You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages
Your Own Private Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Garden Compound
This fully restored and renovated cottage is nestled in a private garden compound within a short walk to the village and Main Beach. The cottage has been carefully furnished to meet the needs of discerning traveler's seeking an alternative to hotel lodging.
We have selected very fine art work along with hand crafted furniture to reflect the character and charm of the original art colony of Laguna. The bathroom and kitchen was completely renovated in order to upgrade the facilities and appliances to provide maximum comfort.
Our guests especially enjoy the freedom of walking to virtually all the major attractions in and around Laguna Beach. When they return at the end of the day, they pass through the old wooden gate, walk down the steps into this remarkable garden setting.
We guarantee you will love it here!
Keywords: private cottage, romantic setting
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Main Beach. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
15 minutes by car from Irvine Spectrum Center and 12 minutes from Fashion Island
Property manager
Manzanita Cottages
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
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
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
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 149062, 9900-0400
Property is also known as
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The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Douglas S.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Yellow Manzanita Cottage
We found our cottage to be very comfortable and well equipped. We did have a minor plumbing issue which was immediately taken care of by the property manager. We found this property to be very quiet and beautiful. Pretty gardens throughout the property add to the relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely stay here again.
Douglas S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah A.
28 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale
Super cute cottage that was beyond our expectations. Although it was a little bit of a walk to the beach, the quiet neighborhood and charming scenery was on point. Great place for a quiet, relaxing getaway. Perfect for our 3 day stay. 10 minute walk to beach and shops. Will definitely book again!
Sarah A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
7 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Peaceful
We are so pleased with our stay. Aside from the lovely well-kept grounds and the story-book cottages, everything was clean and well-appointed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! The bed is comfortable, the cottage is lovely. Conveniently located in proximity to downtown. Definitely a hidden gem that we will be back to visit soon!
Wendy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
tanya o.
19 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
What a wonderful little cottage. Perfectly located and filled with everything you’d possibly need. Super quiet, too. We will definitely be back!
The ambience is delightful - lush garden and sitting areas, picnic table, outdoor barbecue. The house is fine. I would NOT recommend the facility for anyone elderly or infirm - the entrance is a very steep set of stair with no 'landing area', accessed by a large awkward gate.
Barb B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
vicki g.
14 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Laguna stay
VRBO listed this as two bedrooms and my friend and I chose it for that. The property manager called us the day before arriving and told us that it was one bedroom. VRBO had listed it wrong He made it good and gave us, free, a studio on the property. The AC wasn’t working but he had someone out immediately to fix it. Property manager is great.
vicki g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Malibu C.
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Quaint
Far more than expected!!!
Malibu C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage!
All of us adored this place! It was cozy and pretty while also being conveniently located. We would love to come back soon.
Amy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emma O.
20 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Laguna Oasis
This property is magical! The garden is such a perfect complement to the cuteness of the cottages and I never wanted to leave! Cooked all my meals in the kitchen while I was there and main beach is such a quick walk away to see those West Coast sunsets. My friend who stayed with me is from Laguna and had no idea that these cute places existed. Owners were very communicative and made the whole process so seamless. I’ll be back!
Emma O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun OHANA Festive Getaway
This is our second. stay at the cottages, and it won’t be our last. Clean, quiet and just right for a couples getaway. Close walk to everything we needed including the beach, dining and groceries.
Lisa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Karyn A.
25 Jul 2021
Enjoyable
Our stay was enjoyable & the place is cute & comfy. Bed & pillows were super! There were a few things not working. The ceiling fan in the master did not work & the fan they had in the closet was filled with dust & spider webs, the air conditioner worked great but I live in Vegas & wanted fresh air moving around. Couldn’t really leave windows open as the screen are shot & we had bugs come into the bedroom the second night. The garbage disposal did not work & wish I would of tried it before I put food waste in it. The owner did get back with me & apologized for the oversight. Nice place but needs some repairs & deep cleaning.
Karyn A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
yael l.
22 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A dream location
A totally beautiful, calming and magical place in every way.
yael l.
10/10 Excellent
Zari K.
9 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a lovely cottage. And walking distance to a lot of great restaurants and the beach.
We really enjoyed our time.
Zari K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Michelle M.
21 Sept 2020
Manzanita Cottages = Storybook Setting
The cottages are adorable - quaint, historic, iconic and nestled into their own little private community in the heart of Laguna Beach. We stayed in the charming yellow cottage and we literally felt like we were living in a storybook - gnome hats not included. :).
If you are expecting pristine and modern, change your expectations before you go. While the cottage itself was very clean and decorated brightly with cute furnishings and colors, if you take a closer look it is easy to see how in need of TLC this property really is. There were cobwebs in the corners, window tracks were filthy, screens don’t fit properly, curtain racks and fixtures are hung carelessly and crooked on the walls, walls have numerous cracks, etc. The grounds outside also need some attention - just general lawn and landscaping grooming would make a world of difference. I would have loved if someone could have moved the creepy life sized deer figurine that was randomly tossed in the little “alley” our bedroom window looked out to. Why someone who owns a property as adorable as this would just “let it go” is beyond me. With a little time and attention this could be a 5 star place. But because of these issues I give it 3 stars.
Also of note is that our A/C wasn’t working when we checked into our cottage - during a heatwave I might add. We were able to reach the property manager/owner promptly and he summoned repair people who were able to get the issue fixed the following day. Neil was as accommodating as he could be and gave us use of the studio apartment (also on the same property) for the first night of our stay. While definitely inconvenient to not be able to “move in” and unpack/get organize until the second day of our short 3 day visit, we understand that these things happen.
Of note - there is a coffee maker and blow dryer in the cottage - kitchen has what you need for light meals, etc. There is no oven but there is a microwave and toaster oven. There is a laundry room on the premises as well with one washer/dryer to share.
Overall a quality stay. We did love the location as it was just a short walk to the beach and Laguna shopping as well as nightlife.
Michelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lauren G.
15 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We enjoyed our stay!
Lauren G.
10/10 Excellent
David E.
11 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
The little yellow cottage
Lovely quiet place in Laguna Beach. Easy walk to the beach shopping and great restaurants. Beautiful gardens surrounding the gated area with 4 cottages. Great restaurant suggestion (Nick’s)
David E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Susan K.
22 Feb 2018
Lovely cottage very well equipped.
Beautiful property and we loved our little cottage. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the charm of the home, the nice outdoor amenities and location. We walked into town morning and night getting a good hill workout in the process. Only thing challenging was getting luggage down the steps into the property thru the big wooden doors. Otherwise the place is delightful in every sense of the word! Highly recommend!