Wonderful private cottage and totally separate from the main house and one block to the ocean and The Strand! It is a beautiful open, airy great room design with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. Many beach properties do not have air conditioning because it is not needed this close to the beach but I have provided air conditioning. It is located in the bedroom but cools the whole house. The cottage boasts a large separate deck with room to have a barbecue and a patio table, as well, as room to sunbathe if you don't feel like walking the one block to the beach! The deck is totally private and only used by you and your guests. Many properties located this close to the beach do not have much outdoor space because of the size of the lots this close to the beach. The furnishings are exactly like pictures. It is a really wonderful place to stay.
There is private off-street parking designated for your car only. No moving your car to get out of the way of another car!
Beach equipment, boogie boards, beach chairs and towels are available at the cottage. Bikes, too!
Many things are within walking distance i.e. stores, all water sports, bicycle rentals, restaurants for dinner as well as a wonderful breakfast place called Martha's. The Strand is one block away. Perfect for walking, riding, running, rollerblading. It is a fabulous location and absolutely quiet.
Comedy and Magic Club is within walking distance where Jay Leno performs each Sunday night.
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About the neighborhood
Hermosa Beach
Located in Hermosa Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or Kia Forum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Hennessey's Tavern - 3 min walk
Tower 12 - 2 min walk
Brother's Burritos - 3 min walk
American Junkie - 1 min walk
Patrick Molloys - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 Block to the Beach- Lovely and Very Private pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 Block to the Beach- Lovely and Very Private?
As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Block to the Beach- Lovely and Very Private on Jul 25, 2026 start from $335, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 Block to the Beach- Lovely and Very Private?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 Block to the Beach- Lovely and Very Private?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1 Block to the Beach- Lovely and Very Private located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa City Beach, and Manhattan Beach. King Harbor Marina and Seaside Lagoon are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
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Great having Nisha here. She was thoughtful and quiet. Too bad VRBO has not paid me for her stay! Not her fault. VRBO's fault! Airbnb is a better option!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbra D.
Oct 21, 2015
Beautiful and very convenient
This property is close to everything the beach, restaurants, and the strand. We walked our dogs every day and enjoyed coming back to a beautiful quiet and breezy space.
I booked the property, heard nothing from the host for three days until I tried to obtain check-in details on the arrival date. I reached out and the host was “recovering” from something and told me I was responsible for canceling the reservation. It took a month to get my refundable deposit back from VRBO after a month of contact AFTER waiting a month for the refund to be processed. BOGUS! Happy Birthday indeed.
Michelle G.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Michelle never stayed in my place. I was never contacted from VRBO that she booked when I clearly told VRBO that I was booked until March 5th. Michelle is one of those guests I am really glad I never had. I am very particular about who rents my place so if you are smart you will avoid her.
We loved Hermosa Beach and Jackie the host was very nice and tried to be helpful
There were problems with the house itself. The A/c was very loud and only in the bedroom. The gas range button would turn on if you opened the drawer. The microwave was old and weak. The living room furniture was old and very uncomfortable. The couch was actually a bed there were 18 steps to get into the house which we did I not know about. The barbecue was old and dangerous to light the bedroom TV had few needed stations. I hope this info helps the host remedy these issues
Lynn G.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2021
I need to set the record straight about the comments made by my last renter. This is the only negative review my rental has ever received. Many visitors return year after year- including from outside the country. She booked this for the month of August in April of this year. I contacted her the same day. She did not return my call but sent me an email asking me several questions regarding: the address, was there a TV in the bedroom (there is), Where are the air conditioners (one in the bedroom as described on VRBO), where is the parking ( described on VRBO) and are there beach towels ( yes, also on VRBO). The next time I heard from her was in July when she asked me about stairs because her son had driven by and thought he saw stairs (pictures on VRBO of stairs as well as a description that the Cottage is above the garage.). I said there were and told her that there are pictures as well as a description of the property which said it is above the garage. Even though she was not entitled to a refund I offered to have her son come, look at the property and decide if she (77) and her 85 year old boyfriend could handle them and if he decided it was too much for them I would refund their payment. No one showed up at the appointed time and no one called..
I received another email before her arrival for help with her luggage- multiple people were there to help. She was 4 hours late.
Almost every day she called me needing something. She couldn’t get the TVs, or the wifi or the microwave (1 year old) or the barbecue to work. The living room furniture is exactly as shown in the pictures on VRBO. Folks love it. The TVs are Smart TV’s with Direct TV, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. The A/C is a window air conditioner (bedroom) for sleeping- great cross breeze. Most rentals at the beach have no A/C. It is top of the line -2 years old. The couch is a futon that is used for guests and couch- many pillows for comfort. All of their complaints I addressed immediately including allowing them the time to find another place if the stairs were too much.
They were very unpleasant renters and really should be staying in a hotel where they can call the front desk or the concierge and get their needs met or change their rooms!
