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Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.

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Front view of cottage
Sunny deck for outside dining off of the kitchen.
Full Kitchen
Hallway to diningroom
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Encinitas, CA
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    5 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship
    6 min walk
  • San Elijo State Beach
    10 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.

New Monthly discount: Guest who book for 30 days or more will be given a discount which is automatically applied to their quote.
Cozy cottage with a pleasant deck right off of the kitchen. Perfect for outdoor dining. Located west of Coast Highway and one block from the Pacific Ocean bluff. Great surf at all local beaches within easy walking distance. Walk to restaurants, shops, yoga studios, health spas, alternative health modalities and the train station. Ride the train or take a 10 minute drive to the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds.

Only 3 blocks from the historic Self Realization ashram and gardens. Sunset and Pacific Ocean viewing just 1 block away. Something for everyone. Car not necessary. Beautiful for walking or bicycling. One of California's last authentic beach/surf towns located on Old Historic Highway 101.

Old downtown Encinitas is a charming village located close to many naturally beautiful outdoor recreation sites. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are as close as two hours into the mountains north-east of the city.

Major tourist areas abound within short driving distance. San Elijo and Bataquitos Lagoons, Legoland, Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Gaslamp District, Seaworld, Torrey Pines State Park, La Jolla Shores and Cove, Mission Beach and Bay, the beautiful San Diego Harbor, and Coronado Island. Disneyland is a 1 1/2 hour drive. Located 25 miles north of San Diego, 95 miles south of Los Angeles, and 40 miles north of Mexico.

Property manager

Roberta

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must take their potty breaks off of the property. The public walkways are the preferred sites.
Separate landfill and recyclable trash. Receptacles are marked "225" in line up in the alley. Grey is for landfill and blue for recyclable.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Oceanside Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. 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

  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 6 min walk
  • Moonlight State Beach - 10 min walk
  • Swamis Beach - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelato 101 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Biergarden Encinitas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Encinitas Fish Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops. 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 Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops. located?

Located in the heart of Encinitas, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Moonlight State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship and San Elijo State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll be back !
This is a spacious rental in a great location. It is an older property (as expected in this historic downtown area) but the kitchen and back deck are particularly nice. Kitchen is large and sunny- and has a dishwasher. The back deck, which is off the kitchen, is a very pleasant space and has a gas grill. The owner is very responsive. We initially had trouble getting wifi reception in the living room and the owner responded promptly. The very next morning she had a Cox service man there installing an upgraded modem, which resulted in great wifi service. We have already booked this place again for next summer.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot in Old Encinitas
Stayed here over a month while my new rental was being built. Very quiet neighborhood with walking distance to the various viewpoints, access to the beach at D st. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping is a huge plus! Everything at the house was in excellent condition and did not have any issues. Having a dishwasher and access to laundry a huge plus. Landlord was very friendly, communicative and flexible. I would definitely stay here and recommend to anyone that's visiting beautiful Encinitas!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nameste Retreat
We absolutely loved staying here with our family. Everything about nameste retreat was perfect. Roberta is a great host, super responsive, and great to work with.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JillA B., Scottsdale,AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation
We have stayed two months twice In a perfect cottage. Safe environment with access to everything. Walking distance to beach, dinning shopping. The kitchen is stocked to prepare meals with a patio to dine on. The owner is a text away with answers to any questions. We plan to return again.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

JillA B., Scottsdale,AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had such a lovely stay we booked for next year
Stayed 71 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pierre B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a pleasant cottage
nice owner ;nice place; nice stay .

8/10 Good

Warren K.

Cozy and in a perfect location
The best thing about Nameste Retreat is the location, you can walk both to the main downtown of Encinitas including great restaurants and SRF for meditation, services and gardens. One block from Ocean enables you to watch the sunset every night. The outdoor patio is wonderful, plus you can walk around Roberta's meditation garden. Some of the furniture, like kitchen chairs could be updated for those with posture issues, but it was cozy enough for us. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms is nice.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

chandler w.

roberta franks property
small good heat very clean not the best of beds
Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kristina S.

