Apartment

Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

Living area with desk, full sized sofa, TV and WiFi.

Gourmet kitchen perfect for creating memorable meals.

Entertainment center with TV, Blu-Ray player, Cable/Internet and Wi-Fi.

Light and bright with extra cabinets for storage.

Queen sized bed with memory foam mattress.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2150 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

La Jolla, CA

Windansea Beach
‪7 min walk‬
La Jolla Cove
‪2 min drive‬
La Jolla Beach
‪4 min drive‬
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

Live like a local in a beautiful and charming newly remodeled Studio. Just 2.5 blocks to the sand at gorgeous family friendly Wind n Sea beach. Private yet close to all amenities.

Living and sleeping areas, 1 bathroom and a full kitchen. Room for 1-2 adults to sleep comfortably. Queen size bed with memory foam mattress in the bedroom. The studio also has a comfortable full sized sofa in the living room. Designated parking space. The studio is small, but feels very luxurious and larger than it is. It has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. Sand Castle Hideaway is a very special place to stay!

Adorable private patio with shade sails for dining, relaxing and entertaining. BBQ, outdoor dining, cooks kitchen with stove for gourmet meals, washer and dryer. Dog Friendly.

Truly beautiful and special, Sand Castle Hideaway is a lovely and charming beach studio that you'll love calling home!

Property manager

Sharon Simmonds

Languages

English

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Pool

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Well behaved dogs are welcome!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non-compliance of any of these policies will result removal from the property and no refunds.

Longer stays are subject to a mandatory mid-stay cleaning every 10 days. Mid stay cleaning charge will be added manually if booked automatically, via

Anyone agreeing to renting the property is fully responsible for damages or misuse of the property.

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 STR-03222L, 644996

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Jolla

Located in Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this apartment is near theme parks. Port of San Diego and Torrey Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

Windansea Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
La Jolla Tide Pools - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
La Jolla Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Birch Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Taco Stand - ‬12 min walk
‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬12 min walk
‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬11 min walk
‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬14 min walk
‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! located?

Located in Beach Barber Tract, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Windansea Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Great little spot close to the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

16 Jul, 2025

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

Great place!

2nd. time to stay at Sandcastle. Still just right!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Great location!

It's a cute place in an excellent location. They allowed my dog which was wonderful! It had everything we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

erin s.

13 Jul, 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Nice little place - excellent location with very quick walk to the beach! It has all the basics. It is very cozy, but we were not inside much. The bed leaves a lot to be desired - it is low to the ground and not very comfortable - could probably be remedied with a new mattress. It got very hot by evening even with the doors open - windows are not screened - but a couple of fans helped. Overall it was a nice little place and the location very good.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

9 Feb, 2025

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

Very nice location

We liked the fully equipped apartment. Calm and safe neighborhood close to a nice beach, shops and village.

Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Nice Location close to Wind and Sea Beach

Kitchen is fully functional. Heat is via space heaters and cooling is via fans. Worked well in March. Layout is fine, cloths storage is near the bathroom and not the bedroom. That works fine. The washer and dryer worked well and overall no real issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest G.

3 Nov, 2024

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

Charming place

Delightful, charming, small place. Great for a couple. Good location. Grateful that parking was not a hassle.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Dec, 2024

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

Sandcastle hideaway

My stay here was great! Fast and easy communication with the host, and the unit was well kept. Great location too, just a quick walk to the beach. Only downside was the assigned parking spot being pretty tight. It was doable with my Tacoma, but a larger vehicle could be a real challenge.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

12 Oct, 2024

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

A week in SD

A very small studio made to be extremely comfortable for two guests. Very clean and well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

3 Oct, 2024

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

escape

What a great little getaway. Perfect location and size for my husband and I. Loved the water pressure in the shower. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Just right.

Could not have been better.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison L.

21 Jun, 2024

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

Dream Travel Experience

This La Jolla property exceeded my expectations. The location is unbeatable with local eateries and convenient beach access nearby. The area is safe, and offers plenty of activities. The property itself was clean. Recommend for a memorable stay in La Jolla.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Cute!

Enjoyable, cozy property in excellent location. Room with a view it is not but not our expectation. Owner is communicative and pleasant. We'd stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

28 Jan, 2024

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

Cozy Cottage

Clean and walking distance to the beach. Very comfortable for one.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

17 May, 2023

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

Spring Get Away

Stayed last April here for a month. Enjoyed my stay so much, returned this April. It was lovely to return and know the neighborhood.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Comfortable tiny studio in a great neighborhood

Location and price can't be beat. Took our fur baby to the beach every morning, local restaurants were superb. A little cramped, especially the bathroom, but overall it was fine for a week for the two of us and our golden retriever.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freddie L.

