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“Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8156 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Pool Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

La Jolla

With a stay at this vacation home in La Jolla (Village of La Jolla), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of La Jolla Cove and University of California, San Diego. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5 mi (8 km) from Mission Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Mission Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Children's Pool Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Children's Cove - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Coq - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Duke's La Jolla - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Georges at the Cove - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

“Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach

Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between stays with contactless check-in. Come escape to magical La Jolla. Perfect for a safe, private family getaway, gathering with dear friends or road trip destination! La Jolla, a place known as one of the most beautiful cities in Southern California. Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the beautiful and unique "Blue Door Cottage." Short-Term Residential Occupancy License: STR-02498L.

Within minutes to the quintessential seaside village known as the "Jewel." The Cottage is close to all major attractions: La Jolla Cove (a world-renowned diving site), the famous children's pool (spot sea lions and seals playing in the water), breath-taking views, miles of beaches, Torrey Pines State Natural reserve, award-winning culinary, and art galleries. The blue door cottage has so much to offer - beautiful art throughout, spacious living room with oversized sofas to relax and rest after a long day of sightseeing, and a large indoor and outdoor dining table (seats 8) to entertain family and friends. Full kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Two secluded outdoor patios with outdoor dining space and lounge chairs to enjoy your morning coffee out in the sunshine. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay at the beautiful, unique “Blue Door Cottage.” A lifetime of memories will be created by staying at this cottage.

Washer and dryer are in the garage, along with boogie boards, a beach umbrella, beach chairs and a cooler. There is a parking space in the driveway on the west side of the house, and plenty of street parking, but you really don't need a car here - the village and all it has to offer is just steps away.

This Cottage is located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood, so please be respectful of the surrounding neighbors. Due to the moderate coastal climate, this house, like the majority of other in the neighborhood, does not have AC.

Thorough deep cleaning and sanitizing between guests and contactless check-in. Perfect for a road trip destination or family getaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,675 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: We have a high chair and a play pan, too!

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 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 Registration Number 624421, STR-02498L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village Jolla House

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village House

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village Jolla

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village Jolla House

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village House

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village Jolla

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village Jolla House

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village House

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village Jolla

Steve's Beautiful Blue Door Cottage " Sea Village

Charming Beach Cottage Walk to Cove Village!

Blue Doorcottage by the Sea Walk to Beach La Jolla Village Cove

Blue Door Cottage by the Sea Walk to Beach La Jolla Village Cove

“Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was good. Everything was spotless and in good working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location! Cute home and super easy in and out. I would suggest sofa covers for the couch and a smaller coffee table (perhaps round) to make the living room feel less crowded. Overall, very happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mary Lou P.

Served us well as a base for wedding venue in La Jolla. It is an old house with characteristics of an old house that comes with it. Charming. There is traffic noise due to the busy street nearby . Mainly on weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Jena P.

Check in was easy. It was very conveniently located. The bedroom comforters had some stains on them and the bathroom wasn’t as clean as it could be but all in all it was a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The good: location, size (4 bed/2 bath), comfortable mattresses/pillows, nice outdoor grill, and on site parking. The ability to walk into downtown La Jolla and to the cove/tide pools was fantastic. The not so good: floors dirty on arrival, no dishwasher pods available for use, no working lights in the garage (where washer/dryer is located), uncomfortable couch, dated dining table, loose tiles in the bathroom, holes in multiple bath towels, and hot water not working in kitchen sink. Overall the property needs a little TLC. None of the above was enough for us to call the owner etc., but did detract somewhat from out stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very roomy 4 bedroom home, living room and dining room were awesome, kitchen was well equipped. We loved the outdoor patio. Plenty of parking in driveway for 2 cars, street parking also available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering before a wedding on July 5th Julian

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Blue Door House. We were able to walk around La Jolla without worrying about driving and parking. The house was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a great vacation. Cottage is in a great location. Walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping. Well stocked with beach chairs, towels, sand towels etc…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

La Jolla

Great property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abran P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home in a Fantastic Location

Overall a great experience. My family enjoyed the ability to walk to La Jolla and enjoy the San Diego weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value

Convenient location. Walk to ocean and stores. 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms at a great price. Excellent outdoor dining space. A bit of road noise. Could upgrade grill, oven and outdoor seat cushions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in La Jolla

I booked this house for my daughter’s UCSD graduation. It is perfect if you have older family members as it is single story with just a few steps to the front door. Easy walk to restaurants and seeing the ocean/sea lions, also there’s a full service grocery store close by. Loved the decor and the beds were comfortable. I really appreciated the simple instructions for leaving with no over the top chores expected. The only downside is that it’s just off a very busy road and the traffic in the area is pretty crazy but that’s pretty much all of San Diego since it is such a popular destination. I was very happy with this house for our family event
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat J., Hampstead, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location !

