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Best Spot in Carlsbad! Dog Friendly, Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach.

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Interior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    8 min walk
  • Tamarack Beach
    9 min walk
  • Carlsbad Lagoon
    10 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    12 min drive

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Dryer
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The price is $399
$360 per night
$399 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at this vacation home in Carlsbad (North Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Tamarack Beach. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Holiday Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk
  • Tamarack Beach - 9 min walk
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 10 min walk
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 5 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 7 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Board And Brew Carlsba - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best Spot in Carlsbad! Dog Friendly, Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach.

NOTE: Please go to VRBO #662845 to see our other Pet Friendly House called 'HOUSE 2' in the reviews for this listing. it is now listed separately at VRBO #662845

ALL our pictures are taken from our property, 'THE BEST SPOT IN CARLSBAD!'

Enjoy spectacular ocean and lagoon views from this extraordinarily relaxing & serene home-away-from-home at the beach. Locals call it, 'The Best Spot in Carlsbad.'
. . . would you like to know WHY???

#1. We have beautiful unobstructed panoramic white water views of the ocean, inside the house and out!

#2. We are just a short walk to the beach. A scenic trail to the beach starts just a few steps from the house.

#3. We are in a SAFE location, on a QUIET residential neighborhood with little traffic.

#4. We have a beautifully landscaped grassy yard looking out to the ocean. Enjoy the ocean while dining on the patio, sunbathing in the yard, or sitting around the fire pit with a beverage at sunset.

#5. We are dog friendly.

#6. We are NOT on a noisy street with lots of traffic, or next to a bar with live music, a restaurant, or apartments with loud parties at night.

#7. We are close to everything! 10 minutes to Legoland; 30 minutes to Seaward; 35 minutes to San Diego Zoo; 45 minute to Wild Animal Park; 1:15 hour to Disneyland;

Your home-away-from home at the beach is fully equipped, and features lovely views of the ocean, with plenty of outdoor space for the children to play and the adults to relax. You will enjoy wonderfully comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of off-street parking, wireless broadband, private laundry facilities, a grassy yard with patio furnished for outdoor dining and lounging, a propane grill, a fire-ring. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, boogey boards, beach toys and coolers are provided, along with all your linens and basic kitchen supplies.

And it's sparkling clean!

At the beach you will find lifeguards, restrooms and showers. There are designated areas for surfing and swimming.

Pelicans, egrets, seagulls, and great blue herons will point the way as you follow the short and easy scenic trail from the property to the beach (about a block-and-a-half).

In the evening, enjoy the view of the magnificent sunset over the Pacific and the graceful flight of many sea birds, while you cook dinner on the grill. If you've brought children, there's plenty of room for them to play, and you can relax knowing they are safe in the yard.

Stroll, bike, or rollerblade a few blocks up the coast to the "village" for lunch. Explore the small shops, boutiques, antique stores and cafes. There are many excellent restaurants, and If you in the mood for romantic evening out, one of Carlsbad's best ocean view restaurants is just three blocks from your home.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets mall - a five minute drive away - is a shopper's paradise. But remember to save some energy for tomorrow . . .

Will it be surf lessons, sunbathing, or golf, the Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland, Old Town, Balboa Park, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, The Lagoon Discovery Center, Disneyland, or . . . Just RELAXING at the BEST SPOT IN CARLSBAD!

Contact us now to reserve your "spot!"

Keywords: Beach House, Tamarack, Ocean View, Walk to Beach, Carlsbad
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Denise Junge

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are considered please indicate breed & weight

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number BLRE1243280

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best Spot in Carlsbad! Ocean View Steps to Beach Yard Pets OK!

Best Spot in Carlsbad! Dog Friendly, Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view
Great location and view. My only recommendation would be to get a different bed and mattress
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Ocean View Bungalow
This was our second stay. Great location and big fenced yard for our little dog. Really enjoy the outdoor gas firepit and lagoon walking trail right out front.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee V., Rancho Mirage, California

