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5 Star Reviews! La Jolla Shores' Immaculate Mid-Century Cottage, Steps to Beach!

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Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Birch Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 Star Reviews! La Jolla Shores' Immaculate Mid-Century Cottage, Steps to Beach!

Discover La Jolla and live like a lucky local in your uber-clean mid-century cottage just steps to La Jolla Shores Beach and seaside parks, and Avenida de la Playa’s “Shores Village’s” fine shops, restaurants, bike, surf and kayak rentals, and just one mile to La Jolla's version of downtown: "The Village.". With a lovely private patio with fire bowl, a great layout for two couples or a family, and hospital-quality UVC Germicidal Light HVAC, this completely renovated 1950 cottage was created for the luxury traveler with modern flair and upscale eco-conscious finishes. Enjoy five-star bedding, linens, and privacy in this quiet residential location with ready access to freeways, Birch Aquarium, Del Mar Racetrack, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Legoland, Sea World, and all beach cities. Shared garage with room for your mid-size vehicle. (Should this cottage be booked for your dates, please see its sister cottage, VRBO# 3573294)

• Best location in LJ Shores: JUST off the beaten path in quiet residential area 1/2 block to shops, restaurants, two blocks to the beach and three to La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club’s entrance.

• Shared two-car garage parking, (fits your one mid-size car or small SUV)

• Fenced front yard with raised patio deck with its umbrella-topped table and turf lawn. (A lovely place for morning coffee.)

• Fire bowl in second completely secluded patio for easy evening conversation.

• "Heavenly" beds with highest quality cotton bedding, feather beds, and blackout shades for easy sleep.

• Wifi , Flat panel HDTVs with extended cable offerings in living room and bedroom suites

• Perfect floor plan with bedrooms set at opposite ends of the living areas, each opening to the private back patio

• Fountains, gorgeous night lighting, sun loungers and wall sculpture.

• Walk just steps to Piatti, The Shorehouse or up the beach to Caroline's for breakfast, and enjoy the finest dining at every hour all along Avenida de la Playa, as well as kayak, bike, paddleboard and surfboard rentals and lessons.

• We provide the beach chairs, umbrellas and towels-- you provide the free-spirited fun!

**We offer a strictly non-smoking environment and invite discerning travelers who will appreciate and care for our property as if it were their own. Please do not inquire for larger groups, pets, or for stays less than one week, (Saturday to Saturday during the summer.)

• We treat all guests with equal respect and offer superb value, therefore we do not offer discounts. Ever. (Unless you are a snowbird staying for 30+ days during January, February and March.)

• One week minimum during summer, four persons maximum always. (Yes, babies, toddlers and kids are people, too!)

• Large PRIVATE courtyard patio with gorgeous evening lighting, fire bowl, water feature fountains, barbecue, plus private fenced entry patio with table, chairs and umbrella... (Patios are yours alone)

• Well-stocked kitchen with laundry stack

• Gas-only Fireplace

• SHARED garage parking for one car in two-car garage. This is the only shared area.

• Our to-the-studs renovation was carefully designed with top-of-the-line eco-responsible materials including stylish recycled concrete and glass flooring, backsplash and countertops, dimmable LED lighting, lo-flow wc, and energy-efficient appliances.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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 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
Non-smokers, and ONLY NON-SMOKERS, are welcome!

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 605241, STR-01047L

We should mention

A car is not required 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. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. USS Midway Museum and Belmont 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

  • La Jolla Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Windansea Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brockton Villa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea And Sky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eddie V's Prime Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pinpoint Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star Reviews! La Jolla Shores' Immaculate Mid-Century Cottage, Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star Reviews! La Jolla Shores' Immaculate Mid-Century Cottage, Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star Reviews! La Jolla Shores' Immaculate Mid-Century Cottage, Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star Reviews! La Jolla Shores' Immaculate Mid-Century Cottage, Steps to Beach! located?

Located in La Jolla Shores, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego. La Jolla Cove is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was amazing - beautifully renovated, lovely indoor-outdoor spaces, and in the most central and convenient location. My family and I loved it and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been staying at Marilyn's cottage for years - it's our absolute favorite place in La Jolla. The cottage is immaculate and super close to shops/restaurants and La Jolla Shores beach. Marilyn is a gem and always responsive if little issues pop up during our stay. We look forward to returning year after year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable home in perfect location! Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and great outdoor space. Online photos are accurate. Super-responsive hosts. We loved it so much that mid-stay we rebooked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our end of summer beach trip/my birthday trip and we all just needed to relax and swim in the ocean. This home was perfect for us. It is in the midst of some very cute surf shops, restaurants, ice cream shop that you just happen to walk through on your very short walk to the beach. The home is nice and clean with plenty of indoor and outdoor places to gather, and the bedrooms are nicely separated if you want a little space from kids. The owners were also lovely and checked in on us many times. We had a small maintenance issue that I felt so bad happened on our watch and the owner was so communicative and took care of it right away with a these things happen kind of attitude. I really appreciated the hosts so much! We would absolutely return to this home and La Jolla in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

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

Great La Jolla location

Lovely cottage, close to restaurants, shops and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

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

Great Location and Clean

The home was clean and in a great location. Beds were very comfortable. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Perfect place next to everything

The property was ideal and steps away from restaurants and the beach. We really enjoyed lounging on the front and back patio, loved the set up and sliding patio doors throughout. Very well thought out, airy and clean. Owners were wonderful and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

La Jolla Shores Gem

Marilyn's cottage is adorable, well laid out, sparkling clean, and super convenient to La Jolla Shores beach and local restaurants and shops. We have enjoyed coming back year after year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Wonderful Family Home

My family and I had a wonderful stay thanks in large part to this amazing cottage home. Clean, comfortable and centrally located. Great host as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., Where do you live?

