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La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage

Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to La Jolla Beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, La Jolla Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Birch Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage

This charming cottage is steps to La Jolla Shores beach, restaurants and all the activities. The fabulous location can't be beat...Shops and numerous restaurants are steps away plus all the amenities of the beach. This cozy cottage offers 2 bedrooms, one with a large King bed and the other with two twins. Charming private courtyard and spacious rear deck offer great outdoor space to enjoy. The village is within walking distance or a few minutes by car. Come enjoy everything La Jolla Shores has to offer.

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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
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
Please do not put sandy towels or clothes in washing machine
Please do not unplug TV, cable box or router

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR-01732L, 630268

About the area

La Jolla

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in La Jolla Shores, a neighbourhood in La Jolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Beach and La Jolla Cove, while USS Midway Museum and Belmont Park are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. With jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 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) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sea And Sky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brockton Villa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Marine Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Jolla B & T Club Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage located?

Located in La Jolla Shores, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego. La Jolla Cove is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the beach and dining, the two twin beds in the 2nd bedroom was great for the kids. Kitchen had just about everything we needed and the picnic table outside was nice to eat at. Family room for TV time was comfortable also.The host was great at communication and even let us know the bathroom drains weren't working so well and he was going to remodel the bathroom in October of 2025 and get all new drains in. This was great because the shower drain was a problem for us, pretty smelly and gross, so glad future guests won't have that issue.Neighborhood was quiet despite being so close to everything, kept the windows open in July and was nice and quiet. It does have window AC units in the living room and the back bedroom. The windows and window treatments are pretty old school and hard to open and close. However we understood with this vintage of a home.We'd stay there again and probably will next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

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

Clean and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay and would happily book it again. The house is an easy and short walk to the beach. There was a playground on the beach where we spent many happy hours. Beach chairs, buckets, and towels were all provided, and we generally found everything we needed. John was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. He generously offered us an early check-in and even a late check out. Check in was seamless and check-out instructions were the least complicated of any place we’ve ever stayed. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill J., Texas

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

La Jolla

Amazing location and great place with all needs met!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie S.

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

Excellent location and property

We had a wonderful 5-day/4-night stay. Everything was as shown in listing. Location was perfect a 1/2 block to restaurants and market, 1.5 blocks to the beach! Beds were comfy, A/C worked great, kitchen was stocked. We’d 100% stay here again on our next visit. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Clean and convenient

John’s place was in a great location! Super close to restaurants and beach. Everything was clean and it had everything we needed for a quick getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ian C., Bellingham, USA

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

Awesome Location

John’s place was great. It had everything we needed for a week at the beach with the kids. The location is perfect. Nice and quiet and private, while only steps from great restaurants and the beach. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beach getaway

I had a great time. The location was perfect and the house was spotless. The host was very accomodating. Beds were comfortable and we so close to some great restaurants and the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Phoenix

Our favorite home away in La Jolla, comfy, convenient, perfect!

Mothers day long weekend, we walked to beach, to Piatti, and all our fav local haunts. They are steps away. Our warmest, most comfortable stay yet!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L., Where do you live?

Great location!

Very clean, cute decorations, and thoughtful touches throughout the cottage. A lot of privacy too! Can be warm but the owner provided several small fans. We love being so close to the beach and restaurants! We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joan R., Chapel Hill, NC USA

Return visit to a great little beach cottage

I was pleased to return to this comfortable, convenient rental for a recent business trip to San Diego. It's a great value for a week-long stay, and John, the owner, is accessible, friendly, and responsive. I'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P., Issaquah, Washington

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

Excellent stay in La Jolla

This trip was enjoyable from start to finish! John was a pleasure to work with and he was so accommodating. We stayed here with our 2 small children, the house was beautiful and had everything we needed. It was so. Wonderful to have restaurants and the beach just a short walk away. Looking forward to staying here again next time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Naperville, IL

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

Loved this home in La Jolla Shores!

We had a great stay in this wonderful property in La Jolla Shores! The home was roomy, clean, & beautifully decorated. We absolutely loved the private outdoor spaces & spent plenty of time reading & relaxing in the beautiful courtyard! The home was close to lots of shops & restaurants and only a couple of blocks from the beautiful beach. John was super responsive & easy to work with & we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Location, location, location!

Perfect place for a visit to San Diego. Our kids took a week of surf lessons at La Jolla Shores beach and could walk there on their own. Unit was exactly as advertised, and parking spot was not that difficult to get in and out of. The unit was clean and perfectly met our needs - so close to a bunch of good restaurants. The walled in outdoor spaces were lovely, The only small negatives were no a/c in the 2nd bedroom (just a fan, but would get cool if door left open) and the bathroom could use some updating. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great Place in Great Neighborhood!

