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ocean view with beach vibe in Cardiff by the Sea

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Exterior
Interior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Encinitas, CA
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

ocean view with beach vibe in Cardiff by the Sea

This is a 750 sq. ft. above garage apartment. It's modern, clean and open. Great views of the sunsets over the ocean and beaches. Safe, quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. It is a 5-minute walk to the State Park Beach and surfing spots. We are conveniently located within 5-minute walk of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores.
We are on-site owners, who are available for questions, recommendations, and help. There is a private entrance on the side of the house with designated off-street parking. The designated spot is right in front of the entrance to your get-away.

We have beach toys and boogie boards for the kids. No children 7 and under please, including infants, due to stairs, balconies, and breakable items. This is not an event center. We want this to be your sanctuary and not shared with those you may be visiting. You will be in a very quiet neighborhood to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cardiff by the Sea.

Property manager

Lance Cummings
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No children under 7 years old, including infants
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We welcome accredited service animals
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave all used towels and bedding in the clothes hamper in master closet
Please wash dirty dishes and silverware
Let us know prior to departure day if you need late checkout
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time is 10 pm until 7 am daily Registered guests only, This is NOT an event center Please close all gates behind you.
The parking spot is in front of the wall which has a brown fence on top. It is parallel to the street. Entrance to the right of the fence up the ramp
Please do not put wet clothes on the wood floor or furniture. Please do not hang or dry items on the front deck. Camera at frontdoor for security

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number RNTL-023122-2022

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack, and consider making time for Birch Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Community Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ocean view with beach vibe in Cardiff by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ocean view with beach vibe in Cardiff by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ocean view with beach vibe in Cardiff by the Sea?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is ocean view with beach vibe in Cardiff by the Sea located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Encinitas Community Park, Self Realization Fellowship and Swamis Beach. Cardiff State Beach and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

California Beach Paradise

The location was perfect for beach goers like ourselves. The owners are so nice and answered all of our questions. My husband and I needed a quiet lazy getaway. This lovely place checked all the boxes. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Cardiff comfort

My daughter and I don’t get to see one another much, so this was a great opportunity to enjoy each other while visiting family in the area. The place is pretty quiet, and comfortable, and offers a lovely view of the ocean. A sweet mother, daughter getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan z.

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

Beautiful view

Very nice, clean, well equipped. Great showerWine was a nice touch. Nice people too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Great, cozy space

The apartment is a very nice living space and very comfortable. We enjoyed the views of the ocean from the deck. It has a lovely breakfast nook also with a view of the ocean. We very much enjoyed using this place as a base for the other things we were doing in the area. It was a very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

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

Very nice place and location to nice beaches was perfect. A lot of eating places close by.

Owners were very nice and great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

recent stay

great location, happy with our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Great price for the location

Great location in quiet area with Seaside market and Pipes beach a short 10 minute walk. Great views. The property could use more outdoor space, but for the price it was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Great views!

The place was lovely, and the smoothness of the rental couldn’t have been easier
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great spot!

Perfect quiet Cardiff location. Walk to everything in Cardiff and Encinitas. Well equipped unit, communicative owners that were great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Visiting daughter /weekend trip

Beautiful location and impeccably clean! Close to everything All the amenities we could ask for Stunning home, we would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

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

Beautiful property and great hosts

This is a beautiful condo/apartment with great hosts. Wonderful view of the ocean and easy access to beach and town. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Great location and super relaxing

Really enjoyed the stay. Property is great/well maintained, easy to access and ready for you relax. Lance was very helpful and welcoming. Amazing view and easy walk to stuff to do. Thanks for the use of beach gear....
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

xxx y.

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

Lovely place, well situated in Cardiff

We were there to visit family, so used this more like a place to come back to at the end of the day than a home away from home. It was well appointed -- it would be hard to imagine anything you might need that was not provided, though I did not cook, so can't say about the kitchen. From our perspective, the best feature was the location. In a quiet neighborhood, but really convenient (about a 15 min or less walk) to all the restaurants, the beach, etc. We would certainly rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great place to stay and in a convenient location.

Everything about this property was great. From the check in to check out, the place was very neat and clean. The location was conveniently located to many restaurants and beaches in the area. We will definitely be staying at this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Great spot

We have stayed here multiple times and it is always a pleasure - great location, great property, great hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pahul S.

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

Perfect week off the coast

Spent an amazing week living like a local, and even saw some whales from the balcony! The neighborhood, host, and local community really made this place feel like home instantly. Great location to running on the PCH, Cardiff, and Encinitas!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Great stay!

We loved the place! The homeowners thought of everything! I would highly recommend this place to others! The place is so much nicer than the pictures reflect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great views and nice quiet neighborhood

Amazing views from the property. Kitchen is well equipped. Great neighborhood to walk in. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Cardiff view kitschy

This was a sweet little place with great Cardiff views. Apartment above garage so a bit noisy at times (garage door). Otherwise just great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Family Birthday Beach Retreat

We were thrilled at the location, accommodations and beach view from the living room/balcony. Our host was gracious and always available if needed. We have stayed in the area numerous times, but this experience did exceed our previous experience. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Amazing home!

The property has great views of the ocean, super clean, and contains many little extras to make the stay feel like home. Lance and Michelle are fantastic hosts, and I am looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great beach getaway

This apartment was a great fit for our family of 4 for 3 days. The location was perfect! Close to several beaches and good restaurants and shops nearby. The host provided all the essentials that we needed and the apartment was clean and comfortable and had a great view of the ocean. They go out of their way to make sure their guests enjoy themselves. We had a great time and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Peaceful

Very clean. Had everything needed for our stay. Property is on a quiet street. The view from the front balcony was excellent. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

Perfect place to stay. The view from the balcony and living space is out of this world. The neighborhood is so quiet and lovely. You feel relaxed immediately upon arriving. Lots of beaches and shops / restaurants in walking distance. Great kitchen - wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky A.

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

Amazing stay

The property exceeded all expectations. It had so many good extras. The decor and view were perfect. The owners were amazing. Truly hated to leave. Can’t wait to come back. I recommend it so highly .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lance Cummings

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We are a professional working family with two kids. We love to play in the ocean and be outside all the time. If you're new to Cardiff, we can certainly tell you some great local establishments to make your trip the best one ever!
I'm retired Navy and like to keep everything organized and running well. It's an occupational habit.

Why they chose this property

Our house is located close to everything and has a great view. It's in a quiet neighborhood with lot's to do within 5 min walk or drive, or you can just chill here. Nice beaches, good restaurants, not much traffic make Cardiff a great place.

What makes this property unique

The sunsets from the front deck are great. You can see LaJolla from here and the Coronado Islands in Mexico on a clear day (50 miles away)

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests