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La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Birch Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

La Jolla

Located in La Jolla (La Jolla Shores), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego. .This vacation home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Mission Beach and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Mission Bay.
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What's nearby

  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Windansea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brockton Villa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea And Sky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eddie V's Prime Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pinpoint Cafe - ‬3 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.

La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage

This charming cottage is steps to La Jolla Shores beach, restaurants and all the activities. The fabulous location can't be beat...Shops and numerous restaurants are steps away plus all the amenities of the beach. This cozy cottage offers 2 bedrooms, one with a large King bed and the other with two twins. Charming private courtyard and spacious rear deck offer great outdoor space to enjoy. The village is within walking distance or a few minutes by car. Come enjoy everything La Jolla Shores has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 STR-01732L, 630268

Property is also known as

Jolla Shores Beach Cottage House San Diego
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La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable. Met our needs perfectly. Only concern was parking. It's tight access so if you have a larger car (we do) it's a bit of a challenge. The overall experience was great and it being walking distance to the beach and bars and restaurants was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in awesome location

Access the beach, restaurants, bars within walking distance. Awesome location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay and would happily book it again. The house is an easy and short walk to the beach. There was a playground on the beach where we spent many happy hours. Beach chairs, buckets, and towels were all provided, and we generally found everything we needed. John was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. He generously offered us an early check-in and even a late check out. Check in was seamless and check-out instructions were the least complicated of any place we’ve ever stayed. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Houston, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy La Jolla rental - walk to beach

We loved staying at this cute little La Jolla house. It was well equipped and had everything we needed. This was our first time visiting San Diego and we loved the area so much, we spent much of our time in the area. We saw the seals at the Children's Beach, did a Kayak tour in the La Jolla Cove (walked there), and watched sunsets on the beach (walked). It was chilly for our visit but we were warm and cozy in the house. We took advantage of the kitchen, making small meals and laundry, as this was part 2 of a longer trip. John, the owner was a pleasure to interact with and always responded right away. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele S.

Charming bungalow could use some TLC

The duplex is cute and charming and in a great location. There’s a long narrow driveway and a shared garage space available however we were unable to use it since the other renter had a large SUV that didn’t allow enough space to get by. We asked the manager, John, for assistance, however the other tenant wouldn’t compromise so we had to search for street parking in a popular beach location. I think a more accurate description of the parking feature would be “tandem parking”.The sheets in the master bedroom were sandy as was the bathroom mat. I’d recommend replacing the shower head as it’s too low in height. I’d also recommend adding a few sauce pans as there were only 2 big pots to cook in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Awesome location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara H., MN

Liked: Cleanliness

UCSD visit

We had a great stay visiting our daughter at college. The house was a great escape for her for the weekend and she even got her laundry done. We enjoyed tidal pooling and checking out the beach during the king tide. The neighborhood was very quiet this time of year and great for morning walks. We cooked meals and the kitchen was supplied with the all necessary equipment and some essentials like salt pepper and oil. But we also enjoyed a couple of restaurants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage in great location.

Spotless, peaceful cottage just steps from great restaurants and a couple short blocks to the beach. Host John was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias W., Plymouth, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Cottage

Could not be happier with this property and the owner. Top notch location and great communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

Perfect place for a visit to San Diego. Our kids took a week of surf lessons at La Jolla Shores beach and could walk there on their own. Unit was exactly as advertised, and parking spot was not that difficult to get in and out of. The unit was clean and perfectly met our needs - so close to a bunch of good restaurants. The walled in outdoor spaces were lovely, The only small negatives were no a/c in the 2nd bedroom (just a fan, but would get cool if door left open) and the bathroom could use some updating. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and property

We had a wonderful 5-day/4-night stay. Everything was as shown in listing. Location was perfect a 1/2 block to restaurants and market, 1.5 blocks to the beach! Beds were comfy, A/C worked great, kitchen was stocked. We’d 100% stay here again on our next visit. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd Time

