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Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

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An outdoor patio with a glass table and wicker chairs, a covered seating area, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space.
A spacious room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A playground with a slide and climbing structures, located near a beach with palm trees and a pier in the background.
A nighttime scene with tall palm trees and a well-lit area, possibly a beach or resort area.
A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Imperial Beach, CA
  • Place, Imperial Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial Beach Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Imperial Beach

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Imperial Beach, a 2-minute drive from San Diego Bay and 10 minutes from San Ysidro Border Crossing. .This beach condo is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Hotel del Coronado and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Las Americas Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Imperial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Imperial Beach Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Convention Center - 21 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 24 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Ave Trolley Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chula Tacos Taquerias - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck!

The PENTHOUSE at Palm Plaza! This unique property is the largest in Palm Plaza complex with our beautiful ocean views patio deck!! VERY SPACIOUS! With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, fire place in living & dining room, lots of windows, large wrap around ocean facing deck with BarBeQue and patio furniture, fully equipped kitchen, dish washer, washer and dryer, 4 flat screen TVs, cable with PREMIUM movie channels, PANORAMIC WiFi , F/P, original water color art of local attractions. 1 (one) assigned carport under unit, the Penthouse is on a 3rd floor (no elevator). Good exercise!

The layout of beds in the Penthouse is as fallow:
1st bedroom has a FULL SIZE BED, personal AC, ceiling fan and floor fan.
2nd bedroom has a QUEEN SIZE BED, ceiling fan, floor fan and personal AC.
3rd bedroom (kids bedroom) has a set of bunk beds twin size each and a futon twin size, floor fan.
Living area has 2 sofa sleepers that open up to a king size bed each, floor fan.

The Penthouse is in a THIRD FLOOR at Palm Plaza complex, no elevators, no AC, just stairs, good exercise!

Imperial Beach is a small, laid-back town of about 25,000 people and it's less busy than most beach areas in San Diego County. There are at least 8 restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the condo. There is a well-stocked 7-11 and Leon’s convenience stores and a taco shop about 20 yards away, and two coffee houses within 200 yards. There are many fine restaurants Sea 180, Thai food, Brigantine, Coronado Brewing, Mike Hess brewing, including several at the Hotel Del Coronado, in the beautiful and very exclusive city of Coronado, located about 8 miles north of Imperial Beach along the 'Silver Strand' that separates the Pacific Ocean from San Diego Bay. The condo is located on 177 Palm Avenue, which is a major street further to the east, but by the time it gets to the beach, it's a two-lane road. To get to the beach from the condo, it's a walk of about 200 yards crossing one street, Seacoast Drive, which is controlled by a four way stop sign.

Imperial Beach has wide sandy beaches, all of which are publicly accessible. The surf is excellent, the area just north of the Imperial Beach Pier and another area about 1 mile south are among the best surfing locations in Southern California. The City of Imperial Beach has been working to emphasize the surfing theme, and the plentiful public art reflects that. There are two beach-front public parks within walking distance of the condo, one at the foot of the Imperial Beach Pier. The pier is about 300 yards long and there's a restaurant at the end. Even at prime time on weekends. it's easy to find a place to set up at Imperial Beach. No alcohol is allowed at the beach or in the public parks and the public places are very family-friendly. Imperial Beach is not a 'party' area compared to other San Diego County beaches such as Mission Beach or Pacific Beach.

Easy walking distance to the beach, all shops, restaurants and historic pier. Enjoy small beach town unhurried atmosphere, estuary, ocean and bay. Also close to Coronado and San Diego for more shopping, restaurants and water activities. Close to Coronado, Las Americas outlet mall, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Lego Land and Baja California Mexico. Bring your passport when you visit in case you want to go to Baja California, México.

COVID 19 updates:
Over this year a lot has changed and we are constantly learning. We appreciate all your business and are thankful for those that have continued to travel and book our property with confidence, throughout all this chaos of Covid. We are following all the EXTRA PRECAUTIONS WITH CLEANING AND SANITIZING and have reached out to VRBO/HomeAway and local authorities for advice on Covid regulations for travelers.

