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Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 496.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom Main House
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean
Fabulous 2BR/1BAhouse in a great location - close to beach and close to the action on the 101! (casita/ADU also available for reservations >30 days). No check-ins on Sundays. Contract required - see rental agreement in listing for example of contract. You will have to cancel reservation yourself if you provide false/inaccurate information or won't sign the contract. NOTE my cancellation policy differs from VRBO's.
Encinitas Beach Haus is a lovely contemporary beach bungalow in the heart of downtown Encinitas and only 1/2 block to breathtaking ocean views. Beach access is just blocks away at Swami's, D Street, or Moonlight Beach (C and B street). The house is located West of the 5 freeway AND West of Coastal Highway 101, meaning no highway crossing required to access the beach. It features a sleek, stylish design boasting high-end finishes and appliances, including bamboo flooring throughout, expansive exposed beam ceilings, La Cantina door to enhance indoor/outdoor living, and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances. The main house offers 2 bedrooms (both with King beds – perfect for 4 people), 1 bathroom w/shower, plus an open-concept kitchen, dining area and living room with modern gas fireplace (this provides heat for the front house). The large back courtyard features outdoor seating, gas firepit, and large bar island with lots of space. The bedrooms have shades on the main windows, but they are more for privacy than for blocking light. If you are sensitive to light, I recommend you bring an eyemask. Like most houses in coastal San Diego, this house does not have a/c. (At the back of the property there is a casita/ADU that is available for 30+ day rentals only. The casita/ADU offers 1 bedroom (with 2 Queen beds), 1 bathroom plus living room with sofa bed, kitchenette, skylights, ceiling fan…but only for rentals >30 days. There will be an additional nightly charge if renting the casita/ADU (30+ day rentals only). If you are renting only the front house, there will be no one in the casita/ADU while you are there so you will not be sharing the yard with anyone. The laundry room is in the casita/ADU but other than the laundry room renters will have no access to the casita/ADU.)
This home is located within walking distance to 2 great beaches: Moonlight Beach in Encinitas (about 6 blocks) and Swami’s beach in Cardiff (about 0.4 miles). Moonlight Beach is a wonderful family-friendly beach that features sand volleyball courts, playground equipment, fire pits, tennis courts and new facilities, including restrooms, beachside snack hut and equipment rental shops. Swami’s is one of the greatest surf beaches in the area and is located next to the world-famous Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens. You can walk through the gardens just down the street from the Beach Haus. Included in your rental are beach chairs, beach wagon and other gear and to help you enjoy your time at the beach. An outdoor shower with hot water allows you to easily rinse off the sand from your day.
Please note: This is a very nice house and is special to us. If you can not treat the house with respect and follow all the rules (no additional people, no social gatherings of any kind, no pets, no smoking of any kind, etc.), then this is not the rental for you. You will be required to complete a contract sent to you by the owner before your reservation will be considered final. Casita/ADU on property only for rentals >30 days. Discounts available for longer term rentals. No a/c on property (but plenty of fans) and no heat other than the fireplace in the front house.
Encinitas Beach Haus is only 2 blocks to all the wonderful shopping and restaurants available on Coastal Highway 101. There you will find many dining and drinking options within walking distance to keep you entertained throughout your stay including City Taco, Culture Brewing, Encinitas Ale House, Union Kitchen & Tap, Blue Ribbon Pizza, Trattoria I Trulli, The Taco Stand, Swami’s Café, The Bier Garden, Urbn Pizza, Cali Cream and so many more.
If you need a break from the beach, Encinitas also is home to many yoga studios, the classic La Paloma movie theater, and the San Diego Botanic Garden with four miles of garden trails and numerous exhibits including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, firesafe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. The meditation gardens are just down the street and are incredibly peaceful and beautiful.
Outside of Encinitas but still close, you can enjoy the Del Mar racetrack, Carlsbad, Legoland, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Parks, Seaport Village, Cedros Design District, the Stephen Birch Aquarium, Torrey Pines for hiking, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Old Town and the downtown Gaslamp District. Within a 1-hour drive in Anaheim are Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
There is no end to the fun San Diego offers, and most are a quick drive or train ride from Encinitas. The central location of this special home allows you to leave the car behind and enjoy many wonderful in-town experiences, or hop on the Coaster (train) and explore further afield.
