Mermaid Cottage By The Sea
House in San Clemente, CA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome to your home away from home at our Mermaid Cottage by the Sea. This San Clemente gem is located within walking distance to all the area’s best beaches and is sure to make a splash with lasting memories created with your closest family and friends.
Recently updated, the Mermaid Cottage is designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. The second-floor great room is the center of it all – a 75” television with soundbar is the perfect spot for a movie night in with enough seating to gather the entire family around and soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. Just off the great room is a patio overlooking the back yard, with bistro seating for two – and a quiet place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail.
The great room opens directly to the kitchen and dining area and is the perfect open-concept space for entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, Viking gas cooktop, double ovens, French door refrigerator, and dishwasher is nicely appointed to meet all your culinary needs. Planning on having a few friends over for dinner? Be sure to chill that bottle of Rosé in the wine fridge for the perfect temp.
The large dining table has seating for nine, with three additional seats at the kitchen bar for a total seating capacity of 12. The sitting area adjacent to the dining room is the perfect place to relax next to the fire on chilly nights and mornings.
The light and bright primary suite is the perfect respite from a busy day by the sea. The king-sized bed with crisp white linens and down comforter will ensure you drift off into a quiet slumber each night. The charming bay window lets in ample sunlight during the day, with window shades for calm when desired. The en-suite bathroom with double vanity, shower, and fresh spa towels offers additional privacy.
There are three additional bedrooms in the home to keep guests comfortable and relaxed. The first bedroom features a queen bed with access to the hallway bathroom, single vanity and shower, and has sliding door access to the backyard. The second guest bedroom includes a queen-sized bed, and access to an attached bathroom with a single vanity, and a tub with shower combo. The third guest bedroom is a perfect place for the youngest guests of the group and consists of a twin-over-full bunkbed with an additional twin trundle to sleep up to four. The bunk suite also features access to a shared bathroom.
The beautiful backyard is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. Fire up the grill and enjoy the cool ocean breeze while dining al fresco year-round, with dining seating for eight. Enjoy your evening sitting around the outdoor firepit with seating for all as you soak in the salty air in the private backyard. For the youngest guests, the tree house, swing, and outdoor games are sure to be the star of this home.
Just a short walk from the cottage is access to several area beaches. Don’t be a fish out of water! Take advantage of the beautiful coastline of the California Riviera during your stay. If you aren’t in the mood to walk to the beach, no problem. All area beaches provide public parking.
The cottage also comes with additional entertainment amenities, including outdoor games (cornhole, croquette, bocce ball, and football), a full-size ping pong table located in the garage, two bikes, chairs, umbrellas, towels, and an assortment of beach items and toys to make the most of your vacation.
There is also plenty to explore in the immediate area. Downtown San Clemente and the San Clemente Pier are a 5-minute drive from the home, with endless options for fun, relaxation and gourmet dining. The Orange County area is home to art and historical sites that are worth exploring. For some family fun, Disneyland, Legoland, Seaworld, the San Diego Zoo, and more are all within a 1-hour drive from the house.
**Guest is required to sign our rental contract prior to receiving access to the house.
City of San Clemente permit #: STLU-315290
Recently updated, the Mermaid Cottage is designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. The second-floor great room is the center of it all – a 75” television with soundbar is the perfect spot for a movie night in with enough seating to gather the entire family around and soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. Just off the great room is a patio overlooking the back yard, with bistro seating for two – and a quiet place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail.
The great room opens directly to the kitchen and dining area and is the perfect open-concept space for entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, Viking gas cooktop, double ovens, French door refrigerator, and dishwasher is nicely appointed to meet all your culinary needs. Planning on having a few friends over for dinner? Be sure to chill that bottle of Rosé in the wine fridge for the perfect temp.
The large dining table has seating for nine, with three additional seats at the kitchen bar for a total seating capacity of 12. The sitting area adjacent to the dining room is the perfect place to relax next to the fire on chilly nights and mornings.
The light and bright primary suite is the perfect respite from a busy day by the sea. The king-sized bed with crisp white linens and down comforter will ensure you drift off into a quiet slumber each night. The charming bay window lets in ample sunlight during the day, with window shades for calm when desired. The en-suite bathroom with double vanity, shower, and fresh spa towels offers additional privacy.
