This B&B blew my expectations clear out of the water. Single-handedly one of the nicest, most…read moreeasy-going vacation spots I have had the pleasure of staying in. Lovely Freda doesn't let up for a moment regarding hospitality. From her quaint and airy abode, to her incredible genuinely out-of-this-world cooking - there is no question whatsoever that I will be back at the Always Inn the next time I am in San Clemente. A wonderful experience, amplified by the incredible food from Freda herself. Couldn't recommend enough.

I stay here when visiting my son and his family in San Clemente. I've stayed at many B and B'a…read moreover the years. None have the perfect combination of fabulous location, amenities including an individual patio for each room, a hostess/owner Freda who can and for me pulled a rabbit out of a hat when a planned family event derailed and Freda learning of the problem jumped in at the last minute to organize a better alternative. I so enjoy returning and while here , I look forward to beginning my day with a fabulous varied breakfast and being greeted by this fabulous caring extraordinary B and B owner, Freda.

We had to stay here while our house was being tented for termites. We tried to set up an AirBnB,…read morebut had an issue with the potential host and then checked out Patriots. Glad we did and we have recommended to others visiting our great town. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful. The Wife and I rented the suite and that was fun. We had a kitchenette, so that we could save some money cooking for ourselves as we awaited the $3K tenting of our home. Unfortunately, we could not bring the doggo to the suite, but other rooms there you can bring dogs. Not sure why and perhaps I asked, but forget if I found out. Anyway, the dog was just as happy staying at our neighborly dog sitter's house that she loves to visit and hang out with our neighbor. She probably is more spoiled there, so does not mind us dropping her off. The suite is clean and nicely kept. It is not the Ritz, so limited services and such, but it fit what we needed perfectly. We parked our golf cart in the reserved parking spot and pretended we were on vacation in San Clemente for a couple of days. I guess that is a staycation and we nailed it. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was adequate and clean. There was a fan, AC unit and heater. We only needed the fan. We used the private outdoor seating area and even lit up a fire one night as they leave you wood for the fire pit. My Eagle Scout flex was lacking, as it took be a bit of time to get that fire pit raging with only a newspaper and pizza box. No kindling, just pretty good size logs. But, my persistence paid off and we had a great evening sitting by the fire. The one thing that was not great was the opened food that was in the cabinet. Potato chips, marshmellows and some other snacks. It wouldl have been better for those things to be cleared before we checked in. But that was my only complaint. Again, I recommend the Patriot, and the staff, if you need to get your house tented or if you have friends and family visiting our cool little town. Go. Sleep Well! HAVE FUN!!

This place was exactly what I needed!…read more Perks: -pet friendly (has a little area in the back where you can take your dogs to relieve themselves, has towels for pets, even has a sheet with info of pet friendly places in San Clemente). -microwave and mini fridge in the room -good size bathroom -comfy bed -WiFi -cute plants everywhere Everything was clean and basic necessities provided The lady running it was onsite and very friendly

Take this beach front home for a week, 2 weeks, or even a month. We have done all three and…read morethoroughly enjoyed each day of our stay. This location is wonderful, we walk everywhere in town, never driving. If the weather is hot, we open all the windows and doors and if it's cool, we turn on the fireplace. The home has a casual Tommy Bahama motif with three bedrooms & 2 baths on Oceanfront adjacent to Brooks St. Beach in a wonderful neighborhood. We couldn't think of staying anywhere else in Laguna!

Loved our stay here! Vintage charm inside and out. Lovely…read moreflora and well-kept grounds with a wishing well in the center of the four cottages. We stayed in the Yellow cottage and it was just perfect for three of us. The king size bed was very comfy and even the pullout couch was surprisingly decent and comfortable. The linens and towels were upscale. Very fresh and clean. Kitchen had beyond the few basics including dishes, flatware, full size fridge with freezer, and a nice coffee maker to make fresh coffee. The location was ideal because it was so quiet-no noise from PCH. Very close to town, just a few minutes' drive. Very good communication and tips on staying at the cottages. Sean was extremely helpful and very prompt with replies. Some of the one star reviews are quite outdated. Years ago. Both the living room and bedroom of our yellow cottage had wonderfully quiet ceiling fans and there was air-conditioning. We stayed in a particularly warm November of 2025 and kept the windows slightly a jar all day and even in the evening - it was ideal. FYI: The front entrance has quite a few stairs. Steep stairs. There's a back entrance accessed via the high school parking lot that made it easier to load and unload, but still a bit of a challenge for us seniors with rolling suitcases (and a recent hip replacement ;)). Still, we managed and would definitely stay here again!

Very cute set of four Cottages in a studio located just above the main part of Laguna beach. Easy…read morewalk down the hill to restaurants etc. Cottages cute and well appointed it. It is old. Forest Creek, lighting is marginal, windows are old. Comfortable for sure. Everything you need is here. AC in both living room and bedroom. Also ceiling fans. Bathroom is small, very vintage, but with fabulous water pressure. There is a lower gate that cuts your walk time down to the main part of laguna. Management is good, very communicative. That small issue with front door lock which got immediate response.

