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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Main Beach Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages

Your Own Private Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Garden Compound

This fully restored and renovated cottage is nestled in a private garden compound within a short walk to the village and Main Beach. The cottage has been carefully furnished to meet the needs of discerning traveler's seeking an alternative to hotel lodging.

We have selected very fine art work along with hand crafted furniture to reflect the character and charm of the original art colony of Laguna. The bathroom and kitchen was completely renovated in order to upgrade the facilities and appliances to provide maximum comfort.

Our guests especially enjoy the freedom of walking to virtually all the major attractions in and around Laguna Beach. When they return at the end of the day, they pass through the old wooden gate, walk down the steps into this remarkable garden setting.

We guarantee you will love it here!

Keywords: private cottage, romantic setting

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Deposits are refundable if a cancellation is made before 30 days prior to arrival date. Your refund will be made within 30 days of the cancellation
notice. There will be no refunds issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the arrival date,
or as a result of inclement weather, flight/travel delays or personal emergencies. There is a $25 cancellation fee for all cancellations.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 149062, 9900-0400
Property # 971493vb
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

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mystic Hills, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach. Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heisler Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cliff - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Laguna Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Larsen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪C'est La Vie - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Cottage-Manzanita Cottages located?

Located in Mystic Hills, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding, Main Beach and Main Beach Park. Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Art Festival Grounds are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mayank N.

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

Great property

Close to beach. Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was clean, quiet, and close to the ocean! We also loved the courtyard and the patio in back of the cottage. My only complaint would be not having an oven. Other than that it was great for our week’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallyann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Manzanita Cottages was really nice! Check in was seamless, the landscaping is beautiful, great location. We came for my wife's fortieth.High school reunion and could not have chosen a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

18th birthday celebration

Cute little cottage, great location, nice outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

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

Classic Laguna Beach Cottage

Loved our stay! We are originally from CA but moved away. We still need our beach fix every year and this little cottage was perfect for us. The cottage was well stocked and clean. The outside areas were beautiful and felt like home. Tucked away from the street, it’s nice and quiet. We will definitely return! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Charming place. Just what I expected. Very clean and nicely decorated. There was some difficulty in reaching the manager before arrival. Overall I would recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Geza S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in a great location.

Charming small cottage in a great location. I could walk from the cottage to downtown Laguna Beach in 10 minutes. It did take me a little longer to walk back uphill.Everything in the cottage was in good working order. Parking is a challenge. Definitely would stay again on my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pattie O.

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

Fun time at Laguna Beach

I loved Laguna Beach. It was our first time visiting. We were celebrating my birthday. The cottage was what I was expecting: quiet, cozy, private and closed to the beach, stores and restaurants. I definitely recommend it. 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

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

Fabulous location

The cottage was so sweet. We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and included what we needed for a couple days away. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Fairy Tale Cottage by the Sea

This adorable cottage was everything I wanted and needed in a little home away from home. Such a relaxing little fairy tale secret garden tucked away in the beautiful Laguna surroundings. I loved everything about this place, only wish that I were still there. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was the stairs getting into the property. Other than that I can't wait to come back. I have so many people wanting to know the details about this place too. Thank you for such a beautiful place to stay. It was the perfect place for my beach getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

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

Lovely cottage near town

We always love staying at any of the unique Manzanita Cottages. Neil, who was our contact for our rental, is always so attentive and accommodating every time we rent a cottage. The blue cottage is adorable and very comfortable. Yes, the bathroom is small but when it’s just two of you here for a vacation, it’s workable if you take turns getting ready. The living room, kitchen and bedroom offer plenty of room for two. The kitchen is stocked with basics, coffee, water, some condiments, plates, silverware, etc.... The location is perfect and you are about a 10 minute, if not less, walk to town. If you bring elderly guests or children with you, you might want to drop them off at the back entrance (school district office parking lot) to avoid the steep stairs at the main entrance on Manzanita road. The back entrance also has a code and there are no steps until you get into the garden area, but they are pretty easy to take and they are only a few at a time. The cottage was very clean, as always, and it was so quiet at night and in the early morning. The seating area outside was so peaceful and the gardens are full of pretty flowers. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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4/10 Poor

mary m.

This cottage is in serious need of paint/upkeep. The bathroom and shower are tiny!

The outdoor/covered old stone staircase leading down to the cottages had really slick, difficult to see mud on one side of it due to the recent rains. This was quite a hazard, especially at night with the very dim lighting. Though checkout time was 11:00am and our car was still parked in "the blue cottage" space (visible to the housekeeper), she entered our cottage without even knocking around 10:35am intentionally-- her only excuse was that our door was unlocked. It was just rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

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