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Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach

Cottage with kitchen, steps from University of California, San Diego

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La Jolla Shores/Scripps Beach and Pier Just Across the Street
Living Room/Dining Area/Kitchen with Flat Screen TV
Delicious Kitchen and Dining Area With Garden Views
Master Suite with Ocean View and Flat Screen TV
Guest Suite with Garden Views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Birch Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach

JOYCE’S LA JOLLA SEASIDE COTTAGE, PRIVATE SPACIOUS ACROSS THE STREET FROM FAMOUS CAROLINE'S ON THE BEACH!

2 Bedrooms + Sunroom (sleeps 6), 3 Baths. Just steps from Scripps pier and ocean with EXTRA PARKING!

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ADULTS ONLY PROPERTY FOR INSURANCE REASONS, NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 PLEASE.

A truly exceptional dreamy classic La Jolla property! GATED, ELEGANT LOCATION, SAFE, QUIET and BONUS EXTRA PARKING!!

Where waves lull you to sleep at night, where you can entertain yourself playing music on the upright grand piano, where you are steps from the beach (across the street!), minutes from famed UCSD, across the street from Scripps Institute of Oceanography and pier with picturesque Cliffside Nature Walk, a short walk to SCRIPPS AQUARIUM, and across the street from the most ELEGANT WEDDING SPOT IN SAN DIEGO! FAMED Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Salk Institute just minutes away. JOYCE'S SEASIDE COTTAGE is your very own home away from home on an exclusive private estate. Come and get away from it all!
FAMOUS CAROLINE’S RESTAURANT IS JUST ACROSS THE STREET AND IS RIGHT ON THE OCEAN! PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST, BRUNCH OR LUNCH!!!
JOYCE'S SEASIDE COTTAGE is well equipped with all the comforts of home and sleeps 6. WE EVEN HAVE A STAIRLIFT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES. It is dreamy and poetic, safe, quiet and is located amidst rambling gardens with rock waterfalls and a backyard pond, lush native plants, trees and pathways that meander throughout the property. A beautiful gazebo awaits you in the garden that you can enjoy from your very own cozy upstairs private balcony off the sunroom! Ceilings are high and rooms are big. THREE FULL BATHROOMS! Two with showers and one does have a tub. We respectfully request no children under 18 at THE COTTAGE. This gated private property offers you PREMIER access to the beach, and at the same time offers complete privacy. Just walk across the street to the beach with your boogie boards and picnic, then walk home and rinse off in the outdoor shower!
2 bedrooms + two bathrooms and an inviting sunroom/library with private balcony are upstairs, (which can be used as a bedroom to sleep 2 on the pullout trundle bed). The master has a vaulted ceiling and a large and roomy closet with lots of extra bedding and linens.
Downstairs is a great room including kitchen, dining room and living area…a most inviting space to revitalize your spirit and relax after enjoying the beautiful beach across the street! An upright grand piano is ready for your playing enjoyment. All doors open out to patios and gardens which you are welcome to explore and use. There are lots of beach amenities, beach towels, boogie boards and beach chairs for your use as well. Also a new high-spec washer and dryer AND there is AIR CON!
The kitchen in JOYCE’S SEASIDE COTTAGE is extremely convenient and we have even installed a water purifier at the sink so you DON’T EVER HAVE TO BUY BOTTLED WATER!!!!!!
Listen to the sound of the waterfall in the East garden as you enjoy your breakfast or relax in garden. The house has two cable TV’s (one in the master bedroom and one in the great room). This is one of two separate homes that sit on 1/2 acre of land which is available for your use. The owners are onsite so this property is very special as it is UBER PRIVATE AND YET QUIET, DREAMY, COZY AND INVITING! It doesn’t get better than this in La Jolla Shores! Super romantic and ideal for adult families or friends traveling at the same time. Lots of light, JOYCE’S SEASIDE COTTAGE is the perfect place to feel you are at your very own HOME AWAY FROM HOME! DIVINE SUNRISES AND SUNSETS ARE AWAITING YOU!
The quaint yet classic La Jolla Shores business district is a relaxed, mixed-use village. It is a nice little walk from JOYCE’S SEASIDE COTTAGE to pick up some picnic items and head to the beach or go kayaking. The small and exclusive village has several fine dining restaurants as well as plenty of casual dining places, shops, and a few galleries. You can take surf lessons and rent surfboards, boogie boards, paddle boards, kayaks and wetsuits from Surf Diva. Kayak, snorkel, and bike tours and rentals are available at San Diego Bike and Kayak. Or just go for a swim and lay in the beautiful warm California sunshine! We are all SMILES HERE!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Children under 18 years of age are not allowed.
Singed rental agreement required. Agreement will be emailed to you via DocuSign for electronic signatures.

