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Beachcombers Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Enclosed Patio, 1 Block to Beach

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On the beach
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Jolla, CA
  • Windansea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

La Jolla

With a stay at this apartment in La Jolla (Beach Barber Tract), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes from Mission Bay. .This apartment is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Mission Beach and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from University of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bird Rock - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 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) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bernini's Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachcombers Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Enclosed Patio, 1 Block to Beach

Live like a local in a beautiful and charming newly remodeled Studio. Just a 3 minutes walk to the sand at gorgeous family friendly Wind n Sea beach. Private yet close to all amenities.

1 bedroom (separate from living room), 1 bathroom and a full kitchen. Room for 1-2 adults to sleep comfortably. Queen size bed with memory foam mattress in the bedroom. The studio also has a comfortable full sized sofa bed in the living room. The studio is cozy but feels very spacious! Beach Comber's Hideaway is a very special place to stay.

Large private patio with shade sails for dining, relaxing and entertaining. BBQ, outdoor dining, cooks kitchen with full sized stove for gourmet meals, washer and dryer. Dog Friendly.

Truly beautiful and special, Beach Comber's Hideaway is a lovely and charming beach studio that you'll love calling home!


Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sharon Simmonds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are very welcome!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: One child - minimum 15 years of age no exceptions

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
Onsite 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
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 645000, STR-03223L

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beachcombers Hideaway Dog Friendly Enclosed Patio 1 Block Beach
Beachcombers Hideaway Dog Friendly Enclosed Patio 1 Block Beach

Beachcombers Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Enclosed Patio, 1 Block to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kourtni C.

OK for first time in San Diego

First time in San Diego, stayed here for 7 nights.Location is phenomenal. So close to the beach and I visited the ocean everyday.Pictures are not up to date - the space is more worn down than the pictures. There was a big roach in the bathroom my first night, some of the dishes weren’t clean, dirty dish sponge, and the space clearly could use a more thorough clean. This it put me off from the space a bit. I told the host and she was able to put up roach traps and put a new dishwasher sponge. I later ended up killing the roach. The space is small but has a good layout. Pillows for the bed sucked. Overall, not worth the money & would not recommend for extended stays unless the space is refurbished a bit. But it was decent for a first timer who didn’t know better.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

allan h., Vancouver BC Canada

Wind and Sea

Small but ok for a week! Entrance not very nice as you go past several garbage cans. Some things that should be addressed are as follows. Both chairs on the patio have broken seats! Beach chairs are rusty and very dirty. Front of the sink in the kitchen is peeling and needs repair. It could be a nice spot as the location is great. Just needs some attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could use a little work

First of all, let me say the location is great. That's the positive. But otherwise, I wasn't impressed. The photos of this place were clearly taken years ago when it was newly renovated. The place has since gone downhill without proper maintenance, and it shows everywhere. It's a place that was once cute but no longer is. Light fixtures with missing/broken bulbs (which made the place dark), dirty dishes in the cabinets (we had to wash every single thing we used prior to using it), water damage in the kitchen, heavily mildewed and faded sunshades outdoors, overgrown and unkempt patio with burnt out light bulbs strung about, a grill literally rusted through with holes, etc. With a 1000 investment and a day or two of work, this place could be spruced up and made to look quite cute again. But it seems the owners are content to just take the rental income and let the place kind of fall apart. My wife and I were kind of disappointed we didn't just get a room at chain hotel a half block away.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin S.

Damaged and some bugs

I have stayed with Sharon in the past but at a different property…This particular property was run down and damaged. I was disappointed with this property. It needs some work. Upon arrival, there were bugs on the bed, not bed bugs… but other bugs and bugs in other areas within the place. Nice patio space for relaxing. The kitchen had some damage and had an odd smell. Decent location but run down and the wiring for the patio lights were cut and damaged.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

We enjoyed our visit to beachcomber hideaway. Convenient location with parking on the street. The unit is clean and well maintained. The beach is a short walk but we found having a car is best for all the sights and activities that are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th anniversity

Didn't tell us about roof construction until 2 days before our stay. Stepped on roofing nail as we started our visit, luckly for owner, 1" nail went into heel instead of anyother place on my foot. I would have sued!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moving Daughter to UCSD

Perfect place to be for moving my freshman to UCSD. So convenient to everything. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle J.

Repeat visitor

This was our third stay. Here are the pros. Location & Price. You can’t beat it! However, it is warm without AC. Warm weather attracts flies and the unit is next to the garbage bins. The bed is just too low for me. Now if you can get past these cons this will be the place for you. We have done it three summers in a row and really enjoyed it. We stayed the longest this trip. 10 days!!! Now 10 days in 250 sf is not for everyone. But the beach is right down the street so that makes everything else better. We would return again. Love it if it would be able to be rented for a long weekend verses the 7 day minimum.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a couple with a small dog

We enjoyed our stay at Beachcomber. The apartment is small, but it had everything we needed to have a comfortable week long stay. The kitchen is great with a full size range and all the equipment we needed. The living room has a small sectional that opened to a queen bed size so we could comfortably relax while watching YouTube TV. It was nice that the apartment had a smart tv and some streaming services to use. The bedroom was small and tight, but the mattress was conformable and bedding was good quality. It is noteworthy to mention the bed is very low. The private patio was a good size and quite lovely with the privacy trees and rustic brick pavers. We had our dog with us, so the patio was a godsend to allow him freedom to roam and get fresh air. There are also patio furnishings for dining and lounging. The weather was cool and breezy so with the windows opened, we had wonderful airflow and coolness. Parking was surprisingly easy and accessible within just a couple of driveways away. The check in process was easy and locking up was worry free. The Windansea Beach was 2 blocks away. The area was not too busy during the week and on weekends it was slightly busy. We enjoyed this beach much more than at some of the larger san diego beaches. There was plenty of restaurants and grocery shops within walking distance. Larger chain stores were just a few minutes drive away as well. This was our first time to the La Jolla area and we loved it. We hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bunny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient & clean location

perfect for us: clean, easy parking, close to what we wanted
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O., Lebanon, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