There are three additional bedrooms in the home to keep guests comfortable and relaxed. The first bedroom features a queen bed with access to the hallway bathroom, single vanity and shower, and has sliding door access to the backyard. The second guest bedroom includes a queen-sized bed, and access to an attached bathroom with a single vanity, and a tub with shower combo. The third guest bedroom is a perfect place for the youngest guests of the group and consists of a twin-over-full bunkbed with an additional twin trundle to sleep up to four. The bunk suite also features access to a shared bathroom.
The beautiful backyard is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. Fire up the grill and enjoy the cool ocean breeze while dining al fresco year-round, with dining seating for eight. Enjoy your evening sitting around the outdoor firepit with seating for all as you soak in the salty air in the private backyard. For the youngest guests, the tree house, swing, and outdoor games are sure to be the star of this home.
Just a short walk from the cottage is access to several area beaches. Don’t be a fish out of water! Take advantage of the beautiful coastline of the California Riviera during your stay. If you aren’t in the mood to walk to the beach, no problem. All area beaches provide public parking.
The cottage also comes with additional entertainment amenities, including outdoor games (cornhole, croquette, bocce ball, and football), a full-size ping pong table located in the garage, two bikes, chairs, umbrellas, towels, and an assortment of beach items and toys to make the most of your vacation.
There is also plenty to explore in the immediate area. Downtown San Clemente and the San Clemente Pier are a 5-minute drive from the home, with endless options for fun, relaxation and gourmet dining. The Orange County area is home to art and historical sites that are worth exploring. For some family fun, Disneyland, Legoland, Seaworld, the San Diego Zoo, and more are all within a 1-hour drive from the house.
**Guest is required to sign our rental contract prior to receiving access to the house.
City of San Clemente permit #: STLU-315290
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of San Clemente, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Good
4.0
The Beach house is very nice with lots of things to do. We enjoyed the close walk to the wonderful Beach. All the needed equipment for beach was included for our group of 8.
The only down side was unfortunately the whole week the neighbor was having construction work from 8AM to 5PM next door and the sound of masonry saw was very loud all day. Some of us had to be on-line during couple of days and the loud sound made it hard to relax and enjoy.
5.0
Four generations from two families.
4.0
Our family enjoyed staying here immensely! Home was clean, well stocked and comfortable!
5.0
The house was beautiful in an excellent residential neighborhood. However if anyone has mobility issues, the stairs from the street to the beach are quite steep and may pose an issue.
4.0
The location is amazing! Short walk to the beach. You will need to walk down a VERY steep stairway followed by a sand trail that is slippery. I wouldn’t recommended this location of walking to the beach with young children, older people, or out of shape people.
The neighborhood is beautiful! Each house is so unique.
With this rental being in a neighborhood… the neighbors are not friendly at all and do not like that there is a VRBO near them so they were not nice.
There is VERY LITTLE AND TIGHT parking. We have and truck and suburban and were unable to park them both in the driveway and there was not any available parking when my husband arrived. He parked halfway on the driveway and halfway on the walking path to the house to unload our luggage. The neighbors instantly took photos of his parking and sent to the owner of the house. I would not recommend bringing full size vehicles to this property.
The house was very clean and well stocked. I would recommended the owners purchasing new cookware.The teffelon pans were beat up! To the point of us not wanting to use them.
Puzzles had MANY missing pieces.
The bbq had issues when we got there but property manager was able to get fixed.
Overall a great house for large family. But needs some TLC. We will most likely NOT be staying here again because of the vibes the neighbors gave us. They seemed very annoyed and grumpy that we were there.
This was our 2nd time staying here. Last time was a better experience.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was fabulous! Enough room for our group with many separate spaces and nicely appointed! Great location!!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful stay at this house! We love San Clemente and grew up here so we were so happy to find this gem next to Lost Winds! Wonderful property, cozy features, and thoughtful amenities. We hope to stay here again!
