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Relax by the fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs under a shaded pergola.
Enjoy beach activities in this natural beach setting with a shallow water feature and scenic shoreline.
Staircase leads to a cozy seating area with a sofa and ottoman, surrounded by artwork and a large abstract painting.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a wall-mounted TV.
Enjoy cooking and entertaining in this well-equipped kitchen with ample storage, fresh fruit, and a view of lush greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102570 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!

Welcome — we're so happy you found us!
We’re a family of six: five surfers and one happy beach spectator. These days, it’s just four of us at home, since our two oldest are married and off on their own adventures. We’ve owned this home since 2010 and have lovingly updated it over the years to create a space that’s beautiful, comfortable, and perfect for making memories with family and friends.
As parents, we understand what makes a vacation home feel special and easy for families. That’s why we’ve designed this house with families in mind — open, welcoming spaces, cozy bedrooms, and thoughtful touches throughout to make your stay feel like your own beachside retreat.
We actually live next door, so while you’ll have complete privacy during your stay, we’re close by if you need anything. We won’t intrude, but we’ll happily give a wave if you see us coming and going. If you have questions, need a local recommendation, or run into a hiccup, we’re just a quick text or knock away.

CITY OF CARLSBAD PERMIT # VR - 1241309*
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Property manager

Jeff or Kim Todd

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,570 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: One dog considered. Must sign pet addendum.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Playroom has games, books, toys and more.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 BLRE1241309

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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About the area

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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 4 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house! located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Carlsbad State Beach and North Ponto Beach. LEGOLAND® California is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Very Nice Home Close to Beach

Two blocks from beach. Beautiful house with great amenities and nicely decorated. Very thoughtful and responsive hosts. One of the best that we have rented over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

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

Perfect extended family vacation at the beach

We had a perfect week staying at Kim & Jeff's beach house. The house was a great fit for our family (3 generations), the kids loved the play room, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed (we cooked 3 nights in the house) and we all enjoyed the comfortable lounging areas, plenty of space for our quiet moments and sitting outside at the fire pit. Jeff and Kim were perfect hosts and kindly allowed us to borrow some wetsuits, the house is just a short walk to the beach. Our kids are already asking when can we go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Awesome

Great stay and owners, great communication
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Family Friendly Stay

Perfect getaway location! The house is so family friendly and conveniently located. We enjoyed the beach, Lego Land and the zoo. All 3 generations were happy! It is one of the nicest stays we’ve had as the owners have thought of everything and were so nice to rent from. Hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Couldn’t be a better Legoland Stay

The property was clean and well appointed. I generally expect this from a rental. What put this over the top was the kids playroom and closeness to both the beach and Legoland. Perfect for a family with young kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Such a Great Home for a Family Getaway

Loved everything about this property! Location was great- a short walk to the beach; enough spaces for everyone- the playroom was perfect for our grandkids (and even our adult kids at night); and the kitchen was stocked well enough for us to cook every meal. We will definitely stay again next time we’re in Carlsbad! Thank you Kim and Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Best family vacation ever.

Everything we needed for an amazing family vacation was included in this VRBO. Our kids and grandkids had so much fun. The playroom was perfect and well equipped for "down time". Quiet time around the fire pit after the kids were asleep was amazing. The hosts were very accommodating and the thought of everything a family would need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and well appointed

We enjoyed our stay at this great property. Owners were easy to communicate with and so accommodating. House was very clean and well appointed. The play room for kids is also amazing. Short walk to the beach and plenty of beach equipment on hand to use. Nice central location to all things Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Diego. Legoland, the zoo, safari park, aquarium, and delicious u-pick it strawberries close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Perfect Home away from Home

We had a beautiful stay at this home. We are incredibly impressed with everything from the cleanliness of the home to all of the necessities & amenities that were provided. It is a short walk down to a beautiful beach which was rarely busy and so almost felt like our own private beach. We loved sitting outside at night around the fire pit talking & even our teens enjoyed the 'play room'! Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann B., Gilbert, Arizona

