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Cliffside Cottage guest house 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach

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King Bed in Master
2 Twins in main house guest bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Moonlight State Beach
    3 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    10 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship
    12 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Casita - Guest House

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom - Main House

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom Main House

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Casita - Guest House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Cliffside Cottage guest house 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach

RNTL-028963-2023
Secluded Cottage and Casita on the Pacific Ocean situated on the cliff in Encinitas.
New owner and updated Spring 2022!
3 Night Minimum - Holiday's 4 night minimum
This secluded cottage and casita are situated on a cliff with breathtakingly beautiful views and sounds of the ocean. Imagine sitting in this home or on the patio watching the dolphins play in the waves. Away from the rest of the world, you can relax in this two-bedroom, one-bathroom home that sleeps 4 and has a private lush garden and yard to enjoy. Bring along a few more family members who can occupy the casita on site that sleeps 2 in a double bed and 2 in a queen bed. You can prepare your meals in the kitchen and dine with beautiful ocean views or you can experience the vibrant and eclectic city of Encinitas where there are numerous restaurants and shops to indulge in. Beach access is merely 2 blocks away if you want to take a dip in the water at Moonlight Beach. Beach rentals and concessions at Moonlight beach available spring and summer . This cottage is sure to become a preferred vacation spot for you and your family as you experience the peace, tranquility, and happiness that it offers.

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Outside camara's at gate and on deck

No Pets Please
Main House
• Master - king bed – Sleeps 2
• Guest bedroom - 2 twins – Sleeps 2
• Full bath with standing shower
• Outside shower
• Gas fireplace is heating for the whole house
• Air Conditioning
• 50” TV in the living room
• Cable TV
• Wifi Internet
• Gas stove and oven
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Keurig Coffee Maker
Guest House
• 1 double bed – Sleeps 1
• 1 queen bed – Sleeps 1
• 1 bathroom with shower
• Air Conditioning

Special Places to see:
Moonlight Beach - 3 block north
Swami's Beach
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - No matter what your religion you will love these well maintained lush gardens. The center is high on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The landscaping and setting are amazing with many areas to rest and reflect. Take an adventure on one of the paths to see the gardens, the ocean, and to find a place of tranquility.
Leucadia Surf School - at Moonlight Beach. All equipment, surfboard, and a wet suit are included. They specialize in first-time or near first-time beginners. The Surf Camp is at North Moonlight Beach in the summer and surfing lessons are year-round. They are licensed, insured, and have a city beach permit.
San Diego Botanic Garden - Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation's largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest, all within 37 acres. Located 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, fire-safe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, 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 LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, surfing/body boarding and whale watching.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 10 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 12 min walk
  • Swamis Beach - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gelato 101 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffside Cottage guest house 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cliffside Cottage guest house 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliffside Cottage guest house 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cliffside Cottage guest house 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach located?