31 Jan, 2023

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

Cozy and Convenient

A great small studio in walking distance to everything you need! Though the studio is small, the decor, and layout is done brilliantly giving you the room you need! Also being dog friendly was a huge plus.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Super cute, well designed studio

This little place is bright, airy, high quality & well thought out renovated space as described in listing. Would stay here again. Location is quiet, despite being on block behind restaurants, shops & main road. I stayed here with my 17yo daughter spending a night. Lots of storage space & all you need in kitchen. Thanks A&L!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahlan A.

5 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect location!

Chose this place for my honeymoon stay! It was wonderfully located! A walk from arguably the most beautiful beach in La Jolla (Windansea), extremely close to all the best food places, and a quick drive into San Diego and the rest of La Jolla! Super easy to access and so so clean! 100% recommend to anybody! I could see myself staying here again in the future. My husband and I loved it!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Great for 10 day work trip

The location is great -- within a few blocks of Windnsea beach and even downtown La Jolla. The construction next door was pretty loud, starting pretty early even on Saturday. I was working a lot of the time I was there though and thought this space was perfect! Good wifi and parking.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

7 Dec, 2022

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

3 minute walk to beach

Super clean! Super small, but we knew that from the listing. Could really use some curtains on those beautiful windows. Love it and would highly recommend it for the price!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

James B.

14 Jan, 2019

To small no closet space.

Clean. But to small for me.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

27 Jun, 2023

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

So comfortable

So, I got in late at night. I had had a long day of travel. I was quite grumpy and had a hard time finding the place. I was just so tired. But I called the host and she was so calm and understanding! Helped me get settled in over the phone and made sure I was okay. The stay was PERFECT! Highly recommend the location and the host and the place. Location was wonderful, walking distance to the beach, everything worked, just can’t say enough nice things. And check out Candor for a nice meal within walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Devin D.

24 May, 2016

Nice place, solid location, but ant problem

My wife and I stayed a week in this cozy little place end of April/beginning of May. Love the decor and interior of the place. Location is right in the heart of La Jolla, a short walk down to the beach and several other great places to hang and eat. If you are used to central AC, this place does not have it, and it does get a little stuffy in the afternoons, but the owners do provide fans and you can open the window and let the natural cool air in (I personally loved the natural air). The only negative we experienced were sugar ants, and a lot of them. We bought food the first night and left some sitting on the counter (most of it unopened), and overnight it was covered in ants. We ended up having to put everything we bought in the fridge or else it would get attacked by ants. Ants got all over our toiletries in the bathroom as well and some even crawled on to the bed. I did call the property manager to let her know, and she seemed to think there was nothing they could do about it and that it was normal, which I found a little odd. The place is great, if there were no ants, it would have been an easy 5 stars, but having buy new food, toothpaste and toothbrushes after ants invaded was frustrating. Hopefully the owner gets this problem fixed soon. Aside from that though, great price and great for a couple who plans to spend most of the day out and about (there is so much to do in La Jolla/San Diego, you should be out anyway!). Comfy bed and smart TV for Netflix before bed.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Michelle O.

15 Nov, 2019

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

GREAT LOCATION - TINY BUT WELL DESIGNED SPACE

Overall positive experience. Note: research states the average US hotel room is approximately 325sf. This unit is 125sf. It’s tiny. The space has been well designed but it’s still incredibly small. If you’re a large person, the bath and bedroom may be a challenge for you. ADVICE TO GUESTS - Remember to bring or buy (7-11 close by) your own bath soap, shampoo, cleaning supplies, extra paper towels and extra toilet paper. Bring your own beach chairs. I couldn’t find any. Bringing a whisk broom and dust pan helped with inevitable sand. UNIT PROBLEMS ANT ISSUE - Although Guests are Advised by Owner to spray unit ants with the supplied Windex, it didn’t work well. I did this but still had ants in the bed and kitchen. That was upsetting. LOCK ISSUE - The patio locks (screen and glass sliding doors) are broken and do not lock. The patio seems secure but I would have felt safer with a locking patio door. SCREEN ISSUE - Mosquitos are a problem because the front door screen has a gap and the back screen doesn’t fit the door anymore. COOLING ISSUE - No AC. No ceiling fans, but a good-working table fan is available. Ceiling fans would really help. Most of these issues are deferred maintenance issues the Owner can easily remedy if so inclined. The ANT ISSUE is a deal breaker - the owner needs to get a pest control company contract. That being said, I still had a good time. I cooked my own breakfast and lunch. Okay kitchen. I went out to dinner every night. Great restaurants. I walked 5-11 miles every day as I explored and truly enjoyed beautiful La Jolla. There’s so much to see and do. This unit is close to everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Simmonds

I''m Sharon, and together with my sister Alise, we co-manage family owned vacation properties in La Jolla. I'm a marketing director for a beverage company and Alise designs dog toys.

Why they chose this property

I grew up near La Jolla and have always loved the charm and beauty. Wind n Sea Beach is truly beautiful and Sand Castle Hideaway is a lovely and peaceful place to vacation.

What makes this property unique

If you love good design, close proximity to the beach, restaurants and shops, pet friendly - happy places, you'll love staying at Sand Castle Hideaway.