Beachfront, 9 unit building plus 2 small hotel rms. All suites face the ocean.
Location: Ocean Villas, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, USA (On the sand, Village of Carlsbad, 10 minutes to Legoland) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-5)
Keywords: Beachfront, Oceanfront, Villas, condo/Apartment with large patio's, with firepits and BBQ's,on the sand, Beach Front,Ocean Front, unobstructed Ocean Views
This beautiful 9 unit beachfront building is located right on the sand within walking distance to the quaint Village of Carlsbad. All of these 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites have beautiful ocean views, large beach front patio's with Fire Pit and BBQ. In addition there are 2 small hotel type rooms that are perfect for the nanny, the mother-in law or just extra guests. These rooms are just a bedroom and a bath, one even has an ocean view.
Carlsbad was picked as one of the "TOP 5 FAMILY BEACH DESTINATION IN THE U.S". by Emily Kaufman "The Travel Mom" on ABC Good Morning America and Outside Magazine's Family Vacations named "CARLSBAD ONE OF 15 BEST BEACHES FOR ACTIVE FAMILIES".
Awake to stunning views and beach activity as dolphins, pelicans, sailboats, and surfers frolic right in front of you. Feel the cool, morning ocean breeze as you step out onto your balcony to welcome just one more great day.
Are you in search of a Fall, Winter or Spring getaway? Why not take advantage of our reduced off-season rates Labor Day to Memorial Day for a most relaxing and memorable vacation on the beach in Carlsbad. Southern California enjoys temperate climate year-round, making any time of year right for a Southern California vacation.
There is no better place to enjoy fall, winter and spring (and summer, too!) than on the sandy beaches of Carlsbad.
These large, non smoking units have great oceanfront balconies. Everything you need for the perfect beach getaway. Full, well-equipped kitchen and newly remodeled features throughout contribute to the comfortable, carefree environment at your beach unit. Granite Fire Pit and Barbecue on your balcony, join your neighbors on the beach, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful, serene environment.
Hop on the Coaster train or Amtrak and you are off to San Clemente or San Diego destinations, each just 30 miles away. The Carlsbad Flower Fields, Legoland, Del Mar Race Track, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Wild animal Park, The Strawberry Fields and much more are within close striking distance.
If you prefer a larger two Bedroom, two bath unit with 1700 sq. ft. of living space and 450 sq. ft. of balcony, see VRBO listing #38747 for information on our Penthouse suite, which should fill your needs perfectly. Also see our VRBO listing #69908 for a luxury 3BR/2BA condominium along the Carlsbad walkway.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Coin operated on premise
- Dryer : coin operated on premise
- Linens Provided : Linens provided, sheets, pillows, towels and some beach towels. No daily maid service. Touch up of new sheet and towels done for those staying longer than a week.
- Garage : Most units have garage parking on the premise
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of off street parking for additional cars. NO PARKING TIME RESTRICTION.
- Beds
- King Bed : Every suite has a king bed, pull out sofa and roll away bed. There are 2 detached hotel type bedroom that can be added to any suite for extra sleeping. These rooms have a king bed, refigerator, microwave,coffee maker, phone and TV. One spare room even has an ocean view.
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable TV is provided. High speed Wireless internet can be purchased for $5 a day or $60 a month this is service is broadband thru the TV Cable
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchens have full size refrigerators, Ovens with stove tops, Dishwashers, Microwaves, toasters and toaster ovens as well as the much needed Coffee maker
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully stocked kitchen, pots, pans, cooking utensils, plates and glasses.. We try to provided everything you might need.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Patio's have their own BBQ and gas Fire pit for enjoying great ocean sunsets and dinners.
- Deck/Patio : Each Ocean front patio has it's own gas Fire Pit and BBQ along with a small table and chairs
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront : You can not be closer to the ocean than at this location. Truly beach front.....The only thing between you and the ocean is the sand and the people walking on the beach.
- Beach View
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet : Broadband Internet (Secure High Speed)is available for rental.
