Welcome to your home away from home at our Mermaid Cottage by the Sea. This San Clemente gem is within walking distance to the area’s best beaches and is sure to make a splash with lasting memories created among your closest family and friends.
Recently updated, the Mermaid Cottage is designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. The second-floor great room is the heart of the home – a 75” television with soundbar makes it the perfect spot for movie night, with enough seating for the whole family and soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. Just off the great room is a patio overlooking the backyard with bistro seating for two – a peaceful spot for your morning coffee or evening cocktail.
The great room flows into the kitchen and dining area, creating an ideal open-concept space for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, Viking gas cooktop, double ovens, French door refrigerator, and dishwasher—fully stocked for all your culinary needs. Planning dinner with friends? Chill your bottle of Rosé in the wine fridge for the perfect temp.
The large dining table seats nine, with three more at the kitchen bar for a total of 12. A cozy sitting area adjacent to the dining room offers a great place to relax by the fire on chilly mornings or nights.
The light and bright primary suite is the perfect escape after a day at the beach. A king-sized bed with crisp white linens and down comforter ensures a restful night’s sleep. The charming bay window lets in warm sunlight by day and is shaded for privacy when desired. The en-suite bathroom includes a double vanity, shower, and plush spa towels.
Three additional bedrooms keep guests relaxed and comfortable. One guest room has a queen bed and access to a hallway bathroom with single vanity, shower, and sliding doors to the backyard. Another features a queen-sized bed and an attached bathroom with a single vanity and a tub/shower combo. The third is perfect for younger guests, with a twin-over-full bunk bed, twin trundle, and shared bathroom access.
The beautiful backyard is sure to be a guest favorite. Fire up the grill and enjoy year-round al fresco dining with seating for eight. Spend the evening around the outdoor fire pit with seating for all, soaking in the salty breeze. For the kids, the tree house, swing, and outdoor games will be a highlight.
A short walk from the cottage leads to several beaches. Don’t be a fish out of water—enjoy the California Riviera coastline during your stay! Prefer to drive? All area beaches have public parking.
The cottage also includes fun amenities like outdoor games (corn hole, croquet, bocce ball, football), a full-size ping pong table in the garage, two bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and toys to make the most of your stay.
Nearby attractions include downtown San Clemente and the pier, just a 5-minute drive away, offering endless options for dining and fun. Within an hour’s drive are Disneyland, Legoland, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and more—perfect for family adventures.
**Guest is required to sign our rental contract prior to receiving access to the house.** **An additional $200 cleaning fee will be charged for excess sand in the home (including on furniture or in beds). Damaged towels or linens will incur a $20 per towel and $50 per sheet fee.**
City of San Clemente permit #: STLU-315290
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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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
About the area
San Clemente
Located in San Clemente, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Dana Point Harbor and San Clemente Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit San Clemente Farmers Market and Avenida del Mar. Travelling with kids? Consider Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum, or check out an event or a game at Dana Hills Tennis Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby.
The Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar - 3 min drive
MRK Public - 13 min walk
Jack in the Box - 19 min walk
Taco Bell - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Mermaid Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?
As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea on 13 May, 2026 start from S$833, 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.
How much is parking at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mermaid Cottage By The Sea located?
Located in San Clemente, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lasuens Beach and San Clemente Pier. T-Street Beach and The Pier Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Clemente Pier Station is 21 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location for our family wedding getaway . Kids enjoyed the yard and adults loved the indoor spaces .
Kelly K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kelly! We’re delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the stay and that the home was perfect for your wedding getaway. It’s wonderful that both the kids and adults had a great time. We’d be happy to host you again in the future!
Warm regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kellyann K.
12 Oct, 2025
Comfy & Cozy
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this property for a family wedding and we were very happy that it was as roomy and comfortable as it appears in the photos.
Kellyann K.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Kelly! We’re so glad the home was spacious and comfortable for your family during the wedding. It’s great to know everything met your expectations, and we’d be happy to host you again in the future!
Warm regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Mermaid Cottage by the Sea was an absolute gem! The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach and close to downtown San Clemente, yet tucked away in a quiet, charming neighborhood. The cottage itself was spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived.The space was well laid out and very comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing but also action driven stay. The kitchen was well equipped, and the extra touches like beach gear made everything so easy and enjoyable.This place truly felt like a home you wish would be yours. During our stay, we met so many amazing people in San Clemente, Dana Point, and Laguna Beach, and we completely got sucked into the incredible vibe San Clemente brings. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing escape or a vacation packed with action, there is so much to do and explore. Communication with the host was smooth, and everything exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Mermaid Cottage to anyone looking for a coastal getaway you won’t forget.
Nicole D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Nicole! We’re truly thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Mermaid Cottage by the Sea. It means a lot to know that the location, comfort, and thoughtful touches helped make your trip both relaxing and memorable. We’re especially glad you felt the warm, welcoming vibe and had the chance to explore and enjoy San Clemente, Dana Point, and Laguna Beach.
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you again for the recommendation and kind words!
Kind regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Home was spacious and comfortable. Beach is nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and safe.
Sue C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Sue! We're glad to hear you found the home spacious and comfortable, and that you enjoyed the nearby beach and peaceful neighborhood. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Warm regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
We loved our stay. The house has very high quality features. It was perfect for our party of 5. Very clean. Homey and Cozy with great lighting and water pressure. Excellent neighborhood, close to beach. You will love it.
Kate H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kate! We're thrilled to hear you loved your stay and that the home was a great fit for your group. It's wonderful to know you appreciated the cleanliness, cozy atmosphere, and convenient location. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Warm regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Our family enjoyed staying here immensely! Home was clean, well stocked and comfortable!
