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Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos

Beachfront vacation home near Carlsbad State Beach

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A spacious dining area with a glass table and white wicker chairs, overlooking a scenic ocean view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious living room with large windows overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a cozy seating area.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, multiple buildings, and a staircase leading down to the beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

On the beach.Your stay at this South Beach vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Carlsbad State Beach and LEGOLAND® California. Also, South Carlsbad State Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Tamarack Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • North Ponto Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 5 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos

Wake up to the sounds of the surf at Shore Drive, an oceanfront getaway with a private staircase leading down to the shores of Carlsbad, CA. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home features wall-to-wall windows on the ocean facing side of the home for an unobstructed, panoramic ocean view.

After spending the day at the beach, guests can enjoy home-cooked meals in the fully-stocked kitchen, or a sunset bbq on the patio, and restful nights in the comfortable bedrooms.

The Space
Shore Drive is a three bedroom, three bathroom, oceanfront home in beautiful Carlsbad, California. Please note since this home is oceanfront it does not have AC. Typically if you open the doors facing the ocean in warmer months the home will cool down quickly.

The Living Room
- Open concept living/dining/kitchen with a floor-to-ceiling windows along the entire west-facing wall of the house for panoramic ocean views
- Bright and sunny, ocean-view sitting area
- Separate entertainment nook with comfortable seating, a smart tv with access to live tv streaming and Netflix, and a selection of family games and puzzles
- SONOS sound system for guests to use.
- Laptop friendly desk and chair. Perfect for remote working or distance learning (with an ocean view!). Wifi speed is ultra-fast - over 400 Mbps download.

The Kitchen
- Refrigerator, gas stove, oven, microwave and dishwasher
- Cookware, glassware, dinnerware and utensils
- Toaster, blender and other cooking gadgets
- Quartz-topped peninsula with barstool seating
- Keurig coffee maker with complimentary k-cup pods, creamer and sugar. Traditional drip coffee maker also available.

The Dining Room
- Sunny dining room with ocean views
- Dining table with seating for six

The Master Suite
- King sized bed with comfortable mattress and pillows
- Smart tv with access to live tv streaming and Netflix
- Large closet with wooden hangers and luggage stands
- En-suite bathroom with a step-in shower
- All bathrooms are equipped with plush towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hair dryer and quality shampoo products

The Guest Bedrooms
- Two additional guest bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed, en-suite bathroom, smart tv and closet with wooden hangers and luggage stand
- All beds have comfortable mattresses, a selection of sleeping pillows and are made up with soft, quality linens
- All bedrooms are equipped with white noise machines and charging ports on each nightstand for easy charging of your devices at night

Guest Bathrooms
- En-suite bathrooms attached to each bedroom
- Full bathroom in bedroom 2 with a step-in shower
- Full bathroom with access from bedroom 3 and the kitchen
- All bathrooms are equipped with plush towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hair dryer and quality shampoo products

The Outdoor Space
- Large, private patio with unobstructed, panoramic views of the Pacific
- Private pathway and staircase leading down to the beach
- Lounge chairs
- Outdoor dining table
- Patio umbrellas
- Fire pit
- BBQ with grilling utensils (propane tank provided)
- Outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach

Other Amenities
- Beach towels
- Washing machine and dryer with "free & clear" (allergy friendly) laundry detergent and fabric softener
- Garage and driveway parking available
-Pack 'n Play setup available as an add-on for $35 + tax, or upgrade to the Pack 'n Play + High Chair setup for $55 + tax.

Nearby Attractions

* Legoland - 2 Miles
* Oceanside Pier - 6 Miles
* San Diego Safari Park - 27 Miles
* San Diego Zoo - 33 Miles
* Del Mar Fairgrounds - 13 Miles
* Sea World - 29 Miles
* San Diego Airport - 34 Miles
* Carlsbad McClellan-Palomar Airport 6.4 Miles

Guests will have exclusive access to the entire property with self-check in capability. The house, garage and oceanfront patio are all solely for guest use. Located in the Terramar neighborhood known for its excellent reef surf break out front of the house and fun tidal pools for the kids to explore at low tide. Car is recommended. Shore Drive is serviced by both Uber and Lyft.

