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Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit

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A modern living room with a blue sofa, a woven coffee table, and a large window with blinds.
A coastal residential area with houses, roads, and a clear view of the ocean.
An outdoor patio area with a table, chairs, and a grill.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wicker coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a blue refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Leucadia State Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Leucadia State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandview Surf Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Beacon Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Shared Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit

Discover one of Leucadia's best-kept secrets—a charming coastal casita perfect for your next family vacation. This hidden gem offers the perfect home base for experiencing the laid-back lifestyle of Leucadia & Encinitas. Inside, you'll find two bedrooms, each furnished with a comfortable queen bed, along with a shared full bathroom. Thoughtfully designed interiors create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels both stylish and relaxed.

The true highlight of the property is the expansive backyard oasis. Gather around the fire pit after a day at the beach, enjoy meals together at the outdoor dining area, or unwind in the comfortable lounge seating surrounded by mature landscaping. Families will especially love the custom-built treehouse, offering a unique and memorable space for kids to play and explore.

Leave the car behind and stroll to Leucadia's favorite coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and local markets along Highway 101. When it's time for the sand and surf, both Beacons Beach and Grandview Beach are just a short walk away. Whether you're seeking a family beach getaway, a weekend escape, or an extended coastal stay, this hidden Leucadia retreat offers the perfect blend of location, charm, and outdoor living.

✨ Highlights:
🏠 Small Casita in the heart of Leucadia, Encinitas
🏖️ Walkable to Beacons Beach & Grandview Beach
🍽 Less than half a mile to N Coast Hwy 101- number of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, & more
⭐️ Professionally furnished & decorated w/ brand-new 2026 furnishings
❄️ HVAC mini-splits in each room
🔥 Outdoor fire pit + outdoor dining
🌲 Custom built-in tree house- Perfect for kids' entertainment

📍 Location & Lifestyle:
Enjoy the very best of Leucadia living, just a short stroll to:
🏖 Beacons Beach- 0.8 mi & South Carlsbad Beach- 0.8 mi walk
☕️ N Coast Hwy 101 (restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, & more) - 0.1 mi
🛍 Downtown Encinitas- 2 mi

Leucadia is known for its relaxed, laid-back vibe, beautiful beaches, and friendly local culture. It's the kind of beach town where mornings start with coffee and ocean air, afternoons are spent surfing or exploring, and evenings wind down with great food and unforgettable sunsets.

Whether you're here for beach days, family time, or simply to slow down and enjoy the coastal lifestyle, this hidden gem offers the perfect home base for an unforgettable Encinitas escape.

You're also within minutes of:
🐬 Legoland– 15 minutes
🦁 San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Downtown – 35 minutes
✈️ San Diego International Airport (SAN) – 35 minutes
✈️ Palomar Airport – 15 minutes

🛏️ Sleeping Accommodations:
Primary Suite – Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed

🚗 Parking:
1-Car Driveway Parking (shared driveway)
- Dimensions: 7.5' W x 18' D
(compact to mid SUV only)

📌 Things to Know:
🏡 Privacy: This is a separate, detached casita situated on the same property lot as the main house. Each unit has separate entry. The driveway is shared space with designated parking spaces for each unit. Both homes are fully private with no other shared space.
🏠 Historic Build: This casita was built in the 50's and still carries it's historic charm with some updates. It is very small so please make sure you are comfortable with tight spaces before booking.
🐶 We are pet friendly! We welcome 1 dog to accompany your stay (non-shedding, less than 25lbs). A $200 non-refundable pet fee will be added on to your reservation.
🍽 Cooking: This home does not have a dishwasher. Drying racks are provided.
✅ Flexible Cancellation: Full refund if canceled 30+ days before arrival
🧼 Starter Pack Included: Paper goods, soaps, detergent, and shower sets
🔐 Home is monitored by exterior surveillance cameras
📶 High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TVs
📅 Age Requirement: Primary renter must be 30+. If all guests are adults, each must be over 30 (families excluded)

🚨 Community Guidelines:
This home is in a quiet, residential neighborhood and best suited for respectful guests and families.
- No parties
- No excessive noise
- No smoking
- No unauthorized guests
Violations may result in immediate eviction without refund. Please ensure all guests understand and agree to the rules before booking.

