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Entry and second sitting area (with fold-out sofa)

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7169 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Encinitas, CA

Leucadia State Beach5 min walk
Moonlight State Beach3 min drive
San Diego Botanic Garden4 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We treated ourselves to a weeklong stay at this property to celebrate a special wedding anniversary. This truly is a spe...

Mitchell T.

Aug 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Floating on Top of the Ocean

Perched above the bluffs & overlooking one of San Diego's top Surfing locations - Beacon's Beach. Just 4 house separate you from the entrance to Beacon's access point. Enjoy endless sunsets, and sit down view of the surfers both from the balcony and inside the home - in the living room and Master bedroom. This upstairs duplex unit lives like a single family home, with private access, separate driveway with 2 dedicated parking spaces including a 2-car garage. Fully upgraded, furnished interior - with designer finishes throughout. It is a truly magical place that you will not want to leave.
Short Term Permit number: RNTL-007702-2018
We have minimum stay requirement of week-long rentals which primarily have check-in and check out days on Saturday; based on minimizing long calendar vacancies. Please choose Saturday for your check-in and out days when making a booking request for faster confirmation. Otherwise, we may make an exception but kindly ask that you make an “inquiry” for other check-in day requests instead of through a “booking request”.
For stays over 31 day, no short term local tax is due. Please send us an inquiry message and we can remove the tax from those longer stays.

Property manager

Jen Gates

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Welcome to your top-floor oceanfront view...

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Encinitas

This holiday home is located in Leucadia, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, and is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

Beacon Beach - 3 min walk
Leucadia State Beach - 5 min walk
Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive
San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive
South Ponto Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
‪Cancun Mexican and Seafood - ‬3 min drive
‪Captain Keno's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Pannikin Coffee & Tea - ‬10 min walk
‪La Especial Norte - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Floating on Top of the Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Floating on Top of the Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Floating on Top of the Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Floating on Top of the Ocean located?

Located in Leucadia, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Beacon Beach and Leucadia State Beach. Moonlight State Beach and South Ponto Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T., Chicago, USA

31 Aug 2023

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

Glorious Retreat

We treated ourselves to a weeklong stay at this property to celebrate a special wedding anniversary. This truly is a special property. The ocean views are amazing, the condo is beautiful, and the location is highly desirable. The condo is well-equipped with everything one needs, tastefully decorated, and with comfortable beds. There are a lot of things to walk to within easy walking distance. This is one of the best rental properties my wife and I have experienced and we recommend staying here with no reservations whatsoever.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

25 July 2023

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

Perfect beach house

The house was beyond our expectations!! Amazing view of the ocean and so nice to listen to the crashing waves. The place was clean and roomy for all of our family! It had all the house and beach amenities we needed. It was a quick and easy walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. We definitely hope to come and stay again!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lenita a., San Diego CAlifornia

31 May 2023

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

Memorial Day getaway

amazing views

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

23 Apr 2023

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

College trip

Had a wonderful time. The house is clean and beautiful and the view is spectacular. The location is perfect - walkable to everywhere. Jenn (house manager) was terrific. Would absolutely go again. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shay K.

16 Apr 2023

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

Excellent stay

Home was very clean. Beautiful ocean view just like the pictures show. Owner was excellent to deal with. Note the coastal train comes through so there is some noise from that. Home is fully stocked with everything you need and has plenty of beach toys as well. Very close to great restaurants, coffee shops, etc. We had an excellent stay and didn’t want to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C., Chesterfield MO, USA

26 Jan 2022

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

Just Beautiful!

Gorgeous view out of this beautiful property. I spent hours just watching the surfers who were directly outside our location every day from dawn to dusk. The place was immaculate. The property manager was very responsive, great to work with. Already planning our next visit.

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G., Bernardsville

31 Dec 2021

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

Best ocean views ever!

I stayed here for 8 nights with my 2 oldest (adult) sons. We can’t wait to return. Our weather wasn’t the greatest, but the house was cozy and comfortable. The instant fireplace was a bonus. The kitchen had everything we needed. House was stocked with basic supplies. The location couldn’t be beat. Parking was easy - we had 2 cars. The master bathroom was special. Ocean views while showering! There is even a pull-out sofa bed in the very large living area. My son chose to sleep there rather than the triple-bunk bed room, which would be great for a family with smaller kids. We left the bed open, as there is also a cozy sectional couch in front of TV. Communication was easy with property manager. Did I mention the views? Cannot be beat. We loved everything about this place.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

7 Sept 2021

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

Amazing niche on the dunes of a spectacular beach

My family and I just spent 5 weeks here and had an amazing time! We we’re originally booked for 4 weeks but extended it another week. The rental has gorgeous views from the living room/family room and the master bedroom, we saw dolphins and there’s a constant full line up of surfers to watch all from the living room.

Stayed 36 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

9 Aug 2021

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

Great location, stunning views

My family and I stayed here for ten days and had a wonderful time enjoying Beacon’s Beach, the local places to eat, and the incredible views! Being able to use the garage was great, and there was one bike, four beach chairs and boogie boards too—great for those of us flying in. Communication with the owner was easy, she was very responsive and considerate. We would stay again, thanks for a great vacation!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

28 July 2021

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

Excelente en cada sentido de la palabra

Estuvimos pasando unos días en esta casa de Leucadia, la verdad que fue una experiencia increíble. La casa está divina y muy similar a como se ve en las fotos. También tratar con Jennifer fue increíble, siempre servicial. Muy, pero muy recomendable, y ojalá podamos volver pronto. Lo único mejorable la presión de la ducha, el resto 5 estrellas. Gracias Jenny!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

12 June 2021

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

Beautiful Spot in Perfect Location

Perfect location for a Leucadia vacation - walking distance to both shops, restaurants and coffee shops as well as a stone's throw away from Beacons. Beautifully remodeled interiors and the primary bedroom is absolutely stunning.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

17 May 2021

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

Unbelievable oceanfront experience!

My husband and I stayed here for a month to kick off our retirement and what an awesome experience it was. The views are mesmerizing! One of the most relaxing and beautiful settings we could have hoped for. Jen was extremely responsive to all of our needs and any issues we had were rectified very quickly. She is very easy to work with, from getting the reservation established (which required some flexibility during covid and Jen was very accommodating) to being accessible and responsive during our stay. We can’t say enough about the amazing views and updated interior of this place. Waking up to the ocean every morning from the master bedroom, to watching the dolphins play in the surf, to catching beautiful sunsets in front of the huge windows everyday is something that will stay in our memories forever. The kitchen is very spacious with two sinks and ocean views from every angle, it’s a chef’s delight. Some noise from the nearby train can be heard in the guest room so earplugs might be suggested, but the ocean drowns out the sound in the master. The beds are extremely comfortable and the place was well stocked with linens, toilet paper, soap, shampoos and other cleaning necessities. This was truly a magical experience for us and we will definitely be back for another stay! Thank you Jen for a wonderful stay in your beautiful slice of heaven.

Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

29 Aug 2020

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

Absolutely fabulous place!

Our family stayed here for a week and enjoyed every single day of our stay. Jennifer made everything so easy and was great to communicate with. The view is spectacular and the huge windows made you feel like you were on top of the ocean. Feels brand new inside with beautiful finishes throughout. The photos don't even do it justice. You will not be disapointed. Awesome location with easy access to the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020