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5 min walk to the sand!
Fully stocked kitchen, KitchenAid mixer, Hexclad pots/pans
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9238.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Carlsbad, CA
  • South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Read our reviews! Guests ❤️ this family friendly house!

Named on VRBO's TOP 10 Kid Friendly Vacation Rental Homes across the country in 2012. Thank you VRBO and to all of our guests!

Come enjoy our 2500+ sq. ft. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. The house sleeps 10 comfortably and is located in a small neighborhood of custom homes ACROSS THE STREET from Carlsbad State beach. It is on a quiet residential cul-de-sac with no through traffic. It has a private backyard with a hot water outdoor shower and built in gas firepit! Cook your meals in the fully stocked custom kitchen or barbeque on the Weber gas grill in the backyard. The family room has a beautiful river rock gas fireplace and is a wonderful space to gather for games or watch movies. Enjoy NETFLIX movies with Blueray/DVD/CD/IPOD, wireless internet, wireless printer, and 4 high definition televisions throughout the home. The garage has been converted into a playroom with a playhouse, toys, games, and foosball table. All beds have new mattresses with 'CleanRest' encasements and new bedding. There are two king beds, two queen beds, and two queen sofa sleepers. An Aero mattress and/or crib are available upon request. Family vacations are special! It is important to us that you enjoy your stay.

CITY OF CARLSBAD PERMIT # VR - 1241309*
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Property manager

Jeff or Kim Todd
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Playroom has games, books, toys and more.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
One dog considered. Must sign pet addendum.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A/C: All windows and doors must be kept closed when running the A/C. The minimum temperature it may be set is 71 degrees Fahrenheit​.
Rental agreement: Guests must return a completed rental agreement and photo ID within seven days of booking reservation.
You may be permitted to bring your dog if you agree to the rules established to maintain the quality of cleanliness of the house.

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
Property Registration Number BLRE1241309

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Batiquitos Lagoon, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 4 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Read our reviews! Guests ❤️ this family friendly house! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Read our reviews! Guests ❤️ this family friendly house!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Read our reviews! Guests ❤️ this family friendly house!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Read our reviews! Guests ❤️ this family friendly house! located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Carlsbad State Beach and North Ponto Beach. LEGOLAND® California is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Fantastic house, location, and hosts

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at this property! The house is amazing - clean, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and plenty of space. And the real MVP was the playroom. The location is awesome; just 2 blocks and some stairs down to the beach. The beach is narrow so during high tide there is little to no beach but it wasn't crowded which was great. Kim & Jeff were both awesome hosts. They were quick to communicate, offered wet suits for the kids, and made check-out a breeze. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Very Nice Home Close to Beach

Two blocks from beach. Beautiful house with great amenities and nicely decorated. Very thoughtful and responsive hosts. One of the best that we have rented over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

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

Perfect extended family vacation at the beach

We had a perfect week staying at Kim & Jeff's beach house. The house was a great fit for our family (3 generations), the kids loved the play room, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed (we cooked 3 nights in the house) and we all enjoyed the comfortable lounging areas, plenty of space for our quiet moments and sitting outside at the fire pit. Jeff and Kim were perfect hosts and kindly allowed us to borrow some wetsuits, the house is just a short walk to the beach. Our kids are already asking when can we go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

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

Wonderful Home

Such a wonderful home for a big family vacation! Close to the beach, spotless, great communication from hosts, comfy beds, awesome playroom, tons of amenities - we had a blast. Kids loved making S’mores! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Family Friendly Stay

Perfect getaway location! The house is so family friendly and conveniently located. We enjoyed the beach, Lego Land and the zoo. All 3 generations were happy! It is one of the nicest stays we’ve had as the owners have thought of everything and were so nice to rent from. Hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Awesome

Great stay and owners, great communication
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Couldn’t be a better Legoland Stay

The property was clean and well appointed. I generally expect this from a rental. What put this over the top was the kids playroom and closeness to both the beach and Legoland. Perfect for a family with young kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Such a Great Home for a Family Getaway

Loved everything about this property! Location was great- a short walk to the beach; enough spaces for everyone- the playroom was perfect for our grandkids (and even our adult kids at night); and the kitchen was stocked well enough for us to cook every meal. We will definitely stay again next time we’re in Carlsbad! Thank you Kim and Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Best family vacation ever.

