Coastal Retreat: The beach is only 2 streets away & 3 to the Village.

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Private patio; outdoor dining and seating under the palapa also with a fire pit.

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2 bedroomsSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad State Beach

4 min walk

Tamarack Beach

5 min walk

Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information

7 min walk

Oceanside, CA (OCN)

12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Cottage is fully renovated.
Sleeps 4 (2 adults, 2 kids).
Offers a full kitchen; oven, dishwasher, fridge and utensils, with a breakfast bar. A comfortable Living room offers seating & leads out to the relaxing patio area.

The outdoor patio offers Casual Seating around a fire pit and a separate Dining Table, Barbecue grill, Sun beds and plenty of room for relaxing.

Spacious Bathroom with walk-in shower.
It has Air Conditioning/Heat.
The main bedroom offers a Queen-size bed and wardrobe.
A separate small bedroom has Bunk beds for 2 kids.
Detached laundry room; complete with washer, dryer, iron & board.
Also provides: Beach chairs & umbrella, beach towels.
Outdoor shower to rinse off golden sand.
**We do not allow Pets indoor or outdoor**
**We are a Non-Smoking facility (indoor and outdoor)**

This fantastic location, 1 block from the beach and 3 from the heart of Carlsbad Village.
The Village offers: restaurants, live music, cafes and shops.
The beaches of Carlsbad were recognized in the top 25 of Best beaches in the U.S. Are you ready for a relaxing vacation, explore Carlsbad and all it has to offer.
See actual photos from the beautiful beaches of Carlsbad.

We are 10 minutes from Lego-land.
4 Blocks to the Coaster (train) which will take you to downtown San Diego, or North to San Clemente.

Please see the Calendar for available dates.
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults and 2 kids
When inquiring or booking direct, please tell us a little about yourself and your party and upcoming trip.

Carlsbad Business License #
BL/STVR Permit # BLRE013675-05-2023

Property manager

Julie Davies

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number BLRE013675-05-2023

We should mention

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

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and GIA Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

Carlsbad State Beach - 4 min walk
Tamarack Beach - 5 min walk
Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 6 min drive
Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 6 min drive
LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive

Getting around

Carlsbad Village Station - 10 min walk
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬7 min walk
‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬9 min walk
‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Board And Brew Carlsba - ‬3 min walk
‪Señor Grubby's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat: The beach is only 2 streets away & 3 to the Village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat: The beach is only 2 streets away & 3 to the Village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat: The beach is only 2 streets away & 3 to the Village.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat: The beach is only 2 streets away & 3 to the Village. located?

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

6 Sept 2024

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

Great stay

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

28 Sept 2022

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

Cozy Cottage in Great Location

This property is small but fully equipped. We had everything we needed to enjoy a long weekend escaping from reality. The outdoor space is wonderful. Always some shade and plenty of comfortable furniture to relax on. Easy walking distance to the beach and Carlsbad Village.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dea M.

13 Sept 2022

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

Great getaway

Love this place, perfect location, private and cozy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

7 Sept 2022

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

Great cozy place to stay

Julie was great to communicate with and checking in and out was super easy. The house was clean and well stocked. Lots of beach towels, toys and even a wagon to take to the beach which was so helpful. Nice large patio to enjoy as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford F.

7 Sept 2022

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

Great place for a beach vacation

The property had all that I needed. The owners even helped me with getting an extra tank of propane for a cookout. It was a great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

16 Aug 2022

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

We Keep Coming Back!

The property is excellent and the owners are so easy to work with and great people. The location to the beach, restaurants, and shopping is perfect. We have stayed here multiple times and will continue to do so.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

21 June 2022

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

Our Favorite Spot

This is our 3rd time staying here and it’s our family’s favorite spot each summer. Location is great and so very convenient for everything. Host makes the stay so easy and has all the beach supplies there which makes our car ride easier to not have to bring all of the extras! Always so nice and easy to work with. We will be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Criado H.

