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Your perfect short escape: surf, sand, and a beach house full of charm.

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Amazing sweeping views out over Fisherman's Cove and down the Laguna Coast.
Lots of afternoon sunshine in the main Living Area
Spacious open main Living/Dining Room with high ceiling and wood floors.
Classic "Laguna Beach Charmers" cottage architecture in our charming Living Room
Fantastic Living/Dining Rm w/ French doors to dramatic view deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Heisler Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Main Beach Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ocean-View Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ocean-View w/ 2 Beds

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Your perfect short escape: surf, sand, and a beach house full of charm.

Check in for a brief stay, check out of real life. Iconic Cliff Dr, incredible opportunity to live like a local at the beach, away from the hustle-bustle of all the tourists yet walking close to everything.
Awesome sweeping close-in ocean views. Just enough time to fall in love with the coast—and the characters! Escape the troubles of the modern world and come to our beach cottage where life is one long holiday. Drop your shoulders, recharge your batteries, fill your senses and your tummy, all just steps away from sand between your toes. Enjoy our close-in panoramic ocean view open deck or maybe you want to try paddleboarding or paddle yoga at Fishermans or Divers Coves, or surfing, kayaking, rent scuba gear, snorkeling gear, get scuba certified, book a scuba boat trip, all one block away, have a massage, hike the neighborhood trails, rent and electric bike, explore the tide pools, have a Starbucks, go a block to Pavillions supermarket for adult beverages or healthy indulgences. Husky Boy burger shack, Jan's for super-healthy breakfast smoothies, Açaí bowls, and lunch; Reunion Kitchen in house dining and full bar, Pizza, and Asada Mexican with margaritas, a Vietnamese specialty coffee house, mailbox store, and more, all just doors away.

Besides fun on our sandy beaches, if you are a small family you can tour Disneyland and Legoland, we are located between the two. Then put the exhausted kiddos to bed and have after-hour cocktails on our deck, check out what’s streaming on the smart flat screen TV or relax in the cozy romantic master bedrm.

Walk one block to the beach and to the entrance of Heisler Park, perched along the waves for a breathtaking short walk to the enchanting Laguna Village with restaurants of every category, high end or taco stand, and local shopkeepers. Free daily trolley stops right across the street on Coast Hwy and heads downtown to the Village and points South.

This restored 1920s “beach shack vibe cottage” has been is appointed with coastal designer furnishings. A queen ocean view bedroom with 100% cotton linens, a newly remodeled full bath, fully equipped granite kitchen with all the amenities, and beautiful original style architecture beams, ship lap and hardwood floors throughout. Grand living room w/43 inch flatscreen smart TV with dozens of popular streaming apps, bedroom with significant ocean views, living room plus deck overlook the ocean. ( All linens provided for bedroom (100% cotton) and bathroom. YES, WE HAVE FREE WIFI. Beach chairs, sand toys, beach towels provided.

We have had our two vacation rentals with a short term rental city permit since 2003. We can guarantee we will not be shut down by the city because of lack of permit prior to or during your visit and forcing you to check in last minute to a hotel.

We may offer discounts for a weekday, longer than two weeks and longer than 31 nights. Inquire with owner. Sorry, no discounts in the high season summer months.

Laguna Beach has a strict no smoking policy (only in home or car). We have a strict no smoking policy on our whole property. This includes e-cigarettes, vaping and all other types of smoking, legal or illegal. Sorry, we cannot accommodate pets. Our rates are double occupancy. Please check the Rates section and Rules and Policy section for complete details.

WATCH THE AMAZING DRONE VIDEO OF OUR PROPERTY in the video link.

Our cottages are not suitable for partying groups.

Our mission is to offer an awesome beach experience while at the same time being located in activity-rich, walk-friendly north Laguna Beach.

Do not be concerned that the property backs up to the Coast Hwy. It is not a traditional "highway" but is the ICONIC HIGHWAY 1 that weaves up the Pacific Coast of California on to Canada. In Laguna it is just a main artery street with stop lights every couple of blocks. There is a courtyard, buffer between it and the cottage. The bedroom, living room and deck overlook Cliff Dr and the ocean beyond.

