Hummingbird Cottage by the Sea Huntington Beach, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 9634

HUMMINGBIRD COTTAGE BY THE SEA

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Location: Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA View Map

Accommodations:  House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)

~ A Unique & Magical Place ~ Read Further To See Why Our Guests Make Their Reservations Three To Six Months In Advance...

Several years ago in a note, a writer on vacation here named our home "HUMMINGBIRD COTTAGE." The extensive flower garden and fountain out by the Veranda attract hummingbirds, butterflies and a variety of other birds who sing and chirp all day long. There is always something blooming in the garden and we love our guests to experience the beauty and tranquility the garden provides.

The atmosphere is that of a Cape Cod cottage with a lot of stained glass, brick, stonework, barnwood, and three floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplaces. The kitchen has an open-beam ceiling, fireplace, huge rock maple chopping block, tiled walls, barnwood & glass cabinets and a brick floor. The entry with its wine collection is also done in old barnwood with a brick floor, stone bench, and a spectacular hand painted garden mural on the wall. Downstairs is the living room with another stone fireplace and two big "puffy" leather sofas (one is a "double" hide-a-bed), a full bathroom, and office with 'on line' computer & fax. French doors lead out to the very private rear patio with an extra shower which is great when tanning or returning from the beach.

Upstairs is the master suite and private bathroom. There is a California king-size bed, table, chairs, and of course... another fireplace. All windows have white plantation shutters. Laundry is in the attached garage. All lighting is dimmer-controlled.

Close to everything and a very short walk to the ocean, pier, and downtown Surf City, Hummingbird Cottage is a GREAT place to come home to. In the afternoons, the front Veranda is great with a glass of wine, and in the quiet of evening you can just about hear the surf break. It is ideal for a couple, but we also have a roll in inflatable off-the-floor comfortable queen sized bed that fits between the two sofas in the living room. Leaving both sofas free to sit on or even sleep "little ones". Everything you need is right here. Come visit and enjoy the warmth of Hummingbird Cottage.

Furnished complete with linens, cozy terry robes, thirsty thick Egyptian cotton towels, Ralph Lauren sheets etc., there is a gas barbecue in the patio area, darts, 5 bicycles, cable TV, stereo with front & rear exterior speakers, CD/DVD, VCR, computer with DSL high-speed internet, etc. The living room and bedroom each have remote controlled movie screens in the ceiling (great for slide viewing). Washer and dryer are in the attached garage as is a workbench, and there is additional space for 'off street' parking.

Activities here are endless. Great dining & local gyms, Huntington Beach and its adjacent Newport Beach & Fashion Island, Balboa Island, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, Seal Beach, and Long Beach (Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, etc.)have the best of everything.You can see Long Beach from here. Disneyland & Knotts Berry Farm are very close. San Diego and Sea World are a short drive south as is Los Angeles to the north. Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead are a one and one-half hour drive away, as is Palm Springs.

Hummingbird Cottage is a wonderful place to "honeymoon"...

This is a VERY custom single family home. NOT a studio, duplex, condo or add-on apartment. Nor is it 'wedged' between other homes and has alley access! Check out things like square footage, location & address etc. on others. Ask questions and then check out Hummingbird Cottage. You'll be very pleased. If you have other questions, please feel free to contact me any time.

Former Guest Comments:
"First class all the way. You do it right...Thank you, Ann & Dean...Turlock, CA

"As you know, our reservations for next year are already made. Thank you sooo much for your courtesy. We enjoyed so much..." -- Dan & Brenda Eaton... Las Vegas, Nevada

"Thank you, thank you, thank you...I think you should show more pictures. It was more than we expected. I loved the shower with stained glass window!!"...Angelika (and Tom!)..London, GB

"Our marriage on the beach and your "honeymoon cottage" has provided us with memories that will be treasured forever. We’ll be back. Thank you..." -- Gregg & Linda... Littleton, Colorado

"What a SPECIAL Christmas!!! Having a fire in the kitchen was a real treat the morning it rained. So cozy. Are you sure you won't sell it to us ? See you next summer. Love..." -- Marsha & Steve Trent... Toronto, Canada
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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Gas Fireplace: In the upstairs Master bedroom
  • Wood Fireplace: In the kitchen and living rooms.
• Beds
  • King Bed: California King bed in the Master bedroom
  • Queen Bed: Frontgate Queen off the floor inflatable bed fits between the couches in the living room.
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Computer
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • 5 Bicycles with locks and one with a baby seat
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking on the patio only please
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Shuffleboard
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Frisbee Golf, Fitness Centers & Gyms nearby, Parks for Shuffleboard, GREAT DINING and nightlife!!

