Title: Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach Vacation home in Carlsbad with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach (Carlsbad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88629800/88629789/bf9c3eb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach (Carlsbad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88629800/88629789/7d16d760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach (Carlsbad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88629800/88629789/bf17cf10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach (Carlsbad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88629800/88629789/f63b1f9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach (Carlsbad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88629800/88629789/06e3396b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Carlsbad, a hidden gem in North County San Diego, beckons you to unwind at this Zen-like retreat. With two spacious bedrooms and modern touches throughout, this vacation rental offers a well-equipped kitchen for culinary creativity and an inviting living area with flat-screen TV and gas fireplace. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach Summary: Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation, this beautifully designed 2-bedroom retreat is the perfect spot! With a modern, Zen-like vibe, high-end finishes, and a prime location just steps from the beach, you’ll feel relaxed the moment you arrive. The Space: What You’ll Love: ✅ Unbeatable Location – Just steps to the sand & ocean breezes 🌊☀️ ✅ Stylish & Comfortable – A contemporary design with a peaceful, Zen feel 🧘🏽‍♂️ ✅ Well-Equipped Kitchen – Perfect for cooking meals & enjoying time together 🍳 ✅ Two King Bedrooms – Spacious and cozy for the best sleep 🛏️💤 ✅ Easy Parking – Includes one designated parking space 🚗 🛋️ Living & Dining: Open and airy design with modern decor Cozy seating area to relax after a day at the beach 🌞 Dining space to gather for meals & great conversation 🍽️ 🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms: 2 spacious bedrooms, each with a king-size bed 😴 2 modern bathrooms with fresh towels & essentials 🚿 🍽️ Kitchen: Fully equipped with high-end appliances 🍳 Everything you need to prepare a delicious meal! 🚗 Parking: One designated parking space (a huge plus in Carlsbad!) Guest Access: Guests will have full access to the entire home, plus their designated parking space. 🧺 Laundry is available in a shared area. The dryer uses 6 quarters, and the washer is free. The Neighborhood: Carlsbad is one of Southern California's hidden gems. Located in North County San Diego, Carlsbad is home to great weather, beautiful beaches, and amazing attractions that make it an ideal place to visit for a relaxing vacation and one of the best places in America to live. Legoland, Sea Life aquarium, surf and beach days, flower fields, botanic garden, shopping outlets, bike tours, restaurants, breweries, bars, golf, and more. Attractions for every preference. Other Things to Note: This home is designed for peace & relaxation – please respect quiet hours. No parties, smoking, or pets allowed 🚭🐶 🛠️ The indoor fireplace is decorative and is not operational at the moment. The beach is just steps away – bring your sunscreen! ☀️🏖️ Book your perfect Carlsbad beach retreat today! 🌊✨ Interaction with Guests: If you need anything during your stay, whether it’s extra towels, a light bulb replaced, or suggestions for local favorites, just reach out. We’re happy to help make your visit comfortable and enjoyable! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24469600/24469588/9fbabac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LOWER UNIT- 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH, WALK TO VILLAGE, OceanView North Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=24469588&PinnedHotelID=24469588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/793300/793240/7c465810.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Carlsbad Village - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 1,582 reviews CA $180 CA $249 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=793240&PinnedHotelID=793240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90310000/90308900/90308832/2a10aa8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Condo#C North Beach - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=90308832&PinnedHotelID=90308832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875981/9dd39bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beach 2-Bedroom 1-Bath Apartment South Beach - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=119875981&PinnedHotelID=119875981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100403400/100403364/5b45fccf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk To Beach | EV Charger | Outdoor Dining | 2BR North Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=100403364&PinnedHotelID=100403364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107850000/107844600/107844553/8addb0ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Cottage-Steps to Ocean! 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No early check-in fee is applicable if it’s a... ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number BLRE012490-09-2022 ### Property is also known as 635467f8c3931800310b9d6a ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.1504,-117.34235&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aqjiEtlekU%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQBQBSDOBQDQDQBQDODQFODQFQDMFQFOFOFOFOHOFOHMFOHMHMHMHOHMHMJMHKJKJMJKHMJKJKLKJIJKJILIJKLILGLIJILGLILGLGNGLGLGLELENELENELCNENELCNALENANCNALANANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NDL%40NBNDLDNBLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHJFLHLJJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJLJJJLHJJJHLHLHLJNHLHLFLHNFLHNFNFNHNFNFNDPFNDPFNDNDPDNDPDPBPDPBNBRBPBPBPBPBP%40P%40R%40PBP%3FP%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAPAR%3FPCPAPARAPCPCPCPCPCRCPCNEPCPEPEPENEPENGPENGNEPGNGNINGNGNINGLINGLINIJKNILILILKLIJKJKLKJKJKJKJKHKJMHKHMJMHKHMFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODMDOBMDODOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMEOAMCOEOEMCOEMEOEMEMEMGMGOGMEMIMIMEKKMGMIMIKKMIKIKKKIMKKKKKIKKMKKKKIMKMIMIMIOIKIOIMGOIMGOIOGOGOGOGOGQEMGQEQGOEQEOCQEQEQCQEOCQCSCQCQCQAQAQCSAQAQAQAS%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aG0wdYnupc7FzxYPCZvEJo80-2U=) Carlsbad, CA #### What's nearby - Carlsbad State Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Tamarack Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Carlsbad Lagoon \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Holiday Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - South Carlsbad State Beach \- 3 min drive \- 3.0 km #### Getting around - Carlsbad Village Station - 7 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk - ‪Señor Grubby's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Board & Brew - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach? ### What time is check-out at Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach? ### Where is Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Zen Retreat - Steps from the Beach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric H. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice time enjoyed very much! Thank you for the wonderful stay! ##### Eric H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy B. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away Very clean and great place to stay. Walked to ocean every morning! ##### Wendy B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen R. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach home Clean and perfect home. ##### Kathleen R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy B. Nov 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay in Carlsbad We greatly enjoyed our stay. The condo was bright and cheerful. The beds were great. The location a block from the beach and just a few blocks to downtown. Highly recommended and would stay here again. ##### Timothy B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Estela A. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway Nice property, very clean. Well stocked with paper goods and cleaning supplies. Comfortable bedrooms and lounging areas. Could've used a sheet pan for oven items and and a silicone spatula to avoid damaging the non-stick skillets, but otherwise many kitchen items. The property is about a 5 minute walk from the beach as it's in the middle of a cul de sac that has a view but no direct beach access. ##### Estela A. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne H. Apr 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Getaway I just recently stayed here with my family for a quick and short get away. The area was terrific! Close to the beach, shopping, gas station and highway. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed - coffee maker, plenty of bath towels, and cooking utensils as well as storage containers. The beds were very comfortable and the seating for eating was great. My only complaint is the living room furniture could be a little bit more nicer and comfortable. It had two different types of couches in there and it looked a little odd and not very cozy for a family to gather in that room. Other than that, everything was great! We came in at night and the check in was very easy - all you need is a code for the front door. When we woke up and went out to our car we were pleasantly surprised with our view of the ocean. ##### Anne H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jennifer M. 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