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Beach Close Family Home in Beautiful Encinitas

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Beach volley ball, surfing and more!
Beach
Moonlight over the water
Your beach awaits
Near downtown Encinitas and shopping

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beach Close Family Home in Beautiful Encinitas

Only 2.8 miles to Moonlight Beach, one of the most magical beaches in the world. White sand beach with all the amenities, volleyball, fire pits, kids playground, restrooms, snack shop and so much more! Moonlight is located within walking distance to all that downtown Encinitas offers, tons of great restaurants, shopping and the unique vibe of Encinitas.

From the spiritual community at the Self Realization Institute located at Swami's Beach, the mystic adds a lovely overlay to the laid back beach world of Encinitas. Bike and surf board rentals, restaurant blogs and community information is all provided to our guests. Legoland is 15 minutes away, the San Diego Zoo is about 40 minutes away. We are surrounded by gorgeous golf courses, hot air ballon rides, world class surfing and boogie boarding, and flower fields.

This home is totally set up for families. There is one king bed, two queens, a full and twin bed. Beautiful home with comfortable living room with cozy fireplace, a huge dining table that seats ten, four bedrooms plus a garage filled with toys for all ages. There is an indoor basketball game, ping pong table, Malibu Barbie jeep, and tons of other games in the garage.

The family room and kitchen are open concept with a large fully equipped kitchen with everything you need, granite kitchen counters, a kitchen island, comfy family room couches and chairs, plus a large screen TV. Wine bar and wine refrigerator as well.

Outside the fenced yard offers a BBQ, comfortable fireable with chairs and umbrella. Perfect for the pet you couldn't leave home without. We even have pet toys and water bowls!

The master suite is elegant and offers a lovely master bath, soaking tub, shower and dressing area. Each bedroom has a TV except for the kids room. This home is located on a nice cut-de-sac within walking distance to great shops and restaurants.

Property manager

Cathy McCall

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
We have lots of toys and a fenced yard
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
We allow dogs and cats-house broken only, yard
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check in is at 4:00 pm, Check out is at 10:00 am on date of departure
No smoking, please clean up the house upon departure
Please follow the House Rules in the Guest Book, please put trash out on the street on Sunday night

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Round Table Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Cotixan - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Republic - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Close Family Home in Beautiful Encinitas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Close Family Home in Beautiful Encinitas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Close Family Home in Beautiful Encinitas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Close Family Home in Beautiful Encinitas located?

This family-friendly Encinitas holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas Community Park and Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james m.

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

family trip

very nice home. clean and near everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Lovely Home

Lovely home with upgraded fixtures, open concept and nice amenities…gameroom, private yard & covered patio, nice appliances and dishware for cooking & serving, nice linens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great family vacation rental

Great, spacious home for a family to rent for vacation. Super close to grocery stores and restaurants and a quick drive to the beach. Plenty of space for our family of five! The kitchen was well stocked with lots of plates, bowls, silverware, etc and the basics for cooking meals. The house also had ample supplies of bath and beach towels, sheets, blankets, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

Family Reunion

We were 9 people and this home had a very spacious family room that flows into the very lovely kitchen. There is also a beautiful living / dining room with a table that seats 10 people. The garage has a pool table that got a lot of use and lots of toys for your children. The backyard also has a lovely seating arrangement that includes a fire pit
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

SoCal Visit from Louisiana

Visiting SoCal with family and had an agenda that included San Diego, Coronado, Poway, Carlsbad and Oceanside. This was the perfect centralized location for all of our planned outings. The proximity to the beach was wonderful. We loved our place which helped us to love our family vacation. The property manager was very attentive to our needs and helped us in every way possible to make sure we were comfortable. Great quiet neighborhood — and close to just about anything in the SoCal area. So glad we chose this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanne B.

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

Nice house for families

We enjoyed the house for our family of six. Within walking distance from excellent shops and grocery stores. Only issue was that property manager was very slow to respond prior to check in. There aren’t check in instructions on app either.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Wonderful Encinitas Home

We had a wonderful time visiting Encinitas. This home was perfect for our family and extended family visiting for a soccer tournament. The neighborhood is quiet and close to stores restaurants and all of the wonderful San Diego amenities. The house is just as in the pictures and was perfect for us. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

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

The property fit all our needs except the garage needed MORE light.