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Mar-Jun .. $1300/week .. $1400/week (Spring Break)
Jul-Aug .. $1400/week
Sep-Feb .. $1225/week .. $1400/week (Holidays)
$700 Deposit required at booking which reverts to Security/Damage Deposit and
is refunded after departure if no damage etc.
Full Payment due one week before arrival
CHECK-IN 4:00 PM, CHECK-OUT 11:00 AM (adjustable with prior approval)
$130 Cleaning Fee  Discounts on long term stays 30 days or more!

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 03/21/08
  Positive Rating
  Jay Patyk , San Jose, CA
  • Recently, I visited a close friend of mine who lives in the Huntington Beach area. After reviewing VRBO, I chose to stay at the Hummingbird Cottage. The Hummingbird Cottage is a very unique and enchanting home. From the beautiful gardens out front with the fountain and the cherubs to greet you at the door, to the lovely mural when you walk inside, to the warm and cozy kitchen and living room area (each with its own rustic stone fireplace), to the very large master suite upstairs with lovely stained glass windows and an extremely comfortable bed (and another fireplace!), it was everything I expected and more! Additionally, the patio out in back was perfect for enjoying a lazy afternoon reading a book or perhaps having a friendly dart game or two. There is also a gas grill on the patio for those cool evening bbq's. The neighborhood is very quiet, and with the pier and downtown only a few blocks away, Hummingbird Cottage is the perfect vacation spot for those seeking a place to unwind, relax and rejuvenate the spirit. I had a truly memorable experience staying at the Hummingbird Cottage, and I am sure you will too.
• 05/10/06
  Positive Rating
  , Port Murray, NJ
  • What a wonderful place to visit! My husband and I felt very much at home at Hummingbird Cottage. You've thought of everything to make staying there a wonderful and relaxing experience. The cottage is clean and much nicer than the photos portray. The bed is awesome -- a great sleeper! We enjoyed our daily walks to the pier. The neighborhoods are charming and safe. We loved the location. It was convenient to everything we wanted to do from theme parks, beaches, presidential libraries, upscale shopping and A's baseball to pure relaxtion. We would love to go back. Thanks for everything! Lisa G
• 04/02/06
  Positive Rating
  tara walters , naperville il
  • We visited during winter break with our 2 daughters in 2005. We wanted to visit Disney and all the sites but wanted to have a more cozy place than a hotel room. Hummingbird Cottage was perfect. It was a nice to get up and have a relaxing breakfast together in our jammies and then head out to the parks. We loved the pier down in town and got to see our first wild dolphins there. The cottage is in a great location from all the sites.It was clean, bright and cozy. Thank you for a such a nice place to rent. Sincerely, The Walters Family
• 03/27/06
  Positive Rating
  Jane & Tony Ridge , Port Isabel, Texas 78578
  • Hummingbird Cottage has a wonderful "AURA" that is present the moment you arrive. We stayed for two months in 2005 and found peacefulness and rest within. The owner has carefully thought of every detail to make quests comfortable and welcome. It is truely an escape to rest and relax and meditate. We would highly recommend it and plan to revisit ...as we feel we left a part of us and took away fond memories. Jane & Tony Ridge
• 03/08/06
  Positive Rating
  Sharla Ostrowski , Houston, Texas
  • My husband and I and our two sons (8 & 11) stayed at the Hummingbird Cottage in August of 2005. By pure luck a late cancellation for Michelle ended up being a blessing for us. We have family in Huntington Beach and wanted to stay close by. The Hummingbird Cottage fit the bill. Little did we know how wonderful it would be! Michelle has made everything about this house just so easy for folks -- including her friendly and easy going nature. All the amenities of a beach vacation are at your feet -- from bicycles to beach towels! The quaintness of the kitchen and porch are just wonderful and the master suite was a wonderful retreat for my husband and I. We could not have asked for a better place to stay and plan on staying there again!
• 03/06/06
  Positive Rating
