The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages

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A view through a window with a lattice fence, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A traditional house with a blue door, a small garden with plants, and a brick pathway.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a television.
A cozy room with a round table, a sofa, and a lamp.
A patio area with a striped sofa, a glass table, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Main Beach

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Heisler Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Laguna Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mystic Hills, a neighborhood in Laguna Beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also worth visiting.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cleo Street Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heisler Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Laguna Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yuzu - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages on Nov 9, 2026 start from $280, 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 The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages located?

Located in Mystic Hills, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Main Beach Park. Cleo Street Beach and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Close to beach. Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Manzanita Cottages was really nice! Check in was seamless, the landscaping is beautiful, great location. We came for my wife's fortieth.High school reunion and could not have chosen a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was clean, quiet, and close to the ocean! We also loved the courtyard and the patio in back of the cottage. My only complaint would be not having an oven. Other than that it was great for our week’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

18th birthday celebration

Cute little cottage, great location, nice outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Laguna Beach Cottage

Loved our stay! We are originally from CA but moved away. We still need our beach fix every year and this little cottage was perfect for us. The cottage was well stocked and clean. The outside areas were beautiful and felt like home. Tucked away from the street, it’s nice and quiet. We will definitely return! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Charming place. Just what I expected. Very clean and nicely decorated. There was some difficulty in reaching the manager before arrival. Overall I would recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in a great location.

Charming small cottage in a great location. I could walk from the cottage to downtown Laguna Beach in 10 minutes. It did take me a little longer to walk back uphill.Everything in the cottage was in good working order. Parking is a challenge. Definitely would stay again on my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time at Laguna Beach

I loved Laguna Beach. It was our first time visiting. We were celebrating my birthday. The cottage was what I was expecting: quiet, cozy, private and closed to the beach, stores and restaurants. I definitely recommend it. 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

The cottage was so sweet. We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and included what we needed for a couple days away. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairy Tale Cottage by the Sea

This adorable cottage was everything I wanted and needed in a little home away from home. Such a relaxing little fairy tale secret garden tucked away in the beautiful Laguna surroundings. I loved everything about this place, only wish that I were still there. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was the stairs getting into the property. Other than that I can't wait to come back. I have so many people wanting to know the details about this place too. Thank you for such a beautiful place to stay. It was the perfect place for my beach getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage near town

We always love staying at any of the unique Manzanita Cottages. Neil, who was our contact for our rental, is always so attentive and accommodating every time we rent a cottage. The blue cottage is adorable and very comfortable. Yes, the bathroom is small but when it’s just two of you here for a vacation, it’s workable if you take turns getting ready. The living room, kitchen and bedroom offer plenty of room for two. The kitchen is stocked with basics, coffee, water, some condiments, plates, silverware, etc.... The location is perfect and you are about a 10 minute, if not less, walk to town. If you bring elderly guests or children with you, you might want to drop them off at the back entrance (school district office parking lot) to avoid the steep stairs at the main entrance on Manzanita road. The back entrance also has a code and there are no steps until you get into the garden area, but they are pretty easy to take and they are only a few at a time. The cottage was very clean, as always, and it was so quiet at night and in the early morning. The seating area outside was so peaceful and the gardens are full of pretty flowers. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

This cottage is in serious need of paint/upkeep. The bathroom and shower are tiny!

The outdoor/covered old stone staircase leading down to the cottages had really slick, difficult to see mud on one side of it due to the recent rains. This was quite a hazard, especially at night with the very dim lighting. Though checkout time was 11:00am and our car was still parked in "the blue cottage" space (visible to the housekeeper), she entered our cottage without even knocking around 10:35am intentionally-- her only excuse was that our door was unlocked. It was just rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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