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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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La Jolla, CA
  • Windansea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic La Jolla Home Close to Ocean w/Free WiFi, Private Washer/Dryer, Patio

Seashell Cottage

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Tastefully decorated in sea inspired hues throughout, the Seashell Cottage is a peaceful and soothing private vacation home located in a quiet Windansea Beach neighborhood.

Enter this home through the welcoming enclosed front porch and step into the spacious living room with beautiful hardwood floors and comfortable furnishings decorated in a tranquil ocean inspired decor. There is ample seating, lots of windows to let in sunshine and ocean breezes and large flatscreen TV. French door leads out to the patio. The adjacent large dining room has a beautiful table with seating for 6 guests and a charming crystal chandelier and relaxing ocean art to compliment your family meals. The fully equipped kitchen is off the dining room and has everything you will need to prepare family meals including dishwasher and gas range.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed with luxury bedding, a flat screen TV and is furnished in soothing natural hues. There is a half bath in the bedroom and lots of sunny windows. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and the third bedroom has 2 twin sized beds, flat screen TV and ceiling fan to keep you cool. Both of these rooms also feature luxury bedding and peaceful shades of the sand and sea assure you sweet California dreams.

The main bath has a shower and plenty of hotel quality towels. There is an laundry room located just off the kitchen for your convenience with washer and dryer and access to the back yard.

Enjoy spending a lazy afternoon in the fenced in private yard perfect for a family BBQ and evening outdoor relaxation. Brand new BBQ grill, large dining table for 6 guests and comfortable couches and shady umbrella await you for lounging and conversation. Beautiful landscaping and blooming morning glories surround the yard and afford you privacy and peace in this backyard oasis.




Perfectly located, you will enjoy the easy two block walk to Marine Street beach to sun and ride the waves, as well as all of the local shops and restaurants. Additionally, it is just a one-half mile to the world famous dining and shopping in the La Jolla Village and a short drive to famous La Jolla Cove, downtown San Diego, and area attractions.

Kick off your shoes and put on your flip flops, this vacation home is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your perfect La Jolla beach vacation!




THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:






•No smoking is allowed inside any of our properties
•Due to the moderate coastal climate, this house (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning.
•This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental agreement includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting with Vacasa Seasonals, Inc.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: Street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis; parking is not guaranteed.


Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-03185L, 608722
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

La Jolla

Located in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic La Jolla Home Close to Ocean w/Free WiFi, Private Washer/Dryer, Patio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic La Jolla Home Close to Ocean w/Free WiFi, Private Washer/Dryer, Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic La Jolla Home Close to Ocean w/Free WiFi, Private Washer/Dryer, Patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic La Jolla Home Close to Ocean w/Free WiFi, Private Washer/Dryer, Patio located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Windansea Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 58 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Matthew A.

Nice Place to Stay

This place had everything we needed for our stay. Was clean on arrival and walkable to a bunch of places.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Terren O.

If you want to stay somewhere dirty - this is the place for you

This experience was awful. We arrived and the home was dirty with hair in the drawers and dusty and crumbs on all horizontal surfaces. I sent photos immediately to the rental company. My family moved out the next day because it was gross. I’ve never had to move out of a vrbo before. I’ve been trying to get an answer from Vacasa on a refund and they're not giving me an answer. If you want to stay somewhere dirty, this is the place for you!

8/10 Good

Michele G.

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

Great location

Easy to walk to the beach and La Jolla stores and restaurants. Quiet and safe neighborhood. The house is old and could have been cleaner. The floors and dishes were dirty and the half bathroom toilet keeps flushing. Also the bedroom door with the half bathroom is jammed and can’t be fully closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Great family vacation

Cute place, easy walk to beach and downtown. Plenty of room for four adults. Great sushi and brunch places within 15 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Kersten B.

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

Seashell Cottage

This property is much older than the pictures show. There was pet hair and stains on many of the outdoor cushions and inside furniture. Also there is not any air conditioning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Ideal location!