Throughout the stay I felt like a concierge. I have never had complaints like this. Again many return guests. Please read all my other reviews.
A wonderful stay in a perfect spot, close to The Strand and Hermosa Beach. Very walkable. The host was always available and very helpful. The space is just as depicted. I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you Jacquelin, we enjoyed the time in your nice property very much. Have a good time and all the best!
Christoph F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg R.
Jun 2, 2018
Exactly as pictured but better upon arrival. It's perfect
Loved my experience here. Ideal location and clean. Right by the beach. Couldn't have been happier. I'll be back!!
Greg R.
Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann M.
Jun 4, 2016
We loved it!
We loved our little beach cottage. It's cozy and charming. It's an easy walk to the beach and restaurants and lots of activities. We hope we can come back again!
Mary Ann M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
david h.
May 15, 2016
Awesome place to stay !!
Great location, clean, well kept property with everything you need, comfortable bed, full size kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer, bikes, beach chairs, beach towels, grill, deck, 1 block from the beach, everything you need within walking or biking distance.
Several restaurants and bars within 6 blocks, along with the Hermosa Beach pier.
The owner lives on the property and couldn't be nicer or more accommodating.
We stayed in the apartment over the garage, but there is also a studio apartment for rent connected to the main house.
We will rent the apt. again in a heartbeat the next time we go visit our daughter, so much better than a hotel. Thank You !!
david h.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue G.
Apr 28, 2016
Lovely place to stay
My husband and I stayed in the cottage and the studio during our 10 day visit to Hermosa from London to visit our daughter. Both places were lovely and had everything we needed,we especially enjoyed the lovely garden. The position could not have been better near a small store and Martha's for breakfast.
We no doubt will be returning. Thanks Jacquelin for a great stay.
Sue G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tricia M.
Apr 7, 2016
Couldnt have asked for more!
MY husband and I rented the cottage above the garage for 4 nights over the Easter long weekend.
Everything was excellent! Great location- so close to the beach, great apartment extremely clean & comfortable, great use of the bikes which we used every day as we did not have a car. The location was everything we hoped for and we were able to do so much from eating out, to shopping, to exercising along the beach, etc.
It is a very safe and quiet area and I would highly recommend this choice of accommodation. So much better than a hotel and much more value for the price. The only small issue we had was that the wooden shutters on the bedroom window dont provide a good blockout so some roller blinds on the windows would have helped with this. (It's only because we are light sleepers and need the darkness but is probably not an issue for most people). Would definitely book the accommodation in the future if we return for a visit again!
Tricia M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julia R.
Mar 28, 2016
Great Location, exceptional stay
We split our stay between the one-bedroom apartment at this location and the studio, and they are both delightful. Couldn't have a better location for beach access, and having an off-street parking spot is important when you're that close to the beach. The apartment is well-equipped, with a full kitchen. There is also a lovely outdoor deck with sun lounges and an table with a sun umbrella. Much appreciated!
Julia R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
MARCELLA M.
Mar 18, 2016
Beach Cottage
On our visit to Hermosa Beach we did stay
1 week at the beach cottage. We enjoy riding bikes on the strand and there were 4 bikes available. The location of the cottage was ideal . It was literally, a right turn off the property and a block to the strand. Marthas Grill was also, a block away where we did enjoy breakfast and lunch. Across the street from Martha's was an authentic Italian restaurant where we enjoyed a lovely dinner. The Green Store also, was in the same location. I have to say the bed was exceptionally comfortable. There is a patio that I enjoyed. The other plus was having a private parking area.
Jackie was available for any questions.
MARCELLA M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mar 5, 2016
A very nice place to stay!
I felt your place was definitely five star. It had everything that is important to me. Walk to beach was perfect....could hear the surf at night as I was relaxing in bed.... Great!!!
The 'Green Store' is so handy. I did not have a car so happy to have it so close.
My guests and I ate at the 'Hook and Plow' up the hill on Pier Avenue. Good food and interesting, need reservations.
Thanks again, Jackie.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mar 4, 2016
Amazing
Been visiting hermosa beach and staying with Jackie for three years ..we absolutely enjoy every year and moment and so do our furbabies!! The location and amenities couldn't be better. It's clean, comfortable and well appointed with all the necessities..: we love the location and the dog friendly environment! I would never stay anywhere else!! Washer/dryer and beach accessories are +++. Location to beach and market +++
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christie G.
Mar 2, 2016
Awesome
What a delight. This cozy cottage was exactly as it was described. It was convenient, walking distance to shops and quaint little restaurants. We love eating out side and did exactly that every night. We loved Martha's and other cute restaurants nestled along the strand. Having bikes available made it simple to ride from beach to beach. We enjoyed watching the whale migration and seeing the dolphin and seals too. We made day trips to tour L.A. and the Getty art museum is a must. So beautiful. I would highly recommend this home and will definitely come back again.
