Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok

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(24 Ratings)
"Loved the place - wanted to stay longer - would definitely come back"
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Cottage in La Jolla, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

*Construction Notice: There is an ongoing grading and soil excavation construction project at the east end of Gravilla St (refer to the map at the bottom of the ad to view distance from this home); this work may generate noise and dust. Work hours are limited to 7am-5pm, expected completion date unknown. Also, a neighboring home across the street from this unit is completing a remodel, expected completion date unknown. There is also construction in the alley, expected completion date unknown.

SUMMARY
Enjoy beach living in this designer 1br+1ba beach cottage (no shared walls!) located in the heart of La Jolla, less than one block to famous Windansea surf/swim friendly beach. Other highlights include professional coastal design, wood flooring, open floorplan with windows galore, Samsung SMART TV (with cable), 1 compact garage parking, dog ok, & sleeping arrangements for 4 including a Cal-King bed (2 adults max). *Please note there is no A/C, though floor fans are provided.

INTERIOR
Lush landscape & ivy cover this adorable beach cottage, located just steps to beautiful white sandy Windansea beach. As you enter the front door you'll be greeted by an open main living room with windows galore, beautiful new wood floors, plush sofa bed, accent chairs, & new Samsung SMART TV.

Off the living room is a separate dining area for 4 as well as a fully equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator & 4 burner gas stove + oven (see Other Featured Highlights below). The bedroom features a huge Cal King sized bed with a high end new plush mattress and ensuite bath with tub/shower combo.

PARKING
1 Garage parking space ***for compact vehicles only (will not fit most minivans/suv's). Approx. dimensions: 7'9”w x 6.5'h x 16'deep. Nearby overnight street parking is permitted at no fee.

BED & BATH ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps 4, 2 adults max)
• Master Bedroom | 1 Cal King (sleeps 2) & ensuite bath (tub/shower combo)
• Living Room | 1 double sofa sleeper (sleeps 2) & Samsung SMART TV

OTHER FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS
• Professionally designed by Blue Grape studio, with coastal touches throughout
• Samsung SMART TV with all your favorite apps
• Full cable service with live TV, live Sports, local channels, & cable channels
• Dogs ok! 2 small or 1 large
• Shared Washer/Dryer located towards the rear of the property (coin operated)
• Beautiful wood flooring throughout
• Beach chairs, boogie boards, & beach towels

LOCATION
Beautiful Windansea Beach! Our home is located in a laid back beach La Jolla community of Windansea, a great family friendly area with a white sandy surf/swim friendly beach and local eats just a short walk away! Sneak peek:

• Dining
Some of our favorite nearby eateries include Busy Bees bagels, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, LJ Crafted Wines, Wheat & Water wood-fired pizza, & Duke's La Jolla family eatery. Also just a few blocks to Valley Farm organic grocery market & butchery shop.
• Activities
Within 1 block to famous Windansea beach, which is both surf and swim friendly. Also nearby visit La Jolla Cove, with great snorkeling, swimming, & kayaking.
• Attractions
Just a few minutes away is the Village of La Jolla, with endless shops & entertainment. A quick Uber ride South will get you to Belmont Park's big dipper coaster and all new Plunge pool. Other attractions include ~10min drive to Sea World, over the hill is ~20min drive to the famous San Diego Zoo, and just ~15min drive to Del Mar fairgrounds and racetrack.

POLICIES & GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDELINES
• GUEST REQUIREMENTS | Per certain regulations & HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book with us. If your group is all adults, then all guests must meet our minimum age of 30.
• OCCUPANCY | Our maximum occupancy refers to the number of people allowed in the home at any given time (ie includes both guests & visitors), some of which may be mandated by certain regulations. Exceptions towards the maximum number of people allowed may be made for children under the age of 2. Guest(s) agrees that more than the number of people stated on the reservation shall not occupy the premises. The number of guests includes visitors, even if they are not staying overnight.
• NOISE | Our homes are intended for relaxing getaways, not rowdy beach parties. Music and other noise is to be kept at an appropriate level and in a manner that is mindful to neighbors. Noise that can be heard 50 feet away from the home is prohibited. Parties are not allowed. If there is excessive noise or music, any illegal activity, or evidence of violation of these policies, you may be asked to vacate the premise without any refund and additional charges may be assessed.
• COMBINATION LISTINGS | Due to occupancy restrictions, larger groups looking to book multiple units must reserve a approved combination listing. No more than 1 combination listing can be reserved per stay.
• RESERVATION CONFIRMATION | Upon confirmation of your reservation, you will receive arrival instructions, parking details, wifi access, and tips on local eats & attractions.

