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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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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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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 Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cardiff State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Shanty - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bartinez By The Sea - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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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

curtis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place. Karen is a true professional and I appreciate good people! Her place is like a private outdoor oasis. Thank you so much. Try Pikes coffee close
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars in all regards! Our host did an excellent job of communicating and everything made our stay enjoyable. The views are amazing and the garden setting is serene. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Burgess D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean View Dream Getaway in Cardiff by the Sea is simply enchanting! You feel as if you are staying in a secret garden, with a lovely view of the ocean. The unit is light filled with multiple seating options, a charming bedroom and bath, and a roomy, well appointed kitchen. We never once ate out—the ambiance of the dining area was so wonderful, we didn’t want to be anywhere else. Karen and Craig are great hosts, and the unit is within walking distance of beaches, Seaside Market, and restaurants. This is where we would love to stay whenever we return to Cardiff to visit family and friends. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

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

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, what a spectacular view!
Stayed 6 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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