Situated in Encinitas, this beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Self Realization Fellowship. San Elijo State Beach and Swamis Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Really fun location with the best view. Beach access super close and walking distance to several amazing restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views, inside of home and casita need deep cleaning
Fantastic location with walkability to several shops, restaurants and the beach of course. The deck was the highlight of the weeklong visit. Sweeping ocean and beach views in a quiet neighborhood was very much enjoyed by our group. Upon arrival we discovered the home had not been vacuumed of the food crumbs and pet hair (?) from prior occupant, some bedding had blood and hair on it indicating the sheets had not been changed. ALL ceiling fans were coated in dirt. Cobwebs throughout the casita. Dirty laundry in the drawers in the primary bedroom. Wad of hair and dried contact lens on bathroom floor in main building...the list goes on. After cleaning the fans, cobwebs, changing sheets, and wiping the crumbs and debris out of the kitchen drawers we settled in to try to enjoy the week. The casita has a strong urine odor at all times. The bleach smell on arrival faded to reveal the urine smell. We did complain to the host and they offered to have it cleaned on day two but we were already settled. A cleaning person showed up on day two at 9am on the patio UNANNOUNCED. Scared the daylights out of us! He was very pleasant and took the dirty sheets and clothing (underwear and socks) left by the prior occupant. On day three we left our teens to sleep in the casita. The gate was locked and without any notice the landscapers showed up for about an hour- inside the locked gate and we had left the main house unlocked for our teens to get into the kitchen. Not very secure feeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views!
Loved the property - great views and walkable to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Encinitas
Location is as good as it gets in Encinitas - walkable to anything and a spectacular oceanfront view of the bluff. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-stocked. The cleaning service did however not check the refrigerator and we had to throw out the last visitor’s leftover sushi and fruit salad. The converted garage apartment is well-appointed and private but the bathroom is scaled for children. None of these mild complaints would keep me from rating this place as great and we would happily rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachy birthday
My family and a few friends stayed for a week, and it was glorious! The house was sparkling clean and well stocked with sheets and many many towels. Kitchen was very workable, with an abundance of appliances. The non-stick pans were pretty scuffed up and needed replacing, otherwise it was well stocked. Beds were extremely comfy. Everybody slept well. Some of the appointments in the casita were less than great. Sheets were torn, and the ikea dresser was in shambles. We made good use of the outdoor shower. It was a flight to find a children’s bucket and beach shovels— would have been nice to have a boogie board or two at the property. The week was an absolute dream and we would love to come back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Lovely place to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean view and the sound of the surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful Beachfront Property
We were within walking distance to everything. The house and casita were perfect for my 15 & 17 year old sons to get some space from each other. The kitchen was well stocked, and the living spaces were comfortable and fun to hang out in…and the weather was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Carol M., San Diego, CA/USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this location to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great manager!
Gorgeous view, beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginald R., Findlay Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything and more.
The house had everything we needed and the view was spectacular. We thought there might be a lot of neighborhood traffic and noise, but that did not prove to be the case. Both units were very clean. It was also convenient to be within walking distance of downtown Encinitas. Cindy was very accommodating. We would stay there again and recommended to others.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Just What We Needed!
We needed a place to relax for a week that was near the beach and within walking distance of restaurants - this house did not disappoint! While it is older than many of the properties around it, and it doesn’t have top-of-the-line features, the house is nonetheless very charming with an outstanding view of the ocean; we made good use of the deck every single day. The garden between the main house and the guest house has a lovely fountain that only my added to the overall sense of calm. The guest house didn’t have the same appeal as the main house, but my teenage daughter was perfectly happy as staying there as it was quiet and gave her a chance to escape the rest of us ;). Also, there are bunnies! We saw one two nights ago at twilight nibbling on the grass for about an hour.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jackie M., Live in San Diego, CA & Manhattan, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pictures of Property Furnishings are nicer than actual furniture
Reminiscent of a property one would find at a beach cottage in Mexico.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron W., VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Pacific Retreat
This cottage was the perfect place for us to use as a base camp for surfing San Diego and Orange Counties. It is charming and the location is central to all Encinitas has to offer, with short drive to Cardiff and Solana. Sunset evening dinners on the cliff were breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paola V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Beach Vacation
We rented this beautiful beach cottage and loved every minute of it. Excellent beach access, spacious enough for 5 adults, and the most stunning ocean views. I can’t wait to come back!

4/10 Poor

Cara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not all it's cracked up to be
This house stopped being charming about 10 years ago. Now it's just old and dilapidated. Dirty curtains, rugs, pillows, and bedskirts, I was not happy with the cleanliness. The bathroom rug needed to be tossed in the trash. There were broken cabinets and blinds (that also did not cover the entire window in the master bedroom), ants in the kitchen, and dust and cobwebs on the light fixtures and on all the random decorations, and no light blocking curtains whatsoever. Be prepared to be up with the sun. After the initial cleaning supply smell wore off, the casita reeked of urine. The futon in the casita was also filthy and covered with hair and lint. The bright side: clean, fresh linens and towels, nice shower in the main (only) bathroom in the main house, and great location to the beach and restaurants. But renter, beware. I would not rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a View
What a fantastic home, everything you would need was there, plenty of beach stuff, towels, beautiful yard and what a view. Cindy was amazing to work with. Would stay here over and over. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Week
location,location, location - on the ocean, close to shops, close to beach. a classic beach chalet, rustic but nice, nicely decorated and comfortable. The Lanam Family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

