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Garden Cottage Casita

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
AU$326
avg per night

Explore the area

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San Clemente, CA
  • San Clemente State Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Casa Romantica
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Clemente Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$326 avg per night,

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About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this guesthouse is in the city centre and near the beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Casa Romantica are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bamboo and Beyond and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum. Ocean Institute and Nature Interpretive Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • San Clemente Municipal Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casa Romantica - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 12 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 10 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisherman's Restaurants - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bagel Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Onofre Gas Station - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Garden Cottage Casita

Garden Cottage at the Green is a perfect place designed especially for the enjoyment of its unique, award-winning gardens, vast golf course, and fresh coastal breezes. This exclusive retreat offers complete seclusion and privacy while still offering intimate and warm hospitality. Your accommodations include a bedroom, full bathroom, living room, kitchenette, dining room, balcony patio, and ground floor patio seating area.

Pets are allowed at an additional cost of $30/day which can be paid on site.

We can provide many other services such as laundry for an additional cost.

Property manager

Aneta Ochocinska-McGowan

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are outside areas allowed for smoking

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage Casita pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage Casita?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage Casita?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage Casita located?

Located in the heart of San Clemente, this golf guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of San Clemente Municipal Golf Course and San Clemente State Beach. Riviera Beach and La Ventura Event Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Garden Cottage Casita Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Property owners extremely nice, the place was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryFrances T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
The host was amazing and the property is gorgeous. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway this place is a find!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
We loved the beautiful yard, tastefully decorated villa and cleanliness. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts were very kind and the location was great~ golf course views and near the state park that has beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Aneta was a great host, made the entire process so easy. The property is beautifully maintained, even as a guest house we never felt any lack of privacy. The cottage has plenty of space for two and the layout is unique. In warmer weather the garden/patio/balcony would be great places to enjoy. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Samantha M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Poor Communication with Owner
We did not intend to review the property but received a notice that we were reviewed as guests, so we felt it was important to document our experience with the owner/manager. Unfortunately, as responsible citizens, we got COVID and tried to notify the property three days before our check-in date to let them know this and explore our options. Unfortunately, we could not reach them. We reached out to VRBO, and they tried contacting the owners but could not get a response either. We purchased the insurance option, which we learned was great because we could get a full refund. When trying to submit the claim, we and VRBO could not reach the owner at all; their contact phone number was no longer valid and had not been updated. We sent several emails to them, as did VRBO. When they finally got in touch with us (2 days after our planned check-in date, we figured we'd lose the total amount of our stay and were mentally writing it off). After our cancelation option had expired, they suggested we cancel our visit, and they offered to refund the cleaning fee (which makes sense because there would be no additional cost to clean a property that hadn't been occupied). By then, it was too late for us to take any action. Thankfully, the insurance process did work, and we were able to get a refund. We would strongly suggest not booking with this property because they were unreachable and then unwilling to provide guidance when we needed to pursue a refund for medical reasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like a bit of the Mediterranean
Loved my stay here. Host was super communicative and helpful where required, and the balcony is a lovely spot to bring in the morning. Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL STAY!!!
My boyfriend and I planned a little surf trip staycation (we live in Los Angeles) and it was PERFECT. Aneta was the sweetest & most accommodating host!! The place was so peaceful and clean and the greenery around the property was beautiful. Would absolutely stay there again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E., CAVE CREEK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience
Casita was exceptionally clean; location great; would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Super clean, great location. We enjoyed our time at this property. Convenient location and close to friends and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torrey I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a get-away in San Clemente
Very, very clean and perfectly appointed for our stay here👍Will certainly tell friends and family about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Lovely casita with private courtyard. Minutes from beach and restaurants. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Pet friendly and Aneta is a great property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente Escape
My communication with Aneta prior to traveling was excellent and she responded quickly to all of my questions with answers and information. Upon our arrival, we met Brandon and then Aneta and they immediately made us feel welcome with incredible hospitality! The Casita is beautiful and kept immaculate. The location is excellent and close to where we were spending most of our time. It was a very quiet place in a very nice neighborhood. We look forward to returning if our family members don't book before we get a reservation...

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely casita was just a dream come true .
Absolutely adorable ! Great location, a short walk to San Clemente State Beach park . It was like an oasis being at your place . Luxurious plants , loved the balcony, tastefully decorated , just our style . Thank you so much for letting us experience your wonderful vacation home . Suzanne and Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
We fully enjoyed our stay in the Casita. The garden is so lovely and the casita itself is perfect and beautifully decorated. Aneta has thought of everything - even extra toothbrushes and bathrobes. We loved waking up to the birds and having coffee on the upstairs balcony. I was worried about it being close to the 5, but you don't really notice the traffic noise at all - it's just a subtle hum in the background. As for location, it was perfect for us. It's a very short walk through the State Park (which is right across the road) directly to the beach, and then you can wander down into the extremely picturesque main village with the pier along the beach trail. There are hiking and surfing areas very close by so there are ample opportunities to get outside and enjoy the full SoCal experience either on foot or by car or bike. We really hope to return soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarin O., Idaho, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stylish & Comfortable
I very much enjoyed staying at the “Casita”! I loved the decor and easy location of the unit. Everything was good quality including the bed, furniture, linens, dishes, etc. and “welcome gift.” There was even a parking space which made everything seamless since I often returned “home” late at night. Thank you, Anete!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean M., Torrance, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente cottage
Very nice experience! The cottage was clean and private in a nice neighborhood. Excellent communication with the owner, Aneta. She contacted me early in the process to coordinate our stay and checked in via VRBO to make sure we were comfortable. Would 100% recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

clarissa c., Redlands, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
The cottage was clean and beautiful. It was better equipped than some beach houses we’ve rented in the past. The neighborhood was quiet and close to the beach. Our hostess prepared a fabulous breakfast and Polish donuts for dessert. We spent the evening in the courtyard visiting with our hosts and sipping cocktails. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer weekend and we will definitely recommend this cottage to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020