Feet in the surf in 2 minutes! most walkable neighborhood at the beach and AC!

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Encinitas, CA

Moonlight State Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Leucadia State Beach
‪19 min walk‬
San Diego Botanic Garden
‪4 min drive‬
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Our cottage is ideally located well west of Highway 101, in a quiet neighborhood with little traffic, one block away from Stone Steps Beach in Encinitas. It is walking distance to coffee shops, many local restaurants ranging from fine dining to bistros and ethnic foods. In addition to its many eateries and shopping, Encinitas is famous for its surf breaks. Beacons Beach, Swamis, and Pontos surf breaks are within a couple miles. The local Farmers Market is held only two blocks away.

Our cottage is cute, clean, and cool with brand new air conditioning, and comfortably sleeps 1-6 people. Very few beach cottages have Ac and we don't often need it but it is there when you do! There are 2 bedrooms, one with a beautiful bamboo king and all organic cotton mattress, and one with twin over full bunk. There is also a large sectional sofa that is also comfortable to sleep on. The bathroom is recently remodeled , plus a hot water outside shower, and large lovely tropical patio. Wifi and flat screen tv in living room. The garage is stocked with beach toys, boogie boards and beach chairs. Several of the local kids are available for impromptu surf lessons.

Our cottage is an easy commute to many local attractions:

Del Mar Fairgrounds: 6 miles
Legoland: 8 miles
Sea World: 24 miles
Wild Animal Park: 25 miles
San Diego Zoo: 34 miles
Knott’s Soak City: 39 miles
Disneyland: 68 miles
Knott’s Berry Farm: 75 miles

Beacons Beach: .7 miles
Moonlight Beach: .7 miles
Swamis: 1.8 miles
Pontos: 3.2 miles

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course: 2.5 miles
Torrey Pines Golf Course: 15 miles

San Diego Botanical Gardens: 2.1 miles
Cottonwood Creek Park: .9 miles

Property manager

Galyn Thompson

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunk beds, Portacrib and small stroller

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Fully fenced, with lots of privacy.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

EV vehicle charging is $20/charge we unfortunately have the highest rates in the nation!

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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

Encinitas

Located in Leucadia, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Moonlight State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Leucadia State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Self Realization Fellowship - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
‪Necessity Coffee - ‬13 min walk
‪Pannikin Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Feet in the surf in 2 minutes! most walkable neighborhood at the beach and AC! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Feet in the surf in 2 minutes! most walkable neighborhood at the beach and AC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feet in the surf in 2 minutes! most walkable neighborhood at the beach and AC!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Feet in the surf in 2 minutes! most walkable neighborhood at the beach and AC! located?

Located in Leucadia, this family-friendly Encinitas holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Beacon Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Leucadia State 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

Maggie P.

13 Jan 2025

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

GREAT Place!

Quick walk to Stone Steps Beach. Uncluttered beach cottage that has all you need.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

24 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful Encinitas beach house!

We always love Encinitas and this house was perfect- quiet (very little train noise!), heat pump, front private patio, garage with 3 bikes to use (owner even fixed a flat tire so I could use it), close to Stone Steps to get down to beach, close to Pannikin Coffee, pickleball courts and great great ice cream! We’re already booking for next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

29 Oct 2024

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

Gem in Leucadia

Property manager helpful. House was clean and spacious and well equipped with everything that you would need.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale A.

3 July 2023

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

Relax next to the sea

The place was great and we hated to leave! We needed a last minute stay in Encinitas and it came together perfectly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

14 Dec 2023

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

Great Beach Cottage!

The cottage is very well equipped, comfy beds, was very clean, and had everything you need to cook, and a nice family room area. Located in a very quite, nice neighborhood and walking distance to some nice restuarants and coffee houses. Overall a very nice place for a beach town getaway!! Oh and the cottage works well for dogs with a nice patio/backyard that is fully enclosed so you can allow your pups to roam a bit.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sloane O.

27 Mar 2023

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

Great location in a perfect beach town!

