Cottage in San Diego
Villa Serena 30% off the 3rd night! 4beds peaceful
Entire Place • 6 guests • 2 bedrooms • 3 beds • 1 bathroom
Enjoy beautiful beaches, dreamy sunsets, and a charming, walkable, neighborhood. A grocery store, restaurants, bars, Salons, and massage options are a short stroll away. La Jolla cove, downtown La Jolla, and Bird Rock are within walking distance too!
Reservations support Luckydog Sanctuary. Pet lovers only, please. Thank You!
Enjoy an antique cottage-style home with private deck in a quiet neighborhood.
The main bedroom has a queen bed, drawers, a closet, a window, access to the bathroom, ceiling fan. A window air conditioner is available for those warm Summer days.
Ther guest room has a tall, full-size bed with lots of room for luggage beneath, and some clothing storage. It has a large window to let in light and breeze.
AC in the living room may need to be operated on low or medium only and may need to be turned off at times. It's use should be reserved for the warmest days.
Villa Serena's living room has two "Hartley daybeds" that can sleep one person each or can be made into a queen-size bed for 2.
This home offers an outdoor patio and table that seats 4.
It's most comfortable for up to 4 guests. With approval, we allow an extra guest or two for a brief, last-minute stay.
If you have more than 3 adults, consider renting two or three of our side-by-side cottages. Ask us for details please =)
Guests have use of the entire interior of the home and use of the private deck . (except for Host's supply closets/cabinets)
Guests are welcome to message if they need anything!
La Jolla is known for it's beauty and walkability. There are hiking and walking trails not far from the home. If you travel with your dog, you'll appreciate the park up the street, and our local Windansea beach as well. There are great coffee shops, restaurants, convenience stores, Valley Farms Market, and massage spas within a few blocks.
There is a bus stop about 250 ft away. The cove is about 1.5 miles away and beautiful to walk about. You can pass the seal beach and go on to see sea lions north of the Cove and enjoy. It's just beautiful. The village is within walking distance and has many fine restaurants, shops, and grocery as well as more relaxed eateries, a movie theater, and just about anything one could need to enjoy a vacation or long term stay without a car.
Please book up to 8-weeks out via instant book and send inquiries for other dates.
If you plan to book a weekend trip, consider adding Sunday night to lower the nightly rate.
We offer our rentals to guests who'll keep our neighborhood clean and peaceful. No Smoking/vaping on/near the property, please.
Only guests on the reservation can be on the property.
The cottages are pet-friendly. They're not high-end or suitable for a guest with allergies, germ phobia, or an aversion to a bit of stray fur/sand or the occasional pest.
Shared laundry patio is behind the cottages.
Same-day bookings may require a delayed in check-in for last-minute cleaning.
Polite dogs who agree to the house rules are welcome. Please don't bring any animal that has a history of aggression.
Saturday check-in/out: Renting Friday & Saturday together at a higher, weekend rate makes it possible to deeply discount weekdays. If you book only one weekend night, one weekday night will be charged at the weekend rate.
+Pet rent is $75 for up to three nights then $25/night (a second dog under 15lbs can stay for free, however, if they cause nuisance/damage, the discount will be reversed).
+ Villa Serena is not a great choice for travelers with kids who are allowed to run indoors or otherwise pound on the floors.
*30% off promo is a 10% discount on a 3-night (or longer) stay for last-minute bookings
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Location
San Diego • Exact location shared before arrival
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 5:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Home rules
House Rules Agreement 2024:
This is a licensing agreement between Host and Lodger for transient, shared lodging at the property selected on the booking platform (“BP”) such as Airbnb, VRBO, or other website. In consideration of monies received and the promises contained herein, the owner/agent("Host") of the subject property (“Rental” or “Property”) hereby agrees to give license to use the agreed property as short-term lodging to the undersigned (herein referred to as “Lodger”) for the the agreed dates (“Term”). The experience of booking, having access to information about and staying at the Property shall be referred to as “Reservation”. The term “Invitee” is any person/animal allowed access to Property by Lodger directly or indirectly. “Loss” includes all Host losses resulting from Reservation. Rules applicable to Lodger are also applicable to Invitees. Lodger will be responsible for Invitees and liable for losses related to Lodger, Invites, and Reservation. Lodger acknowledges that this license or their occupation of Property is not a tenancy. Property laws do not apply to the license granted herein. Lodgers and invitees may be removed as trespassers immediately upon breach of this agreement. Stays deemed residential shall be subject to a lease agreement substituted by host for this agreement however, should the lease agreement not be enacted, the use of the property shall be governed by this agreement to the extent allowable.