Note: You will need to complete, sign and return a contract or you will be required to cancel your reservation. A copy of identification will be requested. Cameras are installed on the outside of the house for security purposes only. Home is not to be used for business events and NO PARTIES/SOCIAL GATHERINGS are allowed. Only people listed on the contract are allowed on the premises. Any infractions of these rules could result in your security deposit not being returned. Maximum of 5 adults. Not child-proofed and not suitable for very young children. No access to the casita/ADU for short-term renters other than use of the laundry room.
STR Permit #RNTL-029644-2024
Encinitas Beach Haus is a lovely contemporary beach bungalow in the heart of downtown Encinitas and only 1/2 block to breathtaking ocean views. Beach access is just blocks away at Swami's, D Street, or Moonlight Beach (C and B street). The house is located West of the 5 freeway AND West of Coastal Highway 101, meaning no highway crossing required to access the beach. It features a sleek, stylish design boasting high-end finishes and appliances, including bamboo flooring throughout, expansive exposed beam ceilings, La Cantina door to enhance indoor/outdoor living, and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances. The main house offers 2 bedrooms (both with King beds – perfect for 4 people), 1 bathroom w/shower, plus an open-concept kitchen, dining area and living room with modern gas fireplace (this provides heat for the front house). The large back courtyard features outdoor seating, gas firepit, and large bar island with lots of space. The bedrooms have shades on the main windows, but they are more for privacy than for blocking light. If you are sensitive to light, I recommend you bring an eyemask. Like most houses in coastal San Diego, this house does not have a/c. (At the back of the property there is a casita/ADU that is available for 30+ day rentals only. The casita/ADU offers 1 bedroom (with 2 Queen beds), 1 bathroom plus living room with sofa bed, kitchenette, skylights, ceiling fan…but only for rentals >30 days. There will be an additional nightly charge if renting the casita/ADU (30+ day rentals only). If you are renting only the front house, there will be no one in the casita/ADU while you are there so you will not be sharing the yard with anyone. The laundry room is in the casita/ADU but other than the laundry room renters will have no access to the casita/ADU.)
This home is located within walking distance to 2 great beaches: Moonlight Beach in Encinitas (about 6 blocks) and Swami’s beach in Cardiff (about 0.4 miles). Moonlight Beach is a wonderful family-friendly beach that features sand volleyball courts, playground equipment, fire pits, tennis courts and new facilities, including restrooms, beachside snack hut and equipment rental shops. Swami’s is one of the greatest surf beaches in the area and is located next to the world-famous Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens. You can walk through the gardens just down the street from the Beach Haus. Included in your rental are beach chairs, beach wagon and other gear and to help you enjoy your time at the beach. An outdoor shower with hot water allows you to easily rinse off the sand from your day.
Please note: This is a very nice house and is special to us. If you can not treat the house with respect and follow all the rules (no additional people, no social gatherings of any kind, no pets, no smoking of any kind, etc.), then this is not the rental for you. You will be required to complete a contract sent to you by the owner before your reservation will be considered final. Casita/ADU on property only for rentals >30 days. Discounts available for longer term rentals. No a/c on property (but plenty of fans) and no heat other than the fireplace in the front house.
Encinitas Beach Haus is only 2 blocks to all the wonderful shopping and restaurants available on Coastal Highway 101. There you will find many dining and drinking options within walking distance to keep you entertained throughout your stay including City Taco, Culture Brewing, Encinitas Ale House, Union Kitchen & Tap, Blue Ribbon Pizza, Trattoria I Trulli, The Taco Stand, Swami’s Café, The Bier Garden, Urbn Pizza, Cali Cream and so many more.
If you need a break from the beach, Encinitas also is home to many yoga studios, the classic La Paloma movie theater, and the San Diego Botanic Garden with four miles of garden trails and numerous exhibits including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, firesafe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. The meditation gardens are just down the street and are incredibly peaceful and beautiful.
