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Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail

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Outdoor dining
Cuddle in with a good book after a day at the beach!
Living area
Relax on this super comfortable Pottery Barn Sofa.
Ralph Lauren 'Cottage' bedroom with antique side tables and dresser.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Clemente, CA
  • Place, Riviera Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Clemente State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail

This charming, recently upgraded, beach cottage is located in desirable South West San Clemente, 1/2 block to a path down to Califia State Beach which is next to Riviera Beach - two of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California!

Charming coastal themed living room with a brick fireplace, hardwood floors, Pottery Barn slip-covered sofa and oversized chairs - plus a comfortable dining table with 6 chairs. There is a spacious cottage kitchen with breakfast area adjoining a cozy family room.

The main bedroom boasts of an extremely comfortable King bed with antique side tables and new lamps. Bedroom #2 has two twin Pottery Barn Seagrass beds (that convert into a king) & #3 also has two pillow top twin beds. All are perfect for a great nights sleep!

Enjoy the ocean breeze on the patio in front of the home with shade from the magnificent cypress tree. Patio dining for 6 and 3 very comfortable teak Adirondeck chairs. Feeling energetic? -- San Clemente now has a beach path that goes the entire length of the town from California Beach to North Beach. Surfing? -- enjoy some of the best surf in the world!

Recreational areas close by include Dana Point Harbor for trips to Catalina Island, fishing & marine exploration, Laguna Beach for it's art festivals & shops, San Juan Capistrano & it's incredibly beautiful Mission & Equestrian Park that hosts world-class equestrian events.

Keywords: Beach Cottage,close to beach,SouthWest San Clemente,bright,cheery,single story

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small gathering
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: small gathering
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Dana Point Harbor and San Clemente Municipal 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 Trestles Wetlands Nature Preserve and Dana Point Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Bamboo and Beyond, or check out an event or a game at Dana Hills Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • Riviera Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Clemente Municipal Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • La Ventura Event Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 10 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MRK Public - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail?

As of 15 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail on 16 Mar, 2026 start from S$346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled Beach Cottage - Block to the Beach and Coastal Trail located?

This family-friendly San Clemente holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Riviera Beach, San Clemente State Beach and Lasuens Beach. T-Street Beach and San Clemente Municipal Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Family vacation

Thank you Nick for making our stay so special. We had such a wonderful time. Anything we needed you were quick to take care of. Location is great! We really enjoyed the front outside eating area as well. We have already been recommending this vrbo to friends/ family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Clean, comfortable and close to the beach

Cute little cottage within walking distance to a great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

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

Cottage

We loved this house! I should say Cottage really. We had my daughter and her family with us and we were very comfortable. Quick walk to the beach, watch the sunset then return home to hang out outside under beautiful lights on the deck. Nick was fantastic and made our trip flawless. Would definitely stay again but for longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Awesome

Great place to stay. Owner was awesome. Had a great time even though we were working.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

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

Corporate Housing at its best

House was in a perfect location. Offered all the amenities needed, and more, for a wonderful extended stay and for our corporate housing needs.... The owner was very quick in responding to questions and wonderful to work with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 61 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen S.

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

Location is great, house (kitchen) could use a little organization

So the best part about this house is the location. Just a short walk to the beach and easy drive to restaurants in San Clemente. We did have some issues running out of supplies (we were only there for 4 nights but ran out of toilet paper on day 2 - no extra in the house and had to go buy some and only 1/2 a roll of paper towels were provided). We also did not have any dishwashing detergent but thankfully they brought some over. There was only part of a wine opener so we had to improvise for that as well. The drawers and cabinets in the kitchen are a bit messy and disorganized which also makes it hard to find things. The beds and sleeping areas were fine. I would recommend for the location but it would be nice if they could organize the kitchen a bit better and make sure that toilet paper, paper towels and other cleaning supplies are well stocked that would be helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

San Clemente House

The best feature of this property is the location and a magnificent Pine that spreads out over the front patio. After that it was the excellent communication with the property manager Nick, who responded quickly to several “needs”. The beds were very comfortable but the house itself is in dire need of upgrades and infrastructure repair. The kitchen is very sad, drawers are filled with junk and falling apart, cabinets are filled with old and expired food items, stove was ok, refrigerator old and too small for 4 people, and there is peeling paint, gouges and holes in the walls throughout the place. It just isn’t very nice to be inside, which is understandable if all a guest wants is to sleep and be at the beach or outside all day, but we had planned long evenings in and Christmas Dinner guests, so it was tough to adjust to such aesthetics like torn lampshades and a stained and dirty TV Ottoman. Electrical needs upgrading, there were no operable smoke alarms visible, and the main television was very small for comfortable viewing. Last issue, the wood deck as shown in the photos is gone. As property owners of a popular rental in Berkeley, we just couldn’t understand what a sad and neglected state the house is in.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali V.

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

Great beach rental

Perfect spot near the beach. The house had plenty of space for gathering with family/friends. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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

Loved Staying by the Beach!!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house is very cozy and charming, and very functional with everything your family will need for a comfortable stay. The house is well stocked with kitchen, bath, and bed items. Nick the manager is also easy to communicate with. It's a short walking to distance to the beach and an easy 5 minute ride to downtown San Clemente and all the restaurants. We are looking forward to our next future stay! --Guest Nicole and Family
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

Wonderful!