This property is professionally managed by Haustay Vacation Rentals. Quiet hours outdoors start at 9PM. No parties are allowed. Pets are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee of $150 (max two dogs).

​​​​​​​City of Carlsbad STVR Permit 2025-0362

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure to sign out of personal streaming services on TVs (if used)
Please turn off all lights and lock side doors and back sliding glass door.
When you are ready to check-out, hit any button to lock the front door and then please hit "123456 and the check mark".
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number BLRE1241514

Property is also known as

Shore Drive Oceanfront Villa Private Beach Access
Shore Drive | Oceanfront Villa Private Beach Access
794644

Frequently asked questions

How close is Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos to the airport?

This vacation home is 4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos to downtown Carlsbad?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Carlsbad.

Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! The ocean view was better than I expected and the sound of the waves was so relaxing. We spent plenty of time watching the surfers ride the waves and hunting for treasure on the beach and in the tide pools. The house was clean and in good condition. The kitchen was fully stocked with more appliances and cookware than we would ever need. Having a washer/dryer was a great perk. Check in and check out were simple with great instructions from the host. We hope to come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Great views. Very clean. I’m ready to come back!!
View from the back patio
View from the living room
Walk down the steps at sunset and be on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view!!!! Great location! We really enjoyed are stay. We definitely will be back. Some great family memories were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Great place to stay

The view is spectacular from inside or outside. The host was easy to communicate with. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Amazing location

Amazing location and very well equipped unit with everything you need. The individual A/C units in the bedrooms was a real life saver!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Paradise

Loved our time in the beach! Great property—wonderful host! Cant wait to come back…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karien G.

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

Breathtaking view!!

My family and I enjoyed our stay in Carlsbad and this house was nice. It was wonderful to wake up to watching surfers in the morning, sunsets in the evening and moonlight on the water at night. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi H.

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

Great host and great property

We had a family reunion there with all 5 siblings. The layout of the house is great for gathering, cooking and ocean watching. Great views. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Excellent property that’s close to everything

For sure, the best part about this property was the expansive patio overlooking the ocean. You enjoy the same view and sounds from the entire living area and kitchen. Carlsbad was a wonderful town with great beaches. Entire stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed the wonderful home with family and friends! The view is amazing. Overall a great home. The family would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Great Stay!!

The view is AMAZING! The host is communicative. Parts of the house are a little outdated but all the locations you want to spend your time in are in great shape!! We love to cook and the kitchen was our favorite place next to the view and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Fabulous property! Can’t beat the view

As advertised. View is just as good as pictured, house is older but nicely updated kitchen, tons of beach stuff avail which is helpful. We spent a ton of time outside on the patio watching surfers and dolphins. Def would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

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

Carlsbad Beach House

Outstanding home right on the ocean. Well equipped accommodations. You will never want to leave the property, we ordered DoorDash for groceries and dinners. Beach is accessible during low tide, so make sure you time your visits down the stairs. Beautiful views and amazing sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conie B.

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

The absolute best property!!!

This place is outstanding! The 180 degree view of the ocean is stunning. Everything is perfect for a completely wonderful experience. We'll be back for sure. Thank you for sharing this unique property. Great communication throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

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

Actually Relaxed!

We stayed two nights with a family of 5, the only thing that could have been better was to stay longer! We really enjoyed watching the surfers, dolphins, and sea lions from the patio and living room. Having an almost private beach was amazing. We didn’t have to deal with crowds, and it was really nice to go back to the house when we needed. Great place for a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh B.

