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Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now!

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 596 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now!

DESCRIPTION (Please read completely before calling):

Enjoy the entire top floor suite of this beautifully restored 1950's beach cottage only ten minutes walking distance to the beach (less than a mile).

This remodeled unit is decked out with brand new furniture. The master bedroom features a queen size bed and large travertine bathroom with jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and double sink. The second bedroom has two twin beds with pillow-top mattresses. The third smaller bedroom is a combination TV-room with fold-out double bed futon. The second bathroom is off the hall and convenient to the second and third bedrooms. A queen and twin air mattress is also available.

If you are familiar with Huntington Beach you know that houses here simply don't have large yards if any at all. Our cottage features one of the largest yards in town! It's a wonderful place to tan or take in the ocean breezes.

Please no smoking, pets, or parties. We want our beautiful home to be your home every time you travel to Huntington Beach.

* Kitchen with cooktop, microwave, and toaster oven
* Propane grill with side burner
* Travertine master bathroom with jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and double sink
* Beautifully manicured landscape with large palm trees, flowering Bird of Paradise, peaceful fountain, and hummingbirds
* Large enclosed backyard with sport court, basketball hoop, bar counter with 5 stools, picnic table, and outdoor fireplace
* Exterior stairway entrance with keypad entry
* 2 TV's with cable
* Wireless high speed internet
* Clean linens and towels provided
* Boogie boards, beach chairs, cooler, bikes (available for rent)
* Hammock sunning lounge
* YOGA in back yard, SUNBATHE in back yard (see pics)
* 10 Minute Walk To Beach, Main Street, and Pier (less than a mile)
* Short walk to restaurants, convenience store, liquor store, and cleaners
* Restaurants & Nightlife
* Golf
* Surfing

Things to Do in Huntington Beach:
* Main Street fair every Tuesday evening
* Restaurants and nightlife
* Shop at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island

Top things to do on a budget:
* Suntan in back yard
* People watch at Pacific City
* Rent a surfboard or bike (bikes available)

Top things to do with a family:
* Disneyland
* Fire pits at beach (go early to reserve)
* Fishing on pier (rentals at pier)

Keywords: huntington beach, california, vacation home, orange county, surf city, house, cottage, bungalow, condo, beach, rental, ocean, view, ocean view, newport beach, disneyland, downtown, shopping, nightlife, surfing, beach house

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,030 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Beach Retreat - Walk to Pier - Call Now! Huntington Beach
Family Beach Retreat - Walk to Pier - Call Now! Huntington Beach

About the neighborhood

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Huntington Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pacific City - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Huntington Beach Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Huntington Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Huntington Beach Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪G's Boat House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Longboard Restaurant & Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now! located?

This family-friendly Huntington Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street and Huntington Beach Pier. Huntington Beach Beaches and Pacific City are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Family Beach Retreat - Walk to the Pier - BOOK Now! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

8/10

Good location
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

My family had an amazing stay at Mary's place! The accommodation was exactly as described – clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything needed. The location was perfect, close to Hunting Beach Center. What really stood out was Mary's hospitality. She was incredibly welcoming, always responsive to any questions, and went out of her way to make sure my family had a great stay. We highly recommend staying here and my family would love to come back again!
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Our family of 4 stayed here for a week with the intention of enjoying Huntington Beach and Disney. The property was fantastic. The beds were comfortable, the space perfectly sized and equipped for our family, the backyard amazing, the owner provided great tips throughout our stay (via text) to ensure we had a great time. We will surely return!

10/10

My son and daughter stayed in this lovely apartment for the summer while he attended an internship and she worked a fun summer job. The location was perfect for both. Easy access to work and the beach. The apartment was better than expected. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms afforded an ample amount of privacy and at the same time it allowed for easy communal living. Our host was fantastic. Easy to communicate with and work with. It made our stay so much easier. I highly recommend this VRBO to anyone looking for a fun beach retreat.
Stayed 73 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

This property is an upstairs sweet with 2 bed rooms 2 bathrooms. The host is present downstairs, she was very helpful. I stayed 5 weeks for work, and my wife and sister in law stayed for a portion of the trip. Overall, the place was satisfactory except for there not being any laundry in unit. The neighborhood is nice and quiet with a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Overall, one of the better places that I have stayed at throughout my travels.
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We stayed here for 1 month. Great location with ample space. Backyard has a bbq island and fire pit for guests. You can also rent bikes from owner and bike to the beach in minutes. Mary (property owner) is a really great person. Always available if needed. She really makes you feel comfortable staying at her rental. We would highly recommend anybody to stay at this location.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Ample street parking Quiet neighborhood Plenty of privacy Large backyard to enjoy
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

Enjoyed our stay at this very roomy and comfortable second story vrbo. Plenty of room and options at this place - everything you need plus a very nice back yard - easy walk to downtown and beach unless you are carrying a lot of gear. HB is a very walkable town and the homes and yards are well kept and varied types of homes for nice surroundings and scenery. Even during partial COVID lockdown HB is visitor friendly with many restaurants offering outdoor dining. Beach days are easy - drive to main parking lots on PCH and rent chairs umbrellas or bikes from Dwights - wide open beach and ocean access. Mary was very responsive and although we did not have any issues during our stay, info and contact options were clearly communicated and available. Plenty of street parking and grocery/shopping options also easy to find nearby. Will definitely return :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

Perfect little small property with great backyard, close enough to walk to Beach, Pier and Main Street. Love that location. Mary was very friendly and made us feel quite at home. Thank you so much for a great vacation and we would stay here again.

