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Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea

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Relax in our airy, ocean view sun room
Spacious, ocean view bedroom with french doors
French doors open wide onto the sunny patio
Newly remodeled bathroon
Living room looking out to the sunroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Swamis Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea

RNTL-024778-2023

Welcome to our beautiful attached home in the heart of the romantic surf town of Cardiff By The Sea. Our home is a spacious, one bedroom, one bath, newly remodeled bit of paradise. Maximum occupancy (3), vehicle parking (1). It is decorated with a tasteful mix of old Mexico and Aloha spirit.



There are Saltillo tiles through out, a roomy and fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops and all the amenities. From your ocean view bedroom you can open double French doors and step out onto the tiled patio with adjoining lawn and breathe in the ocean air. You can enjoy your meals and sip wine in the ocean view sun room or on the deck overlooking the lush, colorful garden. Our lower garden includes an expansive lawn and a meditative koi pond. There is also a flat screen TV, stereo system, and overhead remote fans in every room and a gas BBQ on the deck.



Sunsets are incredible all year round and can be enjoyed wherever you are on the property. But better yet — why not walk to the beach and watch the sunset there? It will only take a few minutes to walk the two blocks to the beach where, besides sunsets, you can enjoy sunbathing, surfing, swimming, boogie boarding and scenic beach walks. There you can see dolphins, pelicans, various sea birds and even migrating whales — when in season. We also supply a beach parking pass so you can go to any beaches in San Diego. Our home overlooks some of the best surfing spots in California —Swami’s, Pipes and Cardiff Reef; all which are in walking distance.



The charming Cardiff by the Sea Downtown Village is only three blocks away. There you can visit the many restaurants, an upscale wine bar, Seaside gourmet market, boutiques, Iron Cross Surf Shop, the iconic Sunny Skys Bikinis and VG’S Doughnuts. One mike down the beach you can experience beachfront dining at the many varied restaurants.



Nearby attractions:

10 minutes – famous Del Mar Race Track, the village of Del Mar, the Belly Up Tavern, Legoland, the Flower Fields and strolling the San Elijo Lagoon Trails

20 minutes – Sea World, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Stephen Birch Aquarium, La Jolla, and hiking Torrey Pines State Park

30 minutes – San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, historic Balboa Park and Museums, USS Midway, Fisherman’s Landing Sport Fishing, Sea Port Village, the Gas Lamp District of downtown San Diego and Lindbergh International Airport

45 minutes to Old Mexico and 90 minutes to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Keywords: Ocean view, romantic, lush tropical gardens, twin home
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beautiful koi pond, but not suited for toddlers
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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

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Diego Polo Fields or Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • San Elijo State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swamis Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Breakers CBG - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jorge's Mexicatessen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shanty - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea on 6 May 2026 start from £280, 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 at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Eli Howard Surf School and Encinitas Community Park. Self Realization Fellowship and Swamis Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 124 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

leeza p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, spacious, lush, close to many shops, restaurants and beaches. What more could you want? Hosts were responsive and generous.. Thanks so much for this wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The latest action is excellent. The view of ocean and sunsets are beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardiff by the Sea is a wonderful place, well outfitted, very spacious and a great view of the ocean and sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome in a great location. Nice views and an easy walk to town. Karen and Craig were wonderful hosts and are super-nice people. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a great neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient stay in beautiful setting.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home in an amazing location! Would absolutely stay here again if I ever find myself back in San Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a amazing little spot. You could walk around a thousand times and find something else that you didn't see before! Great walk on the beach! Overall just lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was just as the pictures show. Lot's of old world charm. Felt like we were in another country. The brick walk way to the apartment is quite a slope but we maneuvered it just fine. A nice large sunroom and a small balcony to enjoy the outdoors and it is surrounded by lush vegetation. Clean, comfortable and everything you need for a vacation by the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 3 day stay at this romantic ocean view tropical Spanish style cottage in Cardiff by the Sea. The cottage is very comfortable with a queen sized bed in the main bedroom and a day bed in the sunporch. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils so making meals was very easy. They have a wall heater in the living room/kitchen and a portable heater in the bedroom should it get chilly at night. You can hear the waves crashing on the beach in the distance and an occasional train does go by on the tracks that are about 100yds from the house, but neither were a noise problem. There is a lovely balcony that extends over the lower backyard that has a BBQ and offers wonderful views of the ocean and the sunsets. Se would definitely book this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marge P.

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

great getaway!

my daughter and i were in San Diego area to watch a family member play soccer in the ECNL championshipsthe pace was exactly as described and Karen was available for our questions we very much enjoyed our 5 day stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Delightful stay

Amazing location and ocean views, spacious with a rustic feel, and very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful house and location.

We loved staying here, the owners were great and the house was everything advertised, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great getaway!

The home was just as described. Roomy, well maintained, beautiful garden!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Don K.

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

A Unique Property

Sunroom was a good place hang out for relaxing. Proximity to walking path and Cardiff was a definite plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RITA R.

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

Decorated beautifully and the hosts were extremely attentive and great facilities

Terrific and will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Beautiful relaxing view

Our hosts were friendly, rooms comfortable, home close to beaches & restaurants. all in all a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

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

Tropical hideaway

Very spacious comfortable quiet hideaway with a tropical feel. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

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

Wonderful place and people.

Super clean and exceptionally nice people who own the property. Short walk to the beach and close just about anything you want to find. My wife and I enjoyed the back yard flower garden. It's peaceful at night. Will stay again if we make it to the other side of the country again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Cardiff by the ea

Beautiful garden. Karen was very cordial and respectful of our privacy. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark M.

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

Wonderful

Great property, and the hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. It’s in a great location and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ira F.

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

Get Away

We needed some rest and got it. Great Loca you can train to SD, easy access to shopping. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamella

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

Perfect for what we needed

Karen was a terrific host and provided great communication before and during our stay. The house was exactly as pictured, was very clean with fun eclectic decor. It was very close to the walking path that heads from Cardiff by the Sea to Solana Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great Romantic Getaway

Spectacular views of the sunset over the ocean. We stayed here before and were glad they kept up their high standards. Quiet and cozy..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

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

Lovely

We had a beautiful stay, owners right there, super nice couple, very respectful of privacy and place was really beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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