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Family-friendly holiday home in Carlsbad

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5 min walk to the sand!
Fully stocked kitchen, KitchenAid mixer, Hexclad pots/pans
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9238.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!

Welcome — we're so happy you found us!
We’re a family of six: five surfers and one happy beach spectator. These days, it’s just four of us at home, since our two oldest are married and off on their own adventures. We’ve owned this home since 2010 and have lovingly updated it over the years to create a space that’s beautiful, comfortable, and perfect for making memories with family and friends.
As parents, we understand what makes a vacation home feel special and easy for families. That’s why we’ve designed this house with families in mind — open, welcoming spaces, cozy bedrooms, and thoughtful touches throughout to make your stay feel like your own beachside retreat.
We actually live next door, so while you’ll have complete privacy during your stay, we’re close by if you need anything. We won’t intrude, but we’ll happily give a wave if you see us coming and going. If you have questions, need a local recommendation, or run into a hiccup, we’re just a quick text or knock away.

CITY OF CARLSBAD PERMIT # VR - 1241309*
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Playroom has games, books, toys and more.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
One dog considered. Must sign pet addendum.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A/C: All windows and doors must be kept closed when running the A/C. The minimum temperature it may be set is 71 degrees Fahrenheit​.
Rental agreement: Guests must return a completed rental agreement and photo ID within seven days of booking reservation.
You may be permitted to bring your dog if you agree to the rules established to maintain the quality of cleanliness of the house.

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
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 BLRE1241309

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlsbad

Located in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The Crossings at Carlsbad and Encinitas Ranch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Del Mar Beach and Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® California and Museum of Making Music. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Ponto Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 4 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islands Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Read our reviews! Guests LOVE this family friendly house! located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Carlsbad State Beach and North Ponto Beach. LEGOLAND® California is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home! Easy access to the beach, Legoland, the freeway and head great amenities, especially the playroom in the garage and the outdoor firepit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate, accurate, accurate. So thankful for a listing that had no surprises.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, the host, the beach, the neighborhood, the amenities, the weather?All a 12/10! We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Very Nice Home Close to Beach

Two blocks from beach. Beautiful house with great amenities and nicely decorated. Very thoughtful and responsive hosts. One of the best that we have rented over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

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

Amazing Stay

Four lifelong friends gathered at Kimberly and Jeff's home and had a wonderful time. They were VERY communicative, kind and responsive. We sat for hours in the beautiful back yard around the gas fireplace. I haven't ever seen such a well-appointed kitchen in a rental, the house was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. They even had soap and lotion which a lot of these places don't as well as treats for us. Were we ever to be in the area again, we will definitely be staying there. Thanks Kimberly and Jeff !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Awesome

Great stay and owners, great communication
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Fantastic house, location, and hosts

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at this property! The house is amazing - clean, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and plenty of space. And the real MVP was the playroom. The location is awesome; just 2 blocks and some stairs down to the beach. The beach is narrow so during high tide there is little to no beach but it wasn't crowded which was great. Kim & Jeff were both awesome hosts. They were quick to communicate, offered wet suits for the kids, and made check-out a breeze. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Family Friendly Stay

Perfect getaway location! The house is so family friendly and conveniently located. We enjoyed the beach, Lego Land and the zoo. All 3 generations were happy! It is one of the nicest stays we’ve had as the owners have thought of everything and were so nice to rent from. Hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

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

Wonderful Home

Such a wonderful home for a big family vacation! Close to the beach, spotless, great communication from hosts, comfy beds, awesome playroom, tons of amenities - we had a blast. Kids loved making S’mores! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Such a Great Home for a Family Getaway

Loved everything about this property! Location was great- a short walk to the beach; enough spaces for everyone- the playroom was perfect for our grandkids (and even our adult kids at night); and the kitchen was stocked well enough for us to cook every meal. We will definitely stay again next time we’re in Carlsbad! Thank you Kim and Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Couldn’t be a better Legoland Stay

The property was clean and well appointed. I generally expect this from a rental. What put this over the top was the kids playroom and closeness to both the beach and Legoland. Perfect for a family with young kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

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

Perfect extended family vacation at the beach

We had a perfect week staying at Kim & Jeff's beach house. The house was a great fit for our family (3 generations), the kids loved the play room, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed (we cooked 3 nights in the house) and we all enjoyed the comfortable lounging areas, plenty of space for our quiet moments and sitting outside at the fire pit. Jeff and Kim were perfect hosts and kindly allowed us to borrow some wetsuits, the house is just a short walk to the beach. Our kids are already asking when can we go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Best family vacation ever.

