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Ocean view, beach close escape to nature.

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This is all your space alone and what greets as you come back from a walk.
Sitting area around the stone fireplace.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • South Ponto Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean view, beach close escape to nature.

Private retreat with ocean-view deck and only two easy blocks to beach access. The retreat is private, designated portion of a home with its own exclusive entrances. The rest of the home is occupied by the host couple who have no pets. There is one space on the driveway for parking and an extra space on the driveway if needed.
(Please see our video on YouTube for My Beach Stay.) Encinitas Short Term Rental Permit #RNTL-007098-2016. Please see our video on YouTube https://youtu.be/OZ8NCeRmRUg.)

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Encinitas Short Term Rental Permit #RNTL-007098-2016.

Located in charming Leucadia (a section of Encinitas, California), this very private vacation rental consists of a living room with comfortable queen-sized sofa sleeper and a closet, a nicely appointed bedroom and a beautiful bathroom, plus outdoor living areas and an OUTDOOR kitchen that have features our guests love.

From the living room, there are French doors that open to the only kitchen, which is OUTDOORS. There is also a door to a hallway that separates the living room, the bedroom and the bathroom, so both areas have complete privacy. The bedroom has French doors that open to the outdoor kitchen, too, so both the kitchen and living room with sofa bed can be separately accessed to and from the outdoor living and kitchen areas.

The outdoor kitchen is mostly "covered." This kitchen is well-equipped for almost any kind of cooking method: frying, baking, broiling, grilling, microwaving, crock-potting or doing things stovetop.

The outdoor, flagstone living area is bordered by flowers and artificial grass, frequented by hummingbirds and has an outdoor fireplace with hearth.

Your spaces are part of a residence and have a separate entrance. There are no stairs, except for the ones to your ocean-view deck. It is private and apart from the owners' quarters.

Enjoy warming around, lounging and dining by the fireplace with a outdoor wicker sectional and cushions. Or go up to your ocean-view deck and enjoy the sunset, work at the table or read a book. The kitchen counter area is all under cover, as is the granite breakfast bar that runs parallel to it. Dice at the counter, pour something from the refrigerator, scoop something from the freezer and serve at the bar. (Also next to the kitchen, there is a warm water rinse-off shower for after the beach!)

PETS ARE ALLOWED BUT MUST BE WELL-BEHAVED. If they have separation anxiety which results in howling, barking, chewing, wetting, etc., they cannot be left alone for more than one half hour. Thank you!

This quiet street has easy freeway access, walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants and shops. Several beach outlets available and within walking distance. This is a perfect place to begin and end a day if you venture out to do and see all that the San Diego area has to offer. There is Coaster train access to Solana Beach, Old Town and downtown San Diego is only 2 miles away in downtown Old Encinitas.

Your like-new kitchen (mostly under cover) includes:

* Top-of-the-line gas grill with easy start
* Gas stove burner with easy start
* Keurig single-cup coffeemaker for K-cup or your own coffee
* Regular coffeemaker
* Electric teakettle
* MIcrowave
* Toaster oven
* Blender
* Like-New Crockpot
* Whole house water filter system
* Newer Under Counter Refrigerator
* New Good Size Counter Freezer
* Pans/dishes/utensils, etc.
* Storage shelves and cabinets
* Drapes that can be pulled during more inclement weather
* Small heater for the kitchen if needed
* Outdoor shower

Fully-fenced outdoor living area:
* Flagstone
* Large group of furniture
* Gas log fireplace with stone hearth
* Umbrella with lights
* Granite counter bar with four stools (mostly under cover)
* Garden of artificial grass, flowers, hummingbird feeder, birdbath
* Upstairs deck with table and chairs and nice ocean view

Amenities include:
* Two Smart TV's, Firestick
* High Speed Wireless internet (Free Wifi 6) supporting an abundance of devices
* You Tube TV service
* Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming
* Work table in bedroom
* Sitting area in bedroom*
* Remodeled bathroom with tub/shower combination and drawers for storage
* The bedroom has Queen-sized bed with a gel mattress cover and lovely bedding. There is storage space beneath the bed. There is one upholstered chair and a small sofa, high-top dresser and large closet for storage.
* The living room can also be used as a bedroom with a top-of-the-line Pottery Barn Queen-sized sofa/sleeper selected for a highest quality mattress and very comfortable cushions when used as a sofa. Bedding is included. The living room also includes an easy chair and ottomans along with one other upholstered chair PLUS a dining table for four people. There is lots of storage space beneath the television cabinet and a closet.

* Beach towels for two to four
* Bath towels for two to four
* Fan and space heater (There is also central heat.)
* No separate laundry, but for $75 a month per two people extra paid on site you can use the owner's laundry and detergent in the garage.
* Monthly rental includes professional cleaning at about two week intervals.

Also included:
* Two beach chairs
* Boogie boards on request
* Beach umbrella on request
* Sand toys on request

Property manager

Sheryl and Bob Chase
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please tell us about your pet prior.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat the property as if it were your own. Quiet gatherings with guests are permitted on a limited basis with respect for the neighbors.
If a Reservation is shortened (i.e. going from 28 days to less; a weekly stay to less), it might affect the daily rate owed, requiring higher payment.

