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Enchanting Cottage by the Sea

Vacation home near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1695 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Olde Carlsbad vacation home, you'll find Holiday Park and Carlsbad Lagoon. Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Holiday Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tamarack Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 6 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vallarta Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Revolution Roasters - ‬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.

Enchanting Cottage by the Sea

Welcome to this completely newly updated (June, 2019) ocean view 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1-story, 1400 sq. ft. beach cottage with walkability to Carlsbad Village (0.8 miles), and Tamarack Beach, 0.9 miles away. STVR Permit # BLRE006060



This delightful ocean view home is comfort and beauty unlimited - inside and out with a beautiful landscape.



A unique feature of this home is the outdoor living space which includes multiple fruit trees, a lush green lawn, and a patio for sunning or grilling, that spans the entire side yard. Relax in the outdoor dining space with a fire pit watching the western sky at sunset.



LEGOLAND, if is on your bucket list, is just a short distance away, as is freeway access that makes it easy to drive south and enjoy the many world-class attractions of the greater San Diego area - including, but not limited to - The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and SeaWorld.



Arrive and stop for a moment to enjoy the creative serene, landscaping of the front yard. The talk of the neighborhood - as it gives the home a modern, chic feel.



Enter the home and be greeted by a spacious great room that offers the opportunity to gather in multiple areas – making it a grand entertainment and gathering area. There are 2 comfortable seating clusters, both with lots of comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV. One also has a fireplace and slider access to the beautiful serene lawn.



A beautifully updated modern kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and 4 high-top stools at the kitchen counter. An additional breakfast nook in the kitchen makes it easy for everyone to eat and commune together inside. Just add the food and camaraderie and have fun.



The master king bedroom has sliders to the outside, a flat screen TV, and an ensuite shower with a large walk in shower. The 2nd bedroom, also with slider access to the outside, has a queen bed and a flat screen TV. The 3rd bedroom has a full (double) bed, so this home comfortably sleeps 6 in beds with a maximum occupancy of 7.



There is a shared hallway bath with a shower/tub combination and also a half bath for your convenience. All bed and bathrooms are furnished with an ample supply of premiere linens to ensure your ultimate comfort.
Additional amenities include WIFI and cable, air conditioning, a washer and dryer for your convenience, and 2 garage parking spaces as well as 2 driveway parking spaces.



Come and enjoy this wonderful ocean view beach chic home, close to the beach and the stylish beach community of Carlsbad with its unique charm, relaxed atmosphere, and lots of places to eat and shop.
You will be able to create beautiful memories here that will last a lifetime. And who knows, you may even return someday to this beautiful little slice of paradise because it was such a treat for you and/or your family or guests.



THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME!
It is .9 miles from Tamarack Beach and about .9 miles to Carlsbad Village with all of its fun, premiere shops and restaurants. This home is on the east side of I-5.



Easy freeway access makes it a breeze to go to LEGOLAND, The Safari Animal Park, and also to the many world-class attractions of the greater San Diego area, including, but not limited to, SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo.



Its bright, new update – inside and out - creates this home as a comfortable serene oasis – a great place to return to for peace and quiet after your day's adventures.



THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROPERTY: BLRE006060
No smoking is allowed inside or outside any of our properties – NO EXCEPTIONS!



This home has air conditioning so there may be an additional fee – please contact our Reservations Team for details.



This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups. Our rental agreement includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced.

Things to Know
This home is dog-friendly
This unit may require a Security Deposit. DRE02160171

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Property amenities

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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: 1,695 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

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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 STVR2025-0193

Property is also known as

996488

Frequently asked questions

How close is Enchanting Cottage by the Sea to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Enchanting Cottage by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Enchanting Cottage by the Sea to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Carlsbad Lagoon and 0.9 mi (6-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Enchanting Cottage by the Sea offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Enchanting Cottage by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Enchanting Cottage by the Sea?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Enchanting Cottage by the Sea have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Enchanting Cottage by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Enchanting Cottage by the Sea to downtown Carlsbad?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Carlsbad.

Enchanting Cottage by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka P., Oakland, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for a SoCal vacation; clean, very nicely equipped and decorated, comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at this property in Carlsbad. 5 stars. Very clean and open floor plan. Perfect for a family with a dog. Great kitchen with big Island and everything you need for cooking nice dinners. Great communication from the property managers. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vaca

Very nice location, short drive to the beach. House is clean. Roomy nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Awesome location. Comfy and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cali golf trip

Very nice and clean. Close to beaches and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neftali T.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT STAY FOR A FAMILY TRIP

We stayed at this VRBO for our son’s 4th birthday trip, and it was the perfect home base for our adventures! We visited Legoland, SeaWorld, and the San Diego Zoo, and everything was just a short drive away. The house itself was spacious, clean, and beautifully updated. The big backyard gave our little one plenty of room to run around, and the whole space felt comfortable and inviting. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to families looking for a convenient and relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod A.

Liked: Cleanliness

thumbs up

we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaunte C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location

We had a great stay! Me, my son, my sister, her husband, their 10 yoa son and teenage girls stayed and loved it! I love the open space of living room, dining room and kitchen. Grocery store was probably under a minute walk and Tamarack beach was within walking distance. The location was perfect for me to stay in close proximity of Legoland!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but with issues.

