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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • San Elijo State Beach
    11 min walk
  • Eli Howard Surf School
    12 min walk
  • Cardiff State Beach
    15 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful charming beach cottage with amazing ocean views

Charming Beach Cottage in Cardiff

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Welcome to the “Charming Beach Cottage on Cambridge Ave.,' located in the heart of Cardiff by the Sea, this beautiful cottage has Amazing ocean views from the kitchen to the living room. Come enjoy BBQing with family and friends on this West facing deck while admiring the Pacific Ocean sunsets, or walk to the beach. This cottage is a true representation of Cardiff living, so come stay and recharge your soul!

Cardiff is one of the most stylish and sought-after West Coast beach communities in California. Treat yourself to the sunset views, light a fire in the fireplace, and cozy up to watch a movie, enjoy a happy hour libation, or play a board game with your family. You can also challenge your family or friends to a game of cornhole in the private front yard while others relax next to the firepit and help keep score!

Every detail to make your stay complete has been made. It boasts a professionally designed interior, charming beach décor, style, and function, as well as being homey and comfortable. Come stop, rest, relax, and recharge, it’s an incredible vacation rental for couples or a family. This single-level home has incredible ocean views throughout the living room and kitchen, original small plank hardwood floors throughout, great indoor and outdoor living, a west-facing deck, a 46” TV, a window AC unit, and a wall heater, as well as lovely fixtures and furnishings.

THINGS TO KNOW
Smoking is prohibited.
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. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before renting with Vacasa Seasonals, Inc.
Reservations for this home will not be refunded if canceled within 60 days of arrival.
Streaming services are available with guests' own account(s).
There is no elevator so this home may not be appropriate for everyone. There are a total of 14 stairs to access from the street to the front door, and 3 stairs to access the kitchen door from the driveway.
This unit is managed by Vacasa Seasonals Inc. and may require a security deposit. DRE: 02160171.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this cottage 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. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Cardiff by the Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • Cardiff State Beach - 15 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 4 min drive
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 5 min drive
  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪V.G. Donut & Bakery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful charming beach cottage with amazing ocean views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful charming beach cottage with amazing ocean views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful charming beach cottage with amazing ocean views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful charming beach cottage with amazing ocean views located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage with a view
Perfect location to walk to restaurants and the beach. Bright, clean and comfortable! Communications were clear. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James D.

Unbeatable Beach Bungalow
Loves the simplicity & beauty of this unbeatable beach bungalow.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Fabulous
We really enjoyed this house. We have been coming to Cardiff for 5 years now and this house is in a perfect location. Walk to Seaside Market, Pipes and VG donuts. The deck was amazing. We spent most of our mornings and evenings enjoying the breeze and sunsets. Beach is just a quick 5 minute drive. A quick drive to downtown Encinitas where there are tons of great dining options and cute boutiques and surf shops. The house is comfortable and kitchen well stocked. It was nice having the private parking as the street parking is usually very hard to find. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and wonderful
I've stayed in quite a few vacation homes and this was by far the cleanest (hats off to the cleaning crew!) The location near my daughter was perfect and the view from the deck drew us outside daily to read and have beverages! We had a wonderful girls vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Charming beach cottage
Clean,convenient, & charming. Beach cottage provided everything that we needed during our stay in Cardiff.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Cardiff Getaway
LOVED the bedding - so comfy! House was clean and convenient for everything we needed. Really enjoyed coffee on front deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Beach Cottage
Great location, fantastic view, great for a weekend getaway. For a longer stay you will need some basics for cooking and your own towels. Parking is super tricky via the alley way but we would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Diane M.

Great location and view
The outside deck and view were stellar. The outside yard was very nice. It would be nice if they left some orientation instuctions for the house and area. It took us awhile to find the washer, which was outside, behind some storage doors in the back driveway. The house itself needs a refresh and deep cleaning. We were given 2 hand and 2 face towels for a week stay! Not enough, expecially in a moist coastal area. The carpets were really dirty, the bathroom tub liner had mold, toilet paper holder broken and bowl uneven. The window screens were so dirty they blocked the view and we had to wipe off the filth. The side chairs were inbedded with dirt. The house became HOT in the afternoon from sun. The house needs better windows so one can keep the blinds open (view) in the afternoon. An update on HVAC (AC) system is also warranted. We thought it was a bit overpriced for it current state…but location is everything I guess.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definite Gem
Amazing value for this adorable and clean ocean view gem. Comfy beds, open feel, decorated cute. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Excellent, warm and cozy place with endless fun adventures to have while there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Great place - can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long beach area weekend
Enjoyed the property. Pretty comfortable, lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Roseanne S.

Perfect
This house was very clean and easy access to the beach and amazing restaurants. Loved the large deck with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Moira B.

All the basics for a beach getaway
This cottage served us (my partner and mother) well for a few days at the beach. The house was nothing fancy, but it had all the things we needed in a quiet setting a short drive to great beaches and walking distance to a grocery store.

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Beach Cottage!
This location met all of our needs and wants!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Very nice area. View of the ocean. Property had a few inconvenient issues.
The property itself needs some tlc but was decorated very nice and was clean. It wasn’t until the end of the day on our first night when we tried using microwave. Blew a fuse. Took over 30 minutes to locate the fuse box.. after calling help desk to help find it and didn’t know where it was either Luckily I had packed a flashlight since it was outside behind a bush. . Needless to say that was a big inconvenience. Then it was shower time…… drain was clogged. Water doesn’t even drain at all. No tools in the place to try to fix ourselves either and after hunting around again.. in the morning when it was light outside … we found the plunger in shed. But that didn’t even help. No morning showers for anyone. Another follow up call to help desk to get someone to fix. So no showered Friday night or Saturday until we returned that evening. Looked like the drain was clogged with lots of hair.. they fixed but left the mess. Dirty footprints in bathroom, tub filthy due to the standing water and the tiny garbage can filled with gross hair. They could have cleaned up. Parking says 4 cars fit. We had only 2 luckily. Parking in front was taken by other houses. And the carport/driveway in back… not good for low profile cars. Very steep and angled… So overall… several frustrations .. good thing we spent our days on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun with friends visiting San Diego
Great location; cozy and comfortable; fun beachy vibe. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Beach Cottage
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with ocean views, beaches and shopping a short walk. Fun to hang out on the spacious deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Adorable house in a great location!
This was a great spot for a week "at the beach". The home was comfortable and well-appointed, and offered a gorgeous view of the ocean. The walk to the beach is not for the faint of heart, though, so don't be fooled by proximity. While it is not far from the coast, the house is up a very steep hill and actually getting to the beach requires crossing 2 fairly busy streets. This could have been better explained in the listing, as we booked thinking we'd be just a short walk from Cardiff State Beach. Otherwise we were happy with the location and the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Lovely stay
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay very much. Quiet location, comfortable house, awesome views from the deck.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Great beach cottage
Great location with a beautiful view of the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked and clean. The bedroom was quiet and the bed very comfortable. We enjoyed meals on the deck and the view of the sunsets. It was perfect for a couple.

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