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Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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 manager

SeaHawk Vacations

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

Important information

You need to know

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation 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 neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 4 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk
  • Mission Beach - 20 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 2 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪City Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Backyard Kitchen & Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

Chic Beach Apartment..Steps to the sand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kari b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gale B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 61 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Cameron Park, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Very cute, enjoyable place, easy beach access, no problem finding parking. We'd stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

N VR D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent PB location
True to listing - steps to Pacific Beach, restaurants, shops, grocery, snacks/drinks. Convenience when off-peak season street parking
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Aptos, California

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

lorina p.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location, clean, and very easy interaction with the property management.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Sherry W.

Pacific Beach vacation
Had a great stay, location was amazing. Finding parking was tricky at times. Love San Diego
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ernest d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Close to the beach, walking paths and restaurants. Minutes from downtown, bayside events and parking. A lot of surfing areas very close.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Lodi, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location!
Really enjoyed my stay here--the location was perfect! The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location * cozy stay *
The house was as expected everything was easy to find and easy check in. Location was perfect! Bed was comfy! We would definitely return. One suggestion would be upgraded windows one came off the track when opening it. We didn't mind at all but I could see how it could be a complaint for some picky people. We were very happy with our stay and made tons of wonderful memories. Wish we would have had more time. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Feel the ocean breeze!
Lovely place with a wonderful porch to view the sunset and hear the ocean waves. Would definitely stay here again. Close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Great location
Steps away from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019