See all properties
Save
Entire apartment

Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

Photo gallery for Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

Beach
Interior
TV, DVD player
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

Live like a local in a beautiful and charming newly remodeled Studio. Just 2.5 blocks to the sand at gorgeous family friendly Wind n Sea beach. Private yet close to all amenities.

Living and sleeping areas, 1 bathroom and a full kitchen. Room for 1-2 adults to sleep comfortably. Queen size bed with memory foam mattress in the bedroom. The studio also has a comfortable full sized sofa in the living room. Designated parking space. The studio is small, but feels very luxurious and larger than it is. It has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. Sand Castle Hideaway is a very special place to stay!

Adorable private patio with shade sails for dining, relaxing and entertaining. BBQ, outdoor dining, cooks kitchen with stove for gourmet meals, washer and dryer. Dog Friendly.

Truly beautiful and special, Sand Castle Hideaway is a lovely and charming beach studio that you'll love calling home!

Property manager

Sharon Simmonds

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 150 square feet

Similar properties

On the beach

Beachcombers Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Enclosed Patio, 1 Block to Beach

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 113 reviews
Beachcombers Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Enclosed Patio, 1 Block to Beach

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are welcome!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 STR-03222L, 644996

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bernini's Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! located?

Located in Beach Barber Tract, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Windansea Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandcastle hideaway
My stay here was great! Fast and easy communication with the host, and the unit was well kept. Great location too, just a quick walk to the beach. Only downside was the assigned parking spot being pretty tight. It was doable with my Tacoma, but a larger vehicle could be a real challenge.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jinmo K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bad luck
Bed is not acceptable for sleep and spider web so they let us to stay different place like studio but same thing happened to bed squeezing sounds so had to leave 8days booking was nightmare. End up staying at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small Retreat
Small, but has everything you need. Very clean. Parking spot is priceless in La Jolla. Sharon was always very responsive. Did not need anything after we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Great place! Walking distance to the beach and other spots.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Clean and walking distance to the beach. Very comfortable for one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Get Away
Stayed last April here for a month. Enjoyed my stay so much, returned this April. It was lovely to return and know the neighborhood.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable tiny studio in a great neighborhood
Location and price can't be beat. Took our fur baby to the beach every morning, local restaurants were superb. A little cramped, especially the bathroom, but overall it was fine for a week for the two of us and our golden retriever.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freddie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Convenient
A great small studio in walking distance to everything you need! Though the studio is small, the decor, and layout is done brilliantly giving you the room you need! Also being dog friendly was a huge plus.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, well designed studio
This little place is bright, airy, high quality & well thought out renovated space as described in listing. Would stay here again. Location is quiet, despite being on block behind restaurants, shops & main road. I stayed here with my 17yo daughter spending a night. Lots of storage space & all you need in kitchen. Thanks A&L!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahlan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Chose this place for my honeymoon stay! It was wonderfully located! A walk from arguably the most beautiful beach in La Jolla (Windansea), extremely close to all the best food places, and a quick drive into San Diego and the rest of La Jolla! Super easy to access and so so clean! 100% recommend to anybody! I could see myself staying here again in the future. My husband and I loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for 10 day work trip
The location is great -- within a few blocks of Windnsea beach and even downtown La Jolla. The construction next door was pretty loud, starting pretty early even on Saturday. I was working a lot of the time I was there though and thought this space was perfect! Good wifi and parking.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 minute walk to beach
Super clean! Super small, but we knew that from the listing. Could really use some curtains on those beautiful windows. Love it and would highly recommend it for the price!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

James B.

To small no closet space.
Clean. But to small for me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So comfortable
So, I got in late at night. I had had a long day of travel. I was quite grumpy and had a hard time finding the place. I was just so tired. But I called the host and she was so calm and understanding! Helped me get settled in over the phone and made sure I was okay. The stay was PERFECT! Highly recommend the location and the host and the place. Location was wonderful, walking distance to the beach, everything worked, just can’t say enough nice things. And check out Candor for a nice meal within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Devin D.

