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Property grounds
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Main Beach Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Place, Heisler Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage

Molly’s Beach Cottage was built in the 1930’s for silent actress Molly Malone. She was featured in more than 80 silent films. The cottage is cozy yet roomy, sleeps up to 5 people comfortably and offers a luxurious and comfortable interior.

Entering through the Dutch door, one is surprised to discover the generous entry area with slate floors and large living room with hardwood floors, fireplace and cathedral ceiling. The kitchen is another spacious surprise. Love to cook? You’re in the right place. enjoy the gourmet kitchen with new appliances including two ovens. Dine at the large French antique barn table the open dining room. Two lovely bedrooms with queen size beds, an office, two baths & laundry room will enhance your comfort. Great yard with tropical foliage and wonderful outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
We do not provide cribs
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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
Please note, this is not a party house. Guests must sign a rental agreement.
This is not a party house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 362999
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

Laguna Beach

Located in North Laguna, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park, while Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are popular area attractions. Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Heisler Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shaws Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 25 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hennessey's Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chelas Mexican Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Molly's Beach Cottage- Perfect Getaway, Upgraded Beach Cottage located?

Located in North Laguna, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Heisler Park, Shaws Cove Beach and Main Beach. Main Beach Park and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 20 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

J Davis I.

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

restful

excellent location, just right size
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Excellent location! Two blocks from beautiful park and beach. Cottage very tastefully done.

Stunning and tastefully decorated two bedroom, two bath. Furnishings and accommodations superior! Well stocked and well equipped. Very much surpassed our expectations. Owner very friendly and helpful (Lydia). Excellent location in north village two blocks from beach. Easy walk to most other things.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Perfect in every way!!

This is an absolute high-end gem place to stay. It's in walking distance to the beach, downtown, and only about 100 yards from a great grocery store and coffee place. It was incredibly comfortable in every way. The decor, artwork, furniture was all so beautiful and comfortable. Both bedrooms were also cozy and the bathrooms were perfect. The gourmet kitchen was a fun place to cook and the back yard bbq was really great! I can't say enough about how awesome this place is!!
Stayed 35 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

Excellent stay in Laguna Beach

We very much enjoyed our stay in Laguna Beach and the house was so lovely. The house was immaculate and was fully stocked to meet all of our needs. The front and backyard had lush, well manicured plantation and we were able to sit outside an enjoy our AM coffee. The house was walking distance to everything we chose to do: Heisler and Main Beach, Village area, Art shows/Pageant of Masters. Our children loved the house and especially the private outdoor shower (very spa like) which was perfect after spending a day at the beach. I truly hope to have the opportunity to stay at this property again in the very near future! Thanks for allowing us to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Anita, Dennis, Gabriella and Rylan, It was such a pleasure meeting all of you. You were all so delightful! Glad you enjoyed the cottage and everything Laguna Beach has to offer. You are all welcome to stay at the cottage anytime. Thank you for taking care of everything as if it was your own home. Fondly, Lydia and David Bell
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Missing Laguna Beach!

Dear Lydia and David, We LOVE your cottage! It was a perfect week in Laguna...We wish it was longer You are such very gracious hosts, to rent out such a beautiful home. Everything about this place is awesome, the finishes are lovely, the beds are great, and the linens...So lovely to wake up in this house and start your day with a coffee in the great kitchen. Also the outside shower...great for a summer cottage so refreshing and lovely to shower outside after a day at the beach! My 4yr old loved being outside in the back garden, and it was so safe for little ones. The location is great. It's a quiet and friendly neighborhood that is a short walk to the beach and about a 10 minute walk to downtown..everything is within walking distance. It was an extremely relaxing and easy vacation experience and we would definitely stay here again...We really enjoyed our vacation in your lovely home! Hope to see you next year! thanks Lauren and Kurt
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Lauren, Kurt, & Max, We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation, and the cottage. It certainly makes us feel good that you left with the feeling of wanting to return. You are welcome anytime. Max is so cute, and such a well behaved little 4 year old. It shows what great parents he has. Our very best to all of you. Thank you, Lydia, David and Julianne
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac A.

