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The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!

Vacation home near Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 183100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Encinitas Surfboards
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Encinitas

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Encinitas vacation home, you'll find Moonlight State Beach and Encinitas Surfboards. Also, Beacon 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

  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Encinitas Surfboards - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puntamar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Juanitas Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buona Forchetta Encinitas - ‬5 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.

The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!

Welcome to Moonlight Beach Place!

This listing is a combination booking of two separately licensed short-term rentals located within one building—ideal for family reunions and multi-generational stays.

• The Flat (Upstairs) – 4 BR / 3 BA – City STR Permit #027705-2023
• The Terrace (Downstairs) – 4 BR / 4 BA – City STR Permit #027706-2023

Each home has its own entrance, kitchen, and living areas. When booked together, they provide 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms total.

This combined listing simply streamlines the booking process for guests seeking both permitted homes at once. Each unit remains fully compliant under its individual City of Encinitas STR permit.

This newly remodeled, professionally decorated beach home is a perfect resting spot for families wanting a close walk to the beach as well as walking distance to trendy shops and restaurants on the 101 and even the 'Coaster' (train that runs up and down the California Coast) is just a short walk away. For those with cars, we are ideally situated on the coast. To the north is legoland (15 min) Disneyland (50 min) and to the south is Seaworld (20 min) San Diego Zoo (25 min) Balboa Park (25 min) and Old Town (20 min) and Downtown San Diego (25 min) The home is a duplex, but rented as a single property so you get the benefit of 2 kitchens and ample area for dining and lounging. There are 4 bed, 3 bath upstairs and 4 bad 5 baths downstairs.
Moonlight Beach Place offers groups the ultimate flexibility with ample room with privacy. The property is a duplex although it's rented with both units together. With this setup, you get double kitchens, dining rooms and living area. It's ultimate for 2 or more families or a family reunion.
Moonlight Beach Place offers newly paint, carpet, bed linens and mattresses. Be one of the first to experience this great getaway. Enjoy a full day at Moonlight Beach with 2 complimentary bikes and 2 surfboards (checked out at Concept Rentals) then enjoy a nice dinner at one of the many trendy Hwy 101 restaurants and come home to a delicious sleep with the sound of crashing waves from the Pacific Ocean.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 3,100 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Partying or smoking of ANYTHING
respectful of neighbors, NO outside music, loud drunken behavoir, screaming etc. All outdoor activity brought inside after 10:00pm or risk eviction.
No flushing ANYTHING down the toilet other than small amounts of toilet paper

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee and pet rules required, must inform owner

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach and 10-minute walk from Beacon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! to downtown Encinitas?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Encinitas.

The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Great Place

Our family enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location just a few blocks from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy J.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time with our large family in this perfect location. The house wasn’t quite as nice as I had expected but overall our experience was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim. T.

Kids loved the beach and the accommodations.

Disappointed one bathroom didn't work but it was a very close walk to the beach. Wonderful weather!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Family Vacation

A great place to stay for the beach, San Diego attractions and Disneyland! Our family of 15 fit comfortably in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

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

Great house

We had a great stay and it was so easy working with Rebecca. I'd recommend it for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Frenda C.

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

Girls getaway

Great experience, perfect for large gatherings. Host was responsive and very accommodating. The place was very spacious and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki S.

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

50th Anniversary Celebration

This property was perfect for our party. The location was great, the beach provided hours of entertainment, and the town was close and very walkable. Everyone of our guests was extremely happy with the place. The nice, big, well equipped kitchen was the center of lots of great meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

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

Best Family Beach Vacation

Our family has been spending a week in a California beach house every summer for decades, from Newport to Mission Beach and several places in between. Our stay at this property was our all-time favorite! It's in a great neighborhood, a short walk to the beach, clean and well kept, with plenty of rooms and bathrooms. The kitchens are well stocked and everything works well, including the all important air conditioning! The owner is amazing! Very kind and easy to work with, responsive to anything that may come up. We hope to come back many times in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel O.

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

Wonderful Duplex Set up for organized large group

We had a few friends in town for a race and made a weekend out of it. Comfortably fit the entire group and felt like 1 space with 2 distinct areas if anyone needed to take some time to themselves. Really recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Terrific!

My group of 14 rented the entire house for the Breeders Cup. 5 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and conveniently located hallway bathrooms for the others. This is a nice home and I'd love to stay there again on another trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorin B.

