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La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

La Jolla

With a stay at this apartment in La Jolla (Bird Rock), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This apartment is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Mission Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • SeaWorld - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Surf Taco Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wayfarer Bread & Pastry - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

Relaxing 400 square foot studio above our detached garage. Just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, coffee shops, bakery, yoga and restaurants in the Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla. Quiet and serene with private entrance. King sized pullout couch with memory foam topper sleeps 2 adults comfortably. Inflatable twin sized mattress also available.

Cycle friendly with complementary beach cruisers to explore. Beach chairs, boogie board, beach toys also provided.

Kitchenette (see amenities listed), shower, and balcony overlooking fish pond.


Small, friendly, non-shedding, quiet dogs are welcome upon request, $25 pet fee applies.

Please enjoy our backyard from the comfort of the cottage deck. The backyard is part of our living space, and may be shared upon request.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which has a kitchenette. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment features beach toys, bodyboards on site, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark Anderson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
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 648348, STR-07098L

Property is also known as

La Jolla By The Se La Jolla
La Jolla Cottage by the Se La Jolla
La Jolla Cottage by the Se Apartment
La Jolla Cottage by the Se Apartment La Jolla

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lucy s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and relaxing

We loved the atmosphere, convenience, and location of this amazing property :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet homeowners

We really enjoy our stay. It was the perfect space for my friend and i to stay. Mark amd Marty were so accommodating! Thank you both
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Perfect size room and location for our 3 night stay. Close to a variety of coffee shops and restaurants. Was a little nervous about the pull out couch, but it and the pillows were very comfortable. Beautiful neighborhood to walk around. Hosts were very responsiveness. The trees have grown, so no ocean view from the balconey, but very nice none the less.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sienna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We had a very nice trip! Great view, host & place! (:
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kayla l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Location is amazing! Walking distance to all the cute shops, restaurants, beach. Communication was great too with any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Jolla

Great location, beautiful spot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Awesome little ADU close to downtown bird rock!We had a great long-weekend. Bikes were super useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This studio rental is set on a beautiful property, in what has become one of my favorite parts of the San Diego area. The walk to stores, shopping, wine, coffee, restaurants, and a great bakery is just a matter of a few short blocks. The space itself is outfitted with everything that you should need to enjoy your stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Jolla Getaway

Nice place to stay if you're ever lucky enough to be in La Jolla. Sunny studio with kitchenette and big TV screen. Excellent location only a few miles from downtown La Jolla in a safe neighborhood. Highly recommended. NB: especially good if you need to park a car whether day or night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and lovely New Years Stay

Marty and Mark supplied toiletries,shampoo, extra blankets, even a heater, paper towels. They even supplied more than a weeks worth of coffee. Mini kitchen was cute, it had a nice touch if you wanted to cook in the kitchen. My family and I were at the location for one week stay. It was peaceful, easy to get to. Nice neighborhood. It was clean. The extra blankets was nice. The outdoor patio was nice to catch some sunshine.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great Location, Nice Cottage, Super hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property and location

Lovely flat and location with easy check in process and communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dayna F.

QUITE AND PEACEFUL

Enjoyed the stay. Unfortunately there is a great need to clean the kitchen appliances. All of he toiletries were old. I felt like I was using someone’s old toiletries. The property is not appropriate for anyone who has mobility or balance issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

fun trip

had a great trip here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra, Tucson

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely neighbourhood

Very comfortable stay in a nice area.Great coffee and bakery a nice walk away
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location very nice stay

Had a great stay with my girlfriend, location is amazing, very clean and comfortable and gracious host. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The La Jolla cottage was perfect for our long weekend visit for a family member’s wedding. The hosts were fabulous, super-accommodating, and helpful. They let us in early, gave us great restaurant suggestions, and have such a beautiful space. It worked great short-term for 2 adults and 1 kid, the pullout couch was surprisingly comfortable. We loved walking down to the beach for sunset and then sitting on the balcony in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

olivia h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Great property and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely setting, Questionable cleanliness

We stayed in the apartment for 6 nights. We chose to try an apartment on this visit rather than a hotel. We thought a privately owned unit would be cleaner & nicer. The neighborhood, the surroundings, and setting are lovely. The apartment itself has the potential to be wonderful. The cleanliness was in question. IE: The walls up towards the vaulted ceilings have many cobwebs. There is mold on the shower curtain. There is an inch of dust/grime on the blades of the ceiling fan. I won’t go on….the apartment just needs a good cleaning with attention to detail. BTW…. We had a great week in San Diego!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Started off slow but got real sweet

The code on the door would not work, luckily my son was only 15 min. away, stayed in the hide a bed. Could find any assistance first night. Next morning Mark called and thing got back to normal. Very nice location and rental. Slept real good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Garage Loft as pictured and described

Loft above the garage was accurate as described on VRBO. Location was nice. Many places to eat within walking distance. No issues checking in. Only complaint was lack of internet access. Some issue with WiFi and couldnt connect to alternate provided. Little bit of an inconvenience but we still enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger V.

Liked: Cleanliness

King size yet cozy

My husband is 6 foot seven and 290 pounds so we weren’t sure at first if we pull out bed couch with memory foam with accommodate him or comfortable, but we actually had a great night sleep every night. We also slept with the windows open and the screen door because the owners have planted fruits and Jasmine and they smell incredible all night. The air was perfumed. It’s a darling spot and if you have a big, tall man in your life, he will feel right at home too. Tall ceiling as well and we loved the cushions on the patio chairs too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024