May Specials! Historic Cottage with Zen Feel. Full Ocean Views in Village
About this cottage rental
La Reinita translates as 'The Queen'. And a Queen it is. Built on a hill overlooking the pacific it was one of the first homes built in La Jolla by the first village's doctor. But please don't get the idea that it is old, on the contrary, it is very new inside with an up to date kitchen and modern comfy furniture. It is where historic and zen come together. You enter the cottage property through a wrought iron gate past a small office building. An outdoor seating area and a hot tub greet you in the backyard. As you enter the cottage you are greeted by hardwood floors, panoramic ocean views, and a wonderful living room. There is a brand new sofa bed plus two new chairs - 2024 upgrades - in the living room that are directed towards a large mounted TV that sits above an electric fireplace. Two additonal chairs are set up for ocean viewing and reading. To the right, as you enter the cottage, is the kitchen and dining area that seats four. A large window with a kitchen nook is the perfect spot to look out on the lawn with beautiful gardens. The motif is black and white with all up to date appliances and is fully equipped with dishes, pots, pans, and even wine glasses! On the far side of the living room to the right is the master bedroom. Very cozy with a queen size bed, an attic with extra storage, and a full bath room. To the left of the living room is an outside deck with ample seating, patio umbrella, fire pit, and a hot tub. All of which can be enjoyed with a beautiful ocean view. By the door that takes you to the deck is a spiral staircase leading to a second downstairs bedroom with a queen bed and full bathroom. A washer and dryer is just around the corner. The colors are white beige and blue making it very cottage like but with a strong Zen feel of peace and comfort and tranquility. The home can sleep 5 max. including kids. Rental includes 1 free reserved parking spot located in the garage next door, a coveted amenity in this area. Please note that you will need the parking fob to enter and exit the parking garage to avoid being charged. The cottage has a yard. The seating/bbq/hot tub areas are in the back side of the yard, next to the cottage, and are for the use of the cottage guests. Vendors - gardeners, hot tub cleaners- will have access to the yard when necessary. There is also a deck attached to the front commercial building. That deck is for the use of the commercial builiding tenants. To access the deck they need to go through the iron entrance gate and the front side of the yard. For these reasons guests that bring dogs will be asked to keep them on a leash when out in the yard. Once a Reservation is made Guest will receive our standard Rental Agreement, this will need to be reviewed, signed, and sent back to us. The house is pet friendly, please inquire first about bringing your pet.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(94 Reviews)
4.0
Cute cottage hidden in the Village.
PROS - location-View-Yard-Patio-has heat & air-Mirabel was very responsive & helpful l.
CONS - older & dated-Windows, doors & shades don’t function properly- No dishwasher - no vent/fan in kitchen, fire alarm kept going off while cooking-No closet in upstairs bedroom (steep stairs to attic type of storage/closet-Steep/Small spiral staircase going to downstairs bedroom (daughter had a knee injury & was difficult to maneuver).
4.0
This cottage is walking distance to everything in the Village of La Jolla: grocery, restaurants, waterfront. We were there a week. It's rustic but it grew on us due to it's amazing access to all that La Jolla has to offer.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in La Jolla. The cottage is cute, quaint, peaceful and delightfully rustic. Loved the entrance covered in ivy. It seemed like our own little secret cottage. Loved it all! If I wanted to give any small area which could be improved upon, it may be the comfort of the living room furniture, but I dont expect ultra expensive comfy stuff. We coped and the trip was wonderful...thanks so much!
5.0
I really enjoyed staying here, beautiful & quaint cottage and excellent location in La Jolla. Nice ocean view, enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub too.
5.0
We stayed at this property for two weeks with our family of four (2 adults, one 4 year old and one toddler under 2). It was absolutely perfect and blissful. The views from the balcony and within the property are amazing and you can even hear the waves from the balcony. There little garden area was perfect for our littles ones. When you step into the garden from the street, it is instantly tranquil and quiet. This place was truly an oasis!
It was about a 5 minute walk to Shell beach and within walking distance (2-10 minutes) of several restaurants. It is also within walking distance of several other La Jolla beaches besides Shell beach. The location could not have been more perfect for us.
The property itself is well maintained and very quaint and charming. We thought it was absolutely lovely. The kitchen was stocked well enough to prepare some simple meals and there was ample space throughout for our family of four. The beds were comfortable and we felt very much at home during our stay.