LICENSE NUMBER: STR-04992L
TOT CERT #: 642529

Amenities at Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.0 / 10.0
    Excellent(24 Ratings)
    2.0 / 10.0
    Our stay at the cottage was disappointing. From the start, we couldn’t reach anyone at the rental company for two days, which was frustrating. There was an ant infestation that seemed like an ongoing issue, given the ant traps placed all over the house. Once we unpacked groceries, the ants got into everything overnight, and we had to throw it all away.The cottage itself was much smaller than expected, and the furniture was uncomfortable. The only positive was the location, which was as advertised. Unfortunately, everything else made for a far from relaxing stay.
    2.0 / 10.0
    We don’t go on many vacations as a family so when you book a week long vaca and drive half way across the state and spend tons of money to enjoy yourself. You want to stay somewhere comfortable. This place was the opposite of that. I hate sharing bad reviews but I think people should be warned. Other than that. It’s a nightmare. They have a major ant problem. Expect to never fully unpack. Because you will have ants in your lug, on your tooth brush if you don’t put it away. You cannot leave anything out. No food or dishes out whatsoever. You’ll spend more time cleaning than actually enjoying your time there. There’s no ac/heat which we expected but I expected at least nicer fans/heater to be provided. The fridge has rust. The oven is very old and basically broken. The smoke alarm went off twice so don’t expect to cook there. The bathroom is so small it’s very uncomfortable. The shower barely works. Everything is so extremely outdated. For such an expensive area and for the money we just threw away on this place. Infuriates me. It’s really not that hard to have upgraded appliances and to spray for ants maybe? I regret booking this place. I should have booked elsewhere. Just because you have a vacation rental near the beach doesn’t mean you get to rip people off and give them an uncomfortable experience and also not care AT ALL.
    8.0 / 10.0
    We really enjoyed the property and location….fyi, there’s a little leak under the bathroom sink, which destroyed the extra toilet paper. Also, the right side of the kitchen window wouldn’t close
    8.0 / 10.0
    Lovely older beach cottage located a block away from Windansea Beach. Easy to access and had all the needed beach 'stuff'- chairs, towels, boogie boards. Garage is very tight- smaller cars only! Windansea beaches are wonderful- rocky shoreline with medium surf. Bring wetsuits!
    8.0 / 10.0
    Cute little cottage, great location. My only complaint was there were ants inside the house that got into our belongings. I said something to the property manager about it and they said there were traps out but nothing else. Otherwise, it was a cute place and again, can’t beat the location.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Steps away from Windansea Beach, an incredible gem of a beach. The house is a charming bungalow with great old custom windows that crank out - they capture the charm of the time when this house was built. The house & neighboring houses/apartments that all belong to one group are surrounded by a brick patio with great plants in pots and growing on the homes. There is a great tree in the back of the home that provides beautiful shade but the patio still has sunny spots. Washer & Dryer along with a clothesline out back were so nice to have on the property. The kitchen is well stocked - great Ninja blender, pots, knives, really everything you’d want except for a dishwasher. The reasons that I did not give a 5 star rating is that on VRBO it lists a dishwasher which is not there and there is a mold problem in the bathroom- it smells like mold and the bedroom is right outside of the bathroom so the bedroom also has a mold smell. I contacted the property managers on day one of our weeklong stay about it & asked if they had an air purifier that they could bring by. The response was no, they do not have an air purifier and that it’s an older home and that is why it smells musty. I live in a 300 year old home on the coast so I know that the mold is not due to the home’s age. That was a disappointing response. That being said, I would absolutely stay in this home again if they solved the mold issue - or I would stay in another of the homes/apartments on the property, it’s beautiful.
    6.0 / 10.0
    Enjoyed surrounding area. The apartment needs Pest control, and updating. I slept on the couch because the ants 🐜 invaded the bed. If we left any food item on the counter for a minute, the ants came again.
    2.0 / 10.0
    With the magic of good photography it looks good from a distance but close up is another story. Property was short on expected supplies, furniture looked like it was bought in a yard sale and the windows were very hard to open because they were as old as the property, built sometime in the 1930's or 1940's. Some windows didn't even open up at all which I can't believe could pass the local Fire Code. Refrigerator in the kitchen was old enough to have a large rust stain on the front and the toilet in the bathroom didn't flush properly because it looked like the flapper hadn't been changed in 25 years. On top of all this when we woke after the first night there we were met by a lot of ants in the sink and on top of the counters as well as in the sink in the bathroom. If you are a college kid renting this property and are used to living in a very old building at school that has been minimally maintained and you are ok with ants, than this is for you. We left after one day and have been stonewalled by the management over a refund, even after reading a review about the ants before renting and being assured by management that we wouldn't have that problem. The one positive thing that I can say is that it is in a good location but you would be better off in a tent.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this cottage?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok pet friendly?

    Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Cute Cottage ★ Steps to Windansea Beach ★ Dogs Ok?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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