Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
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Near Windansea Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Dryer
Explore the area
La Jolla, CA
Windansea Beach
Place, Windansea Beach
3 min walk
Marine Street Beach
Place, Marine Street Beach
13 min walk
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
3 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok
*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 top level unit located less than one block to the famous Windansea surf/swim friendly beach & short walk to local dining & markets. Other highlights of this light & bright space include professional coastal design by a local design team, wood flooring, 2 Samsung SMART TVs (with cable), 1 compact garage parking, dog ok (1 large or 2 small) unfortunately no cats, & sleeps 4. *Please note there is no A/C, though floor fans are provided.
INTERIOR Lush landscape & ivy cover this light & bright top level corner unit, located just steps to beautiful white sandy Windansea beach. As you enter the home you'll be greeted by a living room tastefully decorated with blue & gray beach tones, windows galore, wood floors, 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 refrigerator and 4 burner gas stove + oven. The bedroom features a Queen size bed, Samsung SMART TV, & ensuite bath (tub/shower combo).
Other highlights of this light & bright space include professional coastal design by a local design team, wood flooring, 2 Samsung SMART TVs (with cable), 1 compact garage parking, dog ok (1 large or 2 small), & sleeps 4. *Please note there is no A/C, though floor fans are provided.
PARKING 1 Garage parking space *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 Queen (sleeps 2), Samsung SMART TV, & ensuite bath (tub/shower combo) • Living Room | 1 Queen sofa sleeper (sleeps 2) & Samsung SMART TV
OTHER FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS • Professionally designed by local designer Casas by Craft, with coastal touches throughout • 2 Samsung SMART TVs 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) • Wood flooring throughout • Beach chairs & beach towels provided
LOCATION Beautiful Windansea Beach! Our home is located in the laid back beach La Jolla community of Windansea, a great family friendly area with a white sandy swim/surf beach and local eats just a short walk away! Sneak peek:
DINING Some of our favorite nearby eateries include Busy Bee's 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 the famous Windansea beach, which is both swim and surf friendly. Also nearby is La Jolla Cove, with great snorkeling, swimming, and 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 roller 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 (exceptions made for multigenerational families). • Occupancy | Maximum occupancy refers to the number of people allowed in the home at any given time (i.e. includes both overnight guests & non-overnight 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 an approved combination listing. No more than 1 combination listing can be reserved per stay.
STRO LICENSE # STR-08738L TOT # 650321
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
La Jolla
Located in Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seaport Village and Westfield UTC. Birch Aquarium and Belmont Park are not to be missed. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Taco Stand - 19 min walk
El Pescador Fish Market - 19 min walk
La Corriente - 19 min walk
Harry's Coffee Shop - 2 min drive
Rigoberto's Taco Shop - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok on 7 Aug 2026 start from AU$620, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Top Level Unit * Steps to Windansea Beach * Dog Ok located?
Located in Beach Barber Tract, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Windansea Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. La Jolla Tide Pools and Bird Rock are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location was excellent! You could walk to the beach in under 5 minutes. Very clean and cute courtyard with outdoor table we had our meals at. Kitchen was nice so we could cook. Only issue is tried to call a few times with questions that were minor but never got a return call nor did anyone answer, but otherwise really excellent experience!
Eileen S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Hi Eileen! Oh no we're so sorry about that! We're so happy you enjoyed the home and your stay!
Amazing location. So close to the beautiful Windansea Beach. Our favorite. Such a cute modern cottage upstairs. The courtyard is so darling and the bed so comfortable. The place is adorable. The location is so quiet and so close to La Jolla. We loved being able to walk to our favorite beach and we will be back. Thank you
Lovely breezy esthetic. Small, but nicely furnished. Good kitchen equipment. Easy walk to a lovely beach. Eateries within walking distance. Very fun stay.
MICHELLE M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you Michelle! We are so happy to hear that you loved the home! Thank you for the sweet review!
The apartment is very clean and comfortable and in a great location. Very walkable or just a short drive to great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed drinking wine in the courtyard in the early evening.
Really bad communication, they canceled our booking and we found out when we arrived at SD. Just to call but no luck to get hold of anyone. So we need to book somewhere else last minute.
This place was the perfect bungalow. So perfect for us and our dog. Everything.
Chris R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your feedback :)
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Sally C.
11 June 2025
Great location, needs a slight revamp
Location of the shacks were perfect t. However, apartment and facilities are in need of a revamp/updating, such as extractor fan, shared laundry facilities, bedding for sofa bed. In general a nice stay, however be aware you can here others from nearby shacks very easily.
Sally C.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Matt H.
5 May 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
No A/C or heat, when I asked about the A/C, I was told “there are fans in the closet ” The laundry is a community, coin-operated washer and dryer. The “wood” floors are laminate and have cracks. The bed is a queen size and is not comfortable. The garage is tiny and will not provide parking unless you have a smart car or mini cooper. Whoever does marketing for them is a genius in make the place appear much better online. We’ll look elsewhere next time we are in La Jolla. Proximity to the beach was great. Having the beach chairs and towels was nice too.
This a great place for the price! Walking down to watch the surfers every morning was a highlight. Perfect for a couple's getaway. A couple nitpicks: Buy a small bag of cofffee for arriving guests who don't make it to a grocery store when they arrive, and open the.place up the day guests are arriving. It was so hot the first night I barely slept.
Gary S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you for the review Gary! We appreciate the feedback. We hope you had a great vacation!
Location, location, location ! That was the best part. Place very clean and kitchen with good pots and pans for cooking. The downside was bed not comfortable especially the pillows. No AC and fans very loud and no screens on windows. Couch was very comfortable.
Leslie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you Leslie! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home and location!
Cute walk up, as described and pictured. Great neighborhood close to beach and walking distance to town. Nicely furnished, light and airy, clean and comfortable. Only issue if I’m being picky is the windows, which are hard to operate and don’t stay open or closed very well. Despite them, I would definitely rent again.
Rebecca N.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Rebecca! Please stay again anytime!
I don’t think I could have found a better location for my trip to La Jolla. The was very cute and felt very safe. The hosts reached out almost immediately upon check-in to ask if I needed anything and replied quickly to my questions. The bed was comfortable. There were available fans (very important for quality sleep). The kitchen was well-equipped. Most notably, the beach was just steps away and I could access everything I wanted to do just by walking out my front door. I have only positive things to say about this rental.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
So wonderful to hear, Haley. We are so glad you enjoyed our home, and we hope to host you again soon! :)
My family of four, and one golden retriever, really enjoyed our week at this property. Being able to walk to one of La Jolla’s most beautiful beaches was fantastic. The walk was short and easy. The property was very green and well kept. We really appreciated being in the top unit where we could open the windows and get airflow on the warmer days. The fans provided in the unit were a must for hotter days. The coffee maker and blender were great. Lastly, we were concerned that the street parking might not work out every day of our stay, but actually it was never an issue, even on weekends. The garage was too small for our SUV, so we had to use street parking. Overall a great place to stay!
Great location and clean unit, although needs some updating. Biggest issue was the home was completely closed up when we arrived and very hot. There was only one fan for entire unit. The windows are very old and also no screens. Great location to beach and restaurants
Stacy S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Hi Stacy! Oh no! We're sorry about your experience! We'll be sure to take note of your concerns!