Check-in is 5PM or as agreed. Early check-in check can not be guaranteed unless property is reserved the night before. Same-day bookings may have delayed check-in for last-minute preparations. Lodger will photograph Property upon entry and confirm with Host that Property is clean, adequately stocked, and free of damages/hazards. Lodger agrees to report any issues and allow host to remedy these. Check-out is 10AM. Rental costs are due at booking. There are no refunds other than those required by BP. Lodger is responsible for buying consumable supplies. A $30/day fee applies to past-due payments. Returned check fees and losses will be the responsibility of Lodger. A security deposit (“Deposit”) will be held by Host/BP to ensure the terms of this agreement are met. Host may retain Deposit, charge Lodgerʼs credit card, or otherwise seek payment for Loss. Pre-paid cleaning fee covers basic light cleaning and one load of laundry per guest. Additional cleaning will be charged to guest. Lodger must provide identification and any requested identifying information for all persons on reservation. Lodgers using direct booking websites will need to show their credit card matches their ID prior to check-in.
_ _ _ Lodger will remain honest, polite and cooperative in achieving a remedy for any matters which arise in relation to Reservation and LODGER AGREES TO DO THE FOLLOWING: CONSERVE ALL RESOURCES, RESPECT THE NEIGHBORS/NEIGHBORHOOD, TAKE THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF CARE OF PROPERTY, PROMPTLY REPORT ALL PROBLEMS WITH PROPERTY, AND MINIMIZE HOST LIABILITY BY ALWAYS ACTING IN A CONSCIENTIOUS AND SAFETY-MINDED MANNER; be present and take full responsibility for Property during Term; keep Property tidy, clean, and odor-free; email host for non-urgent matters; email text and call Host for urgent matters; be responsible for utility use in excess of conservative usage; immediately notify Host of damage or injury which occurs on Property or during Term; be responsible for enforcing the rules contained herein; be solely responsible for the consequences of Lodger or Invitee behavior; submit a cancellation request for a full refund of unused nights if Host requests Lodger to vacate for reasons unrelated to Lodger; Obtain a renterʼs insurance policy with Host listed as “additional insured” to cover Property (and it’s contents) plus a minimum of one million dollars per incident of liability coverage and grant Host the right to make inquiries and changes so that policy reflects the terms of this agreement (if the booking platform provides this coverage, Lodger is not obligated to duplicate it); Inspect all equipment prior to use and only use such equipment if Lodger has read and understands the product's manual; disclose upon reservation all people/animals who will visit Property during Term and disclose any relationship these have with any member of the hosting team; park vehicles courteously; conserve energy by allowing in cooler/warmer outdoor air to cool/warm the home and not using heat/AC when doors/windows are open; heat/cool only the rooms occupied by registered lodgers; use only gas heaters in the rooms with these; only heat rooms up to 68 degrees; use air conditioner (AC) too cool the room to no lower than 75 degrees (AC use is included when outdoor temps exceed 75 degrees otherwise AC use is $20/day per AC unit); be responsible for utility costs exceeding the average; if a circuit breaker trips report it to host then unplug items on the affected circuit and reset the circuit breaker; vacate the unit and forfeit any property left in the unit if there has been a house rules violation; submit written notice of any noise complaints along with video and audio recording taken from inside Lodger’s rented unit; submit information necessary for screening. Lodger shall not treat Property or the neighborhood as a toilet. Except for baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, and tissues used to wipe noses (which Lodger will place in city trash bin), all human bodily waste should be disposed of via the toilet. If this waste is deposited anywhere other than a toilet, Lodger shall pay $1,000 per occurrence plus any related cleaning/biohazard fees and will be excluded from Property without refund of rent for unused nights. In the event of non-preventable biohazards, Guest must remove the waste and sanitize the area but also alert Host in order to protect cleaners, neighbors, future Lodgers, and pets in case any residue or chemicals remain. Due to Covid concerns, Lodger should remain indoors and away from others if they are coughing, feel the need to spit, or have any signs of illness.
