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Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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9.8

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51005 sq ft

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Encinitas, CA
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Botanic Garden20 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoonlight State Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSelf Realization Fellowship5 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)30 min drive

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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.

Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre


Step back in time to the early days of Encinitas, where avocado grooves lined the coastal hills and no one knew what surfing was. Encinitas is a hidden gem in San Diego County, one of the last frontiers of laid-back, truly authentic beach towns. The beaches are pristine, the locals are joyful and friendly, and the vibe, we believe you will find, is exceptionally relaxing. Encinitas is recognized globally as one of the most quintessential surf towns in the world. Experience the culture of a sleepy surf town as you take off your shoes and put on your flip-flops.

- Serene and peaceful home on large lot
- Backs up to canyon, with sunset views
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Outdoor Dining area and BBQ
- Property grounds has walking path and garden benches
- 10 minutes to Legoland
- 30 minutes to SD Zoo, Safari Park and Seaworld

This 1947 home is situated on over a half acre lot with open skies and canyon views. Beautiful and carefully updated and restored in 2011 to keep the old school charm and blend with the surrounding environment. Spacious two bedrooms and one full bathroom, large living space gives you enough room to relax and find your quiet space to enjoy your vacation time.

Outside patio area is perfect to enjoy a meal with the family. Fire pit and chairs in the canyon to relax at night and pretend you are at a bonfire on the beach. Fully fenced in lot with a gated entrance, provides peace of mind that the kids can play safely outside. The large grass area is great for a pick up game of soccer or to teach the kids how to play croquette.

The kitchen is fully stocked and ready to create your culinary masterpiece. Complete set of pots and pans, bake ware, cooking utensils, place setting for 8, oils and spices, tin foil and baggies. We wanted you to have everything you need, just like back home. Four-burner gas stove with large oven, big enough to handle a Thanksgiving dinner prep. Beautiful granite counter tops, hard-wood cabinetry with glass inlay, bring modern style to this retro kitchen.

The master bedroom has a king sized bed, with a firm but comfy new mattress. The 2nd bedroom features a queen sized bed. Both beds are outfitted with organic high-thread count sheets and pillow cases. Allergy-free pillow protects insures everyone will get a good night rest. Plenty of bath and hand towels are included for your stay with us.

There is a clothes washer and dryer for our guests to use in the garage. Environmentally-safe laundry detergent and stain-removers are provided. Although there is not enough room to park in the garage, there is plenty of room in the driveway for safe off-street parking with gate.

We know that the beach is the reason why people come to Encintas, so we provide everything you need. Two boogie boards, sand toys, two beach chairs and an umbrella are available. To take advantage of the large grass area, we have several outdoor games, balls and toys available.

Take a journey back in time to the world-renowned surf town of Encintas in our Sweet Alice Heritage House vacation home. Come stay with us, we would love to host your next family vacation.

We have updated our cleaning fee and our cleaning procedures due to Covid-19. Our maids have been trained to follow CDC's guidelines for sterilizing the home between each guest. We use a commercial grade virucidal, antibacterial and disinfectant on all surfaces in-between each guest stay. We also use an air disinfectant after each cleaning before the maid leaves to make sure the house is completely sterilized for your health.


City of Encinitas permit #RNTL-028100-2023

Property manager

Dave

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on premises please

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,005 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great home for the kiddos

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sweet Alice Heritage House Encinitas
Sweet Alice Heritage Encinitas
Sweet Alice Heritage
Sweet Alice Heritage House Encinitas
Sweet Alice Heritage House Private vacation home
Sweet Alice Heritage House Private vacation home Encinitas

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Westfield UTC are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach. Traveling with kids? Make time for LEGOLAND® California, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 20 min walk
  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 5 min drive
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 5 min drive
  • South Ponto Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 19 min walk
  • The Brewers Tap Room - 18 min walk
  • El Cotixan - 2 min drive
  • Rubio's Coastal Grill - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre located?

This family-friendly Encinitas vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas Community Park, and Self Realization Fellowship. Eli Howard Surf School and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 94 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Polina Z., Palo Alto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This was a great place to stay, convenient location, quiet neighborhood and a large yard. Really liked staying here and Dave, the property manager was quick to respond. It was great to have access to beach umbrella and beach chairs. The only thing is that all the toys on the property inside or outside are pretty much broken. Tried to check a couple of board games, but they didn't contain the peaces are were probably all mixed up between the boxes. We enjoyed the beach and the outdoors. It's was a very nice house and a quiet neighborhood. Will definitely stay here again if we'll be in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L., SF East bay

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet place
Everything we need - quiet clean well stocked and decorated!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Etienne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hummingbird paradise
Great location in town. Quiet and comfortable. This was our second time staying at sweet Alice. we like the comforts of the interior, the large outside area and the birds haven all around! Dave is a responsive and helpful host.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful!
We enjoyed our stay at Sweet Alice! Location was the best for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brett R.

Love Encinitas
Nice property, affordable and centrally located between the beach and inland amenities like Target and Trader Joes. I would definitely stay here again. Lovely grass yard where my wife and I enjoyed have an evening drink in the shade
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 minutes to Cardiif by the Sea
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Alice is indeed Sweet
Perfect location to the zoo, safari, Legoland and Sea World. The beaches are pristine. We loved Carlsbad Beach. Sweet Alice Is private and has a beautiful yard for the kids to play. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda & Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Cute, cozy cottage with beautiful grounds conveniently located near downtown Encinitas. The cottage is well appointed with everything you need. Dave was a pleasure to work with and everything was stress free. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The grounds are beautiful and very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F., Encinitas, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Updated Comfortable House
Really enjoyed our stay here. It's an older Encinitas home that has been updated to make it more comfortable and to enjoy the view. Very quiet location above small canyon, with a Catholic Church behind you. We did notice lots of traffic on Christmas Eve, since the drive shares the road with the Church, but that was short lived. The two bedrooms were very comfortable and quiet. Bring some eye masks if you are a late sleeper, because there are no blackout curtains in the master bedroom. The kitchen was small but adequate for cooking for the 3 of us. The house sits on a nice piece of property with a lawn, some fruit trees, and a firepit where you can all sit around and make s'mores. The front room was a great place to relax with a view of the canyon and the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022