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Dog-friendly house with beach access, firepit, deck, and enclosed yard

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tamarack Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly house with beach access, firepit, deck, and enclosed yard

Garfield Getaway

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This charming home is located just one block from the pristine beach as well as Carlsbad Village with its boutique shops and fabulous restaurants. The main house has two bedrooms, while the third bedroom is in a detached cottage. The living area boasts a large dining table and a warming gas fireplace. This home also features a dine-in chef's kitchen with plenty of counter space. Outside, there is a front yard seating area with a firepit as well as an enclosed, canopy-covered, rear patio area with a table to dine alfresco. Other amenities include a washer/dryer, four new TVs, a DVD Player, and complimentary high-speed internet access. All premium movie channels and streaming services are included in every bedroom.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Two surfboards, beach chairs, and boogie boards are provided.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number BLRE003174-05-2018

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Frontwave Arena or Iron Sights Shooting Range. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Board And Brew Carlsba - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Señor Grubby's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly house with beach access, firepit, deck, and enclosed yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly house with beach access, firepit, deck, and enclosed yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly house with beach access, firepit, deck, and enclosed yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly house with beach access, firepit, deck, and enclosed yard located?

Located in North Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach. Witch Creek Winery and Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information are also within 10 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place in a great location

This property is in such an amazing location. So close to the beach and great restaurants in walking distance even with a big family. The house has everything you might need - stocked kitchen, beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and plenty of linens. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great 3 bedroom/3 bathroom and location!

Great location. Unwelcoming as locks on so many drawers and cabinets; the owners things in what was left unlocked. Huge hampers in closets, minimal hangers. AC in 3rd bedroom needs filter cleaned; it smells. Location!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shandelle G.

Amazing location!

So easy to walk to the beach. Chairs, shovels, coolers all provided for your perfect day on the beach.
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8/10 Good

Amy A.

Garfield rental

Close to everything in quiet neighborhood.. great for bbcue and walking. Master bed was a wee bit small but doable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Lovely Beach House

Great Location and layout!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Perfect Beach house

Lots of room for the family to have their own space (inside and out). 1blk away from the beach. Walking distance to the shops in Carlsbad. I would not hesitate to book this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Joseph B.

Garfield Getaway Review

Great property and great location.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Russel C.

Cute beach house in a perfect location

Location location location. This house is perfectly located with access to the beach next to Tower 38 being only 2 blocks away, it is also a short stroll to a lot of restaurants, shopping and other activities. You could easily spend a week here and never take the car out of the driveway. We chose to visit Carlsbad primarily to go to Legoland, but wanted to spend the rest of our time unscheduled and mostly on the beach. The beach chairs and umbrella were great to have access to, my 7 year old daughter made friends over the beach toys. The space was very inviting, and was a comfortable place to unwind. The outdoor space was fantastic. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and silverware and overall was great. The washer and dryer were top notch and great to have. The main bed was uncomfortable for our liking, but was adequate for the 4 nights we stayed. The front door deadbolt was a bit finicky, we found it easier to just bring the keys and use the side door instead.
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10/10 Excellent

Elliot L.

Temp Housing on the Beach

The home was wonderful to stay at. We needed place for our family to stay for two weeks while waiting for our truck to arrive when we moved to the area and it really “felt like home on the beach.” Great place!
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

yuriy m.

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

Smells terrible

There’s a terrible mold like smell at this property. Contacted the Property manager multiple times. They offered to move me to a different property that was not anywhere near close to the beach like this one. I asked to get refunded the remainder of my state as I would like to have left, but they never returned my calls. I called four times and each time was told that the property owner will contact me and I was never contracted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Ideal Carlsbad property for us

Location and layout of living quarters (for 3 adults) were ideal. Key code and WiFi code were incorrect in initial notification, but property manager was very helpful and responsive to all our concerns. Thermostat needs adjustment - unnecessary A/C for hours resulted in our discomfort and surely great cost to the owners. Property very well equipped and good for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

Ideal for us

We loved the location and the layout of the house. We appreciated the prompt and helpful assistance from Greg in addressing our concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Brad S.

Carlsbad

Location, cleanest of house ,
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10/10 Excellent

Brad S., Chandler usa

Garfield

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great vacation, close to town Carlsbad a block from the ocean very relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Troy M., Phoenix AZ

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

Perfect family beach spot!