Kristin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2024
Thank you Kristin for your kind review and we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us inn San Clemente and glad you were comfortable with the accommodations provided at our beach house. It was a pleasure hosting you hope you come back for another visit soon.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand Surf Vacation
Great place and neighborhood too. Close to everything.
Had a great time visiting with friends. Enjoyed San Clemente and nearby Dana Point. Nice place and great neighborhood.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2022
Thanks for taking time to leave a review! We welcome all your future visits :)
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natasha D.
25 Jan, 2019
Great place!
We returned to this place because it is spacious, clean and close to the beach. Love the layout of this house. Great for two families having a getaway.
Natasha D.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Welcome back! We love having families return and hope you’ll come back to make more happy memories! You were perfect guests ☺️
This was the perfect house for my family of 7- plenty of room and a gorgeous back yard. The BBQ worked perfectly and the neighborhood is wonderful.
Andrea C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrea! We’re thrilled to hear that the house was a perfect fit for your family and that you had plenty of room to relax and enjoy. It’s great to know the BBQ worked perfectly and that you loved the gorgeous backyard and wonderful neighborhood.
We’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back for another stay in the future!
Warm regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
This property is fantastic! Clean, comfortable and beautiful. Lots of little extras provided to make your stay easier. Backyard great for kids to play. Short walk to the beach in a nice neighborhood. Good restaurants nearby. Would absolutely stay again!
Jaci T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review, Jaci! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the clean, comfortable, and beautiful space we strive to provide. It's great to know the backyard was perfect for the kids, and that the proximity to the beach and local restaurants made your trip even more enjoyable.
We love adding those little extras to make our guests feel at home, and it means the world to us that you'd absolutely stay again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience!
Warm regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
The house was beautiful in an excellent residential neighborhood. However if anyone has mobility issues, the stairs from the street to the beach are quite steep and may pose an issue.
Alyssa K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Thank you Alyssa for your kind review and we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us in San Clemente and glad you were comfortable with the accommodations provided at the home. We understand there is steep walk to and from the beach as it depends on the guests ability to abstain that certain type endurance and everyone is different. We enjoyed hosting you and you were a wonderful family and very courteous during your stay. Thank you again and we wish you all the best.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand Surf Vacation
Thank you Marty for your kind review and we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in San Clemente. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope you come back for another visit soon. Kind regards, The Team at Sand Surf Vacation
We loved the cozy yet spacious layout this home offered in the beachside community of San Clemente. Every room was immaculate and decorated with style. The location was excellent. We hope to visit again soon!
Sonia T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you choose to stay again in the future.
Kind regards,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Loved our stay here! We had plenty of room for our large family. Kids loved the backyard and garage ping pong. Great location for us for our trips to the beach, and visits to Disney and Legoland. Would recommend!!
Hayley S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2023
Thank you Hayley for your kind review. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay with us at our beach house in San Clemente. It was a pleasure you hosting and we appreciate you being thoughtful and considerate guests. We welcome all future visits.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jon H.
7 Feb, 2025
Beautiful!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful place, beautiful location, beautiful view. 5 star experience. Thanks again.
Jon H.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jon! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the place, location, and views. It means a lot to us that you had a 5-star experience!
We’d love to host you again whenever your travels bring you back. Thanks again for choosing us!
Best,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
This place met all our expectations. Loved the Dutch door with sea breezes welcoming us to relax, breathe and put our feet up. Enjoyed ping pong and fire pit.
Marla K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for taking time to leave a lovely review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Thank you Marlene for your kind review and we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at our home in San Clemente and glad you were comfortable with the accommodations. We would love to host you again when you come back for another visit. Kind regards, The Team at Sand Surf Vacation
Had a wonderful time at the house. Steps to the beach. Perfect SC spot. We will be back!
Ryan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
Thank you Ryan for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us in San Clemente over New Years. You were great guests too host and we welcome you back for all future visits.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Worked perfectly for our family. Wonderful memories!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you Dustin for your kind review and feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in San Clemente and that many great memories were made with your family. It was our pleasure hosting you as our guests and we welcome you back anytime.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
It was a lovely home. I enjoyed it and would return .
Nakeenya W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Thank you Nakeenya for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in San Clemente. It was a pleasure hosting you and we welcome you back for all future visits.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
4 Jun, 2024
Fabulous House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was fabulous! Enough room for our group with many separate spaces and nicely appointed! Great location!!
Suzanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2024
Thank you Suzanne for your kind review and we appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in San Clemente. You were wonderful guests to host and we hope you choose your next stay with us when us visit the area again.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
What a wonderful property. It's as clean and beautiful as it is stated. We girls had such a wonderful time here and will definitely return. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us.
Mayna B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2022
Thanks for taking time to leave a review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
14 Jan, 2024
Mermaid House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful stay at this house! We love San Clemente and grew up here so we were so happy to find this gem next to Lost Winds! Wonderful property, cozy features, and thoughtful amenities. We hope to stay here again!
Michelle M.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2024
Thank you Michelle for your kind review and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at our home in San Clemente and glad you came back to visit to the area where you grew up. It definitely is a special town. It was a pleasure hosting you and we welcome all future visits.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Luba K.
3 Jun, 2022
We felt so welcome
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very comfortable at the house and couldn’t be happier with our choice. The house was super clean, sparking, bright and very well appointed.
Luba K.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2022
Thank you for taking time to leave feedback! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
About the host
Hosted by Miriam
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