughout all this chaos of Covid. We are following all the EXTRA PRECAUTIONS WITH CLEANING AND SANITIZING and have reached out to VRBO/HomeAway and local authorities for advice on Covid regulations for travelers.

It’s been a constantly changing environment and working space for our staff as well. I think we’re handling it all pretty good. Are we perfect? No. There’s no such thing as true perfection. With that said keep in mind, there’s always going to be someone who disagrees or doesn’t understand what is going on and is quick to pass judgement.

The only thing we ask, is reach out to us, let us know if you feel like something is important and we’ll do our best to address it if is in the reach of our hands.

*Our standard Winter and Summer rental rates are subject to change without notice.
*QUOTE IS BASED ON 6 (six) GUESTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN OVER 12 MONTHS,any additional guest will be charged an additional guest fee, per person, per night plus tax at season fee. WE DO GREET OUR GUESTS IN PERSON.
* CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WEEK MINIMUM STAY 5 nights
* NO PARTIES ARE ALLOWED IN OUR PROPERTY.
*The REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT will be released to the person in which the reservations was made, after departure of guests (1 to 2 days), the property will be completely checked for no damages to the property, including keys of property, furniture, appliances, windows, doors, televisions, tvs remote controls, WI-Fi modem, patio furniture, linens, towels, blankets, bedcovers, kitchen equipment, etc). It will take 4 to 8 business days to show up on your account after CHECK OUT DATE, as long as our property and belongings are in the working conditions as guests received them at CHECK IN DATE AND TIME.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in certain areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please lock front door and put key under front door mat
Please turn off all lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Respect the house & your neighbor always!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in certain areas.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: Respect the house & your neighbor always!
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Imperial Beach, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Travelling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Imperial Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Imperial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Las Americas Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Naval Base San Diego - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Ave Trolley Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Los Panchos Taco Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! located?

Located in Imperial Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Imperial Beach and San Diego Bay. Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado Municipal Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elsie

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enough room for 8 people, ocean view was exceptional. Place was a little dirty, had to do some cleaning before settled in. Street noise was high especially at night. Only one parking area for a medium size car or truck. Have to hike 3 levels of stairs to get to unit, ok if you have young legs. Ocean was closed due to contamination. Lots of Restaurants and shops in walking distance. Would not stay in this area again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie F.

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

Good Place and Great Host

The place was perfect for us and we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Great space!

The condo is spacious and has excellent views and locations. We enjoyed the opportunity to gather our family and enjoy meals and special time together. The beach town was quiet in the middle of winter, but things were open and the opportunities for dining were amenable. We want to go back in the summer and do things it was too cold for in December.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C., Phoenix AZ

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

Great hosts

Wonderful location clean and super friendly hosts ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Plenty of room for all of us.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of room for all of us and very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Great stay

Loved the view from the penthouse deck. Really good communication from the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Vacation

Very clean and spacious place. Great walking distance to the beach. Great rooftop deck with a great view. Id go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen D.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was exactly what we were looking for! Close to everything and right on the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

Wonderful

The patio was great and the neighborhood was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Great place

We loved everything about the place and location!! Thank you for being such great hosts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

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

Great get away

The house was clean and comfortable. Fantastic location, and very helpful hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystalyn J.

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

Wonderful property

Place was clean and an amazing stay. Host was great and very informative on local places to eat, shop and visit. Check in was easy and communication was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is close to the beach and it was great to see the water from the living room. There are good nearby restaurants and it's very close to the highway. The host was kind and communicative. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon G.

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

Great place for a weekend!!!

The place was just what we needed. Close to the beach and many restaurants. Easy to get to and check in was a breeze!! The owners even paid for a couple of cases of water due to an E-coli warning from a recent tropical storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

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

Family Fun

This is a great place for families - walkable neighborhood, lots of stores and shops close by; designated parking spot, and one block from the beautiful beach! A fully equipped kitchen, great for preparing family meals. Only 20 minutes to San Diego attractions.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill w.

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

Loved!!

Loved this place. Definately will sta again. Privacy, perfect location to beach, restaurants etc. Could walk to all. Private deck was amazing to have!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Always a fun time

I, my family and our friends have stayed at this wonderful beach house condo for over 3 years. In that time, the kindness and communication with John and Emilia have always been the best. We refer to it as, "our beach house", as it is a great location for us and warm in its feel. Biggest bang for your buck while staying in Imperial Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

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

Family reunion

Because we came to SanDiego for a family reunion we needed aplace that accomodated 9 people. This condo did the job. We had easy acesses to restaurants, beaches and Coronado island. We had adequate space for All. Loved having having coffee on the patio every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

MITCHELL M.

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

great Location

Everything worked in the condo. The furniture is getting a little worn but for the price this was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silveria D.

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

Great location

Overall it was great only downside was didn’t have AC
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great stay

Location was wonderful. Right by the beach so we could walk to it to watch the sunset. Across from the candy store and several restaurants in walking distance. Only thing about the neighborhood was a few people who appeared to be homeless, but we didn't have much trouble with them. Property could use a few minor cosmetic repairs but otherwise was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great place to stay very well equipped, super friendly hosts

We were in San Diego to visit family. Traveling with family can be difficult. This VRBO makes it easier, the penthouse has tons of room so we could each have our own space. Each room has a TV and the Internet was plenty fast. Coffee shop across the street, restaurants 1 minute walk in any direction and a private staircase to the private parking makes getting and easy. Check out was a breeze and the hosts were super accommodating to our check in after a flight with a daughter who got sick. Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape to Imperial Beach

I love the relaxed atmosphere of this beach town. The penthouse was a great location to enjoy what the town has to offer. The views are great and it's close to everything. Parking worked fine - never saw another car come or go. My bedroom was cozy and comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked. Temperature was always comfortable. The only issues were the check-in instructions need to be updated and there were times we had street noise late at night. I suspect Saturday nights will be noisy so be sure to include ear plugs when you pack.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Imperial Beach = Happy vacay!!

I can’t say enough about the helpfulness and communication of the property owner. We could hear the ocean and it was so easy to just take a short walk down to the beach. We didn’t swim but happily walked in the sand taking pictures and looking for shells. Local restaurants were fantastic without exception. The drive into San Diego was fairly easy but we were always happy to get back “home” which is cozy and welcoming. It is not a fancy place but we aren’t fancy folk. Clean and comfortable was what we wanted and that’s what we got. Our visit was too short for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony b.

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

PERFECT SPOT AND LOCATION

This trip was planned for my mother and her friends. SO of course you want to make sure that your parents have a good time in a fantastic spot. This spot on Imperial beach was perfect. The location is prime as was the living quarters as well. The host, Emilia and John, are great to interact with, cool personalities, quick to respond, and super-accommodating. In taking care of my mother and her friends... they went above and beyond. I thank them for their kindness. Overall, all in my mother's group as well as myself highly recommend this home!!!! Again, thank you for everything John and Emilia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022