Liked: Cleanliness
uncomfortable beds🛌
The location of this VRBO is great. You are close to everything. You have views of the ocean and the trail entrance to lagoon is in front of the house. The host is very responsive and accommodating. The only advice we had was get better beds. The beds are horrible and our stay was horrible because no one got a good nights rest. I am not sure why places that rent don’t invest in good beds. It would make this place so much more valuable! Also, small items stocked in the home would have been nice…for example coffee! That would have been a nice touch. House in need of repair and sparse in supplies which is why having a cozy bed would have been so nice! I would say great location but overshadowed by way uncommon beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as expected
The description of the property was spot on. We were so happy. Very convenient, within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Nice view of the ocean and the yard was perfect for our dogs. We’re looking forward to staying here again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf outing
2nd year there and better than the 1st. Clean, neat, affordable, fantastic view. The only issue (Which is very minimal) the grass was overgrown and leaves on the yard. Definitely plan on staying there again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Layover in Carlsbad
Stayed in Carlsbad for an extended layover from ATL to Kona to visit with friends. I previously lived in Carlsbad and knew this spot would be a perfect location to reconnect with old friends and visit my favorite spots. Great location if you know the area, easy beach access. Simply property - nothing fancy but clean and has everything you need for a short stay. Amazing sunset/Ocean views. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Carlsbad to explore
Loved the location. My teenagers loved walking to the beach. Easy access to and from the freeway. Loved sitting on the porch at night with a drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it here
Our second time staying here. Perfectly located, walking distance to beach, quiet. Beds are good, great yard for dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views
We really loved the views and the ease to the beach. It has a beautiful fenced in side yard that’s great for dogs to wander. It was clean and comfortable. My suggestion would be to update the kitchen. There is little room to prepare and store food. Other than that a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AZ Attorney

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely the BEST location!
Absolutely loved this property. We spent most of our time outside relaxing in the yard - sometimes around the fire pit. We also loved walking the trail system that circles the lagoon that is right by the property. The house had everything we needed and was well appointed. I had trouble opening the door - my fault! and the host responded very promptly. No other issues at all. The most relaxing trip. I am already trying to see when we can come back. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable slice of paradise
Everything was as advertised. Even better in person. We had a great time and enjoyed the yard and the location is only a 25 minute walk to the heart of Carlsbad. 5 minute walk to Tamarack beach and with the included parking pass it was perfect for our family of 4. It’s at the end of a dead end street which people do park along the road throughout the day. It doesn’t really interfere with the view and the front yard is landscaped very well so it feels very cozy and private. It was quiet even on cinco de mayo holiday. As far as the home goes we kept all the windows open and the breeze was perfect. Big mirrors in the bedrooms and has good hot water for showering and kitchen was fully stocked and clean. TV was nice for evening movies and even though we didn’t use the fire pit or grill it was nice to have. We will definitely look into staying here again. Neighbors were quiet snd there are so many trees and shrubs covering the property it felt super private. We loved it however the main queen bed was very firm for us. Depends on your liking…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Eagan, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, private, easy access to beach
Beautiful, well kept home. We enjoyed sitting out in the yard taking in views of the lagoon and ocean and watching happy dogs and their owners start their walks down the trail. House had everything we needed and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great view
We loved the location overlooking the lagoon (and ocean beyond) and being steps away from a hiking trail. The house was clean, comfortable and had great amenities (like the outdoor fireplace and outdoor seating). We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
This is a great property. We loved the view of the ocean every morning and evening. It was very close to the beach, and we walked most of the time. The drive was 2 minutes and easy also. The BBQ was very nice and easy to use so it made outdoor dinners the thing to do. I would recommend bringing an extension cord so you can plug into the outlet in the main bedroom. My phone cord was too short. I also thought the main bed was on the harder side, but I like soft beds so it’s really an individual preference. We loved our stay and would absolutely love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soul searchin bday happiness hikin'talk with grown children
Small cottage 2bd 1 bath..perfect for 2 with dog or children..clean opened windows,fresh ocean air, along Lagoon an path to Hwy crossin to bch,few blks down from Carlsbad Village, quiet with great neighbors, on a dead end street.GREAT BEDS!! SO important! Thanku!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calif get away
Great location! Yard is excellent for dog. Grill and firepit were easy to use and nice to have. Very comfortable house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
California Bungalow with a View
Great location. Our little dog loved the fenced in yard and the lagoon path that starts out the front door. Outdoor space with gas firepit, bbq, table with umbrella and lounge chairs madee for relaxing afternoons. Amazing lagoon and ocean views. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
This small home is truly walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk into Carlsbad. It is on a cul de sac, so very quiet, except for the few sounds from the passing trains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs updatering
Beautiful view. House needs repairing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Purgatory
I spent 3 weeks looking for a rental and kept coming back to this. Upon arrival, it was more than what was imagined! My family and friends we're so ecstatic with the location & view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Beautiful view, pretty walk to beach, comfortable beds. Kitchen could use a little updating, but I’m there to go to the beach, not cook. Will likely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Perfect property in every way! The house has everything you could possibly need for your stay. The hairdryer was missing and we texted the property manager who ran one right over. The yard is beautiful and perfect for evening cocktails while overlooking the inlet and watching the sun set over the sound of the ocean waves!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023