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Terrace/patio
Private patio; outdoor dining and seating under the palapa also with a fire pit.
Terrace/patio
Outdoor Dining
Patio - lounging area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Magee Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk

The Cottage sleeps 4 (2 adults, 2 kids).
Offers a full kitchen; oven, dishwasher, fridge and utensils, with a breakfast bar. A comfortable Living room offers seating & leads out to the relaxing patio area.

The outdoor patio offers Casual Seating around a fire pit and a separate Dining Table, Barbecue grill, Sun beds and plenty of room for relaxing.

Spacious Bathroom with walk-in shower.
It has Air Conditioning/Heat.
The main bedroom offers a Queen-size bed and wardrobe.
A separate niche bedroom has Bunk beds for 2 kids.
Detached laundry room; complete with washer, dryer, iron & board.
Also provides: Beach chairs & umbrella, beach towels.
Outdoor shower to rinse off golden sand.
**We do not allow Pets indoor or outdoor**
**We are a Non-Smoking facility (indoor and outdoor)**

This fantastic location, 2 block from the beach and 2 from the heart of Carlsbad Village.
The Village offers: restaurants, live music, cafes and shops.
The beaches of Carlsbad were recognized in the top 25 of Best beaches in the U.S. Are you ready for a relaxing vacation, explore Carlsbad and all it has to offer.
See actual photos from the beautiful beaches of Carlsbad.

We are 10 minutes from Lego-land.
4 Blocks to the Coaster (train) which will take you to downtown San Diego, or North to San Clemente.

Please see the Calendar for available dates.
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults and 2 kids
When inquiring or booking direct, please tell us a little about yourself and your party and upcoming trip.

Carlsbad Business License #
BL/STVR Permit # BLRE013675-05-2023

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place the used linens and towels in the laundry hut. Thank you.
Please turn off AC/Heat unit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We are in a residential neighborhood, no loud noise after 10:30pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number BLRE013675-05-2023
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, a first aid kit 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

Carlsbad

Located in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Magee Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 10 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boar Cross'n - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk on 28 May, 2026 start from S$333, 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 Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat: Carlsbad Beach & Village only 2 blocks walk located?

Located in North Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach. Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information and State Street Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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. 119 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage was in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best RVBO property with fantastic host
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly and helpful hosts. The outdoor space is amazing. Close to the beach, we had no problem walking with the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with host was exceptional and property was excellent for beach and downtown Carlsbad walk access.It was an amazing property set up for great family time. Not a ton of square footage but the layout is maximized to offset that, we had 4 of us(2 teens) and had plenty of room. Area and property had a great vibe.We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

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

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

Great location / wonderful hosts!!

We can’t wait to book this property again, quick walk to the beach and the owners couldn’t have been more accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2025
Thank you !!! It was a pleasure having you and your lovely family stay with us. Look forward to seeing you again. Julie & Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Peaceful Coastal Getaway Right by the Beach

The host was helpful and available which made our stay even better. The cottage was well kept and perfect for a short stay. All the supplies you could need were available. The patio and decor was very relaxing and made our trip to Carlsbad better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2025
Thank you Thomas, happy to hear you enjoyed and had a relaxing stay. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
STOP!!!! don't look anywhere else unless you're not looking for the perfect location, perfect place and amazing hosts. 2 blocks from everything and all the great vibes of Carlsbad. Julie and Ian accommodated our every request with a smile. We even got to spend some time with them and chatted like old friends. Can't wait to get back as this will be our go to in Carlsbad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a small indoor space but still functional. Doesn't matter though because the outdoor patio and location to the beach is why you rent a place like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Perfect spot in the Village

We really enjoyed our time at the Cottage! The location was tremendous and our family enjoyed walking to the beach and all the great spots to eat. The outdoor space was a great amenity. Hosts were great people and easy to work with. We hope to visit the Cottage again on our next trip to Carlsbad.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebbie W.

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

Cozy Cottage

Julie's response time to emails was awesome. The cottage was perfect and the outdoors space was equally great. I would highly recommend the cottage and we plan on staying there on our next trip to California. The cottage has everything you need. And as advertised, it is only two blocks to the beach. Items for the beach are available. Parking is right in front of the cottage. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you Julie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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

Another Magical Week

We stay here yearly and love our stay everytime! This is our home away from home. It is just perfect! The cottage is perfect for our family of four. It is so wonderful to show up and they have all the beach stuff we might need already there. The outdoor shower makes it so easy after a day at the beach and the water pressure in the bathroom is so great! The covered patio is my favorite part. We spent so much time just enjoying our evenings together playing games by the fire. The hosts are so very nice and responsive. We will be back again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Awesome beach cottage

The cottage was great. Owners were extremely nice and helpful. We had a great time. It's a block from the beach and Carlsbad village so we rarely used the car. It was so nice to walk everywhere. Restaurants, sandwich shops and coffee houses 3 blocks away. Looking forward to my next stay at the cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2020
Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you all too. Glad you were able to enjoy Carlsbad in spite of the rains we had. We look forward to your return visit. Julie and Ian.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson S.

