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Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach

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A room with a wooden dining table, a blue bench, a white fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
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A well-lit living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a view of the beach.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a beach, houses, and a body of water.
A blue house with a porch, a white fence, and a street view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bolsa Chica State Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Sunset Beach, CA
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolsa Chica State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach

Charming cottage in eclectic Sunset Beach, California. Out the front door and across the street you're on the sand in one of Orange County's finest beaches, celebrated in Beach Boys songs

Perfect for a couple, or a couple with up to two children, the cottage has a queen bed in the bedroom and a sleeper-sofa in the front room. Loveable kitchen fulfills all your cooking needs.

Rare in Sunset Beach, the house has a 20' by 20' outdoor space, grill and outdoor shower.

The house has one reserved parking spot right in front of the house by the front gate. In addition, Sunset Beach has two rows of public parking running the entire mile of the town.

Note: From October 2025 to November 2026 (with a break for Summer 2026), the Sunset Beach Sanitary District will be improving the sewer system under the greenbelt across from the cottage. This does not effect parking or beach access and is largely underground.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Out of deference to full-time neighbors, please understand that smoking marijuana in public is illegal. See Health and Safety Code section 11362.3.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-2025-0195
Property # 1934476vb
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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Huntington Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Sunset Beach, a neighbourhood in Huntington Beach. RMS Queen Mary and Medieval Times are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Beach Cruise Terminal and World Cruise Center. Check out an event or a game at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and consider making time for Aquarium of the Pacific, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Sunset Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pelican Isle Bar & Grill - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Surfside Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Succulent Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Green Cheek Beer Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Golden Road Brewing - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic beachside home in charming Sunset Beach located?

Located in Sunset Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Meadowlark Golf Course is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little beach house. I loved it!!! Perfect for my “me, myself and I” getaway. I will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The home is cozy, beautiful, comfortable, full of charm, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location is fantastic—so close to the beach and perfectly situated for enjoying the wonderful Sunset Beach area. We felt at home from the moment we arrived (easy check in) and truly enjoyed every minute of our stay (easy check out!). The "home binder" was full of useful information too. We would happily return and highly recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this quaint beach house. It was super relaxing, steps from a beautiful beach, just great for the four of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just what we need to relax after a day of adventures
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place. Perfect for my husband and I. Great location and super easy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time I have stayed at this location. We love how close it is to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert is an amazing host and we loved the property! It fit our little family of 3 perfectly and it was so nice to be so close to the beach and all the amazing places in Sunset. We hope in the future to stay again and we have already recommended our stay to friends and family. Thanks, Robert for a comfortable stay by the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this cottage multiple times and for good reasons- location, location, location! So close to the beach and great restaurants are within walking/biking distance. The location is so close to the bike trail along the ocean and we love riding down to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Love the yard as a place to relax and listen to the ocean waves.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable this home! Perfect location, the home is so quaint and the beach is a 15 second walk. Everything you need was there! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This had everything we were looking for. Such a cute little house right next to the beach! We made some really special memories here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little beach house. Great location had everything we needed. Thank you for the great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house and steps away from the beach. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect space for my group of three. We loved the amenities and the location! The host replied to every question almost immediately. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and in a perfect location. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy, comfy bed and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Had a wonderful time. This is an awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

This was a great little property right next to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying here if you get the chance.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! This place is wonderful and in a great location - close to everything but quiet and literally steps to the beach. We had a small issue checking in, but Robert took care of it right away. I would stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house, great location

Great house for our family of 4–loved being so close to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house very well located

My family and I had a wonderful time in this peaceful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect staycation

What a cozy little cottage with a great backyard. Perfect for our staycation. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property.

Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Location

Walked on the beach every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was pleasantly quaint. Would’ve benefited from better window coverings so sleeping in would’ve been better. Shower was fun to navigate, really needed a more flexible shower head. Other than that, everything was better than expected. Would definitely recommend it and would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a lot of construction going on and our shower and toilet started spewing water all over the bathroom floor. There were also three giant rats that we saw that kept us from enjoying the backyard. There was no AC, but the fans helped a lot. I ended up using the laundry mat nearby to clean the towels and our clothes after the toilet exploded. Overall there was great seasoning to cook with and we had a great time. I’d ask that there’d be more bathroom towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
We always appreciate comments and are eager to have future guests informed about the property. Fortunately, the above-ground construction is over for the once-in-a-hundred years sewer project the city is finishing. We have no control over *outdoor* rats but fortunately this problem wasn't indoors. Our listing is clear that the cottage does not have air conditioning; no local property does, because everyone prefers the ocean breeze. Open up windows on opposite sides of the house and you'll get year-round ocean-fresh cooling. We provide four each of bathroom towels, hand towels, and washclothes. Quarterly, the Sanitary District "jets" the sewage once briefly to keep it from being backlogged. With the new municipal project finishing, that should be the end of that.

About the host

Hosted by Robert Little

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Robert and Shirley live nearby in Sunset Beach and enjoy hosting people seeking a fun, beach trip. We love the nearby restaurants, bars, and shops. But our main love is the ocean, and the quiet cottage across the street from the beach.

Why they chose this property

This house overlooks Sunset Beach's calm greenbelt, where you sit out and watch the people and dogs pass by.

What makes this property unique

A ground-level outdoor space is perfect for reading, sunning, or grilling. The outdoor shower is lovely after an ocean swim or sunbathing on the sand.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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