Nice place, solid location, but ant problem
My wife and I stayed a week in this cozy little place end of April/beginning of May. Love the decor and interior of the place. Location is right in the heart of La Jolla, a short walk down to the beach and several other great places to hang and eat. If you are used to central AC, this place does not have it, and it does get a little stuffy in the afternoons, but the owners do provide fans and you can open the window and let the natural cool air in (I personally loved the natural air). The only negative we experienced were sugar ants, and a lot of them. We bought food the first night and left some sitting on the counter (most of it unopened), and overnight it was covered in ants. We ended up having to put everything we bought in the fridge or else it would get attacked by ants. Ants got all over our toiletries in the bathroom as well and some even crawled on to the bed. I did call the property manager to let her know, and she seemed to think there was nothing they could do about it and that it was normal, which I found a little odd. The place is great, if there were no ants, it would have been an easy 5 stars, but having buy new food, toothpaste and toothbrushes after ants invaded was frustrating. Hopefully the owner gets this problem fixed soon. Aside from that though, great price and great for a couple who plans to spend most of the day out and about (there is so much to do in La Jolla/San Diego, you should be out anyway!). Comfy bed and smart TV for Netflix before bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT LOCATION - TINY BUT WELL DESIGNED SPACE
Overall positive experience. Note: research states the average US hotel room is approximately 325sf. This unit is 125sf. It’s tiny. The space has been well designed but it’s still incredibly small. If you’re a large person, the bath and bedroom may be a challenge for you. ADVICE TO GUESTS - Remember to bring or buy (7-11 close by) your own bath soap, shampoo, cleaning supplies, extra paper towels and extra toilet paper. Bring your own beach chairs. I couldn’t find any. Bringing a whisk broom and dust pan helped with inevitable sand. UNIT PROBLEMS ANT ISSUE - Although Guests are Advised by Owner to spray unit ants with the supplied Windex, it didn’t work well. I did this but still had ants in the bed and kitchen. That was upsetting. LOCK ISSUE - The patio locks (screen and glass sliding doors) are broken and do not lock. The patio seems secure but I would have felt safer with a locking patio door. SCREEN ISSUE - Mosquitos are a problem because the front door screen has a gap and the back screen doesn’t fit the door anymore. COOLING ISSUE - No AC. No ceiling fans, but a good-working table fan is available. Ceiling fans would really help. Most of these issues are deferred maintenance issues the Owner can easily remedy if so inclined. The ANT ISSUE is a deal breaker - the owner needs to get a pest control company contract. That being said, I still had a good time. I cooked my own breakfast and lunch. Okay kitchen. I went out to dinner every night. Great restaurants. I walked 5-11 miles every day as I explored and truly enjoyed beautiful La Jolla. There’s so much to see and do. This unit is close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This property was close to the beach and within walking distance of most restaurants. There was grocery and liquor stores 1/2 block away. The bus stop was also half a block away. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils etc. The bed was comfortable. However, there was no heat. They had a space heater but it had a hard time taking off the chill. As a consequence there was a slight musty smell that lingered in the background. The patio was also quite small and only received sun shine in the middle of the day. Overall I was happy with this space and it was clean and comfortable. Communication with the hosts was exceptional
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place
Delightful, charming, small place. Great for a couple. Good location. Grateful that parking was not a hassle.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A week in SD
A very small studio made to be extremely comfortable for two guests. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
escape
What a great little getaway. Perfect location and size for my husband and I. Loved the water pressure in the shower. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right.
Could not have been better.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute!
Enjoyable, cozy property in excellent location. Room with a view it is not but not our expectation. Owner is communicative and pleasant. We'd stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Travel Experience
This La Jolla property exceeded my expectations. The location is unbeatable with local eateries and convenient beach access nearby. The area is safe, and offers plenty of activities. The property itself was clean. Recommend for a memorable stay in La Jolla.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Perfect spot for one right in the heart of La Jolla. Quick 10 minute walk to everything you’d need. Updated kitchens and bathrooms. Sharon was great and quick to respond with any issues I had and had them fixed extremely promptly. Would highly recommend! Just note if staying a long time there is very little hanging closet space
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Blanca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Jolla getaway
Had a fun and relaxing time visiting nearby beaches. Recommend the burgers at The Shack, walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022