- Other Amenities
- Phone with answering machine and modem hook-up available for rental, Washer and Dryer on property, Plus Roll-out Bed
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : The suites located on street level or lower garage level are handicapped accessible. They are not handicapped equipped
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Suites located on street and lower garage level can be accessed by a wheel chair, these rooms are not handicapped equipped.These rooms have tubs vs showers.
- Kid Friendly : We absolutley love children to enable us to get to know the children we offer treats for those that wash the sand off their feet before entering the building. Treats are also offer to little ones that behave well for their parents. By offering little treats we get to see and visit with the little ones and their parents that are stay with us. WE ARE A FAMILY VACATION RENTAL. We are not a college hang out and we do our best to prevent parties or large gathering. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy their stay.
- Smoking Not Allowed : We have large Ocean front patio's...if someone smokes on the patio with all windows and doors to their suite closed and no one complains then we do not have a problem with someone smoking outside on their patio...but the minute there is a COMPLAINT..... THEN ANY FURTHER SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE Smoking is Never allowed in the suites or in the hallways. If someone checks in and does not want any smoking on the patios then the building becomes totally non smoking. The non smoker has the rights.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Everything in the Carlsbad Village is within walking distance. Park your car for the week and walk everywhere to local Shops and Restaurants. Beach Activities are right in outside your ocean front patio. We are 10 Minutes to the, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad Company Stores (outlet mall) and Legoland, Within 15 Minutes, Aviara Four Seasons Golf and Tennis Resort, Del Mar Race Track and Del Mar Fairgrounds, La Costa Golf and Tennis Resort, Carlsbad Palomar Airport, Oceanside Harbor, Within 30 Minutes, La Jolla, Sea World, Old Town San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Within 40 Minutes, San Diego Airport, Downtown San Diego, Civic Center, Gas Lamp District Coronado Island, Within 60 Minutes, Disneyland, KnottGÇÖs Berry Farm, Long Beach, Mexico
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WINTER.... rental is weekly... monthly... or daily at the last minute
-----1bdr/1bth From $185 to $235 a nite---- Monthly-$3348-$3782...
-----2bdr/bth Sand Suite...from $270-310 daily...$1890 weekly...$4800 monthly
-----Spare bedroom (like hotel rm just bdr/ba) $70-$80 night winter... $135 summer
SUMMER RENTAL....weekly Sat. to Sat. or daily at the last minute.. No monthly
-----1bdr from $2275 weekly...
-----2bdr/2bath ....$3297..
Published rates are based on Cash or check. Rates for Credit cards slightly higher
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Ocean Villas----Beachfront Escape-on the Sand---Oceanfront
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Ocean Villas
This beautiful property has been the home to many happy vacationers for years. We knew this was the right property when we walked in the door. You could feel the joy that been experienced by the many families that had vacationed here for over 20 years. We love the fact that these families have share their treasured vacation memories with us. We treat our guest like they are guest in our home not just renters. We have enjoyed getting to know everyone and watching their families grow year after year. This is a special place for them but a lovely place for us. The joy from them is contagious.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
We are not a party place but a family vacation location or a great romantic get away. Many of our guest have developed long lasting relationships with the other guests in our building. They have remaind friends long after their time with us has ended.
Property Photos
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- Beachfront, 9 unit building plus 2 small hotel rms. All suites face the ocean. - Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA - California Oceanfront Apartment Rental
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- Your firepit enables you to enjoy warm, romantic evenings watching the surf - Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA - California Oceanfront Apartment Rental
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- Patio for the Sand Suites....Every suite has its own firepit and barbeque - Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA - California Oceanfront Apartment Rental
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- Sand Suite,1 bedroom/1 bath
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- Sand Suite bedroom ....King size bed in every suite
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- 2 bedroom/2bath Sand Suite
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- Fully equipped kitchens with ocean views
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- 2 bedroom/2bath Sand Suite master bedroom
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- Catalina,1 bedroom/1 bath...living room, 750 sq. ft.suite
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- Catalina, 1 bedroom/1bath
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- 1 bedroom/1 bath Baja suite, 1100 sq. ft. with 250 sq. ft. Patio
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- Sit down ocean views from all suites
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- Baja one bedroom
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- Baja suite kitchen, fully equipped
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- The fabulous beach in front of Ocean Villas
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- Great fun for the whole family.... and great exercise too..
