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Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews!

Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to La Jolla Beach

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Private kitchen
Walk down a citrus-lined path toward the fountain to find your entry patio!
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Shores Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews!

Live like a lucky local in your uber-clean, super-private mid-century cottage just steps to La Jolla Shores Beach, seaside parks, and Avenida de la Playa’s “Shores Village’s” shops, restaurants, and bike, surf and kayak rentals and one mile from "The Village," La Jolla's version of our "downtown." With a private patio fire bowl, hospital-quality UVC Germicidal Light HVAC, and a great layout for two couples or a family, 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 a 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)

• Secluded entry patio with its umbrella-topped table, surrounded by private, fenced plantings

• 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 Spectrum 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 during high season, (Saturday to Saturday only during 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, [Saturday to Saturday stay blocks during summer high season] 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 space.

• Our to-the-studs renovation was carefully designed with top-of-the-line eco-responsible materials including handcrafted 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
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Please BE SURE TO LEAVE THE GARAGE REMOTE!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 605381, STR-05743L

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

La Jolla

Located in La Jolla Shores, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this cottage is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Beach and La Jolla Cove, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of California, San Diego - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sea & Sky - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brockton Villa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pinpoint Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Marine Room - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded La Jolla Shores Mid-Century Modern, Steps To Beach, 5 Star Reviews! 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 Shores Park and La Jolla Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property that offers everything we need. Always well kept with attentive landlords. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halleh A.

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

La Jolla stay

Great location, walking distance to very cute area with restaurants, coffee shops, short walk to the beach. Hosts were great about communication with us when I had misplaced the code to get in (my fault and they were great about that!). Cute patio isolated from others, we would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emily W.

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

Fantastic location

Great property! Wonderful location with a myriad of restaurants 1-2 blocks away. Quiet street, easy in and out access to activities. The house is quiet and spacious. Awesome layout for a small family! The master bed was the only thing that I’d say needs an update, but it’s still decent. The owners are very gracious and accommodating, and overall, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., Scottsdale, Arizona

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

Our favorite family vacation

Great property! Marilyn is wonderful and we love everything the area has to offer. We have visited multiple times and will definitely be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelly v.

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

Perfect!

Wonderful property and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Absolutely Perfect

The home, the host, the location - everything was perfect for a wonderful family vacation. Thank you, Marilyn, for your hospitality. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom L., Weston, CT

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely area.

The unit is beautifully located in a quaint neighborhood just a few blocks from the beach. The owners were accommodating and the unit was very clean. The only suggestion I have is that the address, contract and check-in process be initiated prior to the day of arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

linda h., denver co

It's all that we imagined

We had such a comfortable, easy, well appointed home away from home. Marilyn was responsive to the ONE question we had and instructions in the house led us to great food spots and entertainment. Walking to the beach each day was the best, the neighborhood was comfy and safe and in case you haven't guessed...........our time in La Jolla was excellent !
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Perfect La Jolla Shores property!

We recently stayed at this perfect cottage for spring break. We are a family of 4 with a 10 year old and a 7 year old. The property is perfectly located to all that La Jolla Shores has to offer - everything was very walkable. The property itself is very well appointed and maintained. The owner has thought of everything and this place is truly first class. The layout is great for a family and we really enjoyed the fire bowl/pit and the courtyard area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

A perfect stay!

Excellent location in La Jolla Shores! Very short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Surprising seclusion in this home, and gorgeous outdoor spaces. The water feature felt very spa-like. Garage parking appreciated. Such thoughtful attention to detail inside the home. I can be a tough critic, but took notes here for my own rental home. Would love to come back ASAP. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

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

Beach Cottage Getaway

Our experience was fantastic. We have a large family (5 children and spouses and 10 grandchildren) and we have rented large vacation homes from the hills of Malibu overlooking the Pacific to ocean homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The La Jolla Beach Cottage is the smallest vacation rental home we have used, but it was perfect for our visit. There were just four adults and the accommodations were perfect. The numerous nearby beach, restaurants and shops made the experience even better. Most importantly, though, the owners (Marilyn and Greg) were responsive to questions we had before and during our stay, and immediately addressed the only issue that arose, and it was extremely minor. The owners handle everything swiftly, reasonably and professionally. If we return to La Jolla and there are just four adults again, our first choice will be the Beach Cottage if it is available.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B., Dunwoody, GA