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

Wonderful Carlsbad Trip

The house was amazing and so well equipped. We had everything we needed. The host was accessible and great to work with. We had a great time and were very comfortable. The playroom and backyard were great for downtime with the grandkids. We also loved Carlsbad and the house was an easy walk or drive to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Highly recommended

We had an amazing stay! Logistics and communication were seamless. Beautiful home, location is excellent, quiet neighborhood, easy stroll to the beach, steps to the train station yet no train noise. The best part however was the play room! We had 4 kids that would have spent the trip playing in the playroom if we'd have let them! Definitely would recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

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

Awesome Time

Amazing host! The house lacked nothing. We walked to the beach every day, they supplied everything we needed to enjoy our beach time. The play room was well thought of. The kids had a blast in there. Highly recommended for family. Thank you, Jeff and Kim:)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Austin, TX

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

Carlsbad family vacation

Beautiful house! Fully equipped with everything we needed and the kids loved the playroom. All four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are upstairs (plus a half-bath downstairs). Three of the bedrooms share one hall access bathroom, so maybe not an ideal setup for multiple non-related families but worked fine for our 3- generation family group. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great Beach House

This Carlsbad beach house was perfect for our family vacation! The location was perfect. A very nice south Carlsbad State beach was easily accessed by a 10 minute walk. The house itself was located in a cul-de-sac neighborhood which was nice and quiet. Kim and Jeff thought of every need in the house including skewers for roasting marshmallows on the outdoor fire pit. The converted playroom garage area was fully stocked with toys that fit all age groups. Our grandsons had hours of fun in the playroom! There was easy access to Interstate 5 making it easy to get to San Diego and various theme parks. Thank you Kim and Jeff for sharing your beautiful beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Best stay EVER

This house is an absolute dream. When you imagine getting a house close to the beach, you wouldn’t even hope it was this good. The pictures are accurate. It was spotlessly clean and had everything you could need. The neighborhood felt so safe and welcoming. My 80-year-old in-laws took a walk every morning and loved it. We had three generations staying at the house, and we all had enough living space and hangout space. The owners are beyond gracious and wonderful to communicate with. Do yourself a favor and book this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Absolutely Incredible!

Wow. This home is perfection! We head to Carlsbad yearly for the 4th of July and this is by far our favorite home. The kitchen is stocked, the play room is wonderful, the beds are so cozy, and steps away from the beach! The homeowners are the sweetest, leaving goodies for the kids and jumped onto any requests we had, including helping find a babysitter! We will be back and we cannot recommend this rental enough! Thank you Jeff and Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Beautiful home, location is amazing, perfect for kids!

What an amazing stay we had, we made this property our home for 3 weeks. The owner Kim is outstanding! She/ they have thought about almost every little detail. Have had many rentals but no one has ever gone above & beyond like they did. From house hold supplies to diaper pail, pack & play, toys etc Plus being able to walk to the beach was great, and just a quick drive to about any where to do so many different things. I highly recommend this place to anyone and would definitely love to come back here.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

SoCal at its best!

This VRBO gem was perfect for our group of 9. We had 6 adults and 3 girls, ages 2, 2, and 4. Everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and the girls loved the playroom, complete with playhouse, puppet stage, legos, dollhouse, books, tv and much more! The beach is easily accessible as are grocery stores, and a myriad of restaurants. We enjoyed a day at Legoland, the Safari Park and a fun morning at the Carlsbad Aquatic Center. Communication with the host was excellent! We would love to stay in their beautiful home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alysha N., South Jordan, Utah

AMAZING VACATION HOME!

We had the most fabulous time staying here in this beautiful home. The place was perfectly spotless, had everything you could possibly need, and was incredibly comfortable. With the kids completely entertained in the playroom (which was better than our playroom at home by far!), the adults could actually relax and won't be needing a vacation from our vacation. Doesn't that sound nice? We loved the easy access to the beach, the gas fire pit in the backyard, and the glorious beds! The owners were wonderful and made sure we felt right at home. We would recommend playing in the sand and surf, heading to Sea Life Park, taking a day trip to La Jolla, and make sure to eat at Swami's for breakfast! This really is the greatest place for a family and we are already trying to schedule our next trip back!