Christie G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Margaret F.
Jan 19, 2016
Christmas in California
Coming to California from Southern NH for a family Christmas was a great idea ! And staying one block from the beach was a bonus. This unit has a full kitchen ( if you really want to cook !) but walking to Martha's, Melba's and the Green Store makes it very easy to eat out with a very short walk. Stroll down the Strand and you have many choices for food and entertainment on the Hermosa Pier. It was nice enough to walk the beach. The unit itself is big enough for family entertaining. Comfortable bedroom and bath. The secluded deck, surrounded by lovely plants and flowers, was the perfect spot for a nap in the sun - in December !! This was a great choice for us.
Margaret F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
cate b.
Jan 15, 2016
perfection in a cottage
Location, Location and Location - plus wonderful amenities makes this a perfect get away! We came for a 3 night post holiday/anniversary trip - we uber-ed to/from airport and did NOT want a car (although there is parking available). Everything we wanted or needed was close by - great breakfast places (Martha's on 22nd and Good Food down near the pier) plus a tasty deli/convenience store Green something (?). We rode bikes to Venice Beach, laughed at Jay Leno at the Comedy Club (easy walk from cottage), attended a great yoga class and had wonderful massages - all in addition to watching sand volleyball and spectacular sunsets and sunrises mere steps from our place. All in all it really is superb! Also if you like Mexican - La Playita is a small "unassuming" in appearance restaurant but best fish taco's I've ever had!
cate b.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brianne L.
Dec 13, 2015
Cute and tidy apartment
This little back cottage is only a block from the beach and has everything you would need for a short stay in Hermosa. The owner Jackie was lovely to deal with and allows dogs which is a huge plus!
I recommend eating at Good Stuff which allows dogs in the front
Brianne L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tint S.
Nov 21, 2015
Great Hermosa Getaway!
Jackie's apartment and Hermosa were a perfect setting for our visit with our daughter during her autumn college break! Close to the beach and "the Strand" boardwalk, and with all the amenities we saw in the listing, we were able to relax, use the bikes for some leisurely rides, and use the beach chairs and boogie board for a great beach day. A big plus was off-street parking, which in Hermosa is a must if you're renting there. Jackie was a great host and made our stay seamless -- we're looking forward to future visits!!!
Tint S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tint S.
Nov 21, 2015
Awesome Hermosa Beach Getaway!
Jackie's nice apartment was perfect for our California R&R during our trip to spend time with our daughter during her college autumn break. The apartment was as advertised and was very comfortable, clean and well equipped, with beach chairs, boogie board, bike's and other gear a big plus. We had many hours of relaxation on the nearby beach, riding on the Hermosa boardwalk, and in the cozy apartment. Jackie is a great host and we look forward to future trips!
Tint S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kim V.
Nov 14, 2015
Wonderful cottage very close to a beautiful beach
My wife and I spent a week at Jacki's cottage while visiting our daughter. Perfect spot with great accomodations including all the beach and biking needs. Highly recommend the cottage and the great beach town
Kim V.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Debbie P.
Oct 30, 2015
This place is a Pearl!
Jackie's Cottage Guesthouse is absolutely our most desireable place to stay when we visit Hermosa Beach! The Cottage is immaculate and charming with its splendid airy great room and separate bedroom with a most comfortable bed. We loved the private deck and peaceful yard setting. And, having a parking space is premium! There is no better location, as our favorite breakfast spot is Marthas which is one block away, along with the little corner green market that offers great deli food. The fabulous ocean and beach are two blocks away! It is great that Jackie has beach towels, chairs, etc. and the bikes are great for riding down the Strand or touring Hermosa Beach. We especially loved being able to walk to the Hermosa Beach Pier and to our favorite restaurant on the Promenade, named The Mediterraneo. I would definitely recommend this charming, immaculate Cottage to anyone who loves to be close to the ocean and have wonderful conveniences nearby-all in a pleasing neighborhood setting. We loved our stay and look forward to more visits! Thank you so much Jackie!
Debbie P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
Oct 23, 2015
Great visit that was enhanced by where we stayed.
My wife and I spent 2 weeks at Jackie's cottage. The location could not be better as the walk to the beach was less then 2 minutes. Jackie has everything you need for a beach vacation from sand chairs, beach towels, umbrella (if you need to protect yourself from the sun), to bikes for exploring.
The cottage was clean and well equipped. We used the private deck and the full kitchen to prepare dinner one night for a party of six.
Hermosa pier was a short walk which provided access to a number of restaurants for dining and entertainment. Manhattan beach was walkable and a short bike ride away.
Check out the Comedy and Magic Club, Jay Leno performs there on most Sunday's.
We will be returning to Hermosa and plan to stay with Jackie again.