This nautical-themed condo features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with sleeping accommodations including 1 queen and 2 double beds. Located in the Monterey-Gage community in the heart of Carlsbad Village, the home offers easy walkability to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Guests can enjoy a comfortable living space, shared community amenities including two gas grills, and outdoor lawn areas perfect for relaxing. The property is also conveniently located near public transportation, with a train station less than half a mile away and a bus stop nearby providing access to attractions like Oceanside Pier and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Things to Know: Beach toys and two chairs are provided for guest use. A train passes near the property, so some noise may be experienced. Vacation Rental Contract You are booking with Casago San Diego, a professional local property management company. We require guests to complete our own “Vacation Rental Agreement” after they've made their booking. We do this to ensure quality and consistency for our guests and our homeowners.
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Property Registration Number BLRE1241150
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Carlsbad
Located in Carlsbad Village, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this condo is near theme parks and by the sea. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and GIA Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Carlsbad, CA
What's nearby
Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
New Village Arts Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Magee Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Carlsbad Village Station - 8 min walk
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Coyote Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
Pizza Port Brewing Company - 7 min walk
Revolution Roasters - 8 min walk
Board & Brew - 2 min walk
Better Buzz Coffee - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Heart of the Village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Heart of the Village?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of the Village on 5 Feb, 2027 start from S$292, 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 Heart of the Village?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heart of the Village?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of the Village?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heart of the Village located?
Located in Carlsbad Village, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information and Carlsbad State Beach. Tamarack Beach and State Street Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved the whole place! It was perfect for my little boys because there wasn't another apt beneath us and it was so close to the beach. We walked over there 6 times because of the convenience! We would love to use this place again.
This unit is in the perfect spot in downtown Carlsbad. You can walk to all the nearby restaurants and the beach. The unit has everything you need plus beach gear! We will be back!
need plus lots of beach gear!
We loved the location and the home was very cute and comfortable. Unfortunately we weren’t able to enjoy it as much as normal due to all the shut downs . I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to friends and family.
This condo was in a great location. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It’s an upper level unit so there are some stairs to climb up. Overall we had a good experience.
Elizabeth A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Elizabeth, it is a pleasure to hear you enjoyed the great views during your visit!
Great location only 5 minutes from the beach and local to cafes, restaurants, and shops. Nice to have the beach gear available especially the umbrellas and towels. Kitchen is well equipped for basic cooking tasks like making some breakfast or the pot of Mac n cheese when you just can’t fathom taking exhausted kids to a restaurant. Just a note the laundry on the property is shared and coin op or app-pay; throw some detergent pods and dryer sheets in your luggage if you think you need it.
Great location just 5 minutes from the beach. Very comfortable and you did not hear the street noise. There was the coastal train that went by. We had everything we needed there.
Great location, nice condo. First impression though when walking up to the place the security door looks awful. Needs paint desperately. I’m sure it’s due to the ocean moisture but would help to make a better impression. Other than that the place was very comfortable.
Garbage disposal was not working. Frying pans were rusted out. No cooking/baking sheet was available. Besides that everything was great!
Leonard E.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we hope that you had a great stay!
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. Our local team will work with the owner to make upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!
This property/unit is located within walking distance of just about everything you could want! Shopping, restaurants and the beach are all within minutes!
Please note that if you stay in unit 17, the parking space is very very tight (against a wall and a pole and a small wall behind it that doesn’t allow for good range to get in and will break your entire bumper panel when you accidentally back into it in the dark…ask me how I know 😭). I would say if you have a large truck or large suv, the parking is pretty close to impossible.
Unit was clean and very well stocked. I had a glitch with the entry code they sent me. It was the wrong one and after backing into a wall and breaking my SUV, not being able to get inside without calling their call center for assistance was frustrating. We’d stay again but pick a different unit for parking or just park at the lot on the end of the street like we ended up doing!
Crystal G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Megan v.
20 Sept, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Needs TLC, Rough Neighborhood
We reserved for two nights and left by 10 am after the first night. A few reasons why.
First, the lock code given to us was for the interior door, not the lockbox on the outside of the door. We couldn't see the interior door to know there was another code lock/handle because the outside safety door was too rusted over. We had to call and sort it out with the help line. That would seem like not a big deal to most people but we have a special needs kid that was losing her mind with all the waiting.
Second, the property needs attention. Housekeeping certainly did their best but when things are run down it's hard to make anything really sparkle. Disappointing since it was our first "vacation" since 2018.
Third, while this is a fantastic location if you want to be close to the beach and easy-peasy walking to restaurants/shopping, we experienced three unsavory events in less than 12 hours. An individual was captured on our vehicle camera looking for a spot to do their drugs at about 2 am (left quickly when our sentry mode kicked in.) Another man in hot pants and little else picked a fight with my husband who was outside near the street minding his own business (early evening). Finally, he also witnessed a guy pick pocket another person on a bike he (the assailant) was assaulted by the person he stole from while getting his wallet back. (about 9 in the morning, seriously.) I don't think we will stay in Carlsbad again, just bizarre.
High points: this condo has a bunch of beach stuff for use (chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas), kitchen full of stuff (coffee pot, toasters, knives for cutting, seasonings/coffee filters, stuff like that to help make simple meals and feel more comfortable), games/DVDs, etc. The parking spot is wonderful, easily accessible, and as I said above the building is right in the middle of all the fun.
Megan v.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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