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Contemporary 3 bedroom 2 bath house just ONE block to the BEACH.

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Living Area. The red sofa is a pullout bed by Relax The Back.
View of deck and house looking north
Exterior
The west side of the house and stairs to the west deck.
The upper west deck off the master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Beacon Beach
    3 min walk
  • Moonlight State Beach
    13 min walk
  • Leucadia State Beach
    20 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Main (Second Floor) Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Contemporary 3 bedroom 2 bath house just ONE block to the BEACH.


Our home is unique: an abundance of windows brighten each room; solar panels power central air conditioning; recent upgrades provide a contemporary air; and its triangular floor plan makes for interesting architectural angles. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood of family homes west of Coast Hwy in Leucadia and within a two minute walk of Stone Steps Beach Access. Close by are the more public Moonlight Beach, complete with snack bar, bathrooms, and showers, and the well known Beacon's Beach for great surf. Grandview, Ponto, D Street, and Swami's Beaches are a short drive away.

The main (second floor) of our home is the gathering area for family and friends with kitchen, living room, dining area, and 2 decks. The living room features a glass and gas fireplace with custom cement hearth, inviting seating, and a flat screen TV. One sofa folds out to a remarkably comfortable queen bed. The kitchen has custom cabinets with birch burl veneers, quartz countertops, and new appliances. One deck has a new gas barbecue and the other deck, located at the point of the house's triangle, is for enjoying meals outside.

This floor also has a full bath, and two bedrooms, each furnished with a queen bed. One bedroom has a flatscreen TV and a desk with printer for your convenience. The bath has custom a granite countertop and a glass tiled tub/shower combination.

The upper floor opens to the master suite. The bedroom is furnished with a king sized bed with tempurpedic mattress, a flat screen TV, and features a patio on either side. The master bath has a soapstone countertop, a large shower with tile and beach rocks, and, again, custom cabinets.

The bottom floor houses the two car garage. You will also find beach toys, chairs, and an umbrella, and finally, the washer and dryer. The bottom floor also houses a studio with a separate entry. The owners use it for an overnight stay now and then; otherwise, it is empty.

Leucadia abounds in great coffee houses and restaurants. Closest and within easy walking distance is the well known Pannikin's for coffee, delicious baked treats, and breakfast and lunch items housed in the old Leucadia Train Station. Vigilucci's for fine dining is also within 3 blocks of our home. In fact, Leucadia is the perfect small, casual beach town with the added attractions of great new locations for dining, handmade ice cream, and baked goods to satisfy any need for a sugar fix. It's all so perfect, you may forget to visit great local attractions, including Legoland, the Del Mar Race Track, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and the fabulous Balboa Park with its museums and theaters! Maybe next trip.....

Property manager

Galyn Thompson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Some books, toys and games in one bedroom.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Extra cleaning fee, damage fee for violations.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Extra cleaning fee of $500 assessed for violation.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 276

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Leucadia, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Oceanside Pier and Torrey Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moonlight State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. Check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Beacon Beach - 3 min walk
  • Moonlight State Beach - 13 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 4 min drive
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pannikin Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Necessity Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary 3 bedroom 2 bath house just ONE block to the BEACH. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary 3 bedroom 2 bath house just ONE block to the BEACH.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary 3 bedroom 2 bath house just ONE block to the BEACH.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary 3 bedroom 2 bath house just ONE block to the BEACH. located?

Located in Leucadia, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Beacon Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Leucadia State Beach and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rich b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beaches
As advertised....great house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home in amazing location
We loved our time here. The house is clean and comfortable. Communication was quick and easy. The beds are comfortable. And then of course... Leucadia is a friendly, welcoming neighborhood filled with nice people... with great shops and food nearby... and the beach is just a few short steps away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house very close to the beach
Our stay at this home was wonderful. There was plenty of room for our family to spread out in the open living room/dining area. The 3 bedrooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Kitchen was fully stocked with cooking necessities. This home is in a very nice area near Stonesteps beach and it’s a short walk or drive to family friendly Moonlight beach. The home had all the gear we needed to enjoy our time at the beach. The property manager lives close by and was available if we had needed anything. There’s room for parking one car in the garage and street parking is also available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryGrace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break trip
Beautiful home and great location. We stayed here during our last leg of our spring break. Nice walk to the beach. Nice quiet neighborhood. We had some friends of ours who came along and it was their first time in California. They enjoyed their stay as well. I would have given 5 stars on everythjng but I had to reach out to get check in details as I didnt receive anything prior to our trip. Property manager was easy to reach out to though so it easnt a big issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Our second stay. Great house, clean, comfortable beds, accurate listing details. Location is super close to Stone Steps beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri G., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
The house and it’s location - with its amenities beach towels, wave boards etc was fantastic for a week at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamille M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Very cool house, much larger than you realize from the outside. At least two beaches are walkable and many restaurants. The hosts left great info about the area and lots of beach toys, towels, boogie boards, etc
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encinitas Family trip
We had 2 kids and 4 adults, everyone was very comfortable and the location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great Place But Beach “One Block Away” is Currently Closed
Everything about this place was amazing. I rented it due to it’s advertised “one block from the beach”. Unfortunately, due to the storms this year, that beach access is closed. Check with owners to see when it will be opened. (The next beach access is a half mile walk from the rental).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Bend, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a great stay! Property is perfectly located and close to everything.
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, physically close to beach but not sensually close.
Best prepared home we’ve stayed in, with the most comfortable beds, the best nights sleep and an enjoyable kitchen; and we’ve stayed in some similarly priced and marketed homes. Definitely a short walk to the beach and the charms of Encinitas. The dune that Neptune Ave runs on blocks the sights and the sounds of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location!
We had a lovely stay. Accurately described, super close to the beach, clean, comfortable beds. We loved it! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome San Diego visit
The property was perfect! Exactly as pictured. A great area, short walk to Stone Step beach to watch the sunset every night became one of the trip highlights. Close enough to walk to many restaurants as well. Owners/property manager was very responsive to the one issue we had. The house was just perfect for our family. The beach equipment was the icing on the cake, my young adult kids loved it! Being that my kids are all young adults, finding time for all of us to be together is rare, so this trip was special for us & having this great place to stay really enhanced our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, neighborhood near beach,garage parking for 1 car
Really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R., La quinta, calif

