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Magical Lakefront Estate + Full Community Access!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Beach
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Oceanside, CA
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oceanside Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Magical Lakefront Estate + Full Community Access!

This stunning and tranquil property is located in a private and secluded gated beach colony on the border of Oceanside and Carlsbad, California.

The 4BR/4BA Beach Home is perfect for a leisurely getaway within a pristine community of French inspired architecture and gardens including a private Association cabana and beach just steps from the Pacific. This vacation two-story home is nestled on the Buena Vista lagoon to the east with partial ocean views to the west, within one of the most unique coastal enclaves in California. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and entrance for full privacy. The living room/dining room, fully-equipped kitchen and second level outdoor deck provide a spacious, open living area with beautiful views and ocean breezes.

The community is of French Provincial style homes reminiscent of the quaint coastal villages of France was founded in 1929.

The Association of single family homes has its own private beach with facilities and volleyball court. A lifeguard is on duty from the 4th of July weekend through Labor Day weekend. The community offers two tennis courts, pickleball courts and a paddle tennis court (paddle tennis and tennis rackets are provided for our guests).

Minutes away, the Oceanside/Carlsbad area offers shopping, restaurants, movie complexes and golf. The Oceanside Harbor is at the northern entrance to the city, and one of the original California missions, San Luis Rey in the Mission Valley, is 15 minutes inland. Legoland, in Carlsbad to the south, is approximately a 15 minute drive. San Diego, about 40 minutes to the south, offers the world renowned San Diego Zoo and Sea World. To the east is Wild Animal Park.

Enjoy!

Property manager

Cobe Haskell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We'll share a detailed guide prior to arrival with community rules and information.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Oceanside

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Oceanside, a neighbourhood in Oceanside. While the natural beauty of Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Oceanside Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iron Sights Shooting Range or Frontwave Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oceanside Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 14 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Burgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Knock Out Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Lakefront Estate + Full Community Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical Lakefront Estate + Full Community Access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Lakefront Estate + Full Community Access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Lakefront Estate + Full Community Access! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Oceanside holiday home is just steps away from Saint Malo Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. Tamarack Beach and South Oceanside Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Great location. Quiet place. Would like to come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

