Title: Cute Home Steps from 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 home # Cute Home Steps from the Sand Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Mission Beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118681200/118681104/976c6b56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118681200/118681104/dec8ef06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118681200/118681104/99bacfaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118681200/118681104/1d700a90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118681200/118681104/a5599851.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Belmont Park and Mission Beach, Cute Home Steps from the Sand provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cute Home Steps from the Sand Summary: Just a 30-second walk to the beach, this second floor guest apartment located behind a lovingly maintained home on one of the loveliest courts in Mission Beach. Enter through the blue Dutch door to a bright and charming rental. Built in the 1930s, the dollhouse has the original wooden floors and other charming features. Two full size parking spots are a rare find. Come enjoy all San Diego has to offer while staying at the Dollhouse. The Space: 🛏️ 2 bedrooms plus a cozy sleeping loft (reached by a ladder 🪜) 🚿 One full bath with on-demand hot water – so you’ll never run out! ♨️ ⚠️ Please note: the loft may not be suitable for everyone 👶🚫 🏠 Vaulted ceilings, open living space, and comfy furniture 🛋️✨ 👨‍🍳 Kitchen has all you need if you’re cooking 🍳🥘 🍖 Small, private patio (not shared) with BBQ – perfect for grilling & chilling 🌿🔥 📶 High-speed internet + smart TV 📺💨 🧺 Free Speed Queen washer/dryer in the dollhouse 🏡 for your exclusive use! Guest Access: 2 parking spots large enough for SUVs. One is a garage spot and one is an outdoor spot large enough for your biggest vehicle. Recently installed wider garage doors make accessing garage parking easier. The Neighborhood: On Pacific Ocean side of Mission Beach. Two houses between us and the beach Walk to beach in under 30 seconds. Short walk to the bay side. Easy walk to many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and Belmont Park. Short drive/uber to downtown San Diego and all it has to offer. 10+ minutes to the airport. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33500900/33500883/8f6aa9c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 40 Steps From 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 and a first aid kit 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 51560, STR-02057L 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. ### Property is also known as 685d7187b08c720013066ce6 ## 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%7C32.77505%2C-117.25258&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3uPecLSE9WE7cUhKW4dx14Bkpxg=) San Diego, CA #### What's nearby - Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Belmont Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles #### Getting around - Morena - Linda Vista Station - 7 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Draft - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬4 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk - ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk - ‪Coaster Saloon - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute Home Steps from the Sand pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cute Home Steps from the Sand? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cute Home Steps from the Sand? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cute Home Steps from the Sand located? > Located in Mission Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach. Mission Bay and Belmont Park 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 ## Cute Home Steps from the Sand Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 153 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time in Mission Beach! We had an awesome time at this property, just as advertised and very quite at night. Close to the boardwalk/beach and in a section of Mission Beach that is not commercial, so no noisey crowds or loud parties. We were fornuate enough to meet the owners, who were in their larger unit on the property getting ready for the season, and they were very nice and accomidating. I would definatelty stay again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4abfab25-2c9f-45a1-9346-06fa60b05f7e-1748872361361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3719d378-749d-4e6c-8c9a-9b8dce9794ad-1748872401752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6caa20fc-d797-4fb2-ac77-ae4ef7316e89-1748872409318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Scott B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica L. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip! We lived the location! ##### Monica L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri K. 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the dollhouse! A great beach stay! ##### Sherri K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren T. 19 Mar 2019 #### Great place for families! Cute little place walking distance to the beach, store, restaurants and Belmont Park. Perfect place to relax and unwind in Mission Beach! ##### Darren T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt O. 2 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The accommodations were perfect: location from beach, amenities, and cleanliness. Owners were very accommodating and helpful. Would highly recommend! ##### Matt O. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott R. 5 Jul 2017 #### Excellent time Everything was clean and the set up was perfect for our family of four. ##### Scott R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane R. 18 Mar 2017 #### A delightful place, we'll equipped, great location! We had a wonderful family vacation, staying here and in the main house. This was a perfect place for the rwo older generations to retreat after time in the front house with the energy of the younger two generations! What a fantastic vacation! Walking to the beach, easy drive to attractions, shopping, etc. ##### Jane R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilarie M. 6 Oct 2012 #### A must stay! We have rented vacation homes a few times and, hands down, this has been the best! The amenities are fabulous, with almost all the comforts of home, it's clean and the location to the beach is amazing (far enough way from the loud parties on the boardwalk, but close enough that a necessary quick trip home is only a minute away). We would love to stay here again! ##### Hilarie M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisha H. 3 May 2019 #### Great stay! The beach is so close and breathtaking. My kids loved the loft in the kitchen. Was a cute and comfortable house , we felt like it was a real home away from home. The owners were maginificent and extremely accommodating ##### Alisha H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina V. 