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Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa!

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Recently painted Beach Cottage 15 min pleasant walk down to Mariposa beach.
Brand new deck adds to nautical theme and to the perfect San Clemente vibe.
Dining
Fully equipped recently updated kitchen with designer appliances and granite.
Comfortable living room space. Wood beam ceilings give classic cottage style

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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San Clemente, CA
  • San Clemente City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Casa Romantica
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Clemente Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa!

The beach awaits, beautiful sunsets, the best surfing, fresh ocean breezes. The Beach is yours/The City is yours. Walk to breakfast, stroll on the beach trial. Tour the Del Mar Shops. Walk to the Pier. Walk to fine restaurants. Hike the hills. If the beach is too cold try the brand new Vista Hermosa Aquatic Park or the historic Ole Hanson pool. Experience the entire So Cal beach experience from Casa Mariposa. Our 2 bedroom two bath classic beach cottage is perfect for exploring the beautiful surroundings or just hanging out. After a full day of activity come home to relax and unwind. Fire up the charcoal BBQ or people watch from the front garden. Stay in for a quiet night in front of the fire place watching your favorite shows and movies with the family on a 42 inch 1080P LCD ROKU Streaming TV. Who says you can't have it all?

Although the home is close to the Pier bowl, being just outside this area gives one more room, privacy and quiet than in other parts of San Clemente.

The home is well appointed with a modern updated kitchen, bathrooms and high speed wifi access for all your devices. Free live TV, 2 big screen LCD TV's, TV high speed internet access for live streaming You Tube TV, NetFlix, Hulu and other popular websites . Connect your phone to the blue tooth sound bar to play your favorite tunes. Front and Back Yards add to the private cozy feel. With Sleeper sofa, beach cottage can accommodate 6.

Property manager

Ed and Damaris De Varona

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
Pets are considered not guaranteed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
POSTED REFUND POLICY APPLIES GENERALLY FOR SHORT TERM STAYS ONLY SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SPECIFIC CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO YOUR RESERVATION.
Off street parking is limited to vehicles less 20 feet in length. Please contact me first if interested in parking for multiple vehicles.
Please review rental agreement for additional mandatory house rules.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Casa Romantica are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ocean Institute and Nature Interpretive Center. Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding and Orange County Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • San Clemente City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Casa Romantica - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Avenida del Mar - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 19 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Port - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sur Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's Tacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rare Society Steakhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Of San Clemente - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to shops, restaurants and beaches from Casa Mariposa! located?

Located in the heart of San Clemente, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Clemente City Beach and San Clemente Pier. San Clemente Farmers Market and San Clemente Wine Company are also within 15 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Mariposa

Not a beach weather visit…. But location of property was great. Shops and restaurants very walkable from the property. A enjoyable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

San Clemente vacation

Great house. Awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricci A.

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

Little Blue Cottage

We really enjoyed our 4 nights in San Clemente. We enjoyed a daily walk to the beach with our dogs, and we loved checking out the different restaurants in town. The backyard was nice and private, and the neighborhood was also quiet. We would stay here again …
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Awesome So Cal Stay!

Lovely home to stay in for a long weekend. House had everything needed and then some. Plenty of room to settle in and make your own. Easy guide to follow for all the homes features. Will definitely look to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Home away from home

The cottage was charming, clean, fully equipped and perfectly located. We really felt like this was our home away from home. It is close to the beach and Del Mar, which is where you find the cafes and shops. The owner was helpful, the neighborhood quiet, and one neighbor was quick to help out when we discovered flat tires on our bikes. There is also a bike path right by the house that takes you safely down the coast all the way to Dana Point. We had a splendid time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason j.

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

Great stay!! Would stay here again!!

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

Home away from Home walking distance to beach and town

Ideally located on quiet street within walking distance of Del Mar with wonderful restaurants and bars. Free Trolley stop at top of the street. Walking distance to pier and Amtrak train station. Very well equipped 2 bedroom bungalow with driveway. Table and seating in quiet backyard. Two good size TV’s with Roku. Comfortable living room seating with good natural light. Good size kitchen and eating area. We really enjoyed our month stay and hope to return. Communication with owner was excellent. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis E.

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

Comfortable stay

Cute comfortable cottage, kitchen well stocked, some updated appliances (nice new dishwasher). Good water pressure in the shower once hot water gets there. Enjoyable fireplace once I figured out how to use it. Water heater makes a lot of noise every time hot water is used and sometimes when no water was used. Den is through the second bedroom - this was a surprise.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Cute and cosy

We finally made it to the property 2 years after we had originally booked to arrive but due to Covid, it was delayed. Throughout that time, Ed was incredibly understanding. Casa Mariposa did not disappoint! It's a lovely place to stay - nice quiet neighbourhood within walking distance of the beach, pier, shops and restaurants. The kitchen was well equipped when we ate in, comfortable furniture and comfortable beds. We had a great stay and would stay again, hopefully soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Casa Mariposa

