On the beach.Your stay at this Huntington Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Huntington Beach Beaches and Huntington Dog Beach. Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Huntington Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Huntington Beach Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Irvine Transportation Center - 24 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
HQ Gastropub - 3 min drive
Del Taco - 2 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
Huntington Beach Beer Co. - 3 min drive
Pacific Hideaway - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Surf City Beach Cottage - 2 Short Blocks To Beach. Quiet Downtown HB Location.
Enjoy modern amenities in a classic beach cottage setting. Ideal for one or two families to share, or for a relaxing couples retreat. This beach cottage is beautifully decorated and captures the casual beach lifestyle of Huntington Beach, California. Surf City Beach Cottage is in a perfect location only two short blocks from the beach on one of the most peaceful and beautiful streets downtown. In this area of downtown there are mostly newer homes and the neighborhood is very friendly. The HB Pier and Main Street restaurants and shops are only minutes away. For dog lovers, dog beach is also two short blocks away and extends North up the coast for over a mile.
At Surf City Beach Cottage we are committed to providing our guests with all the comforts of home and an overall vacation experience that reflects excellence in every way. Kick off your flip flops after a day at the beach, relax and enjoy your new home away from home.
Property manager
Michelle Johnson
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,820 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Surf City Beach Cottage - 2 Short Blocks To Beach. Quiet Downtown HB Location. Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Molly D.
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My happy place
We love this beach cottage! It is a quiet neighborhood where everyone is friendly. We love sitting on the front patio in the afternoons & evening. Three streets down is the best fish taco place. The beds are comfy & the house gives an overall zen vibe. The owners are great and it was a treat to have the cleaners come twice during our stay. The garage also has everything you could need for the beach. We will definitely come back.
Molly D.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Carole I.
Sep 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
HB
Great location and amenities
Carole I.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David S.
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Second year staying as good as first time.
Such a great location for an extended stay. Easy walk to dog beach, easy bike ride to pier and downtown restaurants. Owners very responsive to questions and needs, though those are few. Great neighbors as well.
David S.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stuart V.
Feb 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
Clean home, lots of amenities, prime location, plenty of nearby shops and restaurants. Owners very responsive to any needs. Having access to garage for vehicle was an added bonus. I highly recommend this property.
Stuart V.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian E.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Surf city cottage
Excellent choice for a family summer vacation. Would book again. Nice neighbors too!
Brian E.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David S.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet location close to beach
Having stayed one block off Main Street two years ago were looking for a quieter location and this delivered. Very walkable to beach and an easy bike ride to the pier or main street (1 mile). Owners very quick to answer inquiries. Looking forward to next year!
David S.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy I.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Our stay could not have been better! The house is even better than the pictures, lots of space for family to spread out. Location is excellent, quiet and super friendly neighborhood, but walking distance to all the action for the adult children to have fun as well! Loved it, thank you both for having us❤️
Tammy I.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ingrid E.
Jun 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great short term rental experience for family during home remodel
Surf City Beach Cottage and its hosts make Surf City livin' easy! The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to make an amazing dinner - crock pots, blenders, serving dishes, you name it. The oversized dining room table is perfect for family game nights - there's a cabinet full of 'em! The living room couch is gigantic and perfect for lounging while watching the provided Apple TV, cable TV or DVDs. The three generous bedrooms offer comfortable beds and tons of closet space. With a full size washer and dryer, two car garage and beautiful outdoor living spaces, what's not to love? Being walking distance to dog beach was the icing on the cake! Having a safe and well appointed place to stay during our chaotic home renovation was priceless, thank you for hosting us!
Ingrid E.
Stayed 86 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
William W.
Jan 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great location
A short walk to the the beach. Nicely appointed property. Try the donut shop on 17th and the Corner Market on 11th. Downtown is a little further, but a pleasant walk.
William W.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rich R.
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Fun
My wife, dog and I enjoyed 3 months on Huntington Beach. We actually extended our stay twice. Very responsive owners. The back patio and front porch were nice places to hang out. Well-stocked kitchen and beach toys. Spacious garage with bikes, beach chairs, boogie boards.
The location was great, 3 blocks to the beach, then dog beach another 2 block north. Main Street downtown just a mile away. Close to all and yet a quiet area. Easy parking.
At some point, the house could use a few updates: range, TVs, cushions, but everything worked and we very much enjoyed our stay. We hope to be back:) Thx!!!
Rich R.
Stayed 106 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Catherine F.
May 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We were in this property for nearly 9 months while our new house was built. The owners were so prompt to fix any minor thing that broke, the place as always professionally cleaned and the neighbors were so wonderful with our little kids. Cannot say enough nice things about our stay.
Catherine F.
Stayed 231 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Leith A., Kuwait, Kuwait
Aug 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! as advertised
Had a wonderful time in our second home. The house was fully stocked with everything you need in terms of amenities and we stayed a month. We cooked a lot and the kitchen was perfect for that. We hung out as a family on the back porch during the morning and day and late afternoon and evening on the front porch. Great breeze from the ocean two blocks away. Huge washer dryer just right for our family size. Bikes and beach gear was at our disposable. Neighborhood bar was a blast and the beach and Main street were fun to hang out at. I would come back to this place again sometime.
