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Outdoor dining
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Beach/ocean view
Sunset July 2, 2107

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Stunning panoramic ocean views! Encinitas-walk to beach, close to Del MarTrack

Enchanting two bedroom beach cottage with breathtaking 180 degree ocean view overlooking the quaint historic district of Old Encinitas and Swami's surf. Enjoy a glass of wine on the impressive large wrap-around deck or in the private charming courtyard entry. Savor a morning cup of coffee overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sunbathe on the massive deck by day, and enjoy cocktails while barbecuing to gorgeous sunsets.

This delightful light-filled space boasts a beautifully remodeled gourmet kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, remodeled bath, two bedrooms, hardwood floors, two sets french doors, off-street parking on driveway, washer/dryer, dishwasher. A view from every room in the house! Very quiet, peaceful and serene setting. Amazing ocean breezes.

Encinitas is known for it's mild climate, sunny skies and eclectic spiritual community. Walk in just minutes to Moonlight beach, Swami's surf, the famous Paramanhansa Yogananda's SRF Meditation Gardens, or one of the many yoga studios just down the hill. Also within minutes walking is the historic 101 Old Encinitas shops and restaurants, coffee joints, salons, bars, movie theatre, train station and more. Ideal location- only 10 minute drive to Del Mar Racetrack, 5 minute drive to Quail Botanical Gardens, and 5 minute drive to La Costa Resort and Spa tennis and golf. Located only a few minutes from both the freeway and the train station, it is easy access to many of San Diego's great attractions including LEGOLAND, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park. Truly a piece of paradise! A must see! Please note no pets, no smoking, and we ask that noise be kept to a minimum out of respect for the quiet neighborhood.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Del Mar Racetrack or San Diego Polo Fields. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Self Realization Fellowship - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swamis Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gelato 101 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Biergarden Encinitas - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning panoramic ocean views! Encinitas-walk to beach, close to Del MarTrack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning panoramic ocean views! Encinitas-walk to beach, close to Del MarTrack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning panoramic ocean views! Encinitas-walk to beach, close to Del MarTrack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning panoramic ocean views! Encinitas-walk to beach, close to Del MarTrack located?

Located in the heart of Encinitas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Self Realization Fellowship and Moonlight State Beach. San Elijo State Beach and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Family visit

My husband and i came to visit our son. Great deck with ocean views to enjoy some relaxing time with family. Short walk to beach and restaraunts but note very steep climb on return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

California Dreamin'

It was the perfect place for our roundtrip finale. Loved it Here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Encinitas Bungalow

Super cute property- great location! Also appreciated the host - let us check in a bit early! Definitely would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

Fall Break

We loved being here in your beautiful home. It is comfortable and inviting. We watched the sunset from the balcony overlooking the ocean… What a glorious treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

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

Mini vacation

Made me feel at home. The location is great near the shops and restaurants. Home very cozy. Great breeze with the window open. Beautiful deck to see the sunset and have dinner on. Would definitely recommend this spot. Thank you to the host great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene K.

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

Cute cottage

Classic Encinitas experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD L.

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

Family Time

Gitchy comfortable simple beach view bungalow with million dollar ocean sunset view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Bright, beautiful house with gorgeous view

We loved our stay at this classic Encinitas beach cottage. We're locals that had to be out of our house for a few days, and so having a quiet, beautiful, and comfortable place in one of the most iconic Encinitas neighborhoods was such a relief. Check in was easy, our hosts were gracious enough to let us check in early, and the house was spotless. Beautiful view, quiet street, and easy access to all the fun on the 101 and local beaches. We very much recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

Stunning Panoramic Ocean Views

Spot on with description. Large decking areas with comfortable loungers and bar style seating, perfect for watching the most amazing sunsets. Property had everything you need. Very homely & comfortable. Great location. Wide range of restaurants close at hand. Walking distance to train station and public transport. Just a 2 min drive from I5. Having stayed in Solana Beach and Carlsbad on previous trips to San Diego, Encinitas is my new favourite destination 😊 would definitely book accommodation again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dianne j., Lewes Delaware , USA

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

Fun beach house with beautiful views.

Well appointed and fun place to stay. Internet and TV worked great. Only comment which hopefully would be helpful to others is that for anyone planning to walk into Encinitas, the walk to main drag and to beach is 20 or so minutes going, and walk back to house is uphill. So need to plan that may want to drive to most restaurants and beach. But overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD L.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing gitchy home. Classic authentic ocean view home. No frills, just simple enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jewel of a place!

