Cottage vacation rentals in Santa Monica
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Cottage in Chatsworth
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsCottage Hideaway
This is our 3rd time staying at Joseph & Kelly’s place! It is always a pleasure! They make you feel right at home and are willing to help with any need! We love this place and plan to return very soon!
Cottage in Huntington Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 716 reviewsClassic Beach Bungalow- Walk to beach & Main Stree
This is the reason people want to live in California! Beach style to the fullest but far enough away to be quiet when you want, close enough to the action for flip flops. It's the perfect place to relax after a fun beach day and get ready for a short walk to amazing food options in the evening. 10/10 will return 👍🏽
Cottage in Topanga
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviewsTopanga Canyon Romantic Cottage Retreat
We had a magical month in Topanga! Lynne was very accommodating, responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed! The house is a gorgeous, rustic, country living right next to LA. Minutes to Malibu and Santa Monica. You have to be adventurous and love super winding roads and canyons. It’s simply majestic. We stayed with our two kiddos and were 8 minutes drive and parking to the beach. We enjoyed the outdoor tubs, Sauna, local food, hikes and more. The kitchen is well stocked and it worked great for our little family!
Cottage in Northridge
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews1BR/1BA(Gated 24/7 Entry) +Private Bath Patio+Pool
The most charming place to stay and relax. Everything was clean and Linda made sure we enjoyed our stay. Beautiful, tiny details (hand written notes, water bottles, fresh flowers, and chocolates to name a few!) throughout the stay make you feel welcomed. You can tell a lot of love went into creating the space. Plus, the space outside is just as beautiful. We had so much fun enjoying a swim in the pool and enjoying the garden. Thank you, Linda!
Cottage in Pasadena
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviewsHistorical Gracious estate cottage
This is the second time we stayed at Connie’s place. We enjoyed the entire space, including the pool and jacuzzi! A Pasadena retreat! Connie is the best host and we cannot wait to return!
Cottage in Topanga
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsSunny 2-Bedroom Garden Cottage With Hot Tub
The most beautiful space I have ever had the privilege of staying in.. the interior of the home is beautifully decorated. Every time I stepped into the home, I noticed some new small detail in the decor that I glanced over previously. My children felt right at home, and my husband ( who has difficulty sleeping anywhere besides his own bed) slept like a baby in the master bedroom. Halfway through our stay, we were already planning our next trip to Ann's beautiful cottage.
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Cottage in Topanga
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsThe Hummingbird Retreat
This is a paradisiac place. Very secluded and surrounded by nature, ideal to really unplug. The outdoor kitchen is beautiful, as well as the swimming pool and the suite. Karen was an excellent host, always available when we needed something. We are looking forward to come back soon!
Cottage in Burbank
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviewsQuiet Clean PrivateWarner Bros & NYFA-Pet Friendly
This little bungalow was great! Easy to find, easy/plenty of street parking. Patricia was very helpful and responded almost instantly to any questions. Easy to get around to places if you have a car and easily walkable to many locations as well. The bungalow itself was very clean and cozy and had everything you need for your stay
Cottage in Sunset Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviewsSunset Beach Cottage
We loved our time at Ernie’s place on Sunset Beach. As described, Ernie’s place is a few short steps to the beach and doesn’t require crossing a busy road. Another reason we chose to stay at Ernie’s home was his home was listed as having everything you needed for the beach, and that definitely was the case. Bikes, beach chairs, beach bag, beach blanket, beach towels, football, frisbee, boogie boards, surfboards, etc. Our family of six had an awesome time at Ernie’s!
Cottage in Montebello
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsCozy & Charming Montebello Casita
Great host! Cottage felt very private and we enjoyed our stay. Host was very friendly and super responsive and made sure we felt right at home. Thank you!
Cottage in Newport Beach
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviewsOcean Sea Gem Cottage-10sec to sand/Bikes/boards
Wonderful spot on the beach. Easy access to beach and things to do. The house clean and exactly as it was described in the listing. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. We love this beach cottage. We only have good things to say about the whole experience.
Cottage in South Pasadena
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 375 reviewsSouth Pasadena Cottage Near Metro
This is a peaceful, quiet place to stay in South Pasadena. Can walk to everything that you need, but easy to park and use your car if you have one. Kristin and Richard were super responsive, we really appreciated how quickly they answered any questions that we had. They have set everything up for the guests so that you will be comfortable and at ease. We enjoyed our stay at the Cottage. Highly recommend!!