La Jolla Fall Trip

Great location with close proximity to the beach. Very easy check in/out process. Great value, ideal for one couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Mason USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Our week in La Jolla

La Jolla is beautiful. Sea Lions and the cove were a delight. Location on Gravilla is close to the waves and a nice walk to endless entertainment options.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brett s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet spot

We enjoyed being able to walk to the beach multiple times each day, and having stores and restaurants close was a plus. Comfortable, well equipped and clean. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Experience

The suite is at a fantastic location. 1 block from the beach. You can walk to shops, restaurants and grocery stores within 20 -30 min. The suite is in a great neighborhood and felt very safe when out walking. We used Uber to get around. The suite is a bit old with an updated bathroom but overall a great place and i would definitely come back again. Pictures are accurate. Owners replied quickly with any questions. Thankyou for the great time we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ariana G.

It was… okay.

I debated on if I was going to leave a review.VRBO prompted so I figured I might as well. Likes and dislikes: -This place is super cute and it definitely didn’t feel small. It was small but the layout maximized the space. -There is an odd smell, we bought air fresheners to help with this. -There is a washer and dryer, but you have to be flexible with the times you need to wash and hit try to beat others. -There were bugs. I hate bugs. I had to sleep on the front room(read other points below for details) and after seeing the bugs, I couldn’t sleep as I was scared they’d crawl on me in my sleep. -there is a door in the bedroom. When I asked about it I was told it was “sealed” and backs up to a laundry room. This was completely FALSE. There was a bit of dirt on the floor near the door so my daughter inspected. It lead to someone else’s back patio. I ended up just sleeping in the front room the remainder of my stay. When my 16 year had to stay with me, we both just slept on the pullout in the living area. I have pictures of the “alarm” system I set up in case anyone tried to enter. Needless to say I did not get much sleep during my stay and won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle J.

Beat the heat retreat!

Another lovely week at the beach and second time staying here. What can I say except how much I love coming to La Jolla and this little beach pad. Thank you. This VRBO has everything, albeit small—it’s filled with all the amenities one needs for a getaway. My only constructive critique is a year later the wear of the kitchen is beginning to tell the tale of all who have been there. I guess the positive is it’s a popular little place —getting lots of use. Perhaps in between all the guest stays the owner will be able to get the repairs complete. I can see it’s booked up until October. Amazing and good for them and all who get to stay here. Despite the little maintenance tasks—It truly is a great little find. We absolutely loved our time staying here, cooking and dining alfresco. The patio is one of our favorite aspects. Thank you for the memories and we will be back again next summer. We wish all who stay here a lovely stay and hope you relax and appreciate this rare find as much as we do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachcombers Hideaway

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bella T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really great location!

Loved that we were a little away from the hassle and bustle, yet very walkable to restaurants, shops, and the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark c f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Nice clean property close to several good restaurants, nice neighborhood to walk around, close to beach where many neighbors gather at sunset, would definitely return, agree that La Jolla is definitely a jewel!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

robert l.

Liked: Cleanliness

November

Great location, two blocks to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Great walking. Immediate bus access. Well-appointed kitchen. Great for one or two guests.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Rachel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, below average unit

The location is great, the unit is not. The most accurate description is: Bare minimum. If you're staying for a weekend, it'll do the trick. For such a high price and low quality though, we would not recommend it to anyone staying longer unless significant changes are made. The unit is connected to the building's garbage room, which means the patio and unit gets lots of bugs. We stepped barefoot on 2 cockroaches in the middle of the night throughout our stay. The mesh screen door works ok. It had holes in it so flies regularly got in, even after the host came by to sew them by hand. The bedroom gets no airflow so it's much hotter inside than outside. Any warm day makes the room unusable even after the host provided an extra fan. That meant we slept on the pull out couch. The host explained that the couch is covered in stains because many guest's wet dogs lay on it. The host later offered to put a couch cover. The kitchen faucet and shower head were crusted with enough green limescale buildup that the latter had to be replaced by the host. Ultimately, the host is responsive but falls short of truly fixing things. The unit is mostly held together by bandaids. Your best bet is a different location for longer stays.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a small property and not very comfortable

My husband has a bad back so the couch and bed were not very comfortable for him
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Out of office reply; The beach is calling and I must go!

La jolla is the perfect getaway! We loved our stay. Tip: pack lightly. While, there is minimum storage there is also an onsite laundry adjacent to the unit. Therefore, you can wash a few things rather then bringing bulky suitcases. The small closet can only store two suitcases. We loved the outside patio. Spent time lounging outside and ate our dinner out there too! We brought our bikes with tons of room and stored them there too. We like to explore a lot so the place was fine (being very small) we spent more time at the beach and sightseeing then inside anyway. Best of all it was close proximity to everything! We went sightseeing most everyday. Either by foot, bike, or trolley. When we did drive we found parking when we returned with no problem. The condo was close to: Torrey pines golf course, pacific beach, Kate sessions park, Sail bay, balboa park, zoo, down town…we were 15 minutes to everything! Tip: balboa station is a 10 min commute. Park your car there and take the trolley (light rail) to little Italy or downtown. Parking in SD is expensive and hard to come by. We stayed 7 days and probably should have stayed longer. There is so much to see and do, we just didn’t see it all. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022