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Beach & town 2 blocks away. Private. Families & dogs. Safe parking.

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A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a chair.
A wooden gate with a welcome sign, a water tank, and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a stove. There is a water dispenser and a large water jug on the counter.
A bedroom with a bed, a door, and wall-mounted artwork including a map and a framed picture.
Park on street or behind locked gate

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 3580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at this cottage in Carlsbad (North Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carlsbad State Beach and 8 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. .This cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oceanside Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.
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What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Holiday Park - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Saint Malo Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 11 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach & town 2 blocks away. Private. Families & dogs. Safe parking.

Great family location, we do not cater to a "spring break" crowd. DOG FRIENDLY BUT DOGS ARE NOT TO BE LEFT ALONE. Neighborhood consists of full time homeowners, apartments, hotels restaurants and convenience store and other vacation rentals. We provide beach gear, EV charger, AC, fire pit, outdoor shower. NO TV or WASHER/DRYER.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking near fire pit only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave the property by 11:00am Travel safely. Thank you for staying with us.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please treat this as your home while you are here.
Safe fun is good fun, be careful going to and from the beach and follow all pedestrian rules.
Carlsbad is a fantastic city, please show respect to the neighbors that are here full time. Good behavior makes vacation rentals possible.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are not allowed to be left unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please respect our neighbors with loud playing.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking near fire pit only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number BLRE1241169

Beach & town 2 blocks away. Private. Families & dogs. Safe parking. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Cute little sanctuary by the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great price, overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice property in a great location. The garden was beautiful,and the off-street parking is a definite plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very quiet, nice easy access to the beach & restaurants, & we really enjoyed a couple nights around the fire pit!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and the patio was a great place to relax. Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family of 3 beach getaway! We loved everything and definitely plan to day here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly had the greatest time in this beautiful home! It has been equipped to allow you enjoy Carlsbad like a local. The location is perfect and the private patio with fire pit is such an oasis. So thankful to have enjoyed this stunning home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house with a wonderful, private, peaceful yard. Great amenities, kitchen is well stocked, location is perfect-just a few blocks from shopping, restaurants and the beach. The host is very communicative and helpful. We had a wonderful stay and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host, great location, well stocked, peaceful outdoor space
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was excellent. The location has easy access to the beach and Carlsbad Village.We enjoyed the shops and restaurants, and especially the Wednesday farmers market.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to just crash for a few days!! Love the atmosphere of the property and walkability to down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want a nice and serene place to stay in Carlsbad this is the place. It's nice to have a nice, secure place to yourself to wind done at night. And it was so close to the beach and had a wagon with chairs and towels to use. Jim was a very great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely welcoming. Loved the outdoor space. Truly paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the area, and this was a great find. A wonderful option to enjoy some time at the ocean and eat wonderful food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was great. Our dogs loved the back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful and accommodating. We loved the patio water features and wind chimes, so relaxing. Location is great. It is super close to the beach and the village both within walking distance.
Best sunsets
Surfers waiting for the next big wave
The beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool property by the beach with a great outdoor space. It was the perfect space and location for our weekend trip to Carlsbad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was great very responsive and place was awesome, true surf bungalow
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great stay, close to water. Loved the big patio space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was kind and welcoming. Location and property were perfect for my needs
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely. Very clean well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! Everything my husband and I needed for a weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We really enjoyed our weekend here. Owner was able to accomodate our early check-in which really helped us for a late Friday PM wedding. Great little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025