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A Playful & Unique Getaway For Two

Cottage with kitchen, near Moonlight State Beach

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Tropical paradise awaits you
Many windows for natural light
Elevated queen bed with closet below
Air conditioning and heat with fireplace above sofa.  Barndoor closet space.
Super comfy queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 218.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Playful & Unique Getaway For Two

This modern & fully customized mini sized Cottage is a unique adult getaway built for two that will exceed your expectations.
Our guests love experiencing small living and just how it can be done without feeling the lack of stuff.
This rental is perfect for a weekend getaway or maximum 10 day stay.
Walk down a sloped pathway, unattached from our main house, to your own private paradise. (Not suitable for a wheelchair or for someone with challenging mobility issues)
Just a short 11 minute walk will take you to Moonlight Beach with surfing, swimming, fire pits, snack bar & bathrooms. Have fun walking through our fabulous Downtown Encinitas which is filled with local eateries, brew pubs and coffee houses. Adjacent to us is Cottonwood Creek Park if you like pickleball, tennis or relaxing on the grass.
Although little, this house feels spacious with its vaulted ceiling, large picture window and a double sliding glass door which opens out onto a nice deck, expanding your sense of space. It has a fully outfitted kitchen, sitting area with fireplace, nice size bathroom and a comfy queen size bed for two. Watch Netflix or Amazon on the 42" flat screen Smart TV. This mini cottage provides all the amenities of a larger home, but in an immaculate smaller space.
The shed adjacent to the house can be used for storage of larger items, luggage -surfboards, etc..
The landscaping encourages you to be outdoors surrounded by palms, fruit trees and succulents. Enjoy your coffee on the deck in the mornings and fire up the Weber grill for dinner at sunset. For happy hour sit on cushioned chairs around the fire table under the lit gazebo listening to your own music. Entertain yourself on the Mini Putting Green, play games or do some yoga; while enjoying the ocean breeze. All for your own private use.
2 Bicycles, body boards and beach supplies are waiting for you.
An active adult wonderland, enjoy bike trails, surfing, hiking, beach walks, golfing and many more activities at your finger tips.
The Coaster train is within walking distance and will take you(and your bikes) north to Oceanside for a stroll on the pier or south to the Gaslamp District Downtown/Harbor with stops at Cedros Shopping district and Old Town.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Also, No visiting children
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Events

No events allowed
Up to two adult visitors welcome upon approval.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Also, No visiting pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on or around property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please shut off AC or heater when leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time between 10PM-8AM Soft voices outside UNTIL 10pm No loud music
No stepping on shelving to reach objects. Step stools provided. No climbing onto furniture.
Biodegradable Shampoos, conditioners, soaps and detergents are provided. Biodegradable toilet paper ONLY and nothing else down the toilet.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Up to two adult visitors welcome upon approval.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Encinitas

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Downtown Encinitas, a neighbourhood in Encinitas. While the natural beauty of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course. Check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California, 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

  • Moonlight State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buona Forchetta Encinitas - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Playful & Unique Getaway For Two pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Playful & Unique Getaway For Two?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Playful & Unique Getaway For Two?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Playful & Unique Getaway For Two located?

Located in Downtown Encinitas, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Moonlight State Beach, San Diego Botanic Garden and Beacon Beach. Self Realization Fellowship and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely and amazing property! The tiny house hs everything you could need and the yard is just so nice to relax in. Walking distance to all of the downtown restaurants and the beach. Highly recommend for a getaway to one of San Diego’s nicest beach towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murphy

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

Perfect Tiny House & Yard

Our stay was excellent - great communication, super clean, and awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Adorable, walkable tiny home

Loved the tiny home! Despite smaller size it was very well stocked and clean. Really had no issues at all. The outside patio area was private, cute and clean. Also was walkable to restaurants and bars, and even the beach. There’s a cute park nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chintalapati V.

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

Nov 25-27, 2024

Great accommodation!! Lovely little house with amazing and beautiful finishes!! Had a pleasant stay and there was excellent communication!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelby w.

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

Absolutely loved this rental! Will be back!

Cutest rental Nicest hosts Recommend to everyone 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Great little house

Great place. Convenient location. Owners responsive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Tiny bit of Paradise

We love coming here and will be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Awesome

Great tiny place to stay. Super clean! Great location for walking to coffee, beach and shopping. Will be back hopefully!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

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

Great house!

Really clean with everything you need. Fun yard for relaxing. Great stay. Thanks Marianne and Doug!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richelle G.

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

Hidden Gem!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! This "tiny" home offered plenty and then some! The indoor space was pristine and cozy, complemented by a beautiful and spacious outdoor retreat. We also appreciated the decor with thoughtful pieces spread throughout the property. To top it off, the owners (Marianne & Doug) were friendly, responsive, and easy-going. Without a doubt, would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

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

Cutest Tiny House

We loved our stay. The house is brand new, super cute, with everything that you need for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect. We walked to the beach and downtown every day. There is even a park next door with pickle ball. The hosts have thought of everything - we would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley E.

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

The most perfect getaway

Tiny house was absolutely perfect, Marianne and Douglas gave us the ability to drop our bags before official check in which was so helpful! The house itself was incredibly clean and had anything you could want, the outside area was our favorite part to sit and have a drink before we made our way downtown which was only a short walking distance, we utilized the bikes to get to the beach as well! The city itself was so beautiful we can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Encinitas Hideaway

We’re a young couple in our 60s and we surely enjoyed our stay at the tiny house short bike ride to everywhere up and down highway 101. The host Doug was very pleasant. Always asked if we needed anything. You gotta stay here, and see it to believe it for yourself. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria J.

