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Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok

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Living area
Beach
Dining
Outdoor dining
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Street Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok

*Construction Notice: There is an ongoing grading and soil excavation construction project at the east end of Gravilla St (refer to the map at the bottom of the ad to view distance from this home); this work may generate noise and dust. Work hours are limited to 7am-5pm, expected completion date unknown. Also, a neighboring home across the street from this unit is completing a remodel, expected completion date unknown. There is also construction in the alley, expected completion date unknown.

SUMMARY
Enjoy beach living in this designer 1br+1ba top level unit located less than one block to the famous Windansea surf/swim friendly beach & short walk to local dining & markets. Other highlights of this light & bright space include professional coastal design by a local design team, wood flooring, 2 Samsung SMART TVs (with cable), 1 compact garage parking, dog ok (1 large or 2 small) unfortunately no cats, & sleeps 4. *Please note there is no A/C, though floor fans are provided.

INTERIOR
Lush landscape & ivy cover this light & bright top level corner unit, located just steps to beautiful white sandy Windansea beach. As you enter the home you'll be greeted by a living room tastefully decorated with blue & gray beach tones, windows galore, wood floors, sofa bed, accent chairs, & new Samsung SMART TV.

Off the living room is a separate dining area for 4 as well as a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and 4 burner gas stove + oven. The bedroom features a Queen size bed, Samsung SMART TV, & ensuite bath (tub/shower combo).

Other highlights of this light & bright space include professional coastal design by a local design team, wood flooring, 2 Samsung SMART TVs (with cable), 1 compact garage parking, dog ok (1 large or 2 small), & sleeps 4. *Please note there is no A/C, though floor fans are provided.

PARKING
1 Garage parking space *Compact vehicles only* (will not fit most minivans/suv's). Approx. dimensions: 7'9”w x 6.5'h x 16'deep. Nearby overnight street parking is permitted at no fee.

BED & BATH ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps 4, 2 adults max)
• Master Bedroom | 1 Queen (sleeps 2), Samsung SMART TV, & ensuite bath (tub/shower combo)
• Living Room | 1 Queen sofa sleeper (sleeps 2) & Samsung SMART TV

OTHER FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS
• Professionally designed by local designer Casas by Craft, with coastal touches throughout
• 2 Samsung SMART TVs with all your favorite apps
• Full cable service with live TV, live Sports, local channels, & cable channels
• Dogs ok! 2 small or 1 large
• Shared Washer/Dryer located towards the rear of the property (coin operated)
• Wood flooring throughout
• Beach chairs & beach towels provided

LOCATION
Beautiful Windansea Beach! Our home is located in the laid back beach La Jolla community of Windansea, a great family friendly area with a white sandy swim/surf beach and local eats just a short walk away! Sneak peek:

DINING
Some of our favorite nearby eateries include Busy Bee's Bagels, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, LJ Crafted Wines, Wheat & Water wood-fired pizza & Duke's La Jolla family eatery. Also just a few blocks to Valley Farm organic grocery market & butchery shop.

ACTIVITIES
Within 1 block to the famous Windansea beach, which is both swim and surf friendly. Also nearby is La Jolla Cove, with great snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking.

ATTRACTIONS
Just a few minutes away is the Village of La Jolla, with endless shops & entertainment. A quick Uber ride South will get you to Belmont Park's Big Dipper roller coaster and all new Plunge pool. Other attractions include ~10min drive to Sea World, over the hill is ~20min drive to the famous San Diego Zoo, and just ~15min drive to Del Mar fairgrounds and racetrack.

POLICIES & GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDELINES

• Guest Requirements | Per certain regulations & HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book with us. If your group is all adults, then all guests must meet our minimum age of 30 (exceptions made for multigenerational families).
• Occupancy | Maximum occupancy refers to the number of people allowed in the home at any given time (i.e. includes both overnight guests & non-overnight visitors), some of which may be mandated by certain regulations. Exceptions towards the maximum number of people allowed may be made for children under the age of 2. Guest(s) agrees that more than the number of people stated on the reservation shall not occupy the premises. The number of guests includes visitors, even if they are not staying overnight.
• Noise | Our homes are intended for relaxing getaways, not rowdy beach parties. Music and other noise is to be kept at an appropriate level and in a manner that is mindful to neighbors. Noise that can be heard 50 feet away from the home is prohibited. Parties are not allowed. If there is excessive noise or music, any illegal activity, or evidence of violation of these policies, you may be asked to vacate the premise without any refund and additional charges may be assessed.
• Combination Listings | Due to occupancy restrictions, larger groups looking to book multiple units must reserve an approved combination listing. No more than 1 combination listing can be reserved per stay.