I enjoyed my stay at Casa Mariposa. I liked the neighborhood. The hose was spacious and the kitchen well equipped. I had three issues with the house. For most people these would probably not be a big. deal. I was told when I rented the place , last year, that it had cable. TV. It did not. Smart TV is only as good as the stations you have on your system at home. There was no gas grill in the backyard. I didn’t feel like heating charcoal every time I wanted a hamburger. After all I spent 5 weeks at the property. The ice maker was not even connected and there were only two ice trays in the freezer. When I asked the owner about this he didn’t know the status of the ice maker and said whatever is there will have to do. I bought my own ice trays and used a portable grill I had in my van. It is possible the place may have a termite problem. Not sure.
Stayed 38 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Pamela A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Creepy unsafe vibe

Run down cottage with one broken toilet. Patio furniture was rusty and dirty. Covered in bird poop and spider webs. Back door had wood rot and lock was flimsy. Anyone could easily break-in with little effort. Big rodents fight on the roof nightly from 3am-5am. Back room toilet was clogged and brown at arrival. We didn’t use it. Outdoor space was unswept and dirty. Ok for a small dog though side gate has wood rot and no latch or closure. Place had a creepy unsafe vibe. Property is not well cared for. Needs at least a window air-conditioner during hot weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

California vacation

We really enjoyed this lovely home. We had enough space for our 3 kids ages 2, 9 and 12. The reading nook area had a separate door and we made that a small room for our 2 year old. It was close to CVS and shops in Del Mar. easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARCIA K., Phoenix, Arizona

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

Casa Mariposa

Really enjoyed our stay. Close to beach and restaurants. Even enjoyed the walk up and down hill to beach. Cottage has everything u need for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

Visiting family

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Charming

Overall experience good - host did a great job - loved the cottage, it has a good vibe.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

William K., Camden

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

San Clemente stay

Love San Clemente had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the airbb great location close to everything. Loved the bed mattress super comfortable memory form. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

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

Worked Perfect

Worked perfect for our needs. 2.5 Bed 2 Bath. Comfy couches. Nicely appointed kitchen. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very happy we found this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna O., Britton, MI

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

Lovely cottage with great indoor and outdoor spaces

A wonderful home away from home, beautifully decorated and well maintained with a great layout and nice seating areas in front and back yards. San Clemente is a gem by the ocean, this home is conviently located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to stores and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Great Location

We had a wonderful time. The place was well thought out and plenty of space for 4 adults and a dog. We had 3 cars and was able to use the garage and driveway with no issues. The house was clean, kitchen had everything one would need and a great outdoor shower with a surprise-warm water. Excellent location. Walk to beach and restaurants. Thank you for sharing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Cozy Casa

Cozy clean casa located within walking distance to San Clemente beach and restaurants. Owner had good supply of everything needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beckie T.

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

Great Place!

Beautiful and clean property. It was a little warm during the time we visited which is not always the case, but no AC. It’s close to restaurants. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Great place to stay in town!

This house was the perfect find! It is close to the beach, restaurants and several stores! It has a super cute backyard that was perfect for relaxing in the evenings! The owner responded very quickly when I had a question! I would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leona S., San Jose, CA

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

Perfect location

We had a great time at the property. Close to shops, restaurants and beach. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J., Wichita

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

Perfect all around

The location of this home is perfect there’s a CVS that’s about five houses down third shops dining all within walking distance the only bad thing was the beach was a little bit further than we expected and it is a downhill and uphill walk but other than that I will be staying at this location again in the future thank you guys the host was amazing the location was amazing the house was perfect thank you perfect thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Macy H.

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

Visit to San Clemente

Ed's property is in a quiet neighborhood and walking distance to everything in San Clemente. We had several plumbing repairs done during our stay but Ed was very accommodating. The home is well stocked with everything you need and the back patio was a nice space. Overall, we enjoyed Ed's place and hope to visit again someday.
Stayed 63 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ed and Damaris De Varona

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I work as an attorney and I am a licensed California real estate agent. I am 56 years old. My wife and I have been married 22 years. I am self employed and enjoy considerable scheduling flexibility. We like to get away on long weekends. There is also some time for us on spring break in March or Winter break in December to travel. We enjoy traveling to new places in our small RV. We have three beautiful daughters ages 31, 22 and 20. We enjoy the great outdoors but also enjoy museums and touring new cities. This home is available on short notice.

Why they chose this property

I wanted to be close to the beach and walk to the city. I was looking for more than a condo and wanted a home in a sunny place where the fun in the sun never ends. Privacy with convenience and flexibility. I wanted to be in a place where you can relax or change gears and be near all the action and amenities of modern city life. You can have it all in Casa Mariposa. I have been fortunate to find another home to live in town so now I get to offer my cottage for others to enjoy like I have.

What makes this property unique

A near perfect 'walk score' with full view sunset at the beach only a short walk away from Casa Mariposa got me sold. Perfect climate year round. No need for AC here! Year round temperature low around 60 high 75. No stairs, no parking hassles, great friendly neighbors and a quiet family environment provides the perfect spot to enjoy fully with your family the Southern California lifestyle.

Languages:

English, Spanish