This house was great. I have stayed at numerous different places in Mission Beach for the last 20+ years and this was one of the few I’d stay at again. Spacious enough not to feel claustrophobic like a lot of the smaller properties down here. Plenty of amenities. Clean, bright, quiet, homey. The “modern” living and dining furniture isn’t the most comfortable, but why are you hanging out much in the living room when the beach is across the street?
The beds were incredibly comfortable, with plenty of extra pillows and linens if needed. The shower was great and pull out couch sufficed for our 3 year old. While not advertised as kid and baby friendly, we were able to set up our own pack n play in the extra area in the kitchen (living room would have worked great too, but our kids can’t see each other when they sleep). There are kid plates and bowls too, which was a HUGE help. And even some games to play! The AC units in each room were amazing, quiet, and adjustable!
The outdoor rinse-off shower even runs warm! HUGE bonus when you’re rinsing beach sand off kiddos after a long day. The beach and bay are both very easily accessible. The front porch was our favorite place to hang in the mornings and after a long day. So peaceful and quiet.
Our truck did not fit in the garage (as expected), but street parking was a little rougher than it’s been in the past (don’t forget to pay attention to the street sweeping signs! Ticket writing starts at 8am sharp!). Our kids are smaller, so the proximity to Belmont Park wasn’t necessary for us, but this unit is super close to this great attraction. Not close enough that you hear it or deal with the traffic of it, but close enough to walk for sure. We definitely like to stay a little further north for the restaurants and grocery store, but we rented bikes and were able to lock them safely in the garage every night.
There are two other units on this lot, but we barely heard the neighbors that were staying there. We’ve even looked at renting this unit and one or two of the others for a whole family vacation next time! Each unit has its own space, but allows you to congregate on the patio if you wanted (just don’t get loud!). Would be great for multigenerational families or adult siblings/friends.
All in all, Jeff was a great host. Easy communication, no crazy check-out expectations. There is no umbrella or beach blanket as the listing states, but there are brand new beach chairs and multiple beach towels with the unit. We felt very safe and secure and will definitely consider this property (and host) for our next Mission Beach vacation!