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Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat

Family-friendly cottage in San Diego with a water park

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Consider a stay at Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat and take advantage of a water park, a firepit and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat

Welcome to Ocean Beach: Where San Diego’s Sunsets and Charm Meet

Escape to The Garden Cottage, a bright and breezy beach bungalow that exudes the spirit of summer year-round. Just a short stroll from the beaches, local shops, restaurants, and the vibrant Wednesday farmer’s market, this retreat is your ideal home away from home. Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway, a fun-filled vacation, or an extended stay in the lively city of San Diego, The Garden Cottage offers comfort and convenience in every detail.

Lovingly designed with a tasteful coastal touch, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom gem comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests. From abundant natural light to thoughtful space planning, The Garden Cottage blends classic charm with modern comforts.

Inside the Cottage:

• Open Living Room: Enjoy a 43” smart TV, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and Netflix for your entertainment needs.
• Comfortable Bedrooms: Plush, cozy linens ensure restful nights.
• Fully-Stocked Kitchen: Stainless-steel appliances and dining for 4 make family meals easy and enjoyable.

Outdoor Retreats:

• Private, Gated Courtyard: Relax in the hammock or lounge on comfortable chairs in your secluded outdoor haven.
• Charming Front Porch: Perfect for dining al fresco, with garden and sunset views to enhance your experience.

Additional Amenities:

• Laundry room with stacked washer & dryer.
• Highchair and Pack ’n Play available upon request.
• Well-appointed bathroom with a combination bathtub/shower, plush towels, and hairdryer.
• Beach essentials: Chairs, umbrellas, towels, and boogie boards for guest use.
• Convenient on-street parking.

A Place You’ll Want to Return To

The Garden Cottage is a non-smoking, pet-free property available for nightly, weekly, or monthly rentals. As a family-owned and lovingly maintained home, it offers a personal touch that brings guests back year after year. With attentive, local management, you can count on a seamless and welcoming stay.

Your Ocean Beach Escape Awaits

Whether you’re soaking up the sunsets, exploring San Diego’s energy, or simply relaxing in the courtyard hammock, The Garden Cottage is your perfect retreat.

Welcome, and enjoy every moment!


San Diego City Permit #633322
San Diego STRO License STR-04572L

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Violations may result in $500+ cleaning fee.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check-out time is scheduled for 10:00 AM. Housekeeping typically arrives promptly at 10:00 - 10:15 AM. Please: * Load any soiled dishes (and dish cleanser) into dishwasher and start on quick cycle.
* Remove all personal food items from refrigerator and cabinets. * Take out all trash and recyclables to the designated outdoor containers (right of rear alleyway gate). * Turn off all lights/heaters.
* Remember to log off of any personal streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, etc.) from home smart TV * Let me know if there were any issues during your stay - or if any items require my attention.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Outdoor Quiet Hours are 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM. Outdoor conversations and fire-side chats after 10:00 PM are to be avoided (and/or moved indoors).
Outdoor Music of any kind (and at any time) is forbidden. Indoor Music may not be disruptive or audible from the property line.
For safety, security and insurance, the Primary Guest may be ask to provide a copy of a government issued identification (I.D.) prior to check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: For guest/family who suffer from allergies/asthma

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack N' Plan & High Chair Available Upon Request

Events

No events allowed
Sorry, we really do like our neighbors.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Violations may result in $500+ cleaning fee.

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
Note from host: Sorry, we really do like our neighbors.
Long-term renters welcome
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 633322, STR-04572L

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ocean Beach Garden
Ocean Garden Cottage San Diego
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage Cottage
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage San Diego
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage Cottage San Diego

About the area

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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocean Beach Farmers Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Beach Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosemarie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nico's Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪California Wild Ales - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪OB Beans Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪OB Noodle House Bar 1502 - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat located?

