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Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Encinitas

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Self Realization Fellowship and San Elijo State Beach. Also, Swamis Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Self Realization Fellowship - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moonlight State Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Swamis Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gelato 101 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Biergarden Encinitas - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District

Welcome to the PBC in Encinitas Historical District, North County Coastal San Diego. Enjoy this quiet house in the best and most centric place to stay for the North County San Diego Coastal experience! The PBC is a modern & spacious 1,000 sq. ft. freestanding beach house situated within a 10,000 sq. ft. lush tropical palm grove. There are over 200 palm trunks offering filtered shade and tropical ambience accentuated by the light ocean breezes passing through the palm leaves. The entire property has been designed with excellent attention to detail, amenities and your privacy. Imported Indonesian furniture from Bali makes you feel like you are on your own private island!

The PBC has about everything you would expect in your home and immediately makes you feel comfortable and at ease. High open-beam vaulted ceilings incredible modern yet subtle indirect illumination, lots of natural day lighting from the seven sky lights, great professional cooking facilities and luxurious linens! The PBC has had the rare distinction and verification by the original VRBO Bear as a Top 1% Listing when VRBO had the program!!!

Great tropical outdoor living areas provide amazing retreat and entrainment options. The front fire patio with its outdoor fire place chimney is surrounded with relaxing deep seating arm chairs creating the perfect day & evening garden fire-side lounge. The rear fireside Tiki-deck provides a perfect fireside dining and cocktail spot as well as a peaceful morning coffee venue. The new TIKI-TUB (Deeply Relaxing Hot-Tub for All Humans) is available for your exclusive enjoyment. Enjoy your own private hot or cold soak in the cowboy style "Tiki-Tub" just off the master bedroom with its own outdoor fireplace and real gas tiki torches! Take it all in & enjoy the ample on site retreats spaces that take you away from your daily life to somewhere special!

The PBC is an ideal escape for 2-3 adults (or 2 adults +1-2 children <12yrs) looking for a high quality resort style property on a personal (non-hotel) scale in the best of locations! PBC's web site has many links and local activity details too! The PBC is within the Walking District of Old Down-Town Historic Encinitas provides a fantastic coastal community experience. Walk to all local restaurants and beaches or grab the original 1970's Schwinn beach cruiser bikes for a local spin along the beach or to a local spot. Try long boarding on one of the surfboards or grab the beach gear and hit the sand! Everything you need is waiting for you to walk in and feel immediately at home. Enjoy the best of all outdoor lifestyle in coastal Southern California! Stay local and be local.. You are a native in your home town!

Many friends love visiting repeatedly! If you see short availability windows between bookings on our calendar, please feel free to inquire via mail about last minute & sub minimum stay occupancy opportunities! Make sure to watch the PBC video tour and also take the PBC Google 360 property tour! Feel free to inquire or book the PBC knowing it will be a neat and safe place to visit!

The PBC is considerate of current events and provides you with an extremely clean free standing cottage with indoor and lots of exclusive use OUTDOOR spaces for working or relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere.

Welcome!

Property manager

Eric Hutchison

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting 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
  • 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
See Welcome Guide for Additional Detail

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Futon, Sofa. or Air Mattress. w linens

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 and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RNTL-000167-2013

Property is also known as

Plantation Beach Cottage House Encinitas
Plantation Beach Cottage House
Plantation Beach Cottage Encinitas
Plantation Cottage Encinitas
Plantation Beach Cottage
Social Distancing Seclusion Retreat @ Plantation Beach Cottage

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from San Elijo State Beach and 13-minute walk from Swamis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District to downtown Encinitas?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Encinitas.

Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G., Boston, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location & amazing spot

This was a 10/10! Honestly, the cleanest and most well equipped rental I’ve been to. The hosts are wonderful. They were accommodating and very communicative. The house was amazing. Perfect location, walkable to the beach and main strip. The space itself is beautiful! Bright and airy. Very comfortable bed, nice bathroom. The kitchen is stocked for serious cooking, there are plenty of towels, bathrobes, beach gear and extra blankets. And of course the outdoor space was incredible. We traveled with our baby and loved being able to have outdoor space to relax after her early bedtime. Highly recommend. We’ll be back and hope to use the tiki hot tub next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

My husband and I vacation on Encinitas often and this was our first stay at Eric’s place. We loved it and plan to return! Well appointed and cozy! We didn’t need to bring anything and the place was very comfortable and clean. Eric was very responsive to any questions we had and told us he has plans this year to add a few more features to the home. This “bungalow” is a perfect space for a couple.Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave b., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay in Encinitas

Really nice--and comfortable house. Kitchen has everything needed for cooking. Nice fireplaces (inside and out) and a cool small hot tub.And great to meet the caretaker--Juan the black lab!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janan H., Stevensville

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing.

This was our second time to stay at Eric’s Palm tree oasis. We are so comfortable there, feel so relaxed, and love the vibe. I made sure to use the patios more this time. At night, we lit the awesome fireplace in the living room. He made some nice updates with the surround sound and ambiance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

The location was perfect, close to everything. The cottage was cute and had everything needed for a comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Plantation Beach Cottage

The PBC was absolutely adorable! Perfect for 2 people. Everything was very clean, and the home had most everything you would need for a stay in Encinitas. The kitchen was well stocked. The grounds are amazing! I especially loved the outdoor fireplace in the front yard, I used that all of the time. It has a gas start and then the super dry wood took off immediately. I would read my book in front of it daily. Parking was easy, and always available on the street or in the grass driveway. I highly recommend the place!!!
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slightly disappointed