House was very close to shopping and restaurants but neighborhood was very quiet. Backyard needed more doggie proofing. A lot of holes for escape. Beach very close for fishing and swimming. Had a fabulous week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

kathy C.

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

Great house

Bummer the bbq had no propane and was in poor condition, like unusable. Drains in house were very slow needing maintenance Floor tiles were dirty, needed a deep clean Otherwise house is great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mario F.

Awesome

Charming house that is centrally located and walking distance to shopping. House is very well stocked. Property manager was fantastic and very helpful during our stay.
Stayed 66 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Described just right!

Awesome location and a great house. well worth the money for a big family. we were not in tight spaces at all. the ping pong table and basketball game was awesome for the kids. a very short drive to everything you would need. highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

This house worked well for our family. Four grand children ages 2 to 5 and six adults.

The house was in a very convenient location for stores, restaurants and beach. We had fun exploring lots of different beaches.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Marianne B.

Did Not Meet Expectations

This home did not meet expectations. Our family has enjoyed many great homes in the past, but this house was an anomaly, especially for the cost. When we arrive, the code to access the key and the Wifi was incorrect. The overfilled garbage bin stank with putrid-smelling trash. The property manager removed the garbage the next day. The house was poorly cleaned and some sheets were torn and stained. The property manager arranged for the maid to clean the kitchen (soiled burner and dirty dishes) and replace the sheets. The maid did a good job and the new sheets were nice. The garage smelled like cat pee and we found dog poop in the backyard. We cleaned the backyard and kept the garage door cracked open. The home is dated. We replaced the bbq handle, fire alarm, and multiple lights bulbs. The manager dropped off a new fire alarm and replaced chipped plates with plastic plates. Although the house banner states the home sleeps 12, there are only beds for nine people. The home description mentions an inflatable mattress to make up the difference...but the mattress did not hold air. Again, the manager bought a new inflatable bet, but again, it failed to hold air throughout the night. On the positive side, the outdoor seating area is pleasant (gas- table), and the beautiful dining table can comfortably seat ten people. The home is also walking distance to Ralph's, Trader Joe's and other stores. There is also a great fitness gym nearby. Marianne
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Al D.

Very nice home in a quiet area

Very nice home in a quiet area, Close to the beach and a lot of other fun activities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

A Great Home

This was a lovely home. We enjoyed our stay a great deal. It was close to the beach and Legoland. It was also a well kept home with lots of ammenities. Perfect for a family with kids. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Very nice and clean house.

We all had a wonderful time at this property. The house was minutes away from the beach. The house had everything you could think of and the owner was very nice. No complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mimi T.

Great stay

First arrived and house was not cleaned. After cleaning it was all smooth sailing from there. House was spacious and had almost everything we needed. Owners never let us down when we needed anything. Will love to come and stay again. Thank you for a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mackenzie g.

Greatest house ever

This house was even better than it looks in the pictures, the whole family had so much fun here and the beach is a straight shot down the road, maybe 5 minutes. Grocery stores are really close and you can't hear anything from the other houses which was nice! love this place and will definitely be back!!! also subman down the street is the bees knees!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeanene B.

Christmas In California

We were very pleased with the spacious home. The home was easy to find and located near shopping. Easy access to I-5 both north and south bound. We enjoyed the large kitchen. The beds were all comfortable and there were plenty of towels. We enjoyed the garage activities and the grandchildren loved the Barbie car. We loved the fireplace in the Family Room. All in all we had a great stay and would recommend the home to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Comfy house, great location

Stayed at the house over Thanksgiving weekend and were quite pleased with our stay. There were a few hiccups on arrival, but the owners took care of them intently and swiftly on Thanksgiving eve and day as they live in the area which makes a huge difference. Plus they left us a bottle of wine which always eases the pain. The house itself was clean, well kept, spacious and comfortable. Don't be afraid to get the fireplace going if weather permits, it is great. I would go back, just know that the house is about 2.5 miles away from the beach. We knew this coming in and were looking for a great interior space. Best surprise of the stay was the ping pong table in the garage turned rumpus room, great stuff. The only possible negative is that with 6 adults there were only 2 bathrooms. Not really an issue for us, but would have been nice to have one more. If you're not looking for on the beach or walking distance to it, this is a no brainer, do it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gorgeous home

We used the home to host our wedding reception. The house was gorgeous and was perfect. Only complaints i had was we did have to go out and purchase candles and air freshener because there was a strong pet odor, amd also, the AC in the front of the home did not work so great and it got pretty hot. But other than those little items it was a great experience! The owner was super friendly and helpful!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Joan C.

