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SURF & SUN @ CARDIFF BY THE SEA

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COZY CARDIFF RETREAT
FRONT ENTRANCE

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6138 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SURF & SUN @ CARDIFF BY THE SEA

Escape to the charming coastal town of Cardiff-by-the-Sea and experience the perfect vacation at our 3-bedroom vacation home. Nestled just a 4-minute drive from the serene Moonlight State Beach and a 16-minute drive from the exciting LEGOLAND® California, this property offers the ultimate getaway for families and friends.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to whip up delicious meals. Gather around the dining table or enjoy your culinary creations on the balcony, taking in the breathtaking ocean views.

Unwind in the cozy living room, where a fireplace and smart TV with satellite/cable channels provide endless entertainment options. Catch up on laundry with the in-unit washer and dryer, and enjoy the convenience of having all the essential amenities, including two bathrooms, towels, and basic toiletries.

Venture out and explore the nearby attractions, such as the renowned Del Mar Racetrack, just a 6-minute drive away. When you return, relax on the beach loungers, play in the outdoor play area, or simply soak up the sun on the balcony. With free Wi-Fi, a desk and chair for remote work, and a selection of games, this vacation home caters to all your needs, ensuring a truly memorable stay.

Property manager

GEORGE
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair & booster seat available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet Fee $100 per dog Per Stay
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RNTL-000196-2014

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 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 Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California 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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Cardiff by the Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cardiff State Beach - 9 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SURF & SUN @ CARDIFF BY THE SEA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at SURF & SUN @ CARDIFF BY THE SEA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SURF & SUN @ CARDIFF BY THE SEA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SURF & SUN @ CARDIFF BY THE SEA located?

This family-friendly Cardiff-by-the-Sea holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Encinitas Community Park and Eli Howard Surf School. Cardiff State Beach and San Elijo State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Home for a North San Diego Getaway!
This home gets high marks for good reason. Great floorplan, backyard, and amenities. The owner is attentive and great to work with. This is our go to place for San Diego visits!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardiff house
We enjoyed staying at the house with our dogs, nice private backyard with a beautiful view of the ocean and sunsets.Great to communicate with George, we will definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family stay
Well maintained property with great indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Very convenient location. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house for 6 people and great owner!
Stayed here with my parents and family of 4 for my nephew's high school graduation and it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Kennett Square PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
This place has it all! Great location, well appointed, and fabulous sunset views!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
The property was clean and comfortable with a great outdoor space
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Great place We enjoyed our stay House equipped with all small details Great ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our family vacation!
Clean house with all the conveniences of home. Our family of four plus dog really enjoyed our stay. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly an amazing retreat!
I booked this rental for friends visiting from all over California, it truly was a retreat! They enjoyed the outside space, deck and huuuuge kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in Cardiff
The house was perfect for our stop in San Diego on our road trip. My husband and I stayed for 5 days and also worked a few days from home, even spent a few of those outside on the patio! The house had everything we needed to make all our meals and was the perfect layout for hanging out and relaxing. We can’t wait to return again, hopefully when skies are clear and we can catch the sunset from the upstairs deck!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot central to the best of North SD county
We stayed here for a wedding and other events. The kitchen is complete, the amenities fantastic and the communication great through the property notebook and host. Comfortable beds and gorgeous viewing deck with ocean views. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay , beautiful home
Had everything we needed, was super clean and well appointed. The only issue we had was that the internet would drop at times, not sure this was in the owner's control so we didn't contact anyone about it. the house was gorgeous! Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Thumbs up
Great place, we would rent it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A., Brawley Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great and peaceful
Would stay again. Didn’t want to come home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised!
Very clean home, just as shown in the listing pictures. View deck very cool with great views of the Pacific Ocean and sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at the Cardiff house! The listing was exactly as described. The home was clean and well-equipped for all of our needs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very good location, close to ocean.
We loved the house! Great beds for sleeping, great outdoor space for an 8 year old to play, very good kitchen setup and space. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Spring grove , il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic !
We welcomed our son home from deployment and he wanted to relax this was a perfect house for it . Exactly as pictured - outside area Was great !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in Cardiff!
Great communication from the host, and an excellent location in a nice quiet neighborhood close to everything! Very clean with everything you need, for a comfortable stay with a great west-facing backyard and upper deck to enjoy the sunsets. We are two adults plus our two french bulldogs. Everyone was happy staying here. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in town.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
George was great to work with and very responsive. The house was clean, and the outside patio and rooftop deck were our favorite parts. Thanks for a great place to call home in the San Diego area for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardiff
Property was very clean. Owner kind to let us in the property a little early. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views of ocean! Well equipt kitchen
Our group of 4 felt like we won the lottery with this amazing home with distant views of the ocean from the kitchen window and an expansive view of the ocean from the rooftop patio. We loved the outdoor kitchen and bar for hanging out and remote work. Sunsets on the rooftop were spectacular. We are serious home cooks and the kitchen had literally everything we could possibly need cookware and tool wise. Cardiff was a great spot away from the crowds and traffic of LaJolla with quick access to beautiful Solana Beach and charming seaside destinations from Del Mar to Encinitas. We will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardiff By the Sea Visit
The home was very well kept and all items for a four day stay were in place. True ocean view from top-deck and nice back yard. This was one of the best homes we've chosen over the years. Hope to come back. The owner communicated well. Thanks George! Matthew S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kirstin P., Woodland Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
This house is perfect for a family of 6. Plenty of room, nice kitchen, great yard! The neighborhood is quiet and centrally located and easy to find. We parked 2 cars no problem! George, the owner, was super easy to connect with. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great property
We had a lovely time at this property. The backyard is great with plenty of seating. The house was very clean and had a fully stocked kitchen. The beds were so comfortable. We all slept really well. I was very happy with the location being so close to the Seaside Market and downtown Encinitas. Plenty of parking. Nice neighborhood good for walking. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by GEORGE

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Why they chose this property

Quiet residential neighborhood.
Close to beach and major shopping.
Easy freeway accessible.

What makes this property unique

Ocen views from Torrey Pines to Oceanside.
Fabulos outside Wet Bar Entertainment Center.

Languages:

English

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