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Cardiff Retreat w/ Game Room & Deck, Near Beach
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 592.9 sq m
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Cardiff, CA
- Place, Eli Howard Surf School10 min walk
- Place, San Elijo State Beach10 min walk
- Place, Cardiff State Beach12 min walk
- Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Additional Sleeping (Living Space)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cardiff Retreat w/ Game Room & Deck, Near Beach
Experience the coastal charm of Southern California when you stay at this lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath Cardiff vacation rental! Ideal for a family gathering or a weekend getaway with friends, this apartment is nestled in a tranquil beach town with plenty of in-house amenities. Soak up the sun at San Elijo State Beach, check out the San Diego Botanic Garden, or visit LEGOLAND California. After the day’s activities, grill a delicious dinner on the deck or play table tennis in the garage game room.
-- THE PROPERTY --
RNTL-030304-2024 | Multi-Game Arcade Console | Furnished Deck | Beach Chairs & Towels | Spectacular Sunset Views
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: BBQ grill, dining area, 180-degree views of coast & town, beach wagon, coolers
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, garage game room w/ ping-pong table, board games, high chair, ceiling fans, old-style gaming console, vintage arcade games
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker (cups provided)
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), no A/C, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (9:30 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: Exterior stairs required to access main level, 2-story apartment
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), garage (1 vehicle)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACH DAYS: Cardiff State Beach (0.5 miles), San Elijo State Beach (1 mile), Tide Beach Park (2 miles), Moonlight State Beach (3 miles), Fletcher Cove Beach Park (3 miles), La Jolla Cove (16 miles)
LOCAL HOT SPOTS: Downtown Encinitas (2 miles), San Diego Botanic Garden (3 miles), Del Mar Fairgrounds (5 miles), Del Mar Racetrack (6 miles), Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (9 miles), LEGOLAND California (10 miles), Ocean's Eleven Casino (14 miles)
SAN DIEGO: University of California San Diego (12 miles), Balboa Park (22 miles), San Diego Zoo (23 miles), USS Midway Museum (25 miles)
AIRPORT: San Diego International Airport (25 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $125 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story property requires exterior stairs to access the main level of the home
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras in front of the home: 1 camera is facing the entryway, and 1 camera is facing the stairs. The cameras do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
-- THE PROPERTY --
RNTL-030304-2024 | Multi-Game Arcade Console | Furnished Deck | Beach Chairs & Towels | Spectacular Sunset Views
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: BBQ grill, dining area, 180-degree views of coast & town, beach wagon, coolers
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, garage game room w/ ping-pong table, board games, high chair, ceiling fans, old-style gaming console, vintage arcade games
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker (cups provided)
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), no A/C, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (9:30 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: Exterior stairs required to access main level, 2-story apartment
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), garage (1 vehicle)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACH DAYS: Cardiff State Beach (0.5 miles), San Elijo State Beach (1 mile), Tide Beach Park (2 miles), Moonlight State Beach (3 miles), Fletcher Cove Beach Park (3 miles), La Jolla Cove (16 miles)
LOCAL HOT SPOTS: Downtown Encinitas (2 miles), San Diego Botanic Garden (3 miles), Del Mar Fairgrounds (5 miles), Del Mar Racetrack (6 miles), Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (9 miles), LEGOLAND California (10 miles), Ocean's Eleven Casino (14 miles)
SAN DIEGO: University of California San Diego (12 miles), Balboa Park (22 miles), San Diego Zoo (23 miles), USS Midway Museum (25 miles)
AIRPORT: San Diego International Airport (25 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $125 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story property requires exterior stairs to access the main level of the home
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras in front of the home: 1 camera is facing the entryway, and 1 camera is facing the stairs. The cameras do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
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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
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Property Registration Number RNTL-030304-2024
About the area
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff-by-the-Sea is home to this apartment. 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.
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Cardiff, CA
What's nearby
- Eli Howard Surf School - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- San Elijo State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Cardiff State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Swamis Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Encinitas Community Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- El Pueblo Mexican Food - 13 min walk
- Jorge's Mexicatessen - 3 min drive
- Plant Power Fast Food - 3 min drive
- Carl's Jr. - 3 min drive
- Breakers CBG - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann C.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
Ann C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tina
27 April 2025
Wonderful stay
Tina
10/10 Excellent
Molly M.
17 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Molly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
27 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo
Dana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan C.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and apartment
Megan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian L.
4 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Cardiff!
Brian L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonya H.
6 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured
Sonya H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Nancy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
patti s.
19 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
patti s.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay R.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lindsay R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet H.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing retreat
Janet H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Jenny G.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Jenny G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
21 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend in North County
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
5 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thelma and Louise trip
Carol P.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
janet w.
24 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely with exception
janet w.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennine M.
7 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jennine M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna S.
7 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Donna S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Teresa R.
27 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Teresa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dana
11 May 2024
Unplugging here was the best.
Dana
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