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La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

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A garden with a pond, a bench, and various plants.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a wooden cabinet with a vase of flowers.
A living room with a sofa, a small table, a floor lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a small garden area.
A compact kitchen with a sink, toaster, and a dish rack.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tourmaline Surfing Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

With a stay at this apartment in La Jolla (Bird Rock), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This apartment is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Mission Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from La Jolla Cove.
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What's nearby

  • Calumet Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pacific Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Windansea Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

Relaxing, quaint studio in the Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla. Quiet and serene with private entrance and balcony overlooking a small fish pond.

A 10 minute walk to Calumet Park with an overlook of the Pacific Ocean. Coffee shops, a bakery, yoga and restaurants all close by. A King sized pullout couch with memory foam topper sleeps 2 adults comfortably. A Twin sized mattress also available.

Cycle friendly with complementary beach cruisers to explore the Pacific Beach boardwalk, or cycle the Bird Rock path into La Jolla Village. Beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys are available.

Kitchenette (see amenities listed), shower, and balcony.

Please enjoy our backyard from the comfort of the cottage deck. The backyard is part of our living space, and may be shared upon request.

Also, ask us about our 2 BR property in Kailua-Kona with the most amazing snorkeling on the island just minutes away. VRBO property #20162444.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which has a kitchenette. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment features beach toys, bodyboards on site, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 648348, STR-07098L

Property is also known as

La Jolla By The Se La Jolla
La Jolla Cottage by the Se La Jolla
La Jolla Cottage by the Se Apartment
La Jolla Cottage by the Se Apartment La Jolla

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in a perfect location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to local spots and pleasant atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed! Great area as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
No complaints! Comfy, great location, serene setting and pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little spot for a few nights in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla. It’s not big, but it has all the basics you need for a casual stay in a great little section of San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to quaint Birdrock area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pauline h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice host—Excellent location, very comfortable bed, good balcony with 2 chairs, lovely garden setting. Very clean! Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a nice stayBestJeff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay and appreciated the host's hospitality. Highly recommend this lovely studio!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was PERFECT!!! My daughter and I were in La Jolla looking at colleges and this property made our trip extra special. The cottage is absolutely gorgeous and the area around the property is beautiful. We felt really lucky to be able to spend time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great Stay

Great Location, Nice Cottage, Super hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so nice to return to this quiet, calm neighborhood after being out in the crowds! Super comfortable bed made sleeping easy. And it is a short walk to restaurants and coffee shops. (The coffee supplied was really good!). We were there visiting our granddaughter at UCSD which is just a short trip away and avoids freeways.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming! And the bikeamenity was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and responsive. The location is fantastic and the studio room was very nice, private and pleasant with great natural light and a view of the ocean just to the west. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Great location very nice stay

Had a great stay with my girlfriend, location is amazing, very clean and comfortable and gracious host. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

tiffany h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very kind and respectful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kailee a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our stay! We enjoyed the landscaping and the area. It was quiet and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikala L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at the cottage by the sea was 5/5 due to the incredible hosts and to be within the Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla for this price point. If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing side of La Jolla with quick access to the rest of San Diego, you’ll want to stay here. It’s cozy, above a garage, and while not a 5 star hotel, it was a 5 star experience. Will certainly stay here again next time we’re in San Diego!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John D.

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

Nice place

Nice neighborhood, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the space is lovely. Hosts were friendly, responsive and respectful of our privacy. Overall we had a great time and would recommend for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lucy s.

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

Cozy and relaxing

We loved the atmosphere, convenience, and location of this amazing property :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A tranquil little studio cottage in a quiet neighborhood near the beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property in a beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time staying at this little cottage in La Jolla. Very clean room with lots of extra amenities and a nice balcony view of the neighborhood. Mark and Marty were very helpful and kind to us during our stay, and we would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

fun trip

had a great trip here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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