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Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum.
Holiday home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with private pool and kitchen
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 9 3000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Encinitas, CA
- Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens15 min walk
- Place, Moonlight State Beach3 min drive
- Place, San Diego Botanic Garden3 min drive
- Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Ocean View 4bd, 3 ba home with pool/spa in Cardiff by the Sea-10 day minimum.
We rent our home to 2 visitors each Summer. You will be staying in a home as opposed to a 'rental'. You will have a complete collection of plates, pots, pans etc. You also won't have to worry about every little condiment like salt, pepper, flour, sugar, oil etc. While you are staying here, we are off doing the same as you...enjoying Summer somewhere else.
We do have 2 cats that live on the property during your stay. (They are fed by the neighbors if you don't want to. We will pay you $125/week to feed them) Your children will love Honey Bee. You will likely never see Ranger except at feeding time. However, they will get into the house no matter what you do, even if you hate cats. If you have cat allergies or don't care for cats, we ask that you spare yourself this discomfort and look elsewhere. They can't be kept outside. One visitor tried and was thoroughly frustrated. We don't want this for any of our guests. We also have 2 dogs but they will be with us.
Our family friendly home is perfect for a summer vacation. Popular beaches(Swami's and Pipes) are within a half mile for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. Have little ones? Moonlight Beach with its playground, lifeguard station, bathrooms and food vendors is 5 minutes away.
Want to stay home? The backyard has a pool, spa, lawn and basketball court. The pool area(secured by fence and self-latching gate) has loungers, chairs and a separate deck with bbq,stove, small fridge and sink for dining, along with a gas fire-pit for sitting around at night.
Inside the home we have one master suite, one guest suite(upstairs) with bath and two kid rooms that share a bath. One sofa collapses into a bed. Bedrooms have full linens, pillows etc. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner soap and tp.
The house is two stories and the kitchen, living room and dining room are upstairs to take in the view of the Pacific Ocean. The bi-fold doors off the living room open up to the large 2nd story ocean view deck that has a comfortable sofa and chairs and for enjoying the view. These doors can be left open to capture the cooling sea breezes.
The upper deck has a Weber Genesis gas grill but if you are into something more sporting, we do have a Weber kettle(with charcoal, chunk wood, and chimney starter) for those inclined to bbq.
The open kitchen comes with a full compliment of dishes, pots, pans, cutlery etc. We also provide paper towels, sponges, spices, condiments, oil etc. With 2 ovens, convection and air fry, along with a stove top view that faces the ocean horizon, the Chef doesn't have to miss out on a thing.
Music fans have indoor and outdoor speakers. An aux cord and/or Bluetooth is waiting for you and your digital device. Please keep in mind that we have terrific neighbors who work in the morning. We would like to remain on good terms with them. They expect to hear noise but please be considerate. We also have a big screen TV with cable. Wifi on site.
Vons and Rite-Aid are just around the corner, however Sprouts, Lazy Acres, Trader Joe's, and everyone's favorite, Seaside Market are a short drive away.
Cardiff by the Sea is in North San Diego County which means you are within 30 minutes of the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park(a family favorite), Sea World, Petco Park(for baseball fans), Legoland(10 minutes) north.
Disneyland is 1 hour north and Tijuana is 40 minutes south. Julian(up in the mountains) is one hour east. If it is cold and foggy at the beach, the Cuyamaca Mountains and the Laguna Mountains are usually quite pleasant(1 hour and change east)
Pool/jacuzzi service and landscaping come by once per week.
A small vegetable garden may have veggies ready for you. Please harvest and enjoy! Ditto for the fruit trees though the citrus will likely be out of season.
We set out 2 beach chairs and an umbrella should you need them. We also provide a State Parking Pass for lots at Cardiff Reef, Seaside, San Elijo etc. Please don't lose it.
Driveway has room for two cars to park and two more if you don't mind being blocked in.
Trash pick-up is on Friday. Please roll cans out to the street.
We do have 2 cats that live on the property during your stay. (They are fed by the neighbors if you don't want to. We will pay you $125/week to feed them) Your children will love Honey Bee. You will likely never see Ranger except at feeding time. However, they will get into the house no matter what you do, even if you hate cats. If you have cat allergies or don't care for cats, we ask that you spare yourself this discomfort and look elsewhere. They can't be kept outside. One visitor tried and was thoroughly frustrated. We don't want this for any of our guests. We also have 2 dogs but they will be with us.
Our family friendly home is perfect for a summer vacation. Popular beaches(Swami's and Pipes) are within a half mile for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. Have little ones? Moonlight Beach with its playground, lifeguard station, bathrooms and food vendors is 5 minutes away.
Want to stay home? The backyard has a pool, spa, lawn and basketball court. The pool area(secured by fence and self-latching gate) has loungers, chairs and a separate deck with bbq,stove, small fridge and sink for dining, along with a gas fire-pit for sitting around at night.
Inside the home we have one master suite, one guest suite(upstairs) with bath and two kid rooms that share a bath. One sofa collapses into a bed. Bedrooms have full linens, pillows etc. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner soap and tp.