While Eric the owner is very nice, the listing is not entirely accurate. The owner lives in the guest house behind the home you are renting. You will hear water running through the pipes when you are not using any water. The bedroom is so bright at night I found it hard to sleep although the bed was comfortable. Location is great. VRBO should require that it be disclosed about the owner living on the property. I traveled alone but if i would have been with my family i would have been even more disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness

encinitas stay

very pleasantly surprised as to the quality of the home.. all amenities were top notched.. cottage was very cooly decorated, bed was comfortable. ,, outside living area was quiet and relaxing.. could not have asked for a better accomadation...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slow down and wnjoy

The hosue is as beautiful as it looks online. Sunlight streams through in every room. The outdoor space is nothing short of magical. There are many ways you can enjoy the space. We used the outdoor hot tub which was fun and the fireplaces/tiki torches made the experience feel like you’re in a different world. Downtown Encinitas is walkable and so close to the highway to explore the rest of San Diego. Kitchen was well stocked and chef grade appliances and pans. Loved our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Relaxing House in Amazing location

Loved everything about our stay. The kitchen is fully equipped/stocked for cooking although we chose to frequent the wonderful restaurants just around the corner. The yard and fireplace (although we didn’t have a fire) were so quaint. Inside common spaces were just as relaxing. Bed was comfy and there was plenty of closet space to unpack (which I love to do when staying for more than a couple days). Not to mention host was incredibly responsive and accommodating! Would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great every time!

We love staying at Eric's PBC - The whole vibe of the place makes you relax instantly. It's full of light, even on cloudy days. He has stocked the kitchen with everything you need and more. All appliances are fabulous and everything is immaculately clean! Laundry right outside the back door. Juan the beautiful black lab is always ready with a welcome :) Neighborhood is quiet and convenient to everything. Thank you Eric
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Chicago, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay at Pacific Palm Grove! The cottage and grounds were just beautiful...so well-designed, well-equipped and comfortable. And we so enjoyed walking in the historic neighborhood..such an eclectic array of homes with pretty gardens and foliage. Gorgeous beaches nearby too, and a lovely botanic garden. Great restaurants and cute shops in the area. Our host, Eric, was incredibly helpful and nice. We'd go back in a minute!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janan H., Stevensville

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

My husband and I were very impressed with the cottage and felt extremely comfortable there, in fact we are already planning our return visit. The space was perfect for the 2 of us, but we may have felt crowded bringing the kids. The kitchen was top notch and Eric had 2 grills plus front yard and backyard seating/visiting areas. The town of Encinitas was so close, and we had a great time exploring the hangouts. Next visit needs to be a little longer!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinisa N., Davis, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in greater San Diego

Thanks Eric and your dog Juan for a wonderful five days in your Plantation cottage. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week for our family

Thanks Eric and Anne for a great week! Property was beautiful, Juan was a treat, and the hosts helped us roll with a few hiccups along the way. Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., Davie, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

Amazing location…Everything was great, we really enjoyed our stay. Eric was very accommodating and we loved the tiki tub and Juan!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding place great location for a Encinitas.

Fun, comfortable, inviting, well equipped great location, nicely decorated beach pad. Good Internet & AV. Nice sitting areas in front and back. Stayed for five nights. Had a great time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love-Love-Love

We loved our stay, beginning to end! Our flight was canceled & Eric was kind & gracious enough to work with us to extend our stay by 2 days. The weather started out a little gloomy & chilly so we didn't get to use the outdoor spaces enough, but certainly will do next time. The shower is extra special & invigorating & the bed is super comfortable & the area was very quiet. I'm an insomniac & still managed to get some sleep here. The entire space was just lovely & we are already thinking about a trip back. Loved Encinitas, & Loved this little slice of paradise. Thank You Eric, Anne & Jaun!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location and Accommodations

Really enjoyed our stay! Eric’s place is perfectly located and has a wonderful vibe. Especially enjoyed Juan, one of the goofiest/ friendliest dogs I have ever met. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANATOLIY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's Day Weekend Stay

Great time. Great place. Great location. Whether you are out of town checking out San Diego or you live in the city and need a staycation...this is an excellent option. My family of 4 had a great time hanging at the house and it is an excellent base of operation for exploring the beach communities. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandi P., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Retreat

Every few years I take a personal retreat for a time of solitude, reflection & prayer. I had saved this property in my VRBO sometime ago, and was so grateful to have finally enjoyed it! The home was clean, charming and LOADED with amenities! Location is perfect, as was the lush surroundings & wonderfully place skylights! One little perk worth mentioning, and to my great delight, is the water pressure in the shower, the heater within the shower room & the hot water that was plentiful! Maybe seems an odd detail to highlight, but not once you experience it! :) I’m so thankful for my time away from home, to enjoy in this beautiful getaway and getting the perfect space and time within luxury that I was hoping for! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

justin b.

Liked: Cleanliness

As Advertised

Perfect all around, reviews are reality…perfect place to unwind
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect relaxation

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay at the PBC and can't wait to come back and stay again in the future. We loved all the incredible amenities (tiki tub, fire places, tiki torches, etc.) And the town of Encinitas has everything you need and more. Perfect location to access a walk along the coastal rail trail or wander into the center of town and visit great local restaurants. A short drive from San Diego, but you feel like you are in an island oasis away from it all. This place is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabina R., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding tropical oasis! Loved every minute!

From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew we had picked an extraordinary haven for our visit. We walked through the door to the sounds of Hawaiian music, we scanned the room to find a unique, spectacularly decorated, inviting backdrop for our time near the beach! Eric, our host, was incredibly friendly and extraordinarily helpful. The stay was restful, the atmosphere was charming, the host exceptional! We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023