Book this place for the location, not the accommodation.
Steps from the shops and cafes on Prospect Street, and equally close to the Pacific Ocean, this cottage is all about location. The home is tucked in on a side stairway / alley (very dark at night!), and it was a great home base for our exploration of beautiful La Jolla. The walls are thin, so you’ll hear late-night revelers using the stairway to return to their homes.
The unit features all that you need to ensure a nice stay, albeit a bit worn and weary. While the circa 1930s cottage may have been “updated” in the past few years, the updates have quickly worn through, leaving the ugly underbelly of bulging wood on the cabinetry, a slow-running bathroom sink drain, and stained couch cushions under the slipcovers.
The single bedroom features a comfortable queen-sized bed and has a direct entry to the shared bath (with the other entry off the kitchen). The owners have done the best they could with the pull-out, queen-size sleeper sofa, adding a thick foam mattress top to allay the discomfort of the original old mattress.
The gas range and cooktop in the kitchen is serviceable, but don’t expect to cook gourmet meals in-house. Nice additions include a drip coffeemaker, Keurig, blender, toaster, and microwave. The dorm-sized Refrigerator/Freezer worked well.