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Carlsbad Cottage by the Beach

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Beach nearby
Interior
Outdoor dining
TV, toys
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 995 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Carlsbad Cottage by the Beach

Prepare to feel like a Carlsbad local. Stay at the most centrally located home designed with your comfort in mind. The Carlsbad Cottage House offers our guests a unique opportunity to enjoy a relaxing combination of a newly decorated home located directly across the street from Carlsbad Beach and the comforts of home. This family home has been the destination for their family members for generations. Imagine a quiet and relaxing getaway, directly across the street from Carlsbad Beach and in the tranquil village of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Village offers delicious restaurants, bars, wineries & breweries all within walking distance. Enjoy live music; a local theater and a Farmer’s Market every Wednesday afternoon. Fun shops and an Antique Village. Watersports rentals at the Carlsbad lagoon are also available nearby! Bike riding is a must in this coastal community. Seasonal whale watching. Dolphins swim by very close almost daily. Imagine stunning sunsets in the evening hours, around the fire pit, after a day at the beach or enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. If you’re looking for Legoland accommodations, you will find Legoland California an easy five minute drive south from this vacation rental, just 2 miles away. The Carlsbad Flower Fields, shopping at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and golf at the Crossings at Carlsbad are all also attractions just a few minutes’ drive. South to San Diego, You can visit the coastal towns of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and La Jolla. Downtown San Diego, offers Balboa Park, The San Diego Zoo, Sea World and Old Towne. A short drive North on the 5 Freeway to the impressive Oceanside Pier, and the eclectic vibe of Oceanside. Not to be missed if you are a beer connoisseur. Also North to Orange County for Disney land, Laguna Beach and Los Angeles as well. Or jump on the Coaster (a few blocks away) for a quick hassle free train ride to anywhere. The Beach House Cottage has just been updated with brand new furniture, tiled floors, crown molding, lighting and ceiling fans in the bedrooms . Beautifully decorated and very clean inside and out. This 4 bedroom is spacious and bright with updated kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, and fully fenced yard. The bedrooms have new memory foam mattresses and new king and queen beds. The children will be comfortable in the bedroom with 2 bunk beds. Extra guests can use the custom sofa sleeper with comfortable mattress. This home is perfect for 2 families sharing the vacation of a lifetime. Each bedroom has its own TV and enjoy a larger 40“ screen in the living room. Parking will never be an issue, even for your guests. Driveway parking for 4 cars. Fully equipped kitchen stocked with dishes, flatware, pots, pans, knives, blender, range/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, toaster and everything you would need to cook up and serve a great meal in the comforts of home. Beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, board games and sand toys for your enjoyment. Outdoor furniture to comfortably seat all, with picnic table, fire pit and barbecue grill. Book your next vacation at the Carlsbad Cottage House now and enjoy the casual feel of home, as a Carlsbad Beach local. Make memories today.

*Carlsbad Blvd. construction will continue after Labor Day!

City of Carlsbad
Permit # BLRE1244197
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carlsbad State Beach. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Carlsbad State Beach and 8 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California
Carlsbad Cottage by the Beach offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,024 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number BLRE1244197
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Carlsbad Cottage by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a great fit for our family. It was comfortable, well stocked, and felt welcoming from the moment we arrived. The host was communicative and helpful throughout our stay. We truly appreciated the care put into the space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great beach house in a prime location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved your little house it was cozy, comfortable very welcoming. We loved the beach access sitting in on the porch listening to waves. We all had enough room no one felt crowded. We loved that we could walk into the accessibility to everything was great.
I loved watching the rain and waves 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. The house was clean and the 8 of us were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great place!

Place was awesome, very clean and sweet location. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian c.

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

Great place

This was a great place, everything was clean and the location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Excellent location and easy to work with!

Loves our time in thus excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute bungalow style home, perfect location for beach, town, and other day trips. Location on a Main Street along the shore means traffic noise well into the night. House was well equipped for vacationing aand
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and amenities. The host was easy to contact and we had a wonderful stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CHRISTINA O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Location could not be more perfect, directly across the street from the beach and walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. House is as described and the property manger was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Wonderful Visit

Everything was fantastic. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

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

Beach Cottage

Great location right by the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view at street level, 101 is very noisy with traffic. House could use a deep cleaning check-in and check out is very easy!! We will be back love the proximity
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great location!

Can’t beat the location of this property. Our second time staying there. Nice outdoor area too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherry t.

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

Running with family

Came into town for the Carlsbad 5000Great place , short walk to the village. Had little ones with us so the property being fenced was perfect Definitely would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

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

Family get away

Perfect location to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Perfect family vacation

The house couldn’t have been in a better place. Directly across from the beach with beach access and short walk to restaurants and shops. Will absolutely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse D.

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

Excellent location

Ideal location and setting for any group setting
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and location. The only thing I would suggest is to have more seating in the living room. Maybe another small couch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Failelei T.

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

Beautiful Villa

We enjoyed your home, breath taking location and view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

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

Beautiful Location!

Property was exactly as pictured, and perfect for a girl's trip to CA for a friends wedding. You really cant beat that location and proximity to the beach! It's also walking distance to many shops, restaurants and coffee as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Wonderful house across the street from the beach

Great house, great yard, across from the beach and walking distance to downtown Carlsbad!! Loved it and would stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ChrisMeg W.

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

Perfection

Exactly what we were looking for- hoping we can stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

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

Great location

Enjoyed our stay at this location. Walking distance to beach and downtown Carlsbad. Comfortable location with lots of space for guests. Host was great with communication and check in and check out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023