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Smiths Cottage By The Beach - Quiet beach cottage

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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 Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Farmers Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Point Loma, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Beach Farmers Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dog Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Point Loma Nazarene University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Winstons Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Joint Sushi & Tapas - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ultreya Coffee - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smiths Cottage By The Beach - Quiet beach cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smiths Cottage By The Beach - Quiet beach cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smiths Cottage By The Beach - Quiet beach cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smiths Cottage By The Beach - Quiet beach cottage located?

Located in Point Loma, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mission Bay. Ocean Beach and Ocean Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach cottage

Property was great, good size, comfy and best part was the back patio. Good location within walking distance to Sunset Cliffs and OB Newport Ave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach.

Well maintained, private. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly as described. Amazing family trip. Would definitely stay here again. Outdoor space was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Clean, cozy and as described. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Cottage Near the Ocean

We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was very comfortable and cozy. It was a bit chilly to eat outside while we were there but the back patio was lovely. The plants and landscaping around the cottage were divine. Great location and quiet neighborhood. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time at Smiths Cottage By The Beach. The house was comfortable, back yard was super cute, and we had fun in Ocean Beach. Parking behind the property was a lifesaver since street parking is hard to come by. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was spacious and charming, and very much as depicted in the photos. My partner and I had a wonderful time. The rental company that manages it gave very clear instructions about how to access the property and the house rules. They were very responsive to my communications. The cottage is in reasonable walking distance to the downtown area and many wonderful restaurants. Is also a short walk to Sunset cliffs for hiking and beautiful views of the ocean. We would definitely go back there.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal Location

Just an absolutely wonderful location and house. Far enough from OB to be separate from all of the activity, yet close enough to walk to the main area. The house was very clean and well-kept, as well as the decor. An absolute beautiful backyard and patio to relax after a long day. The next time I’m in San Diego, I will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Beach Cottage!

The cottage was super clean, tastefully decorated, and comfortable! The patio area was spacious, quiet, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.The only drawbacks were the TVs with 4 remotes and unclear instructions. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Hidden Gem

Tucked away on Orchard Street, this lovely cottage has all the comforts of home- and then some! The cozy den with its gas fireplace, the eat in kitchen and comfy queen size bed are welcoming indoor amenities. But the star feature for us is the extensive outdoor living space, with its beautiful gardens, amply sized dining area, grill and outdoor fireplace area. What a treat! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset Vibes

We stayed 4 nights and absolutely LOVED the privacy & charm of the old home with the indoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen/patio. We were in walking distance to the cliffs for hiking, and Newport Ave for the local culture. Every cab ride was only 10 minutes to our destination and we really packed it all in. The house was in pristine condition and had everything we desired. It couldn't of been any better!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really nice place

Took the kids for 4th of July week. Place is great and if it was just my wife and I it would have been perfect. For a 4 & 6 year old the walk into town was a little far. And Ocean Beach as a whole is much more suited for adults and older kids. But would definitely stay again when they’re older. Really great set up. Very grateful. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding quiet cottage located away from the hustle and bustle but convenient to getting around San Diego. Beautiful gardens and patio for relaxing. Just two blocks away from stunning sunsets. It also has off street parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us.

Spotlessly clean. Great location in Ocean Beach. Lots of room to spread out. Loved the private back patio area (with an orange and a lime tree….cool for an east coast person) for coffee in the morning while still in pjs and we were able to have a few friends over for burgers one night and had plenty of room to entertain. Two heads up. They are not kidding when they say Ocean Beach is in the flight path of the San Diego airport. And the pull out couch (ie second bedroom) is definitely not as comfortable as the very very comfortable bed in the main bedroom. Fine for kids or in my case a 20 something kid. Having two bathrooms was great! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, awesome location!

