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Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok

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Beach nearby
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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

Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok

SUMMARY
Enjoy beach living in this designer 1br+1ba beach cottage (no shared walls!) located in the heart of La Jolla, less than one block to famous Windansea surf/swim friendly beach. Other highlights include professional coastal design, wood flooring, open floorplan with windows galore, Samsung SMART TV (with cable), 1 compact garage parking, dog ok, & sleeping arrangements for 4 including a Cal-King bed (2 adults max). *Please note there is no A/C, though floor fans are provided.

INTERIOR
Lush landscape & ivy cover this adorable beach cottage, located just steps to beautiful white sandy Windansea beach. As you enter the front door you'll be greeted by an open main living room with windows galore, beautiful new wood floors, plush sofa bed, accent chairs, & new Samsung SMART TV.

Off the living room is a separate dining area for 4 as well as a fully equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator & 4 burner gas stove + oven (see Other Featured Highlights below). The bedroom features a huge Cal King sized bed with a high end new plush mattress and ensuite bath with tub/shower combo.

PARKING
1 Garage parking space ***for compact vehicles only (will not fit most minivans/suv's). Approx. dimensions: 7'9”w x 6.5'h x 16'deep. Nearby overnight street parking is permitted at no fee.

BED & BATH ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps 4, 2 adults max)
• Master Bedroom | 1 Cal King (sleeps 2) & ensuite bath (tub/shower combo)
• Living Room | 1 double sofa sleeper (sleeps 2) & Samsung SMART TV

OTHER FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS
• Professionally designed by Blue Grape studio, with coastal touches throughout
• Samsung SMART TV with all your favorite apps
• Full cable service with live TV, live Sports, local channels, & cable channels
• Dogs ok! 2 small or 1 large
• Shared Washer/Dryer located towards the rear of the property (coin operated)
• Beautiful wood flooring throughout
• Beach chairs, boogie boards, & beach towels

LOCATION
Beautiful Windansea Beach! Our home is located in a laid back beach La Jolla community of Windansea, a great family friendly area with a white sandy surf/swim friendly beach and local eats just a short walk away! Sneak peek:

• Dining
Some of our favorite nearby eateries include Busy Bees bagels, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, LJ Crafted Wines, Wheat & Water wood-fired pizza, & Duke's La Jolla family eatery. Also just a few blocks to Valley Farm organic grocery market & butchery shop.
• Activities
Within 1 block to famous Windansea beach, which is both surf and swim friendly. Also nearby visit La Jolla Cove, with great snorkeling, swimming, & kayaking.
• Attractions
Just a few minutes away is the Village of La Jolla, with endless shops & entertainment. A quick Uber ride South will get you to Belmont Park's big dipper coaster and all new Plunge pool. Other attractions include ~10min drive to Sea World, over the hill is ~20min drive to the famous San Diego Zoo, and just ~15min drive to Del Mar fairgrounds and racetrack.

POLICIES & GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDELINES
• GUEST REQUIREMENTS | Per certain regulations & HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book with us. If your group is all adults, then all guests must meet our minimum age of 30.
• OCCUPANCY | Our maximum occupancy refers to the number of people allowed in the home at any given time (ie includes both guests & visitors), some of which may be mandated by certain regulations. Exceptions towards the maximum number of people allowed may be made for children under the age of 2. Guest(s) agrees that more than the number of people stated on the reservation shall not occupy the premises. The number of guests includes visitors, even if they are not staying overnight.
• NOISE | Our homes are intended for relaxing getaways, not rowdy beach parties. Music and other noise is to be kept at an appropriate level and in a manner that is mindful to neighbors. Noise that can be heard 50 feet away from the home is prohibited. Parties are not allowed. If there is excessive noise or music, any illegal activity, or evidence of violation of these policies, you may be asked to vacate the premise without any refund and additional charges may be assessed.
• COMBINATION LISTINGS | Due to occupancy restrictions, larger groups looking to book multiple units must reserve a approved combination listing. No more than 1 combination listing can be reserved per stay.
• RESERVATION CONFIRMATION | Upon confirmation of your reservation, you will receive arrival instructions, parking details, wifi access, and tips on local eats & attractions.

LICENSE NUMBER: STR-04992L
TOT CERT #: 642529

Property manager

Surf Style Vacation Homes

Languages

Danish, English, Greek

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 642529, STR-04992L

Property is also known as

518191

About the neighborhood

Map
La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bird Rock - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bernini's Bistro - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok located?

Located in Beach Barber Tract, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Windansea Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Bird Rock are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

So easy from check in to check out, excellent communication, wonderful stay!
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10/10

If you're looking for a cute beach house within walking distance to the ocean, nicely decorated, clean, and well maintained, we recommend this place. It had everything for my husband & 2 kids and the management was super helpful with check in and checkout!

8/10

Lovely older beach cottage located a block away from Windansea Beach. Easy to access and had all the needed beach 'stuff'- chairs, towels, boogie boards. Garage is very tight- smaller cars only! Windansea beaches are wonderful- rocky shoreline with medium surf. Bring wetsuits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The cottage was great, perfect location, short walk to the beach, super clean, everything works, lovely setting, the best shower. Feels like 1930's beach house but with all the modern convieniences. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Cute little cottage, great location. My only complaint was there were ants inside the house that got into our belongings. I said something to the property manager about it and they said there were traps out but nothing else. Otherwise, it was a cute place and again, can’t beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

We really enjoyed the property and location….fyi, there’s a little leak under the bathroom sink, which destroyed the extra toilet paper. Also, the right side of the kitchen window wouldn’t close
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This was a darling little house. I rented it for myself and my two daughters. The home was small but nicely appointed and very comfortable. It’s just a short walk to Windansea Beach and a short walk to coffee shops and restaurants. I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Very restful. Great location, nice neighborhood. A barbecue would have been nice! Laundry facility very dingy, used daughters! Had an ant problem, and had to spray! Traffic in and out of area typical Ca.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

Very nice beach cottage in an A+ location just a short walk to Windansea. We LOVED Windansea beach, it was so beautiful and had a sandy area for our 2 children. The cottage itself is a bit older but all the furniture in the home was new and comfortable, the floors looked brand new and nice wood, and it was perfect for our family of 4. We hope to be back next year!

6/10

Enjoyed surrounding area. The apartment needs Pest control, and updating. I slept on the couch because the ants 🐜 invaded the bed. If we left any food item on the counter for a minute, the ants came again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10

Surf Shack 1 is sooo cute, loved the proximity to Windansea and shops, loved not having any walls attached to to other units, and we were able to bring our dog. Check Check and Check!

10/10

Basic comfortable apartment on a cute quiet street just a short walk to the ocean. Street parking was easy. We had no issues with the automatic exterior light previous guests mentioned. The bed was very comfortable. There were some ants in the kitchen but the manager responded quickly with the location of traps and spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

A very cozy cottage close to the beach. For those of you wanting to cook, this cottage does not have the basic spices, olive oil, salt and pepper or starter coffee like many homes I have rented. If these were added, it would be a huge bonus! Also, the automatic flood lights from the neighbor should be addressed with black out blinds. The light was so intense it flooded the bedroom at 2 a.m. Not thrilled about that! Something to consider! All in all, a great place to stay with some attention to these details.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10

We don’t go on many vacations as a family so when you book a week long vaca and drive half way across the state and spend tons of money to enjoy yourself. You want to stay somewhere comfortable. This place was the opposite of that. I hate sharing bad reviews but I think people should be warned. Other than that. It’s a nightmare. They have a major ant problem. Expect to never fully unpack. Because you will have ants in your lug, on your tooth brush if you don’t put it away. You cannot leave anything out. No food or dishes out whatsoever. You’ll spend more time cleaning than actually enjoying your time there. There’s no ac/heat which we expected but I expected at least nicer fans/heater to be provided. The fridge has rust. The oven is very old and basically broken. The smoke alarm went off twice so don’t expect to cook there. The bathroom is so small it’s very uncomfortable. The shower barely works. Everything is so extremely outdated. For such an expensive area and for the money we just threw away on this place. Infuriates me. It’s really not that hard to have upgraded appliances and to spray for ants maybe? I regret booking this place. I should have booked elsewhere. Just because you have a vacation rental near the beach doesn’t mean you get to rip people off and give them an uncomfortable experience and also not care AT ALL.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

