[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach. Family-friendly vacation home in La Jolla with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77107400/77107373/b8e37256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77107400/77107373/47c12920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77107400/77107373/a4ed33fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77107400/77107373/ebd52432.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77107400/77107373/b1d3508a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of La Jolla, Bette's Family Retreat is perfectly situated near famous Windansea Beach. This charming property features two units: a 3-bedroom beach house with an open floor plan and a cozy bungalow above the garage, both newly renovated with modern touches. Together they share a spacious backyard ideal for evening barbecues. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121950 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach. Bette's Family Retreat is conveniently located just blocks from the famous Windansea Beach. This property has a total of 2 units that your family can share. Our Bette's Beach House, which is a 3 bedroom and 2.5 bath home, recently renovated with an open floor plan which is great for families. The 2nd unit is located above the garage, our unit "Bette's Bungalow". This unit is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated with modern touches. Together these units share a large back yard with cafe lights, great for evening BBQ's. Come relax in these newly remodeled properties, and enjoy all that La Jolla has to offer. Perfectly located, you can start your mornings off with a quick five minute walk down to La Jolla's most famous and beautiful beach, Windansea Beach or stroll up to one of the local restaurants and grab breakfast and a cup of coffee. Or, drive a mile up the road and spend the day enjoying all of the famous shopping and restaurants of the La Jolla Village. Bed Layout: Front House (Bette's Beach House): Master Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Guest Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds Back Living Room: Queen Size Pull-Out Couch Apartment Above Garage (Bette's Bungalow): Bedroom: Queen Bed Living Room: Queen Size Pull-Out Couch Parking: Driveway parking for 3 cars and additional street parking for additional cars. No Pet's Allowed ABOUT THE AREA: La Jolla is another San Diego neighborhood exuding a Mediterranean village atmosphere. La Jolla Shores' picturesque sandy beach runs north from La Jolla Cove and offers great snorkeling and scuba diving. Known for its galleries, shops, restaurants and the highly scenic coastline, La Jolla is also home to branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego. To the north of La Jolla is Torrey Pines, home to the Torrey Pines Golf Course, one of the nation's finest public golf courses and the site of the Farmers Insurance Open in late January or early February. Located around the course is the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which offers paths and rock outcroppings to hike on as you make your way to pristine and often empty beaches. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: This is a NON-SMOKING home. This includes outside areas. Maximum Occupancy is strictly enforced. This property has a maximum occupancy of 12 (Including Children) Due to the moderate coastal climate, this apartment (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning. This apartment sits behind another home that is also a vacation rental. Please respect your surrounding neighbors. Our rental agreement includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy and/or parties. Evictions are strictly enforced if at any time our guests choose to disregard this rule. No Pet's Allowed Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting with La Jolla Vacation Rentals CA. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,950 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44280000/44275100/44275009/7f01164a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean 3 Blocks \* Prof Design \* AC \* 2 Levels Beach Barber Tract - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=44275009&PinnedHotelID=44275009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102744500/102744453/b4fde226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Breakers 3 | 5BR Walk to Beach + Rooftop Views Beach Barber Tract - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=102744453&PinnedHotelID=102744453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113901000/113901000/9422e3c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean views, steps to beach, AC downstairs, family Village of La Jolla - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=113901000&PinnedHotelID=113901000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45814800/45814725/03fbc998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Valencia by AvantStay | Entertainers Dream w/ Outdoor Kitchen, Spa & Views La Jolla - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.0 Wonderful 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=45814725&PinnedHotelID=45814725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92180000/92170200/92170133/45e74098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shores Villa - Spa, AC, Dream Backyard, Pet Friendly, Parking, Fire Pit & Massive Private Yard La Jolla Shores - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=92170133&PinnedHotelID=92170133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65480000/65478100/65478069/62b271d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ranch Style, Private Home Near La Jolla Shores - Walk to dining, shops, beach Hidden Valley - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=65478069&PinnedHotelID=65478069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118270000/118264900/118264848/8a438b76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The 357 Beach Pad, Renovated, Refined, Steps from the Surf! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 607601, STR-02215L ### Property is also known as 413738 ## About the area Located in Beach Barber Tract, a neighborhood in La Jolla, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach, while Belmont Park and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Waterfront Park, or check out an event or a game at Petco Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our La Jolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Jolla.dx6126584) [View more Vacation homes in La Jolla](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Jolla-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6126584-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.83152%2C-117.27429&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q3QqAjmKDVl_ojbDRcpW-KGB0J0=) La Jolla, CA ### What's nearby - Windansea Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - La Jolla Tide Pools - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - La Jolla Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Birch Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.8 km ### Getting around - Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 9 min drive - San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive - San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Taco Stand - ‬12 min walk - ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬13 min walk - ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬12 min walk - ‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬12 min walk - ‪Rigoberto's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach. located? > This family-friendly La Jolla vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Windansea Beach, La Jolla Tide Pools, and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. La Jolla Cove is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bette's Family Retreat: Bring the whole family and walk to the Beach. 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect bungalow We loved this property. Great layout for group with 3 bathrooms! Could spread out and have room for everyone. The back apartment was perfect too. ##### Susan B. 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