When we had questions for the property managers/owners, they were very responsive and kind.
We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely love to stay here again if we visit La Jolla again in the future!
1.0
The home was filthy on arrival. The spa tenants in front allow their dogs to defecate and urinate right where you step into the jacuzzi and their dogs are allowed to roam your yard. They will bark at you as an intruder. Property manager was called and unresponsive to all issues. Owner is obviously relying on five star location so doesn’t think they have to do anything further to maintain this historically recognized property, which looks and feels like a 100 year old property. Outdoor weeds were growing through the windows inside the home. Garden was not maintained. The kitchen was not properly stocked - mismatched dishes and hardly any were intact. Stair railing was sticky and bed sheets stained from previous guest and lack of cleaning. Sand everywhere. We asked for cleaning fee reimbursement and Owner was unresponsive. Will now have to file formal complaint with VRBO and credit card. Home is nowhere near a VRBO standard. We own two VRBO homes and would never let our properties fall this far from grace. Renter beware.
4.0
We enjoyed our stay in this historic old cottage. It was well placed for the centre & for the beach
As it was old, it did feel like it needed a bit of a brighten up with windows & doors looking a bit shabby.
The photos are a bit misleading as the furniture is darker wood in reality .
It was lovely to sit in the sunny window & on the decking in the evening & the hot tub was nice too.
Although we enjoyed our stay I wouldn’t return as it was quite expensive for the facilities & felt like we were in someone’s garden as it was behind businesses with no divide.
I am sure a lot of people will love the quaintness & history but I think we could do better for the price. No real complaints but not quite what we expected
5.0
The property is shabby chic, but in a good way, with an updated kitchen and baths with strong showers and plenty of hot water. It is a short walk to the Childrens Beach as well as many others. Lots of restaurants within easy walking distance too, so we did not need to move our car, which was parked for free in a nearby covered lot (covered by rental). The managers were responsive and helpful when needed.
5.0
Myself, my daughter and our 2 small dogs loved this house! It was very relaxing, had a good vibe and great view. We were lucky to get parking right in front every time. And we would definitely book here again. Thank you!
8.0
This is a cute house in a great location. There are many good restaurants and shopping within walking distance. The outside patio with the fireplace and hot tub was great to have. Unfortunately, the home was not clean in some areas such as the windows (the view could have been so much better if the windows were clean) and the downstairs bedroom floor (extremely dirty). The outdoor lights were not working and the outdoor furniture cushions really need replacing. For the price the house could use a deep clean and repairs as needed.
4.0
This is a cute house in a great location. There are many good restaurants and shopping within walking distance. The outside patio with the fireplace and hot tub was great to have. Unfortunately, the home was not clean in some areas such as the windows (the view could have been so much better if the windows were clean) and the downstairs bedroom floor (extremely dirty). The outdoor lights were not working and the outdoor furniture cushions really need replacing. For the price the house could use a deep clean and repairs as needed.
5.0
We stayed here with my parents and our toddler for a wedding nearby. The property was perfect for our visit- needing to be in town and walkable. It was exceptionally great for our toddler and having the private yard for her to play in and a great playground at the community center which was very close! We enjoyed sitting on the patio, hot tub and being able to easily walk down to Childrens Pool to see the seals an incredible views. The hosts were great in being communicative in ensuring we'd have a pack and play and high chair. Also very nice to have a dedicated parking spot. Highly recommend!
5.0
This cottage was perfect for my husband and I. The location is perfect. The window facing the ocean gave us hours of entertainment. I highly recommend the place!
5.0
This place was so nice and the area is very quiet. If you walk out the front door up the hill, through 2 hidden gates, it opens up to all the local stores and restaurants. Never once heard any traffic.
5.0
Great location, some minor home maintenance items, great cost spot for family
5.0
This property is STUNNING! The views from each room, as well as the patio are just beyond. The location is INCREDIBLE! We were able to walk to amazing restaurants and bars, our entire stay. We even took a short drive to Del Mar! We can’t say enough about this property! Hope to be back!
5.0
We have just completed our third stay here and booked our next years stay before we left
It continues to be a perfect spot for a visit to La Jolla and the Temecula wine area (quick hour drive away)
The checkin process is easy; any questions are quickly answered via email or Vrbo messaging. The property manager (Mirabelle) is always available if there are questions or problems.
