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La Jolla Shores/Scripps Beach and Pier Just Across the Street
Living Room/Dining Area/Kitchen with Flat Screen TV
Delicious Kitchen and Dining Area With Garden Views
Master Suite with Ocean View and Flat Screen TV
Guest Suite with Garden Views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Birch Aquarium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach

JOYCE’S LA JOLLA SEASIDE COTTAGE, PRIVATE SPACIOUS ACROSS THE STREET FROM FAMOUS CAROLINE'S ON THE BEACH!

2 Bedrooms + Sunroom (sleeps 6), 3 Baths. Just steps from Scripps pier and ocean with EXTRA PARKING!

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ADULTS ONLY PROPERTY FOR INSURANCE REASONS, NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 PLEASE.

A truly exceptional dreamy classic La Jolla property! GATED, ELEGANT LOCATION, SAFE, QUIET and BONUS EXTRA PARKING!!

Where waves lull you to sleep at night, where you can entertain yourself playing music on the upright grand piano, where you are steps from the beach (across the street!), minutes from famed UCSD, across the street from Scripps Institute of Oceanography and pier with picturesque Cliffside Nature Walk, a short walk to SCRIPPS AQUARIUM, and across the street from the most ELEGANT WEDDING SPOT IN SAN DIEGO! FAMED Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Salk Institute just minutes away. JOYCE'S SEASIDE COTTAGE is your very own home away from home on an exclusive private estate. Come and get away from it all!
FAMOUS CAROLINE’S RESTAURANT IS JUST ACROSS THE STREET AND IS RIGHT ON THE OCEAN! PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST, BRUNCH OR LUNCH!!!
JOYCE'S SEASIDE COTTAGE is well equipped with all the comforts of home and sleeps 6. WE EVEN HAVE A STAIRLIFT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES. It is dreamy and poetic, safe, quiet and is located amidst rambling gardens with rock waterfalls and a backyard pond, lush native plants, trees and pathways that meander throughout the property. A beautiful gazebo awaits you in the garden that you can enjoy from your very own cozy upstairs private balcony off the sunroom! Ceilings are high and rooms are big. THREE FULL BATHROOMS! Two with showers and one does have a tub. We respectfully request no children under 18 at THE COTTAGE. This gated private property offers you PREMIER access to the beach, and at the same time offers complete privacy. Just walk across the street to the beach with your boogie boards and picnic, then walk home and rinse off in the outdoor shower!
2 bedrooms + two bathrooms and an inviting sunroom/library with private balcony are upstairs, (which can be used as a bedroom to sleep 2 on the pullout trundle bed). The master has a vaulted ceiling and a large and roomy closet with lots of extra bedding and linens.
Downstairs is a great room including kitchen, dining room and living area…a most inviting space to revitalize your spirit and relax after enjoying the beautiful beach across the street! An upright grand piano is ready for your playing enjoyment. All doors open out to patios and gardens which you are welcome to explore and use. There are lots of beach amenities, beach towels, boogie boards and beach chairs for your use as well. Also a new high-spec washer and dryer AND there is AIR CON!
The kitchen in JOYCE’S SEASIDE COTTAGE is extremely convenient and we have even installed a water purifier at the sink so you DON’T EVER HAVE TO BUY BOTTLED WATER!!!!!!
Listen to the sound of the waterfall in the East garden as you enjoy your breakfast or relax in garden. The house has two cable TV’s (one in the master bedroom and one in the great room). This is one of two separate homes that sit on 1/2 acre of land which is available for your use. The owners are onsite so this property is very special as it is UBER PRIVATE AND YET QUIET, DREAMY, COZY AND INVITING! It doesn’t get better than this in La Jolla Shores! Super romantic and ideal for adult families or friends traveling at the same time. Lots of light, JOYCE’S SEASIDE COTTAGE is the perfect place to feel you are at your very own HOME AWAY FROM HOME! DIVINE SUNRISES AND SUNSETS ARE AWAITING YOU!
The quaint yet classic La Jolla Shores business district is a relaxed, mixed-use village. It is a nice little walk from JOYCE’S SEASIDE COTTAGE to pick up some picnic items and head to the beach or go kayaking. The small and exclusive village has several fine dining restaurants as well as plenty of casual dining places, shops, and a few galleries. You can take surf lessons and rent surfboards, boogie boards, paddle boards, kayaks and wetsuits from Surf Diva. Kayak, snorkel, and bike tours and rentals are available at San Diego Bike and Kayak. Or just go for a swim and lay in the beautiful warm California sunshine! We are all SMILES HERE!!

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Property manager

Brant Westfall

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Children under 18 years of age are not allowed.
Singed rental agreement required. Agreement will be emailed to you via DocuSign for electronic signatures.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 520199, STR-01311L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Jolla

Located in La Jolla Shores, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Del Mar Fairgrounds and Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • Scripps Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 9 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Urban Plates - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming La Jolla Shores Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach located?

Located in La Jolla Shores, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of University of California, San Diego and La Jolla Beach. La Jolla Cove is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

We look forward to next time

Home is cozy and comfortable. Location is fantastic. Beach walk every day
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

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

Christmas Getaway

Our stay was wonderful. Property was as advertised. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Annual golf tournament

A couple of friends and I rented this cottage for a central location to stay during a week-long annual golf tournament. We all thought the house was wonderful. An older home with an abundance of character and charm - and CLEAN! We would definitely stay again if the tournament comes back to San Diego at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

Close to beach

Great little spot close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Just what we needed!