Traveler Reviews (11)
A wonderful beach escape
Guest: wenlee
(Oakville)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
This is the first time my husband and I used VRBO for renting a vacation spot. We had such a good experience!! The Ocean Villas is a wonderful place to stay. The owners made it very simple and easy for us to rent this spot for just a few last minute nights for us. They were very good about the cleanliness and enjoyment of our stay. We stayed in the Baja - 1 bedroom that was perfect for the two of us. When we walked in the room, we both were thrilled with the beautiful view of the ocean and spacious living room.They were very organized - we were sure everything we needed to know was either in the binder they provided us or little reminders/sign instruction throughout the suite. Unfortunately the weather was cool and we were not able to use the fire pit on the balcony, which we were looking forward to. Although every night we watched a gorgeous sunset and during the day watched all the surfers take to the waves. The beach was never crowded and my husband even watched a pod of dolphins swim by one early morning. The balcony we stayed in was not 100% private but worked fine for us. The location cannot be beat...We ate at Caldo Pomodoro Italian Restaurant which is a family owned Italian restaurant that were very informative about the meals, friendly, fast service and catered to us. We walked for dinner every night and we enjoyed the Sunday villagefest with SO many vendors!! Everyone in Carlsbad are so friendly! We felt very much at home in our little suite and loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. We both agreed we will never rent another hotel again.
Owner response:Wendy and John, Thank you so much for taking your time to write such a lovely review. I can not begin to tell you how much it meant to me to know that you enjoyed your stay. Having such a positive review truly helps our business. Since we are family owned, we take a lot of pride in making sure that we do the best that we possibly can. We sincerely try to make people feel that they are guests in our home, not just strangers on a stop over. We have been so pleased that so many come back year after year and have become our friends... not just guests. I never thought that my retirement years would be so enriched by all the new lovely people that I have been so blessed to meet. I am so very glad that you were able to attend to the Faire..Even though we had a bit of rain we got lots and lots of goodies. I went to the Street Faire with one of our guests and came home with so many wonderful gifts. The Carlsbad Village Faire is the best. I will pass on your kind words to the owners of the Caldo Pomodoro Italian Restaurant, they too will appreciate your wonderful review. Thank you again for your review and I hope that when you come back to the United States that you will once again come to stay with us.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU STAY HERE.
Guest: Dawn
(Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/21/11
WE LOVE OCEAN VILLAS !!! Sitting on the ocean front patio around the fire pits is the best thing ever. The rooms are lovely and it is so pleasing to walk into the rooms. The ocean views take your breath away. The kitchen had everything you could want. I like walking to the restaurants that the owner recommended and found that it was more fun letting someone else make the meals and then bring them back to my patio to enjoy the view. Try the deserts at Pronto's, you won't be disappointed. The brownies are amazing. After we got back home to Arizona we were talking to some friends telling them about this cute little place we found in Carlsbad, we were raving about what a wonderful time we had on our vacation. Our friends asked where we stayed, we were shocked when our friends said that they had been going to our little place for years. They love this place. They said that they had been trying to keep it a secret because they did not want everyone to know about their favorite place and take their spot. Well, I can see why. This is truly a hidden treasure. The owners are amazing and they made us feel so unbelievably welcomed. They had a list of places they recommended for discounts and after a day of shopping we stopped by the office to show off our purchases from a cute clothing shops called Lavender Blue- we got a 10% discount. The owner, Sandra, was so excited that we liked her recommendations. You can really tell the owners try very hard to make sure you have the best stay possible. I felt like I was a guest in their home. Every time I talked to anyone around the building they commented on how much they love it here and they seemed to know the owners personally. They all had such nice things to say about them. It really seemed like a big family. One of the owners just published a book and gave it to us, he even signed it. Were we ever impressed! WOW. These are great people and the place is awesome. WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU STAY HERE.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
An Oceanfront family fun experience.
