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“Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach

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Escape to magical La Jolla and stay at the unique Blue Door Cottage. This beautiful getaway offers spacious living, art-filled decor, full kitchen amenities and secluded outdoor patios perfect for relaxation. With boogie boards and beach chairs available, you're just steps away from world-renowned diving sites like La Jolla Cove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8156 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

“Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach

  • Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between stays with contactless check-in. Come escape to magical La Jolla. Perfect for a safe, private family getaway, gathering with dear friends or road trip destination! La Jolla, a place known as one of the most beautiful cities in Southern California. Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the beautiful and unique "Blue Door Cottage." Short-Term Residential Occupancy License: STR-02498L.

    Within minutes to the quintessential seaside village known as the "Jewel." The Cottage is close to all major attractions: La Jolla Cove (a world-renowned diving site), the famous children's pool (spot sea lions and seals playing in the water), breath-taking views, miles of beaches, Torrey Pines State Natural reserve, award-winning culinary, and art galleries. The blue door cottage has so much to offer - beautiful art throughout, spacious living room with oversized sofas to relax and rest after a long day of sightseeing, and a large indoor and outdoor dining table (seats 8) to entertain family and friends. Full kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Two secluded outdoor patios with outdoor dining space and lounge chairs to enjoy your morning coffee out in the sunshine. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay at the beautiful, unique “Blue Door Cottage.” A lifetime of memories will be created by staying at this cottage.

    Washer and dryer are in the garage, along with boogie boards, a beach umbrella, beach chairs and a cooler. There is a parking space in the driveway on the west side of the house, and plenty of street parking, but you really don't need a car here - the village and all it has to offer is just steps away.

    This Cottage is located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood, so please be respectful of the surrounding neighbors. Due to the moderate coastal climate, this house, like the majority of other in the neighborhood, does not have AC.

    Thorough deep cleaning and sanitizing between guests and contactless check-in. Perfect for a road trip destination or family getaway!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,675 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely no parties of any kind. Will be removed from premises.
Needs to be quiet by 10pm. City ordinance.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a high chair and a play pan, too!

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
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 624421, STR-02498L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Pechanga Arena and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Waterfront Park and San Diego Zoo. Travelling with kids? Make time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Petco Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our La Jolla travel guide
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La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and purple flowers in the foreground.
    La Jolla Cove
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A modern building with palm trees, a stop sign, and a clear blue sky.
    Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A rocky beach with waves, palm trees, and houses in the background.
    Windansea Beach
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Children's Cove
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cuvier Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station
    7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station
    9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Duke's La Jolla
    8 min walk
  • Georges at the Cove
    8 min walk
  • Le Coq
    7 min walk
  • The Spot
    11 min walk
  • Queenstown Village
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach located?

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

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“Blue Door Cottage by the Sea,” La Jolla Village & Cove, Only 4 blocks to Beach Reviews

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was good. Everything was spotless and in good working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

La Jolla

Great property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

F B.

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

Beautiful cottage

Great location Nice neighborhood Walking distance to beach and restaurants Plenty of rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

The best layout! Beautiful decor!

This cottage was so lovely and comfortable! It was decorated just beautifully and It had everything we needed for our visit in La Jolla for a family wedding. I would highly recommend staying here and I hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Charming house in great location

This is a lovely 1920s home within walking distance to loads of shops and restaurants. The layout was perfect for our family. The furniture and beds were comfortable. I would definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Lovely Home with Everything You Need

This is a great family house with everything you need for adults and kids. Short walk to downtown and La Jolla Shores. Go to the Cheese Shop for lunch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Walkable to village center

Stayed three nights with our adult children. Enjoyed the coastal walk and restaurants. The room fans came in handy since it was unusually humid for this area! Cottage is charming and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Good value

Convenient location. Walk to ocean and stores. 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms at a great price. Excellent outdoor dining space. A bit of road noise. Could upgrade grill, oven and outdoor seat cushions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

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

Fantastic location - noisy street

This house is lovely and a fantastic location for walking to restaurants and the beaches. Very comfortable furnishings and a well-stocked kitchen. We appreciated being able to sit outside to dine as well. The only caveat is that the house is right off of Torrey Pines so be aware of street noise at all hours. Earplugs are a great fix and this was not a deal killer for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

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

Location Location Location !