This home was perfect for our family of 5 adults because it had plenty of room and was 2 blocks from the beach so you could go every day to see the sun set! You also could easily walk to all of the restaurants and stores. the house was spacious and comfortable. and we loved sitting in the back yard playing cards and having meals. I highly recommend this home! The owner was warm and personable!

2/10 Terrible

jane p.

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

Horrible property. Do not stay here. Save your money.

This home is old, dirty and unsafe. The entire residence is shabby at best and it feels very unsafe. We booked two night and left after five minutes. My girls and I did not feel safe there. Do not waste your money on this horrendous rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ken S.

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

Nice place

A little warm. Not great air flow. Great location. Needs a little interior up keep. Bathroom door very difficult to close without a loud slam. Not a problem but we had a new born with us. Location is very good. Parking is not good. Easy to get in and checkout was very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Todd R.

In Need of Repairs

This property should not be in the price point that it is!! If I advertised NO A/C, I would make sure that the fans being provided were top notch!! 1 out of 5 actually worked fine. For three bedrooms, not acceptable!! All fans (including the two ceiling fans) hadn't been cleaned in months. All furniture was "thrift store" bought. Exterior patio furniture was badly stained, shade awning falling apart, and side tables rusty and top falling apart. Truly, the only thing that was very nice was the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paige H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could not access

There was no access provided to the property. Attempts to gain access from the property management company were not fulfilled timely. Keys/lockbox were empty. Property pictures were not accurate, notably in the back area. Furniture was very worn and dirty, the overhead gazebo structure was broken. We are due a full refund for not being able to stay and needing to book another property for the night. VRBO and the property manager are being very difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Windy S.

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

Great location

Great location. Quick short walk to the beach. Nice backyard patio to hang out. Always able to find street parking. Walkable to many restaurants and stores. We thought we were only given 2 towels for the house. We didn’t realize the closet next to the full bathroom had towels, it seemed locked because the door handle doesn’t turn but you just have to pull on it. Plenty of fans to keep the house cool. The house could use a deep clean (the shower curtain had built up mildew) and there were a couple items that needed fixing (a chair and the chandelier). Traveling with a dog and toddler it was totally fine. The casualness and beachy feel of the house made it comfortable. It was nice having the 1/2 bath in addition to the full bath. Communication was good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

Mia K.

Great location for our family and pup!

The cottage is perfectly located in La Jolla! Walking distance to the beach and shops and restaurants. Very quiet, friendly neighborhood and the cottage is much bigger than expected! Like other reviews mentioned it really has the very bare essentials (salt, pepper, a few extra toilet paper rolls, some travel soaps) — no extras so expect to make a trip to the grocery store/pharmacy once you arrive. We did however enjoy all the extra beach towels and chairs though! The backyard was fabulous and perfect for relaxing. Worth noting, our biggest complaint was the house is definitely on the old side and we had to call guest services twice to fix afed appliances breaking(the heater and front door handle). The paint is chipping all over in the front sun room and only a few of the windows in the house actually open. These were very minor things but it did leave us feeling like the house could use a little modern renovation. Overall, great for our two week family vacation and we would definitely stay again!
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2/10 Terrible

Nicole N.

Awful stay, pictures deceiving

This house is very outdated. Extremely hot with no air conditioning and since majority of the screens were torn it was fly city if you opened them. Couch smelled awful, doors were missing door knobs, TV remote missing for master bedroom so couldn’t turn it on at all. Sheets were stained, beds caved in when you laid down. Some lights didn’t work. The house next door looked as if homeless were squatting in it. Someone randomly accessed the property during our stay with no notice. Local beach access was NOT kid friendly. The only plus was the washer and dryer with detergent provided, towels and beach chairs being available. Would definitely not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Allison P.

