Location: Aviara, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, USA (5 min to Legoland, Beaches, 15 min to Del Mar, 30 Sea World) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Keywords: House
Enjoy a FAMILY-FRIENDLY home away from home on your Carlsbad vacation! Better than a hotel - this home has so many more comforts and amenities. Recently remodeled and on a safe, QUIET CUL-DE-SAC less than 1 mile from the beach! Gated, locked private paved COURTYARD keeps kids and doggies safe. Although it is not right on the sand, this location is very close to the beach and more peaceful -- away from loud party people and traffic!
*DISCOUNT TICKETS offered to our guests for local attractions! Pay for tickets in advance and they will be waiting at the house when you arrive... No ticket lines!
*Peek OCEANVIEW from second-story guestroom - beautiful sunsets - relaxing ocean breezes! Location is perfect for San Diego visitors
*GAMEROOM features POOL TABLE, 60-inch plasma HDTV, lots of DVDs, CDs, VHS, tons of kids’ videos, fiber optic DVR service with movie channels (record 4 shows at once!), stereo, freestanding BAR and glassware, kegerator (keg can be ordered separately for an additional fee), pass-through BREAKFAST BAR connecting to kitchen.
*KITCHEN FULLY-STOCKED with coffee maker, dishes, flatware, pots, pans, knives, utensils, filtered water, spices, and cooking staples and condiments. Cherry-stained cabinets, travertine floors and dimming recessed lights.
*HUGE DINING ROOM TABLE seats 12. Additional breakfast nook table and chairs can seat 6 additional people. Dining room, living room and downstairs guest room feature beautiful Brazilian cherry wood hard floors. Slate gas FIREPLACE in living room.
*Master bedroom features a NEW CAL KING poster bed, TV, master retreat with attached office area and high-speed WiFi internet, walk-in closet and attached master bathroom with marble floors, cherry wood curved vanity cabinets, marble shower with rain shower head, granite countertops, double sinks, waterfall fixtures and 12-JET SPA TUB. Beautiful skylights let sunshine into the bathroom and stairwell. Water heated by TANKLESS water heater - never runs out of hot water!
*Guest bedrooms - one guest room downstairs with full bathroom (perfect for older and some handicapped guests) and a second guest room upstairs with attached full bathroom. Each includes a new queen-sized bed, tumbled travertine bathroom floors and showers, and granite countertops. Self-inflating queen-sized air mattress available for extra guests. Newer port-a-crib provided for your little one!
*Exterior is landscaped with 5-burner BBQ and large stamped concrete courtyard that is gated and can be locked - secure and perfect for kids and dogs. Night lighting and plant watering are automated.
*POOL and SPA are large, heated year-round and only 2 1/2 blocks away! Community rules and hours must be followed.
*Mature, controlled dogs are allowed indoors. Barking, digging, chewing and other messes must be controlled by our guests.
***Our family personally manages all of our rental homes and is available locally to assist you! There is no impersonal property management company involved!***
**The house will be beautifully decorated for the winter holidays, with live 7' Noble fir tree, timed exterior and interior lights, wreaths, stockings, etc.**
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Excellent condition, in garage
- Dryer : Excellent condition, in garage
- Linens Provided : Quality linens and extras provided
- Garage : 2-car attached garage. Room to garage one small sedan.
- Off Street Parking : Driveway parking for 2 cars. Curb parking for 2 cars.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : RV parking allowed for 3 nights at a time outside of gated community only.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : Cal King in Master BR
- Queen Bed (2) : Queens in each of 2 guest bedrooms, and queen-sized inflatable bed also available
- Crib : Port-a-crib provided
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : 12-jets and large enough for two adults.
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Fiber optics with DVR and premium cable service. 60" HD plasma flat screen in gameroom, TV in kitchen, TV in upstairs master bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : 5-Burner new Ducane BBQ with rotisserie provided.
- Deck/Patio : There is huge stamped concrete gated courtyard on the back and side of the house, with a nice glass patio table, large umbrella and four newly padded chairs... plus a bench and a few other chairs.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Peek view of ocean from upstairs guest bedroom.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless high-speed internet service provided. There are no computer, printer or computer supplies provided. Owners suggest guests bring their own laptop. WEP code provided in Guest Guidebook at the house.
- Other Amenities
- Inflatable bed provided for additional sleeping area
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Trained mature dogs allowed with written prior permission of Owners. No cats - due to allergies.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season: $210/weeknight, $235/weekend nt, $1,500/wk, 3-nt min, $4,100/mo.
