Direct beach access
Stairway to the sand
Stairs lead from the property down to Cleo / Sleepy Hollow Cove. Most guests are on the sand within a minute of leaving their villa.
Amenities
A day, kept simple. A view, kept open.
Sunset Cove is a small property without the choreography of a hotel. What we provide is shaped around how guests actually spend their day: a cove waking up in the morning, terraces and a rooftop holding the afternoon light, a firepit going on at dusk. Below, what to expect at each hour, and what is included in every villa.
Eight oceanfront villas at the quiet end of Sleepy Hollow Lane, with direct beach access onto Cleo Cove. The day at Sunset Cove tends to move with the light: an early swim before the village wakes, an afternoon on the terraces or the rooftop, and a long, slow evening with the ocean for company.
Each villa arrives ready to live in. The shared grounds (paths, gardens, the stairway to the beach, and a rooftop deck with a firepit) are open to all guests. What follows is a plain-English account of what is here, how it works, and the small things we have learned over the years to leave out. For policy and stay details, see the villa information page.
Chapter 01
The Morning
A cove the village has yet to find.
The stairway at the foot of the property opens onto Cleo Cove, a public Laguna cove that is at its best in the first hours of the day. Bring a coffee. Low tide rewards the early.
Shared beach gear
Towels, chairs, small umbrella
A small set of shared beach gear is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If having your own kit matters to you, we recommend bringing it along.
First-light swim
Calm water, soft sand
The cove is gentle at low tide and small enough to feel like your own before the day picks up. Mornings are quietly worth setting an alarm for.
Outdoor showers
Rinse off on your way up
Outdoor showers at the foot of the stairway let you rinse the sand and salt before walking back to the villa.
The view from the rooftop is the kind that quiets a conversation. By the time the sun is on the water, the day has slowed by half.
Chapter 02
The Afternoon
Terraces, a rooftop, and the long view.
The shared grounds at Sunset Cove are made for the middle of the day. Garden terraces step down toward the water. A rooftop deck holds the afternoon light. A grill or two waits if dinner is going to be slow.
Rooftop deck
Ocean view, open to all guests
A shared rooftop deck with ocean views sits above the property. Open to all guests; functions a little like a shared lounge through the afternoon.
Garden terraces
Shade, sun, a quiet seat
Shared garden paths and terraces step down through the property. Plenty of small corners to set up a book or a long phone call with the ocean as the background.
Outdoor grills
Shared, on the property
Outdoor grills are available to all guests. Easy nights tend to begin with whatever the market in the village had in the case that day.
Private balconies & patios
In every villa
Each villa has its own outdoor space: a balcony, a deck, or a private patio. Several look directly over the cove; a few open to Catalina on a clear afternoon.
Chapter 03
The Evening
Slow nights with the cove for company.
As the light goes long, the property quiets. The firepit on the rooftop comes on. The village holds a handful of restaurants worth walking to. Most evenings end on a deck.
Rooftop firepit
Gas, shared, open evenings
A gas firepit on the shared rooftop deck. A natural gathering spot once the sun is on the water and the air turns.
Concierge on request
Bookings, suggestions, the small things
Local guidance is available on request. Restaurant bookings, a surf report, a quick recommendation: write or call and we will sort it out.
A short walk to dinner
Coast Highway, 10 to 15 minutes
A coffee shop, a small market, and a handful of restaurants are within a short walk. The trolley runs Coast Highway in season for the rest.
Long, quiet stays
A small property, simply run
Without the choreography of a hotel, evenings are yours to spend. We are nearby when you need us and out of the way when you do not.
What’s included
Comforts you do not need to pack.
Each villa arrives stocked and ready to live in. The list below is what to expect to find when you walk through the door.
High-speed Wi-Fi
Dedicated to each villa. Suitable for remote work and video calls.
Air conditioning
In every villa, for the handful of warmer afternoons each year.
Full kitchen
Cookware, dishware, glassware, coffee maker, salt, pepper, oil, paper towels.
Linens & towels
Bed linens, bath and hand towels, and a starter set of beach towels.
Smart TV
Sign in to your streaming accounts. Casts and AirPlays from most devices.
Coffee & tea
Drip coffee maker, kettle, and a starter set of coffee and tea.
Hair dryer & basics
Hair dryer, iron, hangers, soap, shampoo, conditioner.
Private outdoor space
A balcony, deck, or patio. Each villa has its own.
Smoke-free property
Inside the villas and across all shared spaces.
Beach gear (shared)
A small shared set of towels, chairs, and a small umbrella, first-come, first-served.
Workspace-ready
A table, a comfortable chair, and Wi-Fi steady enough for a video call.
Family-ready, on request
Pack-and-play and high chair can be arranged in advance.
Property services
A few practical notes.
The day-to-day things worth knowing before you arrive. None of them get in the way; all of them are good to have settled in advance.
01
Parking
Each villa has an assigned garage spot. Parking is $45 per night per spot, settled at check-in. If you are arriving with more than one car, let us know in advance.
02
Laundry
A shared laundry room above the garage is available to all guests. The villas themselves do not have in-villa washers or dryers.
03
Concierge
Local guidance and reservations are available on request, not as a standing service. Write or call and we will take care of the planning for you.
04
Pets, on request
A selection of the villas welcome well-behaved dogs with prior notice and a pet fee. Mention dogs at the time of booking and we will place you in a dog-friendly villa.
05
Outdoor grills
Shared outdoor grills are available on the property. Easy nights tend to begin and end here.
06
Arrival
Check-in is at 4:00 PM. You will receive arrival instructions and a door code by email the day before. No front desk to visit; the villa is ready when you arrive.
Ready when you are
Choose your villa, hold your dates.
See live availability for the eight villas, build a reservation across more than one, or write to us for whole-property stays.