Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5134.7 sq m

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Laguna Beach, CA

Heisler Park
‪5 min walk‬
Main Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Main Beach Park
‪11 min walk‬
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Molly’s Beach Cottage was built in the 1930’s for silent actress Molly Malone. She was featured in more than 80 silent films. The cottage is cozy yet roomy, sleeps up to 5 people comfortably and offers a luxurious and comfortable interior.

Entering through the Dutch door, one is surprised to discover the generous entry area with slate floors and large living room with hardwood floors, fireplace and cathedral ceiling. The kitchen is another spacious surprise. Love to cook? You’re in the right place. enjoy the gourmet kitchen with new appliances including two ovens. Dine at the large French antique barn table the open dining room. Two lovely bedrooms with queen size beds, an office, two baths & laundry room will enhance your comfort. Great yard with tropical foliage and wonderful outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

Soon to come, Molly’s Cottage on Lovers Lane, in Sonoma County.

Property manager

David and Lydia Bell

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

We do not provide cribs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note, this is not a party house. Guests must sign a rental agreement.

This is not a party house.

Important information

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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 in North Laguna, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding and Sawdust Art Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

Heisler Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Main Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Main Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Festival of Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

San Juan Capistrano Depot - 25 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Urth Caffé-Laguna Beach - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk
‪MoonGoat Coffee - ‬9 min walk
‪Chantilly Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage located?

Located in North Laguna, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Heisler Park, Shaws Cove Beach and Diver's Cove. Laguna Art Museum and Main Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

J Davis I.

23 February 2023

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

restful

excellent location, just right size

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

12 July 2022

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

Perfect in every way!!

This is an absolute high-end gem place to stay. It's in walking distance to the beach, downtown, and only about 100 yards from a great grocery store and coffee place. It was incredibly comfortable in every way. The decor, artwork, furniture was all so beautiful and comfortable. Both bedrooms were also cozy and the bathrooms were perfect. The gourmet kitchen was a fun place to cook and the back yard bbq was really great! I can't say enough about how awesome this place is!!

Stayed 35 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

15 January 2019

Excellent location! Two blocks from beautiful park and beach. Cottage very tastefully done.

Stunning and tastefully decorated two bedroom, two bath. Furnishings and accommodations superior! Well stocked and well equipped. Very much surpassed our expectations. Owner very friendly and helpful (Lydia). Excellent location in north village two blocks from beach. Easy walk to most other things.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C., Michigan City

8 April 2018

This is a picture perfect two bedroom cottage.

It’s two blocks to the beach and an easy walk downtown to shopping and restaurants. The owner was extremely helpful and answered any questions we had. We stay the month of March and street parking was never a problem. We hope to come back again.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Len and Toni W.

15 September 2017

The Secret Cottage

Nestled among soaring banana plants, succulents, daisies and lilies is a- one -of a kind cottage which successfully captures the ambience of Laguna Beach as we once knew it. A former summer home of a twenties movie celebrity the house has been completely restored with comfortable furniture, an updated gourmet kitchen with a family style built-in dining room decorated with beautiful Indonesian antiquities. Art work is found throughout the living areas which include a large living room complete with cable television, two generous sized bedrooms with comfy beds and courtesy robes for after=hour leisure, a private office complete with, sofa, desk, chair, and wi=fi access, two inviting bathrooms one with shower and the other with tub. The front "dutch door" opens to a repurposed sun room, now an attractive reading room, where my husband and I enjoyed novels and magazines as we sank into the two chairs following one of our many walks down to the beach. In the evening we took our cold drinks out to the very private patio just outside the dining room's french doors. Once again we felt miles away from the challenges of daily life, enjoying the garden foliage. It was difficult to say goodbye to this exceptional retreat, so we decided to come back for another visit this Fall.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

5 December 2015

Perfect Holiday Getaway

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week in this beautiful Laguna Beach Bungalow. We rented it to have cook a Thanksgiving dinner for your college son and his friends. We had a blast cooking in the kitchen, enjoying the outdoor living space and walking the beach. It was perfectly appointed and we couldn't have wanted for anything. Fantastic location to the beach, restaurants and art galleries. Thank you!

