Light and bright beach retreat

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Newly remodeled living room with a high quality slipcovered sofa sleeper.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad State Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Tamarack Beach
‪6 min walk‬
LEGOLAND® California
‪9 min drive‬
Oceanside, CA (OCN)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Be one of many who have stayed in this light and bright condo in the heart of Carlsbad Village. (Carlsbad STVR#1242819) Total remodel is finished creating a light, bright, open space. The theme of light and bright is realized with mainly creamy whites and aquamarine blues to lend a feeling of calm.... complimented with splashes of bright, happy colors that exude FUN! This unit is a desirable END unit. No one is above, below, or on one side!!

Walk out the door and you are within 1 block of one of California's most desired beaches- a six mile stretch of white sand with a well designed boardwalk for walking or running. Explore the unique boutiques, restaurants and entertainment just steps away in Carlsbad Village. Outdoor concerts, unique shopping, fabulous restaurants, street fairs, and even a marathon are a sampling of the varied activities to enjoy.

The condo feels fresh and clean with new everything! We have tile floors in the main living area/bathroom, and warmer wood floors in the bedroom. Sink into the new king size bed with high quality mattress and linens to feel totally cozy and comfortable. There is also a high quality, slipcovered queen sofa sleeper in the living room.

Accommodations include:
*Flat screen HD television
*Wi-Fi/Internet
*DVD/CD Player
*Tastefully designed kitchen with fun utensils and serving ware
*Beach supplies: boogie boards, tote, small cooler, blanket, umbrella, toys, and towels.

This unit is a unique find in a very unique vacation spot. We have created a space that is perfect for whatever type of vacation you want: quiet and relaxing or active and adventurous! Be one of the first to stay!

Property manager

Timothy

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Remodeled to allow for an open floor plan concept

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Washer
Dryer
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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

Small children ok ;-)

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number BLRE1242819

We should mention

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

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad Village, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this condo is near theme parks. 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 Frontwave Arena or Iron Sights Shooting Range. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Tamarack Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Carlsbad Lagoon - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Carlsbad Village Station - 8 min walk
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬5 min walk
‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬7 min walk
‪Board And Brew Carlsba - ‬2 min walk
‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
‪Señor Grubby's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and bright beach retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light and bright beach retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and bright beach retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light and bright beach retreat located?

Located in Carlsbad Village, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information and Carlsbad State Beach. Witch Creek Winery and Tamarack Beach are also within 10 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MARK B.

19 Sept 2024

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

Great property

Wonderful stay, very helpful owner.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sammy B.

6 Jan 2025

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

Lacrosse

It was a nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

8 Dec 2024

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

Best Location with Comfort and Style

I very much enjoyed time to myself after a week with family at Thanksgiving. Walking to both the Village or the beach was only steps away and no car needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmy G.

9 Nov 2024

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

Perfect Paradise Location

Wonderfully located near the water, restaurants and shopping. Really appreciate having coffee there after a day of travels. Thank you and we will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

18 Jan 2025

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

Nice Place

The location is superb - a short walk to the beach yet equally close to Carlsbad’s downtown, which is quaint with multiple choices of restaurants. They clearly enjoyed decorating their “apartment” with a seaside mermaid theme. The heat pumps operation was confusing, but got them to work. Overall, a very nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

16 Apr 2024

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

Great location

Clean and well located right in the heart of the village, close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

21 Nov 2024

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

Cozy

Thoughtful hosts anticipated everything we needed. Super clean and welcoming. Close to village explores and beach walks. Took the nearby coastliner train to old town San Diego for the day.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

6 Aug 2024

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

Nice beach apartment

If you want a good location for access to beach, bars and restaurants, this is a perfect place. The supply of beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and boogie boards was a nice feature! However, be prepared for train whistles. Would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

12 Mar 2023

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

12 days in paradise!

We enjoyed our stay immensely! Close to everything in the village.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanetta S.

26 Nov 2023

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

Perfect holiday at Bella Sirena.