Galyn's house is nothing fancy, but it has most everything you need and most of all, SoCal's perfect beach location. Galyn is a great guy and is attentive to his guests' every need. Highly recommended.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelliparish,

13 Oct 2023

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

Perfect spot

Awesome location to go to the beaches and into town. The place is nicely furnished and has a big outdoor area to hang out, plus an essential outdoor shower to rinse sand off before entering the house. Surfboard and bikes to borrow made this a super vacation. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

21 July 2024

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

Great beach house!

My 17 year-old son and I stayed for the week. This place was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. The location is ideal. It is only a 3-minute walk to the staircase that leads to the beach. Tons of great restaurants in Encinitas are just a short drive away. Galyn was a great host - communication was great, even turned the AC on for us before arrival. This house would be perfect for a couple's trip or a family with a couple of young children. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ D.

8 Jan 2025

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

Perfect VRBO!

This place was fantastic for our family. We stayed here for 10 days over christmas. It was me, my husband, and our two boys ages 7 and 4. We were easy walking distance to the beach and shops and restaurants in the area. Yes, small kid distance walking to the beach. It was a dream! The beds were comfortable, it was easy to do laundry, and the kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy. I think it included 2 bikes but we didn't use them. The outdoor living space is like another living room. We accidentally broke part of her ceiling fan and we immediately texted her and she was so gracious and didn't charge us extra. The owner was so sweet and communicative. We would love to come back!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

18 Dec 2023

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

Great location, great hosts, great stay!

This property was perfect for our visit. Because we were arriving after dark, the host left lights on for us and provided info on activities that were tailored to us. Dog food and water bowls were provided, as well as a dog bed. The yard was perfect for enjoying the weather and was safe for our dog. The cottage furnishings were comfortable. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayetta B.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A+

Everything you would ever need or ask for !

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bess H.

25 Nov 2023

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

Perfect stay- will be back!

My mom, sister and I stayed at Galyns house for my moms birthday. We loved it! We felt so at home in this cozy house. The location is amazing- 5 minute walk to the beach, 15 minute walk to 2 other beaches, and a short walk into town. Encinitas is a sweet little surf town, and we felt so comfy being here! Galyn was in touch and very kind. We’re looking forward to coming back. We loved it so much we even might make regular trips to the beach house.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

22 Dec 2021

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

Gem of a cottage tucked away in Leucadia neighborhood seconds from the beach!

Stayed here for 2.5 weeks with my girlfriend while we house hunted in the area and almost wanted to stay here for good! Such a comfortable and pleasant little house super close to everything in the area. The property also had much more private outdoor space than anticipated and even an outdoor shower which was amazing after a surf at Beacons! Galyn was also an incredible host and very attentive to any questions we had (he also even helped out with our house search)! Great bikes and surfboards also available for use. A 5+ star stay!

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Imperial

7 Aug 2023

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

Excellent little Beach Cottage

My wife and I and our two corgis loved our stay in this cozy beach cottage in Encinitas. The cottage is small, but there are two excellent outdoor spaces which greatly expand the amount of room to relax in. We ate every meal outside in the front enclosed outdoor space. The doggies loved the yard as well. The owner is friendly and readily available if you run into any problems. The location is perfect. It is less than a 5 minute walk to Stonesteps beach and a short bicycle ride to numerous restaurants and shops. We stayed for a month and are already planning our next trip here.

Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie R., San Luis Obispo

30 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing Beach Vacation

We loved staying at Gayln's house. It was a perfect location in Encinitas. We were able to walk to the farmer's market, many nearby restaurants and businesses, and the beach. Beacons, Stonesteps, and D Street/Moonlight Beach are all very close by for those who want to surf. The property was very dog friendly. Gayln was also very kind and welcoming to us and our sheltie. It can be hard to find a place to travel with a dog, so we really appreciated the hospitality. The neighborhood felt quiet, especially at night. The kitchen was stocked with enough basics to make simple meals, but if you don't want to cook, you have your choice of food within walking distance. There were also laundry machines available, which is a big plus on longer trips. We will definitely return to this cute house!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

3 June 2024

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

The Cure to Modern Life

This property is everything you could hope for if you are looking to escape the fast-paced grind and reconnect with nature, your family, and yourself. The front yard is an inviting oasis that greats you with sunny plants and ample space. The house provides all the creature comforts, with large rooms, spacious living areas, and a nicely appointed kitchen. The host provides everything you could need, even things you didn't even consider, like bikes, boogie boards and umbrellas. As great as the house is, the major draw for us was the very short walk to the Stone steps and the beach. We barely used our car as the neighborhood was walkable and peaceful and offered shops, restaurants, and tons of coffee options. We were so taken we are planning to return next summer for a longer stretch. I don't want to say too much more, or this little gem might not be available!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George L.

