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Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos

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A patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A wooden table with blue chairs and a red umbrella, overlooking the ocean.
A patio with wicker furniture and a red umbrella overlooking the ocean.
A seaside property with a covered patio, blue lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Carlsbad State Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • North Ponto Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 5 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront | Private Beach Access | BBQ | Sonos located?

Located in South Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from South Carlsbad State Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from LEGOLAND® California. Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 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
Third time staying here! Just perfect. Will be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
Hello Shannon, Thank you so much for staying with us for the third time! We’re thrilled to hear that you had another perfect stay. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back, and we can’t wait to host you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful with an amazing view and direct beach access. It had a very nice upgraded kitchen and a nice bathroom for each bedroom. The only complaint was the air conditioning. We were there on a very warm week and there was no central air. Only fans which helped but wished it was cooler.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The view is spectacular from inside or outside. The host was easy to communicate with. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Hello Brad, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed the spectacular views and had everything you needed during your stay. It was a pleasure communicating with you, and we’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view!!!! Great location! We really enjoyed are stay. We definitely will be back. Some great family memories were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Hello Rick, We're so glad you enjoyed the view and the location. It means a lot to know your stay created special family memories. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Great views. Very clean. I’m ready to come back!!
View from the back patio
View from the living room
Walk down the steps at sunset and be on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2026
Hello Rob, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the views and found everything clean and comfortable. We can’t wait to welcome you back, and your next stay will be just as amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Amazing location and very well equipped unit with everything you need. The individual A/C units in the bedrooms was a real life saver!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Hello Roger, We're so glad you enjoyed the location and the A/C comfort—hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Loved our time in the beach! Great property—wonderful host! Cant wait to come back…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking view!!

My family and I enjoyed our stay in Carlsbad and this house was nice. It was wonderful to wake up to watching surfers in the morning, sunsets in the evening and moonlight on the water at night. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host and great property

We had a family reunion there with all 5 siblings. The layout of the house is great for gathering, cooking and ocean watching. Great views. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! The ocean view was better than I expected and the sound of the waves was so relaxing. We spent plenty of time watching the surfers ride the waves and hunting for treasure on the beach and in the tide pools. The house was clean and in good condition. The kitchen was fully stocked with more appliances and cookware than we would ever need. Having a washer/dryer was a great perk. Check in and check out were simple with great instructions from the host. We hope to come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Hello Tim, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the ocean views and found the sound of the waves as relaxing as we do—it’s one of our favorite parts of the place too. It’s great to hear you had fun exploring the beach, watching the surfers, and making the most of the tide pools. We’re also happy the home, kitchen, and amenities met your expectations and made your stay comfortable. We try to make everything as easy and well-equipped as possible, so it means a lot that you noticed. You were a fantastic guest, and we’d absolutely love to host you again anytime. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property that’s close to everything

For sure, the best part about this property was the expansive patio overlooking the ocean. You enjoy the same view and sounds from the entire living area and kitchen. Carlsbad was a wonderful town with great beaches. Entire stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this property literally has everything. A view to die for. Three spacious bedrooms with en suite. Beach toys, and chairs for the kids and plenty of parking. It’s also a very cute cottage and in a nice little enclave of Carlsbad.I can’t really think of anything negative to say about this space.The most important thing to know is ocean views, ocean views, ocean views! It was fun every morning and afternoon, watching the surfers. Collecting shells and rocks off the beach was a highlight of our trip.Only thing I would mention, it’s important to check the tide chart because the sand in front of the Rental completely disappears at high tide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2026
Hello Daniel, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the cottage, the spacious accommodations, and all the amenities provided for your stay. Most of all, we're thrilled that the ocean views made such a lasting impression and helped create special memories for your family. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another beachfront getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed the wonderful home with family and friends! The view is amazing. Overall a great home. The family would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!!

The view is AMAZING! The host is communicative. Parts of the house are a little outdated but all the locations you want to spend your time in are in great shape!! We love to cook and the kitchen was our favorite place next to the view and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property! Can’t beat the view

As advertised. View is just as good as pictured, house is older but nicely updated kitchen, tons of beach stuff avail which is helpful. We spent a ton of time outside on the patio watching surfers and dolphins. Def would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carlsbad Beach House

Outstanding home right on the ocean. Well equipped accommodations. You will never want to leave the property, we ordered DoorDash for groceries and dinners. Beach is accessible during low tide, so make sure you time your visits down the stairs. Beautiful views and amazing sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The absolute best property!!!

