Enchanting Whimsical Cottage by the Sea

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A kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel stove, and a window with a view.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush plants and a large tree.
A paved pathway leading to a street with cars, surrounded by greenery and a building with a white fence.
A green door with a white decorative element, a potted plant, and a small shelf with books and decorative items.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden floor, and a green accent wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Main Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach,, CA
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Heisler Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Laguna Beach

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Downtown Laguna Beach, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach. Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are not to be missed. 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 and cycling nearby.
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Map
Laguna Beach,, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Laguna Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Heisler Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 22 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Laguna Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yuzu - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Whimsical Cottage by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Enchanting Whimsical Cottage by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Whimsical Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Whimsical Cottage by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Whimsical Cottage by the Sea located?

Located in Downtown Laguna Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach, Main Beach Park and Cleo Street Beach. Laguna Art Museum and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also within 15 minutes.

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. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in Laguna

We enjoyed our stay; the cottage had everything we could need for five adults for a five night stay. The on-site washer/dryer and beach chairs were much appreciated. Loved the convenience of walking to the beach, shops and restaurants. We highly recommend and plan to return next time in Southern California.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Tree

The outdoor lounge area beneath an amazing old tree is one of the most relaxing spots I’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect Staycation

We spent a 4 nights at this lovely cottage, for a family vacation. The place looked just like the photos on the website, was very clean, and very nicely furnished.The house has LOTS of good beach towels and equipment ( umbrellas, boogie board, sand toys) and the beach is just a short walk away. It was convenient to everything; we rarely used the car. We hopped on the free bus to get around town and to the Sawdust Festival. Great back yard for BBQ'ing and a fire pit for S'mores! And well-stocked kitchen. Very comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. This house is in a great location, close to everything. I enthusiastically recommend this house, and hope to stay in it again myself. Thanks, Renée, we enjoyed your house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Victoria was an awesome guest. She treated our cottage as if it were her own. We definitely recommend her to other hosts and would love to have her visit us again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Don’t stay here!

The place was inaccurately represented. Roof had a plastic tarp. Listing showed air conditioning there wasn’t any. Oven totally unusable. Terrible condition of property. We left 15 days early of a 30 day stay because of the condition. Returned two days later someone else was staying there even though we were still paying. Renter refused to refund us.
Stayed 33 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We loved this property. Great home. Location was the best part. So easy to get to beach, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another stay in the Enchanting Whimsical Ocean Cottage

This is our third stay in this cottage in the last five years, and we are planning to re-up for next year as well. The cottage is comfortable and well-equipped and is only a short walk from everything important to make our stay in Laguna Beach enjoyable: a grocery story, the beach and the walking trail, the restaurants, the shops, and the Farmer's Market. They only thing we needed was a longer stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and lovely fun cottage

Easy walk to the beach, downtown, and good restaurants. Off street parking a big bonus.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach Bungalow

Wow! Such a sweet stay, we enjoyed the great location, comfortable beds and the ample space to relax after a day wandering the beaches. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage in a wonderful location

This home was very comfortable for my family and the close proximity to the beach as well as to a handful of shops and restaurants was an added bonus. The home was well equipped and very cozy. We also quite enjoyed the backyard setting complete with a bbq grill and a lovely garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2021
Thank you Lisa, we would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

We had such an amazing time staying at the cottage. It was perfect size for our family and the location was close to town, restaurants, and beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location in Laguna Beach

The property is a great location in Laguna Beach. Very walkable to the downtown area and to the beach. Communication regarding check in process was a bit delayed, but owner/manager may have had an off day. Some cons I would say are: - Some toiletries were half used and the rugs had animal hair on it upon check in. Not what you want to be feeling as far as cleanliness during co-vid. Outdoor table in backyard had used/burnt cigarettes on it as well. - House is old and charming, but with that comes windows that don’t lock securely and an overall feeling of not being super secure at night (which made us feel uneasy having two small kids in the house). Additionally, you get the musty smell of an older house which was mitigated with all the windows/doors opened when we got there. - Wish house had a book on how all things worked. We couldn’t figure out how to use tv in the bedroom, but that wasn’t a huge deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Laguna cottage

I don't have a lot of comparisons because I have not stayed in Laguna previously but this seemed like a nice place for a vacation. Location is excellent - walking distance to basically everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

The house was cozy and in a perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Covid Laguna visit

Great place and very spacious. Nice outdoor sitting. Close to beach and downtown shops. Would highly recommend a stay to anyone!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Birthday weekend

Excellent location. House was well stocked. Enjoyed walking to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

I was pleasantly surprised by how great the location of this house was. It’s close to the beach and downtown and not far from the HIP zone. The home is comfortable and well equipped for making meals or going to the beach. We especially enjoyed hanging out in the front yard at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage in great location!

The location of this cottage was perfect to easily walk to the beach and restaurants. Cottage was spacious, very comfortable beds, and such charming and tastefully done decor. It was very clean and organized. Every detail in place for whatever supplies one would need for beach fun or cooking. Even the laundry space was immaculate! We will return! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean, cute cottage located very near beach. Easy walk to coffee, restaurants, grocery stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little gem!

I loved my time here. It's the perfect location, with a quick 5 minute walk to shops and restaurants overlooking the ocean! Love this place!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage close to everything in town and main beach. Three bathrooms, good for family.

Would come back and stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Laguna Cottage

Very impressed for aour 2 day stay in beautiful Laguna Beach - Cottage is adorable!!. Beds very comfortable/check in and check out very easy. Recommend to anyone who wants proximity to beach and downtown Laguna Beach shopping district
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy cottage

This cottage is a gem! It is super clean and stocked, the bedrooms are roomy with really comfy beds, and the location is ideal to everything. My group of girls have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent SoCal cottage

What good fortune to find and book this property for our Laguna Beach vacation. The location couldn't be better for taking in the Pageant of the Masters, the Sawdust Festival and the shops and restaurants in central LB. The house is just as pictured, and more adorable in person. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms and spacious living and dining areas were perfect for our group of three women, and the kitchen was ample and very cute. The front courtyard is great for sitting and backyard could be fabulous with some fresher landscaping. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming good location

This house was perfect for 6 adults. It is older which was fine with us but you might not expect it. We had great weather but if it had been hotter it might have been a concern. Not all the windows opened. The location can’t be beat. Plenty of places to sit inside and out. Front porch was a beautiful back drop for our family pictures before we headed out to a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect!

We loved the house and location. Rooms and bathrooms were plenty big and comfortable, while overall the interior seemed small, it’s perfectly designed and beautifully decorated. Plenty of everything provided. Would definite choose it on a future trip!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019
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