RANDY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saint Malo House
Always a great stay and Cobe is good to work with. The opportunity to stay in a quiet neighborhood with a private beach is worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Judith P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
St Malo is a great location for multi generation family. Ocean access, lagoon views European courtyard concept of this home great for privacy in separate en suite bedrooms
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Audrey L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Vacation
The location was wonderful! However the house is in need of maintenance and beds were old and in need of replacement. We still had a wonderful vacation as always in St.Malo.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tennis getaway
We picked this property for the location to the beach, tennis courts and gated security. It had 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with a central living room kitchen area. Great for us to watch movies and games together, then private bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashely D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
It was a great private beach location. We had three couples and two kids. Everyone had their own space and bathroom. The family gathering area was perfect to relax and talk. Ping pong, beach and tennis made this location perfect. Not to mention near Torrey Pines.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryMargaret B., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful St. Malo, Oceanside house
I can’t say enough nice things about this house. First of all, St. Malo is a very special place. You feel like you are transported to Normandy France. The architecture makes it feel like a small village. The house was even better than the photos. They updated so you have all the modern amenities and kept the old world charm at the same time. I would recommend this for a family vacation. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D., Camarillo, CA USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Vacation
Love this private community! The neighborhood looks like a fairytale. The owner is lovely and we felt very safe and comfortable. Kids loved all the trains running past the lagoon. Downstairs rooms are private and can be noisy if you're sensitive to upstairs sounds, and glad it wasn't raining because the only way upstairs is an outside staircase. Kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked. Garage has plenty of beach equipment and toys and we enjoyed the ping pong. Peek-a-boo ocean view upstairs and you can hear the waves clearly from the front rooms. No beach at high tide but there is a private sand area for the kids and you can climb over the rocks to get to the beach at low tide. Thank you, Cobe!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Vacation
Very spacious property that allows for everyone in your party to have their own space. Each bedroom has it's own bath. There are four of them. Two on second floor and two on the ground level. Beautiful grassy backyard that backs up to the Buena Vista Lagoon. Rabbits, ducks, and even a baby possum visited the grassy backyard daily. Very safe and secure community that was nice to walk around and enjoy looking at the architecture. Everything you would need to prepare a meal was present. Toaster didn't work but used the toaster oven and that worked fine. Have stayed in many Vrbos and this one is, for sure, at the top of the list. Owner Cobe was very thorough with instructions about the property. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Oceanside House, but not Beachside.
This property in St. Mail development is beautiful and unique. We had planned to spend our family vacation at a beach, so we’re initially quite disappointed that you cannot safely access the waves from the “private beach access point.” Instead, we drove 15 min to Carlsbad beach for that. We did have fun playing with the grandchildren in the sand at the “beach club” property. From the pictures, we thought this was basically across the street from the property, but was about a block down the street. The house provided a very nice gathering/eating place as well as nice privacy and peace in the individual suites. We also had great fun playing pickle ball on the paddle court. Overall, it was delightful. We just had to adjust to the beach issues. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful views in darling neighborhood
We were totally impressed with this lovely home in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. The place was spotless, abundantly equipped with every amenity--kitchen, linen, beach gear, etc. The setup of the bedrooms offered even more privacy than we expected. Great for a multi-generation family. Walking distance to well-maintained tennis courts, and beach volleyball court, ping-pong table in garage and bikes all added to our activity level. The only drawback was the private beach was not one you could set up chairs and walk into the water. We drove to Carlsbad State Beach for that setup. However, if you simply want to set up a spot and look out on the ocean and listen to the surf, the private beach is fine. And speaking of looking out on water, the backyard with mature trees and expansive green grass going clear to the edge of the lagoon offered many hours of relaxation for the less athletic of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Malo Paradise
we love our stays at this amazing home, and working with the owner is a breeze. We look forward to this trip every year, and the house and its location never disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Spot
Amazing house and location. Incredible private community.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way!!
Our family of 8 had the nicest stay in St. Malo. This property is fantastic! We especially loved the beautifully landscaped yard backing the lagoon, the private areas for each bedroom, the well appointed kitchen, and the quaint beach cottage feel. The gated community and private beach are enchanting, and everyone was so friendly. We loved riding to the beach and around the village on the bicycles, playing ping pong, and use of the beach items. Everything you could need or want is here. We were worried about not having air conditioning but the cool ocean breeze was perfect. This is our new favorite ocean vacation destination, second only to Hawaii. If you have small children who need to be supervised, this may not be the place for you. The separated private quarters for all 4 bedrooms was perfect for older children and teens, but could be an issue for children under 12. It was perfect for our family. You also must be able to climb stairs to enter the main living area, which was also not a problem for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PATTI M., Norwalk, CA.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Sleepover
We love St Malo Beach! A hidden gem. We look forward to our next adventure at St Milo 65. A most perfect place for family fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie P., Pacific Palisades, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
We had a wonderful stay with two other couples. St Malo is a very special place and we loved being there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home for a family vacation!
This lovely home in the unique and charming St Malo Beach gated community is very special. It is the owners vacation home of many years and is cozy and well equipped with everything you need. It has 2 bedrooms on the first level and 2 on the second level. Nice deck, patio and yard for the children to play. We watched the sunset every night at the small beach club nearby. Owner helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Anniversary Family gathering
Very unique community and home. Like being back in France or Germany. Very comfortable and well equipped. NOT appropriate for those with difficulty climbing stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette O., Hacienda Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Surprise!
This place is an experience! Stocked kitchen for cooking and dining. Comfortable bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and cozy living room. Just loved it!! Hope to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Quiet Paradise for our family
I don't know how I have I NOT heard of St Malo before our VRBO stay?! Cute old world architecture, the house amenities were great, ample bikes to use and a beautiful private beach area. Kids had a blast with the sand volleyball, the pingpong table, and the backyard lawn. We had 3 generations of our family stay here. Sadly, we discovered the beautiful sunset only on our last night there. Cobe was super responsive to all our questions and needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal St Malo 65
Our family enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time. The location is amazing and quiet. The home is lovely and cozy. The patio and backyard view of the lagoon is breathtaking and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

RANDY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Malo Stay
Such a beautiful area and a nice house to stay in. Quiet and private and so easy to get to the beach. The owner is always responsive and friendly. We keep coming back again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

woody t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saint Malo is the closest thing to a New England private beach community on the West Coast
The whole experience was seamless from communications with Cobe before and during our stay to exceeding our expectations as a place to come for quiet and fun. There is nothing like Saint Malo on the California Coast that has access to a beach, private tennis courts and stunning homes. We did t just have a great get away we felt like we had an experience.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Beach Privacy
Tucked in - hidden gem. We will be back soon. Great neighbors, great area, great weather, great food. Private beach, volleyball courts, tennis courts and so on. Very dreamy place! Thanks Cobe!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

shelly c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SO MUCH ROOM!!!
St Malo is such a special place and this home offered so much space both indoors and out. Although the kitchen isn't big, the main room connected to it is. Big table for meals & games, lots of sitting areas, wood burning fireplace and balcony to enjoy the sunsets. We also loved the backyard, which was huge! Great for outdoor games, ping pong & enjoying the lagoon view. We had 8 of us staying so the 4 bedrooms were perfect -- everyone had plenty of privacy & comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cobe Haskell

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A life-long Southern California resident originally from Pasadena with a beautiful wife, 3 boys - I mean young men! - and a dog named Nikki...

Why they chose this property

Parents bought the property way back in 1957 and built their dream beach "cottage" in 1973. The family rented for a few weeks every summer growing up until we actually had a beach home of our own to share. Certain to provide memories for a lifetime - a location and serene coastal environment you will never forget.

What makes this property unique

Unique gated beach community of French provincial architecture and gardens founded in 1929 - nothing quite like it in on the entire west coast.

Languages:

English
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