This property is in a safe neighborhood, close to shopping, dining, and the beach. The beds are comfortable, the property had all the supplies we needed, and we enjoyed the private patio. Our vehicle didn't fit in the garage (FJ Cruiser with surfboards loaded on top) and the driveway was too narrow for parking without blocking garage access for the other side of the duplex, but we had no problem finding parking on the street. Definitely would recommend this property, and we'll keep it in mind for future stays!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Charming bungalow could use some TLC

The duplex is cute and charming and in a great location. There’s a long narrow driveway and a shared garage space available however we were unable to use it since the other renter had a large SUV that didn’t allow enough space to get by. We asked the manager, John, for assistance, however the other tenant wouldn’t compromise so we had to search for street parking in a popular beach location. I think a more accurate description of the parking feature would be “tandem parking”.The sheets in the master bedroom were sandy as was the bathroom mat. I’d recommend replacing the shower head as it’s too low in height. I’d also recommend adding a few sauce pans as there were only 2 big pots to cook in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Effect location, private outdoor spaces

What we appreciated most was being so close to the bustling restaurant area and the beach, yet the property was so so peaceful. There is a private rear deck/ patio with really tall shrubs on on one side, and seating. We ate our breakfast there most mornings ( take out from Brick and Bell) and watched hummingbirds, and our daughter worked on her laptop in the private front yard ( while connected to the house wifi). We had never been to San Diego before and after we got here and explored La Jolla vs LaJolla Shores, I was so happy we ended up in La Jolla Shores. This was a great home base for day trips. Also, if you planning to go on a kayak tour, you cannot beat this location. The owner was very responsive to my questions and we hope to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was very conveniently located for walking to the beach and/or restaurants for dining out. Indoor and outdoor space was neat and clean. appreciated the hose out front for extra rinsing off of sandy children after a day at the beach. Kitchen was stocked with all basic essentials. Plenty of towels. we appreciated the beach wagon and buggie boards as well. in home washer and dryer was also essential for a week long stay. my only recommendatiosn would be to add a bath mat to the bathroom and maybe a swifter to the cleaning closet. as neat as we try to be, kids sometimes just accumulate crumbs. would/will definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

BRETT M.

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

Look elsewhere. Dirty. Not well equipped. Read full review.

We cut our stay 6 days short at this property after 24 hours and moved to another location. The property is dirty. Sleeping pillows have stains all over them. Take the cases off and check. Sleeping blankets were dirty and stained. Bathroom sink backflows with dirty water when other water sources are on. The location is great, and that is why I am guessing this has so many high-star reviews. I contacted the owner to address some items and our desire to leave early. He was very rude and dismissive of the issues and told me I was being unreasonable (that the pillows and blankets were stained and dirty - many pillows didn't even have pillowcases). Open outlets not covered in the kids room with exposed wires, entire place needs a deep cleaning. You can tell this has been rented hard. If you are just going for a "cheap" place to stay this is a good fit for you. If you want something of some level of quality. Look elsewhere. I have never shorted a vacation rental stay ever and I am in the hospitality/vacation rental business - I am not leaving an unjust review on this. Trying to save another family from needing to find new accommodations. If you book this location, ask the owner if he has replaced pillows, washed comforters, blankets, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at La Jolla Shores Beqch Cottage- great location, easy access to water sports and lots of dining options in a great walkable neighborhood. Clean, cute beach cottage with accurate listing. The hosts are great communicators and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place to stay when in San Diego!We enjoyed the quiet beach cottage which is only around the corner from any time of food and/or drink establishment.Two blocks from the beach and a great walk able neighborhood makes this a place we would come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable. Met our needs perfectly. Only concern was parking. It's tight access so if you have a larger car (we do) it's a bit of a challenge. The overall experience was great and it being walking distance to the beach and bars and restaurants was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

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

Great stay in awesome location

Access the beach, restaurants, bars within walking distance. Awesome location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Cozy La Jolla rental - walk to beach

We loved staying at this cute little La Jolla house. It was well equipped and had everything we needed. This was our first time visiting San Diego and we loved the area so much, we spent much of our time in the area. We saw the seals at the Children's Beach, did a Kayak tour in the La Jolla Cove (walked there), and watched sunsets on the beach (walked). It was chilly for our visit but we were warm and cozy in the house. We took advantage of the kitchen, making small meals and laundry, as this was part 2 of a longer trip. John, the owner was a pleasure to interact with and always responded right away. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great spot!

Awesome location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

UCSD visit

We had a great stay visiting our daughter at college. The house was a great escape for her for the weekend and she even got her laundry done. We enjoyed tidal pooling and checking out the beach during the king tide. The neighborhood was very quiet this time of year and great for morning walks. We cooked meals and the kitchen was supplied with the all necessary equipment and some essentials like salt pepper and oil. But we also enjoyed a couple of restaurants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by John

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La Jolla Shores residents for 25+ years. Laleh is a local realtor and John is a retired Banker.

Why they chose this property

Location is amazing!

What makes this property unique

Wonderful location! Steps to shops, restaurants and the beach. Private location with secluded courtyard entrance.
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