Can't beat the views and central location. Owners have good items stocked to get started..helpful for weary travelers. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Great Beach Bungalow in the BEST N. San Diego Beach Town, Encinitas

We traveled from Calgary, AB but used to live in N. County San Diego, so we were familiar with the excellent location of this home. It's located in a trendy, local-favorite beach town, Encinitas. If you're searching for an authentic Southern California surf town vibe, Encinitas is one of the best. The famous surf spot and beach, Swami's, is located within walking distance of the home. The home is located in a great neighbourhood with a 2 million dollar view (literally). Encinitas has a small town, laid-back feel with great restaurants and shopping. If you're visiting to do the touristy-things (Legoland, La Jolla, Zoo, Sea World, etc.) everything is still easily accessible from the I-5 and anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes away. We are a family of 4, so the two queen beds worked great. The beds were extremely comfortable and the home had all of the amenities we needed, including lots of seating, inside and out. We appreciated the washing machine and dryer and used it quite a bit during our 9 night stay. A hint to those not familiar with the ocean temps there, if you're visiting outside of the months of June - Sept, bring or rent wetsuits. Our trip was in late March, and we spent hours at a time in the water, thanks to our wetsuits. It wouldn't have been that way had we not had them. We brought ours from Canada and bought our 9 year old daughter hers at Hansen's Surf Shop in Encinitas when we arrived. The hosts and owners of the home were great to deal with and always quick to respond. We had a last-minute special request which they graciously accommodated. Thank you again Lauri for that! Jen, Grant, Ashlyn and Grandma Joanne from Calgary, AB
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD L.

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

Ocean view property

When deciding to rent property the pictures provided did a great job but with pictures not always possible to determine scale. A floor plan would always help. That being sad, the Happy Place, lived up to expectations and actually exceed them. Very quiet neighborhood, occasional commuter trains going along the coast. If your looking for ocean view and a pleasant place to enjoy family and friends in a very nice safe beach town and neighborhood A+
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Robin M.

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

Beach Community home

Locations and view is perfect. Very cute beach setting home. Surrounding area great. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Just book it

Very cool spot I would stay again without question
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

What a view!

We stayed for a week recently. It was a lovely place to hunker down!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

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

Perfect spot

What a fun location and amazing view. Our family of 5 had a blast in the area. We were able to hit Coronado Island, Petco Park, La Jolla and so many beaches and fishing spots from our home base. It is an easy place to navigate and feel right at home in Encinitas! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

the sun never came out...it didn't matter!

surf was so good out front, we never got to the skateboards or the bikes or any other activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Michael T.

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

Nice Place

Very Nice Place

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

We Will be Back!

We absolutely loved our stay here. We were in Encinitas for a family reunion and this was the perfect little oasis where we could get our littles (5 and 18 months) a little rest in the middle of all the fun, while mom and dad enjoyed a glass of wine and some relaxation on the wonderful deck with a spectacular view before we joined back up with the family. It made our trip feel like a true vacation. Such a perfect fit for our family of four. And the outdoor shower was a huge hit (and super convenient) after a beach day. We definitely hope to stay here again the next time we are in town.

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Family getaway

This was the perfect respite for our family! We loved grilling on the deck and the proximity to the beach was perfect. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

k s.

Those views though...

This was the perfect house for a long girls getaway weekend. The house is so cute, comfortable for four, with great outdoor space and views for days. Great cross breezes made for the best afternoon naps. I probably took 1000 sunset pictures, all stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Total relaxation

This was a lovely and comfortable home with beautiful views of the Pacific. We loved our stay and hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Charming and Bright With Beautiful View

Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, this property exceeded our expectations during a recent 4 night stay. Offering ocean views from nearly every room, this charming and comfortable home is a terrific base for walks into Encinitas to explore its unique shops and restaurants or to enjoy the beautiful coastline, beaches and surfing spots. Lauri, the owner, was very responsive and welcoming. We look forward to another stay soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Your host

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Welcome to our little piece of paradise! This was our very first home in the San Diego area. We were visiting from Northern California and absolutely fell in love with North County, and particularly Old Encinitas. The mild climate, sunny skies and beautiful beaches pulled us in.
We were beyond thrilled when we found this place, as it is one of the few homes that can truly boast a full 180 degree view, corner lot, top of the hill.
This home truly has a magical feel to it- maybe it's the ocean views, or the way the light brightly fills the space, but the home seems to have a special energy of it's own. We have always said it is a "happy" house. If it weren't for a growing family and more need of space we would definitely still be living there!
We are delighted to share this special space with you and hope you enjoy our home as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

With such stunning views the details of the house may seem obsolete, yet there is such a charm and quaintness to this home that draws you in. We fell in love as we first entered the private serene courtyard before we even saw the view. As you enter the home immediately the ocean view entices- but is framed by the quaintest arched ceilings and French doors. All of the windows are original and charmingly swing open. One of the things that struck us the most was the way the light filled the space- it seems as if every square inch is warmed by the light. No darkness, no shadows. And the way the ocean breeze blows through the house... amazing. It feels as if you are outdoors even when inside. It is a place that will soon become your favorite- a must return!

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