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Beach nearby
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2376 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Windansea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Beach Barber Tract cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Windansea Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of La Jolla Tide Pools. Bird Rock and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bird Rock - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • La Jolla Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

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
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬20 min walk
  • Il Giardino Di Lilli
  • ‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬2 min drive

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 376 square feet

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

Rules

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 611121, STR-03909L

Property is also known as

1627

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach to the airport?

This cottage is 13.9 mi (28-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach to the beach?

This cottage is a short 3-minute walk from Windansea Beach and 3.4 mi (16-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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.

Is there free parking at Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy & Charming Cottage w/ a Private Patio - Just Steps from the Beach to downtown La Jolla?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from La Jolla.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 148 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nevaiah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ant problem

The location of the property is amazing. Just steps away from the most beautiful beach. Food and coffee shops close by as well. The only problem was the cleanliness, it felt dirty and there is a big ant problem. The bed is where all the ants like to live. We were swatting ants off the bed the whole trip. Other than that it was a good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for two

Always enjoy Windandsea area. Beach close and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Kaylee J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

This is our second time staying here. We love it!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stanley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Kelly G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Gaylynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Patina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location near Windansea.

Convenient location, quaint and compact.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Our favorite spot in San Diego - close to the sophistication of La Jolla or the bars and beaches of Pacific Beach. But in a quiet neighborhood with accessibility to both places and its own very cool beachfront just a block away. Simple, quiet and unassuming - this provides a great home-base for someone wanting to be out and about most of the time. No frills, but none needed for our trip. I would advise a compact car if you are renting as the parking spot for the place would make it difficult for a larger car coming and going.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Justin V.

Property description changed

Great location, but….. the property needs some work and maintenance. Was once the garage of the main house, which is also a rental, so do not expect a quite place. When we booked, the description included a fold out couch. The unit has a new couch, but no longer a fold out. No one informed us of the change ahead of time, makes it hard when traveling with your child. The bathroom is exceptionally small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Terri H.

Big Disappointment

I made the mistake of arriving after dark and there is absolutely NO SIGNAGE for the property or the parking space. It would have been a very simple fix for them to put a 1/2 sign on the front and back white vinyl gate as well as the parking spot. All of the exterior lighting was broken as well so we had to drive down an alley and walk in a dark yard only to fumble around with the key code in the dark! The instructions did not say that the knob on the lock box had to be turned after entering the pass code. Unfortunately our stay did not improve from there because this property has not been maintained. The pull out sofa literally broke on our 3rd day there and I got to know the handyman quite well during our stay. We ended up having to use an air mattress for the rest of our stay. The owner of this property is not making needed repairs and is doing everything on the CHEAP. For example instead of replacing a broken window pane they just put tape over it. And during a global pandemic there was not even a simple Kleenex box provided in the property! The owner is just milking the property location for all they can make and is not interested in providing a safe and quality stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dario B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

A great place to stay and a close walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

regina k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location but...

Loved the location, can't be beat! The bed is super uncomfortable (soft and when you move the headboard isn't attached well so it makes a sound....wakes up the other person sleeping. Also in general there was a humming sound from may be the fridge that made it very hard to sleep. Besides that the space itself was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for the price

Small but location is awesome. This place is perfect for a couple but ok for a small family. The bed is small but clean the sofa bed works but not comfortable at all for an adult small kids should be fine on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The cozy cottage was exactly as it was described! It was steps away from the beach, which was a very nice beach & the little patio outdoors was great. The parking spot was a great bonus! Thank you for sharing your VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debora B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 min walk to the beach

It was lovely. Thank you. I took us a minute to figure out the parking, the two alley ways. We discovered that there were two ways in on the last day, LOL. It was a cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021