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
Property Registration Number RNTL-007098-2016

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Leucadia, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Del Mar Racetrack or San Diego Polo Fields. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Leucadia State Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • South Ponto Beach - 14 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 8 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican and Seafood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Necessity Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pannikin Coffee & Tea - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Captain Keno's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view, beach close escape to nature. 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 Ocean view, beach close escape to nature.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view, beach close escape to nature.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view, beach close escape to nature. located?

Located in Leucadia, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Leucadia State Beach, Beacon Beach and Grandview Surf Beach. South Ponto Beach and Moonlight State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great location!
We were very impressed with this lovely property! Close proximity to the beach and to downtown Leucadia. Many shops, delicious restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries. The hosts, Sheryl and Bob, were communicative and friendly. When in the area again, I will definitely put this at the top of my list of places to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
An amaznig location!! perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

colette r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
This was a relaxing, comfortable property in an excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
I had a great stay here this summer. The hosts are lovely and thoughtful, the place is comfy and low-maintenance, and the location is fabulous: one block from the beach, and one block from the main drag with great restaurants and shops. If you’re looking for a beach getaway, you couldn’t do better….
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encinitas
Sheryl was great, she communicated quickly and even gave us some great recommendations for places to eat and go. The location was awesome and they had body boards and items to use at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S., Centreville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March with the Smith’s
Bob and Sheryl are fabulous hosts! Beautiful outdoor space. Everything on the inside was comfortable, clean and cozy. We were worried about the outdoor kitchen space, however it was just fine. Well stocked and fun. Added a bit of adventure to the trip. We had our grandkids visit over the visit and having the outdoor space was very welcome. Location is perfect. We love walking on Neptune, quick walk to Peachy’s and Leucadia donuts! Of course also easy walk to all the 101 restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away
Very special place. Beautiful back yard with fireplace. Owners are very accommodating. This is our 2nd stay and will be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen t., Carmel Valley, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
We were looking for a home away from home and we found it! Friendly private and lovely backyard
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY G., Atlantic city

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location !
I'm was very impressed with this property! It was well thought out and put together nicely. The people renting it were a lovely couple and very accommodating.
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to unwind and enjoy ocean breeze.
Our stay was such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Sheryl and Bob have created an extremely welcoming space with a secluded patio surrounded by all types of florals and in walking distance to the ocean, restaurants, shops, bars, ect. We felt rested and rejuvenated following our stay and hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
👌
Sheryl is a wonderful host and the property is in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor space
Loved our stay. Great location. one block from ocean. Apartment was clean and cozy. Outdoor space exceptional. Loved the gas fireplace and outdoor furniture. Outdoor kitchen worked well. Had everything we needed. Table and chairs inside was helpful on chilly mornings. Best of all Sheryl and Bob were wonderful hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon & tim k., Austin USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
We loved our 5 week stay at this little place perfectly located between Beacons and Grandview beaches. It's a great neighborhood with restaurants, surf shops, a USPS post office, and small grocery market all within a few blocks. Walking our dogs to Beacons to watch the sunset became one of our favorite evening activities. Bob and Sheryl are great. Sheryl greeted us upon arrival and gave us a quick tour. They are both very conscientious about giving their guests privacy. We hardly saw them unless we needed something and then they were immediately available. The apartment is small but the space is efficient. There was plenty of storage space for our things (2 large closets and lots of empty drawers). I appreciated that the bathroom was roomy with a nice shower/tub combo and lots of counter space. The outdoor space is big enough to have friends over and was our favorite place to hang out with our pets. The outdoor kitchen had everything we needed to make our meals. It was a treat to have access to the extra upstairs balcony with a dining table for 4 and a fantastic view of the sunsets. A friend came to stay with us for a weekend and said that the pull out sofa was very comfortable. If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay with great access to two surf beaches we highly recommend Bob and Sheryl's place.
Stayed 35 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leucadia Beach Retreat
Great place and location. Just a short walk from the beach. Easy to get around Leucadia and Encinitas. Very neat and tidy place, the outdoor living area was just what we (and our dog!) needed. Sheryl and Bob were very welcoming and nice! Thank you for letting us stay at your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful hosts!
Sheryl and Bob were wonderful hosts. They are warm, kind and super helpful while being extremely respectful of our privacy. The unit is in an amazing location - walking distance to Beacon's and Grandview beaches which are great surfing spots. It's also biking distance to Moonlight and Ponto Beaches which are a bit more roomy for family fun in the sand. There are tons of great cafes and restaurants within walking distance and a small super market that's practically next door, selling local produce and essentials. The place has a nice and quiet bedroom; living room with a comfy pull out couch. There's an outdoor kitchen with access to an ocean view deck. It's a great a great place to socialize while preparing meals outside in perfect summer weather, with a myriad humming birds and butterflies visiting the garden. The kitchen's well stocked w/ everything you could need on vacation. We stayed for 6 weeks w/ 2 elementary school age kids. It is a bit small, but manageable, for such an extended stay w/ a family (our kids definitely started missing their room and yard towards the end). However, I would highly recommend it for a shorter family stay or a stay of any length for a couple or a single person.
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The walk to the beach was perfect. We loved that you could walk to the neighborhood market, a coffee shop, taco or pizza place in addition to other shops. Immense gratitude to Sheryl & Bob for graciously accommodating our needs and requests. I do hope to plan to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeneyl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Backyard Oasis
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Leucadia. The location is perfect. A short walk to Just Peachy, our favorite produce market, short walk to the ocean, restaurants and shops. The patio had everything you needed to enjoy the sun during the day and a gas fireplace to warm you up in the evening. My husband and I love being outside so having an outdoor kitchen was right up our alley. The hosts are warm and welcoming. They were very accommodating when our dates changed and made it work for us. I would give them a 5+ rating if I could.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described!
Sheryl and Bob were incredible hosts. We stayed at their beach house with our two young children and our dog for more than a month while we waited to move in to our new home. The location can't be beat as it's just blocks away from two beach accesses. We will miss our evening hang-outs on the patio and sunset strolls to the beach. Thank you Sheryl and Bob!
Stayed 44 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