Everything we needed for an amazing family vacation was included in this VRBO. Our kids and grandkids had so much fun. The playroom was perfect and well equipped for "down time". Quiet time around the fire pit after the kids were asleep was amazing. The hosts were very accommodating and the thought of everything a family would need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and well appointed

We enjoyed our stay at this great property. Owners were easy to communicate with and so accommodating. House was very clean and well appointed. The play room for kids is also amazing. Short walk to the beach and plenty of beach equipment on hand to use. Nice central location to all things Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Diego. Legoland, the zoo, safari park, aquarium, and delicious u-pick it strawberries close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Perfect Home away from Home

We had a beautiful stay at this home. We are incredibly impressed with everything from the cleanliness of the home to all of the necessities & amenities that were provided. It is a short walk down to a beautiful beach which was rarely busy and so almost felt like our own private beach. We loved sitting outside at night around the fire pit talking & even our teens enjoyed the 'play room'! Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

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

Awesome Time

Amazing host! The house lacked nothing. We walked to the beach every day, they supplied everything we needed to enjoy our beach time. The play room was well thought of. The kids had a blast in there. Highly recommended for family. Thank you, Jeff and Kim:)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glori R.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Beautiful home, convenient location, and all the amenities you could ask for! This is a spectacular family home and the playroom kept our 4 year old entertained for days! The owners were an absolute pleasure and overly accommodating. Five stars across the board.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Highly recommended

We had an amazing stay! Logistics and communication were seamless. Beautiful home, location is excellent, quiet neighborhood, easy stroll to the beach, steps to the train station yet no train noise. The best part however was the play room! We had 4 kids that would have spent the trip playing in the playroom if we'd have let them! Definitely would recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Austin, TX

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

Carlsbad family vacation

Beautiful house! Fully equipped with everything we needed and the kids loved the playroom. All four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are upstairs (plus a half-bath downstairs). Three of the bedrooms share one hall access bathroom, so maybe not an ideal setup for multiple non-related families but worked fine for our 3- generation family group. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B., Gilbert, Arizona

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

Wonderful Carlsbad Trip

The house was amazing and so well equipped. We had everything we needed. The host was accessible and great to work with. We had a great time and were very comfortable. The playroom and backyard were great for downtime with the grandkids. We also loved Carlsbad and the house was an easy walk or drive to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great Beach House

This Carlsbad beach house was perfect for our family vacation! The location was perfect. A very nice south Carlsbad State beach was easily accessed by a 10 minute walk. The house itself was located in a cul-de-sac neighborhood which was nice and quiet. Kim and Jeff thought of every need in the house including skewers for roasting marshmallows on the outdoor fire pit. The converted playroom garage area was fully stocked with toys that fit all age groups. Our grandsons had hours of fun in the playroom! There was easy access to Interstate 5 making it easy to get to San Diego and various theme parks. Thank you Kim and Jeff for sharing your beautiful beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Best stay EVER

This house is an absolute dream. When you imagine getting a house close to the beach, you wouldn’t even hope it was this good. The pictures are accurate. It was spotlessly clean and had everything you could need. The neighborhood felt so safe and welcoming. My 80-year-old in-laws took a walk every morning and loved it. We had three generations staying at the house, and we all had enough living space and hangout space. The owners are beyond gracious and wonderful to communicate with. Do yourself a favor and book this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Absolutely Incredible!

Wow. This home is perfection! We head to Carlsbad yearly for the 4th of July and this is by far our favorite home. The kitchen is stocked, the play room is wonderful, the beds are so cozy, and steps away from the beach! The homeowners are the sweetest, leaving goodies for the kids and jumped onto any requests we had, including helping find a babysitter! We will be back and we cannot recommend this rental enough! Thank you Jeff and Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Beautiful home, location is amazing, perfect for kids!

What an amazing stay we had, we made this property our home for 3 weeks. The owner Kim is outstanding! She/ they have thought about almost every little detail. Have had many rentals but no one has ever gone above & beyond like they did. From house hold supplies to diaper pail, pack & play, toys etc Plus being able to walk to the beach was great, and just a quick drive to about any where to do so many different things. I highly recommend this place to anyone and would definitely love to come back here.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

SoCal at its best!