_ _ _ Lodger will not disturb, endanger, threaten, annoy, or interfere with anyone, nor violate any law or ordinance, nor commit theft or waste (of utilities, supplies or anything else). Lodger will not do the following: grant rights to Property; attempt to establish a tenancy without passing screening and obtaining Host’s approval; alter the Property or rearrange furnishings; interact with or allow children near any animal which is not a member of Lodger’s household; invite unregistered persons/animals to Property; allow on the Property someone who has ever been a squatter, has been evicted, is homeless or has been found guilty of a crime of moral turpitude; retaliate:; display promotional/offensive things; book Property if AC is required for health reasons; smoke/vape within 25’ of any indoor/outdoor living space or in a way that impacts health of other persons/pets; attract pests or wildlife (e.g. leaving food unattended); use unapproved pest control or do anything that may harm current/future occupants (including pets); subject Property to possible infection If Lodger has experienced a possible bed bug bite; bring to Property any item that has been in a location with a known/ suspected pest infestation in the last 60 days; pound on walls and floors (including indoor running/jumping/heavy footsteps); force windows open (West-facing windows of 417 and East living room windows of 419 are to remain closed); Lodger will not use more than one high-draw appliance (hair dryer, space heater, coffeemaker, microwave, etc) at a time (no more than 1500watts on approved circuits); Have more than 1 vehicle per rented bedroom parked within one block.
_ _ _ LODGER ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING:
Between 10PM and 8AM is Quiet Time, during which Lodger shall ensure patios are vacant and all sources of noise are undetectable from inside neighbors’ homes. AC units are designed to increase comfort in the room they are in, they may not cool the entire home. Rent for Air Conditioning units is $10/day. Host will offer 5% credit off the day’s rent if an included air conditioning unit is unavailable and the average outdoor temperature exceeds 80 degrees; Lodger is solely responsible for their personal property; Property is very old and pet-friendly and therefore is not suitable to persons with an aversion to old houses, pets, fur, the occasional pest, brief periods of barking, or anyone with environmental sensitivity. Lodger is aware of and accepts the risks of all amenities; The wiring supports conservative household appliance use only; Outdoor areas have audio and video recording devices. Lodger agrees to be recorded and grants Host all rights to the recordings. Host may screen and or exclude invitees for any reason. If Lodger is dishonest or displays risky or suspicious behavior, Host may obtain insurance on behalf of and at the expense of Lodger and enter Property at any time to inspect and record by photo, video, or any other means the condition of the home, it's contents and, if they choose not to vacate for the inspection, it's occupants. Host, house sitters and/or security guards may occupy Property at any time to ensure safety of the property, it’s contents, and neighbors. No person shall store personal belongings on Property for more than 2 weeks nor use the address as a mailing address; Laundry hours are from 5PM to 10PM, Machines are available on a first come basis, Bleach is not allowed, and each adult Lodger may wash and dry up to 3 loads weekly; Lodger will remove food/debris/sand before placing laundry in the machines; leave their unit’s assigned laundry basket on/near machines; wipe the lid and rim to be free of hair, soap, etc. Unless pre-approved by host, each visitor/occupant not on the reservation shall generate a $50/night fee for each night of the reservation regardless of the length of time they visited the property (pre-approved guests after the first will generate a $20/night extra guest fee). Host reserves the right to refuse business to any person, group, or entity. Due to software limitations, sometimes rent and/or cleaning fees will be categorized as a management/community/linen fee (or similar). Images used in online advertising are illustrative and may not accurately display the dimensions or characteristics of Property. Security cameras are installed in all outdoor areas and Host intends for them to capture all outdoor activity, however, they should not be relied upon to capture all events. The audio and video recorded at Property is the sole property of Host. Portable recording devices may be used by the management when investigating violations.
Cancelation policy:If a rental platform or law mandates cancelation privileges for to Lodger, Host is entitled to the same privileges. Except as provided by law, unless Host requires a cancelation prior to Term for reasons unrelated to a breach of this agreement or security concerns, under no circumstance will Lodger be entitled to a full refund. Lodger must initiate cancellation at Host request at any time if Host offers a refund for unused nights or Lodger has violated this agreement. For reservations of less than one month, Host is entitled to a minimum reservation charge of 30% of the rent or $89, whichever is greater. The refund amount for Lodger-cancelled reservations, will be a the percentage equal to the number of days (up to 70%) between the cancelation request and the reservation start date. If a check-in date is postponed, the original date will be used when determining a refund amount. If there is is more than one cancelation made by any party associated with Lodger within one year, refunds will be at the discretion of the Host. The host does not guarantee that fees will be refunded by any third party involved in the rental transaction.
Lodgers will be removed without refund for shouting, drunkenness, lude acts, aggression, dishonesty (related to this transaction), or other disrespectful or dangerous behavior displayed anywhere in the neighborhood or towards the management.
