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The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages

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A house with a yellow door, a small porch, and a garden with various plants.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A kitchen with red tiles, a sink, a stove, and a 'CAFE' sign on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Main Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages

Your Own Private Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Garden Compound

This fully restored and renovated cottage is nestled in a private garden compound within a short walk to the village and Main Beach. The cottage has been carefully furnished to meet the needs of discerning traveler's seeking an alternative to hotel lodging.

We have selected very fine art work along with hand crafted furniture to reflect the character and charm of the original art colony of Laguna. The bathroom and kitchen was completely renovated in order to upgrade the facilities and appliances to provide maximum comfort.

Our guests especially enjoy the freedom of walking to virtually all the major attractions in and around Laguna Beach. When they return at the end of the day, they pass through the old wooden gate, walk down the steps into this remarkable garden setting.

We guarantee you will love it here!

Keywords: private cottage, romantic setting

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Deposits are refundable if a cancellation is made before 30 days prior to arrival date. Your refund will be made within 30 days of the cancellation
notice. There will be no refunds issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the arrival date,
or as a result of inclement weather, flight/travel delays or personal emergencies. There is a $25 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 149062, 9900-0400
Property # 971484vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mystic Hills, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach. Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also worth visiting.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heisler Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Laguna Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hennessey's Tavern - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Yellow Cottage-Manzanita Cottages located?

Located in Mystic Hills, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach, Main Beach Park and Rivian South Coast Theater. Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters and Laguna Art Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute cottage; responsive owner; nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The charm of Laguna Beach is right here!

Sweet charming cottages, cozy and efficient, 100 percent Laguna Beach vibe.. Perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very quiet but within easy walking distance to Laguna Beach. It was just the right size for two, with good lighting and a very comfortable bed. The kitchen has everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Yellow Cottage. It was very welcoming, clean and a short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. It could be challenging for some climbing the hill or the stairs. If this does not discourage you this is a great place to stay! We would not hesitate to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage!

All of us adored this place! It was cozy and pretty while also being conveniently located. We would love to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay!

What a wonderful little cottage. Perfectly located and filled with everything you’d possibly need. Super quiet, too. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and Peaceful

We are so pleased with our stay. Aside from the lovely well-kept grounds and the story-book cottages, everything was clean and well-appointed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! The bed is comfortable, the cottage is lovely. Conveniently located in proximity to downtown. Definitely a hidden gem that we will be back to visit soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fairytale

Super cute cottage that was beyond our expectations. Although it was a little bit of a walk to the beach, the quiet neighborhood and charming scenery was on point. Great place for a quiet, relaxing getaway. Perfect for our 3 day stay. 10 minute walk to beach and shops. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellow Manzanita Cottage

We found our cottage to be very comfortable and well equipped. We did have a minor plumbing issue which was immediately taken care of by the property manager. We found this property to be very quiet and beautiful. Pretty gardens throughout the property add to the relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Quaint

Far more than expected!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice property

The ambience is delightful - lush garden and sitting areas, picnic table, outdoor barbecue. The house is fine. I would NOT recommend the facility for anyone elderly or infirm - the entrance is a very steep set of stair with no 'landing area', accessed by a large awkward gate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage very well equipped.

Beautiful property and we loved our little cottage. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the charm of the home, the nice outdoor amenities and location. We walked into town morning and night getting a good hill workout in the process. Only thing challenging was getting luggage down the steps into the property thru the big wooden doors. Otherwise the place is delightful in every sense of the word! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Laguna Oasis

This property is magical! The garden is such a perfect complement to the cuteness of the cottages and I never wanted to leave! Cooked all my meals in the kitchen while I was there and main beach is such a quick walk away to see those West Coast sunsets. My friend who stayed with me is from Laguna and had no idea that these cute places existed. Owners were very communicative and made the whole process so seamless. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Laguna stay

VRBO listed this as two bedrooms and my friend and I chose it for that. The property manager called us the day before arriving and told us that it was one bedroom. VRBO had listed it wrong He made it good and gave us, free, a studio on the property. The AC wasn’t working but he had someone out immediately to fix it. Property manager is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun OHANA Festive Getaway

This is our second. stay at the cottages, and it won’t be our last. Clean, quiet and just right for a couples getaway. Close walk to everything we needed including the beach, dining and groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable

Our stay was enjoyable & the place is cute & comfy. Bed & pillows were super! There were a few things not working. The ceiling fan in the master did not work & the fan they had in the closet was filled with dust & spider webs, the air conditioner worked great but I live in Vegas & wanted fresh air moving around. Couldn’t really leave windows open as the screen are shot & we had bugs come into the bedroom the second night. The garbage disposal did not work & wish I would of tried it before I put food waste in it. The owner did get back with me & apologized for the oversight. Nice place but needs some repairs & deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A dream location

A totally beautiful, calming and magical place in every way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It is a lovely cottage. And walking distance to a lot of great restaurants and the beach.

We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Manzanita Cottages = Storybook Setting

The cottages are adorable - quaint, historic, iconic and nestled into their own little private community in the heart of Laguna Beach. We stayed in the charming yellow cottage and we literally felt like we were living in a storybook - gnome hats not included. :). If you are expecting pristine and modern, change your expectations before you go. While the cottage itself was very clean and decorated brightly with cute furnishings and colors, if you take a closer look it is easy to see how in need of TLC this property really is. There were cobwebs in the corners, window tracks were filthy, screens don’t fit properly, curtain racks and fixtures are hung carelessly and crooked on the walls, walls have numerous cracks, etc. The grounds outside also need some attention - just general lawn and landscaping grooming would make a world of difference. I would have loved if someone could have moved the creepy life sized deer figurine that was randomly tossed in the little “alley” our bedroom window looked out to. Why someone who owns a property as adorable as this would just “let it go” is beyond me. With a little time and attention this could be a 5 star place. But because of these issues I give it 3 stars. Also of note is that our A/C wasn’t working when we checked into our cottage - during a heatwave I might add. We were able to reach the property manager/owner promptly and he summoned repair people who were able to get the issue fixed the following day. Neil was as accommodating as he could be and gave us use of the studio apartment (also on the same property) for the first night of our stay. While definitely inconvenient to not be able to “move in” and unpack/get organize until the second day of our short 3 day visit, we understand that these things happen. Of note - there is a coffee maker and blow dryer in the cottage - kitchen has what you need for light meals, etc. There is no oven but there is a microwave and toaster oven. There is a laundry room on the premises as well with one washer/dryer to share. Overall a quality stay. We did love the location as it was just a short walk to the beach and Laguna shopping as well as nightlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed our stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The little yellow cottage

Lovely quiet place in Laguna Beach. Easy walk to the beach shopping and great restaurants. Beautiful gardens surrounding the gated area with 4 cottages. Great restaurant suggestion (Nick’s)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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