2 Apr 2025

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

Encinitas Beach House

Wonderful stay. Everything we could want from a little beach house. Properly management was wonderful to work with. Great value. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gini K.

10 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful!

This lovely, secluded cottage has two courtyards and plenty of privacy. The cottage was perfect for the two of us plus our dog. It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood with multiple access areas to view sunsets within a few blocks of us as well as an easy walk to restaurants. We stayed for one week and should have stayed longer. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

2 Dec 2022

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

Great location

If you love Encinitas and the beach, this is your place. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and close to the beach. Three fifty-something friends who like to walk stayed here and it was the perfect location for us. Just bring your own bath soap and shampoo - that was the only “negative.”

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

28 Nov 2022

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

Awesome!

This beach cottage is in an amazing location in Encinitas. It had everything we needed to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, sunsets, and just an overall wonderful visit. The owners were wonderful as well! We’ll definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

19 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful!

Really nice place…a quaint and quiet beach house. Galyn was great! Very comfortable and close to the ocean. We’ll definitely visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

3 Nov 2022

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

Almost paradise

My family of four had such a wonderful time at this home! We had everything we needed for a great little beach escape, the home was the perfect size as our boys shared a room. We were close to grocery store and were able to prepare our meals at the house easily with everything provided. The strip along 101 has such great cafes and stores to explore as well. They yard was so lovely and peaceful (I managed to actually read my whole book relaxing in the mornings and evenings). Loved the proximity to the beach (walking distance for a good walking beach) but would recommend moonlight beach for swimming and beach play as the beach is much wider than at stonesteps. I would recommend buying water as the fridge filter doesn’t have a waterline hook up and there is not a Brita pitcher or similar. We really loved our time here.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

29 Oct 2022

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

Excellent location

Perfect location within walking distance to restaurants & beaches. Excellent communication from hosts and a comfortable, well provisioned house made for a very enjoyable stay. Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again. Thank You

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M., Boise, ID

23 Oct 2022

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

Exatly what we were looking for

We had a quick, last-minute, long weekend to the San Diego area with our 9-year old son. Legoland one day, beaches one day, and a quick Tijuana trip another day. Admittedly we didn't spend too much idle time there and didn't use the kitchen except for some spoons for ice cream we had Doordashed from down the street. Property was simply but nicely furnished (i.e. comfortable large couch, comfortable bed, sturdy chairs, nice sheets/towels, bodyboards, bikes, etc.) and was much appreciated. Lots of local/walkable dining options for a short trip. All the communication and processes were smooth. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future and hope to be able to spend more time at the table under the lights!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

18 Oct 2022

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

excellent family place!

This place had everything my family needed! The outdoor shower was the BEST! We also enjoyed the outdoor spaces a lot. Great location and Galyn was a wonderful host! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Galyn Thompson

We have lived in this neighborhood for 25 years, of all the places I have lived this is the best! My wife and I came here for college and never left. We now have 3 generations living within a 10 mile radius, that is how great this beach town is. Friendly, healthy, safe and so much to do. We would love to share Encinitas with you!

Why they chose this property

This cottage is one block away from the beach and every single house a block away is a multimillion dollar property. Our street is not a through street so there is almost no traffic, except for the surfers of course! The cottage is stocked with beach toys, available on request, and you won't even need your car, everything is walking distance. If you want to strike out farther you can take the train anywhere North or South, the station is just about a mile away. Take a look at a map and see how ideally central coastal Encinitas is to everything.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 2

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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