This place is outstanding! The 180 degree view of the ocean is stunning. Everything is perfect for a completely wonderful experience. We'll be back for sure. Thank you for sharing this unique property. Great communication throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Actually Relaxed!

We stayed two nights with a family of 5, the only thing that could have been better was to stay longer! We really enjoyed watching the surfers, dolphins, and sea lions from the patio and living room. Having an almost private beach was amazing. We didn’t have to deal with crowds, and it was really nice to go back to the house when we needed. Great place for a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Title

Excellent house and great location but amenities were lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2025
Hello Josh, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and location. We appreciate your input on the amenities and will review for future improvements.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wifes 60th Birthday

The house was amazing. Just as advertised. Location was great, view was wonderful. Everything was neat and clean. My wife was extremely happy about where we stayed and loved every minute of it. She said it couldn't have been a better place to have her 60th B-Day. Thank you so much for checking in on us to see if we needed anything, that was nice of you. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever

The location was perfect in that there is little to no public beach access nearby. The beach for the property itself is private. No boardwalk, just waves and surfers to watch. At night, the sound of breakers is the best. The home may be a little old for some but for my family, it was more than enough, had all the surfboards, boogieboards available, parking for three vehicles and super comfortable quarters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Stay

Amazing views. Patio was huge and had spectacular views up and down the coast. The waves broke at the bottom of the property so there was the sound of the ocean all day / night. At low tide there was ample room for the kids to play on the beach. Tough to find easier access to the beach. Unlike a lot of properties right along major thoroughfares, this neighborhood is its own little enclave so there was no traffic noise. House had beach toys and great spot to hose off outdoors. We stayed with a family of four plus in-laws and had ample room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't beat this location for a beach-front property. Absolutely amazing! We loved walking down to the tide pools and taking walks along the beach. It was clean, well-stocked, and had lots of beach toys in the garage. But....the beds were terrible. Very hard and uncomfortable so none of us slept well. If you're a person that can sleep on anything, you'll be fine. But for us, it was difficult to go home from your expensive vacation tired because of the poor beds. If they upgraded the beds, yes, 5-stars for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Hello, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the beachfront location, the tide pools, and all the beach toys—we agree it's a special place. We also truly appreciate your honest feedback about the beds. We're sorry to hear they didn’t meet your comfort needs and impacted your stay. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll be taking them into serious consideration as we look at future upgrades. We hope to welcome you back, and hopefully with a more restful experience next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Rare Seaside Gem in Carlsbad

We had an amazing staycation at the villa of Shore Drive! The views were spectacular and the property was full of coastal charm! We couldn’t have planned for a more perfect weather to add to the gorgeous setting. Spent hours gazing out at the surf on the lovely patio watching the locals catch waves. We even spotted a few sea lions and playful dolphins out in the distance. The tide pols just below the property were fun to explore and the sunsets were unparalleled. Kitchen was well stocked and nice to prepare meals. All the bedrooms were comfortable and decorated impeccably. Even the garden courtyard was beautiful. We would love to return! Thank you for sharing this beachside treasure with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

This property remained as magical as it was when we were there five years ago - nothing has changed and it was absolutely wonderful. Perfectly situated in a small private neighborhood just South of Carlsbad. Picture windows overlooking the ocean, as well as plenty of lounge chairs etc. on the back porch to enjoy the beautiful meditative ocean all day long from the bluff upon which the house sits. Then walking down the private steps to the beach - at low tide there are tidepools and you can walk all the way to the public beach on either side of the neighborhood. The gardens are beautifully maintained front and back. Fully equipped with just about anything you could want for meals. We used the barbecue effortlessly several times and prepared several wonderful family meals. All of the bedrooms had private baths, and were very comfortable. Each bed had a different firmness, ranging from very firm in the master to very soft for the room in back of the kitchen. Communication was easy and instructions were clear. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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