Perched in a quiet Carlsbad neighborhood, 'The Best Spot in Carlsbad' offers a serene retreat with panoramic ocean views. Unwind on the patio, enjoy outdoor dining, or relax around the fire pit while taking in the sunset. This dog-friendly home features comfortable beds, private laundry facilities and plenty of off-street parking.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach.
NO PETS PLEASE- this home is no longer pet friendly. Thank-you!
Enjoy spectacular ocean and lagoon views from this extraordinarily relaxing & serene home-away-from-home at the beach. Locals call it, 'The Best Spot in Carlsbad.' . . . would you like to know WHY???
#1. We have beautiful unobstructed panoramic white water views of the ocean, inside the house and out!
#2. We are just a short walk to the beach. A scenic trail to the beach starts just a few steps from the house.
#3. We are in a great location, on a quite residential neighborhood with little traffic.
#4. We have a beautifully landscaped grassy yard looking out to the ocean. Enjoy the ocean while dining on the patio, sunbathing in the yard, or sitting around the fire pit with a beverage at sunset.
#5. We are close to everything! 10 minutes to Legoland; 30 minutes to Seaward; 35 minutes to San Diego Zoo; 45 minute to Wild Animal Park; 1:15 hour to Disneyland;
Your home-away-from home at the beach is fully equipped, and features lovely views of the ocean, with plenty of outdoor space for the children to play and the adults to relax. You will enjoy comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of off-street parking, WIFI, private laundry facilities, a grassy yard with patio furnished for outdoor dining and lounging, a propane grill, a fire-ring. Beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, boogey boards, beach toys and coolers are provided, along with all your linens and basic kitchen supplies.
And it's sparkling clean!
Pelicans, egrets, seagulls, and great blue herons will point the way as you follow the short and easy scenic trail from the property to the beach (about a block-and-a-half).
In the evening, enjoy the view of the magnificent sunset over the Pacific and the graceful flight of many sea birds, while you cook dinner on the grill. If you've brought children, there's plenty of room for them to play, and you can relax while the kids play in the yard.
Stroll, bike, or rollerblade a few blocks up the coast to the "village" for lunch. Explore the small shops, boutiques, antique stores and cafes. There are many excellent restaurants, and If you in the mood for romantic evening out, one of Carlsbad's best ocean view restaurants is just three blocks from your home.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets mall - a five minute drive away - is a shopper's paradise. But remember to save some energy for tomorrow . . .
Will it be surf lessons, sunbathing, or golf, the Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland, Old Town, Balboa Park, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, The Lagoon Discovery Center, Disneyland, or . . . Just RELAXING at the BEST SPOT IN CARLSBAD!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 800 square feet
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An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please make sure heating and conditioning is turned OFF, and please leave keys on the kitchen island, thank-you!
Trash goes out on the curb SUNDAY night for collection on MONDAY.
If you are here Sunday, please take the bins to the curb, and bring them back to the driveway after. Thank-you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please NO PETS, the owner has a toddler with SEVERE allergies and they do not allow pets on the property. Thank-you!
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number BLRE1243280
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in North Beach, a neighborhood in Carlsbad, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Carlsbad travel guide
Is Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. located?
Located in North Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach. Carlsbad Lagoon and Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 27 minutes by foot.
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Best Spot in Carlsbad! Private Yard, Ocean View, Walk to beach. Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This was our second stay. Great location and big fenced yard for our little dog. Really enjoy the outdoor gas firepit and lagoon walking trail right out front.
We loved the location overlooking the lagoon (and ocean beyond) and being steps away from a hiking trail. The house was clean, comfortable and had great amenities (like the outdoor fireplace and outdoor seating). We would stay here again!
Beautiful, well kept home. We enjoyed sitting out in the yard taking in views of the lagoon and ocean and watching happy dogs and their owners start their walks down the trail. House had everything we needed and we would definitely stay here again!
The description of the property was spot on. We were so happy. Very convenient, within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Nice view of the ocean and the yard was perfect for our dogs. We’re looking forward to staying here again soon.
This small home is truly walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk into Carlsbad. It is on a cul de sac, so very quiet, except for the few sounds from the passing trains.
Great location. Our little dog loved the fenced in yard and the lagoon path that starts out the front door. Outdoor space with gas firepit, bbq, table with umbrella and lounge chairs madee for relaxing afternoons. Amazing lagoon and ocean views. Hope to return.
2nd year there and better than the 1st. Clean, neat, affordable, fantastic view.
