Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks away.

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Private patio; outdoor dining and seating under the palapa also with a fire pit.

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2 bedroomsSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad State Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Tamarack Beach
‪5 min walk‬
LEGOLAND® California
‪9 min drive‬
Oceanside, CA (OCN)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The Cottage sleeps 4 (2 adults, 2 kids).
Offers a full kitchen; oven, dishwasher, fridge and utensils, with a breakfast bar. A comfortable Living room offers seating & leads out to the relaxing patio area.

The outdoor patio offers Casual Seating around a fire pit and a separate Dining Table, Barbecue grill, Sun beds and plenty of room for relaxing.

Spacious Bathroom with walk-in shower.
It has Air Conditioning/Heat.
The main bedroom offers a Queen-size bed and wardrobe.
A separate small bedroom has Bunk beds for 2 kids.
Detached laundry room; complete with washer, dryer, iron & board.
Also provides: Beach chairs & umbrella, beach towels.
Outdoor shower to rinse off golden sand.
**We do not allow Pets indoor or outdoor**
**We are a Non-Smoking facility (indoor and outdoor)**

This fantastic location, 1 block from the beach and 3 from the heart of Carlsbad Village.
The Village offers: restaurants, live music, cafes and shops.
The beaches of Carlsbad were recognized in the top 25 of Best beaches in the U.S. Are you ready for a relaxing vacation, explore Carlsbad and all it has to offer.
See actual photos from the beautiful beaches of Carlsbad.

We are 10 minutes from Lego-land.
4 Blocks to the Coaster (train) which will take you to downtown San Diego, or North to San Clemente.

Please see the Calendar for available dates.
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults and 2 kids
When inquiring or booking direct, please tell us a little about yourself and your party and upcoming trip.

Carlsbad Business License #
BL/STVR Permit # BLRE013675-05-2023

Property manager

Julie Davies

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 BLRE013675-05-2023

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and GIA Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

Carlsbad State Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Tamarack Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Carlsbad Lagoon - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Carlsbad Village Station - 10 min walk
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬7 min walk
‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬9 min walk
‪Board And Brew Carlsba - ‬3 min walk
‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Señor Grubby's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks away. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks away.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks away.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks away. located?

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

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

22 March 2025

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

Great location / wonderful hosts!!

We can’t wait to book this property again, quick walk to the beach and the owners couldn’t have been more accommodating. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

6 September 2024

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

Great stay

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

6 January 2025

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

Perfect spot in the Village

We really enjoyed our time at the Cottage! The location was tremendous and our family enjoyed walking to the beach and all the great spots to eat. The outdoor space was a great amenity. Hosts were great people and easy to work with. We hope to visit the Cottage again on our next trip to Carlsbad.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Novato, CA

26 July 2015

Awesome beach cottage

The cottage was great. Owners were extremely nice and helpful. We had a great time. It's a block from the beach and Carlsbad village so we rarely used the car. It was so nice to walk everywhere. Restaurants, sandwich shops and coffee houses 3 blocks away. Looking forward to my next stay at the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

20 March 2020

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

Sweet little cottage

Despite terrible timing for a vacation and a week's worth of rain, we truly enjoyed this little cottage in Carlsbad. The place was cozy, just a short walk from a beautiful beach and had a wonderful outdoor space that we used as much as the rain would allow. It had everything we could have wanted and was easy to find but very quiet and private. Julie and Ian were great hosts, kind and very responsive. We would definitely recommend. Thanks Julie and Ian!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stacey R.

9 July 2015

Convenient

Ms. Julie made our check in easy and very convenient. Was surprised that there were things I didn't need to bring with me such as beach towels and sand toys. My boys and I had fun the location was perfect. We walked everywhere for anything we needed. Very relaxing atmosphere.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E., Massachusetts

26 July 2017

Absolutely perfect!

I travel to Carlsbad often.This was my first time staying at Julie and Ian's cottage.I absolutely loved it! The location is perfect,the cottage is immaculate,Everything that you need is right there,even a laundry room,beach chairs,umbrella,and a wonderful gas fire pit! Julie and Ian are amazing hosts, making certain that every detail is perfect. I could go on and on,however I hope that I have not said too much or my cottage maybe rented out when I need it!!

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

15 August 2018

Great rental 2 blocks from Beach

Loved staying here for 6 days. So glad to have air conditioning, the lovely patio for family gatherings, and comfortable. Ian and Julie were so accommodating and kind. Helped me unload on arrival and when I checked out. Would suggest they get more comfortable mattresses for bunk beds. Friend spent the night and said bed pillow were uncomfortable. The queen bed was fabulous. there is also pull out sofa bed in living room. Highly recommend this rental. Planning to visit again in the off season. Loved proximity to beach and Carlsbad Village. Fabulous time. Thank you Ian and Julie

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

1 September 2021

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

Cozy cottage with a great outdoor space and location!