Best Place to stay in LaJolla Shores

Stayed here for a week starting 6/20/15. I wholeheartedly agree with everything in the review below by Michael H. It's hard to exaggerate how wonderful this house is. Very comfortable for our family of 4. We rent frequently from VRBO, and I have to say that Marilyn is the best, most organized, easy to deal with, any other platitude you want to add here, person that we have rented from. House is very well stocked, which saves you the trouble of getting beach chairs, towels, etc. In the refrigerator there were two Brita containers for filtered drinking water; very nice touch. I would also echo the comment about the nice sheets and comfortable beds. The enclosed private patio area was a great place for our family to hang out and read and the firepit was a huge plus. Every day we asked ourselves "why don't we spend time like this together at home"? This house is so comfortable you almost don't want to leave it. But, you can walk barefoot to the beach, and all of the great shops and restaurants on the Avenida de la Playa are very close. We really enjoyed being able to walk 2 minutes to the Cheese Shop for a breakfast sandwich, dinners at Barbarella and La Osteria, proximity to Torrey Pines golf course, and La Jolla Village. Easy walk to kayak and bike tour operators, which is highly recommended. Parking in La Jolla is always a challenge, but not here where you have the convenience of a garage. I also think being located by the office building is a plus because it reduces tourist traffic and provides a buffer between the house and the street, and is a big reason why it is so quiet at the house. In summary, we loved the house, would stay here again and have recommended to our friends. One day we'll come back and rent both sides.

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One overall amazing experience. Owners were one text away with any questions when it came to getting into the property. From there, it was just a dream - location, lighting, everything was all we could ever ask for. Can't wait to make a trip back next year! Thank y'all!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cottage , it was perfect for us. The beds were amazing, extremely comfy, a well equipped kitchen which we use for a handfull of meals, and fantastic privacy and parking which was especially good. Perfect location, 2 blocks from the La Jolla beach. Also Marilyn was very fast on communication. We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great long weekend visit. House was one of the cleanest we’ve ever rented. Great location blocks from the beach. Lots of meal options within walking distance. Easy access to San Diego, Mission Beach and Seaworld. Having a garage was great because street parking gets filled up quickly. We’re already looking for when we can return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen K.

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

This establishment is well-maintained by its owners, ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors.

Fantastic location, with effortless access to restaurants and the beach. Nestled on a serene and private street. Highly recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage close to the beach.

This cottage is about a 10 minute walk to the beach. It's very quiet and private. My partner and I like to cook and the kitchen is well equipped except for seasoning such as olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs and spices, bring your own! The furniture is modern and the cottage flooring is all tile. It would be nice to have an occasional area rug and soft bath mats in the bathrooms. We struggled with the AC thermostat "Nest" because I've never used one before...Senior citizen challenge!!! I found the master bed "very" comfortable! Bathrooms well equipped with shampoo, facial cleansing wipes etc. Outdoor patio is very nice with a bubbling system in the landscaping. We used the grill, it worked fine. All in all a very nice place to stay for our week at the beach. Thank you to the managers...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

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

Convenient place for our visit to UCSD

Clean, well-located property in walking distance to La Jolla. It was perfect for our family’s visit to UCSD.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Perfection again

This is our 4th stay - it is clean , well appointed and overall just lovely! Marilyn makes checking in a breeze and is available for any issues - but we had none! A perfect location - so close to restaurants and shopping, 3 blocks from the beach! Quiet and private - a perfect getaway in beautiful Lajolla Shores
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody L.

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

Heaven

Excellent location, very well stock and a joy to stay in this home with a wonderful, relaxing patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

Great Stay in La Jolla Shores

Everything is walkable from this cottage-beach, restaurants and shops!! Loved the private patio at home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B., Littleton, CO

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

Beach Vacation

My husband and I stayed with our adult daughter for a few days over Christmas. The house worked perfectly for us - so close to the beach and restaurants. The courtyard was a lovely bonus for sunning, reading or sitting by the fire pit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Toronto

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

Wonderful time at La Jolla Shores

Our family of four loved our stay here- our first time in the area. The cottage is very clean and comfortable and a great layout- a little oasis. We walked to the beach, kayaking and surfing. Marilyn is a responsive and helpful host. We’re already planning when we’ll come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

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

Great Stay

The property was great for the short time me and my family stayed there. Close to all kinds of restaurants and to La Jolla Beach. My niece had her wedding at the pier and reception on the field near the beach. Overall a nice to stay. One spider freaked out my daughter, but she is afraid of spiders and she is 32 years old. Harold
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn

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We are avid five-star travelers who appreciate that your holidays are precious and delight in offering you the qualities necessary for a luxurious vacation stay. Greg has been La Jolla's top real estate broker for over 40 years and Marilyn works as his Marketing Associate-- and 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 wall joining two 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

- Never a need to start your car
- Lovely, private outdoor living areas
- Fantastic, quiet location in the heart of La Jolla Shores
- Bright, open interiors
- One-level ease

Languages:

English, Spanish

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