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

24 August 2015

Excellent stay in Laguna Beach

We very much enjoyed our stay in Laguna Beach and the house was so lovely. The house was immaculate and was fully stocked to meet all of our needs. The front and backyard had lush, well manicured plantation and we were able to sit outside an enjoy our AM coffee. The house was walking distance to everything we chose to do: Heisler and Main Beach, Village area, Art shows/Pageant of Masters. Our children loved the house and especially the private outdoor shower (very spa like) which was perfect after spending a day at the beach. I truly hope to have the opportunity to stay at this property again in the very near future! Thanks for allowing us to stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

Darla B., Dallas

21 June 2014

perfect

The pictures do not do this cottage justice. It is beautiful and immaculate! My sisters and I were there for a sisters weekend getaway. When Lydia showed us around the house we said we could stay in the house all weekend and never leave because it was so great! The location is great being about a 10 minute walk to the village which has numerous restaurants and shopping. It's also about 2 blocks from the beach. Even after our trip we are still texting each other about how perfect the house was and how much we miss it. David and Lydia were very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stewart G., Teddington

2 August 2013

Delightful, quiet cottage in Laguna Beach

Dear Lydia and David Thank you very much. We have just returned from a wonderful week in your lovely cottage and enjoyed it very much The cottage lived up to the photos and descriptions on the internet. It is a beautifully and sensitively designed home. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, the kitchen is immaculately clean and contains every appliance and cooking utensil one could wish for. The beach chairs, towels and boogie boards were an unexpected and most welcome bonus. The complementary wi-fi was a boon. The nearby supermarket in Boat Canyon is walkable and most convenient. The owners recommendation of Fusion Sushi was well considered and led to a memorable meal. We met the owners on arrival which led to a smooth and personable handover. We do plan to return, (assuming you will have us!) Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage with us, I can only highly recommend it. With all good wishes to you both.

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

10/10 Excellent

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2 May 2013

Honeymoon

Excellent experience in Laguna Beach. The interior design is top notch and the property is in great shape. We enjoyed easy walks to the beach and the town center. Parking was always available on the street in front of the cottage, and a grocery store was only a block away. The couple renting to us was helpful, available via phone during our stay, and offered great local restaurant recommendations. I highly recommend this property.

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

10/10 Excellent

18 September 2012

I Dream of Laguna Beach

My family of four stayed here for a dreamy week. The place is very close to a nice area of the beach and pleasantly distant from the L.G. shops etc., though that's within a little walk when you want it. Otherwise we had easy parking and were a skip from any amenity we needed: grocery, pizza, post office, cafe. The cottage itself was immaculate, manicured, and well appointed. The kitchen especially was a joy to use, as were the outdoor showers! I would't change a thing. Perfect for double couples and parents with older children (the owner doesn't seem accustomed to small children).

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

10/10 Excellent

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11 September 2012

Vacationers who used to live in the area.

This cottage in a quiet, convenient neighborhood of Laguna Beach, is an extraordinary home that has been decorated with impeccable taste. We were charmed from the moment we arrived. We had a wonderful visit and will be regulars returning every summer.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

4 April 2012

A Gem in Northern Laguna

We stayed for Feb. and March 2012 and could not have been more pleased with our accomodations. The owners met us upon arrival and departure dates and we gladly signed up for 2 months in 2013. Numerous family members and guests remarked how well decorated and furnished the house was. The owners went out of there way to contact us during our stay to insure everything in the home was as represented. We are looking forward to our next stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten C.

6 January 2012

A very happy holiday in Laguna Beach!

My family and I spent our first Christmas away from our home this year, but we felt right at home in this house! It is gorgeous in every way, from the outside to the inside. The front has so much curb appeal that each morning when I would sit outside drinking my tea (made with water boiled in their really cool teapot!)someone would inevitably walk by and tell me how much they loved "my house" (oh, I wish!). The outdoor shower was a highlight for our kids as well. The inside decor is more stylish than a 5 star hotel! It is very clean and comfortable, which made it all too tempting to spend hours just relaxing in the house--until our kids needed more beach time, to which it was just a very short walk. We never worried about overcrowded parking because of those darn tourist :) because we could just stroll downtown within 5 minutes. This is the place I wish I could retire to after my kids are off to college and we look forward to going back in the future! I would definitely recommend it to a friend....but I also want to keep this little treasure to myself! Thank you so much. Lydia, to you and your family for your heartfelt hospitality and graciousness in opening your lovely home to us!

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

10/10 Excellent

Julio T., Weymouth, MA

16 December 2011

Stayed here for Anaheim conference

My wife, a colleague and I stayed in this cottage for a conference we attended in Anaheim. Anaheim was a short drive. We were very happy with our choice. After a day in a Disney hotel it was refreshing to get out and head to Laguna. The cottage is airy, open and inviting. We found everything we needed. We would go for walks around the beach, made meals, ate out, and everything was within walking distance. The owners were very helpful and personable. We had no trouble finding parking. Renting here was a very good experience.