Strandhaus
Ein sauberes, ruhig gelegenes und gut ausgestattetes Häuschen
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Calvin E.

Close to Ocean, Shops and Restaurants
The first thing we noticed was how clean the home was kept. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The location is fantastic; within walking distance to the ocean, shops and restaurants. The hospitality was very warm and friendly. We would highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a relaxed local Downtown Encinitas experience.
Stayed 52 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Best Christmas Ever!
My husband and I flew in from IL to visit my son and his wife who live in an apartment in Encinitas. My daughter and her husband joined us at this perfect cottage for us! We spent a wonderful Christmas there with my entire family. My son and daughter in law cooked us dinner in Roberta's perfect open bright kitchen and dining area. The beds were to die for! All our comfort needs available. We biked, got some surfing in and took in local sites. The only down side is we did not need anything and only got to speak to Roberta once and I missed the opportunity in person to tell her what a find this was for us. Faithful IA (Roberta's dog) was always available for a warm welcome while we were able to pick lemon/limes in Roberta's yard fresh off the tree! Perfect spot for walking a short distance to see awesome sunsets. Highly recommend renting and the owner is very available prior when setting up days, etc. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nolan B.

Fantastic getaway!
What an incredible week. The cottage is beautifully maintained, and the kitchen in particular was more than I expected, a state-of-the-art gas range and cabinets fully equipped with pots and pans, and even a wok--I cooked every meal. Loved the comfortable bed and the beautiful stained-glass window which floods the kitchen with light every afternoon. I didn't have a car and I never missed it: the train station is an easy walk away and a comfortable ride to all that San Diego has to offer. Grocery stores, great restaurants and bars, bike/surf rentals, and most importantly, the beach, are all within half a mile--the overlook to watch the sunset while the surfers do their thing is just 5-minute walk. Beach was always quiet and peaceful, as was the neighborhood itself. Roberta herself is a very gracious hostess, and IA, her sweet dog, is a great ambassador, too--whenever I was on the deck he would always come up to the fence to see how I was doing. This was the perfect retreat. I only hope I can come back next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

LIZ S., SLIDELL

Loved It!
This was perfect! It was more than we hoped for! We brought the kids to do all the major attractions and it was perfectly situated not too far from downtown or the zoo safari park. A great neighborhood so we could let the teenagers roam on their own, good proximity to the beach and the seaside shopping and dining strip. The cottage is adorable and very comfortable with a great kitchen and beautiful grounds.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ophelie l.

Great place in great location
I've stayed twice in this residency for about a month with my husband, coming from France for vacation. For the price we loved the place. The house is spacious, clean with all the facilities. The flowered patio gives a very nice private access to outside. It is most of the time sunny as it has a great exposure ! The location is perfect, it is walkable distance from everything in Encinitas : beach, restaurants, groceries, and I loved specially the organic "whole food" supermarket. You won't need a car for anything. The owner is a friendly lady who will make your stay comfortable and easy, so you will for sure enjoy your trip.

About the host

Hosted by Roberta

Host profile image
My husband and I raised our three children here. We all loved the beaches, beach life and the deep soul of Encinitas. I am now a widow, Grandma, mom and retired midwife. I adore sitting quietly at the ocean edge. Of course the children are on their own now and when my husband passed away I decided to make this sweet cottage and the Encinitas lifestyle available to others.

Why they chose this property

The house was love at first sight for my husband and me. The minute we saw it we didn't even speak... just looked at each other and nodded simultaneously. This was our dream house. A little farm cottage in the heart of Old Encinitas.

What makes this property unique

The Old Downtown Encinitas area has aged beautifully. The rough edges have smoothed but the essence of the old beach town remains. Only a few beach towns in Southern California have managed to escape the downside of development while also improving the neighborhood. Encinitas is lucky to be counted as one of them. There is a strong vibe for health and wellness. The businesses reflect individual character, unique wares and many alternative healthcare modalities. The art community is active and local artists abound.

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English
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