This VRBO gem was perfect for our group of 9. We had 6 adults and 3 girls, ages 2, 2, and 4. Everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and the girls loved the playroom, complete with playhouse, puppet stage, legos, dollhouse, books, tv and much more! The beach is easily accessible as are grocery stores, and a myriad of restaurants. We enjoyed a day at Legoland, the Safari Park and a fun morning at the Carlsbad Aquatic Center. Communication with the host was excellent! We would love to stay in their beautiful home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Amazing place for a family!

This home was so great for our family of 6! We have 4 kids 8 and under and Kim & Jeff converted the garage into a kids room and it was the best! The kids loved it! We had a 6 month old baby and they had extra baby items, bouncer, High chair, crib and other things that were great to have since we couldn’t fit those in our suitcases. The fire pit was a hit for our kids too! The beach was about a 10 min walk away and down a set of stairs and it was the perfect distance for our kids to walk to and from. The house was very clean and organized. We also went to Legoland and it was a 10 min drive. Jeff & Kim even gave us wetsuits for our kids, which was really nice! They made the whole process easy. We will definitely be staying here again next time we come down!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney H.

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

Fabulous property!

My husband and I stayed here with our 3 kids (ages 8, 6 and 1) and our nanny. The house was perfect for us. It had everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and beach chairs/toys for having fun at the beach. The beach was such a short walk away it was so nice. The playroom was perfect for keeping the kids entertained while we made meals or got ready in the morning. We had family foosball tournaments and had so much fun we'll be buying a foosball table when we return home! The home was a quick drive to all the activities we did - San Diego Zoo, Legoland, Flower Fields, Torrey Pines, Encinitas. It was a great spring break trip for us and we'll definitely return. The hosts were easy to contact and made everything great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alysha N., South Jordan, Utah

AMAZING VACATION HOME!

We had the most fabulous time staying here in this beautiful home. The place was perfectly spotless, had everything you could possibly need, and was incredibly comfortable. With the kids completely entertained in the playroom (which was better than our playroom at home by far!), the adults could actually relax and won't be needing a vacation from our vacation. Doesn't that sound nice? We loved the easy access to the beach, the gas fire pit in the backyard, and the glorious beds! The owners were wonderful and made sure we felt right at home. We would recommend playing in the sand and surf, heading to Sea Life Park, taking a day trip to La Jolla, and make sure to eat at Swami's for breakfast! This really is the greatest place for a family and we are already trying to schedule our next trip back!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D., Garden Grove, CA

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

The perfect getaway for families with young kids!!

Our family was so happy that we found this house in Carlsbad! It was perfectly located for our beach day, SD zoo day, and legoland. Even staying in the home was great due to the perfect playroom for kids that kept them entertained for hours. There is something for everyone in the home. The backyard was great to hang out in with the fire pit and patio furniture. The interior of the home was great for entertaining, especially the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen contained all the essential cookware needed. All the bedrooms are upstairs with a baby gate already installed at the top of the stairs which was perfect for our little ones. We met the owners, Jeff and Kim, who are wonderful hosts and readily available for anything you should need in your trip as they are right next door! We can’t wait to come back as a family and enjoy vacations for years to come in this Carlsbad home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff or Kim Todd

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We live next door to this property. We're just about to begin our 10th year of vacation renting. It's YOUR house during your stay - you can expect to see us going in and out of our house, but you will get complete privacy. It's a lovely neighborhood and the beach is one of our favorite surf spots.

Why they chose this property

The house is CLEAN, well maintained, and fun!

The beach is magical! There's something for everyone - playing in the sand, jumping in the waves, boogie boarding, surfing, or just relaxing in the sun. One of the greatest joys in life is quality time with family. We set up this home with the hope that guests will create lifelong memories and have a wonderful time so they come back (and a lot of them do)!
Thank you for considering our house for your vacation!

What makes this property unique

The house is located in a quiet neighborhood close to the beach. It is an easy five-minute walk to a lovely beach where you will descend a staircase of about 100 steps and find yourself on a beach with locals and campers (no big crowds of tourists).

The house has hard floors throughout and all mattresses and pillows are encased for cleanliness. It is beautifully decorated, well maintained and without "owner clutter."

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