Private Home + Yard about 15 houses from the beach!

In the 1940's/1950's Gregory Peck made Villa Tranquila his home and Rita Hayworth kept Villa Serena as her San Diego residence. These actors performed frequently at the La Jolla Playhouse. Some say Mr Peck's presence left this darling home charmed. We agree. It has a peaceful, welcoming vibe and seems to bring good luck to those who embrace it's energy.

All bookings support the pets of Luckydog Sanctuary.

Thank You For Booking with us!

This 1920's crafstman-style home with small yard is a true gem. As a vintage home in a relatively quiet neighborhood, it's perfect for guests wanting more tranquility than the partying areas of SD.

Enjoy indoor or outdoor dining. The vintage kitchen has what you need to prepare meals from scratch including a spice rack and condiments. The outdoor and indoor tables each seat four.

The cozy living room has a soft, down-stuffed sofa that can seat 2 adults and 2 kids. This cozy little room is most comfortable when the sofa bed is in couch position, however, if you need a 3rd bed, the sofa opens up.

The powerful, gas wall heater in the dining room heats the whole home.

Our 2-bedroom/ 1 bath offers the following:

Main bedroom with queen bed, drawers, closet, a window, access to the bathroom (Tranquila has a second entrance to bathroom via kitchen). It has an air conditioner for Summer. Other times of year, the home stays quite comfortable with natural ventilation.

The guest room offers a tall, full-size platform bed with a lot of space for luggage beneath it. It's small with no closet but has some clothing storage. It has a large window to let in natural light and beachy air. It comes with a fan for cooling.

Security screen doors at front and back of house allow ocean breeze to naturally refresh the home while you're in it or away.

Enjoy outdoor dining with a private outdoor space and a table that seats 4.

IMPORTANT:
Book our larger cottage with 2 bathrooms or two adjacent cottages for you larger family or group. Please send us an inquiry if you would like links to the other cottagse. Once you have an idea of your needs, we'll be happy to answer any questions.

Aloha! Thanks for choosing our vintage villas by Windansea Beach in lovely La Jolla!

We offer our rentals only to clean and peaceful guests who agree to our house rules.

Well-trained, easy-going dogs are welcome. If you have another type of pet, please get approval.
Pet rent is $20/night/pet for most pets, with a minimum of $50 per stay for shedding dogs
We cannot accept animals with a history of aggression or the following: wild canines, Akitas, Cane Corsos, Chow Chows, Dogo Argentinos, Pit Bulls (includes all bully types informally labeled as a type of "Pit Bull"), Presa Canario, Rottweilers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or mixes/hybrids containing these. We have owned and loved some of the breeds on this list, so it isn't personal- we want to keep our insurance coverage.

We're Health-conscious & Nature-friendly!
Other hosts use pest-control products that harm pets and wildlife. In order to protect our guests , we focus on cleanliness rather than dousing homes in chemicals that harm pets and children. We implement safer pest control methods which can take longer to work. By booking, you acknowledge that occasional visits from tiny locals and evidence of 4-legged guests is part of the experience and not grounds for complaints/refunds.

Big group? Book up to four of our adjacent cottages for up to 21 guests!

Provided beach gear include chairs, towels, and boogie board(s). If desired, snorkel gear may be be rented at nearby shops.

To start your stay, you'll receive a free 2-day supply of essentials like soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.


Safety first! All renters are subject to screening & must provide a selfie with their driver's license to the host or host-specified screening platform prior to check in.

Please do not use instant book for stays of 4 weeks or more- tenant screening, landlord-approval, and lease signing are required.

Minimum age to book any reservation is 25 and the booker must be present. Guests under age 21 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Exceptions may be made on a case-by case basis if the age of guests is disclosed before booking and proper screening can be done. Please don't even think about renting our properties if you plan to sneak in additional guests or pets or plan to have a party.

please no running indoors or on the property and please no pounding on the floors

Occasionally, same-day bookings may require later check-in for last-minute cleaning/fixes (rates are discounted in advance in such cases).

Save! "percent off" promos are an approximate discount off the avg nightly rate. Pricing and availability subject to change.

A/C is available when the average daily temperature exceeds 75 degrees. For Villa Tranquila, AC is limited to main bedroom at this time. For Summer 2026, we plan to add another window AC unit, but we aren't sure if the electrical in this historical home can support the use of both. Fans are provided.