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3BR Ocean View Family Retreat

Holiday home with kitchen, near La Jolla Cove

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Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Windansea Beach
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

3BR Ocean View Family Retreat

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Enter this two-story, 1,300-square-foot home and find yourself in a light beach living room area with lots of comfortable seating from which to enjoy the fireplace and large wall-mounted smart TV. Adjacent to the living room area is a colorfully accented dining area with seating for guests and a kitchen bar with additional seating, making it easy for everyone to eat together. The first-floor balcony right off the kitchen has a new gas grill, a sitting area, and a pleasant view of the ocean.

The modern kitchen features all-new stainless steel appliances, a gas stove and oven, and a walk-in pantry with a highchair for children. This home features two upstairs primary bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, both with a shower and bathtub. One primary bedroom is furnished with a smart TV while the other has a balcony with two chairs and more views of the ocean. These bedrooms also boast newly-installed drop-leaf desks and make great spaces for catching up on remote work. The downstairs bedroom includes a half-bath off the living room. All beds and bathrooms are furnished with premiere linens for your comfort.

Additional amenities include a full-size laundry room with a washer and dryer. There are also boogie boards, wetsuits, beach chairs and both adult and child beach bikes available for your use. WiFi is also provided.

Perfect location for beach activities - spend your time relaxing on the world-famous Windansea Beach just a block away. Just steps from the front door, you'll find a local retail area with coffee, restaurants, and shops. Easy to explore and enjoy La Jolla Village, just a short walk away. Freeway access is not too far away if you choose to enjoy any of San Diego’s world-class attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, and so much more.

Everything has been designed to be both comfortable and convenient. You just walk in, add the food and fun, and have a great time to create lasting family memories. Come enjoy your vacation and create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime in this wonderful slice of paradise.


THINGS TO KNOW
This home has a 16 steps staircase to the front door so it may not be appropriate for everyone.
This home does not include air conditioning, but there are ceiling fans throughout for your comfort.
There is recreational equipment in the garage for your enjoyment. The owners do not accept liability for any injuries while using this equipment.
This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental agreement includes a zero-tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy, and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced.

Reservations for this home will not be refunded if canceled within 60 days of arrival.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting 'Yes' to pets.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 compact vehicle, and free street parking for larger vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Property Registration Number STR-02550L, 602001

About the area

La Jolla

Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, is home to this holiday home. Port of San Diego and Torrey Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum. Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo are not to be missed.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bird Rock - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rigoberto's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3BR Ocean View Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 3BR Ocean View Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR Ocean View Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR Ocean View Family Retreat located?

Located in Beach Barber Tract, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Windansea Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 107 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location so close to the beach. Very well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Love the place! Amazing location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is awesome -- easy walk down to the beach as well as restaurants and a market. Also just a few minutes by car into the heart of La Jolla and down to Bird Rock and Pacific Beach.The included bikes, beach chairs, and beach toys were great. It was a very nice and convenient stay for our family and wouldn't hesitate to rebook if our travels bring us back to La Jolla again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Great Location

Great property just a short walk to Windansea Beach. Lots to do in the La Jolla area or just a short drive to other areas of San Diego. Check in was easy and the owners were highly communicative on everything we might need to know. House comes stocked with everything you need for the week and check out was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My ONLY issue was that window blinds would bang on the windows with the window open or with the fan on. Not terribly bad, but when you are sleeping, it can be an issue if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Amazing house and location

Joel’s house is perfect. Clean, super convenient and very comfortable. Walkable to beach and restaurants. Perfect La Jolla get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

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

Girls Trip

Joel was a great host and communication was excellent. Street parking is definitely hit or miss and garage parking is definitely better for compact cars. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was great. We loved the location and ease of getting to the beach. We appreciated all of the items that were stored in the garage for our use on the beach. We ran into an issue with the upstairs ceiling fans not working. The host and property manager were very good with communication. The fans were not fixed while we were there, but it sounded like they were scheduled to be replaced the day after we left. Hopefully, all is well with those now. Parking in the garage was very tight, but with a smaller car, it worked out. It was a beautiful condo, and we enjoyed our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

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

La Jolla Beach Trip

Great well appointed place. Had beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and bikes. Short walk to the beach, as well as several places to eat. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

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

Fantastic family-friendly beach house

An easy two block walk directly to the beach, this house was exactly what we needed. Extra nice to have touches include clear instructions for check-in, beach toys and towels provided, and phenomenal water pressure in the showers. Thank you for a great vacation experience for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

Loved our stay

We loved our stay at this townhouse - just steps from a beautiful beach, in my opinion one of the most beautiful california beaches. Donna, the host, has literally thought of everything, even extra toothbrushes. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but wish i would have gone more with a view for the price.

I picked 5his one for the bicycles which tires were flat and wouldnt hold air. Great host!! Hard to park a SUV. Was close to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

The property was perfect. Very clean, well stocked, quiet, comfortable, and the owner is fabulous.