Family Friendly

The home was the perfect size for my husband and I, our 4 children, their spouses and their babies. Closets were even big enough for them to put the babies in their pack-n-plays in them. The dining room table was amazing, as it fit our entire family for each meal. The family room was perfect for us to relax in while the little ones played on the floor, although I would recommend a curtain for that window/door as it gets very sunny and quite warm in the afternoons. Nicole was very helpful and had a blow up mattress all set up for us, per my request earlier in the day. When we entered the home I was a little disappointed about the cleanliness of the kitchen. The outsides of the cabinets were dirty as well as the insides. There was also old fruit left in plates on the counter probably from the previous renters. I cleaned the cabinets and threw out the fruit. I feel that when we are paying a cleaning fee the home should have been cleaner and I should not have had to do the cleaning myself. The drawers in the kitchen had a lot of needed utensils but very disorganized as well as the many cabinets along the side wall. Again I think this could be remedied by organizing after each renter departs. There was no cheese grater and no extra toilet paper and we had to search for the kitchen towels, finally finding them in the dryer. Not enough coffee mugs and one of us had to drink coffee out f the creamer every morning. The garage is a ping pong ball haven which the whole family enjoyed. All in all the home was perfect for our large family. just needs to be cleaner and more organized.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan U.

5 STAR ***** WOULD STAY AGAIN AND RECOMMEND TO ANY FRIENDS OR FAMILY!

A recommendation doesn't mean anything unless you would send your own loved ones there. I would definitely do that in this case. From booking thru check out Nicole was the utmost charm to work with. After a little mini storm on night one - a strange squeeking started in the roof, turns out the wind loosened a fan. Nicole had that fixed within an hour of my reporting it. Place was clean and perfect for our multi family stay. Nicole even worked with me above and beyond what was needed to get some clothes back that we had left behind. Truely a top notch rental and top notch service. The best part - every time we corresponded, it was met with a smile. By the end I felt like I communicating with a friend instead of a person I was doing business with. There were a few parts of the trip that could have turned the trip into a nightmare. My dog chewing thru her screen door for one. Those things were met with a smile and an assurance it would be ok. I had gotten insurance so the insurance would deal with it. Little things like that not only prevented a trip from being a meltdown - but actually made the trip amazing. That's the mark of excellent customer service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ariel B.

Family-friendly, but would be great for any group

We had a great stay. The home is beautiful and well supplied. Our kids loved sleeping in the bunk beds and drawing with chalk on the driveway. Great large dining space and a nice kitchen, so you don't have to eat out every night (very close to grocery store and Trader Joe's). Just a short drive to the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Loved it!

Our extended family stayed in this lovely home for a long weekend and we really enjoyed our time there! The home's open floor plan was perfect for our large group. The home is well stocked with items to make the guests' stay comfortable. Looking forward to visiting this home again.

About the host

Hosted by Cathy McCall

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This home has been a beloved part of Nicole's family since her grandmother bought it many years ago. She has lovingly curated all of the items any guests would want or need so it's the perfect vacation rental. Cathy McCall is the property manager, and has been in the real estate business for over 40 years. The picture above is Cathy, your contact for your stay.

Why they chose this property

This is the perfect home for a large family traveling with lots of kids and pets. Located in central Encinitas close to everything. Moonlight beach is right down the street, the YMCA offers an Olympic sized pool, tennis courts, gym and tons of exercise classes plus a world class skateboard park! World class surfing, amusement parks include Legoland (about 15 minutes away), Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Please note, pets are welcomed as long as they have current shots and flea protection.

What makes this property unique

Single level, lots of room, (over 2,000 s.f.) comfy and a very happy place! Beach, shopping, restaurants, lots of activities and Legoland/golf/surfing/horseback riding. What else do you need? We have toys, a ping pong table and basketball game in the garage for all to enjoy. Fenced back yard with a outdoor living room (couch) featuring a fireplace table. Great grill.

This home is also a single level with no steps for handicap access. The master suite has a walk in shower and jacuzzi tub. All bedrooms have TV's. The home is also air conditioned. There is a wine cooler/bar area. Open floorpan with the kitchen open to the family room which has a fireplace. Separate living room also has a fireplace. Huge dining room table that seats ten.

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