Family Reunions 2 home compound Walking distance to La Jolla Shores Beach for 26

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8.0

Very good

10 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 276000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Dryer

Washer

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

La Jolla, CA

La Jolla Beach10 min walk
Birch Aquarium3 min drive
La Jolla Cove8 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)20 min drive

Great place for big family reunion. Lots of space and a big grassy yard for kids to play games, 2 houses plus a casita w...

Brenda D.

Aug 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

At The Gateway to La Jolla, 5 1/2 blocks from La Jolla Shores Beach.
Spread over 3/4 acres of gardens and yards, including a grass volleyball / badminton court, 2 hot tubs, 2 BBQ patios, fire circles with firewood & plenty of parking.
Two homes and a casita for a total of 10 bedrooms with 16 beds (mostly queen and king) and 6 1/2 bathrooms to comfortably (and legitimately) sleep up to 27.

The great thing about this location is you have a signalized left turn in and out of La Jolla Parkway, So it’s a very quick and easy ingress / egress into La Jolla and practically anywhere in San Diego due to the quick access (2 minutes) to Hwy 52 or Interstate 5.
There is a five car driveway and practically unlimited on-street parking along the cul de sac.
There is a pedestrian overpass a couple hundred feet from the front door which crosses La Jolla Parkway / Torrey Pines Road to the Starbucks, Subway Sandwiches, Mini-Mart and Hotel La Jolla (great pool lounge and penthouse restaurant, often with live entertainment).
From there it's just five blocks to the best family beach in San Diego, La Jolla Shores Beach and Kellogg Park.
It's a very pleasant walk, past the restaurants, clothing stores and kayak / surfboard rental shops on Avenida de la Playa.
If you're driving it’s just a couple of minutes to Highway 5 or La Jolla Shores Beach, because you’re at “The Gateway to La Jolla”, before the La Jolla congestion starts.
It's a five minute drive to Sea World or Pacific and Mission Beaches and ten minutes to the airport, downtown San Diego / Gaslamp or the San Diego Zoo.
Lego Land is about fifteen minutes to the north.
The Village of La Jolla (Prospect Street, Girard) is about nine blocks south, and is walkable.

Property manager

Dan Courtney

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 615841, STR-04951L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Jolla

This holiday home is located in Hidden Valley, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, and is near theme parks and near the beach. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Birch Aquarium and Belmont Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

La Jolla Beach - 10 min walk
La Jolla Shores Park - 13 min walk
University of California, San Diego - 2 min drive
Birch Aquarium - 3 min drive
La Jolla Cove - 8 min drive

Getting around

Nobel Drive Station - 5 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 4 min walk
Duke's La Jolla - 2 min drive
Brockton Villa Restaurant - 3 min drive
Cusp Dining & Drinks - 5 min walk
Hennessey's Tavern - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Reunions 2 home compound Walking distance to La Jolla Shores Beach for 26 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Reunions 2 home compound Walking distance to La Jolla Shores Beach for 26?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Reunions 2 home compound Walking distance to La Jolla Shores Beach for 26?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Reunions 2 home compound Walking distance to La Jolla Shores Beach for 26 located?

This family-friendly La Jolla holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego. La Jolla Cove is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

8.0

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

6 August 2023

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

La Jolla Family Reunion

Great place for big family reunion. Lots of space and a big grassy yard for kids to play games, 2 houses plus a casita was perfect for our sprawling clan. Comfortable beds and roomy living spaces, was really clean for our check-in. Plenty of kitchen supplies. Only 2 complaints: we had to wait awhile to check-in while crews pick up supplies from previous event. And the A/C was not cool in lower house so all room fans going! Easy access to beach and cool shade in yard relieved that complaint. And owner apologized for lateness. Owner very accessible and answered all questions. Yard is overgrown around back patio, very lush vegetation. Overall we do recommend this place for large groups who love the outdoors and an old-school style of living.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marshall B.

28 November 2022

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

Old California

An old school beach bungalow, this place — on a full acre! — has well equipped kitchens for cooking family meals. There is a huge lawn including a badminton net, a valuable camellia collection, and dozens of very large, mature trees. Brick walkways lend a sense of diligent, loving, homemade care to the property. It’s a brisk 10-minute walk to Kellogg Park and beach. Low ceilings and exposed beams give a cozy atmosphere. Living room seats 12 comfortably.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Celeste M.

