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Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach

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Deck view on cliff
Living area
King Bed in Master
2 Twins in main house guest bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom Main House

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach

RNTL-028963-2023
Secluded Cottage on the Pacific Ocean situated on the cliff in Encinitas.
New owner and updated Spring 2022!
3 Night Minimum - Holiday's 4 night minimum
This secluded cottage are situated on a cliff with breathtakingly beautiful views and sounds of the ocean. Imagine sitting in this home or on the patio watching the dolphins play in the waves. Away from the rest of the world, you can relax in this two-bedroom, one-bathroom home that sleeps 4 and has a private lush garden and yard to enjoy. You can prepare your meals in the kitchen and dine with beautiful ocean views or you can experience the vibrant and eclectic city of Encinitas where there are numerous restaurants and shops to indulge in. Beach access is merely 2 blocks away if you want to take a dip in the water at Moonlight Beach. Beach rentals and concessions at Moonlight beach available spring and summer . This cottage is sure to become a preferred vacation spot for you and your family as you experience the peace, tranquility, and happiness that it offers.

IMPORTANT - Our properties are protected by SUPERHOG. Please note that once you have booked, you will be directed to SUPERHOG to verify yourself. Please make sure this is completed within 3 days of booking and before check in.

Outside camara's at gate and on deck

No Pets Please

• Master - king bed – Sleeps 2
• Guest bedroom - 2 twins – Sleeps 2
• Full bath with standing shower
• Outside shower
• Gas fireplace is heating for the whole house
• Air Conditioning
• 50” TV in the living room
• Cable TV
• Wifi Internet
• Gas stove and oven
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Keurig Coffee Maker

​​​​​​​Special Places to see:
Moonlight Beach - 3 block north
Swami's Beach
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - No matter what your religion you will love these well maintained lush gardens. The center is high on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The landscaping and setting are amazing with many areas to rest and reflect. Take an adventure on one of the paths to see the gardens, the ocean, and to find a place of tranquility.
Leucadia Surf School - at Moonlight Beach. All equipment, surfboard, and a wet suit are included. They specialize in first-time or near first-time beginners. The Surf Camp is at North Moonlight Beach in the summer and surfing lessons are year-round. They are licensed, insured, and have a city beach permit.
San Diego Botanic Garden - Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation's largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest, all within 37 acres. Located 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, fire-safe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Encinitas

Located in Downtown Encinitas, a neighborhood in Encinitas, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Del Mar Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Torrey Pines Golf Course. LEGOLAND® California and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching, surfing/body boarding, and golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • I Street Viewpoint - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Encinitas Surfboards - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puntamar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Herb & Sea - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach on May 26, 2026 start from $786, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cliffside Cottage 3 blocks from Food Shopping and Moonlight Beach located?

Located in Downtown Encinitas, this beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and I Street Viewpoint. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Encinitas Surfboards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a perfect stay - great location, incredible view, so relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect spot! An absolutely gorgeous view and just a couple of blocks to the restaurants and shops. It was a wonderful few days in Encinitas!The kitchen was well stocked with all of the essentials. We usually had breakfast “at home” and ate out for lunch and dinner. The beds were quite comfortable and sheets were of decent quality. Our favorite spot was sitting on the deck and just watching the surf and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jeff c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s great location and privacy. Needs bbq and beach chairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have asked for a better place!! The views are unbeatable and you can walk to everything! Big TV, great AC, huge shower, comfy couches, king bed, plenty of porch furniture, A! We will definitely return in the future. This house is well worth the very reasonable price. And we had nice and easy conversation with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this location to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

Loved the property - great views and walkable to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Really fun location with the best view. Beach access super close and walking distance to several amazing restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Lovely place to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean view and the sound of the surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, great manager!

Gorgeous view, beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicolette P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location and views are excellent. The cleanliness and attention to detail were subpar for the price that’s charged. The outdoor shower was very dirty and littered with trash, the window coverings had layers of dust, most of the plates in the kitchen were chipped.. the list goes on but I’ll stop there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the property manager was responsive/helpful after checkin (some challenges with communication prior to checkin).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Beachfront Property

We were within walking distance to everything. The house and casita were perfect for my 15 & 17 year old sons to get some space from each other. The kitchen was well stocked, and the living spaces were comfortable and fun to hang out in…and the weather was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Encinitas

Location is as good as it gets in Encinitas - walkable to anything and a spectacular oceanfront view of the bluff. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-stocked. The cleaning service did however not check the refrigerator and we had to throw out the last visitor’s leftover sushi and fruit salad. The converted garage apartment is well-appointed and private but the bathroom is scaled for children. None of these mild complaints would keep me from rating this place as great and we would happily rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachy birthday

My family and a few friends stayed for a week, and it was glorious! The house was sparkling clean and well stocked with sheets and many many towels. Kitchen was very workable, with an abundance of appliances. The non-stick pans were pretty scuffed up and needed replacing, otherwise it was well stocked. Beds were extremely comfy. Everybody slept well. Some of the appointments in the casita were less than great. Sheets were torn, and the ikea dresser was in shambles. We made good use of the outdoor shower. It was a flight to find a children’s bucket and beach shovels— would have been nice to have a boogie board or two at the property. The week was an absolute dream and we would love to come back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Becca K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful spot! Might be best for those without kids.

