The cottage is darling! The outdoor patio set it apart from anything of similar size/value and was our favorite place to hang out with morning coffee.
The space is tidy and modern with plenty of space to hang clothes and unpack for a few days. We were welcomed with thoughtful touches like a canister of coffee pods, bottled water, and snacks in the kitchen. There were plenty of bath towels, as well as beach towels and boogie boards!
We stayed with another couple and found the space comfortable for the four of us, albeit quite warm in the afternoons because of the August heatwave. We found that many residences in the area don’t have A/C so it was not unusual, but it would have been more comfortable had the weather not been in the upper 80s. There are ceiling fans in the living room and one of the bedrooms (the other bedroom had an oscillating tower fan) which helped circulate the air and it got much cooler once the sun went down. A portable A/C unit is the only thing I can think of that would have made our stay absolutely perfect. Fortunately for others, this heatwave seems to be a bit of a rarity in San Diego.
Holly was wonderful - she let us drop our bags off early before the cottage was done being cleaned and was very kind and attentive during our stay. She checked in via text and was immediately responsive if we have any questions.
The cottage is located within walking distance to many La Jolla attractions including beaches, La Jolla Cove, and restaurants including the Taco Stand, The Cottage, and Brick and Bell. It’s also conveniently located near a grocery store which we found useful for keeping some staples in the fridge like Gatorade and snacks. It’s an easy 30 minute Lyft from the airport or downtown.
Note that Pearl 1 shares a fenced in area as part of the “complex” with Pearl 2 so there is some interaction with other guests. Pearl 2 has a lovely a private patio with screens, but it is only visual privacy, not sound private. We were conscientious of our neighbors and vice versa so it was a quiet and pleasant stay for us. Because of the heat, both cottages spent a fair amount of time in their respective outdoor seating areas; we did have to be more aware when the other unit was outside because their outdoor seating area was right by the entrance to our unit and much less private than our patio.
Overall, we’d definitely stay here again if we find ourselves back in the San Diego area!