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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 520199, STR-01311L

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Jolla

Located in La Jolla Shores, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Jolla Beach and La Jolla Cove. Belmont Park and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Scripps Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪64 Degrees - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea And Sky - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Urban Plates - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach located?

Located in La Jolla Shores, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of University of California, San Diego and La Jolla Beach. La Jolla Cove is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was no beach view but it was across the street from the beach. The grounds of the property need some tlc. But the house was wonderful and well loved. It was perfect for our family to relax together and enjoy my son’s wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the home was very comfortable it had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Getaway

Great location, safe and secure! Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

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

Christmas Getaway

Our stay was wonderful. Property was as advertised. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles C.

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

Good time in La Jolla

We were really happy with our stay in the charming beach cottage. It had everything we needed. It was comfortable and close to the beach. We are planning to visit again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Amazing Location!!

This property was beautiful!! The inside was roomy and very comfortable. Joyce was an excellent hostess!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Perfect location

Such a beautiful place and a great location so cute with lots of antique furniture The only thing we wish the outdoor chairs were clean so we could sit outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Great week in La Jolla

Property is in an amazing location. Very close to the beach, other restaurants and the freeway. Plenty on space for my wife and I and we couldn’t be happier with our visit. Would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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

Location was awesome!

Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. A quick and easy walk to beach. Kitchen was clean and had everything needed to cook. Property Manager was available and attentive when needed. Very close to other restaurants and freeway. Made the visit to the area amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Surfing and son’s wedding stay

Perfect location for surfing and my son’s wedding events. The cottage was large enough for our family of 5 with plenty of parking area. My son was able to surf before his wedding, great fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

Full package

This VRBO has an awesome location, just steps away from the ocean. The house in incredibly clean and the owner is very accommodating. I fully recommend this house and when I come back to San Diego would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Perfect stay in LaJolla Shores!

Our family of 3 adults stayed at this property for 3 weeks and we loved it! The location is perfect--we enjoyed walking into town and the short walk to the beach, and it was a convenient drive to everywhere. The house is very comfortable and well-stocked and the owner is a warm and lovely woman. By the end of 3 weeks we felt like we lived there and were sad to check out. We highly recommend this property and we plan to rent it again in the future. Also, it was an excellent value for the price.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

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

We loved this cottage!

My adult son and I were in La Jolla to attend a wedding at Scripp. We were only one block away from the venue and walked there. The location is fabulous, I could see the ocean from my bedroom! Restaurants and shops are within walking distance. This was important to us, as we didn’t rent a car. The cottage was clean, comfortable and quiet. We never heard a sound at night. If I’m ever in the area again, I’d love to stay at this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mike S., Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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

Quant and close to beach

Nice and functional. Dated but clean. Major construction project going on starting at 7 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Weekend

Myself and my girlfriends chose this house and La Jolla for my bachelorette weekend! The cottage is located in such a great location! Steps to the beach and an amazing cafe. Other restaurants are easily within 1-4 miles and such a selection. The cottage was very clean, with the exception of black ants. There were a lot of visible liquid bait traps, however we ended up with them in our beds, luggage and even found quite a few on the way home with us. Other than that, the cottage was perfect! You can hear the ocean and catch a glimpse of the ocean from the master bedroom. Comfy and cozy and made for the perfect relaxing weekend! And only a quick 20 minute drive to downtown San Diego! Everyone loved this cottage and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Jolla Joy.

The location and the cottage were beautiful. Very clean and loads of room for 2 adult couples to relax. You could easily walk to the beach and watch the sunset or walk a bit further to restaurants and shops in La Jolla Village. It was a 5 minute drive to La Jolla Cove where there are even more amenities and places to watch wildlife (sea lions etc.). The only reason this is not a 5 star rental is the outside space. It is beautifully designed but the current state of the beautiful gardens and Koi pond is not great. Just need some gardener's to come in and clean it up and it would be extra special. Enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R P.

Bonnie and John's visit

We had a wonderful visit. Such great walks on the beach. Wonderful location - secluded and private but accessible to La Jolla shops & restaurants. The house is spacious, soundproof and comfortable. The shower control in the second bathroom upstairs needs to be replaced - too hard to operate but I'm sure you know that. We enjoyed ourselves immensely! Thanks John
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Essex Fells, NJ

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

La Jolla Shores hideaway

We came with our daughter who is relocating to the San Diego area. Ease of access to highways was perfect. House is a quiet hideaway, plenty of space. Comfortable. Lovely outdoors with a koi pond and waterfall. Kitchen was well appointed and food store close by. Beds were comfortable. Everything very clean. We walked to beach everyday and enjoyed dining in La Jolla Shores. Quiet spots in the house for my daughter to work remotely while the rest of us relaxed. The manager and owner were easily accessible and accommodating. We hope to return and enjoy this home away from home again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella C., -

