Light and bright beach retreat

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A Victorian-style building with a prominent 'Ocean House' sign, surrounded by palm trees and brick walls.
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a red cabinet, and a patterned rug.
A living room with two red sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A porch with wicker furniture, a door with a screen, and a number '14' on the wall.
A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, a window with blinds, a dresser, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carlsbad State Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad Village, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this condo is near theme parks and near a water park. Shoppers can check out Carlsbad Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frontwave Arena, or consider a night out at The Camp Store. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
Map
Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Street Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saint Malo Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 8 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪264 Fresco - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and bright beach retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light and bright beach retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light and bright beach retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and bright beach retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light and bright beach retreat located?

Located in Carlsbad Village, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach and State Street Farmers Market. New Village Arts Theatre and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay as per usual!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value great location cute property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thanks Grant. Come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was incredibly clean, well stocked and roomy. Great location with covered parking. Check in was a breeze and the host always responded quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Carlsbad Village!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, can walk to beach and lots of restaurants. We didn’t cook but kitchen was stocked well and also had beach towels, chairs, boogie boards. Nice large bedroom and plenty of space in living room/kitchen. Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding in every way. Great communication by the owner. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thaks Mike, Come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped and the place was perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Thanks Lenny. Come back again in the future. Timothy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to old Carlsbad area. Pretty laid back with lots to keep us busy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2025
Jerome. Please let us know what we could have done to earn 5 stars. That’s our goal. Happy Holidays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Wonderful stay, very helpful owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again a perfect stay at the perfect place! Always clean and fully equipped with all the needs, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Clean and well located right in the heart of the village, close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

12 days in paradise!

We enjoyed our stay immensely! Close to everything in the village.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Paradise Location

Wonderfully located near the water, restaurants and shopping. Really appreciate having coffee there after a day of travels. Thank you and we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday at Bella Sirena.

Another great stay in Carlsbad Village. The condo was a welcome quiet retreat for us as we visited nearby family. Beach walks were the highlights.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away spot

After living in Carlsbad for 35 years, we love to sneak back for visits. This little place was perfect for this trip. It was clean, well-stocked, and within walking distance of everything. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Location with Comfort and Style

I very much enjoyed time to myself after a week with family at Thanksgiving. Walking to both the Village or the beach was only steps away and no car needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Condo

We enjoyed our second year in this well appointed unit. Great location!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the center of Carlsbad with everything that I needed for my stay at half the price of anything else (hotels) in the area. Unit was clean with all the things that I needed included. Dedicated parking space was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2025
Hi Charlie,,,, Anything we could have done better to earn 5 stars instead of 4? Please let me know. We strive for a 5-Star stay! Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! My only suggestion would be to put an anti-slip mat in the shower. Otherwise, excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Excellent suggestion.. Thanks for the input!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lacrosse

It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great unit

The unit is well equipped and has nice furnishings. We love the village and will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo

The condo is in a great location, owner is very responsive, the kitchen has everything you need and the place is well maintained and clean. An awesome condo, we will be back next year. We stayed 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice beach apartment

If you want a good location for access to beach, bars and restaurants, this is a perfect place. The supply of beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and boogie boards was a nice feature! However, be prepared for train whistles. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place in a Great Town

Very happy with the stay. Close to beach, close to village restaurants. Well stocked with beach chairs, beach towels, etc. Wish it was not so close to the train tracks as the Coaster starts early in the morning, but obviously not something the owner controls.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carlsbad Trip

This is our second stay at this condo and we loved it just as much as the first time. The condo is so cute, has everything you need, has the perfect location within walking distance of the village and great restaurants, and the beach. You couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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