With a stay at this vacation home in Encinitas (Leucadia), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Racetrack. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Del Mar Beach and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Torrey Pines Golf Course.
San Diego Botanic Garden - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Beacon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Leucadia State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Buona Forchetta Encinitas - 4 min drive
Agave Birriera - 8 min walk
Juanitas Taco Shop - 3 min drive
Fourtillfour Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pet friendly cottage one mile from the beach
This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is set for your beach vacation. We are perfectly placed just 1.1 miles from Beacon's beach and a minute from the highway to provide easy access to anything you would like to do in the San Diego area. Two bedrooms are equipped with queen size beds and have sliding door access to the back deck and yard. The third bedroom is equipped with a twin daybed, twin trundle, and twin bunk beds. All bedrooms have spacious closets to hang clothes or store luggage. The garage is set up with a washer and dryer, as well as a bumper ball table and opens up to the front patio. The side deck is equipped with a private hot/cold outdoor shower to rinse off in after a day at the beach or use as a shower when someone else is in the bathroom. The back yard has a nice grass area to play games or allow pets to roam and the front patio is equipped with a table and chairs so you can enjoy a drink or meal while watching the sun set.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside on driveway.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: $100 non refundable pet fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only outside on driveway.
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Cozy Cottage One Mile from the Beach sleeps 8 pet friendly
Pet friendly cottage one mile from the beach Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 127 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & Courtney did a wonderful job making sure we were accommodated. I can’t wait to come back!
Sarah L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erik S.
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home is beautiful. Everything so clean and well stocked. Will definitely stay again if we get the chance! So close to the beach and grocery stores. Kitchen fully stocked. So quiet.
Erik S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn S.
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and neat. Loved having all the extra blankets and towels. Will definitely stay here again!!
Kathryn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian E.
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home and host! Very close to all that Encinitas and surrounding areas has to offer. Beautifully-maintained and clean home. We were pleasantly surprised to see a very a nice backyard with lemon trees. 10/10 stay!
Sebastian E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doris D.
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very clean, equipped with everything you could possibly need and was very comfortable. It was in a great location for us and the fenced yard was a bonus for our pups. Courtney was a great host from start to finish. If our travels bring us back to Encinitas we would definitely stay here again.
Doris D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brittany M.
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had everything we needed for a quick weekend away to visit family in the area. We were able to eat meals in to save money which was super helpful - the kitchen had everything we needed!
Brittany M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cammi M.
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage. Clean and great location.
Cammi M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly R.
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed, very clean, helpful host, lots of privacy, secure property, comfortable and family& pet friendly. In all, a wonderful home away from home. Plus: close to beaches, restaurants, shops and the lovely areas to explore in the San Diego vicinity!
Beverly R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea H.
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay in Encinitas! This location was so convenient for us close to everything including the wedding we were attending at the botanical garden. Check in and check out were a breeze and communication with the host was easy! Our dog loved the fenced in backyard and patio! Highly recommend, thanks for having us!
Chelsea H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
madeline k.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! The home was beautiful and very clean! So very pleased with our stay!
madeline k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rod J.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Great host!
Rod J.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay. This was our third time renting this property and we will be back next year. Excellent location and kind host!
Mark C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jared R., Mesa
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay - couldn't be better
The house was perfect for our few nights. It was clean and ideally situated to see everything San Diego offers. We traveled with a dog and fenced front and back yards made it perfect for letting her explore without worry of getting in the street. The only thing we ran into (compliments of two teenage girls in our traveling party) is that there is 1 bathroom plus an outdoor shower. We worked with it and had a fabulous stay!
Jared R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
ken w., Austin
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
A very nice place to stay, in Encinitas! The kitchen. Has everything you need. The weather is also very nice!
ken w.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul Z.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a family with kids
This spot is amazing! We loved eating our meals in the front yard in the shade of the palm trees. The kids loved the double bunk beds in the kids room and the grassy backyard. The outdoor shower was lovely. Courtney was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Paul Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
Jun 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house with all you need to eat at home. Nice patio as well!
Sara B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken P.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent home!
We loved staying here!The property is great, in a quiet neighborhood, close to everything and Courtney is a fantastic host!Highly recommended!
Ken P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
May 13, 2025
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home to enjoy a quiet vacation. Host was great too!
Clean home that had everything we needed.
Stephanie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly J.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Encinitas ho.e away from home
Husband, I and our two pups have stayed at this cute, comfortable house twice. Comfortable, cozy, all the comfforts of home. Great location. Great yard for the pups. Host very easy to communicate with. Hope to stay again!
Shelly J.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Barbara G.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering Spot
This was a nice property for a family gathering. The house is cozy (we were there in December) and well-appointed for guests.
Barbara G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louis D.
Dec 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clack Ave
Best place ever!
Louis D.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather B., Chicago, IL
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy spot in excellent location
The host was very welcoming and easy to work with. The house was spotless and very well-appointed. We used the kitchen quite a bit during our 8 day stay and had everything we needed. Fenced front and back yard were perfect for our fur babies. Great place and great stay!!
Heather B.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth LeVieux W., Sewanee, Tennessee, USA
Sep 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
so clean and comfortable and light-filled!
It was one of the best rentals we've ever stayed at- thank you!
Elizabeth LeVieux W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
Sep 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
Great location, great house, great host. This was our second time staying at this property, and we will definitely be coming back.