Laguna Beach is among the top beach resorts in the U.S. The Laguna Beach beach-side experience is all around us, not partying groups that are so prolific in other parts of our town and in neighboring towns, but if you are coming here for total quiet, our place may not be for you. LagunaBeachCharmers cottages are for visitors looking for a vibrant beach experience with all the excitement and amenities of a bustling, popular, upscale Southern California beach town. At times there are trucks, trolleys passing on the free trolley route we are on, occasional construction, barking dogs, motorcycles, exotic cars showing off and modified exhaust cars (whose revved up rides are forbidden in Laguna Beach but they try to do it anyway), sirens and more, that pass by our cottages and by our immediate neighborhood of $5M+ homes. More than half of our guests return time and again.

Also, while we have great street parking in front of the building for eight cars, on warm weekends in those places fill up fast with beachgoers. Please be patient and a place will open up for you usually after 5 PM until about 10 AM. Weekends are the busiest. Once you are at the cottage, unless you're taking day trips, you will rarely have to move your car as we are a "walkability" neighborhood.

Also, unlike most homes in Laguna Beach, we are happy to say we offer central air conditioning in the living room, and bedroom. We usually have a very mild temperature range but more and more there will be an occasional heat wave which, of course, no one can predict. We also have portable fans and ceiling fans

For your safety and health concerns: we offer contactless, keyless entry. Our building is very well configurated for physical distancing. Our 3 cottages are well separated and you do not have to interact with any other guest. All bedding, including duvet covers, etc, are washed with each new guest using a professional laundry service. We have a new LG washer and dryer, state of the art for sanitizing and maximum cleaning power. These are available complementary (along with provided scent-less detergent) for the guests to use.

Property manager

Gerri
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Not suitable for children under 7 years old.
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Events

No events allowed
No big parties or events allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must complete rental agreement and provide a Govt ID photo of each guest. Owner will email after vrbo confirms reservation.
Partying groups violate our city permit rules. We are a family environment. Must be 25 yrs old to book. Not suitable for children under seven.
Cleaning fee $250. 12% LB bed tax on nightly rate will be charged by vrbo. We add 3% surcharge on total for international cc bookings.

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: No big parties or events allowed.
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 2002-0300, 145450

We should mention

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

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located in North Laguna, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach, this apartment 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Doheny State Beach. Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding and Sawdust Art Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Heisler Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crescent Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Main Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffé-Laguna Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪MoonGoat Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chantilly Ice Cream - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your perfect short escape: surf, sand, and a beach house full of charm. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your perfect short escape: surf, sand, and a beach house full of charm. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your perfect short escape: surf, sand, and a beach house full of charm. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your perfect short escape: surf, sand, and a beach house full of charm. located?

Located in North Laguna, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Shaws Cove Beach and Diver's Cove. Heisler Park and Crescent Bay Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sandy d.

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

Laguna Trip

We had a great time at this Laguna cottage. Charming and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Best location in Laguna

This is our go to place when in Southern California and we want to be by the pacific ocean. Park the car and walk everywhere. location is great, very quiet, you would think not being on PCH, but its in the back and not in the living areas.. those face the ocean and quiet streets. Check in/out uneventful ( that is good ). All anyone needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great Spot

Property was in a great location, very nice, well kept condo. Perfect for our stay, views were fantastic. Super easy process all the way around and will most definetly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Great get away

It was a cozy cottage and perfect for a small group. We loved the cottage and the location! The owner was a great communicator! We would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dina m.

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

Amazing place!

Property was Beautiful and clean and had all the amenities, Hostess Gerri was wonderful and so helpful with recommendations and helping us get around town. Love love the North Laguna location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Austin, TX

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

Great stay in Laguna!!

Amazing cottage right in the heart of it all! Beautiful views! Quaint, beachy cottage. The owners were so kind and quick to respond with any questions!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula E.

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

Fantastic Place to Stay!