Departure Instructions:
As your beach getaway comes to an end, we kindly ask you to follow these quick steps before checking out. Please turn off all lights, fans, and HVAC; lock all doors and windows; start the dishwasher with any dirty dishes; leave used towels on the bathroom floor and beds unmade; and remove all trash and recycling. Don't forget to report any damages, issues, or upgrade suggestions—we truly value your feedback! Check-out is at 10:00 AM, unless a late check-out was pre-approved. Requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you for staying with us!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No refunds for system failures (water, electric, etc.). No unapproved pets or smoking; $2,000 fee, eviction, and forfeiture of payment for violations.
Guests are liable for negligent property damage. No alterations or furniture rearrangement. Report issues immediately.
Credit card charges for rental, fees, or damages are non-disputable. Disputes resolved via arbitration in San Diego, CA.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RNTL-028721-2023
Property # 5344390vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Leucadia, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Leucadia State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grandview Surf Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beacon Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Batiquitos Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Ponto Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Juanitas Taco Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick & Hawk - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Agave Birriera - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Birdseye Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit?

As of 4 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit on 14 December 2026 start from NZ$2,432, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casita Guest House | AC | Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit located?

Located in Leucadia, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Leucadia State Beach, Grandview Surf Beach and Beacon Beach. Batiquitos Lagoon and South Ponto Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little home!

We had a great stay at the cottage! Perfect spot and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

great place thanks for everything
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Awesome property close to the beach. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Would definitely go back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing stay!!!!

Truly a wonderful space and beautiful little home. Everything was clean, comfortable, and lovely. Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible cottage in incredible location

Couldn’t be happier with our stay. The cottage is the perfect size for 2-4 people. Hosts were able to get us in earlier than expected and communicated every step in the process. Check in was a breeze. Will definitely be staying here again; location couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet and cozy

The property is as advertised, likely even better in person. It is cozy and quaint with a lovely backyard. The owners were easy and communicative and the whole experience was perfect and exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sweet Little Cottage

We live locally and needed to get out of our house during a renovation. This little cottage is as described. It’s cute and cozy. Beds are comfortable and AC in each room was nice. Located on an alley, it’s fairly private and quiet. Close to coffee, restaurants etc. While we didn’t take advantage of it, the backyard is nice with outdoor dining area and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

surf visit

the cabin was awesome. we especially appreciated the following: the well appointed kitchen the ample strorage space outside for gear the cleanliness the nice linens Only downsides were difficult parking, which we were warned about and lack of an outdoor shower, which was mentioned somewhere in the description. and really the outdoor shower would ba a good addition to save wear and tear on the bathroom. just a thought. thanks for a great week! we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Cozy!

The title is fitting! We felt very cozy and relaxed in the cottage. The backyard is wonderful! Our son loved the treehouse, we had fun playing corn hole, and enjoyed relaxing next to the fire. The neighborhood is great. The long walks with our dogs along Neptune Avenue was enjoyable. Lots of options for food and the kitchen was well stocked for our meals in. We slept very well too! I definitely recommend staying at the retro cottage. One word of advice: bring a small car. We brought our large Ford Expedition and the neighbors sharing the driveway with us had a large Fire F-150. This made pulling in and out of the driveway challenging. A smaller car would have made that a lot easier. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

great location, very overpriced house

Some of our issues were due to the property management, which we are told is now being changed. VRBO did refund us a night due to the issues we had. We arrived to a dirty house. The sheets are clearly not been changed, they were full of hair and our bed actually had foil pill cards still inside the sheets.There is no dishwasher, and the dishes and utensils were clearly dirty. The rugs had visible debris on them and when we moved one of then to shake it out, it dumped a pile of sand and debris on the floor. Management was initially helpful and sent a new cleaner, but quickly became unreachable. We also went days with no wifi as the repeater was missing and no one would come to help find it. The sleeper couch was broken. The house itself is a very cute bungalow type beach house in an amazing location in Leucadia. Walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. The outdoor living area is very nice, but also unusual as there is no back door to access the back patio. We enjoyed the fire pit, and ate dinner outside a lot as there is no table to eat at inside. The house is very small, the walls are paper thin, the light from the kitchen pours into one of the bedrooms over the space above the wall that connects them. There are 2 bedrooms but literally everyone has to be awake or asleep at the same time, its crazy close quarters. The parking is a whole situation. We have a ford truck and we had to arrange with the neighbors constantly to get in and out when we went places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2024
We hope to see you again soon Paul!

About the host

Hosted by Drift Vacation Homes

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Drift Vacation Homes is a company dedicated to putting the needs of our customers first. Our mission is to offer spotless accommodations that exceed your expectations. We understand the difficulties when deciding on your vacation rental and want to ensure that every listing is depicted accurately and transparently.

We are thrilled at the prospect of having you as our guest and providing you with an unforgettable vacation in stunning San Diego!

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