Another great stay in Carlsbad Village. The condo was a welcome quiet retreat for us as we visited nearby family. Beach walks were the highlights.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

21 Apr 2024

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

Great Place in a Great Town

Very happy with the stay. Close to beach, close to village restaurants. Well stocked with beach chairs, beach towels, etc. Wish it was not so close to the train tracks as the Coaster starts early in the morning, but obviously not something the owner controls.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

6 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Condo

We enjoyed our second year in this well appointed unit. Great location!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer M., Tumwater

28 Jan 2024

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

Great condo

The condo is in a great location, owner is very responsive, the kitchen has everything you need and the place is well maintained and clean. An awesome condo, we will be back next year. We stayed 2 weeks.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Maureen B.

13 Feb 2025

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

Good Place But…

The condo was good. It was clean. TV did not work! Remote was not good. Was told a new one was on the way didn’t happen. It was cold and rainy so tv was important. Overall Gage House is looking run down. Several steps were in need of repair. Laundry facilities have gone down. This wasn’t owner’s issue but HOA IS DEFINITELY LACKING.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 June 2021

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

Great Location

We had an excellent experience with the property owner. The property is very clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a quick beach getaway. Walking distance to all shops, restaurants, and the beach. Will definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

17 Mar 2024

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

In the Village!

Perfect place to stay! Close to everything in the village. We walked everywhere. We’ll be back! Thank you Timothy.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peggy r.

4 Oct 2021

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

Perfect

VERY clean, love all the beach decor, very well equipped and great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

17 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic Condo

The condo was very clean with all the necessary appliances. It was in a top floor private location. Stores and restaurants and the beach were just a short walk away. Onsite parking was provided. Great owner. Hope to stay in this condo in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., Phoenix, United States

8 June 2023

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

Carlsbad Trip

This is our second stay at this condo and we loved it just as much as the first time. The condo is so cute, has everything you need, has the perfect location within walking distance of the village and great restaurants, and the beach. You couldn’t ask for more!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK B.

27 Sept 2023

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

Carlsbad

perfect

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P., York, PA USA

15 Mar 2023

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

Great location!

Wonderful place, but it would be helpful if the information mentioned that the apartment is upstairs. Might be difficult for some people…

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

6 June 2023

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

Summer Vacation

This is our second year here and it is a gem! The location is convenient, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the place is stocked with everything you need. When we arrive, we feel like it is home. Thank you for creating a space to make lasting memories!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

12 Apr 2023

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

Exactly

The property was amazing and exactly what was described Everything was exceptional and clean. Will be seeing more of this property in our future visits to see family.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

5 Apr 2024

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

Great Place to Stay with Two Cons

The location is great. The condo was clean and well stocked. Timothy was great to work with. Our only cons were the train runs all night. By the 4th day, we kind of got used to it. The other con was the bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Other than that, great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

4 Dec 2023

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

Light & Bright Between the Holidays

We like to make a getaway between Thanksgiving & Christmas. This year we stayed in Carlsbad at the Light & Bright property for the first time. We loved it. Great location, easy walking distance to all amenities, the beach, and easy access to the Coaster train if you'd like a trip into San Diego (e.g. step off at Old Town). Very nice condo with all that you need, including a parking space.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Timothy

We are a family of 6, living in Oregon. Timothy grew up surfing in San Diego and has dreamed of someday returning to the sun, the beach and to his family. This condo is our first step toward that dream! Although the condo is not large enough for the 6 of us, we have a plan so that we can all enjoy a little time in our paradise!

Why they chose this property

After driving the coastline looking for the ideal spot, we drove into Carlsbad Village, looked at the condo and we just knew it was right!. It has the same small, quaint, safe feel of the community of our Oregon beach house.....unique and artsy, fun blend of old and new, casual, friendly.....with one distinguishing factor: SUN!

What makes this property unique

This place is in the heart of the best beach community in San Diego County. This condo is in a small complex and feels like a home, rather than a large corporate condo complex. The Village has numerous restaurants, boutique shops, amazing beaches, super friendly people and is centrally located to many activities North and South. There is a certain vibe here that can only be experienced. Come check it out.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property