robert m.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
poorly maintained cottage
cottage in need of proper maintenance! lets start with locks and keys prior to entering this property. locks jam and the keys have to be forced pushed in and out several times before it unlocks. change the locks ASAP! windows and shades remind you of the 50s and that is a compliment! Washer and dryer looks also to be few decades old. sofa and patio chairs are left overs from a garage sale. Overall not worth the asking price which is in par with a 4-star hotel!!! Basic rundown place with a view
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Carly T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not as expected
My family and I were extremely disappointed with the cleanliness and condition of the house. For the nightly rate we expected a lot more. The first night of our stay, our children complained of sand in the guest bedroom sheets and the master bedroom sheets had blood stains. The house was falling apart - doors hanging off the hinge in the kitchen, window treatments rusted and torn, bandaids used as stickers to cover stains of the toilet paper holder, dirty floor and the outdoor furniture was not wiped down with stains all over the table and cushions of the chairs. The only rewarding quality of this property was thr view from the deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Friday Harbor, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view!
Great spot, close to town/food and close to the beach. Overall a great experience. The property is a little worn, but you can’t beat the view and location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!!
Beautiful view & deck and cozy home! Living area was a great size for the 5 of us. Walkability to beach & shops was great. Safe for doggies. Loved having chairs, wagon, boogie board & skateboard provided.and plenty of beach towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terrena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and Relaxing
Amazing view! Perfect arrangement and location for relaxing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah W., Carlsbad, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Ocean View!!
The view alone was worth the price of staying here! Truly. The main house is adorable, exactly like the pictures! I wanted to note that you will wake with the rising sun as there is a lot of light from all of the beautiful windows, I would say I got used to it after the first few mornings. The lovely french doors opening on to a nice size deck overlooking the beautiful ocean was the highlight of the vacation! It was worth paying to stay right on the ocean. We walked over to D Street Beach Access and Moonlight Beach while there. Both are just North of the home. So many of our favorite restaurants are in Encinitas, including our very favorite paleo restaurant and also an organic restaurant! Back to the vacation home, the yard is adorable. I appreciated the fenced in property, my children really enjoyed it! I think the beds in the bedrooms were semi- comfortable and by the 3rd night we were completely accustomed to them! I think a few more throws/blankets would be wonderful for the home, especially for when curling up with a book or ocean gazing / dolphin watching! The furniture was very comfortable. I would say that I think the separate “casita” shouldn’t be part of the listing for sleeping arrangements or at least I would say not to plan to sleep in it or having any expectations of using it. It is rather on the older side and not worth staying in unless maybe you have teenagers who just don’t mind ;) As other mentioned in reviews, the little detached casita does smell a little too strongly of cleaning supplies to actually stay the night in it, but having a 2nd bathroom in that casita was great! Overall, I would say that if you focus on the adorable main house and just like the pictures of it show - it is so perfectly cozy/chic (and clean enough for my high standards, though I did bring my seventh generation sanitizing wipes to wipe everything down further), picture the the ocean right there in front of you, beautiful and sparkling blue in all of it’s glory, during the evenings getting take-out and eating it on your own private deck while watching the sun set over the ocean, cups of coffee/tea in the morning with the cool mist surrounding you as you gaze out over the ocean... It truly doesn’t get better than that!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable views!
Great deck, great location. House is older but super cute and has everything you need. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie H., Redlands, Ca

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is incredible
The view is incredible and we would stay there again because of the view. The house is small, the kitchen is small. The fireplace did not work and there is no heat and we were freezing inside the house as it was raining. The shower said it was cleaned and there was hair in the drain in the shower and on the wall. I have blonde hair and the hair was dark so we know the shower was not cleaned. The house was pretty dirty you can tell whoever cleans just does surface cleaning. The furniture is pretty worn down. I do love that it is dog friendly. I do love the view. I do love that it has a nice yard. Honestly I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

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