This location was ideal as we had a small gathering for my daughter’s birthday! The views cannot be beat and we were walking distance from all the wonderful places in Laguna! We will surely plan to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great place next to the beach

Great stay at a great property. Close to the beach with easy access. Stores were close and walking downtown was easy. Next time in town I'll stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Beautiful and Great Location

Cute cottage feel with everything we needed. Loved the view from the deck and location to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

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

Long weekend getaway in Laguna Beach

This is by far the best vrbo we’ve ever stayed in! The cottage was beautiful and in a perfect location with amazing views!! The hosts thought of everything you could need and then some as far as stocking the cottage with necessities. We love exploring all of Laguna but this vrbo made us want to just sit on the balcony all day and enjoy the views and coastal breeze. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Anniversary trip

Everything was wonderful! Amazing views!! Will definitely come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin M.

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

We have found our new retreat in Laguna

My wife and I usually always stay at the Waldorf or Ritz Carlton, but this time we had family coming with us and we wanted something that was within walking distance to shopping, eating and having fun at the beach! This home fit all those things and more. We had such a great time and this little cottage had everything you would imagine in a beachside cottage. We will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Laguna Paradise

My family and I seeked out a location in Laguna near Heisler and found a gem in this property. It is exactly as advertised and North Laguna is so much better than South Laguna. Much more mellow and less chaos. We could walk to several great beaches and many restaurants and shops. Gerri and Art are exceptional people and hosts. We look forward to coming back again next summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

great time, nice property, no parking

Close to everything, this home was perfect for our stay. Do understand if you go that parking is on street, and it fills up FAST! A/C for those coming from AZ is split units. Cools off at night to just perfect. Owners are lovely people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Love Laguna and Love the Property

We needed to get away, and this was just perfect. We have family in Laguna Beach and this location checked all the boxes. Wonderful view of the ocean and steps away from the beach. Lots of different smaller beaches this side of Laguna, so its easy to get away from the typical crowded beaches. We walked or used the trolley everywhere. I will definitely return. Gerri was great to work with. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great location.

Nice little cottage with a great location and beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Cute place

Great views, very clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

So Lovely

This one is so special - best location and cutest cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

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

Laguna Beach

Love the cottage and all the comforts of home that the owners’ touch has brought! Had a mishap on my first night stay - by my own doing not by the cottage owners - and Gerri amended the situation for me by going above and beyond with immediate service just to cater to my comfort! Wow! That was so appreciated and is the kind of thing hats not forgotten. I know where I’ll want to stay on all of my return visits to Laguna! The views, location to all, and comfort provided by the owners were my favorite things about this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

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

Memorial Day in Laguna Beach

Our family loved our time at Laguna Beach Charmers. The view was my favorite part. Sitting on the large porch overlooking the ocean every morning was the highlight of my trip. The cottage was clean, well-appointed and exactly as shown in the pictures. Everything we needed was provided, even coffee! The cottage is an easy 3/4 of a mile walk into town, but there were also many places right across the street to choose from that we didn't really need to venture into town. We had close access to three or four beaches from the cottage location and Heisler park was right down the street. Communication with the hosts was easy. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Snellville, Georgia

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

Laguna Vacation

The Laguna Beach Charmer is appropriately named; its cottage chic interior is comfortable and spacious. Our favorite spot, however, is the roomy deck with its cool breeze and gorgeous views. It is a great spot for relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renata D.

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

Cali getaway

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Beautiful, cozy, and clean!

We absolutely loved the property! It's spacious and clean, has lots of windows for the ocean breezes, and the view is great. Close to Heisler Park and lots of galleries and places to eat, and walkable to the main beach and downtown. We got engaged out on the porch!!! :) We'll be back again and again for sure. Already can't wait until our next stay. As a previous Laguna local, we now plan to come back at least a few times each year. Thanks so much for a wonderful, memorable vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

melinda l.