Outstanding Vacation

My wife, best friend, and his wife (ages 23-28) stayed here for a week in April '11. What a wonderful experience. The owners and their family are extremely friendly and very gracious to rent out such a beautiful home. Everything about this place is spectacular and it tops staying in any hotel. The rooms and beds, kitchen, living room, and the furniture are terrific. It was great to be able to cook a few meals in the new kitchen, catch up on sleep in the comfortable beds, and lounge in the sun-lit living room. The location is great. It's a quiet and friendly neighborhood that is a short walk to the beach and about a 10 minute walk to downtown. We enjoyed body surfing, mountain biking, hiking, and checking out nearby beaches as well. Laguna and Orange County are great places to visit, and this cottage was a treasure to stay in during our vacation. It was an extremely relaxing and refreshing experience and I would definitely stay here again. I look forward to the next trip to Southern California. Tip: If you fly into Orange County, you can take a bus to the location and avoid renting a car.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Steven, Sam, Isaac, & Jo Marie, Thank you for the wonderful review. Not only does it make us feel good, but it gives us a great deal of pleasure knowing that all of you enjoyed your stay. We invested lots of extra effort to make the little house comfy and pleasant, and your enjoyment made it worthwhile. Warm regards, David and Lydia
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10/10 Excellent

Kiersten C.

A very happy holiday in Laguna Beach!

My family and I spent our first Christmas away from our home this year, but we felt right at home in this house! It is gorgeous in every way, from the outside to the inside. The front has so much curb appeal that each morning when I would sit outside drinking my tea (made with water boiled in their really cool teapot!)someone would inevitably walk by and tell me how much they loved "my house" (oh, I wish!). The outdoor shower was a highlight for our kids as well. The inside decor is more stylish than a 5 star hotel! It is very clean and comfortable, which made it all too tempting to spend hours just relaxing in the house--until our kids needed more beach time, to which it was just a very short walk. We never worried about overcrowded parking because of those darn tourist :) because we could just stroll downtown within 5 minutes. This is the place I wish I could retire to after my kids are off to college and we look forward to going back in the future! I would definitely recommend it to a friend....but I also want to keep this little treasure to myself! Thank you so much. Lydia, to you and your family for your heartfelt hospitality and graciousness in opening your lovely home to us!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Kiersten, Maurice, and Family, Thank you so much for the kind words. Lydia and I are always pleased to hear that our guests appreciate and enjoy our little cottage. You know, I have been designing places and corporate/private jet interiors for nearly forty years. While this has generally been a most rewarding and exciting career, being the designer and the client is a treat for me. I see the cottage, for example, as a canvas that I can apply whatever stroke or color that surfaces in my mind. Hopefully, the final picture is something that not only we enjoy, but nice folks like yourselves can also find aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. We do hope that you return, and if you want to sit on the steps and tell passersby that this is your place, be my guest. Best wishes, David
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

This is a picture perfect two bedroom cottage.

It’s two blocks to the beach and an easy walk downtown to shopping and restaurants. The owner was extremely helpful and answered any questions we had. We stay the month of March and street parking was never a problem. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Len and Toni W.

The Secret Cottage

Nestled among soaring banana plants, succulents, daisies and lilies is a- one -of a kind cottage which successfully captures the ambience of Laguna Beach as we once knew it. A former summer home of a twenties movie celebrity the house has been completely restored with comfortable furniture, an updated gourmet kitchen with a family style built-in dining room decorated with beautiful Indonesian antiquities. Art work is found throughout the living areas which include a large living room complete with cable television, two generous sized bedrooms with comfy beds and courtesy robes for after=hour leisure, a private office complete with, sofa, desk, chair, and wi=fi access, two inviting bathrooms one with shower and the other with tub. The front "dutch door" opens to a repurposed sun room, now an attractive reading room, where my husband and I enjoyed novels and magazines as we sank into the two chairs following one of our many walks down to the beach. In the evening we took our cold drinks out to the very private patio just outside the dining room's french doors. Once again we felt miles away from the challenges of daily life, enjoying the garden foliage. It was difficult to say goodbye to this exceptional retreat, so we decided to come back for another visit this Fall.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Toni and Len, Both of you were delightful guests. We enjoyed so much hearing about your past experiences living in Laguna Beach. Can't wait for your return to hear more wonderful stories....So happy you found a second home and so happy for us to have found long lasting friends. Happy to have shared our cottage with you both. Our best, Lydia and David
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10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Perfect Holiday Getaway