Spring Break (3/9-4/14): $245/weeknight, $285/weekend nt, $1,775/wk, 4-night min.
Early/Late Summer:(5/25-6/7, 8/17-9/2): $310/nt, $2,150/wk, 4-night min.
Mid-Summer (6/8-8/16): $2,460/wk, 7-night minimum, Fri-Fri
Most major holidays $355/night with 4-night minimum. Email for details!
+10% Transient Occupancy Tax, $175 cleaning fee, $500 refundable security deposit
*DISCOUNTED Tickets purchased in advance for our Guests using Military ID!
*DISCOUNTS for check payments & "last minute" rentals (within 4 wks of arrival)!*
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Aviara
We love the beauty and calming effects of the beaches nearby, and the sunny weather is the best anywhere! We grew up in Southern California and love it here!
The Unique Benefits at this House
This is a fun house with community pool and spa nearby. It’s near the beach, racetrack, parks and so many attractions. The spacious downstairs rooms allow the family to enjoy time together.... and opens into a gated courtyard that's great for kids and pets.
Owner's Map of Aviara
My husband and I are So Cal natives and enjoy managing this vacation rental home, and remodeling and selling homes nearby. We live locally are happy to help our guests enjoy Southern California!
Property Photos
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- House front with locking gated courtyard (doggy not included!) - Carlsbad Vacation Home
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- Gameroom pool table, furnished marble bar and kegerator - Carlsbad Vacation Home
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- Gameroom TV area - 54" HD Plasma Flatscreen - Fiber Optic service - Carlsbad Vacation Home
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- Bright and beautiful downstairs guest bathroom
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- Master bedroom upstairs - new Cal King bed
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- Master bath 12-jets! Fits two adults, marble, granite and glass rain-head shower
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- Master bathroom, granite countertops, waterfall faucets, cherry cabinets
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- Comfy downstairs guestroom - Queen Bed
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- Upstairs guestroom - Queen bed - full bathroom attached - peek oceanview
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- Upstairs guestroom attached full bathroom - convenient!
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- Dining room table seats 12, gas fireplace, linens provided
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- Breakfast Bar - Pass-thru from kitchen to gameroom!
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- Kitchen with TV and passthru breakfast bar to gameroom
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- Breakfast nook in kitchen -- Extends to seat 6 -- Great for kids!
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- Gated, locking courtyard - peek oceanview
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- Community pool and spa - both heated - covered patio w/ tables not shown
Traveler Reviews (35)
Worked well for 10 Adults!
Guest: Wendy
(Topsfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
We stayed at this house in early September for a family reunion. Cyndi worked well with us as we coordinated our stay during the booking process. The large dining table, the pool table and the backyard patio set with the large BBQ were the highlights of the house during our stay. We did many fun activities nearby during the day. Be sure to sign up for LivingSocial.com before your planned trip to get discounted coupons for fun events you may not normally do. The GoCars (at 50% off) were a blast! In the late afternoons we then gathered together for appetizers on the patio and a big family dinner each night. The house worked wonderfully for us. It is spacious and had plenty of room for the aerobeds we needed. We found the kitchen and bathrooms adequately supplied and used many of the beach items. I would recommend this house if you are considering a rental in this CA area.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Lovely get away
Guest: FooFoo
(Palm Springs)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
This lovely home was close to everything, eating areas, Aviara for tennis, beach and more. The home was lovely and adequately clean. An upgrade and organization of kitchen utensils would help. The owner was wonderful and available to us. I would recommended this home to anyone......
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Place to stay!
Guest: Harbour Point
(Tombstone, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
The house is everything the pictures reflect. Its a great location to Sea world, Legoland, the beach is just a short distance. The neighborhood is friendly and a great place to do some walking. We enjoyed our stay very much. The owner is awesome and always easy to reach. I will reccommend this property to all my friends and also plan to stay there again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Nice stay
Guest: bill
(scottsdale)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
We stayed here for 10 days. It was a very nice stay. Nice back patio, HOT BBQ, Lots of space in the house. We used the bike and sand toys that were availible to us in the garage. My kids, who are picky sleepers said the beds were extremly comfortable. All the bathrooms are nicely remodled and very large. We had fun with the pool table and huge entertainment system. Very easy access as it is near I-5. THe house is about 5min away from Moonlight beach.This is our favorite beach and was easy to get to from the house. All in all it was a very nice stay!
Recommended for:Families with young children.
