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Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View

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Interior
Private kitchen
Exterior
Outdoor Shower, HOT & COLD Water
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • San Elijo State Beach
    8 min walk
  • Eli Howard Surf School
    11 min walk
  • Cardiff State Beach
    13 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Custom Sofa Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View

Located within walking distance to all major attractions in the area, our luxurious vacation rental is located right in the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The “Cardiff Penthouse” is the upstairs area of our fully remodeled duplex. Our professional interior designer has pulled out every creative element in her sleeve to give this place the edgy contemporary modern look that evokes luxury and sophistication.

No need to buy bottles of water while on vacation. House has a new HALO 5 whole home water filtration system that removes chlorine, heavy metals, dyes, pesticide; say hello to the best glass of cold water right of your faucet and enjoy a clean fresh shower.

The Penthouse is composed of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a living room, and a modern Chef’s kitchen, with custom black cabinets, modern appliances with touches of rose gold, and brass. The living room, equipped with a large flat-screen TV, showcases a beautiful, ocean waves inspired faux leather couch that can be used as extra sleeping space or lazy afternoon naps. The art displayed on the walls adds to the luxurious feeling the place has. Both bedrooms have comfortable queen-sized beds, with the master bedroom having extra seating, a walk-in closet and a master bath that has been completely redone with black tile in 3D dimension. Both bedrooms also offer a spectacular ocean view to take in before falling asleep.
Both bathrooms are equipped with brass fixtures and decorated with designer wallpaper that makes your vacation in California as luxurious as a Las Vegas stay.
The whole space is flushed with generous amounts of daylight entering from its 3 large windows and during the evenings, delicate counter-top lights will make you think of beautiful fireflies that light up an enchanted forest.
The deck is perfect for enjoying a glass of your favorite beverage while taking in the beautiful view and relaxing. It is also furnished with a grill, perfect for an afternoon or an evening soiree.

Penthouse and the property is supplied with the finest Belgian linen quilts, percale cotton sheets, and Turkish cotton towels.

Nearby attractions include:
Cardiff State Beach (2.8 miles)
San Elijo State Beach (0.8 miles)
San Elijo Lagoon (0.6 miles)
San Diego Botanic Garden (3.6 miles)
Self Realization Fellowship Encinitas (1.9 miles)

If you are looking for a quiet and elegant accommodation for your Cardiff by-the-Sea vacation, you will need to look no further as our luxurious Penthouse is the perfect match for your most sophisticated vacation needs.

Property manager

Julio
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Del Mar Racetrack or San Diego Polo Fields. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Cardiff State Beach - 13 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 4 min drive
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪V.G. Donut & Bakery - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent modern property in Cardiff
As shown in the listing, this is a beautiful modern top-floor unit located in Cardiff-by-the-sea, within walking distance of restaurants, bars and the ocean. Beautiful view of sunsets from the balcony!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
place was great, awesome location and manager/owner was fast to respond and offered info and trip advise beyond expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is everything!
We stayed at this property for 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Pros: location (walked to beach, Zumbar coffee and Seaside Market daily). Wonderful view of the park and beach - so relaxing! Safe, quiet neighborhood. Great internet connection for work meetings. Neutral: Sleeps 6... but there is only enough silverware for 1 meal (for 6), and it's a bit mis-matched at that. This is really a bachelor pad. The dryer was broken (known to owner from PREVIOUS visitor) so we needed be around for the repair man to get that fixed since we were staying for 2 weeks -- it would have been nice if that was already fixed before we got there. The garbage disposal and sink drain weren't working, so the plumber came. The fridge filter was beeping constantly and needed to be changed. Both wine openers were broken (weird). After everything was fixed, things were smooth. The pictures online are SUPER glamorous. In real life it is a bit less glamorous, but fine. Summary: Overall a really nice stay, but not sure about the value, given all of the mishaps and how many times we had to run the dishwasher just because of lacking silverware! There was only 2 of us, but we cooked every meal. Julio was really helpful with suggestions for things to do and places to go, and got things fixed quickly overall.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely updated. Excellent location
Easy to check in and to notify the manager of issues with the dryer and the gate. Beautifully decorated and all the kitchen supplies that one could hope for! Great area, easy walk to park, shops and the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Juat as described, this place was amazing, clean, gorgeous views and great communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully furnished ocean view condo
We had an amazing stay at this ocean view condo! The condo was furnished beautifully and had everything we could possibly have needed and more for our stay! Julio was a wonderful host providing us with clear instructions as well as always being available to help. He even gave us tips on places to and things and do! It was easy to walk to the beach as well as restaurants and markets! We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
This condo could not have been more perfect! It is exactly as pictured and we loved every minute of our vacation. Julio is the kindest host and I appreciated all his attention to detail. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardiff Gem!
Everything as advertised and more. Exceptionally clean and outfitted with all the essentials. Very convenient location within minutes of restaurants, shopping, etc. Penthouse has a great view of the ocean and overlooks a cute little park. Would definitely stay again!!