This rental has an awesome outdoor area with a table to eat, fire pit, shower and more! The inside has what you need for sleeping, getting ready and cooking. It is a smaller space inside, but with the great weather in Carlsbad you would rather have a larger outside space to enjoy! They had beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and toys to use, all nicely stored in the laundry area. You cannot beat the location, it is only a few minute walk to the beach where there is a ramp access point and then a few minute walk to downtown. There were some great eating areas just a few blocks away! The owners were very friendly, checking in by text to make sure we didn't need anything and were enjoying our stay. They also made sure I had the information needed for the gates on check in day and put out cones to reserve the street parking spot right in front of the house. Check out was simple and easy, with just putting linens in the laundry room and starting the dishwasher. Overall it was a great place for our stay, I would reserve this rental again and recommend it to family and friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

25 April 2016

Relaxed vacation in a beautiful property very close to beach

We stayed, for the second time at Julie's Cozy Cottage in Carlsbad. Again, we had a lovely time. The cottage is well appointed, has a very comfortable bed and a very nice, modern bathroom and kitchen. Everything you need is there. If not, just ask Julie and she is very accommodating in providing anything that might be missing. (I needed a collander - pasta drainer and she got it for us before we even arrived.) Julie and family are very friendly and caring. The cottage is located behind the family's main house, but could not be more private. There are 2 sets of table and chairs outside to relax in or eat your dinner at. It is very quiet back there, and all fenced in for privacy. Carlsbad itself has many great restaurants, we especially loved Las Olas, Coyote and the "Daily News" for breakfast. On Wednesdays there is a Farmers market with many goodies for sale and taste. One day we took the "Coaster" commuter train into San Diego and had a lovely day sightseeing there. We stayed for 11 days and enjoyed every one of them. Thank you Julie and family Bridget and Gary - Ontario Canada

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

18 February 2015

Just loved The Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Julie's Cozy Cottage. When we arrived, Julie was right there waiting for us. She showed us around and we liked what we saw. I was pleasantly surprised by all the supplies that were there for our use, such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee, tea salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, etc. etc. Julie was so nice and easy going and even took us shopping the first day (and offered a second time, but we did not need her help at that time). The cottage had a nice casual beach like decor. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor patio areas and often had our lunch outside. The cottage was very close to nice restaurants, shopping, the weekly Farmers Market and the Coaster Train station. This provided convenient transportation into San Diego for us, as we did not have a car. It was a very short walk to the most beautiful beach you can think of. You can walk for miles along the beach and it never gets boring. Sometimes we took the beach chairs and towels provided to the beach for a little sun bathing. We definitely will return some day. Thank you Julie and husband for your great hospitality

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Channing P., Where do you live?

22 July 2015

Fabulously Cozy Cottage!

My husband and I brought our almost-3 year old with us on a Carlsbad getaway weekend, and the Cozy Cottage was the perfect hideaway for the three of us! The property is cozy but very comfortable and Julie has kitted it out with everything that one might need. The location cannot be beat - it's a five minute walk to the beach! There's a wonderful outdoor shower on the property which is the PERFECT end to an afternoon at the beach - it's great to be able to wash all the sand off before heading inside (and toddlers bring a LOT of sand home with them!) The kitchen is small but very well-equipped, and the outdoor grill was perfect - we cooked out two of the four nights we stayed there and took advantage of the great backyard space. The outdoor area is well furnished with lounge chairs, a dining table, and another lovely seating area with an overhead umbrella for warm afternoons - it's a truly indoor/outdoor property which is great. We spent a lot of time on the patio, having breakfast and coffee in the morning and relaxing with a glass of wine before dinner in the evening. The downtown area with all of the restaurants and shops is just two blocks away, and the train station is a less than 10 minute walk away - we highly recommend taking the Coaster down to Old Town San Diego, our daughter loved it! Julie was such a helpful host and we felt so welcome there. We're looking forward to another visit!

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

28 September 2022

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

Cozy Cottage in Great Location

This property is small but fully equipped. We had everything we needed to enjoy a long weekend escaping from reality. The outdoor space is wonderful. Always some shade and plenty of comfortable furniture to relax on. Easy walking distance to the beach and Carlsbad Village.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dea M.

13 September 2022

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Great getaway

Love this place, perfect location, private and cozy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

7 September 2022

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Great cozy place to stay

Julie was great to communicate with and checking in and out was super easy. The house was clean and well stocked. Lots of beach towels, toys and even a wagon to take to the beach which was so helpful. Nice large patio to enjoy as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford F.