4/7 to 4/10/11 Legoland fun
Guest: Lu
(Fresno)
Date of Stay: 04/07/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
Our Famliy fun at Legoland...It was a perfect house for us..1O of us total. Much better than a hotel and with lots of room...either playing pool,upstairs playing wii or watching TV. How wonderful to have 3 bathrooms, furnished well and very confortable beds.. Great location to Legoland and close to stores and beach. Wished we would have had more time...hope to come back and spend more time.in carlsbad. Cyndi was great to work with,quick response and very helpful...wonderful perk with her being able to purchase discounted legoland tickets. would definitely recommend this home.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Friendly
Guest: Wendy
(Petaluma, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/18/11
Review Submitted: 03/27/11
We stayed in March and the house was perfect. The jacuzzi upstairs was perfect for washing kids hair, it has a pull out spray. The pool table was great for the rainy days. I was able to workout (zumba) in the garage and gave the power stand a try. Cynthia was great during booking, very helpful. I would recommend this house to everyone. This house is centrally located to get to everything. The outlet mall is less than 10 minutes away. The Zoo and Sea World were less than 30 minutes away even with traffic. Joe's Crab Shack in Oceanside was a 10 minute drive. The neighborhood is friendly and safe too.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beach House
Guest: Meshi
(Utah )
Date of Stay: 10/20/10
Review Submitted: 11/12/10
Our family enjoyed staying in this beautiful beach home with our family. We loved being so close to the beach and it was a great in-between place for Sea World as well as Disney Land. Cyndi was wonderful to work with and we appreciated all that she did to make our trip a positive experience. The house has many wonderful rooms and spacious bathrooms that made it really comfortable. We all enjoyed the pool table and it was a favorite with the kids. I definitly recommed this place and will stay there again if we get the opportunity.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Vacation
Guest: Family Vacation Planner
(La Conner WA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10
Review Submitted: 08/31/10
Since my decision to rent this property was based on the positive feedback shown in the "Comments" I feel I need to share my experience. The property was as shown in the photos, the location was fantastic and the owner seemed quite pleasant in our correspondence. I did find a number of things within the house were not as I would have expected. I found the linens and some of the towels were quite worn. In one of the bedrooms, the bed skirt was safety pinned together. There were ants on the kitchen counter. We were warned in the notebook provided us upon our arrival about the possibility. We were extremely clean and had to buy two different ant repellents with the second one finally making a difference. The dishes were mismatched with the plates having many chips. Also there did not seem to be a full set of drinking glasses(a lot of plastic from Legoland though). The potentially wonderful outdoor space had very little usable outdoor furniture. We were disappointed since it really would have been nice to sit outside and enjoy the great weather. We ran out of propane after only using the barbeque two times. The meal we had started we were able to save by grilling it in the oven, but what a hassle! The double garage with one space available to us was not usable. There was so much "stuff" in the garage that some (exercise equipment that was not easy to move) overflowed into the one parking space that was to have been available. Since we had no remote garage door opener I guess it didn't present as much of a problem as it could have. I realize that all of the comments shown have been positive but having rented a number of properties through VRBO I found this one to be quite disappointing. Perhaps my expectations are different than other who rent.
Owner response:There is now a glass patio table, umbrella and four newly padded chairs outside, in addition to other seating. Most of the exercise equipment has been removed from the garage to free up space. Owners will fill the BBQ propane tank when guests empty it or reimburse the cost. Worn dish towels, plates, cups, etc are removed when the cleaning crew or Owners discover them. We do store mountain bikes, exercise equipment, laundry products, beach chairs, a cooler, etc in the garage, but there is room for one car to park. The house is regularly treated to discourage unwanted pests. Please let Owners know if something is not satisfactory and we will do our best to correct the problem!
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Terrific Home!
Guest: Joel
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10
Review Submitted: 08/08/10
This is a very affordable option when vacationing in Carlsbad. The house is very accomodating and the owners are extremely polite and professional. The beach is about a 10 minute bike ride away, and the house is centrally located near other wonderful Carlsbad attractions. I definitely reccommend this house to others looking to rent, and would stay here again.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Terrific Place
Guest: Kelly
(Alexandria,Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10
Review Submitted: 06/22/10
The Shearwaters place was just what we needed. Offered the privacy and comfort of a home AND LOTS OF SPACE for a reasonable price. We had 4 boys ages 5-11 and were able to get in and out of Anaheim, San Diego, and Legoland from this as our home base. All the amenities the listing offered were in place. All quite nice yet family friendly, too. The owner was easy to work with and the contract is straightforward. She was helpful with information and communicated quickly while we were making arrangements. We sure do appreciate the ticket discounts which were used with no trouble at all! We would readily recommend using this property and/or working with this owner.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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