4Surfers+Dogs +Families

Overall, a good experience. House looked better in the pictures. Located in a neighborhood and we liked that. Corner is pretty busy, even though it is residential. With that said, there is more than enough room in the fenced in areas if you have littles, so you won't have to worry about that. We did not feel like noise was an issue at all. FYI, no microwave, so plan accordingly. Otherwise, kitchen was good for our needs. Bathroom was big, but use the fan for ventilation. Bedrooms were fine. Beds were only so/so...IKEA type. For us, we didn't feel like it was easily walkable to the village. We just drove down instead. Depends on what you find "walkable." We LOVED the Carlsbad beaches. Thought they were the best surfing beaches for a family in the area. Would highly suggest So Cal Surf Lessons (Rusty, Billy & Jason). We are newbie surfers and they were absolutely wonderful. We liked the size of the house. Felt that we could spread out a bit. We ate outside on porch everyday. Also, the washer/dryer option was great! You don't have to overpack. If you can't afford a place directly on the beach, but still want to be close enough, this is a nice option. Owner was excellent at responding and so was the management company. Really good customer service. One note it that we liked the lock on the front door, but we did not like the lock on the sliding glass door. I would suggest finding another option/charlie bar, etc.

We stayed here for just over two weeks with our dog as transitional housing following an overseas move. It was just what we needed-- a quiet and safe refuge while we recovered from jet lag, looked for housing, and got re-established. The yard was perfect for our anxious dog (though we learned he hates walking on wood chips!) The location was perfect, with the 5, Carlsbad Village, awesome beaches, stores, and more closeby! I am deducting a star because this place needs a few minor improvements (better stocked kitchen equipment-- like a cutting board; a door sweep to keep the lizards out, etc), then it will be a truly stellar rental. Highly recommend.