Leith A.
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
Jul 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at this property
The owners are fantastic and very attentive.
Kevin H.
Stayed 40 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Debra S., Huntington Beach CA
May 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
This is a great property. It was a quiet area. We enjoyed our stay here. Very clean and well-maintained.
Debra S.
Stayed 44 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Craig D.
Oct 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Surf City Beach Cottage
The perfect location for a relaxing vacation. We love the neighborhood and the easy access to everything. This home has everything you need to just sit back and enjoy your stay. Eric and Michelle were always quick to respond to any questions. We had a great stay.
Craig D.
Stayed 119 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
Jun 2, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!
Incredible!!!
Brian B.
Stayed 94 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Craig D.
Oct 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer in Huntington Beach
For us, this property is excellent! The house is clean and well appointed; is close to the beautiful beach and Pacific Ocean; is close to town; is close to Dog Beach; accepts our pups so that they can travel with us, and the owners are very responsive. The weather is usually great and the scenery is always great. We are already looking forward to our visit to Huntington Beach and this property in 2020.
Craig and Pat
Craig D.
Stayed 106 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
May 19, 2019
Great place!
Wonderful home away from home. Fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, down to the wagon to pull all your gear to the beach. Michelle and Eric are super helpful too.
Sarah J.
Stayed 50 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 9, 2019
Sunshine, warmth and best beach in USA.
Stayed here for the 2nd year this winter and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The cottage is comfortable with lovely outside areas and 2 blocks to beach. My two dogs love the dog beach. Owner/managers are very accessible and responsive to any requests. Recommend this property highly.
Verified traveller
Stayed 67 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
William W.
Jan 22, 2019
Great location
Easy access to downtown and the beach. There’s a great little pastry shop on 17th and Orange and a nice little breakfast place further down Orange on 11th. Lots of activity downtown with lots of restaurants and bars. Check out Avila’s for Mexican.
William W.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Craig D.
Oct 9, 2018
This property is in a great location, well stocked/equipped, clean and competitively priced.
Huntington Beach is a relaxing community located on some of the best beaches in California with many other activities easily accessible. This property is located just 2 short blocks to the beautiful beach and Pacific Ocean. It is also located in the "numbered streets" area of Huntington Beach and which have a unique style and quietness. The house is well appointed and arranged and very comfortable and comes with plenty of off-street parking. Plenty of non-beach activities are accessible, as well as various shopping venues.
We especially enjoy the fantastic weather, the long walks on the miles of beach paths and the various roof top wine bars. An extra plus this year was the portable AC unit for those few days when the weather may get above the high 70's. We plan to stay here again in 2019.
Craig/Pat September 2018
Craig D.
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kim O.
Aug 12, 2018
Perfect Summer Beach Getaway
We just returned from our 6 week vacation at the Surf City Beach Cottage. This darling 3 bedroom home was ideally located just over 2 short blocks from the beach and a bike ride away from the action of Main Street and Pacific City. The home itself is well stocked with everything you may need. We loved that 4 bikes were provided as well as beach toys.
The owners are locals and super responsive to questions or issues with regard to the property. We hope to visit again and highly recommend this property!
Kim O.
Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ana C.
Jul 11, 2018
our second home
Staying at surf city beach cottage was very helpful and accommodating. We were renovating our bathrooms and we needed a home to stay at that was close to ours. Perfect location, just a few streets away. We had to extend our stay a few times. Michelle and Eric were happy to do so. Michelle is attentive and friendly. The cottage has everything you need, clean, cozy and cute as well.
Ana C.
Stayed 82 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 9, 2018
Lovely home and location
We stayed at this property for the month of March 2018 to avoid the Minnesota winter. Very pleasant home with all the necessary accessories. Michelle responded promptly to requests. The location was perfect for us. Close to famous Huntington Beach and downtown was a walkable distance. It was so much fun to enjoy the outside and my dogs love the dog beach. Plan to come again in 2019.
Verified traveller
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
Feb 25, 2018
Saved the day and enjoyed the stay
Unfortunate circumstances led us looking for a temporary home quickly and boy did we hit the jackpot! Gorgeous inside and out, just two blocks to the beach, couple of blocks over from dog beach. We slept to the sounds of the waves and while our home was being gutted and rebuilt, we found refuge in this wonderful place for 5 weeks. Turnkey ready, we didn't want for a thing and the owners made sure that we had no worries while we were there. The Master bedroom and Master bath are huge, the other bedrooms were just perfect for us. The spa-like shower in the Master bath just added to the comfort we felt being in this house. The garage is enormous and it was nice not to have to park on the street, even though there was plenty of room to do so and the neighborhood seemed really safe. Could not have asked for nicer hosts - they fully accommodated our every request. Thank you, Eric and Michelle!