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

Title

Excellent house and great location but amenities were lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

F J S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't beat this location for a beach-front property. Absolutely amazing! We loved walking down to the tide pools and taking walks along the beach. It was clean, well-stocked, and had lots of beach toys in the garage. But....the beds were terrible. Very hard and uncomfortable so none of us slept well. If you're a person that can sleep on anything, you'll be fine. But for us, it was difficult to go home from your expensive vacation tired because of the poor beds. If they upgraded the beds, yes, 5-stars for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Wifes 60th Birthday

The house was amazing. Just as advertised. Location was great, view was wonderful. Everything was neat and clean. My wife was extremely happy about where we stayed and loved every minute of it. She said it couldn't have been a better place to have her 60th B-Day. Thank you so much for checking in on us to see if we needed anything, that was nice of you. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brien B.

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

Best ever

The location was perfect in that there is little to no public beach access nearby. The beach for the property itself is private. No boardwalk, just waves and surfers to watch. At night, the sound of breakers is the best. The home may be a little old for some but for my family, it was more than enough, had all the surfboards, boogieboards available, parking for three vehicles and super comfortable quarters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Great Family Stay

Amazing views. Patio was huge and had spectacular views up and down the coast. The waves broke at the bottom of the property so there was the sound of the ocean all day / night. At low tide there was ample room for the kids to play on the beach. Tough to find easier access to the beach. Unlike a lot of properties right along major thoroughfares, this neighborhood is its own little enclave so there was no traffic noise. House had beach toys and great spot to hose off outdoors. We stayed with a family of four plus in-laws and had ample room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari S.

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

A Rare Seaside Gem in Carlsbad

We had an amazing staycation at the villa of Shore Drive! The views were spectacular and the property was full of coastal charm! We couldn’t have planned for a more perfect weather to add to the gorgeous setting. Spent hours gazing out at the surf on the lovely patio watching the locals catch waves. We even spotted a few sea lions and playful dolphins out in the distance. The tide pols just below the property were fun to explore and the sunsets were unparalleled. Kitchen was well stocked and nice to prepare meals. All the bedrooms were comfortable and decorated impeccably. Even the garden courtyard was beautiful. We would love to return! Thank you for sharing this beachside treasure with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Magical

This property remained as magical as it was when we were there five years ago - nothing has changed and it was absolutely wonderful. Perfectly situated in a small private neighborhood just South of Carlsbad. Picture windows overlooking the ocean, as well as plenty of lounge chairs etc. on the back porch to enjoy the beautiful meditative ocean all day long from the bluff upon which the house sits. Then walking down the private steps to the beach - at low tide there are tidepools and you can walk all the way to the public beach on either side of the neighborhood. The gardens are beautifully maintained front and back. Fully equipped with just about anything you could want for meals. We used the barbecue effortlessly several times and prepared several wonderful family meals. All of the bedrooms had private baths, and were very comfortable. Each bed had a different firmness, ranging from very firm in the master to very soft for the room in back of the kitchen. Communication was easy and instructions were clear. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lucie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Almost perfect

Gorgeous house. There were a cluster of inconveniences upon arrival (shades fallen, had to repair, unable to plug in electrical items near bed, had to move a heavy things, toilets screeching when flushed had to open lids and jiggle each time, bbq hose leaked so no tanks were usable)but those were eventually repaired by the manager of Haustay. The biggest disappointment was that the stairs which lead to the beach were covered in slimy moss way before you got to the bottom and, with no handrails, impossible to use. The photos on the site were, likely, very old and taken before the tides had gotten as high as they now are. So, we could not access the beach from there which is the main reason we chose to pay that high price for that house. That was sad. But, the views were exquisite and the space was comfortable and clean. The management is great. They did what they could to fix each problem as soon as they were aware of them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

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

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The property was accurately described and photographed in the listing. So, it was no surprise that the house is well-maintained but old. Furnishings are comfortable and the view is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Nice place

It is a nice house at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022