[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District Vacation home with a water park, near Moonlight State Beach ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761323/b3d988c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/9edbf126-1185-4085-996d-ee623a697def-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761323/c3e1b91d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761323/0d409e03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761323/5f087a24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Encinitas Historical District, The PBC offers a serene retreat within a lush tropical palm grove. This spacious beach house features imported Indonesian furniture, high open-beam vaulted ceilings, and modern amenities that make you feel like you're on your own private island. Unwind by the outdoor fireplace or soak in the TIKI-TUB hot tub for an ultimate relaxation experience. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District Welcome to the PBC in Encinitas Historical District, North County Coastal San Diego. Enjoy this quiet house in the best and most centric place to stay for the North County San Diego Coastal experience! The PBC is a modern & spacious 1,000 sq. ft. freestanding beach house situated within a 10,000 sq. ft. lush tropical palm grove. There are over 200 palm trunks offering filtered shade and tropical ambience accentuated by the light ocean breezes passing through the palm leaves. The entire property has been designed with excellent attention to detail, amenities and your privacy. Imported Indonesian furniture from Bali makes you feel like you are on your own private island! The PBC has about everything you would expect in your home and immediately makes you feel comfortable and at ease. High open-beam vaulted ceilings incredible modern yet subtle indirect illumination, lots of natural day lighting from the seven sky lights, great professional cooking facilities and luxurious linens! The PBC has had the rare distinction and verification by the original VRBO Bear as a Top 1% Listing when VRBO had the program!!! Great tropical outdoor living areas provide amazing retreat and entrainment options. The front fire patio with its outdoor fire place chimney is surrounded with relaxing deep seating arm chairs creating the perfect day & evening garden fire-side lounge. The rear fireside Tiki-deck provides a perfect fireside dining and cocktail spot as well as a peaceful morning coffee venue. The new TIKI-TUB (Deeply Relaxing Hot-Tub for All Humans) is available for your exclusive enjoyment. Enjoy your own private hot or cold soak in the cowboy style "Tiki-Tub" just off the master bedroom with its own outdoor fireplace and real gas tiki torches! Take it all in & enjoy the ample on site retreats spaces that take you away from your daily life to somewhere special! The PBC is an ideal escape for 2-3 adults (or 2 adults +1-2 children <12yrs) looking for a high quality resort style property on a personal (non-hotel) scale in the best of locations! PBC's web site has many links and local activity details too! The PBC is within the Walking District of Old Down-Town Historic Encinitas provides a fantastic coastal community experience. Walk to all local restaurants and beaches or grab the original 1970's Schwinn beach cruiser bikes for a local spin along the beach or to a local spot. Try long boarding on one of the surfboards or grab the beach gear and hit the sand! Everything you need is waiting for you to walk in and feel immediately at home. Enjoy the best of all outdoor lifestyle in coastal Southern California! Stay local and be local.. You are a native in your home town! Many friends love visiting repeatedly! If you see short availability windows between bookings on our calendar, please feel free to inquire via mail about last minute & sub minimum stay occupancy opportunities! Make sure to watch the PBC video tour and also take the PBC Google 360 property tour! Feel free to inquire or book the PBC knowing it will be a neat and safe place to visit! The PBC is considerate of current events and provides you with an extremely clean free standing cottage with indoor and lots of exclusive use OUTDOOR spaces for working or relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere. Welcome! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car available - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Furnished patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - 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 - Bicycles - Golf - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101220200/101220180/9c6224fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Private Oasis - Sunsets, Pool, Spa Cardiff By The Sea - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=101220180&PinnedHotelID=101220180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18967900/18967882/388342e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Cottage! 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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 RNTL-000167-2013 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Plantation Beach Cottage House Encinitas Plantation Beach Cottage House Plantation Beach Cottage Encinitas Plantation Cottage Encinitas Plantation Beach Cottage Social Distancing Seclusion Retreat @ Plantation Beach Cottage ## About the area Located in Encinitas, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Encinitas travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Encinitas.dx7846) [View more Vacation homes in Encinitas](https://www.expedia.ca/Encinitas-Private-Vacation-Homes.d7846-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.04088%2C-117.28889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yemknKrS5Q5xyNN61QiqLltqAOI=) Encinitas, CA ### What's nearby - Self Realization Fellowship - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Moonlight State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - San Elijo State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - San Diego Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.9 km ### Getting around - Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk - ‪american legion 202 W F Encinitas, Ca - ‬13 min walk - ‪Temaki Bar Sushi - ‬10 min walk - ‪Biergarden Encinitas - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Elijo State Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship and Swamis Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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