La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

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Apartment

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
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

La Jolla, CA

Crystal Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Mission Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Mission Bay
‪7 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Balcony

About this property

Relaxing 400 square foot studio above our detached garage. Just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, coffee shops, bakery, yoga and restaurants in the Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla. Quiet and serene with private entrance. King sized pullout couch with memory foam topper sleeps 2 adults comfortably. Inflatable twin sized mattress also available.

Cycle friendly with complementary beach cruisers to explore. Beach chairs, boogie board, beach toys also provided.

Kitchenette (see amenities listed), shower, and balcony overlooking fish pond.

Small, friendly, non-shedding, quiet dogs are welcome upon request, $25 pet fee applies.

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.

Property manager

Mark Anderson

Premier Host

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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

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. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park 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 cycling and mountain biking nearby.

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

‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
‪Wayfarer Bread & Pastry - ‬6 min walk
‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬15 min walk
‪The Duck Dive - ‬3 min drive
‪Dirty Birds - ‬3 min drive

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. Mission Beach Boardwalk and La Jolla Cove are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

Brad C.

4 Dec, 2024

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

Great Stay

Great Location, Nice Cottage, Super hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

15 Mar, 2025

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

La Jolla

Great location, beautiful spot. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

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

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

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

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

Dianne J.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely neighbourhood

Very comfortable stay in a nice area.Great coffee and bakery a nice walk away

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

olivia h.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Quick trip

Great property and great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Janice P.

4 Jan, 2025

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

Peaceful and lovely New Years Stay

Marty and Mark supplied toiletries,shampoo, extra blankets, even a heater, paper towels. They even supplied more than a weeks worth of coffee. Mini kitchen was cute, it had a nice touch if you wanted to cook in the kitchen. My family and I were at the location for one week stay. It was peaceful, easy to get to. Nice neighborhood. It was clean. The extra blankets was nice. The outdoor patio was nice to catch some sunshine.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenn A.

31 Jan, 2024

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

Peaceful Bird Rock Stay

Great Place in the Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla with peek a boo views of the ocean. Owners were flexible & great to work with. Close to all ocean activities & great restaurants within walking distance.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

19 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful stay at this fantastic property. Quiet and secluded back house was perfect. Mark and Marty provided everything we needed for our 3-night stay. The property was within walking distance to the ocean and to restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed our time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT H.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Great Space

Everything was perfect for our short stay. Close to dining/eateries. Close to La Jolla Village,Torrey Pines and downtown San Diego. The upstairs space is perfect for a couple.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

1 Mar, 2024

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

Great spot

This was a great spot in a perfect location for our brief stay in La Jolla. The bed was surprisingly comfy, the croissants at the nearby bakery were wonderful, and having bikes available to use was a huge plus. Thank you, Marty, for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

3 Jul, 2023

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

A quiet place for a beachside escape

The cottage was perfect for our three night escape to La Jolla. Everything was just as advertised and we loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

carl

29 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our host gave us Great recommendations for places to eat and placers ti go. The room was really cute and very comfy .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

12 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet and cozy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn S.

22 Sept, 2023

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

San Diego weekend

It was a great place to come"home" to at the end of each day!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

18 May, 2024

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

Comfy granny flat

Very clean and comfortable studio apartment space. Beautiful garden and fountain outside. Location is great quiet at night. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

18 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The La Jolla cottage was perfect for our long weekend visit for a family member’s wedding. The hosts were fabulous, super-accommodating, and helpful. They let us in early, gave us great restaurant suggestions, and have such a beautiful space. It worked great short-term for 2 adults and 1 kid, the pullout couch was surprisingly comfortable. We loved walking down to the beach for sunset and then sitting on the balcony in the evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Cozy home base for adventures

We had a great time with our 9 year old boy staying here while we ventured to museums, zoo, and legoland. This is an a very convenient, beautiful location and street parking was very easy! Hosts were very kind and welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023