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Cottage in North Park

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Historic Casita in Bungalow Court, Bikes incl.!

Cozy Spanish cottage w/wood floors, & vintage charm, located in a historic Bungalow Court with 11 units total, surrounding a center grass courtyard, & each has a small, private rear patio, and sits facing a center, gated, grass courtyard. All the other units are occupied by our long term tenants, many who have lived here for years, and love it, and we hope you do too! Please be considerate of others while enjoying your stay, as this is a quaint, urban setting, with many neighbors nearby. Thanks

18 – 25 Oct

$1,554 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Peaceful Private Cottage 1 in Heart of North Park

Welcome home to the spacious one-bedroom Wightman St cottage. A fully-equipped kitchen supports a romantic dinner for two. Make yourself at home as you'll have plenty of space to stretch out, stow luggage, hang clothes and make the most of your home-away-from-home. Enjoy free Wifi, cable and digital amenities to help you plug-in and chill-out. Washer/dryer are provided to make it feel like you could stay forever. Free beach gear (chairs,umbrella,towels) is included for that fun beach day!

$205 AUD per night

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Cottage in San Diego

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Custom built Beach Cottage - Sail Bay!

Custom Sail Bay Beach Cottage! CUSTOM-BUILT cottage located in the most prime coastal location of Crowne Point! 2 minute walk in either direction to the most pristine & beautiful beachfront in San Diego. Dozens of top restaurants & cafe's within a 4-block radius but parking is never an issue with reserved spot directly in front of your private entrance. Come experience the best of San Diego coastal living in this brand new, high end, super comfy beach cottage with all the amenities!

3 – 10 Apr

$2,357 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviews

Resort Style - Cottage

GREAT FOR STAYCATIONS, REMOTE WORKING, GETAWAYS, WEEKLY & MONTHLY RENTALS, NO PARTIES. 1 bed 1 bath cottage, offers resort style accommodations for 1-4 guests in Pacific Beach. A comfortable QUEEN size bed in the bedroom and a QUEEN air mattress in the living room. Private courtyard & backyard; firepit, BBQ, and outdoor shower. Luxury bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. Lots of street parking in front. Included: bikes, bike trailer, pack n play . Lots of beach toys, cooler, etc.

27 Jan – 3 Feb

$1,895 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 335 reviews

Mid-Century Retreat in Hillcrest

This 2nd floor retreat sits in a prime location of Hillcrest, a highly desirable area in San Diego. It is very bright, quiet, and private and sits directly behind our house(pictured) with no common walls. You are within walking distance to "The Heart of Hillcrest" where you will discover many fabulous restaurants, coffee and boutique shops, and so much more. We are a short Uber drive to downtown and everywhere else San Diego has to offer. We hope you stay with us soon!

6 – 13 Oct

$2,157 AUD total

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Cottage in Oceanside

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 372 reviews

Writers' Cottage - AC,Pets OK, Close to everything

A cozy Writer's Cottage retreat surrounded by a garden as well as views of trees and mountains. This cottage is ideal for 1-3 people looking to relax and unwind in a quiet neighborhood. About 1 mile to closest beach access. Pet friendly environment (private front yard completely fenced in). We also have a larger place called Coastal Retreat for 3-4 people comfortably. We offer bike rental at $10/day or $50/week. See pictures for more details

14 – 21 Sept

$1,618 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Fabulous Cottage at the Beach

Newly remodeled 1940's cottage just 50 steps to the sand with fabulous beach and ocean views. Enjoy the ocean breeze from your front porch and watch people walk by. Go sunbathing and swimming, take a bike ride or a stroll on the beach, have a glass of wine and witness the most beautiful sunsets. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Ocean Beach. This bright and cozy cottage has everything you'll need to feel at home.

20 – 27 Mar

$2,640 AUD total

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Cottage in La Mesa

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 278 reviews

La Mesa House On a Hill With Mountain Views!

SUNRISE PERCH - A standalone guest house, perfect spot for your San Diego stay! Enjoy inspiring sunrise views from the deck or relax indoors with super fast WiFi and a 43" TV. Enjoy a full kitchen! The king bed is super comfy and the bathroom is stocked. The space is only for those looking for quiet. No partying/loud socializing. Families welcome! Located 20 min from downtown San Diego and 25 min from the nearest beach (Ocean Beach).