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

Wonderful little rental

We enjoyed our stay in this adorable cottage in La Jolla Shores. Loved the outdoor spaces and closeness to all the restaurants and the beach! Marilyn was great to work with.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Our third year here

Wonderful cottage, with very com indoor and outdoor space. Great LJ Shores location. And the most attentive and lovely owners.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., Where do you live?

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

Great little stay in this cottage

Love the location and the features of this little cottage in La Jolla Shores! The owner Marilyn has been wonderful to deal with. Close to the beach, restaurants and other shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F., Atlanta

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

True Gem in La Jolla Shores

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay - the place is perfect and in a great location. Short distance to the Main Street and a few blocks from the beach - can’t beat it. Everything is comfortable and I felt at home almost immediately. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

another perfect stay

I believe it is our fourth year coming back to this cottage. It is perfectly located - while only steps from the main drag of La Jolla Shores and a 5 minute walk to the beach, the street is quiet. The cottage and small patio and garden are beautifully maintained and very comfortable. The front gets sun all morning and the patio sun in the afternoon. Best of all are the lovely hosts who always make us feel welcome and are available to answer questions. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Lovely beach holiday!

A beautiful property with well appointed spaces and comfortable beds! La Jolla shores within steps with amazing restaurants and coffee shops! Marilyn is excellent with communication! Garage was wonderful to have as was a holiday weekend and beach was busy. Would definitely stay there again! Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

great cottage and location

This cottage was exactly as advertised. Clean, comfortable, quiet, and walking distance to restaurants and the La Jolla Shores. Marilyn was quick and clear in her communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Adorable place in awesome location

For our family of 3 (2 adults and 1 teen), this property was the perfect size. We walked to coffee and then down by the ocean every morning and then back to hang out at the patio table and enjoy the breeze. The unit was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Another great year

We love this house. It is pretty, clean, super comfortable, and convenient to restaurants and the beautiful La Jolla Shores beach. The owners are very responsive and helpful. We will be back next year. Arriving back feels like "coming home!"
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Favorite place to rent in La Jolla

This property is perfect, and the second time we have stayed. It accommodates our family of 4 perfectly. We have two young kids and the fenced-in front yard is lovely. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The beds are comfy. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael J.

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

Perfect home in a perfect location

My wife and I and our two boys (9 and 7yo) had a great time. The home is a perfect size for our family and the outdoor spaces (front yard, interior court yard) were great additional spaces we took advantage of. It's a short walk to the beach, which we made every day, and an even shorter walk to the restaurants, cafes, retail. The beds were comfortable and clean, everything is as advertised. We would come back again (and again)!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Wonderful cozy cottage

This cottage is beautiful, clean and has everything you need. Complete with fire pit to make s’mores. Beautifully decorated as well. Great location. 5-10 min walk to beach. Perfect for family of 4. There is space for everyone to spread out if they want alone time. Lots of toiletries provided as well as plenty of towels
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C., Newton, MA USA

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

La Jolla Shores Gem

We've been staying at Marilyn's cottage for 8 or 9 years and it continues to be one of our favorite rental properties. The cottage is small but well laid out, with plenty of privacy between bedrooms and ample storage. We love the outdoor space for morning coffee and afternoon happy hours and the close proximity to town and beautiful La Jolla Shores beach. The house is always spotless and Marilyn is very responsive and helpful. We look forward to returning year after year.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron S.

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

Overall Good Stay

The location is fantastic, very close to the beach and restaurants. We had to do some cleaning in the kitchen, the floors and the outdoor furniture had a lot of cobwebs/dirt. The beds and linens were great. The couch is pretty uncomfortable though and replacing would make the house more comfortable. Overall, it was a nice stay, but thought the place could use some TLC.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

fantastic cottage and location

This was our second time staying here. The cottage is clean, comfortable, quiet, and walking distance to restaurants and La Jolla Shores. Great communication. A small issue arose while staying there this time, as sometimes happens even in very well taken care of houses, and Marilyn and Greg were extraordinarily quick to respond and resolve. Only minor suggestion is that the feather bed topper doesn't quite fit the king bed, and might consider replacing or removing - but this is a very minor point and the bed was comfortable regardless. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn

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We are enthusiastic five-star travelers who appreciate that YOUR holidays are precious, and we delight in providing what you expect from your luxury vacation stay. Greg has been La Jolla's top real estate agent for over 40 years and Marilyn works as his Marketing Associate. We are dedicated to ensuring you an upscale experience in our La Jolla Shores home.

Why they chose this property

Located just around the corner from La Jolla Shores Village's best restaurants and the beach, this mid-century modern gem was ready for a full renovation. A duplex attached by a thick block wall joining two separate courtyard patios, the two, one-level cottages are bright, open and fresh throughout. Seamless indoor-outdoor living in a superb location!

What makes this property unique

- Indoor-outdoor enjoyment with two private outdoor living areas
- Superb, quiet location in the heart of La Jolla Shores
- Bright, open interiors
- One-level ease

Languages:

English, Spanish

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