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Dolphin Cottage in Carlsbad Village

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New, private, parking, and central location in the Carlsbad Village.
Room
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dolphin Cottage in Carlsbad Village

Cute, quiet and cozy 1 bedroom unit centrally located in the Carlsbad Village. Due to city restrictions, we are now only allowed 30 plus day rentals only. Full kitchen and bathroom and parking. AC added now for those warm summer days. Walk or bike ride to the shops and restaurants and equally close to the beach. Fully furnished and includes beach cruisers, beach chairs & umbrella's.
Newly remodeled and restored. We live in the front house but you have your own parking and use of the rear cottage. Close to Amtrack Train Station.

Property manager

David McGee

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Barrio, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and GIA Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 13 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vallarta Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Cottage in Carlsbad Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage in Carlsbad Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Cottage in Carlsbad Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Cottage in Carlsbad Village located?

Located in Barrio, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holiday Park and Carlsbad State Beach. Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information and State Street Farmers Market are also within 15 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenda A.

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

Clean and comfortable

Not far from town and the beach. Neighborhood is quiet. Cottage is cute, clean, and comfortable. Owner is friendly and easy to reach. Would stay here again!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

John P.

Very nice and comfortable cottage

Nice and clean well equipped. Close to down town Carlsbad. Would of given it five stars but the parking was tight. Required a three point turn to turn around in the alleyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, cozy and comfortable.

My girls and I had a wonderful stay at the dolphin cottage! It was everything we could have hoped for and more! The beach towels, chairs and umbrella was great! We didn’t have to worry about finding a place to rent them. We would have loved to take the bikes out, but there were only 2 bikes and 3 of us. Thank you to the McGee’s for renting us their beautiful cottage and allowing us to use their beach accessories! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison D., Corte Madera CA

Great little Gem

Cottage was just as described. Clean, complete kitchen, comfy bed and perfect location. Loved the using the two bikes. One was a beach cruiser, no gears and the other like mountain bike. Headed uo to Oceanside and around town. The beach chairs were new and held a lot of our stuff. The beach unbrella was a plus too. Three of us stayed here comfortably, using a single futon in the living room area. The place has air conditioning which was needed as it was hot and no cross ventilation breeze. Would definitely stay here again. Location was great. 10 min walk to town and 20 minute flat walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Senthia A.

Fantastic vacation rental

We had a great vacation with everything we needed for our stay. Easy to reach the owners with any questions, extremely accommodating. Can't wait to make reservations for our next vacation! The cottage location is perfect for parking the car and taking off on foot or bike the whole time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Quaint

Very clean, quiet area, close to Carlsbad Village, owners friendly and helpful!

10/10 Excellent

gillian m.

Cute, pristine and quiet

I throughly enjoyed my stay here recently while attending classes at The Spanish Institute in Carlsbad. The cottage is a stroll from restaurants and the beach on a very quiet lane. I spent a lot of time in the cottage doing homework and can vouch for its comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Kirstin P.

Updated but quaint and cute

Had a great time...the only thing that was bothersome was the motion light outside that went on every ten minutes or so-it made it difficult to sleep-otherwise-amenities were prefect-loved the bathroom and the place is close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mei L., Chicago, IL

Perfect for our Needs

This cute cottage was perfect in many ways for our weekend in Carlsbad. The location was within short driving distant to South Carlsbad beach, where we had a memorial service for my husband’s brother, a CA State lifeguard for 30 years. The cottage is close to restaurants and shops (less than 1/2 mile walk), and the beach. We packed the folding beach chairs in the car the day of the service, but didn’t use them because of the rain. Glad they were available though. The updated interior is beautiful, and the bed is incredibly comfortable. We had some of the best sleep here. The neighborhood is quiet, which we really appreciate. Also appreciated the heater in the bathroom. The only ‘cons’ are—and they are minuscule and minor—we had to supply some toilet paper (just had 1 roll), and soap in the shower. We highly recommend this rental and would love to visit again for a happier reason. Thank you, David and Jackie!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

We love it!

The cottage is very cute, clean, and comfortable. It was perfect for our family of 3. It is in a great location as we could walk to the beach and the village. Jacqui and Dave were helpful while still giving us plenty of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David M.

Super clean, great design all around perfect for our stay

Awesome place, has everything you need. We drove down from Las Vegas and they had chips and salsa (hit the spot and made us feel welcome) in a welcome basket for us. Place is neat and well constructed and leaves no complaints..had beach chairs, umbrella and bicycles to hit the beach. thanks dolphin cottage owners
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Charm and location!

The Dolphin Cottage was small, but charming, spotless and well-stocked. The location is perfect for walking to the village, beach and coaster. Though the cottage faces an alley, the neighborhood is colorfully eclectic and pleasantly quiet. The only suggestion i might make would be a larger coffee table as this is where we spent most of our time when inside, with computer, books, and drinks. The small dining table by the door was where purse, camera, maps, etc. were placed so not much room there for anything else. The kitchen area was well-equipped, appliances new, and basics such as coffee, olive oil, salt and pepper provided. The bikes on-site and quality beach chairs were greatly appreciated! Would definitely recommend this cottage to couples, and we hope to stay there again soon. L. Gonzalez, Chandler, Az.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by David McGee

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My wife and I are Carlsbad residence for over 25 years. Our children are grown and love living in the Village area of Carlsbad.
We love the beach community and ready to share our insights with you.
David and Jackie

Why they chose this property

Unique, newly remodeled and restored. Close to all. Great safe parking. Location is perfect.

What makes this property unique

Full kitchen and bath. Beach stuff for you to use.

Languages:

English, Spanish