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Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach

Unwind to the soothing sound of waves after an afternoon combing shores for shells or exploring nearby downtown La Jolla

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach

La Jolla Cottage

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La Jolla is your perfect southern California vacation destination, as you'll have easy access to the beach while still being close to all the popular San Diego hot spots! This charming cottage will provide a home base for you and your family and has just about everything you'd need for a relaxing stay.

Leave your cares at home and wander around the beach, which is just a short walk from this home. Comb the shores for shells or just let the sound of the waves provide the soundtrack to your afternoon. For even more fun, head to the world class San Diego Zoo or check out Sea World (both about 20 minutes away from the home). If you just plan on sticking around nearby, downtown La Jolla is a 15 minute walk.

The home has been recently remodeled, and the stylish living room provides a comfortable sofa and a TV complete with cable and a DVD player. You'll also have WiFi here, so staying in touch with work or friends back home will not be a problem.

The simple kitchen has all the necessities to create delicious breakfasts or gourmet dinners. The bedroom is nicely furnished with a queen sized bed. In the mornings, enjoy a cup of coffee out on the sunny brick patio.

This adorable beach cottage is perfect for a small family or a couple looking for a unique vacation spot. You'll feel right at home here, and after walking to the beach everyday, you may have a hard time leaving this idyllic location! Next time you have a few days off, escape to La Jolla for a beach retreat!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 376 sq ft (35 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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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 611121, STR-03909L

Property is also known as

1627

About the neighborhood

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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 3 min walk
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 2 min drive
  • Bird Rock - 2 min drive
  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min drive
  • La Jolla Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bernini's Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach located?

Located in Beach Barber Tract, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Windansea Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Bird Rock are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 144 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This is our second time staying here. We love it!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Kristen M.

Close beach access at affordable price
For the location you can't beat it. I highly recommend bringing a power strip though since there are not enough plugs available for charging phones and running fans. Aside from that, the patio section was a bit of a tripping hazard and there are limited lights at night to see the door code. Bed was comfy and I enjoyed my time in La Jolla.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Antje W.

A lovely vacation home to relax in
The cottage is beautifully situated, just two streets from the sea. It is cozy with an inner courtyard where you can have breakfast, barbecue and relax. The location is quiet, you can only hear the seagulls.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was nice a quiet, and close to the beach that we were able to walk back and forth. It was a quaint little place we had a great time. Loved that we could buy groceries and cook in the kitchen. The only draw back was that there were little black sugar ants in the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dennis F.

Nice lil hideaway
It was a hop, skip and a jump to the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Patty F.

Close to beach
The location of this cottage is 2 blocks to the beach and walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants. Nice quiet neighborhood. No AC so cottage is hot on warm days even with fans. No good cross breeze from small windows. We had an ant issue. There was ant spray so we used that daily. Not a full size fridge so don’t bring too many perishable items. We enjoyed the location as we spent most of our time at the beach and liked being able to walk to dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Caleb S.

Cozy little cottage
This place has a perfect location for access to the beach and to some great local restaurants. Response time from the management was quick and helpful in resolving any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and affordable
This was perfect for what I needed as I was visiting family. I wasn't there very much, but it was a great respite for me when I walked in the door. Only suggestion is to get a stronger shower head. Having available parking spot and location to beach was just wonderful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Real deal
Clean. Perfect for one maybe two. Easy. Walkable to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful
Perfect spot for a lazy week of relacation and rejuvenation. The sound of the surf gently played through the open windows bringing that vital ocean sent with it. A quick walk to Windansea Beach and in easy reach of restaurants and shopping. Perfect place for two.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint
It was a nice getaway spot. Small cottage behind the main house. Was clean and definitely near a lot of things. The beach was my main focus so it was really nice to be just 2 minute's away. But its also a 20 minute walk from coffee shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escaping the snow of Utah
Needed a handful of days to escape Utah’s grasp on winter. This cottage was perfect for our needs. Within walking distance to the ocean and La Jolla restaurants. Thanks for excellent communications as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patina P.

Perfect spot for the weekend - Totally recommend staying here!!
Totally adorable cottage. REALLY appreciated the parking spot!! I stayed here instead of the hotel where I was presenting at a conference. Very clean and great use of space. I stayed alone and really enjoyed my time there very much. Only cautions I would flag for potential guests is the bathroom is small so if you are a plus-sized person, it may not be comfortable. My son is 6'2" and 300+ pounds and I know he would not have been able to fit. And if you rent a car, rent a compact for an easier in-and-out from the parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Antje