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

Great location

We just spent a week at Joyce's cottage and had a wonderful time. The house itself is roomy. The bedrooms are big and the living room, dining room and kitchen area are spacious too. The house is in a great location. Everything we went to was no more than a 20 minute drive - Balbo Park, Solana Beach, Old Town are just a few examples. Ralphs and Trader Joes are near by and best of all the beach is just across the street! The kitchen had what we needed to do a little cooking. To the previous reviewer... it very clearly states in the description that the bedrooms are upstairs and there is even a chair lift should someone be unable to manage the stairs, so I am not sure why you were surprised by this and so disappointed in your stay. We did eat at Caroline's and while it is convenient, there are many other restaurants we liked better in walking distance just off the beach and near the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Convenient location close to beach/Scripps

This home is conveniently located one block from the beach, and across the street from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD; just a short walk to the Scripp's Pier, or to Caroline's Seaside Cafe (on campus) for breakfast/lunch with stunning ocean views. The property is quiet, making it easy to sleep in/work remotely (if that's your thing); even has a koi pond in the back garden. The inside, though furnished with outdated and sometimes mismatched furniture, is very clean, with comfortable bed and fresh, white linens and towels. Was perfect for our extended family of 5-6 guests. Although the property owner lives there, we never saw her; and she is not the property manager. The rental is a separate unit on the back of the property, with its own outdoor parking (room for 2 vehicles); no ocean view from the back unit. If you like (very) long walks on the beach (we walked every day to La Jolla Cove; about 4.5 miles round trip), surfing, ocean kayaking, paddle boarding, open water swimming, snorkeling, or beach play, this is your home away from home. The entire shoreline is part of the Matlahuayl Marine Reserve (also called the La Jolla Underwater Park), and there is an abundance of sea lions, seals, garabaldi, guitar fish, leopard sharks, sea bass, and ever some tide pools to explore at low tide. The Birch Aquarium, a short uphill drive from the property, is also a fun excursion. Would definitely stay at this property again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

An Incredibly Charming Beach Location

My husband and I went to La Jolla for 2 weeks because I was having surgery at UCSD. I had booked another place and then I saw Joyce’s Cottage. I cancelled the first reservation. The location-it’s about a block from the beach and within a 5-10 min drive to dozens of restaurants and grocery stores. It’s also a few minutes to I-5, and about 15 minutes from the Westfield UTC. If you are going to UCSD, it’s less than 15 min. The Property-The furniture and beds are very comfy. There is plenty of seating and it does sleep 6. Having 2 baths upstairs and one downstairs is wonderful. All have showers. The TV in the living room and master bedroom are on the smallish side, but they are easy to use and offer many selections. Also, the TV is easily visible from all the seating in the living and dining rooms. There are lots of towels and linens, including beach towels (and other beach stuff). The house is clean and the kitchen is reasonably stocked. We cooked every breakfast and 3-4 dinners. This is a vacation home so it may not have everything you are used to,, but it has more than enough. It has all the appliances you need and more dishes/glasses/silverware than you will ever use. The AC was great, but with the windows open, you can hear the waterfall in the backyard and smell the fresh air. The outside has natural landscaping-lots of trees and plants, but my favorite part were the ponds and the waterfall. I sat outside for an hour or more nearly every day. The environment and the soothing water sounds no doubt aided in my healing. There are chairs and a table out in the back and there are rocking chairs scattered around the property. There is also a gazebo with seating. If you meditate or do yoga, this property is heaven. The owner-Joyce is kind, helpful and she went beyond our expectations when we needed help. She is also an interesting conversationalist. Meeting her was an added bonus. She made checking in and out easy. There is lots of parking. You have to be careful getting out onto the street, but Joyce’s suggestions work. If you are looking for a super modern, cookie cutter place for your stay-this probably isn’t for you However, if you are looking for a charming, large, comfortable property in a convenient location, you will happy. My DIL and I are already trying to plan another trip and 3 friends from LA jokes about trying to buy the place. We were sorry to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a charming place with gardens on the property as well as plenty of space indoors and out. It was so well located as well as being protected due to the gates. Being within walking distance of the stunning beach meant tons of walks and sunsets. Well equipped kitchen.We hope to visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for our activities. The cottage was spacious. The mobility chair was trickey for my mother to use but we managed. It was a nice to have with her mobility issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property close to La Jolla shores beach. The owner was friendly and helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location for anyone attending a wedding at Scripps Forum. Easy walk to the beach. We walked the beach to shop, eat, and drink in the village everyday. Family friendly. Roomy downstairs. The grounds have such lovely gardens and a cat that greets you every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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