Family Retreat-Beach Oasis: 6 bedrooms, large Yard/garden,

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A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, a dishwasher, and a view of the outdoors.
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A modern living room with a foosball table, a dining area with a round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a large window.
A dining area with a round table, upholstered chairs, a vase with flowers, a ceiling light fixture, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holiday Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Main Level Queen Bedroom # 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Queen Bedroom # 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Kids Bunk Bedroom # 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Kids Fun room/Bunk Bedroom # 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Master King Bedroom # 5

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom # 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Kids Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Olde Carlsbad, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Carlsbad Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Holiday Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 8 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vallarta Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ampm - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat-Beach Oasis: 6 bedrooms, large Yard/garden, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Family Retreat-Beach Oasis: 6 bedrooms, large Yard/garden,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat-Beach Oasis: 6 bedrooms, large Yard/garden,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat-Beach Oasis: 6 bedrooms, large Yard/garden,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat-Beach Oasis: 6 bedrooms, large Yard/garden, located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Carlsbad Lagoon, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and GIA Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent time and the house was great!! Host was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. The place accommodated our large family perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2025
I found a diaper under the bed. Thankfully and unused one. We appreciate the stay. Enjoy those grandkids!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The kitchen was stocked with all the things we would need. We especially liked the treasure trove of board games, the beach equipment we could use, and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Chicken House

This property was perfect for our large family get together. The layout was perfect and there are plenty of things to keep you entertained at the house before you even make it down to the beach. The property was clean, well stocked, and the owners were super responsive to questions and requests. We loved it and maybe we’ll be back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time in Carlsbad

Check-in was unclear, but eventually cleared up with a neighbor's help. Home was welcoming and very comfortable for our extended family. Very well stocked home and owners made a point of checking in periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. Excellent location in a quiet and safe community.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for a Family

We had a wonderful experience at Kim's place. Check-in was a breeze. The kitchen is very well stocked and there is plenty of seating for large groups. The bunk beds are perfect for multiple children and of course the playset and trampoline were wonderful to have to keep the kids occupied. The chickens were a lot of fun and the kids enjoyed feeding them. We will definitely be back for our next beach trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the great review. We loved having your group. The chickens especially. And again thank you for leaving the house so clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home, great location

This home was a soft landing for our family, and felt a little like home, but better. The hosts were extremely responsive to any questions or needs we had, and we had plenty of room to spread out. All the available games and activities helped make the week enjoyable for the adults as there was plenty to occupy the young kiddos during downtime. And when we decided to get out to the beach or Legoland, the access was primo. It was an all around great place to make some precious family memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home fit the needs of our family of 13 perfectly. It is spacious, clean and well appointed. The kitchen especially was a bonus. We ate many meals in and had absolutely everything we could have needed for our large group. Their are many table games and beach towels, etc., available to use as well. The chickens laid every day and our grandkids had a blast gathering them. I had a few occasional questions between booking the property and our stay. Kim was always prompt with an answer. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house in a nice neighborhood. It was very clean and had everything we needed and more. During our 1-week stay, we visited the beach twice (less than 2 miles away), Legoland and Sea World. We enjoyed the large house to hold our kids and grandkids. The grandkids loved the backyard. Our small challenges were that check-in and wifi were different than the automated message described and 1 bedroom had a different bed configuration than shown on the VRBO site. Fortunately the host responded promptly when notified. The correct wifi can be found in the binder at the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for large family and kids!

