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The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages

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A small, single-story building with a red door and a yellow exterior.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable chair.
A kitchen with a green tiled backsplash, a red oven, a sink, and a coffee maker.
A cozy living room with a striped sofa, a small round table with a red centerpiece, a chair, and a wooden cabinet.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, a door, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this cottage features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It accommodates 4 guests comfortably. Enjoy views of the sea while being near the beach and close to attractions like Gallery Row and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding.

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Main Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages

Your Own Private Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Garden Compound

This fully restored and renovated cottage is nestled in a private garden compound within a short walk to the village and Main Beach. The cottage has been carefully furnished to meet the needs of discerning traveler's seeking an alternative to hotel lodging.

We have selected very fine art work along with hand crafted furniture to reflect the character and charm of the original art colony of Laguna. The bathroom and kitchen was completely renovated in order to upgrade the facilities and appliances to provide maximum comfort.

Our guests especially enjoy the freedom of walking to virtually all the major attractions in and around Laguna Beach. When they return at the end of the day, they pass through the old wooden gate, walk down the steps into this remarkable garden setting.

We guarantee you will love it here!

Keywords: private cottage, romantic setting

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Deposits are refundable if a cancellation is made before 30 days prior to arrival date. Your refund will be made within 30 days of the cancellation
notice. There will be no refunds issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the arrival date,
or as a result of inclement weather, flight/travel delays or personal emergencies. There is a $25 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 149062, 9900-0400
Property # 971500vb
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

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mystic Hills, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach. Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Doheny State Beach. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also worth visiting.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heisler Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Laguna Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hennessey's Tavern - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Red Cottage-Manzanita Cottages located?

Located in Mystic Hills, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Main Beach, Rivian South Coast Theater and Main Beach Park. Cleo Street Beach 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. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic, cozy cottage

This was an absolutely perfect weekend getaway. Utterly charming, meticulously clean and well cared for, we didn’t want to leave. Sean was a fantastic host, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little oasis in Laguna

Cottage and courtyard are a little oasis. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hillside respite from the hustle and bustle of PCH and downtown Laguna Beach. You feel like you are in your own little beachside garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

My partner and I stayed at the red cottage and on my goodness.Could not have been any better.The host was lovely, very sweet and fast responses.The cottage itself was very
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely old group of cottages and beautiful gardens close to the village of Laguna Beach. Just a small warning to older people—there are steep steps down to the cottages. It’s not easy to lug your suitcase down and up
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as expected

If you were looking for a charm and old world style, this is a terrific option. It’s a small group of cottages with a ton of privacy. Relatively peaceful. Everything worked as expected and felt as expected inside the unit. I would say the only not perfect part was that the air conditioning unit in the living room really did not keep up. The one in the bedroom did well because that was a smaller space. If you’re looking to walk to the main part of town, you can do so from these cottages but keep in mind that Laguna is pretty hilly so it’s not a super easy flat walk. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical cottage

Laguna Beach is a special place and this cottage is the perfect way to experience Laguna’s magic. The details in the cottage take you back in time and give you the vibes of old Hollywood on vacation, but with air conditioning if you need it. We will be back for another stay for sure. We are even going to encourage our friends to join as they can rent one of the 4 cottages on site. It’s simply perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Laguna Cottage

Great cottage for a 4 day get-away. Walking distance to beach and shops, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Casita close to town

Sweet Casita close to town.. Great place to hang out if you don't want to deal with crowds. Quiet courtyard and a parking space. The bathroom is through the bedroom which is why I couldn't have friend stay in pull out couch in living room, but fine for families that don't mind. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life is a ticket to the greatest show on earth.

Charming, wish I would've booked another week. Gardens are beautiful and well kept. Cottages are adorable. One of those places that you wished the walls could talk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a lovely time in Laguna at the Manzanita cottage. Great location and beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn't be more romantic.

This has to be the most charming little collection of five or six cottages. Nice living room with fireplace. Good size closet so clothes and suitcases get put out of the way. Yes the bathroom is small, but its part of the charm. Five or six block walk to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good experience

Property was very quaint, cottage was nice but bathroom is very small and the whole place was a bit musty and had some cobwebs and dust. That said, the cottage suited our needs with a good location for a reasonable price in Laguna. No instructions for how to work the not-so-straightforward heater and fireplace but property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This place is great: Beautiful, quiet, close to the village. The grounds are charming, and the space itself is small, cozy, and comfortable. We booked pretty last-minute, so the place was maybe pricier than we would have liked. Also, a small thing, but there's a toaster oven, a microwave, and some burners in the kitchen, but not a bigger, conventional oven. Those quibbles aside, we plan on staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charming, cozy, comfortable

We were here during an atmospheric river—meaning lots of rain, so we very much enjoyed the fireplace. Manager was very responsive when we needed him. Simply delightful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming & Cozy Red Cottage

Great location , close to town and beach. Very comfortable, fireplace is a nice feature on a cool February evening. Pictures represent the Cottage well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Place

Walking down the Stairs you are transported to a small European Village, quite and Romantic. Well worth the cost of Admission.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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