The Highland Casita, a Carlsbad Coastal Villa - 1100 sq ft - 1 mile to the Ocean

Escape to a resort-like 1100 sq ft casita, located less than a mile from the coast, in the heart of Olde Carlsbad. The casita offers a retreat-like vibe with an expansive porch, gazebo and lawn area with an infrared sauna located onsite. A gated entrance offers privacy and welcomes you to a house of rich leather, deep wooden accents, musical influences, and a splash of outlaw country. The Highland Casita will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and planning your next stay in Carlsbad.

The Highland Casita is located minutes away from the heart of downtown Carlsbad offering world-class dining, shopping, and many other local attractions. Besides all the amazing beaches along the 7-mile stretch of coastland, Carlsbad offers a lagoon with water-sports such as paddle boarding, jet-skiing, boating, wakeboarding, and more. Carlsbad is just a 35 min drive to downtown San Diego offering additional local attractions and experiences such as San Diego Gaslamp District, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, La Jolla Cove, USS Midway Museum, and Whale Watching Tours just to name a few. Highland House recommended dining experiences: Breakfast and coffee - Vinaka, Cafe Elysa, Starbucks (all within 1-2 miles) Lunch/Dinner - Jay's Gourmet, Dinis, Le Papagayo, Campfire, Blue Ocean, Nick's on State, Vigilicuccis and Michelin Rated-Jeune et Jolie (all within 2 miles) Other attractions: Lego Land and Sea Life Aquarium, Carlsbad Premium Shopping Outlets, E-bike Tours, E-bike and golf cart rentals, Seasonal Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad Farmers Market Wednesdays 2:30-7PM (all within 1-4 miles)

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Please note, there are other rentals located on this property. Highland House, Highland Casita and a studio apartment with a full time tenant.

PRIVATE RESIDENCE: * Full time residence is located on the property. This is not available for rent. It is an attached lower unit with small studio residence with separate private entrance.

The casita is located two levels below street. (Photos are included in the listing edited 7/30/2026.)

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Property Registration Number STVR2025-0308

There are two homes available to book on this property.
If you need more space you can book both properties including 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
VRBO listing #3848492 to book both houses; the Highland House and Casita.
Max 10 people.

Houses can be rented separately as well.
VRBO listing #4064953 for the Highland House only. Max 7 people.
VRBO listing #3994361 this casita. Max 3 people.