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful ocean getaway
We loved being able to walk easily to beach, have two patios to sit out and read. Decor is tastefully done. Agent very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Fountain valley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location!
Family vacation with my adult children. 6 adults stayed very comfortably. We cooked a lot in and the house was well equipped and accommodated all of us well. The location is perfect for beach access and into town on bikes or walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encinitas
Ideal location in a beautiful home. Sincerely a pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless home & great location
We had an awesome time staying here. The home was very clean, comfy beds, great location and the host was super responsive. The family room offers a nice gathering area and the having use of the garage was fantastic for us to store our bikes. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home!
We were looking for a nice place to stay for our family of seven near the beach and we found it in this home. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., San Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a small family
The location was great-very near stone steps and the beach below. the property was spotless and well equipped. We would surely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Our stay in Encinitas was great. Nikki was extremely responsive from the very beginning which added to our stay. Could walk to a great surf beach that wasnt crowded, good coffee house and several restaurants. The place itself was large and sunny. Jeff and Shari
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The home and location are awesome. Family of 5 with kids 9, 7 and 4. This neighborhood is really special with literally-just-around-the-corner access to Stonesteps Beach (and sunset viewing every night), a 15-20 minute walk through the neighborhood (or along the beach at low tide) to Moonlight Beach, and a trickle of families/joggers/cyclists/surfers/skateboarders passing through. Lot of life around, but quiet too. The home is bright, clean, comfortable and fun. We had an awesome time here. Few things to note that people might be considering based on the photos: You're on a corner so it could feel like a bit of a goldfish bowl, but it didn't bother us, and there are blinds on every window for a bit more privacy. There's no enclosed/fenced/gated yard and road essentially all the way around the property, so have to keep an eye on younger kids. It's not fast traffic or all that busy, so fine for our 7- and 9-year-olds, but had to keep an eye on our 4-year-old at times. The kitchen is small with a compact dishwasher and a bit of a hodgepodge of cookware, dinnerware and utensils, but nothing that slows you down too much. Recommend Pannikin for coffee/breakfast/brunch, Birdseye Kitchen for Thai, Haggos Tacos for Mexican, Corner Pizza for...pizza, and Leucadia Liquor for booze. All walkable (some more than others) or very short drive/pickup. Plus everything else that Encinitas and Leucadia has to offer, of course.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti M., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
I have rented VRBO properties over several years and this one was the best by far. The property was clean with lots of windows to let in in the light, enough furniture to be comfortable with no excess, location was superb (close to beach and restaurants), and I had friends just down the street. We did not do any cooking; but had we, the dishwasher would have been inadequate. I could only find one dish towel. The property manager was very prompt in resolving the one little problem that my grandchildren created. I hope to come again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Galyn Thompson

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We have spent most of our lives in Southern California. She is a retired school teacher and administrator and I am a retired airline pilot. We have commuted between the L.A. area and this house for years to spend time with both sets of our grandchildren. Now they have less time for us, so we want to share our wonderful house in a wonderful neighborhood with you.

Why they chose this property

We had vacationed in North County for years, and one day saw an open house sign in front of this unique home. We took the tour and fell in love. The three levels, unusual angles, contrasting lines of the house, open architecture, and varying light make the interior always different and interesting. In addition, taking kids to the beach is the best!

What makes this property unique

The beaches and waves in North County San Diego and particularly in Encinitas are unique. If you want mild weather (most of the time) and great beaches, this is the place. One block to the beach is a short walk but you can also walk to restaurants, coffee houses, bars, and shopping.
Interstate 5 is an eight-lane north/south freeway that goes through San Diego to the Mexican border to the south and goes through the western United States to Vancouver Canada to the north. It is your main road to many attractions throughout Southern California.
The 101 bus is just two blocks away and can take you to many more places along Pacific Coast Highway. For longer excursions on rapid transit, the train station is one mile away with ample parking and a bus stop. The Coaster train runs from downtown San Diego to Oceanside and Amtrak from San Diego through Anaheim and downtown Los Angeles ending in San Luis Obispo. If you go to San Diego (by train, bus, or car) there is an extensive tram and bus system that can take you just about anywhere in the San Diego Metropolitan area.
You can find a new activity every day or you can spend hours at the beach or both. What a wonderful place to be!

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