Superb vacation rental. Owners are fantastic, the perfect balance of engaging and granting privacy…read more The property is situated at the bend of a road that leads down to North Beach. Easy access to the water and a short walk to the San Clemente pier, restaurants and other great sandy beaches. There are awesome walking trails all along the coast that are perfect for early morning walks. The deck is huge and very private. What a great way to unwind and relax. Cook dinner on the gas grill, lounge on the comfy patio furniture and take in the ocean views and sounds. It's truly one of the best attributes this place has to offer. Inside has been remodeled and is immaculate. Great little kitchen with everything you need to prepare a meal at home. The bedroom is large and has a nice king bed. Lots of storage space to put your things. Windows everywhere with the ability to open them up and let in the cool ocean air. No central AC but you don't need it. We visited in June and it was in the 60s at night. Perfect weather. All the tech and amenities you need. Flat screen TVs, high speed WiFi, Netflix, HBO, etc. Not that you'll use it but it's there. You're a short drive or 15 minute walk to old town San Clemente which is really cool. Lots of shops and restaurants to visit. We will be back!!

You can't go wrong renting this place. From the minute we stepped on the deck to enter the…read moreproperty we knew we were going to love our stay. The deck is large and has a great view of the ocean. The trail to the beach is right in front of the house. Inside Sheryl and Doug have done an amazing job decorating and providing everything needed for a great vacation. They also own a restaurant called The Grill. They provide a complimentary meal. We loved it so much we ate breakfast there 2 more times. The location is perfect. The pier is walking distance. We loved being able to walk to the restaurants near the pier. Bring your bikes. There is a path that follows the ocean right there.

I really appreciated the amenities and everything included in each room... full kitchen, tv in…read more"living room" and in bedroom, balcony, grill on balcony. So many things! I especially enjoyed being able to use the bikes they had after we had checked out for 3 hours. We could've also enjoyed the pool, gym, pool table, and games after check out too. We got to bike alongside the beach in the morning at no extra charge which made our visit fun. Next time, boogie boarding! Soo 4 stars, not 5 because I got bug bites on my back. Not too many, but just a couple that made me notice and itch. Nothing too crazy. I'm just very particular about cleanliness. Something about the bed sheets felt scratchy and that there was stuff towards the foot end of the bed, but nothing bad enough to where I cringed. In addition, the ring around our shower head kept falling off. We still showered without it, and it still worked perfectly fine. In addition, it's located right across the beach, but right next to the street. We were on the first floor and because it was right next to the street and parking, we could hear cars zooming by. But we got used to it and it wasn't too bad. I would come again! It was like living in a mini apartment.

BEWARE! Only booked for patio with ocean view but manager (older female woman) stated NO OCEAN…read moreVIEWS AVAILABLE as all are used by their owners due to them being timeshares. But wait there's more! Very hot in room, AC has a limit, bugs in room, patio stunk of cat piss so bad I couldn't even stand being out there and they closed off pool and hot tub area. Waste of time and money, will never go back.

Loved it! Co-ed environment. Adults only. Dormitory concept was lovely. I would highly recommend…read morethis place.

We initially thought this was such a cool place! All the art on the walls…read more It has a community kitchen and community showers but our room had a private bath. There was no TV - no big deal - but if you're looking to watch your fave while you're here, don't expect to. The room was stuffy and I just wanted to turn the fan feature on the AC but we couldn't get it to work. The next morning I went to take a shower and wasted a lot of precious California water trying to pull the hot water over. I remembered in the check in instructions there were steps to check if you don't have hot water. (Why don't you fix the issue instead of putting instructions in the check in paperwork?) Still had no hot water. Went to the community shower and of the 5 or six showers there only one looked unoccupied- I'm sure because it had no shower curtain. All the others had someone's toiletries on the shelves. A couple had closed curtains and a towel over the bar and yet no one was in there except me. The one I chose to use had a slimy floor, still no hot water after wasting more water but the last straw for me was the thick mold on the shower curtain. I contacted AirBnB customer service and sent all the pictures I took of all the issues and asked for a refund on the remaining days because we weren't staying. Customer Service was great but the worst experience ever ever stay at a hotel or ABnB.

I had a great experience here. Stored my 32' travel trailer without incident. Staff is super…read moreresponsive and professional. I didn't love the dirt lot which is why I switched but I would certainly consider coming back in the future.

Do not store your RV here! The lot itself is not paved other than at the entrance so expect your…read morerig to be filthy every time you pick it up. There is basically zero maintenance of the facility. There have also been multiple rate increases over the course of a year with no improvement whatsoever to the facility including another one that raises the monthly charge another $10 per month starting on January 1, 2026. I paid the full amount for the month of December and then received the notice of the rent increase the next day. I found another place to store my RV that is closer to home and FULLY PAVED for $3 more than their increase so I jumped on it. I terminated my space on the 4th and they refuse to prorate my rent and return the $258. After receiving the response from the business I wanted to add this: My payments were on auto pay the entire time that I had my RV stored there. The payment came out on the 1st of the Month. I received a notice on December 2nd that the rent was going up on January 1st. As soon as I received the increase notice I started looking for a new facility. Once I found one I went to the office and told them that I was vacating immediately. That puts the move out in their supposed "10 day grace period" which I never used because I was on auto pay and was never late on my payment. I have no problem paying for the 4 day period I was there. I do not think that it is fair or equitable to keep the entire month of rent, ESPECIALLY with the "10 day grace period" they supposedly have. I have disputed the charge with my credit card company, to which the office responded asking that I call so that we can work this out without the dispute. I called and was told that they are disputing my dispute of the charge, so it was a waste of my time. Completely unethical.