Just blocks from downtown LaJolla,this home had everything our group of 8 needed. Outdoor grill and 2 patios, comfy seating,large dining room table. Kitchen could use a few replacements on utensils etc but not anything major. This was a central spot for us to sight-see,dine and walk downtown every day to see the seals,sea lions and other native animals.Lots of dining walkable to downtown for fit adults( inclines on walk back) Owners extremely easy to communicate with. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best layout! Beautiful decor!

This cottage was so lovely and comfortable! It was decorated just beautifully and It had everything we needed for our visit in La Jolla for a family wedding. I would highly recommend staying here and I hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

F B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

Great location Nice neighborhood Walking distance to beach and restaurants Plenty of rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Exceptional location - only blocks from town and the beach. Walked to beach to watch the sea lions play in the a.m. then again in evening to see the sunset. Restaurants all within walking distance. Host was fast to answer questions and very accommodating. Husband and I stayed along with our two adult children. Enough space for all and very comfortable. Would have given 5 stores if not for kitchen needing some work - old and tired pots, tea kettle, etc. Bring your own coffee. Two outside areas nice - one needs to be cleaned up and more welcoming. Bring earplugs if you are sound sensitive- road traffic can be heard in bedrooms but did not bother us. Overall a great and comfortable stay. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house in great location

This is a lovely 1920s home within walking distance to loads of shops and restaurants. The layout was perfect for our family. The furniture and beds were comfortable. I would definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not good, fooled by the great reviews

3 of us adults had horrible back and neck pain from sleeping on the mattresses and crappy pillows. There were 4 of us adults and 1 toddler. After a night of tossing and turning because the mattress was so uncomfortable and it creaked every time we moved, we tried the other bedroom and it wasn’t much better. The bedroom in the front of the house (with the wooden bed frame) was the worst and you can hear the traffic at all hours of the night. My neck was so strained I had to go to the knot shop (massage clinic in Hillcrest). There were stains on the lower parts of the bedsheets and the kitchen’s pans were old and grimey. The buildup in the dishwasher was really gross. We had to wash everything before we used it. And you pretty much have to buy all seasoning if you need to cook — they don’t even supply cling film (Saran wrap). I think this house is run by someone who has never stayed there before. It’s a moneymaker (based on reviews) and they don’t really care to put any extra oomph into making the place a good stay. The layout of the house was nice and having the living room open into the dining room and the location to everything in la jolla. But I can’t recommend this place — 3/4 adults had awful sleep and if you can’t sleep on vacation … what’s the point? Take my review with a grain of salt. But I didn’t enjoy this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location - noisy street

This house is lovely and a fantastic location for walking to restaurants and the beaches. Very comfortable furnishings and a well-stocked kitchen. We appreciated being able to sit outside to dine as well. The only caveat is that the house is right off of Torrey Pines so be aware of street noise at all hours. Earplugs are a great fix and this was not a deal killer for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home with Everything You Need

This is a great family house with everything you need for adults and kids. Short walk to downtown and La Jolla Shores. Go to the Cheese Shop for lunch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walkable to village center

Stayed three nights with our adult children. Enjoyed the coastal walk and restaurants. The room fans came in handy since it was unusually humid for this area! Cottage is charming and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Perfect location to walk to everything La Jolla has to offer. Large comfortable rooms and wonderful hosts will enhance your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely spectacular

We visited Lajolla for the weekend with our kids. This home is absolutely spectacular. Fantastic backyard patio for grilling . Kitchen and rooms are beautifully decorated. Beds are super comfortable sheets were amazing. Very clean, walking distance to shops, breakfast and all different types of restaurants. It wasn’t a beach day so we didn’t go down to the beach . Remind me of a seizure theme.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023