MARGARET MARY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our February Stay
It was a bit chilly in the morning , and we did not use the outdoor kitchen very much , but owners were very responsive and did emery thing they could to make our stay pleasant .
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, space and location.
We used this property to work, visit relatives, and enjoy nice ocean view walks. Sheryl is very communicative and responsive. Restaurants and groceries are walkable too. We will consider this location for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The inside was super cozy and quiet really liked it, the bed in the living is being upgraded which will make it that much better. The outdoor kitchen we liked but it was a little chilly for that time of year. A light around the grill would be nice for cooking in the dark. The hosts were great very friendly
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Quirky (in a good way)
This unit is clean and very well equipped. Four of us (plus a puppy) we’re very comfortable. Even in a rare San Diego rain event the outdoor kitchen met all our needs. The deck at the top of the stairs provides a nice ocean view and the on-premise landlords were pleasant and accommodating. We recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zaneta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Thanksgiving
The place came with bonus great sunny weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Perfect
Couldn’t have asked for a better place. Sheryl was a gracious and thoughtful host. The place and garden was serene. The location was perfect for walking, dining and beach going. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 44 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., palm desert, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous two month vacation break from Palm Desert
This is the first time I’ve ever stayed anywhere for two months and it is by far the best location I’ve seen in the area. Just a block from all the restaurants on Highway 101 and less than a block from the road that runs along the bluff to the ocean. Lots of places to walk and super convenient to everything else you need. The outdoor space was amazing and my dogs and I were out there at least 70% of the time. I’ve never seen them so happy, because we don’t have a yard like this in the desert. Bed was comfortable and the outdoor kitchen was fine for everything I needed. Loved having Hulu and Netflix, so I could binge on everything I missed. Bob and Cheryl live on site, which was fabulous. Super nice and very responsive, yet you will never know they’re there. I will definitely be back when I decided to stay at this part of the coast again.
Stayed 57 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl and Bob Chase

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Sheryl is a Real Estate Broker in the North Coastal area of San Diego County and Bob is mostly retired after many years in the corporate high-tech world and most recently as a Realtor. Bob and Sheryl have lived west of the 101 since 1990 and also now rent out a portion of their home that has a separate entrance for guests. They always enjoy meeting their guests and especially appreciate to hear from them on how much they're enjoying My Beach Stay and the neighborhood's lifestyle. "Our rental has so much to offer and it's nice to see our guests use it to its full advantage."

Why they chose this property

"People that stay here love the outdoor/indoor living in the Old California feel of Leucadia. Our yard, the birds and flowers, are a peaceful way to wake up and to unwind after a day out and about. The newer kitchen has just about everything! Not to mention, romantic dimmable lighting and a beautiful granite breakfast bar. And the stone fireplace outdoors is very cozy when lit with comfortable seating surrounding it. The bathroom is updated and roomy. All in all, it's very different from most beach rentals. Clean and inviting.

Starting in 2005, we offered just a bedroom and bathroom with no kitchen and, and not through VRBO. In 2010, we added the covered outdoor kitchen so our guests could spend more time here and we upgraded the bathroom. No matter what time of year, My Beach Stay gets used by couples, singles and families for even longer stays. In about 2017, we added a living room a daybed to the rental. In 2019, we upgraded the floors to luxury plank vinyl; in 2020 we purchased new outdoor furniture for the sitting area in front of the fireplace outdoors. In December of 2021, we invested into a whole-house water filter system, which means every faucet in the home offers filtered water. In February of 2022, we added a new Pottery Barn, very comfortable, high-end sofa bed in the living room. Little by little, we've tried to make this vacation rental more luxurious, but also easy for our guests.

VRBO has granted us the designation of Premier Hosts because of our multiple excellent reviews and our response time. We communicate well and are there for our guests when they need us, while at the same time give them perfect privacy."

What makes this property unique

The opportunity to be at one with nature in the backyard. The kitchen is outdoors. A second living area is outdoors. A yard with artificial grass. Good storage. Privacy. We owners are usually on-site, but give our guests complete privacy. Please read our reviews for why people love My Beach Stay.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests