A Charming, Peaceful and Homey Place To Get Away or Entertain

Guest: Charlene (Agoura)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/17/11

We rented the house for a week when our son was getting married and it was absolutely perfect. The calm and peaceful setting was just right for us before the wedding, the warmth and homey feel was so great when friends and family were stopping to visit and the house and charming outside patio easily accommodated our guests. And the convenience of being able to walk into the village each evening was so great. The owner was very helpful and a pleasure to work with. We can't thank her enough for sharing her slice of heaven with us.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Lovely home in great location

Guest: hhd (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

We loved our stay at this cottage in La Jolla. The home itself was beautifully decorated, spacious, and well laid-out. My husband, my two young children, and I had plenty of room to play and relax. The courtyard was our favorite place to eat, read, and nap. Downtown La Jolla and the ocean is an easy walk down the hill. Can't ask for anything more!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Perfection for our Family Celebration!

Guest: Len & Nancy (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

This house was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. Pictures on the web page truly do not depict the beauty of this home, its furnishings and excellent amenties. Our 22 month old granddaughter was able to play to her hearts content in the wonderful courtyard. It is truly a "home away from home"! No need for a car; all restaurants, grocery stores and La Jolla Cove are within walking distance. The owner was just a pleasure to work with and our only regret is that we did not get to meet her in person. So just bring your toothbrush, sit back and enjoy!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

The Most charming home we have ever imagined....

Guest: Napa (Napa Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

Thank you thank you thank you.... you made our honeymoon just that so much sweeter. Your home is truly one of the most elegant places we have ever dreamed of in the United States... everything from the lovely amenities, to the sophisticated decor was truly magical. I can still smell lilacs in the air! Thanks again for the wonderful accomodations.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Moved out after one night

Guest: Cindy (Santa Fe, NM)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

Unfortunately photos do not communicate the smell of cat urine and mold in this house. We had paid for 6 weeks and moved out after one night. We made a big mistake by not buying the VRBO insurance. The owner has refused to refund our money. What was described as charming and elegant is in reality old and moldy. The furnace is ancient, is over the bedroom and sounds like a train coming through the house. After driving two days to La Jolla, you can only imagine how bad it was for us to leave after one night. What a complete misrepresentation!

Owner response:I am responding to this vindictive review... After spending less than a single day at my home, this couple created a laundry list of accusations of my property. I took the immediate action to investigate each of their concerns by hiring individual specialists to evaluate all. In the interim, this couple specifically demanded that I not rent the home for the follwoing 2 weeks, I still do not understand why they tied my home up for this period of time. That being said, I did everything within my powere to place them in a new rental, one whic was oceanfront and at a substantial discount which I personally negotiated for them. After all reports were returned, not one of their allegations had merit of any kind whatsoever. Still, I voluntarily refunded all monies collected from rentals received during their contracted time period. Furthermore, when I contacted VRBO over this liabelous review, VrbO's response verbatim was " We do not edit, modify, or alter the content or investigate the accuracy of any review posted by a traveler" Needless to say this has been a stressful situation. For anyone who may have further concerns, please read the other reviews in detail. I value and respect the ongoing relationships I have had with my new and return renters for many years, I sincerely work hard to continue to enhance the travelers experience.

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Home away from home

Guest: Ruth (London, England)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/25/11

We spent more than a month here from mid-Jan to mid-Feb 2011 and loved it. The house is beautifully decorated with lovely antiques and very comfortable. It was built in 1924 and the kitchen may well be original (and the gas stove takes some practcie). If you'd lived here in 1939 you might have met Raymond Chandler who lived across the street in the Mittie Churcher House, The garden/patio is delightful, but can be noisy from the traffic on Torrey Pines Road. Location is great. We had some problems with phone and microwave and the owner had these replaced pronto. The photos do not do it justice. It would be helpful to add photos of the kitchen and second bathroom (off the kitchen, with shower in laundry room), so renters have a better idea of what to expect..We hope to return.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Best rental in La Jolla: elegance meets comfort and space at the right price

Guest: alex74 (paris, france)
Date of Stay: 11/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/29/11

this house is absolutely beautiful and the pictures you will find on the web page do not reflect how great it really is ! first of all, it is really big and very comfortable. the kitchen is fully equipped with probably more stuff than you will ever need. the bathroom is awesome and the shower rocks ! big living room with 2 comfy couches and a beautiful fireplace that works ! the 2 bedrooms come with super comfy beds and lots of places to store your clothes. classy dining room and a nice patio where you can barbecue and eat your lunch in the sun. The owner is super friendly and very accommodating (we changed our departure date couple times). seriously this rental is worth every penny. I forgot to add that the owner is an interior designer and well the house is very elegant ! so you know, we visited 10 other rentals in La Jolla and applied for about 30 rentals all together and this house came as the best of all (not the cheapest but for sure the best deal for what you get).

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Home away from Home

Guest: Elaine (U.K)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

Everything we could have wished for and more. Great location too!! Walk to beach, shops and restaurants.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

La Jolla Vacation

Guest: But it's a dry heat! (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/05/10

We thoroughly enjoyed out week at the house. It was clean and tidy. The walled garden was ideal for sitting and eating outside. We were able to walk to the beach and village each day. We were especially pleased that the property accommodated our elderly German Shepherd. We have already recommended this property to friends living in our Tucson community.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

La Jolla - Walking delight!

Guest: Chris (Eagle, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

The cottage layout and furnishings suited our needs perfectly. The courtyard was my preferred location for reading and relaxing, with cushioned sofa and chairs. Having both a living room and a TV/sunroom afforded us with some separation from one another - always a plus. We walked to lunch, dinner, La Jolla Cove, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was a quick hop onto the freeway to spend time in Coronado and Point Loma. Thanks for sharing this property with us.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.