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Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss

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A house with a stone facade, numbered 250, featuring a front porch with steps and potted plants.
A lush garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a wooden structure, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining area with a table set for four, a kitchen with cabinets, and a dining chair.
A patio area with a table and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the garden.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Moonlight State Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Encinitas Surfboards
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, D Street Viewpoint
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss

This charming beach bungalow was built in 1942 and it resides in a soulful tropical yard in the best neighborhood of Encinitas. City permit number: RNTL-007058-2016. The yard and home speak of relaxation but the ocean beckons. The living and dining areas are open and accommodate a family gathering comfortably. Each bedroom has a queen sized bed with closet and plenty of storage. There is also a third bdrm. with a comfy queen sleeper sofa.

The remodeled galley kitchen is a chef's dream with granite counters, stainless appliances, six burner gas stove and complete drawer of spices for gourmets. The dining area seats 8 comfortably and a trifold door opens onto the deck overlooking a large tropical yard which is incorporated into the living area. There is a BBQ and outdoor shower on the side patio, and off street parking is on the rear of property The property is shared with the constant gardener and hubby who live in the cottage at the back of the large yard, they are the owners and very friendly and helpful if needed.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair, stroller and Pak n Play provided
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place soiled sheets and towels in the blue laundry bags and place on the back porch before leaving. Thank you…
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 607258vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Downtown Encinitas, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Beacon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Encinitas Surfboards - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • D Street Viewpoint - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Serrano's Mexican Food - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Juanitas Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Bungalow - 1 Block to Beach Acesss located?

This family-friendly Encinitas holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Beacon Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Encinitas Surfboards and D Street Viewpoint are also within 15 minutes.

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. 206 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best equiped kitchen! Lovely outdoor spaces with lots of seating options. Great location. Friendly and helpful hosts. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Encinitas! Home was perfect and peaceful. Super close to beautiful beaches. Lots of great places to visit nearby. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a find! Im already looking at my calendar to see when we can return. Lovely hosts, beautiful gardens, comfortable bedrooms, well-equipped kitchen and bathrooms. All around great space. You really couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Kathy, loved your enthusiastic review, thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything we needed. Trader Joes was pretty close by...
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Several things stood out for us -- the coziness of the house, the beauty of the yard and garden, the responsiveness of the hosts whenever we had questions.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Jane and Larry, It's always a smile when our guests enjoy their time here, thank you for your appreciation and kind review. See you next year!!! Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was one of the best stays we’ve ever had. The property, location and the friendliness of the owners was beyond any expectation. The pictures really don’t capture just how charming and perfect this property is. We can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our very favorite places to stay in the country! Comfortable, cozy, clean, close to the beach, downtown Encinitas and anything else you could want. Wonderful hosts. Can't say enough good things about this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed it so much we booked again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable house in a great neighborhood. The house is super well-equipped with everything you might need. Easy walk to coffee shop (Lofty's!), burritos (Juanita's!), Moonlight Beach. Would definitely stay ere again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Wendy & Paul’s place. The kitchen had everything! The home itself was well equipped with all the extras to make our stay as comfortable as our own home. Plenty of space for kids and inside was cozy. The garden/yard was tranquil and very relaxing to sit outside before or after a busy day exploring the area. The neighborhood is quiet and Moonlight Beach/StoneSteps and shops were all a short walk away. We certainly hope to stay here again on our future trips to Encinitas.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home 2 minutes after we walked in. The house is comfortable and clean, and the best equipped kitchen I've ever seen in a rental. The porch and yard are a wonderful way to enjoy the weather. We enjoyed walking back from the beach barefoot, it's that close.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, wonderful hosts!

Wendy attended to every need and it was an ideal location for our stay. We loved the beautiful yard!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place

Beautiful quaint place, clean, centrally located to all we wanted to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home and location. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our time there. Wendy and Paul were very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming house with a beautiful yard. We fell in love as soon as we walked in. Location is perfect to enjoy all Encinitas has to offer. Hosts are wonderful! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bungalow

Wonderful place to stay. We highly recommend this property to anyone that wants to stay close to beaches & great restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Thank you Deborah for the nice review, hope to see you again. Stay well, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great, loved the house and the grounds. Lots of beach toys, anything you need for cooking. Looking forward to staying again. Hosts were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
It’s a smile knowing you enjoyed your stay here and we are happy to welcome you again in June. Stay well and enjoy the upcoming holidays. Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice to meet Wendy (our Host.) She made us feel very welcome. They preserved the old beach cottage feel while making the home comfortable with modern conveniences. And grounds are lovely. We look forward to an opportunity to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing: great living room, dining room, kitchen, and patio. The garden is a paradise of palms and flowers. The proximity to the Stone Steps, Moonlight Beach, and restaurants and shopping is exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were only there for 3 days and did not cook but the kitchen was fully stocked including a whole drawer if spices. We wanted for nothing..from toilet paper to rubber bands this house has everything you could ever need.. The location is great for walking to beach and restaurants and the house and garden are great.Wendy and Paul are friendly and helpful. A cute little house for 4 peope.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a joy to stay here

Best hosts, garden, cottage and overall vibe
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just wrapped up a wonderful six-night stay here. The house is light-filled, cozy, quiet, comfortable, and equipped with everything a guest might need - including beach towels, chairs, and a cooler. Wendy is a caring host who made us feel entirely welcome. Loved having coffee outdoors on the deck overlooking the garden and walking around the corner to view the sunset every night. Easy street parking, close to the beach, convenient to town. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place & location

Beautiful beachside cottage. Short walks away from amazing beaches and downtown Encinitas- the house is only matched by the incredible landscaping. Fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot.

Great time and perfect for us !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Peterson or Paul Peterson

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Three generations have grown up and prospered here, all are water enthusiasts. We all have enjoyed many a fine meal, celebrations, yard games, cards, and countless casual get-togethers, this is a gathering spot.
We are retired and enjoy making sure the gardens and rental are maintained.
It is our pleasure to share this home with vacationers seeking relaxation and a memorable experience.

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