Property didn’t disappoint! Very clean, pictures were accurate, definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort near the beac

Wonderful one bedroom with 2 bedrooms Bleach house. We enjoyed the outside patio with a fireplace and the house in general. Spend the cool nights inside with near the fireplace. This is a very comfortable house for two.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

The cottage was awesome, plenty of space, nice outdoor patio bbq area, weather is great and safe so much that my husband slept outside on patio furniture. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

We had a wonderful time at Smith Cottage! It was very clean and the perfect size for our family of 3. The dishwasher and clothes washer/dryer were very useful and we loved the outdoor space! The location is great for a family, it’s in a quiet neighborhood. It’s a little too far to walk to the beach (at least with kids) but you can easily walk to sunset cliffs where you have a great view of the sunset. It’s close to the airport but we weren’t bothered by the noise from the airplanes. There is one parking spot which was great because street parking is very hard to come by in this neighborhood. The space is not very big though so I wouldn’t recommend driving a large truck or SUV. We rented a Nissan Rouge and it fit just fine but I think we would have had a hard time fitting a vehicle that was any bigger than that. We had a wonderful time and would certainly consider this property again next time we return. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT

My new husband and I stayed here in preparation for our La Jolla wedding. I was looking for a place that had enough space to have hair and make up done at the house the day of the wedding, as well as a quiet, home for my new husband and I to come back to. We are very familiar with Ocean Beach, having spending lots of time here (even living here in the past) and when we found this home we knew it would be perfect. The back yard is incredible and was great for a cookout the day after the wedding with our immediate families to thank them for traveling (from Cleveland OH). Check in was so easy, and the communication with property managers was open and available. The home was close enough to the main street (newport) to walk but far enough that it was a sweet, quiet neighborhood. We even met the front neighbors! We love OB and will certainly be back every year, from now until forever! -the Kennedys
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Families

The fact that this property has two bathrooms is so worth it. Very handy when dealing with teenagers. There were four of us and we were able to spread out. Never felt crowded or pressed for time getting ready. The backyard area is also awesome. Great space to hang out and relax. The sunsets that are a two minute walk down the street are amazing. I would happily book this property again for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful charming cottage!

We had a very enjoyable stay. The cottage is very clean, comfortable and well appointed. Gas fireplace in the back sitting room was a joy on cool mornings and evenings. Nice new fluffy bath towels. Beautiful back courtyard with comfy lounge chairs and dining table and grill. Great location - 10-15 minute walk to Newport Ave center of town and short walk to the coast. Parking spot was a definite plus but spot was small so get a compact car. More than we wanted to spend but made our trip enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving getaway

Our family really enjoyed our time at Smiths Cottage! The location is great, quiet and a quick drive to many popular places! My husband and I are morning runners, the views along the cliffs for our morning runs were simply amazing! The house is the perfect space for a small family or couple (or two) looking to get away. Clean and cozy with everything you'd need for your stay. I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Place in an Ideal Location For Our Trip

A comfortable, well appointed house with a spectacular private patio. We enjoyed every minute in this property. Everything was as we had hoped for. The space worked. Except for the jets flying overhead, the neighborhood was quiet and easy to get in and out of. Being on a direct bus route into downtown was an extra unexpected plus. Being able to enjoy morning coffee and dinner on the patio made our stay in October a true California experience. The property was conveniently located to shopping and dining and within walking distance of the beach. Having two dedicated parking spots made driving very convenient. With easy access to the freeways, exploring Greater San Diego was easy. The owners provided some nice touches to the property. The place was nicely furnished with many mid century modern pieces of furniture and a fully equipped kitchen. The property management company was very responsive to any issues that we had.We would not hesitate to stay at the Smith's cottage anytime in the future.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

As Advertised

We have stayed in five different properties in Ocean Beach and this is our favorite by far. It didn't disappoint and I know we'll be back.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and the back yard was so cool, BBQ, fire place and great lighting.

We had a wonderful stay! This house is on a quite street, very clean and organized. Walking distance to beach and lots of great restaurants and bars. The back yard was perfect for outdoor dining, bbq, fire place and great lighting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
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