• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Blue Heron Cottages enjoys a location in San Diego, 3.5 miles from SeaWorld San Diego and 4.9 miles from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge. When staying at Blue Heron Cottages, guests can use private entrance. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine. At the vacation home, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. You can play mini-golf at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and diving are possible within the area, and Blue Heron Cottages offers water sports facilities. Popular points of interest near the vacation home include Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs Beach, and Sunset Cliffs. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 3.1 miles from Blue Heron Cottages.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for San Diego
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  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! I hated to leave. When we arrived the local on site manager was there and assisted me in getting the key as it was our first time. It was nice knowing that if we needed anything he was around. The area was quiet as described and...
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    We love this place! It’s like our home away from home.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Great cottage and location. 5 minute walk to the ocean. Cottage was well appointed and comfortable. We would definitely like to stay here again

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 69 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Denise was born and raised in San Diego. As well, Christopher and Denise are avid dog lovers (we have 7!). PETS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME at Blue Heron Cottages! We love San Diego, know the area well and are happy to share whatever information we can to enhance your stay. Our on site manager, Charlie Malnar, is also a San Deigo local and can help with any questions or recommendations you may need.Blue Heron Cottages is a wonderful choice when planning your next escape to San Diego. At Blue Heron Cottages, we offer personal attention and excellent service.We will strive to make sure your San Diego vacation is an experience you will remember warmly for years to come. You will find our accommodations to be clean, well appointed and comfortably furnished.

Property info

Each of our 6 dog friendly, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom,  cottages offer the same floor plan and appointments. Each sleeps up to 4 adults comfortably.  You will find a queen sized bed in the separate bedroom and, in the living room, a sectional sofa which converts to a VERY comfortable full queen bed. All linens are provided.   The two areas share a jack-and-jill bathroom which can be accessed from either the living room or the bedroom. Each cottage is equipped with 4 sets of towels, including beach towels.   Amenities include a fully equipped, chef inspiring kitchen with gas range and full size refrigerator. We provide Britta Water Filters so bring a reusable water bottle.  Both the living room and bedroom have SmartTVs equipped with Amazon FireSticks giving access to  Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Pandora, and various other entertainment Applications.    Additionally, we provide complementary, beach cruisers, boogie and surf boards, beach chairs, small coolers and sand toys for your use.     All of our cottages open on to a lovely, fenced-in courtyard.  Enjoy the large shared courtyard under the gazebo listening to the wild local parrots as they go about their day.  Barbecue with f...

Neighborhood info

We are located close to all San Diego attractions in the greatest little neighborhood: Ocean Beach This area has a wonderful community feeling, very peaceful and eclectic, and NOT very touristy.  You are very close to all the main San Diego tourist attractions, easily within 10-20 minutes by car. We are located 10 min from Sea World, 20 min from the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Petco Park (home of the Padres). Legoland is 30 min away, and Disneyland is only 1.5 hours up the coast.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Blue Heron Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Bar crawls
    • Beach
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Mini golf
    • Snorkeling
      Off-site
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Front Desk Services
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Blue Heron Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 4 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Blue Heron Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    License number: 519637, 519638, 519639, 519640, 608101, 613441, STR-00727L, STR-00734L, STR-00741L, STR-00912L, STR-01058L, STR-01059L

    FAQs about Blue Heron Cottages

    • Blue Heron Cottages can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Blue Heron Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Blue Heron Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Blue Heron Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Beach
      • Bar crawls

    • The prices at Blue Heron Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Blue Heron Cottages is 5.6 miles from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Blue Heron Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.