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Mermaid Cottage By The Sea

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Smart TV, table tennis
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10201 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Mermaid Cottage By The Sea

Welcome to your home away from home at our Mermaid Cottage by the Sea. This San Clemente gem is located within walking distance to all the area’s best beaches and is sure to make a splash with lasting memories created with your closest family and friends.

Recently updated, the Mermaid Cottage is designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. The second-floor great room is the center of it all – a 75” television with soundbar is the perfect spot for a movie night in with enough seating to gather the entire family around and soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. Just off the great room is a patio overlooking the back yard, with bistro seating for two – and a quiet place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail.

The great room opens directly to the kitchen and dining area and is the perfect open-concept space for entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, Viking gas cooktop, double ovens, French door refrigerator, and dishwasher is nicely appointed to meet all your culinary needs. Planning on having a few friends over for dinner? Be sure to chill that bottle of RosĂŠ in the wine fridge for the perfect temp.

The large dining table has seating for nine, with three additional seats at the kitchen bar for a total seating capacity of 12. The sitting area adjacent to the dining room is the perfect place to relax next to the fire on chilly nights and mornings.

The light and bright primary suite is the perfect respite from a busy day by the sea. The king-sized bed with crisp white linens and down comforter will ensure you drift off into a quiet slumber each night. The charming bay window lets in ample sunlight during the day, with window shades for calm when desired. The en-suite bathroom with double vanity, shower, and fresh spa towels offers additional privacy.

There are three additional bedrooms in the home to keep guests comfortable and relaxed. The first bedroom features a queen bed with access to the hallway bathroom, single vanity and shower, and has sliding door access to the backyard. The second guest bedroom includes a queen-sized bed, and access to an attached bathroom with a single vanity, and a tub with shower combo. The third guest bedroom is a perfect place for the youngest guests of the group and consists of a twin-over-full bunkbed with an additional twin trundle to sleep up to four. The bunk suite also features access to a shared bathroom.

The beautiful backyard is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. Fire up the grill and enjoy the cool ocean breeze while dining al fresco year-round, with dining seating for eight. Enjoy your evening sitting around the outdoor firepit with seating for all as you soak in the salty air in the private backyard. For the youngest guests, the tree house, swing, and outdoor games are sure to be the star of this home.

Just a short walk from the cottage is access to several area beaches. Don’t be a fish out of water! Take advantage of the beautiful coastline of the California Riviera during your stay. If you aren’t in the mood to walk to the beach, no problem. All area beaches provide public parking.

The cottage also comes with additional entertainment amenities, including outdoor games (cornhole, croquette, bocce ball, and football), a full-size ping pong table located in the garage, two bikes, chairs, umbrellas, towels, and an assortment of beach items and toys to make the most of your vacation.

There is also plenty to explore in the immediate area. Downtown San Clemente and the San Clemente Pier are a 5-minute drive from the home, with endless options for fun, relaxation and gourmet dining. The Orange County area is home to art and historical sites that are worth exploring. For some family fun, Disneyland, Legoland, Seaworld, the San Diego Zoo, and more are all within a 1-hour drive from the house.

**Guest is required to sign our rental contract prior to receiving access to the house.

City of San Clemente permit #: STLU-315290

Property manager

Miriam

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Theme parks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2162 sq ft (201 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

2778-232982

About the neighborhood

Map
San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • San Clemente Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Casa Romantica - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Pier Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 11 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 7 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisherman's Restaurants - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bagel Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Cottage By The Sea located?

Located in San Clemente, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Lasuens Beach and T-Street Beach. The Pier Beach and San Clemente City Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Clemente Pier Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Mermaid Cottage By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house!
This was the perfect house for my family of 7- plenty of room and a gorgeous back yard. The BBQ worked perfectly and the neighborhood is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaci T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
This property is fantastic! Clean, comfortable and beautiful. Lots of little extras provided to make your stay easier. Backyard great for kids to play. Short walk to the beach in a nice neighborhood. Good restaurants nearby. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach w fsmily
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Siamak D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and property
The Beach house is very nice with lots of things to do. We enjoyed the close walk to the wonderful Beach. All the needed equipment for beach was included for our group of 8. The only down side was unfortunately the whole week the neighbor was having construction work from 8AM to 5PM next door and the sound of masonry saw was very loud all day. Some of us had to be on-line during couple of days and the loud sound made it hard to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Four generations from two families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
Our family enjoyed staying here immensely! Home was clean, well stocked and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house was beautiful in an excellent residential neighborhood. However if anyone has mobility issues, the stairs from the street to the beach are quite steep and may pose an issue.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