5.0
Had a wonderful time at the house. Steps to the beach. Perfect SC spot. We will be back!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time at the Mermaid Cottage by the Sea. My family and my husband and I were there for my stepson's wedding and the house was the perfect size for the seven of us! It was clean and beautifully decorated! It was within walking distance to the beach and was perfectly located from all if our weddings events. We even managed to fit in a couple of days in Disneyland! Only a 15-20 minute drive!! The management staff couldn't have been nicer and were great to work with! I left my phone at the house, and I live on the East Coast. I contacted the property manager, Jordan, and he was wonderful! He shipped my phone right back to me and I had it within a few days!! It was such a memorable trip!! The Mermaid Cottage by the Sea did not disappoint!!
5.0
Loved our stay here! We had plenty of room for our large family. Kids loved the backyard and garage ping pong. Great location for us for our trips to the beach, and visits to Disney and Legoland. Would recommend!!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Super easy check in/out. Kitchen was spectacular and back yard great for kids. Garage was easy for storing surf boards and bikes. Only negative was not super easy to walk to beach down steep long steps to beach. T street and San Clemente state beach still a super quick drive.
5.0
Worked perfectly for our family. Wonderful memories!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Cottage. It was clean and offered lots of room for us all to be comfortable. (3 bathrooms!) We started our week off with a very wet hurricane but luckily it didn't linger and we had sunny nice weather the rest of our stay. The house had lots of beach essentials and toys. We used them all. Our 2 year old granddaughter was happy to have some sand toys. Flying in from out of state, one can't bring chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, coolers, boogie boards etc. Yet all those really are 'necessary' for a beach vacation. Management was very easy to work with and I could recommend this house to others.
5.0
It was a lovely home. I enjoyed it and would return .
5.0
We loved the cozy yet spacious layout this home offered in the beachside community of San Clemente. Every room was immaculate and decorated with style. The location was excellent. We hope to visit again soon!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
San Clemente is a beautiful place to make new memories. Thank you for hosting us at the Mermaid Cottage. We especially enjoyed the personal touches making it a cozy stay; the outdoor spaces to relax and games provided; the charming neighborhood; being walking distance to the beach and a short drive to plenty of shopping and dining. We’d love to be able to return to San Clemente and this lovely home.
5.0
What a wonderful property. It's as clean and beautiful as it is stated. We girls had such a wonderful time here and will definitely return. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us.
5.0
Just Perfect
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I rented this for family in town for my daughter's wedding. Although I never spent more than 30 minutes in the home, I was very impressed on the size, the upgrades, the cleanliness and the decor. My family was delighted with it inside and out. The backyard is wonderful too! The Sand and Surf contact I was working with, Jordan, went above and beyond to make the experience seamless and was great to work with.
5.0
Excellent stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time in SAN Clemente. The house lived up to its photos. Plenty of room for everyone. Everything you need in a house was provided. Beds were extremely comfortable. Would definitely stay here again
5.0
Can't wait to go back!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
You never know what you are going to get when renting a house. This property is everything advertised plus more! A short walk to the beach (a 2 & 3 year old was able to make it), great neighborhood, great house, great backyard. We loved our stay and will go back! We had 5 adults and 5 young kids.
5.0
Beach haven
This place met all our expectations. Loved the Dutch door with sea breezes welcoming us to relax, breathe and put our feet up. Enjoyed ping pong and fire pit.
5.0
We felt so welcome
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very comfortable at the house and couldn’t be happier with our choice. The house was super clean, sparking, bright and very well appointed.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very comfortable at the house and couldn’t be happier with our choice. The house was super clean, sparking, bright and very well appointed.
5.0
Great relaxing vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay at the Mermaid Cottage was sod wonderful. We were in town for 5 days for our son's wedding at Casa Romantica and the Mermaid Cottage was a clean and quiet get away from the crazy celebrations! Everything is the house made us feel at home, and it was clean, quiet and very comfortable. We will stay there again if we are in town!
5.0
Fantastic Vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family and I truly enjoyed 5 amazing days at this house. The house was spotless, had comfortable beds, big kitchen, and close to the beach. What else could you ask for! We can't wait to come back. Loved staying in San Clemente.
5.0
Mermaid Cottage by the Sea
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely great home and would stay here again. Well furnished, clean, great backyard, great location only 2 blocks from beach entrance. Management was super responsive, kind and helpful.
4.0
Home Owners and Property were Great but property management was terrible
Our stay started off rocky as the property management did not have the house cleaned and ready when we arrived on time. Also, property management did not provide good customer service as they rarely answered the phone.