7 September 2022

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

Great place for a beach vacation

The property had all that I needed. The owners even helped me with getting an extra tank of propane for a cookout. It was a great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

16 August 2022

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

We Keep Coming Back!

The property is excellent and the owners are so easy to work with and great people. The location to the beach, restaurants, and shopping is perfect. We have stayed here multiple times and will continue to do so.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

21 June 2022

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Our Favorite Spot

This is our 3rd time staying here and it’s our family’s favorite spot each summer. Location is great and so very convenient for everything. Host makes the stay so easy and has all the beach supplies there which makes our car ride easier to not have to bring all of the extras! Always so nice and easy to work with. We will be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Criado H.

19 June 2022

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Cozy & Convenient

My family and I (includes twin toddlers) had a fabulous time here! The owners were so friendly and proactive about ensuring we enjoyed our stay. The various amenities including the beach gear and outdoor shower made our beach days stress free and very enjoyable. Strongly recommend you book this cozy cottage!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

21 May 2022

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Great location and outdoor space, small for a family

Location is great- close to beach and restaurants. Outdoor space is awesome! Had beach toys and chairs, beach towels. I would recommend this property for 2 people. We stayed with our two kids and it was pretty tight. The bunk area is separated from the kitchen by just a curtain so keeping the noise down for nap time was a challenge. The main bedroom has a door but also an open pass through window to the kitchen (with curtain) so again you can hear everything. We brought two rather large suitcases and neither would fit lying down in the bedroom- had to keep them in the living room. I would definitely stay here again if It were just my husband and I.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

1 May 2022

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Cozy Cottage was Great

Super nice place, within walking distance of tons of shops, food, and beach. Close to the Coaster train if you want to go to Oceanside or San Diego. We will definitely be back. Thanks for making our 10th anniversary memorable!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

26 April 2022

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Father + Son Surf Legoland Spring Break

The Cozy Cottage was so cool. Right in the center of the Carlsbad beach and village with huge hotels and resorts all around, you can still get an old school beach experience in Carlsbad here. My son and I loved the outdoor area for chilling in the sun, cornhole, morning coffee. Plenty of area for shade or sunbathing. The shack itself was as its name suggests, COZY. I had the queen room and my son (11) had the back bunk. Well designed bar/kitchen area for inside. Also we did movie nights on the couch and the TV had a surprisingly nice sound system. The real draw is the location! We easily loaded up each day and walked to the beach. A few times we would forget something on the beach and I just ran back to the cottage. Or you are right next to restaurants, 7-11, etc for quick bites or drinks. We discovered Carlsbad Village and walked to our favorite shaved ice shack along with my favorite cafe or burrito spots. We walked to surf lessons down the beach at Lifeguard stand 30 (we were at 37-38). Easy uber to Legoland one day as well. We loved the cottage and the beach so much we only went to Legoland one day......Win win for family bonding. My son and I now have an easy beach vacation spot to go back to....Oh yeah, Julie and her husband were awesome and they just want to see the beach shack get love, and we gave it and got it back from them. Very attentive if we needed anything, which wasn't much since the shack has everything you need. Lots of care and charm for a beach shack. We will be back...

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

24 April 2022

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Wonderful Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. Can’t wait to return! The owner was great to work with, very friendly and quick to respond. There is everything you need for the beach from towels to beach toys! Being able to do laundry while there was a blessing and an unexpected perk that was included. The fire pit and outside area was fantastic. We sat outside every morning and night and enjoyed the views. The walk to the beach was 5 minutes and so easy. The village is so close with great restaurants and shops. Carlsbad beaches are incredible. Our first night we saw whales breaching and most nights we saw dolphins swimming, especially at dusk. The beaches are never crowded. The week we were there was perfect. Can’t wait to go back and stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

25 March 2022

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Great location!

Just a few blocks from the beach and the village restaurants etc. Great location! The house is small but works for a family with young kids. Nice outdoor space. Great host!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

25 March 2022

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Cozy and perfect!

So easy, Julie and Ian were amazing, and the outdoor space made for the left relaxation spot. Easy beach access, SO quick to yummy food and shopping...a great getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Davies

My husband and I are from England. We have lived in the US many years; raising our boys in Carlsbad's wonderful climate and outdoor lifestyle.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property for the location to the beach and the village. There are two stand alone cottages on the property we live in the front one and rent out the rear unit, which has own private entrance.

What makes this property unique

Location, on weekends we walk along the beach front, walk out to dinner, browse shops. No need to drive anywhere.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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