7 September 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Not during a Heat Wave

This is a great stay if you do not book during a heat wave and don’t like AC. We spent Labor Day weekend here. And while the location is good, the amenities, not so much. Our number one problem was the AC or lack there of. I wish that this was mentioned in the description. Coming from Arizona, AC is VERY important. The main house has AC but it was on a “hot tub” timer and had to be “reset “ every hour. The host stated it was because the AC would be left on when folks left and he ended up with a very large electric bill. Honestly, a one night stay would cover that. The 2nd home had no AC at all. The host stated again, If we were not in a heat wave this is a great place. The host provided fans, but the property was secluded and had no circulation throughout the property unless we all stayed in the yard between the houses. At one point we put up tents just so our kids could sleep comfortable, but we were asked to move it because we were killing the grass. The host stated, the grass is probably already yellow due to the heat wave. When we left the grass was fine. No discoloration or damage. This is the only relief during the night our kids had. Including the infants. We paid to sleep outside. The fans provided didn’t push much air, they were dirt and 3 did not work. The host at first replaces one with a broken cyclone fan, and later dropped of 2 new fans. This provided little circulation. We went to bed late every night until we could tolerate the heat in the houses or slept outside. The house has ceiling fans, but they didn’t push much air either. A suggestion, install patio fan, might help move air around. DO NOT BOOK this home during a heat wave. The kitchens were not well stock for a large family gatherings. Unless you BBQ the entire time. The property did have 2 BBQ grills. There was 1 large stock pot. 2 baking sheets, 1 med bowl for mixing, some cooking utensils and that is about it. It is a good thing we brought our own pots and pans and our own paper plates/bowls and plastic utensils. It was a little bit of a hassle having food in both houses. The fridge in the main house is not very big. The 2nd house had left over food and drink in it. The dining room in the main house was crowded and you could only use half of 2 of the 3 tables in there. 2 tables could accommodate at least 6 people. Most of our family ate outside because it was so hot inside. Again, we paid to be outside. Much more can be said, but there is no room left.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scot S.

15 July 2022

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

Great locations

We had a great time at all the 3 houses. Had everything we needed. Beach chairs, coolers, umbrellas, volleyball court, towels, enough beds, bbq area, etc. Great for all 19 of us. As other review have stated, definitely some updating however it looks like Dan (the owner) is trying to get everything ironed out. Locating is Great and we’ll definitely be back Thanks again Dan👍.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy R.

8 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

We had all 3 properties. The homes were in a great location and plenty of property for the kids. The homes need major upgrades especially new appliances. The owner was good and kept in contact. The landscape needs to be cleaned and porches powered washed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dan Courtney

Retired commercial real estate professional (29 years) currently serving as the proud caregiver for my Mother, Jacqueline.
Myself and Jacqueline reside in the third home of this "compound", from where I can easily manage and respond to the vacation rentals.
San Francisco native and die-hard Giant's, 49'ers and Warrior fan.
Auto enthusiast primarily addicted to Pontiac GTO's and Panteras.
Host of the Annual La Jolla Summer White Party, the most fun fundraiser in San Diego.

Why they chose this property

"The Grounds of La Jolla" is a collection of three adjacent homes plus one detached studio on one acre at "The Gateway to La Jolla".
I reside in one and "Gateway House" and "The Summerhouse" have been vacation rentals for over ten years.
Each home has it's own private, fenced yards, hot tubs, BBQ patios, fire circles and more.
The location is exceptional because it's walking distance to the beach and is also just a minute or two off Hwy 52 and Hwy 5 S, so you can get in before the La Jolla congestion and get out quickly to anywhere in San Diego County.
This is a fun, casual property where families or groups can really enjoy their time together without having to leave the property.
"The Summerhouse" has a grass volleyball / badminton court and "The Little Lodge" has large common areas and a sprawling layout.
It's highly unusual to have these large yards and this much property so close to the beach, and it lends itself to something of a resort feeling, yet it's close to everything you need.

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