+++++++++ ANIMAL RULES +++++++++
No animals are allowed on Property without prior approval of Host. Lodger shall pay additional nightly rent of $15-40/pet per night (check listing for specific amount or ask host prior to booking). For the purposes of this document, “pet” or “Pet” will refers to any animal Lodger brings or invites onto Property including service animals and wildlife. Cats must be desexed. Lodger grants permission to Host to calm/contain any distressed, bothersome, escaped, or destructive animal. Pets must allowed by the property insurance, managed in compliance with local laws, well-mannered, and safe around people and pets. Animals valued at over $2,000 and service dogs may not be at Property without their owner. Pets who are over 2 years old, content, quiet, and fully house-trained may be left in the rental while Lodger is absent so long as Lodger is available to return promptly if there is an issue. Lodger will prevent (whenever possible) and remain fully responsible for all Pet-related liability, wear, noise, damage and odors. In the event that a pet which was disclosed prior to booking is not allowed by Host due to insurance changes, if Pet cannot be excluded from the trip, Lodgers in good standing (not in breach of contract) shall initiate the cancellation of the reservation for a full refund. LODGER WILL NOT: let pets directly on furnishings; tie or otherwise contain/restrain a pet in a public area; leave at the property dogs under 2 years of age or prone to destructive/loud behavior; allow Pet in areas not specified to be for the private use of Lodger; Let pet behave in such a way as to prevent the peaceful enjoyment of any neighbor’s home/yard. LODGER WILL: have pet’s claws trimmed short enough that they can’t damage floors or furnishings; supervise pet when outdoors (the property has a free-roaming cat who is shy of people and strange animals); contain and control pet at all times by leash or locked doors/gates; keep pets clean; promptly bag, seal and discard (in city bins) pet waste; walk dogs frequently to minimize urination and soiling that may cause odor/damage at Property; immediately dilute with water any urine deposited on grass; feed pets indoors, supervise meals, and promptly remove food, /crumbs and residue; ensure Pet is free of contagions and parasites; ensure pets are restrained by a short leash and in a “heel” position or behind handler when exiting Property. Lodger(s), for themselves and his/her/their guests and visitors, hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Host, and Hostʼs employees, officers, directors, partners, owners, trustees, family, fiduciaries, lenders, agents, and assigns from any and all costs, expenses, attorney fees, suits, losses, settlements, judgments, fines, liabilities, damages or claims for damages arising from any situation caused by the presence of Lodger’s Pet. [do not omit this section].
Host is permitted to act on behalf of Lodger to obtain/provide emergency/urgent care/boarding/training for Lodgerʼs Pet at Lodgerʼs expense. Lodger holds harmless Host and any animal care provider and agrees to immediately pay any expenses incurred by Host related to Lodgerʼs animal. +++++++++ (END OF ANIMAL RULES) ++++++++++++++++++
_ _ _ HOST DOES NOT WARRANTY THE SAFETY OF ANY STRUCTURE, FURNISHINGS, SUPPLIES OR EQUIPMENT. Equipment shall be used at the Lodger’s sole risk. The Properties are old and not “child safe”. All recommended fire-safety precautions provided by manufacturers and fire authorities must be observed. Any heat-producing appliance item (except microwave) must be allowed to cool and be unplugged (if electric) before being left unattended. Fire pits, fireplaces, candles, tiki torches, incense and other sources of fire, smoke, or strong fragrance/odor are not allowed unless approved by Host.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: LODGER(S) AND THEIR GUEST(S) WILL BE OCCUPYING Property AT THEIR OWN RISK AND WILL NOT HOLD HOST LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL LOSS, OR INJURY ARISING FROM THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPOSURE TO ALLERGENS, MOLDS, OR CHEMICALS IN OR AROUND Property, INJURY/DEATH/DAMAGE CAUSED BY WILD OR DOMESTIC ANIMALS, AND/OR USE OF APPLIANCES, PRODUCTS OR FURNISHINGS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH Property or OFFERED AT Property. Lodger(S)ʼS SOLE REMEDY FOR HOSTʼS BREACH OF THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT OR FAILURE TO MAKE Property AVAILABLE FOR THE RENTAL PERIOD, IS A Pro-rated refund of the fees paid, for dates on which Property is unavailable or uninhabitable which Lodger(s) agree(s) and acknowledge(s) is a fair and reasonable accurate estimate of any damages that would arise from Hostʼs breach of this rental agreement. . b) Indemnification: Lodger(s), for themselves and his/her/their Invitees, hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Host, and Hostʼs employees, officers, directors, partners, Hosts, trustees, family, fiduciaries, lenders, agents, and assigns from any and all costs, expenses, attorney fees, suits, losses, settlements, judgments, fines, liabilities or damages for third-party claims.
