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Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat

Welcome to Ocean Beach: Where San Diego’s Sunsets and Charm Meet

Escape to The Garden Cottage, a bright and breezy beach bungalow that exudes the spirit of summer year-round. Just a short stroll from the beaches, local shops, restaurants, and the vibrant Wednesday farmer’s market, this retreat is your ideal home away from home. Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway, a fun-filled vacation, or an extended stay in the lively city of San Diego, The Garden Cottage offers comfort and convenience in every detail.

Lovingly designed with a tasteful coastal touch, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom gem comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests. From abundant natural light to thoughtful space planning, The Garden Cottage blends classic charm with modern comforts.

Inside the Cottage:

• Open Living Room: Enjoy a 43” smart TV, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and Netflix for your entertainment needs.
• Comfortable Bedrooms: Plush, cozy linens ensure restful nights.
• Fully-Stocked Kitchen: Stainless-steel appliances and dining for 4 make family meals easy and enjoyable.

Outdoor Retreats:

• Private, Gated Courtyard: Relax in the hammock or lounge on comfortable chairs in your secluded outdoor haven.
• Charming Front Porch: Perfect for dining al fresco, with garden and sunset views to enhance your experience.

Additional Amenities:

• Laundry room with stacked washer & dryer.
• Highchair and Pack ’n Play available upon request.
• Well-appointed bathroom with a combination bathtub/shower, plush towels, and hairdryer.
• Beach essentials: Chairs, umbrellas, towels, and boogie boards for guest use.
• Convenient on-street parking.

A Place You’ll Want to Return To

The Garden Cottage is a non-smoking, pet-free property available for nightly, weekly, or monthly rentals. As a family-owned and lovingly maintained home, it offers a personal touch that brings guests back year after year. With attentive, local management, you can count on a seamless and welcoming stay.

Your Ocean Beach Escape Awaits

Whether you’re soaking up the sunsets, exploring San Diego’s energy, or simply relaxing in the courtyard hammock, The Garden Cottage is your perfect retreat.

Welcome, and enjoy every moment!


San Diego City Permit #633322
San Diego STRO License STR-04572L

Property manager

Rodney

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Violations may result in $500+ cleaning fee.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: For guest/family who suffer from allergies/asthma

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack N' Plan & High Chair Available Upon Request

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Sorry, we really do like our neighbors.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 633322, STR-04572L

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Ocean Beach Garden
Ocean Garden Cottage San Diego
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage Cottage
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage San Diego
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage Cottage San Diego

About the neighborhood

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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hodads Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kilowatt Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪OB Noodle House Bar 1502 - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Ocean Beach, and Ocean Beach Pier. Mission Bay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Excellent location in a quaint SoCal neighborhood with easy going vibe. The cottage has everything one needs and is a great home base for your adventures. Coming back from a day out and relaxing in the garden is a perfect 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location. Very clean. Very responsive host. Only negative was the smart TV functionality was not working, but the host made every possible attempt to address it during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The Garden Cottage is set back in a peaceful garden teaming with hummingbirds and pollinators. We enjoyed having meals on the deck overlooking the garden and relaxing on the backyard patio. A great spot for spending time with family. Rodney was a perfect host who went out of his way to assure our stay was enjoyable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Even cuter than the pictures! We loved staying in this cozy, clean and comfortable cottage in a garden setting just a short walk from amazing food, coffee shops and the beach. We visited briefly for a family wedding, but hope to come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We visited our son who lived in the neighborhood. Everything is in walking distance. This cottage was comfortable private and quiet. The host was very responsive to our requests. I am planning to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

An awesome cottage with a great location, exceptionally clean and well furnished. Rodney was a great host and helped provide a great vacation for our family!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Loved everything about our stay. Location was perfect for our week exploring San Diego. This cottage exceeded our expectations. Will be our go to spot next time we’re back in town.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay in Ocean Beach. Great location. Short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Back yard is a wonderful place to relax. Host was easy to work with, very responsive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Everything was as advertised. Had a great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

My mother, brother and I stayed here for a long weekend and truly enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

We enjoyed our stay in Ocean Beach! What a wonderful community. The accessibility to restaurants, the ocean was a wonderful treat. Our host was very good at providing recommendations etc. I would come back to this location. Thank you. Suzanne
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Garden cottage was the perfect spot for our short stay in San Diego. It was charming, clean, and had everything we needed to guarantee a relaxing stay. The gardens were stunning and we loved relaxing in the back yard. Rodney was so easy to work with! We are all looking forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Very comfortable little cottage, perfect for a small family with young kids. Beautifully landscaped, the back yard was a wonderful place to relax and have some wine while kiddos napped :) Rodney rocks as a VRBO host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

We stayed as a family of 4 and enjoyed the abundant space inside and outside the Farm House. Rustic charm aplenty. Easy to get to and from, whether you come from SLO or Pismo Beach. We had one request during our stay, and Chris the property manager was very responsive. Definitely would recommend a stay at the Old Edna Farm House!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Great cottage so close to everything. Shopping the beach farmers market. Our host was just great and so easy to communicate with. The cottage was so inviting. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. Description and pictures are accurate. Cottage was clean. We recommend this rental property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Everything was perfect. We enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay at Point Loma, very nice neighborhood. We had everything we needed. The only thing I would change is an hour later check out time and more hand soap.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

This was our first visit to San Diego. We loved this little place, quiet location but close to town. 20 minute or less drive to many attractions. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Rodney is the best host I've ever worked with! He is responsive, helped address every concern or need, provided local recommendations, and even helped us after our stay when our travel was delayed due to weather. The house is great :) It's exactly as pictured and we really enjoyed how bright the space was. We were withing walking distance of nearly everything and even had a view of the water. Super happy to have stayed and we will definitely stay at one of Rodney's properties again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

This was the perfect location for our family of four. It was equidistant between two different and unique beach experiences (sandy Ocean Beach and rocks and tidepools at Sunset Cliffs). The backyard garden is a peaceful retreat. Everything is clean and the kitchen is well equipped with utensils, pots, pans, and spices. The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The Garden Cottage was perfect for a stay in San Diego with our adult son. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The cottage is comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The manager of the property responds immediately to questions by text. We loved its proximity to the beach and great restaurants within walking distance. The sights of downtown and Central San Diego are easily accessible by car. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10

There were a few issues with the property. The front door lock had some issues and one of the bedroom windows wouldn’t stay open. Also there is some chipping in the bathtub. Manager was very communicative but I wish those things had been fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy beach cottage. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well appointed. The outdoor space was nicely kept and perfect for lounging. The house is located a short walk to the seaside cliffs -- a perfect spot to take in the views of the ocean or get in a scenic walk or jog. The neighborhood is residential and during our stay was quite quiet (you'll hear and see planes passing overhead, but they never bothered us). It's also just a short walk to neighborhood restaurants and a quick drive to groceries, etc. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023