The house is two stories and the kitchen, living room and dining room are upstairs to take in the view of the Pacific Ocean. The bi-fold doors off the living room open up to the large 2nd story ocean view deck that has a comfortable sofa and chairs and for enjoying the view. These doors can be left open to capture the cooling sea breezes.
The upper deck has a Weber Genesis gas grill but if you are into something more sporting, we do have a Weber kettle(with charcoal, chunk wood, and chimney starter) for those inclined to bbq.
The open kitchen comes with a full compliment of dishes, pots, pans, cutlery etc. We also provide paper towels, sponges, spices, condiments, oil etc. With 2 ovens, convection and air fry, along with a stove top view that faces the ocean horizon, the Chef doesn't have to miss out on a thing.
Music fans have indoor and outdoor speakers. An aux cord and/or Bluetooth is waiting for you and your digital device. Please keep in mind that we have terrific neighbors who work in the morning. We would like to remain on good terms with them. They expect to hear noise but please be considerate. We also have a big screen TV with cable. Wifi on site.
Vons and Rite-Aid are just around the corner, however Sprouts, Lazy Acres, Trader Joe's, and everyone's favorite, Seaside Market are a short drive away.
Cardiff by the Sea is in North San Diego County which means you are within 30 minutes of the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park(a family favorite), Sea World, Petco Park(for baseball fans), Legoland(10 minutes) north.
Disneyland is 1 hour north and Tijuana is 40 minutes south. Julian(up in the mountains) is one hour east. If it is cold and foggy at the beach, the Cuyamaca Mountains and the Laguna Mountains are usually quite pleasant(1 hour and change east)
Pool/jacuzzi service and landscaping come by once per week.
A small vegetable garden may have veggies ready for you. Please harvest and enjoy! Ditto for the fruit trees though the citrus will likely be out of season.
We set out 2 beach chairs and an umbrella should you need them. We also provide a State Parking Pass for lots at Cardiff Reef, Seaside, San Elijo etc. Please don't lose it.
Driveway has room for two cars to park and two more if you don't mind being blocked in.
Trash pick-up is on Friday. Please roll cans out to the street.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool with self-latching gate, spa has a strap
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is in the mountains. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting.
Encinitas, CA
What's nearby
- Encinitas Community Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Self Realization Fellowship - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Carl's Jr. - 12 min walk
- Sushi Lounge Encinitas - 10 min walk
- Waverly - 18 min walk
- Encinitas Fish Shop - 17 min walk
- Plant Power Fast Food - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Steve K Davis

We are a family of four with 2 dogs and 2 cats. At the urging of our friends in Leucadia, they recommended we check out North County before buying down in Point Loma many moons ago. We thank them often, even hosted their wedding here.
While you are here we will be visiting family in Los Angeles or the Bay Area or off camping in Mexico, Big Sur etc. The photo above is titled "Rising Moon Over BBQ" taken by my daughter along the Central Desert Coast of Mexico.
While you are here we will be visiting family in Los Angeles or the Bay Area or off camping in Mexico, Big Sur etc. The photo above is titled "Rising Moon Over BBQ" taken by my daughter along the Central Desert Coast of Mexico.
Why they chose this property
Both our parents thought we were crazy to buy this property in 1998. We thought they were crazy to think we were crazy. With 1/3 of an acre and an ocean view we knew we had potential in our hands. It took a few years and some convincing to build an 'upside down' house with the living area upstairs and bedrooms downstairs People thought I was crazy then too! Most would agree now it would be crazy to have done it the 'normal' way.
The home was built to withstand kids and visiting family. It has held up well. Unless you count the dogs. Kirby lliked to chew things, sofas, doors, even drywall. We had our very own Marley. He made it to 13 and has moved on now, yet the house still stands.
One other note: the home has a mid-level entry. With entertaining and living upstairs this made sense to me. Three architects said I was crazy. I didn't want my guests to walk down stairs from the street only to turn around and walk up stairs to the 2nd floor. I hope you will agree that fewer stairs is better. I think you will agree, crazy would have been to listen to those 3 architects.
The home was built to withstand kids and visiting family. It has held up well. Unless you count the dogs. Kirby lliked to chew things, sofas, doors, even drywall. We had our very own Marley. He made it to 13 and has moved on now, yet the house still stands.
One other note: the home has a mid-level entry. With entertaining and living upstairs this made sense to me. Three architects said I was crazy. I didn't want my guests to walk down stairs from the street only to turn around and walk up stairs to the 2nd floor. I hope you will agree that fewer stairs is better. I think you will agree, crazy would have been to listen to those 3 architects.
What makes this property unique
The Pacific Ocean! No neighbors to the far west. My wife loves it, if only to look at it most days. She loves to swim in the ocean but most days that isn't always possible. Just having it nearby and in view brings her great peace of mind. Sometimes we just sit quietly on the deck and look west.
At our lowest points in the old home, we'd climb up a ladder to the roof with a cocktail in hand to remind ourselves why we were taking a big financial risk. I always returned to the first floor, confidence restored.
Please enjoy our version of crazy. Seems pretty normal now.
At our lowest points in the old home, we'd climb up a ladder to the roof with a cocktail in hand to remind ourselves why we were taking a big financial risk. I always returned to the first floor, confidence restored.
Please enjoy our version of crazy. Seems pretty normal now.
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