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week in this beautiful Laguna Beach Bungalow. We rented it to have cook a Thanksgiving dinner for your college son and his friends. We had a blast cooking in the kitchen, enjoying the outdoor living space and walking the beach. It was perfectly appointed and we couldn't have wanted for anything. Fantastic location to the beach, restaurants and art galleries. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

perfect

The pictures do not do this cottage justice. It is beautiful and immaculate! My sisters and I were there for a sisters weekend getaway. When Lydia showed us around the house we said we could stay in the house all weekend and never leave because it was so great! The location is great being about a 10 minute walk to the village which has numerous restaurants and shopping. It's also about 2 blocks from the beach. Even after our trip we are still texting each other about how perfect the house was and how much we miss it. David and Lydia were very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart G.

Delightful, quiet cottage in Laguna Beach

Dear Lydia and David Thank you very much. We have just returned from a wonderful week in your lovely cottage and enjoyed it very much The cottage lived up to the photos and descriptions on the internet. It is a beautifully and sensitively designed home. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, the kitchen is immaculately clean and contains every appliance and cooking utensil one could wish for. The beach chairs, towels and boogie boards were an unexpected and most welcome bonus. The complementary wi-fi was a boon. The nearby supermarket in Boat Canyon is walkable and most convenient. The owners recommendation of Fusion Sushi was well considered and led to a memorable meal. We met the owners on arrival which led to a smooth and personable handover. We do plan to return, (assuming you will have us!) Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage with us, I can only highly recommend it. With all good wishes to you both.
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10/10 Excellent

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Honeymoon

Excellent experience in Laguna Beach. The interior design is top notch and the property is in great shape. We enjoyed easy walks to the beach and the town center. Parking was always available on the street in front of the cottage, and a grocery store was only a block away. The couple renting to us was helpful, available via phone during our stay, and offered great local restaurant recommendations. I highly recommend this property.
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10/10 Excellent

I Dream of Laguna Beach

My family of four stayed here for a dreamy week. The place is very close to a nice area of the beach and pleasantly distant from the L.G. shops etc., though that's within a little walk when you want it. Otherwise we had easy parking and were a skip from any amenity we needed: grocery, pizza, post office, cafe. The cottage itself was immaculate, manicured, and well appointed. The kitchen especially was a joy to use, as were the outdoor showers! I would't change a thing. Perfect for double couples and parents with older children (the owner doesn't seem accustomed to small children).
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was great meeting you, and your family. The children were a delight to have (well behaved children are always welcome, and yours certainly were well behaved). Glad you enjoyed your stay. Sincerely, Lydia and David
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10/10 Excellent

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Vacationers who used to live in the area.

This cottage in a quiet, convenient neighborhood of Laguna Beach, is an extraordinary home that has been decorated with impeccable taste. We were charmed from the moment we arrived. We had a wonderful visit and will be regulars returning every summer.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are so delighted you enjoyed your stay in our cottage, and thank you so much for your kind complements. We look forward to seeing both of you next summer. Best regards to both, Lydia and David
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10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

A Gem in Northern Laguna

We stayed for Feb. and March 2012 and could not have been more pleased with our accomodations. The owners met us upon arrival and departure dates and we gladly signed up for 2 months in 2013. Numerous family members and guests remarked how well decorated and furnished the house was. The owners went out of there way to contact us during our stay to insure everything in the home was as represented. We are looking forward to our next stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Bill and Ann, We have been so fortunate to have had great guests such as you. It pleases us that you and your friends enjoyed the cottage so much. And wow! Was it clean and impeccable when we came to check you out! We look forward to your return. Best, David and Lydia
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10/10 Excellent

Julio T.