We were looking for a place to stay near Camp Pendleton and found this gem in a great location. We were able to cook & serve Thanksgiving dinner in this very comfortable home. Responsiveness & friendliness of the owners was outstanding. This house will be on our list for any future stays in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Beach Cottage

We had a great stay here over Fall Break! We love the San Clemente area! We had plenty of space for our family and enjoyed sitting on the front patio under the beautiful Cypress tree. There were a few maintenance issues but nothing that adversely affected our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Suzie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend with Friends

We stayed in San Clemente while attending an event at Doheny State Beach. The location was great and only a 5 minute walk down to the beach. There were 5 of us so we had plenty of space in the 3 bedroom. We liked spending time out in the front patio and enjoyed the full amenities of home including the full kitchen, cable TV and slept well in the comfie beds. Its an older home in need of some updates however. The bathroom off the living room is especially of need of repair. The kitchen sink gave off an odd odor. Bring your own soap/shampoo/etc. Communication was fantastic. Check-in as well as check-out was a breeze and they even accommodated early check-in and late check-out which we Really appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

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

Perfect

Perfect location. SC State Beach and Calafia Beach practically in the back yard. Quiet neighborhood. Easy access with Nick to secure the key. Can’t ask for more. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Secret spot on the loop

Layout of the house makes this “little” bungalow super generous. Two dens and a big front patio offer plenty of room to enjoy and to even have friends over after surfing and to cook out. A big back bedroom has its own bathroom and privacy away from the front two beds and bath. A short walk down the street for a surf at state beach, or to the trail head for a walk that runs the length of the southwest side along the beach (2+ miles each way). Shhhhh don’t tell anyone else 🤫
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

GREAT GETAWAY IN SAN CLEMENTE

Property was amazing, great location and plenty of room. Older home but well designed to serve family needs. May want to bring extra towels and bathroom supplies however.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Anna L.

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

Cherie is great!

Cherie is a wonderful property manager, and is very responsive. She gets double points for putting up with a Covid cancellation for a July 2020 stay, and then rebooking in March of 2021. Great loacation, and the house is perfect for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

megan k.

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

Our stay for New Years was was very enjoyable. The accommodations were adequate.

The trip was great. San Clemente was beautiful. The house was quaint and roomy. We loved being within walking distance to the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

alvaro m.

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

Nice, near beach location. Older home, could have been cleaner.

Nice older beach home. Great location near the beach. House could have been cleaner. Plenty of dirt that should have been cleaned before our visit. Older appliances worked fine, but the house air filter in the hallway was filthy. House was very quiet even with an apartment complex right behind the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Mary H.

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

Fantastic location - helpful owners - quaint older cottage

We would stay here again ✅ Fantastic location - easy beach access to state beach - beautiful neighborhood. 8 min drive to the Pier area. 5 min to grocery store. Excellent responses from property owners (some basic supplies were missing due to a quick turn around of tenants but the owners were very helpful to make things right.) Working directly with owners who are nearby was wonderful -very quick to respond. - SO Much better than places that are run by a management company. The home itself is an original 1950s (guessing) beach home with few updates but it still had a very cosy, comfortable atmosphere. A few things need tending to with the age of the home, but it was still in good condition considering the age. The bedroom were spread out, and there are two living/family rooms. Our group of 6 adults and a baby was comfortable. Beds comfortable. This is one of few homes that has not been completely updated, so the neighborhood is gorgeous, and this cottage fits right in as an original beach home. Wonderful outdoor sitting area with a huge tree providing shade. With our family group, we felt safe and comfortable (minus the unusual heat in that area and no AC). I’m a huge AC person but still was relatively comfortable day and night with fans and the breeze. Again, can’t say enough about the owners being helpful. There’s always something everywhere you stay, but having owners respond vs a management company that doesn’t - is priceless!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Super cute cottage

This place is the perfect beach house - plenty of space and 5 minutes walk to the beach. Great front patio for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. King bed was very comfy with nice linens.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chandra H.

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

Close to Beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Adorable house, plenty of room and close to everything! We hope to return soon!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Virginia P.

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

Perfect location.

Wonderful location. Nice sized home. A bit on the funky side. Nick very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Great beach cottage very close to Califia Beach.

The clean, roomy cottage was comfortable for 5 adults and a toddler and is located within a short walk of the beach. Loved sitting out front under the shade of a giant old tree and enjoying the cool ocean breezes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Gayle D.

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

Our Stay

Your property is not clean or well prepared for guests. San Clemente is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny j.

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

San Clemente getaway

Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Cherie Hartman

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Nick & Cherie Hartman are the owners of this delightful cottage. They reside in San Clemente. Cherie has been a real estate agent for over 40 years and presently is associated with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, San Clemente.

Why they chose this property

This location is very desirable because it is in a quiet part of town with only a couple of streets of income units, surrounded by high-end single family homes. The street is a 'loop' with very little traffic except for the people living on the two streets.

What makes this property unique

If you are looking for a cozy, well maintained cottage with extremely comfortable furnishings - this is the place. Close to restaurants, shops -- but not on top of them! The beaches are less inhabited in this location.

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