Cozy Stays
Cozy Stays hosts 5 stays in Austin, TX, Joshua Tree, CA and Malibu, CA, and writes about these areas for guests planning a trip.
- Properties
- 5
- Hosts in
- Austin, TX, Joshua Tree, CA and Malibu, CA
- Posts published
- 6
Posts by Cozy Stays
- Booking Tips · April 28, 2026 · 5 min readWhy direct booking saves you 15–20% over Airbnb (and how to spot the savings)
OTAs add a service fee on every booking — and the host pays one too. Here's exactly where the math comes out, with screenshots from a real Topanga Hideout listing.
- Travel Guides · April 14, 2026 · 7 min readA perfect spring weekend in San Diego
From sunrise yoga at La Jolla Cove to fish tacos in Ocean Beach — the itinerary we send guests staying at the San Diego Bungalow.
- Travel Guides · March 30, 2026 · 6 min readHow to plan a stargazing trip to Joshua Tree
Best months, dark-sky spots, what to pack, and where to grab coffee at 5am when you're chasing the sunrise.
- Behind the Scenes · March 22, 2026 · 4 min readWhat we look for before adding a property to our collection
Comfortable beds, real coffee makers, blackout curtains in every bedroom — our inspection checklist, demystified.
- Travel Guides · March 5, 2026 · 5 min readFive hidden trails near our Topanga Hideout
Skip the crowded entrance. These five canyon trails start within walking distance of the cabin — most are quiet even on weekends.
- Booking Tips · February 18, 2026 · 4 min readTraveling with your dog? Here's what to ask your host
Pet-friendly doesn't always mean pet-prepared. The five questions that save you a stressful first night with your pup.