It’s been a constantly changing environment and working space for our staff as well. I think we’re handling it all pretty good. Are we perfect? No. There’s no such thing as true perfection. With that said keep in mind, there’s always going to be someone who disagrees or doesn’t understand what is going on and is quick to pass judgement.

The only thing we ask, is reach out to us, let us know if you feel like something is important and we’ll do our best to address it if is in the reach of our hands.

*Our standard Winter and Summer rental rates are subject to change without notice.
*QUOTE IS BASED ON 6 (six) GUESTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN OVER 12 MONTHS,any additional guest will be charged an additional guest fee, per person, per night plus tax at season fee. WE DO GREET OUR GUESTS IN PERSON.
* CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WEEK MINIMUM STAY 5 nights
* NO PARTIES ARE ALLOWED IN OUR PROPERTY.
*The REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT will be released to the person in which the reservations was made, after departure of guests (1 to 2 days), the property will be completely checked for no damages to the property, including keys of property, furniture, appliances, windows, doors, televisions, tvs remote controls, WI-Fi modem, patio furniture, linens, towels, blankets, bedcovers, kitchen equipment, etc). It will take 4 to 8 business days to show up on your account after CHECK OUT DATE, as long as our property and belongings are in the working conditions as guests received them at CHECK IN DATE AND TIME.
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 35 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in certain areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please lock front door and put key under front door mat
Please turn off all lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Respect the house & your neighbor always!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in certain areas.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Respect the house & your neighbor always!
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Spacious ocean View Penthouse sleeps 8-10 w/large ocean facing deck! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 176 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great view of the ocean block from the beach lots of things to do great location
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very spacious house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place - fun atmosphere

Thank you for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean, cozy, close to the beach!

Great place to stay in San Diego area! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Place and Great Host

The place was perfect for us and we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

Wonderful location clean and super friendly hosts ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room for all of us.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of room for all of us and very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a great location and my family enjoyed the view.

The property was great. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another awesome stay!

A wonderful home away from home. Ideal for our family.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great property by the beach

Very comfortable and convenient...great access to beach...great part of town
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Great penthouse deck for awesome sunsets!! Stairs to top.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved the view from the penthouse deck. Really good communication from the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This was exactly what we were looking for! Close to everything and right on the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We loved everything about the place and location!! Thank you for being such great hosts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, love Imperial Beach!

We loved our stay in the Penthouse. John & Emily were great hosts & quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

The house was clean and comfortable. Fantastic location, and very helpful hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We were excited to stay here for our trip, but wish it were living up to the photos posted. The table on the patio is not the table in the picture. The table was rusted all around the edges. Not safe for kids. The propane tanks for the grill were completely rusted. The house is supposed to sleep 8-10 but there was really only enough bedding to comfortably sleep six. The beach equipment there to use is also completely rusted. Bring your own if you stay here. There were no extra trash bags for taking out. The disposal was stinking up the kitchen and there wasn’t enough toilet paper. We ended up buying extra. The coffee there to use was just in an open coffee bag. Small detail changes could go a long way with this place.The frame didn’t match the bed in one of the rooms and the pull out beds in the living room are hanging by a thread. The location of property and host are very nice, but we were bummed out with the actually stay. If there were just some furniture, and appliance updates- this really would be a 10/10 place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a weekend!!!

The place was just what we needed. Close to the beach and many restaurants. Easy to get to and check in was a breeze!! The owners even paid for a couple of cases of water due to an E-coli warning from a recent tropical storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Place was clean and an amazing stay. Host was great and very informative on local places to eat, shop and visit. Check in was easy and communication was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The patio was great and the neighborhood was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends/Family getaway

We enjoyed our time in San Diego and this location was great. The close proximity to the beach and sitting on the patio watching sunrise and sunset were amazing. Thank you John and Emilia for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is close to the beach and it was great to see the water from the living room. There are good nearby restaurants and it's very close to the highway. The host was kind and communicative. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall it was great only downside was didn’t have AC
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024