The only issue (Which is very minimal) the grass was overgrown and leaves on the yard.
Definitely plan on staying there again next year!
Stayed in Carlsbad for an extended layover from ATL to Kona to visit with friends. I previously lived in Carlsbad and knew this spot would be a perfect location to reconnect with old friends and visit my favorite spots. Great location if you know the area, easy beach access. Simply property - nothing fancy but clean and has everything you need for a short stay. Amazing sunset/Ocean views. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
We really loved the views and the ease to the beach. It has a beautiful fenced in side yard that’s great for dogs to wander. It was clean and comfortable. My suggestion would be to update the kitchen. There is little room to prepare and store food. Other than that a great stay!
Soul searchin bday happiness hikin'talk with grown children
Small cottage 2bd 1 bath..perfect for 2 with dog or children..clean opened windows,fresh ocean air, along Lagoon an path to Hwy crossin to bch,few blks down from Carlsbad Village, quiet with great neighbors, on a dead end street.GREAT BEDS!! SO important! Thanku!
Absolutely loved this property. We spent most of our time outside relaxing in the yard - sometimes around the fire pit. We also loved walking the trail system that circles the lagoon that is right by the property. The house had everything we needed and was well appointed. I had trouble opening the door - my fault! and the host responded very promptly. No other issues at all. The most relaxing trip. I am already trying to see when we can come back. Thank you!!
This is a great property. We loved the view of the ocean every morning and evening. It was very close to the beach, and we walked most of the time. The drive was 2 minutes and easy also. The BBQ was very nice and easy to use so it made outdoor dinners the thing to do.
I would recommend bringing an extension cord so you can plug into the outlet in the main bedroom. My phone cord was too short. I also thought the main bed was on the harder side, but I like soft beds so it’s really an individual preference. We loved our stay and would absolutely love to stay here again!
The location of this VRBO is great. You are close to everything. You have views of the ocean and the trail entrance to lagoon is in front of the house.
The host is very responsive and accommodating. The only advice we had was get better beds. The beds are horrible and our stay was horrible because no one got a good nights rest. I am not sure why places that rent don’t invest in good beds. It would make this place so much more valuable! Also, small items stocked in the home would have been nice…for example coffee! That would have been a nice touch. House in need of repair and sparse in supplies which is why having a cozy bed would have been so nice!
I would say great location but overshadowed by way uncommon beds.
Everything was as advertised. Even better in person. We had a great time and enjoyed the yard and the location is only a 25 minute walk to the heart of Carlsbad. 5 minute walk to Tamarack beach and with the included parking pass it was perfect for our family of 4. It’s at the end of a dead end street which people do park along the road throughout the day. It doesn’t really interfere with the view and the front yard is landscaped very well so it feels very cozy and private. It was quiet even on cinco de mayo holiday. As far as the home goes we kept all the windows open and the breeze was perfect. Big mirrors in the bedrooms and has good hot water for showering and kitchen was fully stocked and clean. TV was nice for evening movies and even though we didn’t use the fire pit or grill it was nice to have. We will definitely look into staying here again. Neighbors were quiet snd there are so many trees and shrubs covering the property it felt super private. We loved it however the main queen bed was very firm for us. Depends on your liking…
Beautiful view, pretty walk to beach, comfortable beds. Kitchen could use a little updating, but I’m there to go to the beach, not cook. Will likely return.
I spent 3 weeks looking for a rental and kept coming back to this. Upon arrival, it was more than what was imagined! My family and friends we're so ecstatic with the location & view.
James F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
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7 May 2018
Nice and relaxing
The property was great. Very simple and clean. You may want to think about having body wash and shampoo. Those things are hard to travel with
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Perfect property in every way! The house has everything you could possibly need for your stay. The hairdryer was missing and we texted the property manager who ran one right over. The yard is beautiful and perfect for evening cocktails while overlooking the inlet and watching the sun set over the sound of the ocean waves!
Pictures about property was matching the house. It was clean, and it was a nice neighborhood. Check in was easy and the view is amazing however the first day we arrived at the house some truck parked right in front of the house when we were about the watch the sunset from the lawn but could not. The guy was in the car and did not bother to move for hours. This happened on 3 days, it was the same guy. If you book this property I would suggest you park your car in front of the house so no one else does. Other than this issue, we did not encounter any problems. It has a lawn with amazing views. I wish they had 4 outdoor lounge chairs instead of 2. Property had ocean toys washer and dryer. A/C was in a weird location at the house that it did not warm up the house at night. Overall it is a nice place to enjoy with family.