Stayed here for Anaheim conference

My wife, a colleague and I stayed in this cottage for a conference we attended in Anaheim. Anaheim was a short drive. We were very happy with our choice. After a day in a Disney hotel it was refreshing to get out and head to Laguna. The cottage is airy, open and inviting. We found everything we needed. We would go for walks around the beach, made meals, ate out, and everything was within walking distance. The owners were very helpful and personable. We had no trouble finding parking. Renting here was a very good experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Julio, Catherine, and Mary Beth, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Laguna Beach, we are just sorry that we did not get to personally meet all three of you. Maybe next visit? We truly appreciate your kind review. Meanwhile, we wish all of you and your families a wonderful Holiday Season. David and Lydia
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

A little piece of Heaven in Laguna Beach.

Dear Lydia and David Thank you. We have just returned from a wonderful week in your lovely cottage and honestly enjoyed every minute of it. Internet rental is potentially a very risky business but the cottage lived up to the photos and descriptions in every way, in fact surpassed them. It is a beautifully and sensitively designed home, terribly well considered, offering every comfort. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, the kitchen is immaculately clean and contains every appliance and cooking utensil one could wish for; to be honest we were very reluctant to leave. It felt like home. It took us about seven minutes to walk to central Laguna with its great selection of restaurants, about five minutes to the beach and lovely Heisler Park (where we watched the sun set most evenings) and just a couple of minutes from an excellent food market that also has a Starbucks. Everything about this cottage is perfect – it’s a little piece of Heaven! Lydia you were a delight to deal with, everything ran smoothly, without a hitch. Thank you for your kindness. We will most definitely return, (if you’ll have us!) but skip NYC this time and elect to stay in Laguna for two or even three weeks. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful place with us, I could not recommend it more highly. With all good wishes to you both. Debbie, Chris and Georgia O’Connor Kingston upon Thames, England.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Debbie, Chris, and Georgia, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in the cottage. You all were such a delight to have, and of course you are always welcome to come back whenever you would like. Fondly, Lydia, and David
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10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn B.

Perfect Laguna Getaway

David and Lydia, Our many thanks for sharing your beautful cottage. Everything about it was perfect and the nearby beach was lovely. We liked having a market so close by and enjoyed some wonderful meals cooked in your gourmet kitchen. David, thank you for greeting us and taking the time to show us around. You have a little piece of Southern California paradise and we were so glad to be able to experience it. Our very best to you, Scott and MaryAnn Ballard
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Scott and MaryAnn, Thank you for your kind words of appreciation. This is what we like to hear from our guests. Glad I had the opportunity to meet you both, and happy that everything worked out so well. Hope your trip home was not the hassle you had coming to Laguna! Best, David
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10/10 Excellent

Charmed!

We stayed with my parents at this wonderful house and really didn't want to leave at the end of our week. The house is larger once you step through the front door than you would expect and beautifully furnished. The location is fantastic, a short walk through Heisler park to downtown and close to art galleries and the Pavilions market. Lydia was extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome. We couldn't have asked for a better experience with our booking.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Suzanne, Ralph, Richard and Molly, It was a pleasure meeting all of you, and having you stay at our cottage. Part of our pleasure is having our guests enjoy their stay and leaving with good feelings and good memories. Best to all of you. Lydia and David
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Getaway

My husband, teenage daughter + friend and myself just had the pleasure of staying at this beautifully warm and inviting cottage with all the creature comforts. It was pure "eye candy". The location was a short few minutes walk to the Beach as well as downtown Laguna. It is tucked into a nice neighborhood with a feeling of privacy. No detail is left undone. We all enjoyed every minute of our stay and highly recommend it.

About the host

Hosted by David and Lydia Bell

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Why they chose this property

Arrive and park the car and enjoy walking to the beach and town. A quaint beach town that has so many cultural things to offer. Winter playhouse, live productions, the summer time famous Pageant of the Masters and Art Festival. no car needed, take the local bus free in the summers up and down the coast.

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English, Spanish

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