Fully equipped house and you could cook if you wanted to but with so many restaurants around we never do. We especially recommend La Dolce Vita in downtown La Jolla. Get the truffle risotto
Really enjoy hanging on the patio with the fire and looking at the ocean. Great walks along the ocean either direction.
As long as we can make it up and down the spiral stairs to the lower bedroom we will be coming every year.
5.0
Enjoyed staying here. Great location
5.0
I hesitate to say how well this place fit into our needs. Want to keep it our own little secret.
5.0
Adorable cottage in perfect location. A tiny bit worn but it's an old vintage cottage, it's to be expected. Would stay here again!!!
5.0
Beach Cottage
Great location for charming cottage one block from the beach. We loved the cottage with all of the amenities and patio with the ocean view and fire pit. Enjoyed being able to walk to great restaurants in the area. The cottage helped make our family vacation very special. Thank you!
5.0
Great Spot for our Son's Wedding
Great location, wonderful view, and amazing VRBO owners made our time memorable for all the right reasons.
5.0
The cottage is charming & very comfortable for the 2-3 people we had most of the time and our small dog (10 lbs). Beautiful view of the ocean & watched sunset from the living room. Beds & baths were comfortable and very nice.
Kitchen works well but more dishes & glassware would be helpful. Also no hot water in the kitchen sink (showers had hot water).
Patio is nice with good furniture but seat pads need to be replaced/updated. We did not use the Hot Tub but the small yard was nice & worked well for our dog to use as needed.
Fabulous location close to coffee shops, many restaurants to choose from (Bubba’s Bar BQ and the new Lobster Roll place were very good!) and easy walk to the beach, park & Seal’s Cove! We’d stay again when opportunity presents itself.
5.0
Great Location in a cozy Cottage
The cottage is charming & very comfortable for the 2-3 people we had most of the time and our small dog (10 lbs). Beautiful view of the ocean & watched sunset from the living room. Beds & baths were comfortable and very nice.
Kitchen works well but more dishes & glassware would be helpful. Also no hot water in the kitchen sink (showers had hot water).
Patio is nice with good furniture but seat pads need to be replaced/updated. We did not use the Hot Tub but the small yard was nice & worked well for our dog to use as needed.
Fabulous location close to coffee shops, many restaurants to choose from (Bubba’s Bar BQ and the new Lobster Roll place were very good!) and easy walk to the beach, park & Seal’s Cove! We’d stay again when opportunity presents itself.
3.0
The location right in the middle of La Jolla is awesome and it's lovely to be able to watch the sunset over the ocean each night. Check in and check out were a breeze. Beds were comfortable.
I will say that the place was in need of some deep cleaning and a few updates. The kitchenware was (very) not clean, we ended up buying disposable stuff. There is no dishwasher. The downstairs bedroom/ bathroom smelled strongly of urine. The outside furniture had lots of bird droppings on it and the inside rugs and furniture were in need of a shampoo. There were actual plant vines growing through the ceiling of the kitchen. I didn't even open the hot tub because my confidence of its cleanliness was so low.
My family has stayed in many vacation rentals and so I know you have to put up with some things not being pristine, but I was a little grossed out. The great location made it (almost) a wash.
3.0
Great location, needs some updates and a deep cleaning.
The location right in the middle of La Jolla is awesome and it's lovely to be able to watch the sunset over the ocean each night. Check in and check out were a breeze. Beds were comfortable.
I will say that the place was in need of some deep cleaning and a few updates. The kitchenware was (very) not clean, we ended up buying disposable stuff. There is no dishwasher. The downstairs bedroom/ bathroom smelled strongly of urine. The outside furniture had lots of bird droppings on it and the inside rugs and furniture were in need of a shampoo. There were actual plant vines growing through the ceiling of the kitchen. I didn't even open the hot tub because my confidence of its cleanliness was so low.
My family has stayed in many vacation rentals and so I know you have to put up with some things not being pristine, but I was a little grossed out. The great location made it (almost) a wash.
5.0
We stayed in this quaint cottage for a three week visit. It's in an excellent location nestled in the midst of the village, amazingly convenient to restaurants, stores and coastal walk. We never tired of the ocean and sunset views from the picture window and the patio. The cottage isn't overly large but had everything we needed for 3 people and the jacuzzi is a real bonus.
