Rooftop & Tide

That rooftop deck – string lights, a fire pit, and bay views stretching toward the horizon – is reason enough to book this North Mission Beach house. The layout gives groups room to breathe across three floors, with a self-contained lower suite ideal for anyone needing their own space. Step outside and you're within walking distance of the beach and Mission Bay, with Little Italy's restaurants and the USS Midway Museum a short ride away. Coronado Beach, consistently ranked among America's finest, is just a quick ferry crossing from the waterfront.

Home truths:
* The lead guest at this home must be at least 25 years old.
* At full occupancy, one guest will sleep on a single sofa bed in the first-floor living space.
* Bedroom three sleeps three on a bunk bed plus a pull-out trundle bed. The top bunk is recommended for children only due to the ceiling height.
* The covered carport fits three cars, but several guests have flagged that the spaces are tight – if you're bringing a larger SUV or estate, plan carefully or consider leaving it at a nearby public car park.
* This is a three-storey home with no lift, so you'll be using the stairs a lot – between the ground-floor suite, the main living level, and the rooftop deck. It's worth bearing in mind if anyone in your group has mobility considerations.
* Your host asks you to respect quiet hours between 10pm and 8am.