Title: Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 Apartment with kitchen, near Mission Bay ## Photo gallery for Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 ![Beach nearby - Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44893100/44893079/c07a8734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Laundry - Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44893100/44893079/15dbbbde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44893100/44893079/6a75674f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44893100/44893079/0c4103e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44893100/44893079/428f41bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the laid-back vibe of Ocean Beach at this charming retro cottage. Step into a haven with a full kitchen, queen bed, and appliances perfect for relaxation. Enjoy organic groceries across the street and explore eclectic boutiques within 3 blocks. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 We are so excited to offer our latest retro vacation rental again. Come enjoy this hip, cottage in the bohemian community of Ocean Beach. Short-Term Residential Occupancy License: STR-06950L Shops, restaurants and bars are all within 3 blocks. Truly immerse yourself in the true vibe of one the oldest funky beach communities, welcome to Ocean Beach! Set up as the perfect home base for your fun beach vacation. Full kitchen, queen bed, appliances, Located in the charming beach community of happening, “Ocean Beach.” Only 3 blocks from the beach, stroll down the street to amazing coffee shops, walk or cruise to Newport Ave and check out one of the many micro-breweries. Mosey over to the the famous pier or wander the farmer’s market. Be in the heart of OB, but yet be away from all the noise. This charming retro studio/cottage is in the bohemian community of Ocean Beach. Set up as the perfect home base for your fun stay and relaxation. Full kitchen, queen bed, appliances, laundry on site, plenty of street parking. Organic grocery store across the street. Charming space in the bohemian town of Ocean Beach. With a touch of beach style and set up for relaxation. Shop in the eclectic boutiques, eat tacos, drink local bear, play in the sand and water, walk the pier... Enjoy the true Vibe of Southern Cal. Walking distance to bustling Newport Ave, the beach and the pier. Close driving distance to all other San Diego attractions and next to several bus stops. There is no A/C but being so close to the beach, you get a great sea breeze, but just in case, there is a portable fan (stored in the closet). If there is no availability, please look at unit # 7 https://www.vrbo.com/1614037?adultsCount=4&arrival=2021-05-21&departure=2021-05-25&unitId=2175336 OR unit #2 https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7532040?utm\_source=direct&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=earned:homeaway:sharecopylink:USA&utm\_content=7532040 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## 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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=60043315&PinnedHotelID=60043315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37906100/37906037/0e12f92f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN BEACH, #7 ZEN, RETRO COTTAGE STUDIO, ONLY 3 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH 🏖 Ocean Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=37906037&PinnedHotelID=37906037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567100/33567050/6eab4fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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-06950L, 632105 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.74894,-117.23943&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dc%7CfEliqjU%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40QBQBQBQBQBQBQDQDQBODQDQDOFQDOFODQFOFOFOFOFOFOHMHOFOHMHMHMHOHMHKJMHKJMHKLMHKJKJKLKJIJKJKLIJILILIJILGLILGLGLGLGNGLGLELENELELENCNELENCNALENANCNALANANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NDL%40NBLDNDNBLDNDLDLDLDNFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLJJFLHJHLHJJLJJHJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJJHLHJHLJNHLFLHLHNFNHLFNFNFNHNDNFNFPDNFNDPDNDPDPBNDPDPBPBPBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40P%40R%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAPAPAPAPARAPCRAPCPCNCPCRCPCNEPEPCPENEPEPENGPENGNGPELIPGLGPGLINGNILILGNILKLILILILKJILKJKLKJKJKHKJKJMJKHMJKHMFKHMHMHMHMDMHMFMFMDOFMDMDMDODMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMEMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMIMEMIMIKGMKMGKIMKKIKKKKMKKIKKIKMMIKKMIKKMIMIMIMIMIOIMGMIOIOGMGQGMGQGMGQEOGOEQGOEQEQEOCQEQEQCOCQCSCQCOCQAQASCQAQASAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T9WnuDdnOY3WuUCxsAYhjE_Zo8c=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Dog Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Ocean Beach Park \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Ocean Beach \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Ocean Beach Pier \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Mission Bay \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Washington Street Station - 5 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coffee And Plants - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op - ‬2 min walk - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Reunion Pub - ‬11 min walk - ‪Elvira - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖? ### What time is check-out at Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖? ### Where is Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Ocean Beach, #8 Freedom, Retro Cottage/Studio, 3 Blocks to Beach enjoy! 🏖 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 1 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very comfortable. Loved it! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3f3405b4-3744-485c-9f0a-94db3fd303cc-1764626713583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Thomas Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennavive 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I liked all the amenities and that it was a short walk to the beach. ##### Jennavive Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue G. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a nice apartment and was close to Ocean Beach. It was also well furnished with cooking supplies, etc ##### Sue G. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam F. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Owner Nico did a tremendous job of accommodating us and we look forward to staying at more of his properties. ##### Sam F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Easy, convenient, clean and cute. Very small… only one chair to sit in, but we were mostly out and abut so it was fine. Excellent hosts… very responsive. Unit 1 is right next to the street, so street noise was apparent, but it quieted down by 10pm. My only ding is the instructions for check out… do the dishes; take out the trash, etc. if I’m paying a cleaning fee, I’m not going to do the cleaning! ##### Lee Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica M. 16 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy I really enjoyed my stay. As always. ##### Monica M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn B. 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Wish it was closer to the ocean ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivian H. 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot!! We were so happy with our rental! Francesca was a wonderful resource and very responsive. We will definitely stay here again! ##### Vivian H. Stayed 71 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine C. 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Catherine C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zacary W. 6 Aug 2025 ##### Zacary W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025