Great location

The location of this home was great. Walking distance to the heart of LJ Village, and a very safe neighborhood. The house itself is spacious, has lots of old charm, and is very quiet. We brought our 12mo twins and it was pretty easy to baby-proof. There is a baby gate and pack and play, and any fragile items were easy to move. Here are my reasons for not rating 5 stars: Although the house looked clean, within 20 minutes of walking around, our feet were brown with dirt. Not the best with crawling babies. The cleaning crew just needs to mop. The couch was so heavily febrezed that it was almost wet when we got there. The jute rug in the living room has seen some ware, as expected with a rental, so expect it to get all over your clothes if you’re on the floor. There was only one wash cloth and about a day’s worth of shampoo and no hand soap, so BYO if staying longer than that. Overall, I’d stay here again, but would bring more toiletries and requests the floors be mopped.

8/10 Good

Lisa v., Martinsville

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

cute and convenient

We recently stayed at the cottage for a wedding. We had our adult children and another guest. The house was a comfortable size and the location was perfect. We could go for walks to the beach, walk into town and on Sunday there was a local farmers market that we walked to! The beds are comfy and for the most part the house was clean. As stated in other reviews, you may want to bring slippers or flip flops as the floors are old and leave your feet a bit dirty. When we arrived the mirror in the half bath was missing and the shower curtain liner was a bit mildewed. The management got there within a couple hours to replace both. There is no air but plenty of fans and with windows open at night there was a decent cross breeze. The neighborhood was quiet so that was not an issue. We did have some dampness, being there during the hurricane, but once the sun came out the house dried right out. Just a note, after reading other reviews we did bring extra face clothes (two are provided) and large shampoo. All in all it was a good experience.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brett B.

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

The review

The property is older than it appears in the photos. The property needs a face lift at its price point. Chipped paint throughout, water damaged ceiling in some spots. No locks on bedrooms or bathrooms. Rear entry with no security bolt. One of the comforters had a stain on it. Not enough towels for 6 people. Great location though, easy access, walking to nearby stores was easy for grocery needs. street parking but was not an issue for us. It got busier in evening with locals parking to go surf. Some of the dishes were dirty or stained. Lastly cable did not work on the main TV, there was no Roku attached. Not sure what remotes went to which TV. The Roku didn’t work in the bedrooms, not sure about cable as we attached our laptop to the HDMI. There was a DVD player but no selection of movies at like other places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kjetil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

MaryJean F.

Fantastic locatiion

Home had 1 wine glass and 1 spoon I've stayed in La Jolla vacation homes for years and was by far The most poorly equipped kitchen. Not a lot of natural light and very few Outlets

6/10 Okay

Tiffany O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pleasant stay but could have been better

We had an overall good experience and stay at this property. The location is nice for walking downtown and to the beach. The things you should be aware of: -House gets very warm and windows are challenging to open and some windows didn’t have screens. -BARE essentials were provided. Literally two rolls of toilet paper, and three miniature bars of soap. Be prepared to make a run to Pavilions. -The one hand towel provided in the entire home was a bath mat. No washcloths and only five bath towels. No beach towels. -It was nice to have a washer dryer, but be prepared to purchase detergent. -Twin beds and the bed frames they are on are extremely squeaky. -The backyard wasn’t the oasis we expected. It was overgrown and run down. We wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Real nice

Real nice. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Monica S.

Great place to stay in La Jolla

Location is very good, short walk to beach to watch surfers and sunset and only slightly further walk to lots of great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Wendy T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Old and Drab

This place has so much potential. The location was good close to the beach and town but on a quieter street but was such a disappointment. I chose this because of the wonderful pictures of the backyard- It was nothing like the pictures. It was dirty and unwelcoming. There was a ripped cover over the seating and the grill didnt work- We ended up pulling lawn chairs int he front lawn to read. Inside was dark and drab and needs a good can of paint. The bathroom was dirty with mold in the shower. I called property management several times on multiple issues which is not local and they were very nice but nobody ever followed through. I asked for someone to clean the shower- they said they would and never showed and that was the same for every issue, I am not a high maintenance person and dont have very high expectations, but this was not what I expected for the amount of money they charged. They gave you one little (travel size soap for the week and 2 rolls of toilet paper) beach chairs dirty and ripped. Ive really never experienced a rental with such lack of thought.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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