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Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum.

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Kitchen and dining room. Chef still has an ocean view!
Looking toward kitchen and bar
Dining room and upper deck with open bi-fold doors.
Kitchen with basic needs, flour, sugar, spices, coffee...except for the wine
Living room with less drab outside furniture

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Encinitas Community Park
    11 min walk
  • San Elijo State Beach
    14 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship
    14 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    15 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum.

We rent our home to 2 visitors each Summer. You will be staying in a home as opposed to a 'rental'. You will have a complete collection of plates, pots, pans etc. You also won't have to worry about every little condiment like salt, pepper, flour, sugar, oil etc. While you are staying here, we are off doing the same as you...enjoying Summer somewhere else.

We do have 2 cats that live on the property during your stay. (They are fed by the neighbors if you don't want to. We will pay you $125/week to feed them) Your children will love Honey Bee. You will likely never see Ranger except at feeding time. However, they will get into the house no matter what you do, even if you hate cats. If you have cat allergies or don't care for cats, we ask that you spare yourself this discomfort and look elsewhere. They can't be kept outside. One visitor tried and was thoroughly frustrated. We don't want this for any of our guests. We also have 2 dogs but they will be with us.

Our family friendly home is perfect for a summer vacation. Popular beaches(Swami's and Pipes) are within a half mile for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. Have little ones? Moonlight Beach with its playground, lifeguard station, bathrooms and food vendors is 5 minutes away.

Want to stay home? The backyard has a pool, spa, lawn and basketball court. The pool area(secured by fence and self-latching gate) has loungers, chairs and a separate deck with bbq,stove, small fridge and sink for dining, along with a gas fire-pit for sitting around at night.

Inside the home we have one master suite, one guest suite(upstairs) with bath and two kid rooms that share a bath. One sofa collapses into a bed. Bedrooms have full linens, pillows etc. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner soap and tp.

The house is two stories and the kitchen, living room and dining room are upstairs to take in the view of the Pacific Ocean. The bi-fold doors off the living room open up to the large 2nd story ocean view deck that has a comfortable sofa and chairs and for enjoying the view. These doors can be left open to capture the cooling sea breezes.

The upper deck has a Weber Genesis gas grill but if you are into something more sporting, we do have a Weber kettle(with charcoal, chunk wood, and chimney starter) for those inclined to bbq.

The open kitchen comes with a full compliment of dishes, pots, pans, cutlery etc. We also provide paper towels, sponges, spices, condiments, oil etc. With 2 ovens, convection and air fry, along with a stove top view that faces the ocean horizon, the Chef doesn't have to miss out on a thing.

Music fans have indoor and outdoor speakers. An aux cord and/or Bluetooth is waiting for you and your digital device. Please keep in mind that we have terrific neighbors who work in the morning. We would like to remain on good terms with them. They expect to hear noise but please be considerate. We also have a big screen TV with cable. Wifi on site.

Vons and Rite-Aid are just around the corner, however Sprouts, Lazy Acres, Trader Joe's, and everyone's favorite, Seaside Market are a short drive away.

Cardiff by the Sea is in North San Diego County which means you are within 30 minutes of the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park(a family favorite), Sea World, Petco Park(for baseball fans), Legoland(10 minutes) north.

Disneyland is 1 hour north and Tijuana is 40 minutes south. Julian(up in the mountains) is one hour east. If it is cold and foggy at the beach, the Cuyamaca Mountains and the Laguna Mountains are usually quite pleasant(1 hour and change east)

Pool/jacuzzi service and landscaping come by once per week.

A small vegetable garden may have veggies ready for you. Please harvest and enjoy! Ditto for the fruit trees though the citrus will likely be out of season.

We set out 2 beach chairs and an umbrella should you need them. We also provide a State Parking Pass for lots at Cardiff Reef, Seaside, San Elijo etc. Please don't lose it.

Driveway has room for two cars to park and two more if you don't mind being blocked in.

Trash pick-up is on Friday. Please roll cans out to the street.