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

Fabulous find

What a great location and fantastic area for a great vacation! The view was spectacular and walk ability was great. Grocery one block away. Lots of great restaurants nearby. Awesome park to walk and relax!!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve F., Scottsdale

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

Great location

Although right on PCH it’s still quiet at night and great location. Walk to 3 beaches in minutes and nice walk to downtown laguna. Gerri was very responsive to all our questions and needs. The deck has an amazing ocean view. Perfect for July 4th fireworks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gerri

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Art and Gerri have lovingly restored these 1920s family business LagunaBeachCharmers, both our one bdrm cottage and our two bdrm cottage. They are always a work in progress with ongoing new fresh and comfortable updates and overall maintenance. We love to restore older homes and have done so in our home towns of Glendale and Pasadena CA, as an avocation as well as a business. It is our mission to preserve the architecture of Southern California past and our LagunaBeachCharmers are one of the last original 1920s cottages on Cliff Dr. Gerri is a residential real estate broker and Art is our property manager and manages investments. Art has worn many hats as he is retired from the LAPD and also a retired General Contractor. With our four adult children, four grandchildren and our friends and clients, we have enjoyed many days and evenings at our beach house and feel very fortunate to have such a special vacation home. We enjoy providing our new guests and well as our many retuning guests a special vacation home just steps from the Pacific and the meandering paths of Heisler Park.

We have weekly and monthly rates for the month of January, February, and March, all with a two week minimum stay. Please inquire from owner. We often post specials for other months as well.

Thank you for considering us,
Art and Gerri Cragnotti
LagunaBeachCharmers
our Laguna Beach vacation rental since 2000.

Why they chose this property

We were fortunate to find a spectacular ocean view vacation home located on the renowned California Riviera. We have among the best combinations: close-in ocean views combined with adjacent beach access as well as "walkability" to the charming Laguna Village. We have traveled to many coastal areas throughout the world including southern Spain, many vacations in Italy, north and south, as well as travels to Sicily, Gibraltar, French Riviera, South American Atlantic, northern European river cruises, Scotland,Japan, Canada, various Caribbean islands, and north Africa, as well as up and down the California Coast, Oregon Coast, East Coast and Mexican Riviera and the New England coast. Whenever we are home here in our vacation spot of Laguna Beach, we marvel how this spot is one of the most spectacular we have seen in the world, if not THE MOST SPECTACULAR place on earth. Yet, Laguna Beach remains a small beach town...but with sophisticated restaurants and amenities. One can relax in quiet serenity or find stimulating activity and entertainment all minutes away.

What makes this property unique

We have had these two cottages as vacation rentals since 1996 (with many remodels and updates over the years). Our two vacation rentals have been permitted in Laguna Beach since 2003. The City works vigorously to shut down vacation rentals that do not adhere to the strict city standards and permitting process. With us your reservation is guaranteed to be there when you arrive.

We are not an apartment with low ceilings, cramped spaces, or average decor. Our apt 1920s cottage-style offers jaw dropping sweeping close-in ocean views as well as a premier location surrounded by private, upscale 5M-25M Laguna Beach coastal private residences. This cottage features a covered porch as well as sunny area, with fantastic, sweeping ocean views! We are 8-10 doors to three spectacular sandy cove beaches, as well as a 7 block walk to the charming Village. A short 8-door stroll to Heisler Park provides awesome vistas along pathways threading above the Pacific Ocean beaches. Heisler Park takes you to our quaint Village with shops and restaurants. Our cottages are fantastic and convenient in a serene ocean view setting. We are located on the free Laguna trolley line to downtown. Located a 2-7 min drive to Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast, Newport Beach and Pelican Hill, one can experience many delights of being surrounded by some of the most expensive real estate in the world. A one room-hotel room in nearby Laguna Beach resorts is very pricy. Our cottages are half those prices and are 3-4 rooms each, like a small house. Combined with nice furnishings appropriate to the cottage style, rather than furnished with cast offs and garage sale pick ups common to many vacation rentals, as well as providing an alternate to dining out each meal by providing upscale granite kitchens and al fresco dining areas, our 1920s built LagunaBeachCharmers offers a fun and exciting experience that prompts many return visits. We are confident once you stay with us you will return.

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