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

Weekend birthday trip!

The cozy cottage was great! The location is perfect and it has all the amenities you need. Julie the host is friendly and wonderful. The property is tucked in behind their main residence, in a safe and lovely neighborhood where you can walk to many shops, restaurants and bars. The beach is just a few minutes away as well! As others have mentioned, the outside seating area is great! We sat outside with a cocktail and a fire on a cold night for a nightcap. This residence is small, so I think it is perfect for couples or a couple with one small child. It can accommodate 2 kids though! You can’t go wrong with the Cozy Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

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

Sweet little cottage

Despite terrible timing for a vacation and a week's worth of rain, we truly enjoyed this little cottage in Carlsbad. The place was cozy, just a short walk from a beautiful beach and had a wonderful outdoor space that we used as much as the rain would allow. It had everything we could have wanted and was easy to find but very quiet and private. Julie and Ian were great hosts, kind and very responsive. We would definitely recommend. Thanks Julie and Ian!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Stacey R.

Convenient

Ms. Julie made our check in easy and very convenient. Was surprised that there were things I didn't need to bring with me such as beach towels and sand toys. My boys and I had fun the location was perfect. We walked everywhere for anything we needed. Very relaxing atmosphere.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Wonderful to hear, you and your boys enjoyed yourselves... That is our favorite thing about living here... the walk-ability to the local amenities, look forward to your next visit... Julie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Absolutely perfect!

I travel to Carlsbad often.This was my first time staying at Julie and Ian's cottage.I absolutely loved it! The location is perfect,the cottage is immaculate,Everything that you need is right there,even a laundry room,beach chairs,umbrella,and a wonderful gas fire pit! Julie and Ian are amazing hosts, making certain that every detail is perfect. I could go on and on,however I hope that I have not said too much or my cottage maybe rented out when I need it!!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review, we strive to make our guests feel as comfortable as possible. We look forward to your future visits, while you visit family locally. We've not only made a new rental relationship with you, but also a new friend. Take care Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Great rental 2 blocks from Beach

Loved staying here for 6 days. So glad to have air conditioning, the lovely patio for family gatherings, and comfortable. Ian and Julie were so accommodating and kind. Helped me unload on arrival and when I checked out. Would suggest they get more comfortable mattresses for bunk beds. Friend spent the night and said bed pillow were uncomfortable. The queen bed was fabulous. there is also pull out sofa bed in living room. Highly recommend this rental. Planning to visit again in the off season. Loved proximity to beach and Carlsbad Village. Fabulous time. Thank you Ian and Julie
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Good to hear you enjoyed your stay. Didn't know you had a friend stay over, as the bunks are for kids and many have stayed and enjoyed them. Glad we were able to help out. Look forward to your future visits. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Cozy cottage with a great outdoor space and location!

This rental has an awesome outdoor area with a table to eat, fire pit, shower and more! The inside has what you need for sleeping, getting ready and cooking. It is a smaller space inside, but with the great weather in Carlsbad you would rather have a larger outside space to enjoy! They had beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and toys to use, all nicely stored in the laundry area. You cannot beat the location, it is only a few minute walk to the beach where there is a ramp access point and then a few minute walk to downtown. There were some great eating areas just a few blocks away! The owners were very friendly, checking in by text to make sure we didn't need anything and were enjoying our stay. They also made sure I had the information needed for the gates on check in day and put out cones to reserve the street parking spot right in front of the house. Check out was simple and easy, with just putting linens in the laundry room and starting the dishwasher. Overall it was a great place for our stay, I would reserve this rental again and recommend it to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Relaxed vacation in a beautiful property very close to beach