This family-friendly San Diego cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Ocean Beach and Ocean Beach Pier. Mission Bay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, squeaky clean property on a quiet street. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and had everything for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and well-appointed. Great walkable location. The grounds were beautiful. Bonus was the beach stuff that made our beach day absolutely fabulous. Will 100% stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute little cottage was so wonderful. Our family of four really enjoyed it. It is set up so well and so comfortable we come back and stay there again. Our host Rodney was very responsive wonderful to work. He answered our questions and gave us additional information that helped us with our stay like restaurants and local activities. Cannot say enough good things.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tedra M.

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

Home at the Beach!

Rodney’s sweet cottage is clean, comfortable, and has all the amenities to feel at home. We stayed 6 days while my son played baseball at Point Loma University. During our stay we enjoyed walks to the beach, cozy evenings at “home” in the back patio, naps in the hammock and breakfast on the front porch surrounded by butterflies and hummingbirds. Thank you, Rodney, for your warm welcome and communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

A fun family spring break!!

We loved the location of Rodney’s house! We were able to so easily walk to the beach and go to great reataurants. Plus the other attractiions that interested us like the Zoo and Sea World were a quick drive away. The landscaping was all so beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Fabulous house!!

My daughter and her family stayed here over Christmas and loved it, so I knew I would be happy there. It was well equipped, quiet, and easy to find parking on the street. It was also spotlessly clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Lovely garden cottage

We enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable cottage. It had everything we needed, and the location is great. The owner was accessible and attentive. Definitely would return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Great Home, great host, great location!!

An awesome cottage with a great location, exceptionally clean and well furnished. Rodney was a great host and helped provide a great vacation for our family!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Family Stay

My mother, brother and I stayed here for a long weekend and truly enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Easy as a Sunday Morning

Excellent location in a quaint SoCal neighborhood with easy going vibe. The cottage has everything one needs and is a great home base for your adventures. Coming back from a day out and relaxing in the garden is a perfect 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Cozy Ocean cottage

It was everything described by others. Darling and close to beautiful ocean views and sunsets. We enjoyed coffee and quiet time in the garden in the mornings. The cottage is darling and well equipped with all we needed. We had four adult women all family and were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Perfect Stay in Ocean Beach and Beyond

Loved everything about our stay. Location was perfect for our week exploring San Diego. This cottage exceeded our expectations. Will be our go to spot next time we’re back in town.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Had a great stay

Everything was as advertised. Had a great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariane O.

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

Sweet Bungalow

Even cuter than the pictures! We loved staying in this cozy, clean and comfortable cottage in a garden setting just a short walk from amazing food, coffee shops and the beach. We visited briefly for a family wedding, but hope to come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Cozy Garden Cottage

The Garden Cottage is set back in a peaceful garden teaming with hummingbirds and pollinators. We enjoyed having meals on the deck overlooking the garden and relaxing on the backyard patio. A great spot for spending time with family. Rodney was a perfect host who went out of his way to assure our stay was enjoyable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

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

San Diego Trip

Great location. Very clean. Very responsive host. Only negative was the smart TV functionality was not working, but the host made every possible attempt to address it during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erik S.

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

Relaxing stay!

Very comfortable little cottage, perfect for a small family with young kids. Beautifully landscaped, the back yard was a wonderful place to relax and have some wine while kiddos napped :) Rodney rocks as a VRBO host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay in Ocean Beach. Great location. Short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Back yard is a wonderful place to relax. Host was easy to work with, very responsive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great!!

Place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

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

Thanksgiving Trip

We visited our son who lived in the neighborhood. Everything is in walking distance. This cottage was comfortable private and quiet. The host was very responsive to our requests. I am planning to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Great place

Great cottage so close to everything. Shopping the beach farmers market. Our host was just great and so easy to communicate with. The cottage was so inviting. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Canberra, Australia

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

Cottage Charm

Beautifully presented and comfortable cottage in coastal neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Great weekend

Everything was perfect. We enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. Description and pictures are accurate. Cottage was clean. We recommend this rental property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023