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FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS

Family-friendly vacation home in La Jolla

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Property grounds
Pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Windansea Beach is just a 30-second walk from your Spanish-style casa, where you can savor the salty air and witness incredible sunsets. Built in 1926 and tastefully remodeled in 2012, this cozy home features a wood-burning fireplace, private patio with BBQ facilities, beach toys including surf/body boards and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS

Already included are a genuine concern for your comfort, a fully equipped residence, and VIG treatment (Very Important Guest.)

Enjoy a wonderful vacation at our authentic Spanish home.

Your 3 bedroom 2 bath casa with parking is located just two houses (a 30 second walk to the west) from the sand at the world famous La Jolla Windansea Beach.

Savor the salty air and see incredible sunsets, including an occasional Green Flash when the horizon is a clear crisp line. Land's end here, where the Pacific kisses the California coast is hard to top.

Built in 1926 (and tastefully remodeled in 2012), your vacation awaits.

We have many beach toys for you, surf/body boards, beach chairs, a BBQ, old-fashioned floor heaters (the best!), air-conditioners, and a new laundry. We have a pack 'n play, toys, and high chair/booster seat combination.

Relax in the private patio or spend the evening in the cozy living room with tall coved ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace.

We also provide an office/den for the business traveler. (Or enjoy a peaceful breakfast there.)

The centrally located dining room can be the focus for a family vacation or serve as a quiet dining experience for adult vacationers. It’s easy and fun to prepare a delicious meal using the modern appliances in your charming kitchen with a gas range.

Other key features include 2 off street parking spaces and, upon request, a garage. A two minute walk east in our quiet and safe neighborhood brings you to several charming eateries. 

We strive to provide upscale accommodations and service. Our family considers it an ultimate compliment when valued guests return. 

So come, be our guest in the beautiful Windansea community, play in the sand and waves, and then let the surf lull you to sleep.

Your comfort is our business. And we take it seriously!

Distance to Popular Attractions
Windansea Beach: Walk
Village of La Jolla: 1 mi.
Tide Pools: 1 mi.
La Jolla Cove 1.5 mi.
Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial: 2.4 mi.
La Jolla Shores: 3 mi.
Pacific Beach: 4 mi.
Mission Beach: 4.9 mi.
Belmont Park / The Wave House: 4.9 mi.
SeaWorld San Diego: 6.5 mi.
Torrey Pines State Reserve: 8.9 mi.
Old Town San Diego: 10.9 mi.
Balboa Park: 13.8 mi
San Diego Zoo: 14 mi.
Downtown San Diego / Gaslamp: 14 mi.
San Diego International Airport: 14.9 mi.
Legoland San Diego: 26.4 mi.
Safari Park: 32.8 mi

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Hello! No need to do anything before you leave. We have a team arriving shortly after you leave to take care of everything. Enjoy your time there and have a fast and easy trip home! Thank you, Paula
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee goes to house cleaners/carpet cleaners

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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 STR-01631L, 601384

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS located?

This family-friendly La Jolla vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Windansea Beach, La Jolla Tide Pools, and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. La Jolla Cove is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Reviews

FLASH SALE!* FIRST CLASS  ACCOMMODATIONS AT COACH CLASS RATES! CLICK FOR DETAILS Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great Location

A spacious house located steps from the beach. The house had everything we needed for our long weekend with our kids and their significant others. Paula was very communicative and professional, we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Wonderful home away from home !

This was my first time ever booking a house for a trip. One daughter was getting married in La Jolla and I thought a house, rather than a hotel would be better for 5 adults and a toddler. This place was perfect! It was clean and comfortable, stocked with all the essentials, and a short walk to the beach. It was perfect for us! Communication with Paula was easy as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Great Location.

Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

This property is steps from a gorgeous view of the ocean and very close to fun dining options. The host was highly communicative and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANA L.

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

Family vacation

Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Awesome stay as always

Evwrything about the place is awesome locarion, beach and house. We always enyoy are stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliza E.

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

Quintessential beach cottage on a gorgeous block

This beach cottage was a great place to stay in La Jolla. Beach at the end of the block is amazing, and the cottage had a lot of great beach supplies, which was very helpful. The host is very thoughtful, and the house was comfy. It was the perfect place for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle R.

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

Awesome place

This place was great. Wish we could have stayed longer. Lots of supplies and toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

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

Fall break

Location was great. Our family of four really enjoyed the house, walking to the beach, and utilizing the beach gear provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beach House

Beautiful house and location. Amazing beach and everything is at the house you could need for a beach. Very responsive host. Perfect for a large family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F., Philomath, Oregon USA

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

Great location, all amenities

Our family throughly enjoyed our 5 day stay at this property. The location was great, a short walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was charming, with all the amenities of home. Our kids and grandkids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandi p.

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

Best location every!

The house is amazing, the location is perfect, & we plan to make it an annual stay. We loved it!!!! Paula was a wonderful host & we could not have felt more welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy L., Saskatoon, SK

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

Great location!!

We were on a conference and decided to all stay together. The space was enough for all of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V., Fresno ca

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

Wonderful Time

We really enjoyed our week stay at this property. The home has so much character and charm and was fully equipped. Great location-walking distance to beach, rest and farmers market. Paula was very responsive in communications. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Wonderful family vacation!

Our first VRBO experience and it was wonderful. The owner was easy to deal with and the house was exactly as described. The location was great - close to the beach and to shopping/restaurants. The home was well stocked with all the essentials. We had 4 kids and 2 adults with room to spare! Will happily rent again!

