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Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
In a picturesque beach neighborhood, Sand Castle Hideaway offers a cozy retreat. This charming studio features a private patio with shade sails, BBQ, and outdoor dining for the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!

Live like a local in a beautiful and charming newly remodeled Studio. Just 2.5 blocks to the sand at gorgeous family friendly Wind n Sea beach. Private yet close to all amenities.

Living and sleeping areas, 1 bathroom and a full kitchen. Room for 1-2 adults to sleep comfortably. Queen size bed with memory foam mattress in the bedroom. The studio also has a comfortable full sized sofa in the living room. Designated parking space. The studio is small, but feels very luxurious and larger than it is. It has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. Sand Castle Hideaway is a very special place to stay!

Adorable private patio with shade sails for dining, relaxing and entertaining. BBQ, outdoor dining, cooks kitchen with stove for gourmet meals, washer and dryer. Dog Friendly.

Truly beautiful and special, Sand Castle Hideaway is a lovely and charming beach studio that you'll love calling home!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Rules

Non-compliance of any of these policies will result removal from the property and no refunds.
Longer stays are subject to a mandatory mid-stay cleaning every 10 days. Mid stay cleaning charge will be added manually if booked automatically, via
Anyone agreeing to renting the property is fully responsible for damages or misuse of the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are welcome!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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-03222L, 644996

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Beach Barber Tract, a neighbourhood in La Jolla, this apartment is near theme parks. Port of San Diego and Torrey Pines Golf Course 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • La Jolla Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Birch Aquarium - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! located?

Located in Beach Barber Tract, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Windansea Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from 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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Sandcastle Hideaway, Dog Friendly, Designer Studio, Private Patio And Parking! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

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

Very nice location

We liked the fully equipped apartment. Calm and safe neighborhood close to a nice beach, shops and village.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest G.

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

Charming place

Delightful, charming, small place. Great for a couple. Good location. Grateful that parking was not a hassle.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beach stay

Great place! Walking distance to the beach and other spots.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

A week in SD

A very small studio made to be extremely comfortable for two guests. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

escape

What a great little getaway. Perfect location and size for my husband and I. Loved the water pressure in the shower. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven B.

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

A bit small, but worked for one person.

A short walk to a great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake & Taylor M., Tucson, AZ

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

Great location!

Wonderful location and equipped with everything a traveling couple might need. Very clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison L.

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

Dream Travel Experience

This La Jolla property exceeded my expectations. The location is unbeatable with local eateries and convenient beach access nearby. The area is safe, and offers plenty of activities. The property itself was clean. Recommend for a memorable stay in La Jolla.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sandcastle hideaway

My stay here was great! Fast and easy communication with the host, and the unit was well kept. Great location too, just a quick walk to the beach. Only downside was the assigned parking spot being pretty tight. It was doable with my Tacoma, but a larger vehicle could be a real challenge.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jinmo K.

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

Bad luck

Bed is not acceptable for sleep and spider web so they let us to stay different place like studio but same thing happened to bed squeezing sounds so had to leave 8days booking was nightmare. End up staying at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

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

Cute!

Enjoyable, cozy property in excellent location. Room with a view it is not but not our expectation. Owner is communicative and pleasant. We'd stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Cozy Cottage

Clean and walking distance to the beach. Very comfortable for one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Spring Get Away

Stayed last April here for a month. Enjoyed my stay so much, returned this April. It was lovely to return and know the neighborhood.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

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

Nice Location close to Wind and Sea Beach

Kitchen is fully functional. Heat is via space heaters and cooling is via fans. Worked well in March. Layout is fine, cloths storage is near the bathroom and not the bedroom. That works fine. The washer and dryer worked well and overall no real issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Comfortable tiny studio in a great neighborhood

Location and price can't be beat. Took our fur baby to the beach every morning, local restaurants were superb. A little cramped, especially the bathroom, but overall it was fine for a week for the two of us and our golden retriever.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Just right.

Could not have been better.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Small Retreat

Small, but has everything you need. Very clean. Parking spot is priceless in La Jolla. Sharon was always very responsive. Did not need anything after we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddie L.

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

Cozy and Convenient

A great small studio in walking distance to everything you need! Though the studio is small, the decor, and layout is done brilliantly giving you the room you need! Also being dog friendly was a huge plus.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahlan A.

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

Perfect location!

Chose this place for my honeymoon stay! It was wonderfully located! A walk from arguably the most beautiful beach in La Jolla (Windansea), extremely close to all the best food places, and a quick drive into San Diego and the rest of La Jolla! Super easy to access and so so clean! 100% recommend to anybody! I could see myself staying here again in the future. My husband and I loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Super cute, well designed studio

This little place is bright, airy, high quality & well thought out renovated space as described in listing. Would stay here again. Location is quiet, despite being on block behind restaurants, shops & main road. I stayed here with my 17yo daughter spending a night. Lots of storage space & all you need in kitchen. Thanks A&L!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great for 10 day work trip

The location is great -- within a few blocks of Windnsea beach and even downtown La Jolla. The construction next door was pretty loud, starting pretty early even on Saturday. I was working a lot of the time I was there though and thought this space was perfect! Good wifi and parking.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This property was close to the beach and within walking distance of most restaurants. There was grocery and liquor stores 1/2 block away. The bus stop was also half a block away. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils etc. The bed was comfortable. However, there was no heat. They had a space heater but it had a hard time taking off the chill. As a consequence there was a slight musty smell that lingered in the background. The patio was also quite small and only received sun shine in the middle of the day. Overall I was happy with this space and it was clean and comfortable. Communication with the hosts was exceptional
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Irene F.

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

Small apartment in good location

The apartment is very small which we expected from the listing. There’s windows but you can really only see sky from them. The patio doors onto the patio still don’t lock. I had read this in reviews from months and months ago and had hoped they would have been fixed. The patio area is very small and confined feeling. It’s pretty dirty and the furniture there is past its best. We didn’t use the outside area at all as it wasn’t pleasant in any way. The whole apartment needs a bit of attention. The bed frame needs tightened and there is a damp feeling from the flooring. That being said, we just used the apartment for sleeping and as a base for our time in San Diego. Location is really good as it’s only a couple of minutes walk from the beach which is great. Our experience was fine. We stayed for 13 nights which is probably too long in such a small space.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

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

Perfect location

Perfect spot for one right in the heart of La Jolla. Quick 10 minute walk to everything you’d need. Updated kitchens and bathrooms. Sharon was great and quick to respond with any issues I had and had them fixed extremely promptly. Would highly recommend! Just note if staying a long time there is very little hanging closet space
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

So comfortable

So, I got in late at night. I had had a long day of travel. I was quite grumpy and had a hard time finding the place. I was just so tired. But I called the host and she was so calm and understanding! Helped me get settled in over the phone and made sure I was okay. The stay was PERFECT! Highly recommend the location and the host and the place. Location was wonderful, walking distance to the beach, everything worked, just can’t say enough nice things. And check out Candor for a nice meal within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023