10/10 Excellent

Cayenne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Cardiff!
We had a great stay at the penthouse and would definitely come back again! Everything was exactly as pictured - not to mention the great sunset views every evening. The house is convenient to everything you need whether walking or driving. The hosts were easy to get a hold of and even provided us with a long list of recommendations for food and activities. Highly recommend it for anyone considering a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
felt like home from the first moment
The apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood in easy walking distance to the beach. It's very well and stylish equipped. We were sitting on the veranda, having a coffee in the morning. It's clean and Julio was very responsive, gave us tips about things going on in the area. We would have loved to stay longer... but we will be back. Thanks Julio
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

carole s., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We’ve always loved Cardiff and this stay sealed it! Great place. Owners were fantastic. Being on the top level allowed for nice ocean breezes. It’s a cooks kitchen great for making meals. The sweet, little park across the street was perfect And it’s a short walk to V&Gs Donuts and the incredible Seaside Market. The star of the trip is always the ocean - location made beach trips easy. We’d definitely love to return to this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan A., Michigan

Cardiff Penthouse
We had the most enjoyable stay at the Penthouse. It was everything we expected and more. The beds were extremely comfortable and we slept well each night. The shower was great as well. The community was pleasant and we enjoyed talking with the residents about the area. The weather wasn't the best, but we couldn't really complain about that either. The stores in the area were super. The walk to the beach was close and we enjoyed the sunsets. We would definitely stay here again. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

We were very happy and impressed with our choice - no complaints!
We were very pleased! Property was clean, modern and well appointed. The owners were pleasant, attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. We would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Beach Place with Modern Flair
Had a great time at the penthouse at Cardiff-By-The-Sea. Exactly as advertised, in fact, the photos don’t do it justice. Beautiful place with everything you need, tastefully decorated, ideal location, super comfy beds and perfect for our family of four. Plus there are bikes and boogie boards right in the garage. Julio was terrific and we had everything we needed, couldn’t have been easier. Would highly recommend to anyone for a getaway to this charming beach community.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Great home, owners are exceptionaly responsive and welcoming.
It’s a great home, very clean and in an ideal location near the children’s park, market, beach and freeway. The owners, Julio and Alison were exceptionally responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Julio

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Why they chose this property

Our Penthouse is the perfect pick for those looking to get away in luxury and enjoy a great vacation in Cardiff by-the-Sea, Encinitas. Located within walking distance to most attractions in the Cardiff area like Cardiff State Beach and San Elijo Lagoon, the Cardiff Penthouse offers also a retreat from the buzzing San Diego downtown that you can reach in 30 minutes'drive.

No need to buy bottles of water while on vacation. House has a new HALO 5 whole home water filtration system that removes chlorine, heavy metals, dyes, pesticide; say hello to the best glass of cold water right of your faucet and enjoy a clean fresh shower.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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