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

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Host

8.4

Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

La Jolla, CA

Windansea Beach3 min walk
Bird Rock2 min drive
La Jolla Cove11 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

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.

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

La Jolla

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Birch Aquarium and Belmont Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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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 - 11 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
‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬2 min drive
‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DJ

9 June 2024

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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8/10 Good

Antje W.

1 May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Antje

25 Apr 2024

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.

12 Apr 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Kaylee J.

8 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

23 Feb 2024

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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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

7 Feb 2024

Real deal

Clean. Perfect for one maybe two. Easy. Walkable to everything

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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6/10 Okay

Dennis F.

24 Dec 2023

Nice lil hideaway

It was a hop, skip and a jump to the water!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

12 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

29 Oct 2023

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

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8/10 Good

Caleb S.

12 July 2023

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

Stanley W.

3 June 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Rusden P.

14 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

18 Feb 2023

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.

24 Dec 2022

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

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6/10 Okay

Shari G.

21 Dec 2022

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.

13 Dec 2022

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

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

31 Oct 2022

Great location

The location is perfect if you are looking for a quiet place near the beach. The cottage is very small and could use a few items in the kitchen to make it more useable (baking sheet, cutting board, knives)

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Patina

4 Sept 2022

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

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8/10 Good

Sigal N.

12 Aug 2022

Weakend in La Jolla

Close to the beach. Clean and quiet. Difficult to find.

8/10 Good

Brian K.

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time using VRBO

Great location. Small cottage could have used some upgrades. Especially the mattress. Cleaning up the patio. Drainage of bathroom sink very poor. I was brought new items when I mentioned them to the property manager.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael T.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location near Windansea.

Convenient location, quaint and compact.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

1 May 2022

Convenient, close to the beach

Simple, easy, pleasant

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 Apr 2022

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

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8/10 Good

Kim B.

20 Apr 2022

Great location

Great location! The house is very basic. It was a place to crash and crash we did. Got in after dark and not a light to guide our way. 5 star location 3 star house - met in the middle and gave 4 stars.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022