19 June 2022

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

Cozy & Convenient

My family and I (includes twin toddlers) had a fabulous time here! The owners were so friendly and proactive about ensuring we enjoyed our stay. The various amenities including the beach gear and outdoor shower made our beach days stress free and very enjoyable. Strongly recommend you book this cozy cottage!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

21 May 2022

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

Great location and outdoor space, small for a family

Location is great- close to beach and restaurants. Outdoor space is awesome! Had beach toys and chairs, beach towels. I would recommend this property for 2 people. We stayed with our two kids and it was pretty tight. The bunk area is separated from the kitchen by just a curtain so keeping the noise down for nap time was a challenge. The main bedroom has a door but also an open pass through window to the kitchen (with curtain) so again you can hear everything. We brought two rather large suitcases and neither would fit lying down in the bedroom- had to keep them in the living room. I would definitely stay here again if It were just my husband and I.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

1 May 2022

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

Cozy Cottage was Great

Super nice place, within walking distance of tons of shops, food, and beach. Close to the Coaster train if you want to go to Oceanside or San Diego. We will definitely be back. Thanks for making our 10th anniversary memorable!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

26 Apr 2022

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

Father + Son Surf Legoland Spring Break

The Cozy Cottage was so cool. Right in the center of the Carlsbad beach and village with huge hotels and resorts all around, you can still get an old school beach experience in Carlsbad here. My son and I loved the outdoor area for chilling in the sun, cornhole, morning coffee. Plenty of area for shade or sunbathing. The shack itself was as its name suggests, COZY. I had the queen room and my son (11) had the back bunk. Well designed bar/kitchen area for inside. Also we did movie nights on the couch and the TV had a surprisingly nice sound system. The real draw is the location! We easily loaded up each day and walked to the beach. A few times we would forget something on the beach and I just ran back to the cottage. Or you are right next to restaurants, 7-11, etc for quick bites or drinks. We discovered Carlsbad Village and walked to our favorite shaved ice shack along with my favorite cafe or burrito spots. We walked to surf lessons down the beach at Lifeguard stand 30 (we were at 37-38). Easy uber to Legoland one day as well. We loved the cottage and the beach so much we only went to Legoland one day......Win win for family bonding. My son and I now have an easy beach vacation spot to go back to....Oh yeah, Julie and her husband were awesome and they just want to see the beach shack get love, and we gave it and got it back from them. Very attentive if we needed anything, which wasn't much since the shack has everything you need. Lots of care and charm for a beach shack. We will be back...

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

24 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. Can’t wait to return! The owner was great to work with, very friendly and quick to respond. There is everything you need for the beach from towels to beach toys! Being able to do laundry while there was a blessing and an unexpected perk that was included. The fire pit and outside area was fantastic. We sat outside every morning and night and enjoyed the views. The walk to the beach was 5 minutes and so easy. The village is so close with great restaurants and shops. Carlsbad beaches are incredible. Our first night we saw whales breaching and most nights we saw dolphins swimming, especially at dusk. The beaches are never crowded. The week we were there was perfect. Can’t wait to go back and stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

25 Mar 2022

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

Great location!

Just a few blocks from the beach and the village restaurants etc. Great location! The house is small but works for a family with young kids. Nice outdoor space. Great host!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

25 Mar 2022

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

Cozy and perfect!

So easy, Julie and Ian were amazing, and the outdoor space made for the left relaxation spot. Easy beach access, SO quick to yummy food and shopping...a great getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy s.

22 Oct 2021

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

Amazing . Great location , great place !!

Everything you need . Jill is awesome , 3 blocks from beach , walkable to town ! Wonderful stay !!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charis K.

28 Sept 2021

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

Perfect for a family of four!

We had a wonderful experience at this home. It was perfect for our family of four, which included two small children. The owner’s communication and attention to detail made for a smooth stay. From providing necessities such as toiletries and laundry detergent to providing conveniences such as sand toys, an umbrella, and chairs for the beach we felt taken care of. The outdoor space is very nice as well! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dea M.

14 Sept 2021

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

Cozy cozy cozy!

My best friend and I spent 4 nights here to celebrate birthdays! Once we parked her car in the parking space that Julie and Ion so graciously saved for us , we hardly had to move it, we went into downtown San Diego one time, other than that, we walked everywhere we wanted to go, shopping, restaurants and the beach were so close there was no need to get back into the vehicle! A block and a half to the beach perfect stroll and of course Carlsbad has beautiful beaches! great restaurants, great shopping I just can’t say more about the location! The cottage was well equipped and outdoor Space us just lovely!!I would come here again and again I’ve recommended it to friends already!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana P.