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

Perfection

We absolutely loved this place! It was our first experience in a tiny home, and it exceeded our expectations. It was spotless, had everything we needed, and you can’t beat the location. It’s a short walk to downtown, the beach, or just stay in and enjoy the outdoor area of the home. They have truly created a wonderful retreat for guests. We are moving to Encinitas soon, and we already said we’d still go back when we need a staycation without the kids! Thanks again for a great stay! Best VRBO experience we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim p.

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

Lovely little place

The tiny home is a wonderful place! The attention to detail and the layout of the house were amazing. Every space within the home is expertly designed for storage, bedding, etc and the outside area with chairs, firepit, table/umbrella make this a very enjoyable place to stay. The home is within a 10 minute walk to downtown Encinitas and moonlight beach. There is also a nice park with pickleball courts with a two minute walk. Doug and Marianne are very nice and interesting to talk with. We will definitely stay here again when our travels take us back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana T., Massachusetts

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

Incredible

Our stay with Marianna and Douglas went above and beyond our expectations. We have experience using various stat apps worldwide and can say without a doubt, this was our best experience. Marianna and Douglas were so personable and kind and their attention to detail is not only evident through their amazing space, but through their communication as well. Thank you so much! We look forward to next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan C., Colleyville, Texas

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

AMAZING TINY HOME

My husband and I had an amazing time staying at this tiny home. Our first time staying in one and we loved everything about it. We don’t have a single complaint. Check in was so easy, your own parking spot, just beautiful to walk up to. They had complimentary snacks and waters (what a thoughtful touch). The tiny home was SO clean and beautiful. We kept talking about it the whole weekend. We loved the firepit and mini golf. We walked to the beach (so quick and easy) and enjoyed a 5 mile walk on the Pacific Coast Highway. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O., Whittier, CA

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

A Piece of Paradise

We expected something nice, we got something astounding. This is an oasis to say the least. The tiny house was a perfect house so well planned and decorated and we miss it already. The outside area is gorgeous and so private with all that the website said and more. Doug and Marianne are awesome and included so much to make your stay one to remember and repeat. You will want them for friends. We tried, and could think of NOTHING they missed. If you stay here, you won't be sorry!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Cozy oasis

This tiny home is a wonder. We’ve never stayed in a tiny home so this was a new experience - we were fascinated by all the space saving measures (eg murphy bed style ironing board behind bathroom mirror). The landscaping outside is wonderful: spacious and comfortable with entertaining features including a putting green, water feature, table fire pit, and grill. We are 2 middle age women who were comfortable staying for 4 nights. Easy 10-15 min walk to beach and strip. Hosts were responsive and friendly, not intrusive. Clearly a lot of thought has been put into making this place comfortable, clean and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline N., San Diego, CA USA

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

Anniversary Staycation Repeat

We had such a wonderful time last year celebrating our anniversary at this AMAZING tiny house that we decided to come back again. The house itself is charming and has absolutely everything you need to relax in beautiful surroundings. We love how there is so much to see within walking distance. Fantastic restaurants are only a short walk through the park. The beach is just down the hill. We love roaming through the rock garden. Doug and Marianne give the best restaurant recommendations and their book is well laid out. My husband and I have discovered that we are now spoiled by staying at their tiny house because no other place is as clean or as organized. Even a year later everything still appears brand new! We adore the hosts and their Tiny Home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERRI D.

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

Have to come back

We have nothing negative to say. Can't wait to go back. Very peaceful, surrounded by trees, a window where you can see the sunset in this month of Sept that we were there, beautiful Hawks come visit in the trees for a bit. We enjoyed having coffee and breakfast outside in the am. Everything is close by at walking distance. Just amazing! This Tiny Home is perfect please if you stay here take care of it and be mindful of people coming back which may be you and just like I pick up after myself and am mindful that you may be back BE mindful that I will be back. Also owners can refuse in allowing someone to rent again if you leave it looking like you had no care whatsoever in how you left it. 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Perfection

Have you ever had a short-term stay where it seemed the property had no personal touches and was filled with second-hand cast-offs? THIS IS NOT THAT TYPE OF PLACE. Everything (and I mean everything) had been thought of in this wonderfully charming tiny home. From a well-stocked kitchen to the softest sheets you can imagine, this home if filled with things both practical (a washer and dryer!) and charming (loads of fun and unique decorations). But as wonderful as the home is, the outdoor spaces are even better. A firepit, putting green, bikes, cornhole, beach items... you name it, and they've provided it. The owners live in a home on the same property but our stay always felt incredibly private. And of course, just blocks from Moonlight Beach! Don't miss the opportunity to stay in this lovely, unique, charming tiny home. It's truly a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

TERRI W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is obvious that this tiny home was a labor of love for these delightful owners! Every last inch has been meticulously planned to ensure guests enjoy their experience, from thoughtful additions like a white noise machine to whimsical decor that had us smiling with each discovery, we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Both the home and the incredible outdoor spaces were immaculate. Thank you for sharing this darling vacation spot with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in procedure was simple, this facility has a full kitchen that is well stocked with equipment. It has a full sized refrigerator and beautiful grounds, the outdoor seating area has a gas fireplace and beautiful lighting at night. Very private tiny house in a great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

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

Thoughtful, cozy, clean

This tiny home was very sweet. It was thoughtfully done by the
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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Hosted by Douglas D'Amico

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