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

This house is a great everything

This La Jolla house is nicely located in a quiet neighborhood, a few houses from the ocean, walkable along the ocean at one end to see and hear the sea lions, and for a longer walk, over to the Bird Rock neighborhood. The kitchen is nicely set up, with basics in the cupboard. We have stayed in the house before with our children, and it is very comfortable for a lively multi-generational family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect Stay – Like Coming Home to San DiegoIt was the perfect fit for our family of five, including two adult children. The location is ideal—just steps from the beach and walking distance to coffee shops. Traveling from across the country, it made such a difference to have beach towels, chairs, carts, surfboards, and even a grill with a dedicated gas line ready for us.I grew up in San Diego and hadn’t been back in years, so this trip was very meaningful. I wanted a more local, lived-in experience rather than a touristy one, and this home delivered. The house was well-stocked with everything we needed—dishes, towels, full-size soaps, laundry and cleaning supplies, and even little thoughtful extras like fans and board games.The AC units worked great, but we mostly enjoyed the ocean breeze with the windows open. We especially appreciated the unscented linens, as our family is very sensitive to fragrance. Small details like the lush front lawn and hose for rinsing off after the beach made our stay even more enjoyable.Most of all, Paula was the most responsive, thoughtful host we’ve ever had—always in touch within minutes and truly helpful. We’re already planning our return for next summer. This stay was incredibly special to us. If we could give six stars, we would!
Gorgeous, sunset La Jolla Cove
Look! Adult children playing twister! Thanks for leaving all the games for us!
I drink my coffee sitting on the wall. This is the front yard looking down towards the ocean.
Street view walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

The home is beautiful. It is immaculate and well maintained. Excellent location.

The home had everything we needed. It was very comfortable for the six of us. We all had our own space. It was close to the beach, a coffee shop, etc. This was our first experience renting a home and we were impressed. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

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

Peaceful stay at the beach

We stayed for 3 nights in April for a family visit, booking at relatively short notice, and after quite a lot of research felt this was the best option: - Super-responsive host & easy check-in with code for doors. - Accurate pictures and representation of the property. - Quiet neighborhood with off-street parking out front. We stayed on weekdays and were able to find a spot every time. We didn't use the dedicated parking space out the back. - Super close to the beach (relatively rough waves / rocky like most of the area). - Plenty of space in the property to spread out in for our family of 4 - Well stocked - including beach stuff which sadly we didn't have a chance to use. - Walking distance to Amenities - (fancy) supermarket and few restaurants at the end of the street; Downtown La Jolla within 20-30 mins. Helpful to have a car. We felt we had a reasonable deal, but pricing seems to vary a lot depending on the dates. If you are visiting in the summer, then the limited private outdoor space (as shown in the listing) might be a factor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

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

Perfection at the Beach!

We had the best time at this beautiful, perfectly-appointed, super clean, extremely comfortable, spacious, thoughtfully stocked (think beach chairs and beach towels, spices to cook with, sugar for your morning coffee!), ideally located La Jolla residence! It truly is steps from Windandsea Beach (we sad the most beautiful early May afternoon lounging on the wide rocks watching the surfers and getting sun). The sea lions were so fun to go see, and it’s a short ride to Mission and Pacific Beaches, downtown San Diego and Coronado Island, which we also spent time at over our long weekend and enjoyed immensely. We had dinner the first night at Verdes El Rancho upon Paula’s recommendation and we couldn’t have had a better time. We also enjoyed the coffee shop, Rosamond’s, up the street for a yummy peanut butter and chocolate nib and banana toastie and specialty coffee in the morning. The Valley Store up the road (we walked) was perfect for our last night when we wanted to stay in and cook- we got some delicious store made chips and salsa, fresh poke and salad and enjoyed sitting outside on the picnic table in the back of our residence. Everyone is so friendly in the area and it was nice just walking and chatting with neighbors. We have already booked our second stay for the fall as our daughter is sold on going to USD now! Thank you, Paula!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is in a great location, just a short walk up the street to the beach. They offered everything we needed including boogie boards, beach umbrella and chairs, etc. My only major complaint is that the home doesn't have central a/c, they have a window a/c unit in the dining room for the common spaces, and another in the window of the master bedroom. Unfortunately, we went in mid July and both of my boy's bedrooms were very hot with no a/c. We tried everything, including leaving their bedroom doors open and opening their bedroom windows, and using the fans that were provided, but the rooms were still very hot and they routinely woke up sweating. Besides that, we had a wonderful experience and the host was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Perfect Place to Spend a Summer Vacation

Everything was perfect. You can't beat the location and the house was ideal for our family vacation. They had everything you could ever need including any toy you could want to take to the beach. This wqs the perfect place for us to make family memories. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Incredible place!!

Our stay here was fantastic! The house was extremely nice, the owners were extremely accommodating and friendly, and the proximity to the ocean was incredible! There is so much to do in La Jolla and a lot of it is very walkable. The whole experience was very memorable. We would definitely recommend this place to anybody looking to relax and enjoy some time near the beach. The beach is literally about a 1 minute walk down the hill from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J.

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

Graduation Weekend

Great stay. Family love the house and the location. Next time i need to bring a football to throw around at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

Great Place

Was an awesome spot for our family trip. Clean, only a few houses away from the beach, amply stocked and a very relaxing home. Would love to stay here on a future trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025