Pros and Cons of Mission Beach Vacation Rentals
- Mission Beach vacation rentals will give you more room than in an hotel, with places to sit and a kitchen (which is handy even if all you want to do is put drinks in the refrigerator or make coffee).
- Mission Beach is one of San Diego's finest if you want to experience the locals' lifestyle.
- The nearest tourist attractions to the Mission Beach vacation rentals include Sea World, Mission Bay and Old Town, and while the city of San Diego spreads quite far, most of the other tourist attractions are within a half hour's drive.
- Mission Beach vacation rentals are not a good choice if you want to get around by public transportation.
Sources to Try for a Mission Beach Vacation Rental
Take a look at a map before you start looking for a Mission Beach vacation rental. This thin strip of land is barely three blocks wide at most, with one side facing the bay and the other facing the ocean. Places on either side will be close to the water and you can walk most anywhere. Beachfront properties have the obvious fun of stepping out the door and onto the sand, but may be noisier and less private because of foot traffic on the beachfront walking path.When you're evaluating the Mission Beach vacation rental listings, pay attention to the details. If a two-bedroom condo claims to sleep eight, be sure you know where they think everyone is going to sleep. Look at the photos with a critical eye. Is the furniture stylish, or does it look like it came from the secondhand store? Do the furnishings look skimpy? Ask questions.
- Homeway consolidates Mission Beach vacation rentals from several sources, giving one of the biggest selections. If you check with them, you don't need to check VRBO, VacationRentals, CyberRentals, GreatRentals, A1Vacations, TripHomes, or VacationVillas.
- If you enter "mission beach vacation rentals" in any search engine, you'll find dozens of companies listed. Penny Realty is a local company that offers a good inventory.
- Some owners offer their Mission Beach vacation rental properties on Craigslist. By cutting out the middle man and renting directly, they can save you money.
Seven Facts About Mission Beach Vacation Rental
- Some Mission Beach vacation rental units are only available for a week or more.
- Most properties require a refundable security deposit.
- Expect to pay a one-time cleaning fee. Properties with a hot tub may charge an extra fee. Cleaning fees for a Mission beach vacation rental run from $75 to $100. However, you will still be expected to leave the place tidy.
- The tax rate is 10.5%
- You'll get lowest rates on a Mission Beach vacation rental from mid-November through March. April-May and September through mid-October are the shoulder season.
- Spring break and Fourth of July fill up far in advance and there may be longer minimum stays.
- Pets are not allowed on the beach. What individual owners allow will vary.
Four Ways to Be Sure You Enjoy Your Mission Beach Vacation Rental
- Your Mission Beach vacation rental will be like a home away from home. A good way to be sure it has everything you need is to imagine the things you'll be doing and what you need to do them with. If you're unsure about whether they're provided, ask.
- We love to rent a big house for a weekend with friends. If you do, too, be sure that everyone understands their share of the cost. Divide up cooking chores to make it easy on everyone.
- If you have a pet, check the contract to be sure it's allowed. If the paperwork says no and you talk the owner into letting you bring neat little Fluffy, be sure to get it in writing.
- If you're a smoker, be sure you know the policies, or you could end up paying a big cleaning fee.