STRO LICENSE # STR-08738L
TOT # 650321
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About the area

La Jolla

Located in Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of San Diego and Torrey Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marine Street Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Children's Pool Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rigoberto's Taco Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Corriente - ‬19 min walk

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. So close to the beautiful Windansea Beach. Our favorite. Such a cute modern cottage upstairs. The courtyard is so darling and the bed so comfortable. The place is adorable. The location is so quiet and so close to La Jolla. We loved being able to walk to our favorite beach and we will be back. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jian K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really bad communication, they canceled our booking and we found out when we arrived at SD. Just to call but no luck to get hold of anyone. So we need to book somewhere else last minute.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely breezy esthetic. Small, but nicely furnished. Good kitchen equipment. Easy walk to a lovely beach. Eateries within walking distance. Very fun stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you Michelle! We are so happy to hear that you loved the home! Thank you for the sweet review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodd S.

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

Very clean and great location

The apartment is very clean and comfortable and in a great location. Very walkable or just a short drive to great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed drinking wine in the courtyard in the early evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
So happy you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

La Jolla Trip 2024

Quiet neighborhood. Short walk to beach (nice beach too). Short drive to places to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2024
Awesome! Thank you for letting us know :)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matt H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
No A/C or heat, when I asked about the A/C, I was told “there are fans in the closet” The laundry is a community, coin-operated washer and dryer. The “wood” floors are laminate and have cracks. The bed is a queen size and is not comfortable. The garage is tiny and will not provide parking unless you have a smart car or mini cooper. Whoever does marketing for them is a genius in make the place appear much better online. We’ll look elsewhere next time we are in La Jolla. Proximity to the beach was great. Having the beach chairs and towels was nice too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Great!

This place was the perfect bungalow. So perfect for us and our dog. Everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your feedback :)
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6/10 Okay

Sally C.

Great location, needs a slight revamp

Location of the shacks were perfect t. However, apartment and facilities are in need of a revamp/updating, such as extractor fan, shared laundry facilities, bedding for sofa bed. In general a nice stay, however be aware you can here others from nearby shacks very easily.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary S.

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

Buy a bag of coffee?

This a great place for the price! Walking down to watch the surfers every morning was a highlight. Perfect for a couple's getaway. A couple nitpicks: Buy a small bag of cofffee for arriving guests who don't make it to a grocery store when they arrive, and open the.place up the day guests are arriving. It was so hot the first night I barely slept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you for the review Gary! We appreciate the feedback. We hope you had a great vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location, location, location ! That was the best part. Place very clean and kitchen with good pots and pans for cooking. The downside was bed not comfortable especially the pillows. No AC and fans very loud and no screens on windows. Couch was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you Leslie! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home and location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Clean and comfortable

Cute walk up, as described and pictured. Great neighborhood close to beach and walking distance to town. Nicely furnished, light and airy, clean and comfortable. Only issue if I’m being picky is the windows, which are hard to operate and don’t stay open or closed very well. Despite them, I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Rebecca! Please stay again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect weekend on the west coast.

I don’t think I could have found a better location for my trip to La Jolla. The was very cute and felt very safe. The hosts reached out almost immediately upon check-in to ask if I needed anything and replied quickly to my questions. The bed was comfortable. There were available fans (very important for quality sleep). The kitchen was well-equipped. Most notably, the beach was just steps away and I could access everything I wanted to do just by walking out my front door. I have only positive things to say about this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
So wonderful to hear, Haley. We are so glad you enjoyed our home, and we hope to host you again soon! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great place

My family of four, and one golden retriever, really enjoyed our week at this property. Being able to walk to one of La Jolla’s most beautiful beaches was fantastic. The walk was short and easy. The property was very green and well kept. We really appreciated being in the top unit where we could open the windows and get airflow on the warmer days. The fans provided in the unit were a must for hotter days. The coffee maker and blender were great. Lastly, we were concerned that the street parking might not work out every day of our stay, but actually it was never an issue, even on weekends. The garage was too small for our SUV, so we had to use street parking. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
Thank you for the feedback Brian!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2025
Thank you Bill! Let us know how we could have improved your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2025
Thank you Debra!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you, Angela!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Great! Thank you!
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