Title: Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574200/33574104/1f8c5f27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574200/33574104/db139200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574200/33574104/30af8fe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574200/33574104/e61cfa3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574200/33574104/ad76c0a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a water park, a garden and laundry facilities at Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand Villa Blanca is a beautifully restored six unit vacation rental apartment complex in a safe, tranquil, garden like setting steps to the beach and boardwalk. All of the apartments are named after world famous beaches. Our 'Catalina' apartment is bright and sunny with spectacular white water ocean views. You can hear the waves and smell the surf! Newly remodeled with brand new appliances, furniture, wood floors....this spacious one bedroom, second floor, apartment is charming with bright red/grey/black decorator furnishing and art. The large galley kitchen is fully equipped for making a gourmet meal or simply packing a picnic lunch for the beach. The grounds of the building contain a barbecue area and outdoor shower with beach toys and boogie boards. This upscale, family friendly neighborhood is a minute walk from every restaurant cuisine you can imagine, plus shopping, grocery stores, bars and all the boardwalk activities. Freeway access to all San Diego attractions is nearby. If you're planning a family reunion, wedding, corporate event or are traveling with multiple friends or family members Villa Blanca is a perfect alternative to a larger house or hotel. The entire vacation complex can accommodate up to 20 adults plus children. The complex consists of two large buildings. Building one has two apartment on the second floor...a one bedroom/one bath and a two bedroom/one bath. The ground floor is the same..both floors have shared porches and ocean views. The second building has two apartments on the second floor with two bedrooms/one bath. Please contact us for further details if you would like to rent multiple apartment or plan an event. See Homeaway listing #264488 for a look at one of our two bedroom units. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 650 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 ### Rules Due to the uncertainty of Covid 19 we are asking for the smallest deposits allowed with final payments not due until 7 days prior to arrival. If cancellation is due to Covid 19, 100% of the deposit will be credited to a new booking within one year of original travel dates. ### 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: subject to approval of owner and not during summer ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed If you rent the complex parties and events are ok ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 are allowed on site Note from host: If you rent the complex parties and events are ok 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 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 632022, STR-03261L If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Chic Beach Apartment..steps Sand...brand New...like Boutique Chic Steps Sand Brand New Like ## About the area Located in Pacific Beach, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. 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Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand located? > Located in Pacific Beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Todd B. 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Fairly clean property. ##### Todd B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kari b. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home This was our second stay, and we are already looking forward to next year. This property’s location is amazing, it is well equipped with necessities and extras to use during your stay. ##### kari b. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice S. 12 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location! Really enjoyed my stay here--the location was perfect! The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Janice S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary L., Cameron Park, CA 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Very cute, enjoyable place, easy beach access, no problem finding parking. We'd stay again! ##### Mary L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer E. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to beach We enjoyed our stay. Property clise to everything walking distance. We uber to san diego snd la jolla a few times cheaper than getting car. Not much for outdoor space on propery but was fine as one block to beach ##### Jennifer E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan W. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sisters trip Loved this place! Perfect location to the beach and very nice area. Plenty of places to eat and go out and a quick 15-20min drive into the city/downtown! Would definitely come back again! ##### Meghan W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce A. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pacific Beach getaway Great location, very close to the beach and amenities such as restaurants and groceries. Generally quiet with just a little street noise off Mission Blvd. Will definitely rental there again. ##### Bruce A. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kari b. 22 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach stay Wonderful location, 1/2 block to beautiful beach, easy walk to restaurants, grocery, anything you need. Apartment is nice and well appointed, everything we needed and beach chairs a huge bonus! Great communication with host! Looking forward to our next stay. ##### kari b. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin D. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream location We loved it! It can get noisy with younger crowds nearby but that's really just how it is in the summer and in such a popular area with locals and tourists. Again, we loved it <3 ##### Erin D. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia B. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, minutes from the beach and board walk. If we are back in the area, we would stay again! Property manager is on WhatsApp which was very helpful since we only had access to Wifi based communication. Just wish the weather was better! ##### Lydia B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Irene A. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Very easy to find and ocean views were great. Very clean and cozy. The only 2 things were parking first come first serve. The other thing was the cooking pans needed to be update and a few utensil were outdated. Overall it was great and can't wait to come again. ##### Irene A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelynn M. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Cute apartment in a great location in Pacific Beach just a 2 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute walk to bars/restaurants. Love that they had beach chairs available to use too! Would definitely stay here again next time we go to San Diego. Thank you! ##### Katelynn M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### carolyn e. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Apartment steps from the ocean. An older property that can use a fresh coat of paint, especially on the doors and wood trim. Could use new windows, as some of the screens were ripped. The property manager was prompt in bringing me a coffee machine , and light bulbs. Location was excellent! ##### carolyn e. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gale B. 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pacific Beach Pacific Beach, like most of the So Cal shoreline is very, very densely packed with vacation stay options. The Villa Blanca on Chalcedony Street is one property in from the intersection with Mission Blvd. The parking on the street, while described as “unlimited” was largely taken by vans and small busses of beach goers that stayed parked for weeks at a time. The Villa is a building that harkens back to a former era of beach vacations. The property is fenced and grassy. The peeling stucco, broken blinds and holes in the screens reveal a budget approach to maintainence. There was a curious combination of clogged drains (addressed and re-clogged in a month) and a unique use of extension cords with multiple outlet surge protectors to power the fans, TVs and router to extend the small about of outlets in the bedroom and living room. The "welcome book" was markedly out of date. The woman who came to clean the empty units was very friendly and the contact to exchange linens. The walk to the ocean is less than 2 minutes while passing a number of other rental properties. The ability to hear the ocean occurrs between 2:30 am and 5:30 am when the heavy traffic, busses and sirens on Mission Blvd subsides. The residents were a mix of families with small children to partying youths to retirees. The occasional screaming and singing on Mission Blvd was generally kept to Thursday thru Sunday and ended by 3 am. The location north of the Crystal Pier was generally safer than the south side when daily fights and intoxicated problems were noted per Crimemapping.com. During our stay no cars were broken into on this street (perhaps due to the presence of the people sleeping in the vans) though that did occur both to the north on Law Street and on several streets to the south. The one homicide on the beach (September, 2022) remained under investigation at the time. ##### Gale B. Stayed 61 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Denise O. 17 Jun 2025 ##### Denise O. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### N VR D. 3 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent PB location True to listing - steps to Pacific Beach, restaurants, shops, grocery, snacks/drinks. Convenience when off-peak season street parking ##### N VR D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy P., Aptos, California 24 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location Wonderful apartment; we loved our stay here! The location is perfect, the apartment had everything we needed, tons of shopping and restaurants nearby and very close to the beach. Absolutely fabulous. ##### Nancy P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie L. 4 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Location So Close To The Beach What a great location minutes to the beach! My dog was welcome here, which was so great. I rarely had to use my car to go anywhere. Extremely walkable. The bed was super comfy, and I loved that I had a peek a boo view of the ocean from my LR window. Very good restaurants nearby, and of course, the beach was amazing. I wished that I could’ve stayed longer. Thank you for a memorable stay! ##### Leslie L. Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Katie 22 Sept 2021 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property REEKS of mildew and mold. The building has not been kept up and there are numerous dangerous electrical issues. Lights flicker. Outlets do not work. Lightbulbs burnt out. Sockets where the light bulb has gotten to hot and the socket is unusable. Fire alarms were broken or batteries missing and property manager did not replace batteries even after informed. Screens in windows were falling out, allowing bugs in and I did not feel safe enough to keep all windows open at night. Windows do not lock correctly. Hot water heater makes loud banging noises & sounds like an icemaker continually. Furniture was filthy and needs replaced. Towels and bedding were spotted and stinky. Bedroom closet smelled like dog. Bedding on bed smelled sour. Ceiling fan broken. Other fans did not work or were so rusty they were falling apart. Lamps in bedroom falling apart and did not work. Dishes and silverware filthy. I thought the moldy smell was going to make me ill. I woke up choking in the middle of the night. I couldn't wait to leave. To top it off, as soon as I booked, I emailed owner to ask if I could get an early check in and ask what type of hairdryer was provided in the unit. She responded that, "This is not the Four Seasons" and told me I should cancel my reservation. I was appalled at the unprofessional, disproportionate response & should have heeded this red flag. She is clearly a slumlord. Stay far away from Seahawk Vacations and Villa Blanca. Greed & filth abounds. ##### Katie Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### lorina p. 3 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and comfortable The property is nothing fancy but it was clean and comfortable and the location was great it was close to the beach and plenty of restaurants. ##### lorina p. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean S. 1 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My dog and I loved the beach This apartment is in the perfect location- a two minute walk from the beach. The one drawback for me was that this particular beach wouldn’t allow dogs between 9 am and 6 pm, so I had to drive her to Ocean Beach during the day. The apartment had everything we needed. We didn’t spend much time in there. Bed, shower, appliances, dishes, and even a complimentary bottle of wine; can’t ask for more than that. ##### Sean S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela W. 7 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! We had a great stay! You cannot beat the location and all of the neighbors were really nice. We walked everywhere we needed to go which was nice and suprisingly, parking was easy to find. Lots of surfers coming in and out so we got lucky every time. I’m not sure I’d stay here again with an infant because of some minor hazards (stairs/cords) and noise at night but the noise was only a thing on weekend nights. Would definitely come back with friends or my husband. Property manager was super nice and super hospitable. ##### Angela W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Perfect location, clean, and very easy interaction with the property management. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly F. 10 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Pacific Beach Find This property is a great location for the beach, for restaurants and shopping! The apartment was spotless, the manager (Mega) is awesome and housekeeper couldn't be nicer. Kitchen had pans, dishes and nice coffee pot for use. Quiet area. The bed was very comfortable ( the sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable and a bit dated)Would definitely stay here again and/or recommend to others. ##### Kimberly F. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Sherry W. 29 Oct 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pacific Beach vacation Had a great stay, location was amazing. Finding parking was tricky at times. Love San Diego ##### Sherry W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019