Cottage by the Sea. Charming two bedroom, two full bath front unit in CDM.

Best VRBO we have ever stayed in. Tonya and Jim were not only so personable but we had a few hiccups in our reservation (all my fault) and they were absolutely accommodating, amazing and personable! Can’t wait to rent again!! Thank you!!

Tony and Jim our top notch hosts with a beautiful property in the heart of CDM. We have never been welcomed in such a nice way at a VRBO. They had welcome gifts and refreshments tailored just for us and our Labrador retriever. House is great for a couple with a dog. We also hosted couples on the weekends and the house was perfect for up to 4. Very well stocked with anything you may need. We will be back!

I had a very enjoyable stay. What few things required attention, during my stay, were immediately tended to by Tonya & Jim. The neighborhood is charming & the house was very comfortable. Lots of care has been put into making this place very enjoyable for guests.

Great location, lovely property with great amenities.

After a long drive from Texas to CA with our dog the Cottage by the Sea immediately immersed our family in the charm of CDM. The owners made sure every detail was arranged perfectly. Music, lighting, special treats for us and for our dog and comfortable bedding were well thought through and just scratched the surface off all the attention to detail the owners put in to this property. Flowers in every room and decor that allows you to melt your cares away. We enjoyed lounging by the fire pit that was a special touch. CDM was so welcoming and we look forward to returning. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We had the most amazing stay at this cute cottage! We were able to meet Tonya and she had snacks waiting for us along with a set of sweet beach toys for the kids. The cottage had absolutely everything we could possibly need during our stay and was decorated beautifully. The fresh flowers were a special touch and very much appreciated. Checking in and out of the cottage was easy.We can’t wait to return.

We chose the perfect beach cottage for our 30th anniversary & it all started with the amazing hosts Tonya & Jim. They made our stay so fabulous every step of the way. Once we entered the cottage, every room was so beautifully decorated. Tonya & Jim had fresh flowers and roses placed throughout the house, a charcuterie waiting for us, wine, coffee, water & the list went on. Yes, we had indeed found the perfect beach cottage to celebrate our anniversary. We loved the street Dahlia. So quiet & serene and a short walk to the ocean. There were plenty of great restaurants nearby and the Sherman Library & Gardens are a must see. Thank you Tonya & Jim for everything. 🪻

So adorable, cozy, beautifully decorated house!Best location in a quiet quaint neighborhood in CDM. I will be back ! Can’t wait …Thank you Jim and Tonya for this GEM

This was our second stay in Cottage by the Sea. We love everything about it, and it allows us to be neighbors with family who also live in CDM. They even let us bring our dog:)

This home is truly magical! It has everything you could ever want, making for a perfect stay. Jim and Tonya are exceptional hosts, and we can't wait to return for many more visits!

Wonderful property, location, amenities, and host! Tonya really goes above and beyond to make your visit truly great. Stay here.

Our family had an incredible stay at The Cottage by the Sea! Jim and Tonya have thought of every detail inside and out, beautiful finishes and just lovely throughout. Our family enjoyed walks every morning to the lookout area, movie time in the living room, and could walk or quickly drive to such wonderful restaurants, shops and Balboa Island/beach. We cannot wait to come back! Couldn’t recommend this property any higher-a true gem! Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area! Much higher than a 10 out of 10! Big plus, Jim and Tonya are delightful to engage with AND the fresh flowers, drinks and nibbles upon arrival made us feel so welcomed! LOVED our stay!

Tonya is the most amazing host we could have imagined! She had fresh flowers in every room upon our arrival, a stocked fridge, an amazing charcuterie board and countless other touches that made our stay feel like a 5 star hotel experience. Tonya went above and beyond and is the most exceptional host we have had the pleasure of renting from. The cottage is located on the most charming street in CDM, within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The beach was only about a 5-10 minute walk and the cottage was fully stocked with beach towels and toys. The cottage was dog friendly and our pups very much enjoyed the enclosed patio in the front of the cottage! We were initially worried about the parking situation, but it was never an issue finding multiple open parking spots on the street, regardless of time of day. Thank you, Tonya, for sharing your beautiful home with us. We can’t wait to return next summer!