lindsey v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Beach House
The location is amazing! Short walk to the beach. You will need to walk down a VERY steep stairway followed by a sand trail that is slippery. I wouldn’t recommended this location of walking to the beach with young children, older people, or out of shape people. The neighborhood is beautiful! Each house is so unique. With this rental being in a neighborhood… the neighbors are not friendly at all and do not like that there is a VRBO near them so they were not nice. There is VERY LITTLE AND TIGHT parking. We have and truck and suburban and were unable to park them both in the driveway and there was not any available parking when my husband arrived. He parked halfway on the driveway and halfway on the walking path to the house to unload our luggage. The neighbors instantly took photos of his parking and sent to the owner of the house. I would not recommend bringing full size vehicles to this property. The house was very clean and well stocked. I would recommended the owners purchasing new cookware.The teffelon pans were beat up! To the point of us not wanting to use them. Puzzles had MANY missing pieces. The bbq had issues when we got there but property manager was able to get fixed. Overall a great house for large family. But needs some TLC. We will most likely NOT be staying here again because of the vibes the neighbors gave us. They seemed very annoyed and grumpy that we were there. This was our 2nd time staying here. Last time was a better experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beach!
Had a wonderful time at the house. Steps to the beach. Perfect SC spot. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house blocks from the beach
Loved our stay here! We had plenty of room for our large family. Kids loved the backyard and garage ping pong. Great location for us for our trips to the beach, and visits to Disney and Legoland. Would recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter's wedding weekend
Worked perfectly for our family. Wonderful memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nakeenya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Needed
It was a lovely home. I enjoyed it and would return .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bliss
We loved the cozy yet spacious layout this home offered in the beachside community of San Clemente. Every room was immaculate and decorated with style. The location was excellent. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sew Many Possibilities
What a wonderful property. It's as clean and beautiful as it is stated. We girls had such a wonderful time here and will definitely return. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach haven
This place met all our expectations. Loved the Dutch door with sea breezes welcoming us to relax, breathe and put our feet up. Enjoyed ping pong and fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Owners and Property were Great but property management was terrible
Our stay started off rocky as the property management did not have the house cleaned and ready when we arrived on time. Also, property management did not provide good customer service as they rarely answered the phone. The owners were amazing and really helped make our trip wonderful! They helped us problem solve and make it right. The home is beautiful and had plenty of room for all 10 of us. I loved how much storage the kitchen had for us, as we cooked all of our meals. The backyard and fire pit were really nice. The beach was close by and we spent most of our week there or at the house. We would go back as we really loved our week at this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mina M.

Terrible management, zero privacy
Had this place for a week and a family bbq one day here and they kept sending management company to come in house and count how many people our family had. Would definitely pass on this place. Zero privacy, mediocre accommodations, very very bad floor plan, terrible communication/service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch VRBO
Very warm and inviting to guests. The tree house and fire pit was a hit for all. And playing ping pong 🏓 was an unexpected delight!!!!! Thank you so much!!! We will cherish these memories forever. This home is a gift that will keep on giving!! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and neighborhood too. Close to everything.
Had a great time visiting with friends. Enjoyed San Clemente and nearby Dana Point. Nice place and great neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness
stay
as expected-excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Stay!
We had a great time at Steve and Lynne’s house. The house was just as described. Clean, comfortable beds, plenty of comfy furniture, a wonderful backyard and close to the beach. A wonderful time. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel P., Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
We Love This House!
We first stayed here in 2019 with our 5 adult children. When we decided to once again gather for a week with our family, everyone immediately indicated that they wanted to return to San Clemente and this house. The location of the house to the beach and town is wonderful! And the house more then met our needs - it actually went way beyond once again. My guess is that we’ll be back again in 2-3 years! It couldn’t have been better!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
This home is great. Great location, great sleeping arrangements, great kitchen, great yard, great hosts! You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Murrieta, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Getaway
This charming property was perfect for our extended family get-together. We stayed four days with two of our adult children and their spouses, plus one almost three year year old grandson. The rooming situation was perfect. Each couple had their own bathroom, and the gathering spaces (kitchen and great room) were spacious enough to accommodate all of us at once. We especially enjoyed the backyard with the gas grill and firepit. Our grandson especially loved the swing and treehouse (on our watch, of course!) The beach is a short walk, but be prepared for the trek down (and up) the stairs and somewhat steep dirt incline. You could always drive to the pier, but you'll have to deal with parking and the crowds. We preferred to deal with the hike and have an uncrowded beach. One highlight of our trip was renting a Duffy boat (electric boat) in Newport harbor (reserved ahead of time) for a sunset cruise around Newport Bay, wine and charcuterie board in tow. Beautiful! We will gladly stay here again, next time I can get all my family off at the same time. Thanks Lynne & Steve!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This was the perfect vacation experience for us grandparents, two daughters, one son in law, and three grandsons, 16, 12, and 4. The home was lovely and spacious in its design with nice backyard, firepit, etc. We could walk to the beach. House contained everything we needed. Sea Breeze host Michael was there early and handled everything very well. Highly recommend this lovely home in a quiet, up scale neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021