Cottage in Topanga
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsCanyon Cottage
The minimalist aesthetic, natural beauty & lush amenities at the home were all amazing! Highly recommend!!
Cottage in Echo Park
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsHilltop Garden Cottage Deck/View Reg# HSR23-002992
Wonderful Airbnb, impeccably clean, comfortable bed, lovely terrace, in addition to many amenities and extra touches. We highly recommend it, and will be back.
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Cottage in Glendale
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviewsGarden Guest House
I enjoyed my stay at Amy’s cottage. It is clean and thoughtfully furnished, I had everything I needed. The neighborhood is quiet even though it is in the middle of the city. I had easy access to events in Hollywood and Burbank. The nearby Armenian market and bakery Amy recommended were real treats.
Cottage in Old Towne
5 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviewsCITRUS COTTAGE Close to Chapman U & Disneyland
Christina was very responsive and accommodating with our stay. We stayed at the Citrus Cottage for our wedding day weekend and any questions or concerns we had Christina was helpful, straightforward, made great recommendations and just all around friendly. The Citrus Cottage is located in a beautiful neighborhood that’s walking distance from the Orange Circle. We took advantage of enjoying a morning walk down to a local coffee shop in the morning. It’s great area with friendly people greeting you as you walk by. We would highly recommend starting at the Citrus Cottage if you’re a couple looking to get out a town for the weekend or a small family that is on a summer or winter vacation. Thank you, Christina for everything!
Cottage in Old Towne
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviewsThe Orange Peel, a Historic Cottage in Old Town
Steve and Keri, were excellent hosts. Very warm and welcoming. The guest house was charming and we loved how it was decorated. The Halloween decorations outside were great and it was cool to be able to experience the neighborhood decorating contest. The location was perfect for walking to downtown and in close proximity to drive to Laguna and Victoria beaches and Disney. The only issue we had were the beds being more firm then we are used to making it difficult to get a good nights sleep. Once we put a down comforter we found in the closet under us it did the trick and we were able to sleep more comfortably. The guest house is situated directly behind the house by about 10 feet or so which is different setup compared to what we normally stay at. You can see the occupants of the house inside their home while inside the kitchen of guest house or when walking outside their living room windows and vice versa. While quaint, the location of guest house does offer less privacy.
Cottage in Long Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 232 reviewsTrendy Long Beach Cottage in a Quiet Neighborhood
This beautiful home is exactly what I needed. Fully equipped with everything! Games, music, fully stocked kitchen, beautiful decor, comfortable couch and beds, everything was great! I would definitely stay here again!
Cottage in Midway City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviewsHidden Gem Cottage near Disneyland and Beaches
my gf and I spent 4 nights in this clean and cozy cottage.... everything was as described..great easy to find location.. communication with host was excellent...awesome patio...private and quiet. will definitely be calling upon this hidden gem for our next visit
Cottage in Huntington Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews"PRIMO" Beach Cottage 3 blocks to HB Pier!
Better than the description and true to the pictures. Ideal location in HB to shops, beach and restaurants. Yet quiet neighborhood location. What made the experience so special is how easy Mike was to work with from the start to finish. In addition the cottage was probably one of the best stocked rentals I have ever stayed in - they think of everything you would need. While the indoor space is cozy remember you are in HB and the outdoor space was so enjoyable to include a covered porch and a fire pit. We will definitely be returning.
Cottage in Santa Ana
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviewsRelaxing Cottage - minutes from the beach
Everything was great, from check-in to check out! I loved the space with a fireplace, cute walk-in shower and comfy bed. It had everything that you could want! Large TV, refrigerator, microwave, utensils, couch, dining table, and coffee maker. I would highly recommend this place!!!
Cottage in Newport Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviewsCharming Coastal Beach Cottage!
Our family had a great time and loved the location. It’s close to the beach and walkable to restaurants. Having access to the garage was great for parking bikes and storing beach stuff. Kristen was a great host and we would stay here again!
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Santa Monica
Total rentals
10 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$90 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.2K reviews
Wifi availability
10 properties include access to wifi
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Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
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Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, and Santa Monica Bay
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