Just blocks from downtown LaJolla,this home had everything our group of 8 needed. Outdoor grill and 2 patios, comfy seating,large dining room table. Kitchen could use a few replacements on utensils etc but not anything major. This was a central spot for us to sight-see,dine and walk downtown every day to see the seals,sea lions and other native animals.Lots of dining walkable to downtown for fit adults( inclines on walk back) Owners extremely easy to communicate with. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Lovely house in La Jolla

I booked this house for my daughter’s UCSD graduation. It is perfect if you have older family members as it is single story with just a few steps to the front door. Easy walk to restaurants and seeing the ocean/sea lions, also there’s a full service grocery store close by. Loved the decor and the beds were comfortable. I really appreciated the simple instructions for leaving with no over the top chores expected. The only downside is that it’s just off a very busy road and the traffic in the area is pretty crazy but that’s pretty much all of San Diego since it is such a popular destination. I was very happy with this house for our family event
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie H.

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

Location, location, location

Exceptional location - only blocks from town and the beach. Walked to beach to watch the sea lions play in the a.m. then again in evening to see the sunset. Restaurants all within walking distance. Host was fast to answer questions and very accommodating. Husband and I stayed along with our two adult children. Enough space for all and very comfortable. Would have given 5 stores if not for kitchen needing some work - old and tired pots, tea kettle, etc. Bring your own coffee. Two outside areas nice - one needs to be cleaned up and more welcoming. Bring earplugs if you are sound sensitive- road traffic can be heard in bedrooms but did not bother us. Overall a great and comfortable stay. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Linda V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not good, fooled by the great reviews

3 of us adults had horrible back and neck pain from sleeping on the mattresses and crappy pillows. There were 4 of us adults and 1 toddler. After a night of tossing and turning because the mattress was so uncomfortable and it creaked every time we moved, we tried the other bedroom and it wasn’t much better. The bedroom in the front of the house (with the wooden bed frame) was the worst and you can hear the traffic at all hours of the night. My neck was so strained I had to go to the knot shop (massage clinic in Hillcrest). There were stains on the lower parts of the bedsheets and the kitchen’s pans were old and grimey. The buildup in the dishwasher was really gross. We had to wash everything before we used it. And you pretty much have to buy all seasoning if you need to cook — they don’t even supply cling film (Saran wrap). I think this house is run by someone who has never stayed there before. It’s a moneymaker (based on reviews) and they don’t really care to put any extra oomph into making the place a good stay. The layout of the house was nice and having the living room open into the dining room and the location to everything in la jolla. But I can’t recommend this place — 3/4 adults had awful sleep and if you can’t sleep on vacation … what’s the point? Take my review with a grain of salt. But I didn’t enjoy this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! Cute home and super easy in and out. I would suggest sofa covers for the couch and a smaller coffee table (perhaps round) to make the living room feel less crowded. Overall, very happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jena P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. It was very conveniently located. The bedroom comforters had some stains on them and the bathroom wasn’t as clean as it could be but all in all it was a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Lou P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Served us well as a base for wedding venue in La Jolla. It is an old house with characteristics of an old house that comes with it. Charming. There is traffic noise due to the busy street nearby . Mainly on weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Family vacation

We had a great vacation. Cottage is in a great location. Walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping. Well stocked with beach chairs, towels, sand towels etc…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very roomy 4 bedroom home, living room and dining room were awesome, kitchen was well equipped. We loved the outdoor patio. Plenty of parking in driveway for 2 cars, street parking also available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Fantastic stay

We stayed in this lovely house to attend a nearby wedding in La Jolla. The space was wonderful the kitchen well-equipped, and the locations could not be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Family gathering before a wedding on July 5th Julian

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Blue Door House. We were able to walk around La Jolla without worrying about driving and parking. The house was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

La Jolla Fun

Great property with easy access to the cove and downtown area. Would definitely recommend the property for families looking to enjoy the San Diego coastal areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abran P.

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

Great Home in a Fantastic Location

Overall a great experience. My family enjoyed the ability to walk to La Jolla and enjoy the San Diego weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Perfection!

Perfect location to walk to everything La Jolla has to offer. Large comfortable rooms and wonderful hosts will enhance your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ankit N.

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

Nice house in a convenient location

Hosts were very responsive to my inquiries, and everything about the house was as-advertised. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lina F.

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

Beautiful Home and Location

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Blue Door Cottage! The property is very charming and welcoming and the location is excellent-walking distance to everything. The owners were easy to communicate with, and they even left us a welcome bottle of wine! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022