5.0
Long stay in La Jolla
We stayed in this quaint cottage for a three week visit. It's in an excellent location nestled in the midst of the village, amazingly convenient to restaurants, stores and coastal walk. We never tired of the ocean and sunset views from the picture window and the patio. The cottage isn't overly large but had everything we needed for 3 people and the jacuzzi is a real bonus.
5.0
This property is in the perfect location in La Jolla. There’s so much to do on and off the property. I wouldn’t hesitate to book this place again.
5.0
I loved our little historic cottage getaway! The location was perfect! We checked in a little later than planned, dropped our adult kids off at the gate and then I grabbed the keys and went with my husband to park. When we got back the kids had already checked the place over and wondered which room they would have. They went into the attic attached to the master bedroom, thinking that's where they would sleep. The attic was a little creepy to see first night in the dark and we had a good laugh about it.
Loved the hot tub and the firetable. We didn't have a warm visit but made use of it anyway. The two chairs with the view were great for coffee in the morning.
I felt safe here. We didn't want to lock the business out so we left the gates unlocked but closed. Most often we would find the gates were open as we left or returned. But still we felt safe.
The kitchen was fine, but a little lacking in staples. We bought our own coffee and since there was no pepper on hand, we used packets from take-out. But there were coffee filters, so that was great!
This is so close to shopping and the beach. It was a perfect location!
We would highly recommend this house.
5.0
Wonderful quaint home
This property is in the perfect location in La Jolla. There’s so much to do on and off the property. I wouldn’t hesitate to book this place again.
5.0
Christmas trip 2021
I loved our little historic cottage getaway! The location was perfect! We checked in a little later than planned, dropped our adult kids off at the gate and then I grabbed the keys and went with my husband to park. When we got back the kids had already checked the place over and wondered which room they would have. They went into the attic attached to the master bedroom, thinking that's where they would sleep. The attic was a little creepy to see first night in the dark and we had a good laugh about it.
Loved the hot tub and the firetable. We didn't have a warm visit but made use of it anyway. The two chairs with the view were great for coffee in the morning.
I felt safe here. We didn't want to lock the business out so we left the gates unlocked but closed. Most often we would find the gates were open as we left or returned. But still we felt safe.
The kitchen was fine, but a little lacking in staples. We bought our own coffee and since there was no pepper on hand, we used packets from take-out. But there were coffee filters, so that was great!
This is so close to shopping and the beach. It was a perfect location!
We would highly recommend this house.
5.0
Love this little house. We enjoyed our view of the ocean and the great location.
5.0
Absolutely loved staying at this cottage. The views and location simply couldn’t have been better! The place was also very clean, well equipped and super cute. I hope to stay again!
5.0
Great house and peaceful place!
Love this little house. We enjoyed our view of the ocean and the great location.
5.0
Everything about the cottage was amazing. Great location, beautiful view, the hot tub, the gas fire pit, etc. we enjoyed every minute and would love to come back in the future!
5.0
Can’t beat the views
Absolutely loved staying at this cottage. The views and location simply couldn’t have been better! The place was also very clean, well equipped and super cute. I hope to stay again!
5.0
We had great time in La Jolla. This cottage has a beautiful view and excellent proximity to restaurants, beaches, and grocery store. My favorite thing was looking out at the ocean every time I came into the living room!
5.0
Beautiful cottage
Everything about the cottage was amazing. Great location, beautiful view, the hot tub, the gas fire pit, etc. we enjoyed every minute and would love to come back in the future!
5.0
Wonderful Stay
We had great time in La Jolla. This cottage has a beautiful view and excellent proximity to restaurants, beaches, and grocery store. My favorite thing was looking out at the ocean every time I came into the living room!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in La Jolla?
The average price for a rental in La Jolla is $515 per night. This rental is $66 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at May Specials! Historic Cottage with Zen Feel. Full Ocean Views in Village. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at May Specials! Historic Cottage with Zen Feel. Full Ocean Views in Village. Enjoy the water!
Is May Specials! Historic Cottage with Zen Feel. Full Ocean Views in Village pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at May Specials! Historic Cottage with Zen Feel. Full Ocean Views in Village?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.