We stayed, for the second time at Julie's Cozy Cottage in Carlsbad. Again, we had a lovely time. The cottage is well appointed, has a very comfortable bed and a very nice, modern bathroom and kitchen. Everything you need is there. If not, just ask Julie and she is very accommodating in providing anything that might be missing. (I needed a collander - pasta drainer and she got it for us before we even arrived.) Julie and family are very friendly and caring. The cottage is located behind the family's main house, but could not be more private. There are 2 sets of table and chairs outside to relax in or eat your dinner at. It is very quiet back there, and all fenced in for privacy. Carlsbad itself has many great restaurants, we especially loved Las Olas, Coyote and the "Daily News" for breakfast. On Wednesdays there is a Farmers market with many goodies for sale and taste. One day we took the "Coaster" commuter train into San Diego and had a lovely day sightseeing there. We stayed for 11 days and enjoyed every one of them. Thank you Julie and family Bridget and Gary - Ontario Canada
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Dear Bridget & Gary, Thank you for staying again, at our cottage, we hope you had a good break from the cold weather in Canada... Thank you for taking the time to write so a lovely detailed review, we really do appreciate it.. Hope to see you again next year, until then take care. Julie and Ian.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Just loved The Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Julie's Cozy Cottage. When we arrived, Julie was right there waiting for us. She showed us around and we liked what we saw. I was pleasantly surprised by all the supplies that were there for our use, such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee, tea salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, etc. etc. Julie was so nice and easy going and even took us shopping the first day (and offered a second time, but we did not need her help at that time). The cottage had a nice casual beach like decor. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor patio areas and often had our lunch outside. The cottage was very close to nice restaurants, shopping, the weekly Farmers Market and the Coaster Train station. This provided convenient transportation into San Diego for us, as we did not have a car. It was a very short walk to the most beautiful beach you can think of. You can walk for miles along the beach and it never gets boring. Sometimes we took the beach chairs and towels provided to the beach for a little sun bathing. We definitely will return some day. Thank you Julie and husband for your great hospitality
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Hi Bridget and Gary, Thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm glad you were able to take advantage of the local amenities and enjoy our beach and village. It was a pleasure hosting you both, I hope you are able to come back and visit us. Stay warm up there in Canada, and if not you know where to find us :) thanks again. Julie and Ian.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrie J.

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

It lives up to its expectations

There is definitely truth in advertising when it comes to this house. It is 2 blocks from beach access and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Plus, Julie is really nice and provided us with orange juice and pastries for breakfast since we were coming in late. It has a small interior, and a really nice outdoor living area (which is why I chose it). Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, and we didn’t really get to use the outdoor area. I am still bummed by that, as I was looking forward to eating breakfast outside. There is a great set up to do that; it was just too wet for most of our visit. Overall, it is a great place to stay, especially in nice weather. It would benefit from having some more games to choose from when the weather is bad, and maybe a tarp over the fire pit so that it could still be used when it is rainy. We did get to use it one night, and we really enjoyed it. I wish we could’ve enjoyed more time around it. I totally recommend staying here, especially if you are looking to spend time on the beach. When the weather cooperates - which is most of the time - its location and set up is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Channing P.

Fabulously Cozy Cottage!

My husband and I brought our almost-3 year old with us on a Carlsbad getaway weekend, and the Cozy Cottage was the perfect hideaway for the three of us! The property is cozy but very comfortable and Julie has kitted it out with everything that one might need. The location cannot be beat - it's a five minute walk to the beach! There's a wonderful outdoor shower on the property which is the PERFECT end to an afternoon at the beach - it's great to be able to wash all the sand off before heading inside (and toddlers bring a LOT of sand home with them!) The kitchen is small but very well-equipped, and the outdoor grill was perfect - we cooked out two of the four nights we stayed there and took advantage of the great backyard space. The outdoor area is well furnished with lounge chairs, a dining table, and another lovely seating area with an overhead umbrella for warm afternoons - it's a truly indoor/outdoor property which is great. We spent a lot of time on the patio, having breakfast and coffee in the morning and relaxing with a glass of wine before dinner in the evening. The downtown area with all of the restaurants and shops is just two blocks away, and the train station is a less than 10 minute walk away - we highly recommend taking the Coaster down to Old Town San Diego, our daughter loved it! Julie was such a helpful host and we felt so welcome there. We're looking forward to another visit!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review.... We re so happy you were able to use all the amenities in the village, beach and our cottage... We look forward to your next visit, with your darling daughter... ps... thanks for the wine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandon s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast. I brought my wife Shelly here for her bday… it was AWSOME. THE HOST AND I HAD GREST COMMUNICATION !!! 7 STARS !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Cozy Cottage in Great Location

This property is small but fully equipped. We had everything we needed to enjoy a long weekend escaping from reality. The outdoor space is wonderful. Always some shade and plenty of comfortable furniture to relax on. Easy walking distance to the beach and Carlsbad Village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Davies

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My husband and I are from England. We have lived in the US many years; raising our boys in Carlsbad's wonderful climate and outdoor lifestyle.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property for the location to the beach and the village. There are two stand alone cottages on the property we live in the front one and rent out the rear unit, which has own private entrance.

What makes this property unique

Location, on weekends we walk along the beach front, walk out to dinner, browse shops. No need to drive anywhere.

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