The owners were amazing and really helped make our trip wonderful! They helped us problem solve and make it right. The home is beautiful and had plenty of room for all 10 of us. I loved how much storage the kitchen had for us, as we cooked all of our meals. The backyard and fire pit were really nice. The beach was close by and we spent most of our week there or at the house. We would go back as we really loved our week at this house.
1.0
Terrible management, zero privacy
Had this place for a week and a family bbq one day here and they kept sending management company to come in house and count how many people our family had. Would definitely pass on this place. Zero privacy, mediocre accommodations, very very bad floor plan, terrible communication/service.
5.0
Top Notch VRBO
Very warm and inviting to guests. The tree house and fire pit was a hit for all. And playing ping pong 🏓 was an unexpected delight!!!!! Thank you so much!!! We will cherish these memories forever. This home is a gift that will keep on giving!! 😊
5.0
Great place and neighborhood too. Close to everything.
Had a great time visiting with friends. Enjoyed San Clemente and nearby Dana Point. Nice place and great neighborhood.
5.0
stay
as expected-excellent
5.0
Great Beach Stay!
We had a great time at Steve and Lynne’s house. The house was just as described. Clean, comfortable beds, plenty of comfy furniture, a wonderful backyard and close to the beach. A wonderful time. Strongly recommend.
5.0
Fabulous stay!
This home is great. Great location, great sleeping arrangements, great kitchen, great yard, great hosts! You won’t be disappointed.
5.0
We Love This House!
We first stayed here in 2019 with our 5 adult children. When we decided to once again gather for a week with our family, everyone immediately indicated that they wanted to return to San Clemente and this house. The location of the house to the beach and town is wonderful! And the house more then met our needs - it actually went way beyond once again.
My guess is that we’ll be back again in 2-3 years! It couldn’t have been better!!!
5.0
Family Beach Getaway
This charming property was perfect for our extended family get-together. We stayed four days with two of our adult children and their spouses, plus one almost three year year old grandson. The rooming situation was perfect. Each couple had their own bathroom, and the gathering spaces (kitchen and great room) were spacious enough to accommodate all of us at once. We especially enjoyed the backyard with the gas grill and firepit. Our grandson especially loved the swing and treehouse (on our watch, of course!) The beach is a short walk, but be prepared for the trek down (and up) the stairs and somewhat steep dirt incline. You could always drive to the pier, but you'll have to deal with parking and the crowds. We preferred to deal with the hike and have an uncrowded beach. One highlight of our trip was renting a Duffy boat (electric boat) in Newport harbor (reserved ahead of time) for a sunset cruise around Newport Bay, wine and charcuterie board in tow. Beautiful!
We will gladly stay here again, next time I can get all my family off at the same time. Thanks Lynne & Steve!
5.0
Fantastic stay
This was the perfect vacation experience for us grandparents, two daughters, one son in law, and three grandsons, 16, 12, and 4. The home was lovely and spacious in its design with nice backyard, firepit, etc. We could walk to the beach. House contained everything we needed. Sea Breeze host Michael was there early and handled everything very well. Highly recommend this lovely home in a quiet, up scale neighborhood.
5.0
Beach Vacation
Perfect place for our San Clemente vacation.
5.0
California Family vacation
We wanted a central location because our son lives in Dana Pointe. The property was everything they said it was and more. Beds were very comfortable and there was enough space for everyone to spread out. The backyard was very nice and we spent many nights by the fire pit enjoying the balmy weather. Will definitely come back here again. Also located next to San Clemente Pier and we were able to walk down there and shop at the stores and ate at Fishermans Bar and Restaurant
5.0
Beautiful Clean Comfortable
Property was clean, comfortable and close enough to the beach.
Minor rooms for improvement:
1. Should change their process to self check-in.
2. Be clear with quiet time rule.
3. Provide enough kitchen & bathroom supplies (instead of the little necessities-nail polish remover, mini neutrogena, etc. in the bathrooms)
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in San Clemente?
The average price for a rental in San Clemente is $378 per night. This rental is $659 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea. Enjoy the water!
Is Mermaid Cottage By The Sea pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mermaid Cottage By The Sea?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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