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

Business Owner

This house has been a perfect place for me to gather with my clients. Thank you for the consistency
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Family Trip

The property was exactly what we needed. We ran into a couple of issues with the dishwasher and the entry codes but the owner was very responsive. The owner is very kind and engaging. Highly recommend it. The address is a bit confusing as it isn't on the street in the address but in the cross street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beach vacation

This is a great location for a large family. Walking distance to the beach and downtown areas. Only reason for overall 4 stars is the lack of some kitchen items-only 1 set of hot mitts for the 2 kitchens and no dish towels that we could find. Also, the knives are horrible and there aren't many coffee cups. Otherwise fantastic and many beach amenities are provided-kids' sand buckets, boogie board, chairs, and beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley A.

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

Great Family House

We had a great time at this duplex. We go on an annual family vacation and need a large space to accommodate our large group of adults and children (ranging from infant to 7 years old). It is really difficult to find a place big enough, but this place delivered. All the adults had their own bedroom and bathroom and even the kids had their own rooms. There were also toys and wagons for the kids to use and it made traveling to much easier. It was a close walk to the beach (even with 8 kids) and we walked to 2 separate playgrounds the kids loved. I would definitely recommend for large families looking for kid friendly accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysha N.

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

Incredible Vacation Rental!

We had the best time staying in this home. The location cannot be beat! You are so close to the beach as well as our favorite places to eat on the 101. We walked everywhere! The home itself is perfect for families. We had kids at all ages and it was so nice to have the bunk rooms as well as plenty of bedrooms for couples. Loved that we had two family rooms as well-kids could watch a movie in one, adults in the other! The home has two fabulous patios that were basically added living spaces-we loved it out there. Tons of towels, two wagons, and beach toys as well. None of us wanted to leave. Rebecca was wonderful to work with and we can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

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

2023 Family Reunion

House, inside and out, was spacious, clean, and reasonably equipped. The enclosed yard was perfect for family entertaining. The kitchen, although spacious, was lacking in some essential tools, such as a cutting board. The bedrooms were very nice. The one exception was the upstairs master bedroom, which did not have a bathroom door! Common areas were very comfortable and easily accommodated all of us. The location was perfect! All in all, this is a very comfortable and convenient house for large groups. The owner was very responsive and very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Amazing property!

I rented this for my wife's 50th birthday weekend. The property is awesome, the location and surrounding area is great and it all helped make for the very best weekend possible. The property manager was accessible immediately for any questions or concerns. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and cooking supplies. Appliances and bbq grill all worked fine. The ladies all really liked that they had their own bathrooms. It was a great place for our kids ranging 6-13. Good amount of parking available for all the families. I cannot specify enough how much we all loved staying at this property. It is the PERFECT place for a family and/or friends gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most everything was as expected and advertised. We did have trouble getting one of the TV's to work and locate the channels. The 0wners came over to help but it was still too difficult to figure out with the 4 different controllers and the unusually TV service as well as the older TV. Also later on the upper level stove from was coming off and had to duct tape it back on to keep from falling open. Also the downstairs stove did not work. The parking was good for a busy beach area with lots of parking needed for the beach. Had to ask for more bath towels and paper towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Love the beach

Overall great stay with a good amount of space. Our rental included both floors. Upstairs - larger master, twin bunk room, queen room with en-suite, queen “pass through room” The pass-through room give you access to the backyard which is shared. Downstairs has smaller master, 4 twins bunk room with en-suite, one queen with en-suite and another queen bedroom. Very nice bathroom to bedroom set ups. Laundry both up and down. Both kitchens were well stocked. Parking for 4-5 cars. The big win to this property is the beach and all the goodies available to use. The beach is a short walk (even with babies) and the house provides wagons, towels, toys, small boards etc. we didn’t need to add a thing to enjoy our time at the beach. When we reached out to the owner with a concern it was handled immediately even when it was out of owners control.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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

Great location. Well furnished. Would highly recommend if wanting to stay in Encinitas.

The booking was exactly what we thought we were getting. Really enjoyed getting to stay here with plenty of beds so the whole party slept comfortably. The place was mostly clean when we got there. The beach is a 5 minute walk away so it is very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Great Place

We had a great time. We rented both units and it was walking distance to downtown Encinitas. All around fantastic place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Location was perfect!

Close to beach and stores/restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Perfect property for lot group

Excellent communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jori G.

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

Great Property

Beautifully decorated and updated, great duplex for larger groups! Close to beach, great patio!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

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

Amazing place, amazing host

We had an amazing Thanksgiving at Rebecca’s incredible house in Encinitas. Steps to Moonlight beach and a mile from Beacons with tons of space. I hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

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