6 Sept 2021

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

Perfect location

This was a return visit for us because it’s the best location for our family. Close walk to the beach and restaurants. All your beach day needs included: chairs, umbrella, games and sand toys!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

1 Sept 2021

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

Cozy cottage with a great outdoor space and location!

This rental has an awesome outdoor area with a table to eat, fire pit, shower and more! The inside has what you need for sleeping, getting ready and cooking. It is a smaller space inside, but with the great weather in Carlsbad you would rather have a larger outside space to enjoy! They had beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and toys to use, all nicely stored in the laundry area. You cannot beat the location, it is only a few minute walk to the beach where there is a ramp access point and then a few minute walk to downtown. There were some great eating areas just a few blocks away! The owners were very friendly, checking in by text to make sure we didn't need anything and were enjoying our stay. They also made sure I had the information needed for the gates on check in day and put out cones to reserve the street parking spot right in front of the house. Check out was simple and easy, with just putting linens in the laundry room and starting the dishwasher. Overall it was a great place for our stay, I would reserve this rental again and recommend it to family and friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linsey B.

22 Aug 2021

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

Incredible Location and Outstanding Accommodations!

My husband and I cannot rave enough about Julie and her husband and their Cozy Cottage. We had the best staycation with our one year old. They were flexible with our check in and out times and the communication was spot on. They even went as far as saving us a parking spot right in front of the private gated area! One of our favorite things about the Cozy Cottage is that it sits back just far enough for it to be super quiet and very private. The outside patio area was perfect for our one year old to get her wiggles out and eat our meals! It was also a lovely place for us to enjoy “date nights” around the fire when our baby went to bed for the night. We brought a laptop and watched a movie around the fire pit while enjoying beer from a local brewery! There is an outside shower which was nice for the fun, sandy beach days. There is a laundry hut with lots of chairs and towels as well. Regarding the location, it really can’t get any better than this. It was about a five minute walk to the beach and about 5-10 minute walk to Carlsbad Village where you’ll find coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Honestly the only time we used our car is when we needed to run to Target for diapers. Cozy Cottage really is the perfect location! Overall, we had such a lovely time and cannot wait to book our next stay here! Thank you to Julie and her husband for their hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesca T.

17 Aug 2021

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

DELIGHTFUL!

What a charming spot! The location cannot be beat- close to the beach and to Carlsbad Village. The unit itself was super clean and chock for of amenities, including fun stuff like beach chairs and boogie boards. Privacy was excellent: tucked behind the owners' home with its own entrance, this unit makes it feel like you have your own little beach home, complete with a lovely, spacious outdoor patio and an outdoor shower. Owners are super responsive and check in and out are hassle-free. Highly recommend this cozy cottage to anyone looking for a beach get-away in Carlsbad.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

9 July 2021

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

A wonderful getaway

This has become an annual favorite vacation spot for our family. A short walking distance from the beach and shopping/dining prevents the hassle of driving and finding parking. We love the convenience of the outdoor shower and laundry room, a total life saver for cleaning kids off after the beach! The owners are friendly and responsive, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed our experience everytime!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy C., Phoenix

29 June 2021

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

Great host - superb communication!

The host are super accommodating & excellent communication. They were able to get us in early & had a spot reserved for us. The cottage was just perfect for our family with teens. They have everything we needed for our stay PLUS. They have plenty of beach items, towels & even games. The neighborhood is great & easy to walk to the village or the beach. The host were so nice and welcoming. Definitely a 5 of 5 & would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared G.

21 June 2021

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

Adorable Cottage - excellent location!

We loved our stay in Julie and Ian's beach cottage. The layout was very efficient and had everything we needed for our vacation with our young kids. The cottage was clean, and we felt very safe and comfortable during our stay. The laundry hut was well stocked with beach gear, and we loved the location being just a short walk to the beach, village and train station. Thank you, and we hope to visit again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

1 May 2021

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

Very close to town and beach ....

Awesome location and great hosts !!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julie Davies

My husband and I are from England. We have lived in the US many years; raising our boys in Carlsbad's wonderful climate and outdoor lifestyle.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property for the location to the beach and the village. There are two stand alone cottages on the property we live in the front one and rent out the rear unit, which has own private entrance.