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Historic 3BR Bungalow | Steps to La Jolla Cove

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Relax in this stylish, modern living room featuring vibrant accent chairs, and a large flat-screen TV for the ultimate movie night.
Wake up to breathtaking, unobstructed views of the sparkling ocean and swaying palms, the ultimate coastal backdrop for your stay.
Unwind in a cozy window, as natural light fills the room and creates a calm, inviting atmosphere.
This bedroom offers a cozy escape with plenty of natural light and character. Featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and original architectural charm.
Experience effortless indoor-outdoor living, from the stylish lounge to a private, sun-drenched patio, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Children's Pool Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Historic 3BR Bungalow | Steps to La Jolla Cove

Summary:

Welcome to The Independent! An absolute dream home in the most highly sought‑after location of San Diego — La Jolla Cove. You will feel at home and never want to leave this thoughtfully designed and renovated space. The entire historic home has been meticulously, professionally redesigned and updated.

• Steps to La Jolla Cove Park and Children’s Pool

• Professionally designed and renovated historic home

• Detached 3‑bedroom, 2.5‑bath home with ocean views



The Space:

KEY FEATURES:

★ Detached 3‑bedroom, 2.5‑bath home

★ Spacious living room + dining area with peak‑a‑boo ocean views

★ King bed + 2 full beds (sleeps 6)

★ Full kitchen with appliances and cookware

★ Washer/dryer in unit

★ Small garage parking space (7ft wide x 6ft high x 16ft deep)



THE HOME:

• Detached single‑family home (back home of two on lot)

• Large open kitchen, bright living room, dining area with ocean views

• Bedrooms upstairs: 1 King + 2 Full beds

• Stacked washer/dryer in living area

• Expansive living room window (does not open)

• Two stories; stairs required for entry



Standout Amenities:

★ Professionally redesigned historic home

★ Peak‑a‑boo ocean views from dining and bedroom windows

★ Prime La Jolla Cove location near seals, beaches, and dining



NEARBY SAN DIEGO SITES:

★ San Diego Zoo – ~12 miles, ~25 minutes by car

★ Balboa Park – ~12 miles, ~25 minutes by car

★ Convention Center (Gaslamp) – ~13 miles, ~30 minutes by car

★ SeaWorld San Diego – ~8 miles, ~15 minutes by car

★ Cabrillo National Monument – ~15 miles, ~30 minutes by car

★ La Jolla Cove Park – ~0.2 miles, ~5 minutes walk



LOCAL CLASSICS:

Coffee:

• Better Buzz Coffee – 0.3 miles, ~6 min walk

• La Jolla Cove Coffee Shop – 0.4 miles, ~8 min walk

• Pannikin La Jolla – 0.5 miles, ~10 min walk



Bars:

• The Spot – 0.3 miles, ~6 min walk

• Hennessey’s Tavern – 0.4 miles, ~8 min walk

• George’s at the Cove Bar – 0.5 miles, ~10 min walk



Restaurants:

• George’s at the Cove – 0.5 miles, ~10 min walk

• Eddie V’s Prime Seafood – 0.4 miles, ~8 min walk

• The Cottage La Jolla – 0.6 miles, ~12 min walk

• Duke’s La Jolla – 0.6 miles, ~12 min walk



Parks/Beaches:

• La Jolla Cove Park – 0.2 miles, ~5 min walk

• Children’s Pool Beach – 0.3 miles, ~6 min walk

• La Jolla Shores – ~1.5 miles, ~5 min drive

• Windansea Beach – ~2 miles, ~7 min drive



Guest Access:

• Exclusive use of the entire home

• Self check‑in with Smart Locks and custom 4‑digit code



The Neighborhood:

★ Exclusive La Jolla Cove — seals, beaches, parks, and breathtaking vistas

★ Steps to world‑renowned dining and shopping

★ Historic, highly sought‑after location in San Diego



Getting Around:

• WalkScore rating of 95 — “Walker’s Paradise”

• Ride share services readily available

• Short drive to Downtown San Diego, Airport, Convention Center, Gaslamp Quarter



Other Things to Note:

• Detached home (back home of two on lot)

• Shared walkway only; full exclusivity of space otherwise

• Washer/dryer in unit

• Small garage parking space (7ft wide x 6ft high x 16ft deep)

• Expansive living room window does not open

• Strict policies: no pets, no smoking, no parties/events

• Pets: Not permitted

• Smoking: Not permitted

• Noise Awareness: Quiet, respectful noise levels required

• Events: Not permitted



By confirming this booking, all guests and any attendees of hosted events expressly agree to abide by the San Diego Good Neighbor Guidelines: guests are expected to follow all laws, be respectful, and maintain the residential character of the neighborhood and noise ordinance.



Guests also assume full responsibility for any personal injury, illness, or damage that may occur during their stay.



Interaction with Guests:

• Guests often prefer privacy, but we pride ourselves on creating the best guest experience possible. Always available if you need anything.

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About the area

La Jolla

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Belmont Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Children's Pool Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaling Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Coq - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duke's La Jolla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬5 min walk

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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Location
The home was incredibly central and in just a perfect location for La Jolla. Loved the privacy despite the central location too, it felt quiet and peaceful. I'd happily come back to this rental, it was a great stay for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, nicely decorated, comfortable beds, in the heart of La Jolla.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DONALD J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and everything was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, easy communication with our host, and great decor! We were even able to fit our minivan in the garage, which was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Location Location

Great property. Easy walk to the ocean. Easy walk to shopping, restaurants, and bars. And as close as it is to everything, it was really quiet at night for sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Perfect Location!

My family of 4, 2 adults and 2 tweens really enjoyed this property. It was the perfect size for us. Really well decorated, with comfy beds and relaxing space. It is the perfect location with access to the beach and right by all the shops and restaurants! We had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful location and modern, clean home

Was clean, comfortable, modern with KEY location! So nice and well kept. Perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Girls Weekend!

We spent a long weekend in La Jolla & it was fabulous! This was the perfect house! The house was beautiful & very clean!!! I cannot say enough about how fabulous the location is! We were within walking distance to so many shops, restaurants & the cove. And the communication from Cody & the team was great! They checked in before & after we arrived to make sure everything was good. We definitely will be back to stay here!! Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Perfect Stay in La Jolla

We were blown away by the attention to detail in this home. The design and layout, the personality of the rooms and spaces, the accessibility to the beach, shops and coves. Even the selection of books found around the house were incredibly interesting, beautiful and appropriate to the space and the home. We had four kids there and everything felt perfectly cozy, with plenty of room to spread out between six of us. We have never enjoyed a space more than this one. The only regret we had was that we couldn't stay longer. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian J.

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

Great stay

Great location. Just as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatty S.

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

Quick weekend into La Jolla

Pristine property with great location. Shops, restaurants, and La Jolla cove are within a 1-2 minute walk. Kids love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Perfect location - beautiful home

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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