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Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach.

Vacation home near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this North Beach vacation home, you'll find Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach. Also, Carlsbad Lagoon is within half a mile (1 km) and Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tamarack Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Magee Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 7 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬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.

Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach.

NO PETS PLEASE- this home is no longer pet friendly. Thank-you!

Enjoy spectacular ocean and lagoon views from this extraordinarily relaxing & serene home-away-from-home at the beach. Locals call it, 'The Best Spot in Carlsbad.'
. . . would you like to know WHY???

#1. We have beautiful unobstructed panoramic white water views of the ocean, inside the house and out!

#2. We are just a short walk to the beach. A scenic trail to the beach starts just a few steps from the house.

#3. We are in a great location, on a quite residential neighborhood with little traffic.

#4. We have a beautifully landscaped grassy yard looking out to the ocean. Enjoy the ocean while dining on the patio, sunbathing in the yard, or sitting around the fire pit with a beverage at sunset.

#5. We are close to everything! 10 minutes to Legoland; 30 minutes to Seaward; 35 minutes to San Diego Zoo; 45 minute to Wild Animal Park; 1:15 hour to Disneyland;

Your home-away-from home at the beach is fully equipped, and features lovely views of the ocean, with plenty of outdoor space for the children to play and the adults to relax. You will enjoy comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of off-street parking, WIFI, private laundry facilities, a grassy yard with patio furnished for outdoor dining and lounging, a propane grill, a fire-ring. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, boogey boards, beach toys and coolers are provided, along with all your linens and basic kitchen supplies.

And it's sparkling clean!

Pelicans, egrets, seagulls, and great blue herons will point the way as you follow the short and easy scenic trail from the property to the beach (about a block-and-a-half).

In the evening, enjoy the view of the magnificent sunset over the Pacific and the graceful flight of many sea birds, while you cook dinner on the grill. If you've brought children, there's plenty of room for them to play, and you can relax while the kids play in the yard.

Stroll, bike, or rollerblade a few blocks up the coast to the "village" for lunch. Explore the small shops, boutiques, antique stores and cafes. There are many excellent restaurants, and If you in the mood for romantic evening out, one of Carlsbad's best ocean view restaurants is just three blocks from your home.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets mall - a five minute drive away - is a shopper's paradise. But remember to save some energy for tomorrow . . .

Will it be surf lessons, sunbathing, or golf, the Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland, Old Town, Balboa Park, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, The Lagoon Discovery Center, Disneyland, or . . . Just RELAXING at the BEST SPOT IN CARLSBAD!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • 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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please make sure heating and conditioning is turned OFF, and please leave keys on the kitchen island, thank-you!
Trash goes out on the curb SUNDAY night for collection on MONDAY. If you are here Sunday, please take the bins to the curb, and bring them back to the driveway after. Thank-you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please NO PETS, the owner has a toddler with SEVERE allergies and they do not allow pets on the property. Thank-you!

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

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

Property Registration Number BLRE1243280

Property is also known as

Best Spot in Carlsbad! Ocean View Steps to Beach Yard Pets OK!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.1 mi (14-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach and 9-minute walk from Tamarack Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. to downtown Carlsbad?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Carlsbad.

Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Great beach house

We had a great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Love it here

Our second time staying here. Perfectly located, walking distance to beach, quiet. Beds are good, great yard for dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene J.

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

Cozy Ocean View Bungalow

This was our second stay. Great location and big fenced yard for our little dog. Really enjoy the outdoor gas firepit and lagoon walking trail right out front.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

Great place, great view

We loved the location overlooking the lagoon (and ocean beyond) and being steps away from a hiking trail. The house was clean, comfortable and had great amenities (like the outdoor fireplace and outdoor seating). We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Gorgeous, private, easy access to beach

Beautiful, well kept home. We enjoyed sitting out in the yard taking in views of the lagoon and ocean and watching happy dogs and their owners start their walks down the trail. House had everything we needed and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and view

Great location and view. My only recommendation would be to get a different bed and mattress
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Calif get away

Great location! Yard is excellent for dog. Grill and firepit were easy to use and nice to have. Very comfortable house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great spot in Carlsbad to explore

Loved the location. My teenagers loved walking to the beach. Easy access to and from the freeway. Loved sitting on the porch at night with a drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Perfect as expected

The description of the property was spot on. We were so happy. Very convenient, within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Nice view of the ocean and the yard was perfect for our dogs. We’re looking forward to staying here again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Location, location, location

This small home is truly walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk into Carlsbad. It is on a cul de sac, so very quiet, except for the few sounds from the passing trains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene J.

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

California Bungalow with a View

Great location. Our little dog loved the fenced in yard and the lagoon path that starts out the front door. Outdoor space with gas firepit, bbq, table with umbrella and lounge chairs madee for relaxing afternoons. Amazing lagoon and ocean views. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James F.

