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Crystal Cove Beach Cottages Reviews
Staff at the cottages are awesome.
Friendly, helpful and always a pleasure to see. We absolutely love Crystal cove.
Full disclosure.
.. I'm not a camper, so this is the closest I'll get to camping, or more like glamping. It's truly one of its kind... historic cottages right at a national park beach. Don't expect resort and hotel vibes. This is just the opposite
I recently stayed in a cottage at Crystal Cove and I took
I recently stayed in a cottage at Crystal Cove and I took the state parks survey and didn't get the opportunity to thank or share my amazing experience with Chuck! Chuck was the park employee who took us to our cottage and he set the tone for ou
40s living
Simple Dorm Style buildings. Explore the life in the 40s. Long walks at the beach. Tide Pools for the kids. One restaurant - packed all the time - no reservations. Walk upstairs for a Shake. or go to the nearby shopping strip - with 4 restaurants. Me
Cozy 11B
Crystal Cove is a one of my favorite getaways. This time I enjoyed a few nights in the recently opened 11B "Crow's Nest" which is a studio-style room above a larger guest house. The doorway enters into the bedroom area which has a de
Last night we stayed in cottage #16 which has a great patio
Last night we stayed in cottage #16 which has a great patio for viewing the beach. It was a last minute reservation snagged by being on the waitlist. Everyone on staff from check-in to shuttle/cart drivers was congenial and helpful. Our cottage wa
Crystal cove is one of our favroite staycation spots! We've
Crystal cove is one of our favroite staycation spots! We've stayed at cottage # 2. #7. and 11A. Each one has its unique cozy feeling. Making awesome memories here with our kids is the best! Can't wait to book cottage #36. Thanks to the f
Horrible customer service.
I had stayed here a few years ago with my children. I knew it was a long shot but it took a lot for me to come back here today. I went into the office and watched "Vera" be over the top to the customer in front of me and the a male employee
Beautiful Views but Many Drawbacks at The Cottages at Crystal Cove
The Cottages at Crystal Cove in Newport Harbor, California, offer stunning views that are truly breathtaking. However, several significant drawbacks make the overall experience less enjoyable. Positives: The View: The coastal views are absolutely s
This place is held together by tape and glue.
We have mice running thru the cabin. Ants everywhere. Our shower was broken. There was no WiFi. And on top of all that, there was a Bicycle race on PCH Sunday morning, and the roads were completely blocked off. Absolutely nobody could come in or out
If you are ever fortunate enough to succeed in successfully
If you are ever fortunate enough to succeed in successfully booking one of these beachfront cottages, you're in for a real treat! We ended up spending a few days in Cottage 6, or "Hawaiian Bungalow" which was a charming cottage right o
Such a beautiful, magical place! Our family comes here
Such a beautiful, magical place! Our family comes here every year to stay in a beach cottage. This is our happy place!
Magical Place
This place felt like a dream, almost magical as it felt like being here transported us back into the past when life was simple and carefree. I now understand why this place is so hard to book because of the competition. I have heard of people tryin
I have stayed here about 5 times in the past 8 years and
I have stayed here about 5 times in the past 8 years and although it is very rustic, (about a few notches above camping), it is magical. I really don't mind the dorm cabins with the shared bathroom because the bathroom is clean and I never once
Rad
Wow! The location is amazing! We were in 38A which sleeps 3. The showers and restroom are shared, dorm style but bedrooms have locks. My sister and I saw one, sweet couple who said good morning. Not an imposition at all. Please remember it is rustic,
Unique Experience / 19B was a Cutie Pie
I called every morning at 8a hoping someone had cancelled. Luckily on the 10th try, 19B was available. 19b is the lower half of “Sea Shanty”, was very clean and decorated cute with vintage finds. It says it accommodates 4 because there’s a s
Cottage of disrepair
Soda Shack #45 was a sticky mess. Refrigerator broken, shower doesn't drain. It wasn't a pleasant experience because of maintenance. Save your money. Location is a wonderful beach with tide pools , dolphins frolicking and the beautifu
Crystal Cove Cottage #2
The location is amazing. I was lucky enough to get cottage #2 ‘The Shell Shack’ for 4 nights. The check in process was really easy. Because cars are not allowed in the area by the cabins we loaded our luggage on the tram and were driven to our co
Dorm-style cottage private room 38A: room with a view and private entrance!
I was able to snag a 1-night reservation for a private room in a shared dorm-style cottage. I stayed in 38A, which can accommodate 3 people. One single twin bed, with the other 2 beds as bunk beds. There were 2 small side tables and one dresser. Ther
Nice location
Yes, the location is great. Yes, the cottages are somewhat shabby. We stayed in unit 29 - still combined as one unit due to the pandemic that is nowhere near over. (One staff member told me they thought this combining would end soon, and the unit wou
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* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Crystal Cove Beach Cottages!
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