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is cozy, but it is not well maintained. There are traces of mold on the ceiling and windows. The wooden frames are weathered. Weeds are growing in the courtyard, the upholstery of the chairs is dirty. The cottage was only superficially cleaned. There was thick dust under the furniture and a tuft of black hair under the shower curtain in the bathroom. A complaint I made about a broken hairdryer was not answered. The cottage is beautifully situated, just two streets from the sea. It is cozy with an inner courtyard where you can have breakfast, barbecue and relax. The location is quiet, you can only hear the seagulls.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Don't stay here.
There was no way of contacting the property manager. It had basically no heat and the neighbor is rude and complains about "noise," which consited of coughing too loudly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Location but. . .
Access to the ocean is just unbeatable here. Vacasa seems well organized and efficient. But…killed a few ants in the kitchen everyday, smallest bathroom on the planet, bathroom is located on the opposite site of the tiny space from the bedroom, the bed is inadequate for two and the covers don’t fit the bed. Could only get Netflix on the TV, parking is in a very narrow one way alley (rent a small car), and the room was hot when the temp hit 70. If you can afford it, try something else.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rusden P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The worst!
We got there and there was a tag on the door. The gas had been shut off. We called and called and called. Nobody ever got back to us. We had a business dinner and couldn’t shower. We had to find a hotel and we were very late. We better get our money back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little cottage within walking distance of the beach. Really clean and comfortable. No air-conditioning and limited air circulation with location of windows but still comfortable. Only things I would flag are that the private patio wasn't really useable. It seemed to be storage for the main house which is right next to the cottage. And if you are a large person, the bathroom may be too small for comfort. For reference my son is 6'2" / 300 lbs and would not have fit. But would definitely would stay there again if in La Jolla!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kaylee J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Not what we expected…
The VRBO listing did NOT disclose that this “cottage” was actually a remodeled garage on the same property as the owner… the check in instructions were very vague. It took us 45 minutes to figure out that we needed to go to the back alley to enter the property. Even after calling the rental company for help on how to find the house, the color of the front door was not the same as pictured on the listing and the rental company had the wrong color as well. Upon arriving, ants were discovered in the living room and kitchen along with a beetle. After finding multiple bugs, my boyfriend and I looked over the whole inside and found an ant trap full of dead ants inside the kitchen cabinet which contained CLEAN dishes. I was extremely disappointed. The rental company did refund half the cleaning fee which I do appreciate. However, I have never been to a VRBO so inaccurate from what I saw online. The rest of the house was clean enough, but it looks like it hadn’t been truly deep cleaned in a long time. Loved the location but wish the listing was more clear that this house is not necessarily private as the owners live a couple steps away in the main house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Kimberly J.

Don't Do It
Myself and two young children arrived to this location to an overwhelming smell of mold. While calling VACASA to assist in a fix for the issue, I noticed small 3-4 mm bugs crawling in and out of the base boards of the living room. VACASA said they would dispatch an emergent fix for the problem and would call me back in 30 minutes. NO call back, NO response when I sent letter to company. The only comment from phone person was no one else had complained about this place, which I find VERY hard to believe. I ended up paying a very large amount of money for a last minute booking to a hotel nearby for SAFE accommodation. VACASA was given 7 days to respond to my complaint prior to posting this review. Seriously find a different place. This is not what it seems.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Steve L.

Too cozy for 2 adults and adult-sized teen, but awesome location!
Pros: amazing stretch of beach. The rocks gave a tier, and led to more private beach feeling. No commercial development = quiet neighborhood. We were looking for a peaceful respite, and this neighborhood and beach were amazing. Great weather, warmest Sam Diego water ever (finally, no need for a wetsuit), which is a bit beside the point. Close to all the happening places, like Pacific Beach. If you want a peaceful neighborhood and beach, but still be close to the action, this is the neighborhood. Cottage was a very short walk to the beach. Dedicated parking a big plus. Cons: No a/c, and it was a bit warm for my husband. Adult-sized teen was very uncomfortable on the pull-out. Not enough seating for 3 for relaxing or dining, but probably ok for a couple with a little. Decor was cute, cottage could use some TLC repairs and a few minor upgrades, like a new shower curtain, drywall repairs, some scraping and fresh paint, etc. was otherwise clean and decently stocked with linens and kitchenware. Large dorm-sized fridge, so bring a cooler. No ocean view or breeze, but a very short walk to the beach. One couch no other seating except for small dinet for two, so no relaxing for more than two adults. Great proximity to everything Sol Cal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great & Cozy
Enjoyed property very much, its super peaceful and steps away from the beach. Only have one suggestion the plants frawns had fallen down and it was blocking pathway and a bit noisy to walk on when trying to get in and out of cottage. Neighbor was bit annoyed with us walking through because of the stepping on the plant order to get around. Other than the cottage was quite cozy comfortable and spacious for 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Debra R.

Great location. Quiet and easy to get to beach
Perfect for a couple! Great location, and quiet. Can’t wait to do it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Shari G.

Location was great. Parking on site was nice. Bed was comfortable. Plenty of towels. It would be ...
Location was great. Parking on site was nice. Bed was comfortable. Plenty of towels. It would be nice if the kitchen had basics like salt and pepper. Beach chairs need replacing. The outdoor area needs some fixing up and there is NO light near the front entrance (broken) so you have to use a flashlight! It was a good stay, overall.

6/10 Okay

Gaylynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Christmas stay in San Diego Cottage
The Cottage is charming and very clean. It was rainy so it was quite chilly inside. There were extra blankets to help that but space heaters were not working first night because a fuse blew out one side of electricity in the Cottage. It would help to tell visitors about where to plug in both space heaters at the same time. We feel we should not have had to try to find the fuse box ourselves in the dark. We dealt with it Saturday night but someone should have come over right away on Sunday morning when we texted the problem. That was a real inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022