Outside of Encinitas but still close, you can enjoy the Del Mar racetrack, Carlsbad, Legoland, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Parks, Seaport Village, Cedros Design District, the Stephen Birch Aquarium, Torrey Pines for hiking, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Old Town and the downtown Gaslamp District. Within a 1-hour drive in Anaheim are Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
There is no end to the fun San Diego offers, and most are a quick drive or train ride from Encinitas. The central location of this special home allows you to leave the car behind and enjoy many wonderful in-town experiences, or hop on the Coaster (train) and explore further afield.
Note: You will need to complete, sign and return a contract or you will be required to cancel your reservation. A copy of identification will be requested. Cameras are installed on the outside of the house for security purposes only. Home is not to be used for business events and NO PARTIES/SOCIAL GATHERINGS are allowed. Only people listed on the contract are allowed on the premises. Any infractions of these rules could result in your security deposit not being returned. Maximum of 5 adults. Not child-proofed and not suitable for very young children. No access to the casita/ADU for short-term renters other than use of the laundry room.
STR Permit #RNTL-029644-2024
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No child-proofing and steep stairs.
Events
No events allowed
NO SOCIAL gatherings of any kind
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, juuling, vaping, etc. ANYWHERE
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Make sure the barbecue is covered and clean – same condition it was received in
Please start the laundry - sheets & towels
Turn all the lights off & make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked – including the back gate - and that the fireplace, mini-split and firepit are turned off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Note from host: NO SOCIAL gatherings of any kind
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Encinitas
Located in Downtown Encinitas, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Del Mar Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course.
LEGOLAND® California and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Encinitas, CA
What's nearby
- I Street Viewpoint - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- San Elijo State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Moonlight State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Better Buzz Coffee - 10 min walk
- The Taco Stand - 9 min walk
- Herb & Sea - 11 min walk
- Temaki Bar Sushi - 10 min walk
- The Roxy Encinitas - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise T.
3 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise T.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carson H.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marine Layer
Carson H.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
domitilla b.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
domitilla b.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encinitas
Paul G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen D.
12 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Downtown Gem
Kristen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
JOSH M K.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
JOSH M K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam F.
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Home
Richard F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake P.
3 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise steps from the beach
Jake P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
John M.
11 June 2018
Cozy, comfortable, convenient
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jacque G.
19 August 2018
Beautiful, Clean Beach House
Jacque G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Danielle H.
24 August 2018
Amazing house for two families to share; walking distance to everything!
Danielle H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Rene V.
7 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous and comfortable
Rene V.
8/10 Good
kellie f.
13 August 2018
Beautiful, modern Eninitas Beachhouse
kellie f.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M. K.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Kelly M. K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
12 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely, well-equipped home
Lisa S.
Stayed 49 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rob M.
13 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location
Rob M.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jason J.
5 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection @ The Beach Haus
Jason J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Andrea M.
16 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location
Andrea M.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas L.
10 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is located so that you can walk to the downtown and moonlight beach.
Thomas L.
10/10 Excellent
JOHN H.
30 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations !
JOHN H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
20 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach getaway
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kathy K.
13 June 2019
Great location and amenities
Kathy K.
10/10 Excellent
Channing M.
4 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our trip!
Channing M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
About the host
Hosted by Debbie Way
We are a family of four who loves San Diego, Lake Tahoe and traveling. We have lived and traveled all over the world and just returned to California a few years ago. Our daughters have grown up skiing Tahoe in the winter, and enjoying the lake in the summer. I am originally a SoCal girl who lived in San Diego. We were so excited to get the opportunity to purchase a house in our desired location with plenty of room for friends and family. We hope you love the area and our home as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
We love the location and feel of this house. Fantastic 2 bedroom front house and back 1+ bedroom casita make it the perfect vacation solution. Close to everything Encinitas has to offer - we love just leaving our car behind and walking to the beaches and restaurants of town.
What makes this property unique
Walkable to so much!
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