We had a great time in La Jolla. The property was perfectly located to everything, and the nieghborhood is really quiet. The house was really comfortable, clean, and well stocked. The bikes were a lot of fun too. Windasea Beach was quiet and not crowded. The only thing we had to do was have a good time. Donna made everything simple, and was always available for help and questions. We will definitely stay there again when we return to La Jolla.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dan j.

fantastic vacation home

Location - 3 minute walk to Windansea Beach. fun to watch surfers, not super crowded, unique rock formations. short walk to good places to eat and either very short drive or good walk to lots of others. We really liked this area, not super crowded like Pacific Beach or even LaJolla Shores. Quiet - we slept with all the windows wide open and heard nothing. this is not a party area House - very comfortable and roomy. 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 down. Kitchen is fantastically stocked, everything you think you might need is already here. 2 1/2 baths make things very easy when you have lots of people. Host - great communication both before trip and once in house. There are notes everywhere on how to operate things and where things are located. Overall - I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone, even my family or best friends. Unlike so many vacation houses that are basically the shell of a place with 4 plates, and not much else - this house has it all. It is like you are stepping into a good friends house who is letting you use it for a weekend. When we arrived we were thinking we would have a long list of things to get at the store to make our stay happen. Instead we ended up needing nothing except food. Fantastic place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Teresa A., Elk Grove, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place but check in needs improvement

Overall the stay was grood as it is a very nice property. Everything in description is accurate as it relates to many steps leading to entrance of property. So if traveling with anyone who has difficulty with steps be warned. We had a very bad experience checking in. Because of flight delays we didn’t arrive to property until 8:00 pm. There were no outside lights on so it was pitch dark. We had to use our cell phone lights to find path to property. Next issue we experienced was that the code they sent to unlock the door did not work. I called the number several times before I got someone. We went through three codes none of which worked. So they had to send a local person to come out to let us in. Because we had to wait for the local person to arrive we couldn’t leave to pick up my husband who was coming in on later flight. So he had to Uber to the property. We waited in our car for about 1.5 hours from time we arrived at property before we were able to get in. Other than the first day horrible experience the property served our purpose. Not sure if we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

Ocean view family retreat

This home was perfect for our family vacation. My grandsons had room to play and their own spaces. The home was clean and well stocked. It was a short walk to the beach and short drives to area attractions. We could all relax in a family setting. Joel was responsive and easy to work with. We all highly recommend this home as a great way to have a family vacation in La Jolla
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

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

Perfect short stay!

My sister and our kids stayed for two nights to be at a family wedding in La Jolla. The condo, which features three bedrooms and two stories, was perfect for our needs. Having two full bathrooms upstairs allowed us to get ready comfortably. It was just a short walk to the beach, and one of the upstairs rooms offered a lovely view of the water. The place was very cute! We found street parking without any issues, and the condo also has a garage for a compact car. The host provided board games, and the kitchen and bathrooms were well-equipped with all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Perfect Family Beach Vacation

Everything about this property was perfect for our family of 4's beach vacation. The property is beautiful, the location is perfect. The garage was a snug fit for our Toyota Highlander, but there was easy street parking so it wasn't an issue. The house was stocked with everything we needed - bikes, bike helmets, bike locks, wetsuits, sand toys, boogie boards. I could not recommend this property more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Figette A.

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

Relaxation

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this beautiful townhome. We were able to charge our Tesla in the garage. It was within 2 minute walking distance to the Wet Sand Beach and 10 minute drive to La Jolla Shores, 15 minute drive to Mission Beach and Sea World. Everything was close. Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, and Towels were provided. Must bring your own beach towel. However, the location did provide boogie board, skin board, surf board, bike cruisers, wet suits for kids and adults, sand castle toys, a wagon to haul all that in it. Checking in and out was easy and response time for any concerns was quick. We definitely will be keeping this one in our books.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great beach stay!

Visited San Diego with our family and had a wonderful time at this property! Quick walk to the beach, family friendly (all the kid things to make travel easy), and electric car charging for our rental car. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Family time at the beach

The house was perfect and well stocked . Extra bonus was it had bikes , surf boards and chairs . For sure coming back !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desirre A.

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

You can hear the waves

Overall well appointed. Easy access to the beach. Walkable to restaurants. Easy communication. Dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Beautiful Place/location

We were in La Jolla for our son’s wedding. Had never been in southern California so I didn’t really have an idea if the location was good or bad. But upon arrival we realized it was going to exceeded expectations. The rental home was essentially perfect. If there was one negative it was the parking situation. If you don’t have a small car, parking in the garage is going to be difficult. But that situation is not native to the rental. Parking is limited pretty much anywhere in La Jolla. Another benefit is that the beach is a few minutes walk from the rental. And a beautiful beach it is. The landlord was very courteous and responsive. Communication was never a problem. In short, I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Cute and Clean Home Away from Home

This property looks just like the pictures—vibrant, beachy and clean. We had two couple and three kids age 10-19 and it worked out perfectly. Lots of tools in the kitchen to cook and some fun nearby restaurants and a neighborhood market. The beach was a short walk—great for watching surfers brave the waves. Felt at home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Exactly what we needed

Great location, communication and super comfortable home for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joel Mallory

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I love this area and want you to enjoy it as much as I do! If you have any questions or need recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm happy to share my favorite spots and help make your stay a great one.

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