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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

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Birch Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 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 vacation home, you're just a quick walk from La Jolla Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and a patio are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

Rules

Please do not put sandy towels or clothes in washing machine
Please do not unplug TV, cable box or router

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

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La Jolla Shores Beach La Jolla
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Reviews

La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara H., MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay at La Jolla Shores Beqch Cottage- great location, easy access to water sports and lots of dining options in a great walkable neighborhood. Clean, cute beach cottage with accurate listing. The hosts are great communicators and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V., Bellingham, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The place to stay when in San Diego!We enjoyed the quiet beach cottage which is only around the corner from any time of food and/or drink establishment.Two blocks from the beach and a great walk able neighborhood makes this a place we would come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

Paul C., Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to the beach and dining, the two twin beds in the 2nd bedroom was great for the kids. Kitchen had just about everything we needed and the picnic table outside was nice to eat at. Family room for TV time was comfortable also.The host was great at communication and even let us know the bathroom drains weren't working so well and he was going to remodel the bathroom in October of 2025 and get all new drains in. This was great because the shower drain was a problem for us, pretty smelly and gross, so glad future guests won't have that issue.Neighborhood was quiet despite being so close to everything, kept the windows open in July and was nice and quiet. It does have window AC units in the living room and the back bedroom. The windows and window treatments are pretty old school and hard to open and close. However we understood with this vintage of a home.We'd stay there again and probably will next summer.
Stayed 4 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