Everything we needed for an amazing family vacation was included in this VRBO. Our kids and grandkids had so much fun. The playroom was perfect and well equipped for "down time". Quiet time around the fire pit after the kids were asleep was amazing. The hosts were very accommodating and the thought of everything a family would need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Perfect Home away from Home

We had a beautiful stay at this home. We are incredibly impressed with everything from the cleanliness of the home to all of the necessities & amenities that were provided. It is a short walk down to a beautiful beach which was rarely busy and so almost felt like our own private beach. We loved sitting outside at night around the fire pit talking & even our teens enjoyed the 'play room'! Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and well appointed

We enjoyed our stay at this great property. Owners were easy to communicate with and so accommodating. House was very clean and well appointed. The play room for kids is also amazing. Short walk to the beach and plenty of beach equipment on hand to use. Nice central location to all things Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Diego. Legoland, the zoo, safari park, aquarium, and delicious u-pick it strawberries close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glori R.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Beautiful home, convenient location, and all the amenities you could ask for! This is a spectacular family home and the playroom kept our 4 year old entertained for days! The owners were an absolute pleasure and overly accommodating. Five stars across the board.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B., Gilbert, Arizona

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

Wonderful Carlsbad Trip

The house was amazing and so well equipped. We had everything we needed. The host was accessible and great to work with. We had a great time and were very comfortable. The playroom and backyard were great for downtime with the grandkids. We also loved Carlsbad and the house was an easy walk or drive to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Highly recommended

We had an amazing stay! Logistics and communication were seamless. Beautiful home, location is excellent, quiet neighborhood, easy stroll to the beach, steps to the train station yet no train noise. The best part however was the play room! We had 4 kids that would have spent the trip playing in the playroom if we'd have let them! Definitely would recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Austin, TX

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

Carlsbad family vacation

Beautiful house! Fully equipped with everything we needed and the kids loved the playroom. All four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are upstairs (plus a half-bath downstairs). Three of the bedrooms share one hall access bathroom, so maybe not an ideal setup for multiple non-related families but worked fine for our 3- generation family group. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

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

Awesome Time

Amazing host! The house lacked nothing. We walked to the beach every day, they supplied everything we needed to enjoy our beach time. The play room was well thought of. The kids had a blast in there. Highly recommended for family. Thank you, Jeff and Kim:)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Absolutely Incredible!

Wow. This home is perfection! We head to Carlsbad yearly for the 4th of July and this is by far our favorite home. The kitchen is stocked, the play room is wonderful, the beds are so cozy, and steps away from the beach! The homeowners are the sweetest, leaving goodies for the kids and jumped onto any requests we had, including helping find a babysitter! We will be back and we cannot recommend this rental enough! Thank you Jeff and Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Beautiful home, location is amazing, perfect for kids!

What an amazing stay we had, we made this property our home for 3 weeks. The owner Kim is outstanding! She/ they have thought about almost every little detail. Have had many rentals but no one has ever gone above & beyond like they did. From house hold supplies to diaper pail, pack & play, toys etc Plus being able to walk to the beach was great, and just a quick drive to about any where to do so many different things. I highly recommend this place to anyone and would definitely love to come back here.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Best stay EVER

This house is an absolute dream. When you imagine getting a house close to the beach, you wouldn’t even hope it was this good. The pictures are accurate. It was spotlessly clean and had everything you could need. The neighborhood felt so safe and welcoming. My 80-year-old in-laws took a walk every morning and loved it. We had three generations staying at the house, and we all had enough living space and hangout space. The owners are beyond gracious and wonderful to communicate with. Do yourself a favor and book this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

SoCal at its best!

This VRBO gem was perfect for our group of 9. We had 6 adults and 3 girls, ages 2, 2, and 4. Everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and the girls loved the playroom, complete with playhouse, puppet stage, legos, dollhouse, books, tv and much more! The beach is easily accessible as are grocery stores, and a myriad of restaurants. We enjoyed a day at Legoland, the Safari Park and a fun morning at the Carlsbad Aquatic Center. Communication with the host was excellent! We would love to stay in their beautiful home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great Beach House

This Carlsbad beach house was perfect for our family vacation! The location was perfect. A very nice south Carlsbad State beach was easily accessed by a 10 minute walk. The house itself was located in a cul-de-sac neighborhood which was nice and quiet. Kim and Jeff thought of every need in the house including skewers for roasting marshmallows on the outdoor fire pit. The converted playroom garage area was fully stocked with toys that fit all age groups. Our grandsons had hours of fun in the playroom! There was easy access to Interstate 5 making it easy to get to San Diego and various theme parks. Thank you Kim and Jeff for sharing your beautiful beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff or Kim Todd

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We live next door to this property. We're just about to begin our 10th year of vacation renting. It's YOUR house during your stay - you can expect to see us going in and out of our house, but you will get complete privacy. It's a lovely neighborhood and the beach is one of our favorite surf spots.

Why they chose this property

The house is CLEAN, well maintained, and fun!

The beach is magical! There's something for everyone - playing in the sand, jumping in the waves, boogie boarding, surfing, or just relaxing in the sun. One of the greatest joys in life is quality time with family. We set up this home with the hope that guests will create lifelong memories and have a wonderful time so they come back (and a lot of them do)!
Thank you for considering our house for your vacation!

What makes this property unique

The house is located in a quiet neighborhood close to the beach. It is an easy five-minute walk to a lovely beach where you will descend a staircase of about 100 steps and find yourself on a beach with locals and campers (no big crowds of tourists).

The house has hard floors throughout and all mattresses and pillows are encased for cleanliness. It is beautifully decorated, well maintained and without "owner clutter."

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English, Spanish

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