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

7 December 2011

A little piece of Heaven in Laguna Beach.

Dear Lydia and David Thank you. We have just returned from a wonderful week in your lovely cottage and honestly enjoyed every minute of it. Internet rental is potentially a very risky business but the cottage lived up to the photos and descriptions in every way, in fact surpassed them. It is a beautifully and sensitively designed home, terribly well considered, offering every comfort. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, the kitchen is immaculately clean and contains every appliance and cooking utensil one could wish for; to be honest we were very reluctant to leave. It felt like home. It took us about seven minutes to walk to central Laguna with its great selection of restaurants, about five minutes to the beach and lovely Heisler Park (where we watched the sun set most evenings) and just a couple of minutes from an excellent food market that also has a Starbucks. Everything about this cottage is perfect – it’s a little piece of Heaven! Lydia you were a delight to deal with, everything ran smoothly, without a hitch. Thank you for your kindness. We will most definitely return, (if you’ll have us!) but skip NYC this time and elect to stay in Laguna for two or even three weeks. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful place with us, I could not recommend it more highly. With all good wishes to you both. Debbie, Chris and Georgia O’Connor Kingston upon Thames, England.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., Lafayette CA

9 August 2011

Missing Laguna Beach!

Dear Lydia and David, We LOVE your cottage! It was a perfect week in Laguna...We wish it was longer You are such very gracious hosts, to rent out such a beautiful home. Everything about this place is awesome, the finishes are lovely, the beds are great, and the linens...So lovely to wake up in this house and start your day with a coffee in the great kitchen. Also the outside shower...great for a summer cottage so refreshing and lovely to shower outside after a day at the beach! My 4yr old loved being outside in the back garden, and it was so safe for little ones. The location is great. It's a quiet and friendly neighborhood that is a short walk to the beach and about a 10 minute walk to downtown..everything is within walking distance. It was an extremely relaxing and easy vacation experience and we would definitely stay here again...We really enjoyed our vacation in your lovely home! Hope to see you next year! thanks Lauren and Kurt

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

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn B., WA

22 June 2011

Perfect Laguna Getaway

David and Lydia, Our many thanks for sharing your beautful cottage. Everything about it was perfect and the nearby beach was lovely. We liked having a market so close by and enjoyed some wonderful meals cooked in your gourmet kitchen. David, thank you for greeting us and taking the time to show us around. You have a little piece of Southern California paradise and we were so glad to be able to experience it. Our very best to you, Scott and MaryAnn Ballard

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac A., Minnesota

15 April 2011

Outstanding Vacation

My wife, best friend, and his wife (ages 23-28) stayed here for a week in April '11. What a wonderful experience. The owners and their family are extremely friendly and very gracious to rent out such a beautiful home. Everything about this place is spectacular and it tops staying in any hotel. The rooms and beds, kitchen, living room, and the furniture are terrific. It was great to be able to cook a few meals in the new kitchen, catch up on sleep in the comfortable beds, and lounge in the sun-lit living room. The location is great. It's a quiet and friendly neighborhood that is a short walk to the beach and about a 10 minute walk to downtown. We enjoyed body surfing, mountain biking, hiking, and checking out nearby beaches as well. Laguna and Orange County are great places to visit, and this cottage was a treasure to stay in during our vacation. It was an extremely relaxing and refreshing experience and I would definitely stay here again. I look forward to the next trip to Southern California. Tip: If you fly into Orange County, you can take a bus to the location and avoid renting a car.

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

10/10 Excellent

9 March 2011

Charmed!

We stayed with my parents at this wonderful house and really didn't want to leave at the end of our week. The house is larger once you step through the front door than you would expect and beautifully furnished. The location is fantastic, a short walk through Heisler park to downtown and close to art galleries and the Pavilions market. Lydia was extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome. We couldn't have asked for a better experience with our booking.

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

10/10 Excellent

27 October 2010

Wonderful Getaway

My husband, teenage daughter + friend and myself just had the pleasure of staying at this beautifully warm and inviting cottage with all the creature comforts. It was pure "eye candy". The location was a short few minutes walk to the Beach as well as downtown Laguna. It is tucked into a nice neighborhood with a feeling of privacy. No detail is left undone. We all enjoyed every minute of our stay and highly recommend it.

About the host

Hosted by David and Lydia Bell

Why they chose this property

Arrive and park the car and enjoy walking to the beach and town. A quaint beach town that has so many cultural things to offer. Winter playhouse, live productions, the summer time famous Pageant of the Masters and Art Festival. no car needed, take the local bus free in the summers up and down the coast.

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English, Spanish

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