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location It was the perfect location to be steps away from the beach. Check in and communication with property manager was smooth and easy. Cozy place. Had everything we needed. Having two parking spots was a huge bonus. ##### Christina V. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy N. 1 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Getaway We loved this spot! You are just steps away from the beach, but tucked away from crowds and noise. Belmont Park and the Bonita Cove Playground are just short walks away, and our girls loved both. The property was clean and the perfect size for our small family. ##### Brandy N. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### greta m. 20 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay at the beach The Doll house was great! Clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, well stocked perfect parking, great location. Nancy and her manager Kimberly are wonderful we didn’t want to leave and can’t want to go back!!!! ##### greta m. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura A. 30 May 2017 #### Wonderful relaxation! We were nothing but delighted to stay at the "Dollhouse" on our vacation. It was so relaxing coming from several days in Disneyland to spend the whole day on the beach. Perfect location as well. We enjoyed great food every day within walking distance. Thanks so much for offering your home for us to enjoy! ##### Laura A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki S. 28 May 2019 #### Family Get-A-Way We had a great stay at the Dollhouse! Room for our family of five, with everything you could need provided. Be at the beach in seconds. Shopping and food within walking distance and centrally located for driving to other touristy locations. We had a great stay!! ##### Vicki S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sara V. 10 Jan 2016 #### Absolutely perfect! Simply great! We loved it and felt like home as soon as we opened the door! Very well equipped in every single detail. Perfect location! ##### Sara V. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn M. 19 Nov 2017 #### Cute little Apartment It was a great spot with our two little ones and had everything we needed within steps. Owner was super easy to work with and the property manager was helpful when we were there. The loft was a hit with my kiddos! ##### Dawn M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen M. 16 Jun 2018 #### Great spot for a girls trip My sister, daughter and I had a wonderful time! The dollhouse had everything we needed for the beach (chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, etc), for cooking, towels, books, games, etc. The beds were cozy and my daughter loved the loft area! Just A few short steps to the beach and a short walk to restaurants and shops. We absolutely loved our time here and would stay again. ##### Helen M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Nov 2008 #### Family Fun This was a great vacation for my family. It is away from the public beach parking so there are less people. It was close to all the main attractions and there were plenty of attracions within walking distance. The places to eat were well mapped out by our host and they included all price ranges and food types. We will stay again! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara S. 2 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Fun This is a great little property! Literally 30 seconds walk (at most) to beach. Quiet location but only a short walk to restaurants, Belmont Park, etc. Owner and property manager were fantastic! We will be back! ##### Kara S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. 7 Apr 2017 #### Perfect little home away from home! We loved staying at the dollhouse! The owners and property manager were both really great to work with and very accommodating! It was so wonderful having everything we could possible need to add comfort to our stay. Our kids loved playing in the loft after a busy day of exploring and playing at the beach! We would not hesitate to recommend this property to our friends/family! The dollhouse will be our go-to rental whenever we are in San Diego/Mission Beach! ##### Matthew B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny P. 16 Mar 2017 #### Great location..... The Dollhouse is in a great spot, right near the beach, cafes, easy access to SeaWorld, La Jolla and downtown area. Be aware parking is super tight in anything above a Prius and this isn't helped by the people across the lane always leaving their rubbish bins in the street. The accommodation is comfortable and clean, it represents good value. ##### Jenny P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 12 Oct 2017 #### Great Stay in a Great Location Our family really loved staying in the Dollhouse. The location on Mission Beach is awesome - close to tons of restaurants and just steps from the beach!! The place IS small (hence dollhouse), but we didn't feel cramped at all! My girls LOVED the loft sleeping area. They made it into their private play area and had a blast! We appreciated access to the washer and dryer and all the beach toys! I highly recommend this place and we hope we can stay there again someday! ##### Michelle B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Milena W. 16 Apr 2017 #### Good spot for the fans of the beach Being that close to the beach, one does not spend much time in the house itself. Checking in and out was a piece of cake. Parking a large SUV is a bit challenging, but doable. Beach accessories provided - very useful. Neighborhood is pretty quiet and safe. Overall we had a pleasant stay. ##### Milena W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darrelle M. 11 Sept 2008 #### Home away from Home! My family enjoyed the dollhouse. It was perfect for our vacation. Close to the beach for many afternoon swims and is located close to Sea World, the Zoo, Old Town, and Coronado (the places we visted). The house was clean and well supplied. The whole experience was great. The owner provided all the details and more. We will more than likely return for more fun in the sun! ##### Darrelle M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jymtHIH3/soG1N1HSeHh7nACnuqLWg+axPVyJby8i+RZQKPj9SngEd8SZOYB4gor8Nz5SnC/0A+4hdTXlsdM3JJXfZBCHfk9a5CU j. 11 Nov 2010 #### Great Value! The wife,daughter and myself had a great 10 days in the Doll House. Well equipped, private and fairly quite for that area. There is even a cool little sleeping loft they dont mention in the ad. We come to mission beach 2-3 times a year and this has been the best value in the past 5 years! Great owners, we are looking forward to coming back in the spring. Highly recommended!!! ##### jymtHIH3/soG1N1HSeHh7nACnuqLWg+axPVyJby8i+RZQKPj9SngEd8SZOYB4gor8Nz5SnC/0A+4hdTXlsdM3JJXfZBCHfk9a5CU j.