1 – 8 Sept

$1,928 AUD total

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Cottage in Point Loma Peninsula

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Sunset Cliffs Holistic Garden Studio

Located 1 block from Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Watch amazing sunsets everyday & do yoga on the cliffs facing the ocean! The garden studio is cozy, cute, AND we use natural products for cleaning, etc. We're kid/baby-friendly too. We are located 3 miles from Seaworld & close to Ocean Beach, Pt. Loma, Cabrillo Light House, downtown San Diego, Pt. Loma Nazarine University.

11 – 18 Dec

$2,211 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviews

Ocean Beach Cottages 3 Sunset Cottage

Charming OB beach cottage built in 1918. We’ve kept the original hardwood floors, wood beam ceilings & exterior. While updating to include everything you need for perfect beach vacation. The small one room studio accommodations include air conditioning, queen size bed, full bath, kitchenette, internet, tv with Apple TV to stream apps.

23 – 30 Aug

$2,156 AUD total

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Cottage in Escondido

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews

Mari’s Sunshine Cottage

Sweet little private cottage with a beautiful view. Walk to hiking & biking trails. Peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Please note: must be able to climb stairs to get to the cottage... There is a garden and a chicken coop and a lovely outdoor area for you to enjoy. We are a 100% non-smoking property.

22 – 29 July

$1,147 AUD total

Cottage in San Diego

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Modern San Diego Cottage • Walkable Everywhere!

This beautifully remodeled one bedroom is nestled in the back of a triplex in the historic Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Walking distance to the restaurants, shops and nightlife on Adams Avenue in both the Normal Heights and Kensington neighborhoods. TOT #641351

19 – 26 Apr

$1,854 AUD total

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Cottage in Hillcrest

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviews

Dragonfly Cottage - In the Heart of San Diego

18 – 25 July

$4,299 AUD total

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Cottage in San Marcos

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Country cottage 30 mins from San Diego beaches!

30 Dec – 6 Jan

$2,849 AUD total

Cottage in San Diego

4.77 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Gorgeous Zen Cottage with Ocean Views

23 – 30 Dec

$6,289 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews

Crown Point Gem with Salt Water Pool

27 Jan – 3 Feb

$6,715 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Mission Bay Cottage

5 – 12 July

$3,991 AUD total

Cottage in San Diego

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

The Avocado Hut- Private Guesthouse, HOT TUB!

7 – 14 June

$3,724 AUD total

Cottage in San Diego

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Cute, modern, private back house, w/ free parking.

8 – 15 Aug

$2,398 AUD total

Cottage in San Diego

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

NewDolphin Bay Hideaway: 2bd/1ba with shared yard!

10 – 17 June

$3,532 AUD total

Pet-friendly cottage rentals

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Cottage in San Diego

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews

Family and Pet Friendly Beach Bungalow

16 – 23 Sept

$2,533 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Cozy 1br Cottage in Trendy South Park

30 June – 7 July

$2,194 AUD total

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Cottage in La Mesa

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

Private cozy cottage

30 Sept – 7 Oct

$1,585 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Cozy Kensington Cottage

1 – 8 Oct

$2,330 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

WALK to the beach, village or cove!

26 Dec – 2 Jan

$5,254 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 319 reviews

1/2 block to beach & quick walk to downtown OB.

12 – 19 June

$3,125 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Private Beach Getaway w/ Ocean Views!

31 Aug – 7 Sept

$4,258 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

Ocean Beach ~ Your dream vacation!

16 – 21 June

$2,803 AUD total

Private cottage rentals

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Cottage in San Diego

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 464 reviews

Private Ocean Beach Cottage and Courtyard

10 – 17 Oct

$1,901 AUD total

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Cottage in Oceanside

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

The Crow's Nest Studio - walk to beach and town

14 – 21 Sept

$1,856 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews

50 Steps to the Bay & 100 steps to the Ocean!

27 July – 3 Aug

$3,213 AUD total

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Cottage in Vista

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 248 reviews

Hummingbird Cottage a farmhouse in the hills

28 May – 4 June

$1,781 AUD total

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Cottage in Vista

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews

M&M Cottage

27 July – 3 Aug

Cottage in San Diego

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews

Cheerful 1 bedroom cottage. 60 steps to beach sand

18 – 25 June

$2,281 AUD total

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Cottage in San Diego

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Aqua-Stylish, Relaxing Home in Mission Beach

13 – 20 Nov

$2,756 AUD total

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Cottage in Oceanside

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

The Beach Cottage. “RELAX IN STYLE”

4 – 11 June

$1,835 AUD total

Quick stats about cottage rentals in San Diego

Total rentals
310 properties
Wi-Fi availability
300 properties include access to Wi-Fi
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
160 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
120 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
120 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
40K reviews

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