Overall, we had a great time staying here. The view from the deck can’t be beat, and we spent a lot of time outside overlooking the ocean when we weren’t out at the beach. The beds were comfy, it was nice to have AC, and we could walk to downtown easily. It’s summer and with the doors open, ants kind of took over the property in the doorways and kitchen. I think for the kind of price tag on this property, this would have been sprayed for by a pest company and under control.A few things to consider for people who are staying here with kids — D street beach access is closed, so it was not very easy carrying all beach stuff down to moonlight with kids in tow. I wish that had been communicated by the property management company. The TV didn’t work, which we would have liked to have the option for, and there were a few things in the home that were not kid-friendly. A few marble side tables that are not bolstered to their base - one fell off and almost hit my 3 year old. It was about 30 lbs - so I’d recommend furniture that is totally kid friendly if this is going to be advertised for families. We did have a great time, but given these issues and the price tag, I likely won’t book this place again for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matt C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views, inside of home and casita need deep cleaning

Fantastic location with walkability to several shops, restaurants and the beach of course. The deck was the highlight of the weeklong visit. Sweeping ocean and beach views in a quiet neighborhood was very much enjoyed by our group. Upon arrival we discovered the home had not been vacuumed of the food crumbs and pet hair (?) from prior occupant, some bedding had blood and hair on it indicating the sheets had not been changed. ALL ceiling fans were coated in dirt. Cobwebs throughout the casita. Dirty laundry in the drawers in the primary bedroom. Wad of hair and dried contact lens on bathroom floor in main building...the list goes on. After cleaning the fans, cobwebs, changing sheets, and wiping the crumbs and debris out of the kitchen drawers we settled in to try to enjoy the week. The casita has a strong urine odor at all times. The bleach smell on arrival faded to reveal the urine smell. We did complain to the host and they offered to have it cleaned on day two but we were already settled. A cleaning person showed up on day two at 9am on the patio UNANNOUNCED. Scared the daylights out of us! He was very pleasant and took the dirty sheets and clothing (underwear and socks) left by the prior occupant. On day three we left our teens to sleep in the casita. The gate was locked and without any notice the landscapers showed up for about an hour- inside the locked gate and we had left the main house unlocked for our teens to get into the kitchen. Not very secure feeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at the Cliffside Cottage! The home is very clean and comfortable with the most amazing view of the ocean. It’s location is perfect to be able to walk to the many restaurants, stores, etc. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely adore this property and have stayed here before. Absolute best view and also has a nice grassy area in the back yard! It’s cozy and quaint!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reginald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything and more.

The house had everything we needed and the view was spectacular. We thought there might be a lot of neighborhood traffic and noise, but that did not prove to be the case. Both units were very clean. It was also convenient to be within walking distance of downtown Encinitas. Cindy was very accommodating. We would stay there again and recommended to others.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Just What We Needed!

We needed a place to relax for a week that was near the beach and within walking distance of restaurants - this house did not disappoint! While it is older than many of the properties around it, and it doesn’t have top-of-the-line features, the house is nonetheless very charming with an outstanding view of the ocean; we made good use of the deck every single day. The garden between the main house and the guest house has a lovely fountain that only my added to the overall sense of calm. The guest house didn’t have the same appeal as the main house, but my teenage daughter was perfectly happy as staying there as it was quiet and gave her a chance to escape the rest of us ;). Also, there are bunnies! We saw one two nights ago at twilight nibbling on the grass for about an hour.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pictures of Property Furnishings are nicer than actual furniture

Reminiscent of a property one would find at a beach cottage in Mexico.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pacific Retreat

This cottage was the perfect place for us to use as a base camp for surfing San Diego and Orange Counties. It is charming and the location is central to all Encinitas has to offer, with short drive to Cardiff and Solana. Sunset evening dinners on the cliff were breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Beach Vacation

We rented this beautiful beach cottage and loved every minute of it. Excellent beach access, spacious enough for 5 adults, and the most stunning ocean views. I can’t wait to come back!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not all it's cracked up to be

This house stopped being charming about 10 years ago. Now it's just old and dilapidated. Dirty curtains, rugs, pillows, and bedskirts, I was not happy with the cleanliness. The bathroom rug needed to be tossed in the trash. There were broken cabinets and blinds (that also did not cover the entire window in the master bedroom), ants in the kitchen, and dust and cobwebs on the light fixtures and on all the random decorations, and no light blocking curtains whatsoever. Be prepared to be up with the sun. After the initial cleaning supply smell wore off, the casita reeked of urine. The futon in the casita was also filthy and covered with hair and lint. The bright side: clean, fresh linens and towels, nice shower in the main (only) bathroom in the main house, and great location to the beach and restaurants. But renter, beware. I would not rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a View

What a fantastic home, everything you would need was there, plenty of beach stuff, towels, beautiful yard and what a view. Cindy was amazing to work with. Would stay here over and over. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special Week

location,location, location - on the ocean, close to shops, close to beach. a classic beach chalet, rustic but nice, nicely decorated and comfortable. The Lanam Family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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