Property manager

Steve K Davis

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool with self-latching gate, spa has a strap

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*Please acknowledge in your booking that you are OK with 2 cats who will share the house with you. This is crucial to your rental.*
If you want to feed the cats, we pay you $200 for your stay and the cats will love you even more.
Trash gets picked up Friday. Please put out house waste(gray) and recycling(blue) on Thursday evening. Many thanks!!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Community Park - 11 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 14 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 5 min drive
  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pipes Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Encinitas Community Park, San Elijo State Beach and Self Realization Fellowship. Swamis Beach and Eli Howard Surf School are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home, Great Location, Great Vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at this home, its beautiful, has a ton of room and the pool and backyard are great. The location is awesome, so close to the beach, downtown Encinitas and the highway (although you'd never know). Great place to stay, highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't be beat!
We got lucky and found this beautiful home 3 years ago and it is now hands down the favorite place for our annual southern CA beach vacation. Fabulous upstairs deck with doors that open all the way across to let in the fresh air. And the views! Faces west so we can see all the way to the ocean and the beautiful sunsets. The house has everything you could possibly want - gas bbq, pool, plenty of common area space, fully equipped kitchen, beach towels (and a parking pass to the beach that's only minutes away). Can't say enough good things about it :).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant property for your family of 5
Amazing house, flexible/friendly/welcoming hosts. Perfect family vacation base.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home in Cardiff
Great family getaway. Very comfortable home with a great kitchen and bbq for cooking in. We loved taking in the sunsets from anywhere upstairs. Lovely pool after a day at the beach. Indoor/outdoor cats were entertaining. Owners are very easy to work with and quick to respond.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay for our annual CA vacation
We are always on a quest to find a place that ticks all the boxes - great outdoor space, view of the ocean, comfortable space for 3 families with kids, convenient to beach.....and this house has it all. Plus it has two resident kitties that our granddaughters get to take care of, a parking pass for the beach 5 minutes away, and the owners are wonderful to interact with. We are lucky to have stayed here two summers in a row, and it was a pleasure to come back to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay in Southern California
We do a family beach vacation every year in the Solana Beach/Del Mar area. Ideally, we want a great outdoor space, pool for the kids, view of the ocean, and a place big enough to accommodate three families with two younger kids. This home had it all and more! The location was perfect; very close to a great beach with plenty of parking. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the house was spotlessly clean and fresh. I almost hesitate to rave about it because we want to be able to stay there again and don't want it to get too booked! PS the pictures were very accurate - and we've had the unfortunate experience of the opposite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
This was a perfect location and place for our stay. The owners were extremely helpful prior to our arrival, gave us lots of information on the area and what to do. The pool was amazing, loads of room for us, we would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

jacci T., Palm Springs, Ca

A most amazingly beautiful location
These people are very caring in making sure our stay was the ultimate...thank you for the amazingly wonderful memories my family and I were able to share in this beautiful Craftsman home...see you next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

Just as expected. It was a wonderful vacation for our family.
Highly recommend this wonderful VRBO. It fitted our family of 9 perfectly. Kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Location wonderful ,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Steve K Davis

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We are a family of four with 2 dogs and 2 cats. At the urging of our friends in Leucadia, they recommended we check out North County before buying down in Point Loma many moons ago. We thank them often, even hosted their wedding here.
While you are here we will be visiting family in Los Angeles or the Bay Area or off camping in Mexico, Big Sur etc. The photo above is titled "Rising Moon Over BBQ" taken by my daughter along the Central Desert Coast of Mexico.

Why they chose this property

Both our parents thought we were crazy to buy this property in 1998. We thought they were crazy to think we were crazy. With 1/3 of an acre and an ocean view we knew we had potential in our hands. It took a few years and some convincing to build an 'upside down' house with the living area upstairs and bedrooms downstairs People thought I was crazy then too! Most would agree now it would be crazy to have done it the 'normal' way.

The home was built to withstand kids and visiting family. It has held up well. Unless you count the dogs. Kirby lliked to chew things, sofas, doors, even drywall. We had our very own Marley. He made it to 13 and has moved on now, yet the house still stands.

One other note: the home has a mid-level entry. With entertaining and living upstairs this made sense to me. Three architects said I was crazy. I didn't want my guests to walk down stairs from the street only to turn around and walk up stairs to the 2nd floor. I hope you will agree that fewer stairs is better. I think you will agree, crazy would have been to listen to those 3 architects.


What makes this property unique

The Pacific Ocean! No neighbors to the far west. My wife loves it, if only to look at it most days. She loves to swim in the ocean but most days that isn't always possible. Just having it nearby and in view brings her great peace of mind. Sometimes we just sit quietly on the deck and look west.

At our lowest points in the old home, we'd climb up a ladder to the roof with a cocktail in hand to remind ourselves why we were taking a big financial risk. I always returned to the first floor, confidence restored.

Please enjoy our version of crazy. Seems pretty normal now.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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