Apartment

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

Apartment in La Jolla with kitchenette and balcony

exterior view of the cottage above the garage, which is accessed by the stairs

kitchenette with mini fridge, toaster oven, coffee maker, sink and hot plate.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Place, Crystal Pier
Place, Mission Beach
Place, Mission Bay
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Balcony

About this property

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

Relaxing, quaint studio in the Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla. Quiet and serene with private entrance and balcony overlooking a small fish pond.

A 10 minute walk to Calumet Park with an overlook of the Pacific Ocean. Coffee shops, a bakery, yoga and restaurants all close by. A King sized pullout couch with memory foam topper sleeps 2 adults comfortably. A Twin sized mattress also available.

Cycle friendly with complementary beach cruisers to explore the Pacific Beach boardwalk, or cycle the Bird Rock path into La Jolla Village. Beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys are available.

Kitchenette (see amenities listed), shower, and balcony.

Please enjoy our backyard from the comfort of the cottage deck. The backyard is part of our living space, and may be shared upon request.

Also, ask us about our 2 BR property in Kailua-Kona with the most amazing snorkeling on the island just minutes away. VRBO property #20162444.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Parking available

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number 648348, STR-07098L

About the area

La Jolla

Located in Bird Rock, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this apartment 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 Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

Pacific Beach Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Crystal Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Mission Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
SeaWorld - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 7 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paradisaea - ‬7 min walk
‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
‪London's West End - ‬15 min walk
‪Bahia Don Bravo - ‬7 min walk
‪Froggy's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Jolla Cottage by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at La Jolla Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Jolla Cottage by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Jolla Cottage by the Sea located?

Located in Bird Rock, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bird Rock and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. La Jolla Cove is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

John D.

12 Aug, 2025

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

Nice place

Nice neighborhood, close to everything

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Great location and the space is lovely. Hosts were friendly, responsive and respectful of our privacy. Overall we had a great time and would recommend for a couple.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kailee a.

16 Jun, 2025

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

It was perfect for our stay! We enjoyed the landscaping and the area. It was quiet and close to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret H.

24 Sept, 2025

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

Incredible location and immaculate room. The neighborhood is very quiet and you can walk to many restaurants and coffee shops. The room is pretty much a big comfy bed, nice bath, and small kitchen with a lovely deck. Our hosts were away, so we spent time in their great backyard patio/garden. Biking to Pacific Beach every day was AMAZING. Marty was super communicative and helpful throughout.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Great Beach Experience w/o The Noise

Excellent neighborhood and property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucy s.

27 May, 2025

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

Cozy and relaxing

We loved the atmosphere, convenience, and location of this amazing property :)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet O.

13 Jun, 2025

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

Overall our stay was good. However, the bathroom could have used a better cleaning and the freezer in the refrigerator needed defrosting pretty badly. The bed was great and we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

25 Jul, 2025

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

The rental was perfect. It's in a quiet, clean and safe neighborhood, located closer to the beach than I had expected. Owners were very nice and helpful. I will be back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john p.

19 Jul, 2025

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

The bed was extremely comfortable. The whole room and setup were just right. The bottle of wine was a nice extra. I appreciated all the little extras provided, to compensate for some items we forgot to pack. I would absolutely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

5 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was perfect for our stay. Loved the quiet mornings reading on the balcony. Easy walk to a coffee shop and a short drive to the beach. The owners are super nice and helpful (they even mailed back my lost AirPod). This is the second year in a row we’ve stayed there and the experience, as before, was exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Tom

Great Cozy place - very quiet neighborhood but close to places to eat etc. the owner was Awesome Thank YOU!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kayla l.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Great getaway!

Location is amazing! Walking distance to all the cute shops, restaurants, beach. Communication was great too with any questions we had.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Great location very nice stay

Had a great stay with my girlfriend, location is amazing, very clean and comfortable and gracious host. Would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana G.

23 May, 2025

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

Sweet homeowners

We really enjoy our stay. It was the perfect space for my friend and i to stay. Mark amd Marty were so accommodating! Thank you both

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Q.

3 Mar, 2025

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

Great stay

Awesome little ADU close to downtown bird rock!We had a great long-weekend. Bikes were super useful.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

23 Oct, 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice property in a beautiful area!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

2 Dec, 2024

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

Lovely property and location

Lovely flat and location with easy check in process and communication with host.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

24 Oct, 2024

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

fun trip

had a great trip here

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

8 Nov, 2021

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

La Jolla Getaway

Great location for exploring La Jolla and getting some well needed R & R.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

10 Jun, 2023

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

Cute and great location

Cute and great location with access to SD sites

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

10 Feb, 2025

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

Perfect location

This studio rental is set on a beautiful property, in what has become one of my favorite parts of the San Diego area. The walk to stores, shopping, wine, coffee, restaurants, and a great bakery is just a matter of a few short blocks. The space itself is outfitted with everything that you should need to enjoy your stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

28 Jan, 2025

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

La Jolla Getaway

Nice place to stay if you're ever lucky enough to be in La Jolla. Sunny studio with kitchenette and big TV screen. Excellent location only a few miles from downtown La Jolla in a safe neighborhood. Highly recommended. NB: especially good if you need to park a car whether day or night.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025