Laura Davick chips away at the paint inside the dilapidated white cottage, the pieces crumbling at the touch of her fingers. Inside the vacant home, termite droppings cover a counter near the kitchen.

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Staying at one of the coveted Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a travel trip back in time – and it could make for the perfect Christmas gift, if you’re lucky enough to nab a spot. Getting a ...

For five years, the quaint cottages at the north end of Crystal Cove have been a construction zone, tucked behind fencing as an elaborate effort to revitalize the historic structures has been underway ...

Yes, that funky vibe at Crystal Cove State Park is, indeed, priceless. But when a price tag is actually attached — say, $55 million to renovate 17 eclectic little cottages, averaging more than $3 ...