There was a planned city power outage that was not communicated to us at the time of booking. My husband needs a breathing machine to sleep so we both didn’t sleep Friday night and were exhausted Saturday. Also they said the power would come on at 7 am Sat and it didn’t come on till 10 am. If the planned power outage had been posted we would have stayed in Dwl Mar or another city. Also there were ants and the outside furnitue was old ans dicrepide
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

Beautiful spot, easy walk to beach, newly updated. However, oven did not work (we brought lots of food to cook so that was a disappointment, no response from property manager regarding this issue). Tub does not drain properly, and again no response from property manager. There were no coffee filters provided, so remember to pack some. Property manager suggested I use some left by previous tenants, but per neighbor we were first renters since place became a vrbo. Also, bring a sleep mask! There are some motion sensor lights in the courtyard that illuminate the bedroom when they turn on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10

With the magic of good photography it looks good from a distance but close up is another story. Property was short on expected supplies, furniture looked like it was bought in a yard sale and the windows were very hard to open because they were as old as the property, built sometime in the 1930's or 1940's. Some windows didn't even open up at all which I can't believe could pass the local Fire Code. Refrigerator in the kitchen was old enough to have a large rust stain on the front and the toilet in the bathroom didn't flush properly because it looked like the flapper hadn't been changed in 25 years. On top of all this when we woke after the first night there we were met by a lot of ants in the sink and on top of the counters as well as in the sink in the bathroom. If you are a college kid renting this property and are used to living in a very old building at school that has been minimally maintained and you are ok with ants, than this is for you. We left after one day and have been stonewalled by the management over a refund, even after reading a review about the ants before renting and being assured by management that we wouldn't have that problem. The one positive thing that I can say is that it is in a good location but you would be better off in a tent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Steps away from Windansea Beach, an incredible gem of a beach. The house is a charming bungalow with great old custom windows that crank out - they capture the charm of the time when this house was built. The house & neighboring houses/apartments that all belong to one group are surrounded by a brick patio with great plants in pots and growing on the homes. There is a great tree in the back of the home that provides beautiful shade but the patio still has sunny spots. Washer & Dryer along with a clothesline out back were so nice to have on the property. The kitchen is well stocked - great Ninja blender, pots, knives, really everything you’d want except for a dishwasher. The reasons that I did not give a 5 star rating is that on VRBO it lists a dishwasher which is not there and there is a mold problem in the bathroom- it smells like mold and the bedroom is right outside of the bathroom so the bedroom also has a mold smell. I contacted the property managers on day one of our weeklong stay about it & asked if they had an air purifier that they could bring by. The response was no, they do not have an air purifier and that it’s an older home and that is why it smells musty. I live in a 300 year old home on the coast so I know that the mold is not due to the home’s age. That was a disappointing response. That being said, I would absolutely stay in this home again if they solved the mold issue - or I would stay in another of the homes/apartments on the property, it’s beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

We enjoyed our trip. Turns out we didn’t need the heat,fridge and microwave because none them worked. We knew ahead time that there wasn’t air conditioning. We arrived around 3 pm and the house was a little chilly ie 60 degrees Raised the thermostat but it did not turn on. Checked the fridge and it had no power as well as microwave. Both plugged into same outlet. We left to go checkout the area Came back later in the evening called the emergency number and someone texted us back I explained the situation. They had me try a different outlet for the microwave and it worked so I told the person it must be the outlet. The next morning I took bottom of wall furnace off and seen pilot light not in. Tried lighting but it had zero gas flow. Left another message and this person said yes the furnace does not work the owner is working on getting a replacement. They had a very small electric space heater there to use which I said we don’t feel comfortable sleeping at night with a space heater. We made due with blankets. We also were supposed to have access to the garage but it had a padlock on it Luckily there was enough street parking. But we didn’t even have access to the trash cans. The house is very nice and neighborhood is close to everything. The owners/ managing company not very responsive to deficiencies if everything was as stated in the description we would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Loved the place - wanted to stay longer - would definitely come back
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10

We stayed at the Surf Shack 3 location. I have to say awesome!!! The house was great and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Also, being so close to the beach made the trip even more enjoyable. Finally, the management team was great. I would highly recommend Surf Style Vacation Homes.
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10/10

5 stars! My daughter & I had such a wonderful stay, your staff was helpful and made our checkin and checkout very smooth. We loved all the decor and new furniture, plus walking to the beach and coffee shops was amazing. Thanks again, we hope to return again!!!