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La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Birch Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from La Jolla Beach. A kitchen and a patio are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Within a 15-minute walk of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego
La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

John

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

  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR-01732L, 630268

Property is also known as

Jolla Shores Beach Cottage House San Diego
Jolla Shores Beach Cottage San Diego
La Jolla Shores Beach La Jolla
La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage La Jolla
La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Private vacation home
La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Private vacation home La Jolla
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La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage La Jolla
La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Private vacation home
La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Private vacation home La Jolla

La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loaction...
Great stay, close to everything. Really cute property. All good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was very conveniently located for walking to the beach and/or restaurants for dining out. Indoor and outdoor space was neat and clean. appreciated the hose out front for extra rinsing off of sandy children after a day at the beach. Kitchen was stocked with all basic essentials. Plenty of towels. we appreciated the beach wagon and buggie boards as well. in home washer and dryer was also essential for a week long stay. my only recommendatiosn would be to add a bath mat to the bathroom and maybe a swifter to the cleaning closet. as neat as we try to be, kids sometimes just accumulate crumbs. would/will definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice place
best part of this place is it's location: 1 block from shops, restaurants, ice cream and just 4 blocks from beach. everything was clean and kitchen is decently provided. would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in La Jolla
Loved our stay here, the place was perfect for us, close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023