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Charming Downtown Laguna Beach Cottage-beach across street/town 1 block

Family-friendly holiday home in Laguna Beach with a water park

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beautiful beaches of Laguna across the street
large fenced in private patio at front of house. Kids can play and entertainment
large tree linked patio for relaxing and kids to play. At front of house
courtyard with BBQ off kitchen
Courtyard with BBQ

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Main Beach
  • Place, Main Beach Park
  • Place, Heisler Park
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Charming Downtown Laguna Beach Cottage-beach across street/town 1 block

Cottage House is one block to beach and one block to downtown. Central air conditioning and heating. It's the perfect location for a Laguna Beach vacation. 3 Bedroom, 2 baths, two master bedroom suites each with bathroom en suite and a Ca king bed. Queen Sleeper sofa in living, third small bedroom with a twin size bed. Kitchen and master bath with all the modern conveniences. The house has dishwasher, laundry and patios including outdoor BBQ and large private patio on the front of the house with lots of outdoor furniture. The house includes parking on-site. During the summer the free trolley service is available to take you north or south anywhere in town and beyond. The bus stop for both directions is right across the street from the house on PCH. Everything (beach across the street, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, etc.) are within walking distance from the house. You can park your car on the property and walk everywhere. If you need additional onsite free parking, a 2nd parking spot may be available upon request. Contact the owner.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Load all used towels into washing machine and run. Dry load, time permitting. DO NOT STRIP BEDS AND DO NOT WASH SHEETS
IF SOFA BED has been used LEAVE IT OPEN for cleaners
TURN OFF air conditioning/heating
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Under special circumstances pets maybe allowed, BUT MUST get owner's approval AT TIME OF BOOKING. Strictly enforced.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Large group + rent house next door. Listing 382314
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
Property Registration Number 0015-0240, 149775

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located in Laguna Village, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Orange County Fairgrounds and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Festival of Arts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Heisler Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 22 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Laguna Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪C'est La Vie - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Downtown Laguna Beach Cottage-beach across street/town 1 block pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Downtown Laguna Beach Cottage-beach across street/town 1 block?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Downtown Laguna Beach Cottage-beach across street/town 1 block?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Downtown Laguna Beach Cottage-beach across street/town 1 block located?

This family-friendly Laguna Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Main Beach and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding. Heisler Park and Main Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean and livable. Nice beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Wonderful stay at Lou’s beautiful cottage. Will definitely come back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great spot in Laguna-we parked the car and never moved it all weekend! Great stay-nicely appointed -appreciated use of beach chairs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., Easton CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for family vacation

Great location, wonderful apt. Clean, well maintained, everything works, owners are very gratious and accommodating. One of the best places we've rented.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Cottage

Great location, could walk everywhere, renovations really well done, very comfortable living space for our family of 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laguna June 2023

Comfortable and cozy, lots to see and do within walking distance. Had a great time and would choose this rental again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our ten day stay at Lou’s cottage! The layout of the property was perfect for me, my mother, niece and two young adult sons. The cottage itself was lovely with great attention to detail - but the big story is the location! We only used our car three times during the whole stay. It is in the heart of everything! Less than 5 minute walk to the Village and Main Beach. We walked to Heisler Park twice a day! (do not miss sunsets at Heisler)We have stayed at rental properties across Laguna Beach and this location can not be beat!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

The location and property were just perfect. Very clean, very up-to-date and lots of amenities. Lou is a great host. We have stayed at multiple properties they host and they never disappoint. We will be staying there again hopefully very soon. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great LB Cottage

This is a great Laguna Beach cottage. The property is well kept with everything needed for a great stay, bed's are comfi, furniture is clean, its an older home which gives it a cabin feel as, there is a lot of wood grain finishes. easy walk to the beach or downtown. Live music across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach cottage

This cute little cottage is only steps from the beach. The kitchen and BBQ are we'll equipped to eat and entertain any group. The living room and outdoor space are spacious and comfortable. This would be a top notch vacation for anybody! Everything in Laguna Beach is a short walk, from the grocery store to dozens of restaurants. It all
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Laguna Location

Loved this well-maintained beach house! Super great instructions for checking in, everything you will need for your stay including beach towels and beach chairs. Lots of street noise, but that’s the trade off for the perfect location. We just closed the windows at night, and I always travel with ear plugs anyway. Planned on taking the free trolley, but we really had no trouble walking everywhere, even my cousin who uses a cane. Loved the short walk right across the coast highway at the crossing light to The Cliff restaurant for ocean-view dinner and cocktails. Would definitely book this vacation home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tastefully decorated, modern 3 bedroom unit. Great kitchen with plenty of cooking utensils and small appliances. Two outdoor seating areas. A little noise next to the street but not a big deal. Good communication with host. Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach cottage was perfectly located and very well maintained. Lou was there for anything we needed. Great location, great house, great people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very comfortable and Lou super responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quynh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

Cute, cozy, clean beach cottage within walking distance to the beach, coffee shops, hiking and restaurants . Perfect location. Our family will be returning .
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Very nice home, clean and cozy. Nice outdoor seating area. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay in Laguna

Absolutely recommend staying at this property! Lou was able to get us checked in a few hours early, which was so helpful as we were in town for a wedding and needed to be at the welcome party fairly early. The place was very clean, had plenty of space, and was fully stocked with everything we needed. We were also in walking distance to a bunch of restaurants/bars. Lou graciously shared Laguna Beach recommendations ahead of time, which we loved. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

This property is awesome and you couldn’t ask for a better location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laguna Cozy Cottage

The property was perfect for our family of 4 adults, a toddler and preschooler. It was clean, well-stocked and very comfortable. The house is one block from the beach in a perfect location. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would go back again. We would recommend it highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

The home was very clean, with two king beds made it nice for the adults. And one small twin room was perfect for our 2 1/2 year-old. It was an amazing location that allowed us to walk easily to restaurants and shops. As well as having a parking spot downtown was convenient. Our 2 1/2 year-old loved the courtyard where he could play in a fenced in area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely, centrally located, home away from home

The photographs don't do the cottage justice. It was brighter and roomier than we expected. It was a wonderful location that allowed us to walk to the beach and Pageant in minutes. The local free trolley facilitated adventures farther down the coast. The cost for being so centrally located was a bit of traffic noise, especially when relaxing in the front yard. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

The home was walking distance to
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding Week

The Laguna property was absolutely fabulous! We were able to walk to all the local establishments during the crazy 4th of July week. It was wonderful to stay for a family wedding. The grandkids enjoyed the beach toys and we all enjoyed a BBQ dinner our last night. Thank you to our gracious host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lili h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home at Laguna Beach

This is a great home right near the center of town. It's larger than it appears in the photos and beautifully furnished. It is well appointed with just about everything you could need. The only thing to note is it's up a hill from town, easy for most renters but challenging for someone with agility issues. Lou is an excellent host, welcoming and concerned with your enjoing Laguna Beach.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laguna Beach cottage

Lovely cottage one block to downtown and the Pacific Coast Highway. Walk to restaurants. Well stocked kitchen, clean and new bathrooms, comfortable beds. Cute outdoor sitting areas, one out back and one courtyard. Off street parking. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lou Novak

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Retired CEO and family are long term residents and property owners in Laguna beach

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. Secondly, it's a house fit for a king. We keep it the way people like it.

What makes this property unique

One block to beach, one block to town with on-site parking, wireless internet, and hospitaly galore.

Languages:

English, French

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