Host strives to ensure information is accurate. Host is not liable for errors, omissions, price changes or any changes made to Property (e.g. furnishings, decor, design, landscaping, patio location, room layout, etc). Lodger shall promptly notify Host of any noted errors. B11. Host will not be liable for nor provide refunds for circumstances beyond their control (mechanical failure, weather, pests, interruption of services. etc.) If Host fails to deliver Property for reasons unrelated to Lodger breach, Hostʼs sole liability, will be a pro-rated refund for the nights Property is unavailable.
Headings: Headings of the paragraphs herein shall not be used for interpretation or construing any word, clause, paragraph or provision of this Agreement.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term hereof, such provision shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof; and the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision or by itʼs severance hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision there shall be added automatically as a part of the Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision as may be possible and still be legal, valid, or enforceable. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or modification hereto shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. The waiver by Host of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach. With the exception of violations of the terms within this contract, for claims arising from Lodger's reservation or use of Property or provided equipment, each party is responsible for their own attorney's fees.
If pre-existing deficiencies, uncleanliness, hazards or other unsatisfactory conditions are not recorded and reported within 15 minutes of check-in, Lodger waives any right to deduct rating points (aka "stars"), request refunds, involve any booking platform in a complaint, or make disparaging statements in any review of Property. Lodger may be held responsible for damages including Host’s attorney’s fees if any review of Property contains claims of conditions which Lodger doesn't report and allow Host to remedy promptly. Lodger agrees that even minor negative sentiment can cause damages to Hostʼs future business. Therefore, Lodger accepts and is hereby notified that all communications related to this transaction shall remain private. If any review (“Review”) is posted by Lodger and found to contain unreasonable or dishonest negative sentiment, in the sole opinion of the Host, and is not removed within 72 hours of request by Host, via any means of communication, Lodger agrees that a copy of this agreement shall serve as Lodgerʼs full authorization for Host to request and oblige the third party or website hosting or displaying the Review to remove it promptly. Failure to remove the Review will be considered a breach of this Agreement, and Host will consider this act to have caused irreparable harm by loss of business and goodwill due to violation of this provision. In this event, Host may seek damages of $100,000 per month per affected property from Lodger. Lodger agrees to pay all such damages requested by Host upon written demand.
This Agreement is binding upon reservation acceptance or written agreement. Governing Law: The terms and conditions stated herein will be interpreted by and governed under the laws of the State of California and any legal action arising out of this agreement shall be litigated in the ccounty of San Diego in the State of California and the city for such civil action shall be decided by Host.
Verification:Prior to confirmation of reservation and prior to obtaining access codes, Lodger shall legally sign and provide to Host a copy of this agreement, a clear photo of Lodgerʼs face next to the front of a government issued ID and the credit card used to make the reservation plus a separate photo of the back of said card and ID. The the information on all three must be be clearly visible and must match.
Misrepresentation by Lodger or violation of any provision of this agreement will, at Host discretion, result in immediate cancellation of any reservations made by Lodger or related parties without refund of rent, fees or deposits and may result in removal of Lodger and all other occupants and their belongings from Property. Lodger will be held liable for any damages to Property, contents and grounds, and all subsequent damages and losses including loss of rent. The undersigned Lodger acknowledges having read the entire foregoing information prior to signing. Any provisions which are not legally allowable or legally binding shall be replaced with the most similar, legally allowable or legally binding substitute. If the time required to administer any tasks (including but not limited to repairs for damages, arranging specialized cleaning, managing complaints against Lodger, etc.) related to this rental exceeds 1 hour, or Lodger is in breach of this contract Lodger will be responsible for a $2/minute administration/remedy fee for the time it takes to achieve a remedy. Each Lodger violation will result in a minimum fee of $100 plus Losses (if applicable) and violators may be removed from Property immediately. Lodger may be prosecuted for any crimes committed on/against Property or Host. All adults occupying the rental may be required to sign a hard copy of this agreement prior to check-in.
Cancellation policy
For reservations of less than one month, Host is entitled to a minimum reservation charge of 30% of the rent or $89, whichever is greater. The refund amount for Lodger-cancelled reservations, will be a the percentage equal to the number of days (up to 70%) between the cancelation request and the reservation start date. If a check-in date is postponed, the original date will be used when determining a refund amount.
Cancelation of reservations of one month or more shall be handled according to applicable laws.