We came to San Diego to visit family for a long weekend. We were stressed after scrambling to get out of town and were so happy to arrive at the cottage— a quiet oasis tucked back off of the main street. We had everything we needed to relax and regroup. We plan on returning when we next come to San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Bachelorette Weekend

Myself and my girlfriends chose this house and La Jolla for my bachelorette weekend! The cottage is located in such a great location! Steps to the beach and an amazing cafe. Other restaurants are easily within 1-4 miles and such a selection. The cottage was very clean, with the exception of black ants. There were a lot of visible liquid bait traps, however we ended up with them in our beds, luggage and even found quite a few on the way home with us. Other than that, the cottage was perfect! You can hear the ocean and catch a glimpse of the ocean from the master bedroom. Comfy and cozy and made for the perfect relaxing weekend! And only a quick 20 minute drive to downtown San Diego! Everyone loved this cottage and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles C.

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

Good time in La Jolla

We were really happy with our stay in the charming beach cottage. It had everything we needed. It was comfortable and close to the beach. We are planning to visit again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Family wedding

The perfect place to stay for a family beach wedding nearby. We could walk to almost everything. Especially appreciated the beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas! Ants were a bummer, but it’s not their fault, and they did what they could right away. We had a great time! Thanks, Joyce.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Excellent location

Amazing location and responsive property manager. While the place was clean, we had an issue with ants. They were quick to try and get rid of the ants. Overall the place is a bit dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina T.

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

Magical Paradise

We had a wonderful stay from beginning til end. We were so sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

Great location perfect place!

Love the cottage! Roomy but with a family feel. Great location to La Jolla shores beach with parking at the Cottage. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

La Jolla Shores hide-away

We absolutely love staying here- it's our second time and would love to continue to stay here when visiting the area. It's a quaint, quiet hide-away from the hustle and bustle. Love the airy spaces and the koi pond too! Easy to get here and there, and close enough to enjoy the beach as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn K., Moab, USA

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

La Jolla Shores Hideaway

Our stay was fantastic. The host, Joyce, was awesome and the property is charming and an oasis away from all the noise.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

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

We loved this cottage!

My adult son and I were in La Jolla to attend a wedding at Scripp. We were only one block away from the venue and walked there. The location is fabulous, I could see the ocean from my bedroom! Restaurants and shops are within walking distance. This was important to us, as we didn’t rent a car. The cottage was clean, comfortable and quiet. We never heard a sound at night. If I’m ever in the area again, I’d love to stay at this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

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

La Jolla Joy.

The location and the cottage were beautiful. Very clean and loads of room for 2 adult couples to relax. You could easily walk to the beach and watch the sunset or walk a bit further to restaurants and shops in La Jolla Village. It was a 5 minute drive to La Jolla Cove where there are even more amenities and places to watch wildlife (sea lions etc.). The only reason this is not a 5 star rental is the outside space. It is beautifully designed but the current state of the beautiful gardens and Koi pond is not great. Just need some gardener's to come in and clean it up and it would be extra special. Enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene M.

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

Exceptional

I loved everything about this place. It is older but very well maintained and very clean. We got to meet the owner and she is a lovely lady. Just wish we could have talked with her more. I would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Cozy place to stay

We were here to attend a wedding at the scripts and was able to walk there, we really enjoyed the koi pond and could hear and see the ocean from the main bedroom, we were also greeted by the owner Joyce which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Great Location Wonderful Host

Location ideal for La Jolla Shores beach access and having Scripps at UCSD with the Birch aquarium around the corner was ideal. Space allowed us to have friends and adult kids visit and stay with us. Joyce was a wonderful host and responded quickly when we had questions. She lives in house adjacent to the VRBO house and has a really cool carved walking staff. The grounds in back are lovely with a koi pond and rocking chairs to sit and relax outside. La Jolla Cove and Village are a 10-12 minute drive, so we spent a lor of time there as well. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

perfect

really enjoyed the ambience of the house as well as the location. very user friendly
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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

Location was awesome!

Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. A quick and easy walk to beach. Kitchen was clean and had everything needed to cook. Property Manager was available and attentive when needed. Very close to other restaurants and freeway. Made the visit to the area amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Perfect thanksgiving stay

Our family of 2 parents and 3 young adults (19,19 and 23) loved our 7 day stay for thanksgiving. The cottage is very close to the beach and Caroline’s Seaside Cafe. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a family feast. Everyone had their own bed; three full baths with lots of towels meant no long wait for a shower. My oldest daughter was able to work remotely. We also enjoyed walking to nearby La Jolla Shores restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer; No one wanted to return home or back to school. We loved the koi pond too!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Essex Fells, NJ

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

La Jolla Shores hideaway

We came with our daughter who is relocating to the San Diego area. Ease of access to highways was perfect. House is a quiet hideaway, plenty of space. Comfortable. Lovely outdoors with a koi pond and waterfall. Kitchen was well appointed and food store close by. Beds were comfortable. Everything very clean. We walked to beach everyday and enjoyed dining in La Jolla Shores. Quiet spots in the house for my daughter to work remotely while the rest of us relaxed. The manager and owner were easily accessible and accommodating. We hope to return and enjoy this home away from home again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

La Jolla cottage

Excellent. Downstairs remote needs batteries. Could have used Kleenex.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Amazing Location!!

This property was beautiful!! The inside was roomy and very comfortable. Joyce was an excellent hostess!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brant Westfall

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