Our extended family of 12 had an excellent stay over the Christmas holiday. We have twin 3 year olds and they just loved it - their laughter playing outside filled our holiday and brought so much joy...from (a very safe) trampoline to the tetherball to the play structure, they were outside daily. The home also had lots of games and toys available for us to use.The home was perfect for our large group, accommodating all of us for dinner and with sleeping accommodations. The home is conveniently located to shopping and downtown Carlsbad.Staying in the home over Christmas, Kimberly was so accommodating and she provided a Christmas tree for our family celebration. We loved having the tree!!We would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Family Home

This is a nice family home that suited our group well. The kitchen was lovely and well-equipped. Many beach items were provided for our 3 and 7 year old grandchildren. They made daily use of the trampoline but could not play in the playhouse because of all the spider webs. The rooms and bathrooms were clean but my daughter and I did have to clean the outside furniture to be able to use it. After we did we loved sitting outside to enjoy our morning coffee, watch the wee ones jumping on the trampoline and then later eating dinner outside on the lighted patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carlsbad-Oceanside visit

The home is much larger than the looks of the pictures. We were very impressed with the layout of the kitchen and main eating area. Where we spent most of the time. Eating, talking and game playing. It was more of a reunion. Some, the last time we meey was 2000 timeframe. Six bedrooms and thee bathrooms was a plus, and there is an outside shower to rinse off for those who made a plunge into the ocean at Carlsbad beach. There is a propane grill, very clean on the patio, but we didn't get a chance to use it. There are three big screen TVs, the only one used for this trip was in the bunk room. You are able to park your vehicle in the garage. There is a VONS and Starbucks minutes away (you can walk there in about 15 minutes). There is a COSTCO nearby, off of Palomar Airport Road with a gas station. Carlsbad Village has some nice shops and eateries.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for us! We really enjoyed the big kitchen and the backyard which my grandkids loved. It was a great location as well . Easy access to the beach and downtown Carlsbad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2026
This makes me so happy. We love bringing families together. We would love to host you again. Safe travels home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house

The house was accurately described in the listing. Kim was responsive to all questions. The house has a casual and relaxed feel. I can’t cheer loudly enough for the fabulous outdoor play areas. Our 5 to 7 year old grandchildren (4) played endlessly. The large indoor and outdoor eating areas were great for the ten of us. Heads up on the bathroom situation. The one ground floor bathroom is on the smaller size. We really loved our 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This house, property and location worked great for us. We had 11 people. My 3 sons, their spouses and 4 grandkids, who range in age 17-25. The kitchen is well equipped with pots, pans cooking utensils Everything we needed to prepare a meal. The back yard was very nice. Basketball hoop was used daily! Loved having morning coffee on patio and we had several meals on patio too. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful area. Close to grocery store too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best rental in Carlsbad!!

My family had the very best experience staying at this home. We absolutely loved the home. It is just a short drive to the beach, more than enough room for our family of 9 and everything needed was included. The home has beach towels, beach chairs, paddle board, body board and surf boards. It also has every thing you can ask for entertainment wise. It has several TVs, a trampoline, swing set with slide, bbq grill and plenty of room for outdoor dining. It was hard convincing my kids to go to the beach because they had so much fun at the home. Throw in all this with the bonus of getting fresh eggs daily from the chickens and our vacation stay was unparalleled. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing home with us! We look forward to returning next year as well. If you are considering renting this property, DO IT! You will not regret it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation home

This home was perfect for our 6 adults and 4 children ages 1-5. We were thrilled with the space and incredible amenities. Kimberly was over-the-top responsive and accommodating. We spent much of our days at the beach with each family coming back during the days for various nap times. It worked so well because the outdoor playground, trampoline and tether ball, basketball and yard provided complete entertainment for the older kids. This home raised the bar for our perfect vacation home with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
So glad you found us and you were able to make this trip happen! As we travel with kids we know what about s helpful to have! Gotta keep them entertained. Such a nice review. And thank you for all the laundry to did; I’m usually waiting around for loads to dry! You saved me so much time. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carlsbad CA 6 Bedroom, 11 people

