On a busy memorial day weekend, we lucked out to find this rental!
We had a "guys weekend" with two men and 15-year-old sons. We came to enjoy the beaches, restaurants, and activities surrounding the Leucadia, Oceanside, and Carlsbad beaches. This unit was a quick 10-minute drive to Moonlight Beach and Carlsbad beach, two of our favorites. It is also within 5 minutes drive of grocery stores. It resides in a residential development and feels like a nice safe neighborhood. If you want to party and be loud I don't recommend this place because this is a nice slightly upscale neighborhood.
When we checked in we were surprised to see everything in such pristine condition. Everything is new or nearly new! All of the beds, we didn't try the sofa sleeper bed, were incredibly comfortable with nice pillows and bedding. The bathrooms were clean and modern with nice towels, soaps, shampoo, and conditioner. The entire place is tastefully decorated and enjoyable.
In the garage, we found two new boogie boards, three beach chairs, and two new beach umbrellas. In the master bedroom closet was four new thick beach towels. This all made for a wonderful day when we went to the beach.
Also in the garage are brand new modern laundry machines.
The back patio doesn't have patio furniture or a BBQ as of now, but it would be a great way to eat outdoors at some point should the owner add furniture. But, he may not want to promote people on the patio because it might disturb the neighbors should people be too loud.
We met the owner, John, and he is the type to be concerned about your enjoyment and satisfaction. We made a recommendation that without a BBQ he should have a broiler pan for steaks and he dropped two new broiler pans off that evening.
There is nothing within easy walking distance, but if you have a car this is a comfortable place to stay and only a short drive to stores and the beaches.
I would happily return!