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Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage

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In the heart of La Jolla, Bishops Brilliance offers a charming retreat with a newly renovated kitchen and granite counters. Unwind in the cozy living area or step out onto the walk-out patio with great neighborhood views. With air conditioning units in both rooms, you'll stay comfortable year-round.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2162 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage

Bishops Brilliance

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This charming two-story cottage is just a short walk from La Jolla village's iconic shopping and dining. Even though you'll be a short walk to the ocean's edge and only about a 15-minute walk to downtown La Jolla - where you can find some great shopping options and eateries - make sure to bring your car because you'll want to check out all the popular sights of La Jolla and nearby San Diego. A 20-minute drive will take you to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, and Sea World is even closer!

The first floor has a newly renovated kitchen with granite counters and a gas range. The bedroom with a queen-sized bed and updated bathroom are also on the main level. The second story has the living area and the walk-out patio which has great neighborhood views. There are air conditioning units in the living room and bedroom.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
The cottage is in the backyard of a full-time residence .

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,742 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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 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 STR-07882L, 639273

Property is also known as

66821

About the area

Located in La Jolla, this holiday home is in the city centre. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Seaport Village. Belmont Park and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino Di Lilli - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Windansea Beach and La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Walk to La Jolla Village and ocean from this charming cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Lovely Stay

Great hosts and communication
Stayed 36 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renee S.

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

Great La Jolla location for walking

Location was amazing if you like to walk to restaurants, bars and shops. Convenient parking with the unit, safe and quaint.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Case S.

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

Ocean Cottage

The location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Great location

Perfect location for LJ. Close to everything, but quiet location. Cozy and just what we needed/wanted. Will definitely book again! Great access to local areas and the parking spot was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great location with parking

Walk to the beach and all of La Jolla's restaurants. Comfortable bed, nice living area with good TV, and nice shower. Large parking area which easily fit my Suburban.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

5 star thank you !

Great parking spot and balcony . The large room on the second floor was beautiful ! Thanks again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lavonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Short stay

We’d originally planned to stay eight days, but left early due to a family emergency. That being said, we would have left early anyway. Not to be harsh, but the bedroom/ kitchen space were extremely small. My husband is 6’4” and 230 lbs. I’m small, but even so the bedroom was extreme small. We had to keep switching our luggage from unit to car to save space.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Carla K.

Bishops Brilliance

This is a reasonably comfortable place for a short stay in La Jolla. It is in an ideal location - a short distance from the ocean, restaurants, and shops, but on a quiet back-lane. The bed is comfortable, and the upstairs sitting dining area is pleasant. The place is managed by Vacasa, which provided the absolute, absolute bare minimum.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ranae S.

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

Great Little Place

We enjoyed our short stay! The only thing I would change is the rug in the kitchen which is an outdoor rug. We felt safe staying here. The parking spot was great and I appreciated the lock on the fence and front door. We loved how close the grocery store was and the places to eat; we could have walked. I recommend the Taco Stand and Bernini's Bistro so delicious. We would stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer M.

Not the best trip waste of money

There was 3 rotten hard ham burgers in the sofa bed when pulling it out there's no privacy bare windows the shower head was broken water shot out everywhere broke my new phone unit is hot as hell and doesn't come with fans I was told by vacasa first night a ticket will be put in for the shower head and fans and never got anything
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8/10 Good

Hunter H.

Good, Cheap Stay in La Jolla

Relative to the other places in La Jolla, this was a good place to set as a home base for a mid-length vacation. It's very close to the "downtown" area of La Jolla cove, and is a block away from a bus stop that can take you to the UCSD area, and to Downtown San Diego. I had no issues with the management staff itself, and everything went smoothly. But, the place is definitely missing a lot of elements that I think most rentals should have. The oven didn't work when we got there, the bathroom fan didn't function, and there was no central heating (though this is only an issue in the dead of winter in SD). It would have been nice to have a few more utensils like a pizza cutter, and maybe some free coffee in the pantry, and a couple more blankets for the pull-out couch upstairs. But overall, relative to the price of other units in the area, it's a good pick if you'll be out of the house for most of your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sidney M.

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

Nice stay

Quaint, clean, perfect for our small family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Textbook La Jolla

Quiet friendly neighborhood, easy walk to downtown La Jolla.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mikaela z.

Nice quiet get away

It was lovely, in a quiet neighborhood. A bit cold, but nothing a space heater didn’t fix

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Awesome Stay!

Great place! Clean, tidy, nice location, awesome parking space, and deck off the living room. Perfect for a couple (bedroom’s bed is sooo comfy)….and a plus one if you’re close to them/family. It’s a super comfy couch and it’s on a separate level. My only recommendation (as a suitcase traveler) is to have an iron in the unit. There’s an ironing board but no iron😞 That’s all I will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah H.

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

A cute cottage in a Perfect location

Thanks for a great, cozy experience! 5 stars :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Fay cottage

What a chill spot. Perfect for a couple wantin some space (indoor and outdoor) to spend at and jus a few mins from the water. Awesome rooftop patio for those cool nights. Im Definitely going back there to stay. Great location and house. Upstairs you can Netflix and chill. Nothin I didn't love about it.

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Simple. Clean.

Very simple. You need a place to sleep in La Jolla, traveling alone or a couple, this works.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

gautam p.

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

Bang for your buck

Very cozy and conveniently property located in La Jolla Shores.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Celia B.

Fay Cottage

Clean, comfortable cottage in a great location within walking distance of the beach and La Jolla shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mark v.

review

very clean. very comfy bed. No hairdryer. only oil filled radiator on 2nd. floor. no heat in 1st floor bedroom or bath. temps in low 40's. cold....