Great property, only a block to the beach. Very clean and well kept. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., Peoria, AZ

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

Great for families with little kids

We would love to stay here again. The layout of the property is a little weird but it worked for our purposes (3 adults and 4 kids ages 1, 3, 6 & 8). Nice outdoor areas. Totally walkable to the beach and located near the beach ramp, not the stairs, so it’s way easier with strollers and wagons. I couldn’t figure out the high chair so that was annoying but no big deal. The bathroom located in the main bedroom is nice but the shower is SUPER small so if you are a larger person that may be an issue, but the 2nd bathroom is “normal” size with a tub. The backyard was great... backs up to a hotel but we didn’t have any noise issues and it was nice that the kids could play in a secure area. We didn’t expect a view and we didn’t get one... but this is located in a beautiful little neighborhood and, for Carlsbad, I really don’t think you can beat the location. If we go back I would bring 2 tension-based baby gates to make the front yard a little easier for me with the babies.... otherwise no complaints. A carbon monoxide detector was beeping when we first got there but the property managers were there in a flash to take care of it. One of the fans wasn’t working when we got there but they took care of that too - close enough to the water that I slept great with a blanket - there is no ac but it was still very pleasant. Short walk to Carlsbad Villiage - did it with all the kids multiple times. Overall, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Fantastic Location, Cozy House

We had a great stay at this rental. The location is phenomenal! Not only proximity to the beach, but the beach access is key! Just around the corner and across the street and you’re right there! So fast and convenient. Essentially everything you could need in the town of Carlsbad is easily within walking distance. As mentioned in several reviews, there is no AC. While we were staying, the highs were mid 70s. At this temperature, we were comfortable. I think it could’ve been a different story if the highs were mid 80s, which is not too common for Carlsbad. A few things that we enjoyed that was not advertised in the listing: several beach chairs, umbrellas and sand toys are avail to use, there is a fire pit and a few logs were provided, large comfortable blow up mattress is avail in unit, lots of towels are provided. Things I suggest you bring with you: extra trash bags, your own ground coffee if you plan on having coffee in the unit, fire starter log and extra wood if staying more than one night, extra paper towels, travel size laundry detergent. Overall, this place really has everything you could want: location, parking, security, convenience, cozy and well appointed home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Megan M.

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

Great location

This was a great house that was close to town and to the beach. The house was very clean with a large kitchen. This company was wonderful to work with and in constant communication with me. I would absolutely book with McLain Properties again for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad S., Chandler usa

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

Carlsbad vacation

Close to beach 1 block 1 block to downtown Very convenient to everything food, restaurants, convenient stores ice cream close to downtown shopping The negative is the patio could of been washed Down and could of used extra fans a little hot during the day no air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

JoAnne F.

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

Location, location, location!

Great location! They provided lots of towels which was so nice! There are two things that would have made our stay more comfortable. Air conditioning, even though the temperature was in the 70’s the house was a bit stuffy. The Queen sized bed mattress needs to be replaced it sinks down in the middle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Great location!

Loved the location...a couple blocks to the beach and the Village. The layout of the house is a little weird. The easiest way to get to the back detached bedroom is thru the master. Otherwise you walk around to the side of the house and through the kitchen. No TV in the master but nice TVs in the other rooms. Great setup in the kitchen. All of the dishes, pots and pans you could possibly need and plastic dishes for kids. We did quite a bit of cooking so I was happy that the pots and pans were good quality. The was one small bar soap in each bathroom...luckily I saw other reviews and brought some. Nice assortment of linens, towels and blankets. This is my second time renting with Mclain properties and I will definitely check their rentals first for my next CA trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Perfect for families

We stayed here with our three year old and another family from out of town. All together we were four adults and three kids under six. This house was as in the perfect location- walkable to the beach, coffee shops, and restaurants. It was nice having a washer and dryer and the large kitchen and large living room were perfect for our large group. Our favorite was the fire pit, which we enjoyed every night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny F.

Nice beach house! Great location to Carlsbad Beach

We liked the modern big kitchen and the big porch table! Great for feeding our big family! House was clean and on a quiet street. Like most beach houses it didn't have AC so a little warm in the day but the fans brought in the cooler evening air. One gate was very secure but the other could be improved also locks on the windows. Would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Great house, great location!!!! Just perfect!

It was a great house, plenty of room, and close to everything! Has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Betty S.

Great Beach House to stay in Carlsbad

This was a great home to rent for a family reunion. The back patio is shaded and cool for meals at breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can't beat the location - two blocks from Carlsbad beach. The amenities were a little lacking - no hand soap or soap for the bathrooms. No laundry soap was provided; however per the contract when you rent this house, you are to do a load of towels if you exceed one towel per person. In addition, the windows are original wood frame windows and some of the window locks are broken. Otherwise, it is a very relaxing home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

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