Guest: Woody
(Seattle area)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
A stellar family getaway!!! This was the easiest vacation ever and it is so due to the fact that everything about the accommodations and the environment exceeded our expectations. The place was immaculately clean and tastefully done in a "At the Beach" theme. At first sight we fell in love with our beach home for a whole 7 days. undoubtedly we will do this again and again!!! Oh yeah, we flew in, what a pleasant surprise to have all the beach things we needed already available, breach towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, etc. This saved us some money for sure!!! Yes! My family and I highly recommend this beautiful place!!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Paradise Found! at Ocean Villas
Guest: RG
(SM, CALIFORNIA 92078)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/06/11
Absolutly stunning. Beach front and caring attenative staff. Clean and did I mention ... beachfront building is located right on the sand within walking distance to the quaint Village of Carlsbad. , large beach front patio's with Fire Pit and BBQ.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Guest: John
(Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/06/10
Review Submitted: 03/05/11
As soon as I walked into my suite I fell in love with this place. What a wonderful getaway. It had everything that was promised. Right on the beach. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. We walked into the village every night for dinner but if I had wanted to cook the kitchen had everything I needed. Best part for me was sitting on the balcony at night by the fire pit with my wife and a glass of wine listening to the ocean. I have booked another trip here in the fall. Cannot wait.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.
We love it here
Guest: Janet
(Scottsdale)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/11
Our whole family rents 3 of the suites plus the little hotel room every year. Each family loves having their own suite with kitchens. Every night we take turns hosting the family dinners in the different rooms. One room is for singing, one for playing games and one for just sitting around and talking. Our younger married children enjoy coming with us cause they can afford the hotel room and yet have their own privacy. This is the cutest beach hide- away and we love it here. Lots and lots of wonderful family memories. Our children grew up vacationing in this building and now they are bringing their children to start their own traditions. We would not go anywhere else. This is a very special place and we absolutley love it. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND the penthouse and the one bedroom suites.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Right on the beach!
Guest: Brian
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 05/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/10
Perfect location, my room was two floors above the sand! Lots of privacy, amazing views, perfect place to stay. I will be back for sure. Right on the beach, walk into town, never used my car while I was there.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
This Property Is AMAZING!!!
Guest: Matt
(Inland Empire, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/10
What a prize for me and my family! I have been staying at this location, in almost every room for over 10 years and it only gets better each visit. The staff are incredible and completely at your service. The accommodations in each room make you feel like you are at home on the beach, only an interior decorator has invaded and made it better. You want for nothing and you never want to leave. Amazing to me that someone would actually ever complain about their stay here. Maybe they just like to complain...
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Simply Perfect...
Guest: Norm
(Naples, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/10
This by far is the best place in Carlsbad to stay while on your vacation. It doesn't matter what time of year you visit. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff was second-to-none. Highly recommended; I wouldn't stay anywhere else in North County!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Great Place to be
Guest: kzee
(Phx, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/06/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
Wow - unfortunate experience and too bad you gave this place such a bad rap. We have been staying in a unit for the past 10-12 years, for two weeks every year, even before the current owners. Everyone has been very respectful of the privacy of others and the sound as well. Looking at when you were there, maybe there were some recent graduates or something, because what you describe is certainly not the norm! The owners, Sandra and Bill, are wonderful to deal with and have really spruced the place up. They are constantly putting in new and improved amenities. You are on the beach from every aspect of your visit. Once you get there and 'lay in your supplies,' you can walk to many restaurants, stores, etc. Totally relaxing. There are fire pits and bar b ques on the deck as well as lounge chairs and regular chairs to enjoy the views and the water. Can't think of anywhere I'd rather be! Hope you have an opportunity to try it again...Only problem I have is this website that won't let me enter a future date of arrival...
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.
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