Love the place Our second time here John is the best host Thanks John
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Value for Location Win

Overall, my family had an enjoyable stay at the property and would recommend it. We had a few minor items that needed repaired upon check-in but John (host) was quick to communicate and address. You can't beat this location for the price (5 mins to the beach, next to restaurants)- the house is worn-in but clean. We were comfortable for our stay and it met expectations. As others have stated, with this being a shared duplex, you can at times hear chatter through the shared wall but it was never loud or disruptive. You may also have to do a car shuffle in the garage/ driveway during the stay but easily worked through with some proactive communication with those staying in the other unit. Thanks again John!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

siri b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute! Clean! Convenient!

The three C’s: Clean, cute and super convenient!! Just a couple of blocks to the ocean… great family friendly beach. We purposed and comfy! Enjoyed cooking in the full kitchen as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Moorpark

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place great location

Very cute cottage! Perfect for our needs Close to restaurants and beach. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retired

John was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Second visit to this rental. Host couldn’t have been nicer and everything was very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, comfy space, good communication

It's an easy, pleasant walk to dining, shopping & the beach in La Jolla Shores. The space had plenty of amenities for our family of four with two teens, including comfortable beds and some handy beach gear (towels, chairs, wagon, football...). A few notes on minor issues: It's a duplex, and the wall between units is a little thin, so we could occasionally hear the neighbors. That said, the bedrooms are separated from the shared wall by the hallway and bathroom, so noise wasn't a problem at bedtime. We had some trouble getting the shower to start--the faucet wasn't pulling out--and the neighbors had parked on the wrong side of garage when we arrived, but on both matters, the owner was very responsive and helpful in replies (and we eventually got the shower working with no problems... probably user error!) The TV could use an update (no streaming options that we could tell), and we couldn't get the garage door to close when it was sunny (too sensitive, it seems). But there's so much good going on here that I happily give it a high rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay near great beach!

We loved this property and the proximity to La Jolla Shores beach! The place was spacious, clean, and beautiful. We loved the secluded yard and outdoor picnic table. The owner was very prompt with responding to our messages! We also loved using the boogie boards and beach toys provided. It was a great vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach cottage steps from the beach

Staying here was awesome. It was steps away from the beach. The place had everything we needed and more. Lots of sand toys and beach stuff included too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

Perfect setting. Relaxing and a block away from great dining options. Beach very close but never had time to visit. House has everything we needed and host was very gracious. Loved the area and wish we had more time to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colm R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Crawling with termites!!

Location is excellent but property leave a little to be desired. Sheets weren't clean, termites everywhere, including beds and clean laundry. I'm only 5' 8 but had to bend down to wet my hair in the shower. There are much better properties in the same location for the same price.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

BRETT M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Look elsewhere. Dirty. Not well equipped. Read full review.

We cut our stay 6 days short at this property after 24 hours and moved to another location. The property is dirty. Sleeping pillows have stains all over them. Take the cases off and check. Sleeping blankets were dirty and stained. Bathroom sink backflows with dirty water when other water sources are on. The location is great, and that is why I am guessing this has so many high-star reviews. I contacted the owner to address some items and our desire to leave early. He was very rude and dismissive of the issues and told me I was being unreasonable (that the pillows and blankets were stained and dirty - many pillows didn't even have pillowcases). Open outlets not covered in the kids room with exposed wires, entire place needs a deep cleaning. You can tell this has been rented hard. If you are just going for a "cheap" place to stay this is a good fit for you. If you want something of some level of quality. Look elsewhere. I have never shorted a vacation rental stay ever and I am in the hospitality/vacation rental business - I am not leaving an unjust review on this. Trying to save another family from needing to find new accommodations. If you book this location, ask the owner if he has replaced pillows, washed comforters, blankets, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach cottage in great location

This vintage beach cottage is located one block from several restaurants and three blocks from the beach. It has parking which is a plus in this area. It is very clean and has everything you need. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024