San Diego Home - Walk to Sail Bay & Mission Beach!

Reviews

• The best time!

  5/5

  My family and I rented this gem of a home for a fall break getaway. There were 8 of us (6 adults and 2 children) and the house accommodated all of us perfectly! The house was clean and can fully loaded with everything my family and I needed for a great time. We loved the patio and balconies! So much time was spent outside enjoying the weather! John was an amazing host. He was very responsive to any/all of our needs and questions (Thank you!!). Check in/out was super easy. Location was FABULOUS and a prime one indeed. 2 houses from the bay and a 3 minute walk to the ocean side (maybe like 8 houses away). Thank you for a wonderful time! We will be back.

• Perfect, wonderful, peaceful,

  5/5

  When I stay in San Diego, it's usually the PB/Mission Beach areas & I usually stay oceanfront. We had a larger group this time, needed some space & happened upon this listing. I had rented from Evolve before and knew their customer service was top notch so did not hesitate and they again, provided that level of communication/service (thanks John)

  I was bummed not being 'closer' to the ocean. Now, I would prefer this house in the future & make the short walk to the ocean. It's that good-and close enough to hear the waves.

  It's 3 levels. The bottom 2 are self-contained units & the top level is a large master suite w/an outside deck where you can hear the ocean & see the Bay. There's a wine cooler & Keurig so you can start & end your day up there just fine :)

  The area was quiet most of the time & never excessively loud. With doors/windows closed, you don't hear outside noise. The beds were all comfortable- the least being the upper bunk on the 2nd floor-kids will be just fine there. The couches are also very comfy. There is a lot of space inside & out so once you got used to the layout and where things were, it was great (the lowest level kitchen is the one that is fully stocked but the kitchen on the 2nd floor is completely adequate if you need to use it. You may just need to bring a few things from downstairs. No big deal really unless stairs are an issue).

  The whole place was great. The location was so close to bay and beach that you never asked if it was 'worth the walk'. It's right there. There are quite a few good food choices in close walking distance as well so the location is wonderful.

  I always rent a car in the size range of a Rav4 or Mazda CX9 (Avis tried to 'upgrade' me to a full size SUV- don't do it, you won't be able to park it in this garage or most anywhere in the beach communities). This time I had a Kia Sportage and it fit in the garage just fine with room to get in and out and use the washer/dryer with the car in there. We did not try to fit 2 cars in there. My son visited for a few hours and we let him park his 4Runner in the garage. It was a tighter fit lengthwise and height wise (can't back all the way in due to overhanging items) but still fit. Street parking in this area is challenging since it's on a strand of land- no side street parking. Friday I found street parking but not the weekend. There was also no parking at the Aquatic Center (too late trying to move there) - so we paid one of the little lots nearby.

• Anonymous

  5/5

  Look No Further If You Want 5 Star Beach House In Mission Beach House has everything You Need & More for A Family Beach Vacation. Great For Beach & Bayside Fun. Walk 2 blocks & you will be on the Bayside For Young children it Perfect for Water For the little ones & Adults!!!Walk to the Ocean ,Shops & Restaurant

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• 5/5

  This home is so lovely, and we could not have asked for a better experience with our vacation rental. Leading up to the our vacation, the evolve team was quite responsive and helpful for questions. They adjusted our dates back a week and refunded the difference. The home itself is even better in person. The downstairs patio is actually enclosed, which is not reflected in the pics. We completely over-packed with beach supplies. This rental had umbrellas, a beach mat, several chairs, boogie boards, and beach towels already available (and sand toys). We had 3 couples and 2 small children in our group. Each floor is fully accessible but private with their own entry from the stairway. Everyone had their own space and own privacy. The top floor is beautiful with a king, private patio, sunken tub, and small kitchenette. It was a lot like a studio. The second floor was similar to a 2BR apartment with a queen, bunks, lush living area, small kitchen, and private patio. The main floor bedroom has a queen and it's a bit of a tight squeeze, but it did not deter from our experience. The kitchen is beautiful, spacious, and well equipped. There are lots of lap blankets and extra blankets for the beds or pull out sofas. The garage was limited for 2 vehicles. We were able to get our Tahoe inside forward facing. It was tight, but possible.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Beautiful home, beautiful experience!

  5/5

  This home is so lovely, and we could not have asked for a better experience with our vacation rental. Leading up to the our vacation, the evolve team was quite responsive and helpful for questions. They adjusted our dates back a week and refunded the difference. The home itself is even better in person. The downstairs patio is actually enclosed, which is not reflected in the pics. We completely over-packed with beach supplies. This rental had umbrellas, a beach mat, several chairs, boogie boards, and beach towels already available (and sand toys). We had 3 couples and 2 small children in our group. Each floor is fully accessible but private with their own entry from the stairway. Everyone had their own space and own privacy. The top floor is beautiful with a king, private patio, sunken tub, and small kitchenette. It was a lot like a studio. The second floor was similar to a 2BR apartment with a queen, bunks, lush living area, small kitchen, and private patio. The main floor bedroom has a queen and it's a bit of a tight squeeze, but it did not deter from our experience. The kitchen is beautiful, spacious, and well equipped. There are lots of lap blankets and extra blankets for the beds or pull out sofas. The garage was limited for 2 vehicles. We were able to get our Tahoe inside forward facing. It was tight, but possible. We had to park the mini-van by Santa Clara Rec Center (1/4 mile and bay walk back) because the washer and dryer didn't give us another 5 inches of space. When I messaged John for help with parking suggestions, he immediately sent me 3 options. While I was driving to each one, John went out and snagged us a spot on Santa Clara. It was unexpected and very appreciated. We didn't mind the 1/4 mile bay walk back because it was a beautiful & short walk. There were some small things that could have been improved, but again, not detrimental to our experience. If you plan to cook on the 2nd floor, you may need to pull silverware from the downstairs (there is lots). I did not see any board games, so you will need to pack your own!