10/10 Excellent

Brittney H.

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

Fabulous property!

My husband and I stayed here with our 3 kids (ages 8, 6 and 1) and our nanny. The house was perfect for us. It had everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and beach chairs/toys for having fun at the beach. The beach was such a short walk away it was so nice. The playroom was perfect for keeping the kids entertained while we made meals or got ready in the morning. We had family foosball tournaments and had so much fun we'll be buying a foosball table when we return home! The home was a quick drive to all the activities we did - San Diego Zoo, Legoland, Flower Fields, Torrey Pines, Encinitas. It was a great spring break trip for us and we'll definitely return. The hosts were easy to contact and made everything great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Amazing place for a family!

This home was so great for our family of 6! We have 4 kids 8 and under and Kim & Jeff converted the garage into a kids room and it was the best! The kids loved it! We had a 6 month old baby and they had extra baby items, bouncer, High chair, crib and other things that were great to have since we couldn’t fit those in our suitcases. The fire pit was a hit for our kids too! The beach was about a 10 min walk away and down a set of stairs and it was the perfect distance for our kids to walk to and from. The house was very clean and organized. We also went to Legoland and it was a 10 min drive. Jeff & Kim even gave us wetsuits for our kids, which was really nice! They made the whole process easy. We will definitely be staying here again next time we come down!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D., Garden Grove, CA

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

The perfect getaway for families with young kids!!

Our family was so happy that we found this house in Carlsbad! It was perfectly located for our beach day, SD zoo day, and legoland. Even staying in the home was great due to the perfect playroom for kids that kept them entertained for hours. There is something for everyone in the home. The backyard was great to hang out in with the fire pit and patio furniture. The interior of the home was great for entertaining, especially the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen contained all the essential cookware needed. All the bedrooms are upstairs with a baby gate already installed at the top of the stairs which was perfect for our little ones. We met the owners, Jeff and Kim, who are wonderful hosts and readily available for anything you should need in your trip as they are right next door! We can’t wait to come back as a family and enjoy vacations for years to come in this Carlsbad home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie C., Scottsdale, AZ

Amazing!!!

The house was incredible!! It was very clean, nicely decorated, spacious, great back yard with a firepit, and most importantly it had a playroom for the kids!!! It is in a great location-across the street from the beach, close to Legoland, outlet shops, and only 25 minutes to San Diego. The neighborhood is clean and quiet. The house has everything you need-they even have beach towels for you to use!! Jeff and Kim, the owners, were SO nice and very good people to work with. When we arrived there was a basket full of everything you need to make smores along with bubbles for the kids. So thoughtful!! We would reccomend this house to anyone-especially families with kids! We had a great time and can't wait to use the house again for our next visit!! We give it 5 stars!!!

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Perfect family beach house in Carlsbad!

This house was perfect for my family's one week stay in Carlsbad. My two younger sons (8 & 11) loved hanging out in the playroom with the toys and the foosball table. My 13 year old loved her room and could find plenty of spots around the house, inside or out, to unwind when she wasn't hanging out with us. House is in a quiet neighborhood and the beach was about a 10 min. walk. Even during the busy days there was no problem finding a spot on the beach to set up for the day. House is also close to attractions (Legoland) and about a 10 min drive to Carlsbad Village for shops and restaurants. And if you don't want to drive and park, there's a train about a 5 min walk from the house that you can catch that takes you into Carlsbad, or down to San Diego if you're heading that way. Very convenient. The house was clean and spacious, and the pictures and descriptions were accurate. This isn't a house where you get there and realize the pictures are dated and everything isn't quite as nice as you expected. The house is awesome! What really set the experience apart for us compared to previous rentals were the hosts. Kim was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. When we expressed interest in surf lessons she went out of her way to provide recommendations and even left wetsuits for all three kids. The lessons were one of the big highlights of the trip for our kids. We had one of our best vacations and would love to return in the future. Thanks Kim & Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

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

Wonderful Home

Such a wonderful home for a big family vacation! Close to the beach, spotless, great communication from hosts, comfy beds, awesome playroom, tons of amenities - we had a blast. Kids loved making S’mores! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024