8/10

The property was clean and it’s in good location, a walking distance to HB downtown and Pier. Mary is very helpful. The only thing off was the toilet in the master bedroom was broken and it was replaced on the second day of the stay. It would be professionally handled if it was fixed before the checkin date / time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Accomodations were exactly as described. Mary was very friendly and made us feel quite at home. We would stay here again.

10/10

Ideal for our purpose three adults and two kids. Close enough to walk to Beach, Pier or Main Street. It's an easier Drive when you carry Beach gear. Don't worry about no air conditioning. Plenty of fans to maintain the cool. Nights are cool enough you don't need the fans. Older home well maintained. Mary was very nice to chat with and always ready to accommodate us. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Perfect little small property, walking and bike riding to the beach. Love that location was centrally located. Landlord is a great woman I would definitely do it again.

10/10

The set up of the house is perfect for a family but may not be the best set up for all adults as the only entrance is through the master bedroom. With my family - this was no problem, and we liked the layout of the property. Plenty of towels for showering plus plenty of beach towels. Fairly quiet location with the exception of home construction across the street - but that should be done soon. Easy street parking right in front of the house - no need to drive all over looking for parking. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We came to Huntington Beach and used this apartment as home base to go Christmas shopping. It is centrally located and very easy to get to the main roads and travel north or south. The homeowner was easily available to answer all our questions about local shopping centers and a new one that recently opened on PCH, walking distance from this cottage, called PACIFIC CITY (lots of cute stores and yuppie new restaurants, great to stroll in and eat facing the ocean). Like I said, it is a few blocks to the main road: Beach Boulevard, and a few blocks to PCH and the ocean, about 4 miles to 405. Easy parking in front of the house without having to feed meters, and a beautiful and huge back yard. Thank you Mary! We will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My family of 5 stayed here for 10 days over one of the busiest weeks in Huntington Beach. This definitely was no Beach Shack. It was a home away from home. The beds were so comfortable and I really loved the cosiness of the wood inside the place. There was lots of space for all of us and having such a lovely yard with a much loved fire place added to this. It was about a 10 minute walk to town but far enough to get away from the noise of the summer holiday period. We hired a car for a week and had easy access to parking and getting around town was no problem even for us who usually drive on the other side of the road. The owner Mary was always so helpful and I would recommend staying here over a hotel room anytime. Thankyou for such a lovely time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have stayed here twice already. Owner very friendly and accomodating (turned out she spoke fluent French, so we spoke French the whole time). Very breezy adn private and quiet upper unit. If you are 4 people you can use the 3rd bedroom as a family room as there is no living room as such. Back yard is phenominal for BBQing with lots and lots of seating areas: a bar counter, another lower picnic table with umbrella, a fireplace with seats there and a seating arrangement to watch the basketball players, plus a lounge to sunbathe on. Definitely a fun back yard larger than most in this postage-stamp-lots town. We relaxed and did absolutely nothing except the beach and Disneyland. We recommend highly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stayed in this property in Huntington Beach (Surf City, USA) for a three day weekend. Mary (the owner) was accommodating and attentive, even giving us a call mid-way through the stay, The rental was very nicely furnished, and big enough to hold 5-7 adults, with an extra air mattress and a day bed in one of the rooms. If you haven't been to the area, there is a LOT of local literature, dining suggestions, and things to do. I used to work in town, but my first time to the Surfing Museum. Definitely worth price and location (easy walk to the beach). Be advised that older or very young residents may have stairs to contend with.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

we had a great time in this beautiful house! very clean and big, and the owner was very kind and helpful! thanks again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We absolutely loved this place. We spent most of our evenings talking around the outdoor fireplace with a nice cocktail. The owner gave us some great suggestions of restaurants and our kids walked to the beach everyday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The weather was just wonderful, warm sunny days and cool breezy nights. The owner is very friendly. The interior is very well maintained, it's clean and furniture is new, and the beds are very comfortable. There is a huge bathroom off the master bedroom with a walk in shower that is just amazing. You have full use of the backyard which has a gas grill, basketball hoop and gas fireplace, it is beautifully landscaped. The beach is walking distance, and there is cooler and lawn chairs and boogie boards and wagon. We would pack up and walk to the beach and hang out all day,grabbed lunch on the beach and would come back and grill out and relax in the backyard. We stayed there 4 days and wished we could have stayed longer, would definitly come back, completly enjoyed our stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This place was absolutely beautiful! The yard looked like a botanical garden. All we did every day was walk to the beach then walk back and hang out in the backyard until dark. The weather was beautiful all week. We wore shorts during the day and a light jacket at night. Gotta love Southern California for that! The interior was nice too. Everything looked new like in a five star hotel. The master bathroom was the highlight of the interior. It was totally custom with a huge stone shower and a jacuzzi bath tub. We will totally be coming back. Thanks soooooo much!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We stayed there last year for a week and it was quite enjoyable. My husband escaped" to the back yard and lounged there reading his newspaper, even went to sleep in the lounger as the weather was beautiful and the sun put him to sleep. You can breathe the beach air from this location even though it is about a mile to the ocean, and can get a tan in the back yard. The house sits on what they call a "double lot" in this area, so it is twice the width of other small houses, giving them a large back yard. Not to forget, the master bathroom is HUGE! If you ask, the owner may pull out their ping-pong table, and loan you some games like backgammon and playing cards. If you are not planning to cook a meal on your vacation, this is the place to be: not a full kitchen, so your husband can't put you to work! Coffee maker, small frige and microwave: great vacation for the wife! :)