This property was the key to arranging a family reunion. There was 95 year old matriarch, 3 couples, and 4 children aged 5 to 11. We went to Legoland, San Diego Zoo, community pool, and beach in Oceanside. We served dinner for 17 at the house one night and were able to arrange dinners for 17 at Benihana and at Campfire, a local restaurant in Carlsbad that was excellent. The children loved the trampoline and playground slide on the property. When we arrived, we noticed a couple of loose door handles and a disengaged cabinet hinge. The property manager came on a Sunday to fix what he could and returned on Monday to finish the job. On the negative side (not much) there was the grill brush, which needed a good cleaning or replacement. We notified owner of this when we left, and she promised to take care of it. Although the house technically had 6 bedrooms, at least one of them (ours, of course), had very limited drawer space and no closet. It was not good living out of suitcases. The room badly needs an upgrade. Overall, everyone had a great time. Our grandkids say they want to return. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic beach vacation

We had an amazing time at this house. It was our annual family get together with many different families including 7 kids (ages 0-5 years). Everyone had a great time and truly loved the house! It was perfect for kids, with an outdoor play structure and trampoline to play on and a big backyard space. Great outdoor table, we ate every lunch and dinner there. It was wonderful to be able to get the whole family together. The house is fantastic, beautiful in a great neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac, and very close to the beach and Legoland, and the local grocery store which was very useful. Lots of beds made it easy to find a good sleeping arrangement. The house even had books, toys, games, and movies which the kids loved. There were several times when the kids didn't even want to go to the beach, they just wanted to stay and play at the house! We have rented many different vacation homes for our group over the years in many different places all across the country. This was clearly the best one we have ever stayed in. We would definitely come back here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway with Grandchildren

This property exceeded our expectations. We spent a week here and this home had a fully stocked kitchen including a rolling pin! We cooked most of our meals there as our younger grandchildren are hard to deal with at restaurants and we prefer to eat at home. The Grandkids loved all the toys, dolls, slide, swing, trampoline and all the other goodies that were available for them to play outside. It was so relaxing lounging in the yard and watching them play. The home was comfortable, clean and had more than enough sleeping areas for the 9 of us. We also appreciated the fact that when we had a problem we could call the owners and get immediate assistance. Kim and Ben were great to work with. We loved that the home was close to grocery stores, Costco, and beach. We have already recommended this home to a few of our friends who are planning family get togethers. This is by far the best family friendly VRBO rental we have stayed at with our Grandchildren and rest of the family. we hope to get back there soon. Thank you Ben and Kim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time

We had 10 people stay at this property (including 4 small children). We all had plenty of room and never felt over crowded. The backyard was wonderful for the kids to play. The owners were great in letting us use beach equipment in their garage and their kitchen was fully stocked with all the things you need to cook with. The house is the owner’s full time residence so we were not able to access closets. Hanging racks were provided in the bedrooms, but we didn’t realize that ahead of time and did not bring hangers. One of the owners needed to access his house during our stay to mow the lawn and change door codes. It was a bit unexpected, but he tried to be fast and stay out of the way. Kim was great in providing a list of things to do in the area and activities for July 4th. All in all, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best rental house!!!

This house was better than we could have ever imagined. So much for kids to do there, they never got bored. Kim was so nice and helpful. House was well stocked with stuff for beach. Kitchen had everything we needed to include spices for cooking. House was clean and spacious. So comfortable and fully equipped with games and things to do. It was so close to the beach. Great house for entertaining and for large groups. We look forward to renting it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you! We always love when people have a great time in our favorite part of the world. Thank you for all the laundry you did and folded. That was so helpful. Best 0f luck and health to your Family!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice Stay

We had 3 young children and 6 adults and I appreciate how the house was nice, clean and they didn't have a bunch of knickknacks around for the kids to get into. They did have children's toys and the back yard children's play yard was a blessing. We loved just sitting and relaxing in the patio watching all the butterflies and humming birds. The kitchen is brand new and we made many family meals there with no problems. Beds were very comfortable and the house being 2 levels was very quite (You couldn't hear anything in t he other rooms). Great location with the grocery store around the corner and the beach 1.5 miles away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house. Clean, Big, and great location

Kim was awesome. She was very promt with replies to all my questions. This property is very nice with all the upgrades inside. Great kitchen and plenty of space for families. The house was very clean which makes it easy to get comfy in a new place. Located close to everything you would want beach, shopping, and great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
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