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Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat - San Diego - Patio
Ocean Beach Garden Cottage - Cozy Coastal Retreat
Point Loma
9.9Wonderful(47)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$380+
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Cozy Pacific Beach Cottage w/Bikes, Private Yard & Entrance - San Diego - Kitchen
Cozy Pacific Beach Cottage w/Bikes, Private Yard & Entrance
Pacific Beach
9.1Wonderful(93)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$296+
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Surf and Sand Beach Bungalow, the ultimate surfer escape. - San Diego - Beach
Surf and Sand Beach Bungalow, the ultimate surfer escape.
La Jolla
10Wonderful(3)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$377+
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La Jolla Cottage - San Diego - Beach
La Jolla Cottage
La Jolla
8.1Very good(16)
Cottage
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$340+
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Cozy Cottage. 3 Bedrooms with private patio. - San Diego - Living room
Cozy Cottage. 3 Bedrooms with private patio.
Pacific Beach
8.9Very good(19)
Cottage
$448+
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Pet-friendly San Diego Gem w/ Patio & Grill - San Diego - Patio
Pet-friendly San Diego Gem w/ Patio & Grill
North Park
8.9Very good(49)
Cottage
$157+
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Indigo By Avantstay Sleek & Charming Home 2 Blks From Bay w/ Hot Tub! - San Diego - Dining room
Indigo By Avantstay Sleek & Charming Home 2 Blks From Bay w/ Hot Tub!
Pacific Beach
9.6Wonderful(23)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$696+
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Rockaway Cottage - San Diego - Living room
Rockaway Cottage
Mission Bay
8.6Very good(7)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$540+
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Avalon II by Avantstay Chic & Stylish San Diego Condo w/ Vibrant Interiors - San Diego - Bedroom
Avalon II by Avantstay Chic & Stylish San Diego Condo w/ Vibrant Interiors
Midtown
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$317+
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Luxe San Diego Getaway w/ Pool & Ocean Views - San Diego - Lobby
Luxe San Diego Getaway w/ Pool & Ocean Views
Ocean View Hills
10Wonderful(5)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$840+
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Blocks To The Beach! Ocean Beach Oasis! - San Diego - Bedroom
Blocks To The Beach! Ocean Beach Oasis!
Ocean Beach
8.8Very good(15)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$229+
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Point View Luxe by Avantstay 5BR Coastal Stay w/ En-suites & Kitchen - San Diego - Living room
Point View Luxe by Avantstay 5BR Coastal Stay w/ En-suites & Kitchen
San Diego, CA
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$717+
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3bd Little Italy Cottage A++ Location - San Diego - Living room
3bd Little Italy Cottage A++ Location
Bankers Hill
8.9Very good(14)
Cottage
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$429+
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Sea Star Private Cottage - San Diego - Bedroom
Sea Star Private Cottage
Pacific Beach
9.8Wonderful(36)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$200+
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1/2 Mi to Balboa Park: Cottage w/ Private Yard! - San Diego - Kitchen
1/2 Mi to Balboa Park: Cottage w/ Private Yard!
South Park
9.8Wonderful(13)
Cottage
$370+
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OB Cottage w outdoor patio / 3 min to the beach - San Diego - Kitchen
OB Cottage w outdoor patio / 3 min to the beach
Ocean Beach
8.7Very good(17)
Cottage
Free Wi-Fi
$263+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s Insights for cottages in San Diego

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in San Diego with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest cottage rates in San Diego?

Cottages are cheapest in San Diego in January, with average rates of $78/night. In comparison, September is the most expensive month, with prices at $392/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a cottage in San Diego?

Saturday offers the lowest rates in San Diego, with an average nightly price of $175/night. The highest prices are found on Sunday, with average rates at $569/night.

Which neighbourhood do KAYAK users most love to book their cottage in San Diego?

The most popular neighbourhood in San Diego among KAYAK users to search for a cottage is La Jolla, with an average price of $257. Sands Of La Jolla, La Jolla Cove Suites, and La Jolla Shores Hotel rank among the highest-rated hotels in La Jolla.

How early should you book a cottage in San Diego?

Book at least 46 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San Diego cottage.

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High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

January
September
$271
$222
Cheapest month to stay with an average 67% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 66% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding San Diego vacation rental deals

  • For the cheapest cottage rental in San Diego, try to visit during the low season and outside of main travel peaks. The cheapest rates can be found in January and August.
  • The cheapest night of the week to rent a cottage in San Diego is Saturday. On the other hand, the most expensive is Sunday.

FAQs when Booking a cottage in San Diego

  • How much is a cottage rental for a week in San Diego?

    The average price for a weekly San Diego cottage rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $1,800 ($257/night). Though this can obviously vary depending on the time of year of your stay and when you make the booking.

  • How much is a cottage rental for a month in San Diego?

    The average price for a monthly San Diego cottage rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $7,137 ($238/night).

Where to stay in San Diego?

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