Property not really ready for occupancy. Stove had burner problem, 2 car garage not cleared adequately, missing light bulbs, ice dispenser didn’t work, tv controls not easily used, garage side door deadbolt can’t be locked, to name some problems. Very difficult driving out of driveway due to busy street. Slow response from management for problem solving. We were not there for vacation but because our house had water pipe leakage and was under repair. Location terrific, nice ocean view, and very nice house. Probably great for short term vacationers. Would have been better if we could have checked place out before committing to rent.
Stayed 60 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Amazing layout Beautiful landscaping Great house with amenities Difficult parking on busy street Loud highway Overall great family stay. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan C., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog Owners BEWARE! VACASA DOESN'T CARE!!!

The house was fabulous. I will NEVER rent from VACASA again: All texts are automated. I called and spoke to a 'Manager' regarding the gate being left open repeatedly (lawn, garbage/recycle bins) and NOTHING was done about it. I finally emailed two gentlemen I found on the Internet and two signs were produced to hang near gates, however the lawn maintenance still came and the gate was STILL left open. I deserve a credit for having no BBQ as the propane tanks sit on the deck unattached (mentioned to 'manager', no response) ~ I have date photos to prove it. I WILL NEVER RENT A PLACE RELATED TO VACASA AGAIN and I rent all over the place and often.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Large Carlsbad house

Nice large clean house, the kitchen and living room are huge and open. The house is white and bright. Fit 7 of us really well. About a 3 minute drive to the beach. New and updated bath and kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home! Very clean, close to everything, will be back !

8/10 Good

Ron W., Mayer, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean house and yard, as pictured. Poor communication from Host prior and during visit.

Garage depth is very tight. Driveway is barely wide enough for 2 cars. Upon arrival, garbage dumpster was overflowing with trash and ODOR in the garage. The landscaper puts the dumpsters out on Sunday night, except if it’s IN THE GARAGE. We needed more trash bags. Host said more bags would be delivered asap. We never got them. There are NO check-in or check-out instructions. No instructions or tips on how to use the TV, appliances, grill, firepit. The KING bedroom--NO ensuite bathroom, NO sliding door to the yard. One QUEEN bedroom w/ensuite bathroom, sliding door, but no TV. The other QUEEN bedroom has a TV, but no bathroom. The bathrooms have motion on/off lights…nice, except when you shower in the evening, and the lights go off. Not enough dishes, silverware, and glassware. We were constantly washing with a scrubby, no washcloths. The dishwasher does not dry well. Some plates are chipped. Some prep utensils are cheap and bent. There are no shelves in the freezer. The glass table in the nook area is nearly impossible to use in such a tight space. Some barstools are wobbly. The FEW pots and pans provided are not great. The skillet is in terrible condition. No baking sheet. We had some trouble starting the gas stove and oven. The dryer kept shutting off before clothes were dry. The outdoor area is nice. A sprinkler timer schedule would be nice to avoid getting us wet. A complete list of supplies would’ve been helpful, especially beach equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend

The house was very clean, the one thing was a strong pet odor on the couch. We had to clean it, seemed to help. Something we noticed or we didn’t know how to work properly was the oven took a very long time to heat. The rest of the stay was great beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

Beautiful home. Busy street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carlsbad

This was a very nice home in a convenient location to a grocery store but on a very busy road. Traffic made it challenging to get out of the drive, but street noise was a non-issue. It had a great backyard for our dog and again very well maintained. It could have used some new/additional glasses as we were constantly hand washing them to keep up with our crew. The gas grill would not light and there was no lighter or matches, so we had to get creative to get it lit. Once lit, it worked great. Overall, a nice stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Beach Bungalow

We loved our stay in Carlsbad. The home was clean and spacious. The yard was well-maintained and big enough for the kids and dogs to play. We really enjoyed the chef's kitchen and outdoor area. I would suggest that the kitchen include a few more items: a cookie sheet/baking pan, foil or plastic wrap, bowls, and more kitchen towels. We always love to clean before we leave, so having a Swiffer or light vacuum would have been helpful. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would love to be invited back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melanie S.

Ugh. Stay anywhere else

There are a lot of rentals in the area, choose any other one. We spent the bulk of our time cleaning dishes, buying new dishes and waiting for the repair and install of a new dishwasher. The refrigerator wasn't working properly and while they had two small mini-fridge delivered, we had to pack in all of our food which of course caused the mini fridges to basically freeze our food as they're not built for enough food to feed four adults over four days. Since, I've had multiple emails with the management company which have amounted to zero. Literally. Stay. Anywhere. Else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Carlsbad, CA

Modern home in Carlsbad, CA. Plenty of room, great layout and lots of kitchen space
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach house!

Wonderful property in perfect location. 3 couples stayed and everyone had ample space and privacy. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean Carlsbad home

We loved this house . Clean, open, and beautiful kitchen and bathrooms. Perfect for our family of 6. Kitchen stocked a bit bare. Has the feeling of a true vacation rental and not borrowing someone’s house. Which we prefer. House is off a Main Street , but getting in and out is no problem. Has great beach chairs for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Doug B.

august retreat

nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lucie L., Palm Springs, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost perfect

Many little maintenance issues to solve (some never solved) and a lack of certain necessary house must haves indoors and out. But, house was comfortable and great light and location is wonderful. Loved Carlsbad. With some promises of upgrades and the management/owners heading the list of items that needed attention, this could be a very delightful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luz-Elena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This is a wonderful rental. Clean, great location, beautiful home. Absolutely loved our stay and highly recommend. Minutes from Legoland and even closer to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021