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

Golf outing

2nd year there and better than the 1st. Clean, neat, affordable, fantastic view. The only issue (Which is very minimal) the grass was overgrown and leaves on the yard. Definitely plan on staying there again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Loved it!

Beautiful view, pretty walk to beach, comfortable beds. Kitchen could use a little updating, but I’m there to go to the beach, not cook. Will likely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

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

Long Layover in Carlsbad

Stayed in Carlsbad for an extended layover from ATL to Kona to visit with friends. I previously lived in Carlsbad and knew this spot would be a perfect location to reconnect with old friends and visit my favorite spots. Great location if you know the area, easy beach access. Simply property - nothing fancy but clean and has everything you need for a short stay. Amazing sunset/Ocean views. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Purgatory

I spent 3 weeks looking for a rental and kept coming back to this. Upon arrival, it was more than what was imagined! My family and friends we're so ecstatic with the location & view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar H.

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

Incredible views

We really loved the views and the ease to the beach. It has a beautiful fenced in side yard that’s great for dogs to wander. It was clean and comfortable. My suggestion would be to update the kitchen. There is little room to prepare and store food. Other than that a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

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Nice and relaxing

The property was great. Very simple and clean. You may want to think about having body wash and shampoo. Those things are hard to travel with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacation

Perfect property in every way! The house has everything you could possibly need for your stay. The hairdryer was missing and we texted the property manager who ran one right over. The yard is beautiful and perfect for evening cocktails while overlooking the inlet and watching the sun set over the sound of the ocean waves!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs updatering

Beautiful view. House needs repairing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn F.

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

Soul searchin bday happiness hikin'talk with grown children

Small cottage 2bd 1 bath..perfect for 2 with dog or children..clean opened windows,fresh ocean air, along Lagoon an path to Hwy crossin to bch,few blks down from Carlsbad Village, quiet with great neighbors, on a dead end street.GREAT BEDS!! SO important! Thanku!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

zehra k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures about property was matching the house. It was clean, and it was a nice neighborhood. Check in was easy and the view is amazing however the first day we arrived at the house some truck parked right in front of the house when we were about the watch the sunset from the lawn but could not. The guy was in the car and did not bother to move for hours. This happened on 3 days, it was the same guy. If you book this property I would suggest you park your car in front of the house so no one else does. Other than this issue, we did not encounter any problems. It has a lawn with amazing views. I wish they had 4 outdoor lounge chairs instead of 2. Property had ocean toys washer and dryer. A/C was in a weird location at the house that it did not warm up the house at night. Overall it is a nice place to enjoy with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AZ Attorney

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

Definitely the BEST location!

Absolutely loved this property. We spent most of our time outside relaxing in the yard - sometimes around the fire pit. We also loved walking the trail system that circles the lagoon that is right by the property. The house had everything we needed and was well appointed. I had trouble opening the door - my fault! and the host responded very promptly. No other issues at all. The most relaxing trip. I am already trying to see when we can come back. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna H.

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

Amazing views

This is a great property. We loved the view of the ocean every morning and evening. It was very close to the beach, and we walked most of the time. The drive was 2 minutes and easy also. The BBQ was very nice and easy to use so it made outdoor dinners the thing to do. I would recommend bringing an extension cord so you can plug into the outlet in the main bedroom. My phone cord was too short. I also thought the main bed was on the harder side, but I like soft beds so it’s really an individual preference. We loved our stay and would absolutely love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

uncomfortable beds🛌

The location of this VRBO is great. You are close to everything. You have views of the ocean and the trail entrance to lagoon is in front of the house. The host is very responsive and accommodating. The only advice we had was get better beds. The beds are horrible and our stay was horrible because no one got a good nights rest. I am not sure why places that rent don’t invest in good beds. It would make this place so much more valuable! Also, small items stocked in the home would have been nice…for example coffee! That would have been a nice touch. House in need of repair and sparse in supplies which is why having a cozy bed would have been so nice! I would say great location but overshadowed by way uncommon beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Affordable slice of paradise

Everything was as advertised. Even better in person. We had a great time and enjoyed the yard and the location is only a 25 minute walk to the heart of Carlsbad. 5 minute walk to Tamarack beach and with the included parking pass it was perfect for our family of 4. It’s at the end of a dead end street which people do park along the road throughout the day. It doesn’t really interfere with the view and the front yard is landscaped very well so it feels very cozy and private. It was quiet even on cinco de mayo holiday. As far as the home goes we kept all the windows open and the breeze was perfect. Big mirrors in the bedrooms and has good hot water for showering and kitchen was fully stocked and clean. TV was nice for evening movies and even though we didn’t use the fire pit or grill it was nice to have. We will definitely look into staying here again. Neighbors were quiet snd there are so many trees and shrubs covering the property it felt super private. We loved it however the main queen bed was very firm for us. Depends on your liking…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024