  Dane Lussier , Kalapana, Hawaii
  • It's been 2 years since I left Huntington Beach and the special house on Geneva Street. As enjoyable as Hawaii is, I miss Hummingbird Cottage so much and envy those who get to experience it and the warm hospitality of its owners. Aloha, Dane
• 03/05/06
  Positive Rating
  carolien , The Netherlands/Europe
  • Dear Michelle, We come from Europe. After a a very nice trip through Washington, Oregan and California we stayed for one week in your cottage.We have enjoyed our stay in your lovely Hummingbird Cottage very much. It was very nice sitting on the porche in the front yard and the bedroom upstairs is realy a very nice place to be. Huntington Beach has been a wonderfull place to enjoy our holidays at sea. We hope to visit your place once again. Carolien Bianchi, Hilversum, The Netherlands
• 03/05/06
  Positive Rating
  Susie Ballow , Tallahassee, Florida
  • If only there was a higher score than just "positive!" After looking for a place to stay near UCLA, where my husband had some meetings, I selected Hummingbird. Sure, it was a drive but was it ever worth it! I fell in love with the house as it was perfectly comfortable and relaxing. My husband and I were completely content. The host, Michelle, is just as delightful and charming as she can be. We could not have wished for more! During your stay, make sure that you eat at the famous Sugar Shack and get some of the Charles Shaw , "jug of chug" merlot, at Trader Vics. I hope to return to Hummingbird some day but will always fondly reflect on its tranquility. Thank you Michelle, for your thoughtfulness in allowing others a chance to experience Hummingbird Cottage! Best Wishes Susie Ballow
• 03/04/06
  Positive Rating
  Frank & Sue Craig , Anahola, HI
  • Aloha Michelle: As we were one of your first visitors we felt we had to add a comment now that you have a comment section. We originally lived in HB for 27 years and moved to Kauai. We went back after 9 years on Kauai and you provided the absolutely perfect place for us to stay. We hardly left your wonderful kitchen area. As our many friends stopped by they would always end up on the bar stools, someone cooking with the fireplace roaring. I spent each morning in the office working on your computer. At night we climbed the stairs to your absolutely wonderful bed. Mahalo for all you do to make your guests so comfortable...and when we come back again we will definately stay at the Hummingbird Cottage. Frank & Sue Craig
• 03/04/06
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Hello and thank you for visiting the web-site for Hummingbird Cottage by the Sea. My family LOVES our special Hummingbird Cottage and I wanted to tell the story of how we began sharing this home with families from around the world. We bought the house at the beginning of 2004 from Dane Lussier, who had personally renovated it, designed the exquisite garden and made it available for use by vacationers. Dane now lives on The Big Island in Hawaii and has his own Orchid Farm. We live about 45 minutes from Huntington Beach, but always wanted to own a beach house for our personal retreats and Huntington Beach was the ideal spot! Huntington Beach is rich with history and in addition to the wonderful beaches and surfing, "downtown" is alive with great shopping, a variety of restaraunts and bars, and is wonderful for people watching. Something amazing happened when we decided to look for a house to buy. The very first house that caught our eye as we were driving by, was for sale by owner and it was Hummingbird Cottage. We didn't have to look any further... We immediately fell in love with its charm and warmth. We could feel how special the house was and we became fast friends with the Dane, the unique man who created the cozy cottage feel and added many of the special touches. After we bought Hummingbird Cottage, we gave it a little "face lift" and added some of our own persoanl touches to reflect our beachy style. We continued on with the tradition of sharing it with families from around the world. We have met so many wonderful people who have all come to enjoy the warmth and charm of our special and magical "Hummingbird Cottage by the Sea". We hope to meet you soon, Brian, Michelle and Nikki Anderson

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