Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean

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Front of house from 3rd Street. New landscaping is growing in.
Interior
Enjoy cooking in this new kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
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9.6Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"The home was fabulous. The location was perfect. The decor was all local which I appreciated. The host was awesome! One of my best VRBO experiences. "
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in Encinitas, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

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

Amenities at Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Encinitas, CA


Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(36 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The home was fabulous. The location was perfect. The decor was all local which I appreciated. The host was awesome! One of my best VRBO experiences.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Great spot, we love the fire pit and the lovation is amazing.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Wonderful property that feels like authentic Encinitas, indoor/ourdoor living, beachy, and comfortable. The property was very organized and it was easy to locate what we needed. We didnt use the kitchen or grills since there are so many walkable restaurants, coffee shops, etc, but the spaces were definitely nice areas to relax after an active day, especially the patio. It was warm when we were there, so the fans were great to have. And the outdoor shower was nice to rinse off after time at the beach. I think the only thing would be maybe think about putting a key code on one of the doors since there is already enough to think about while traveling and mailing the keys back is another step to think about. Overall, we really enjoyed the property!! Restaurant Recommendations: Temaki sushi, Puntamar, The Taco Stand, and the cute French café one block east.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
What a lovely home. Terrific backyard and unbeatable location. Debbie's communication was great throughout the process and the check-in/check-out steps were intuitive. Be sure to review the full rules before booking this property, as there are tight rules on guests, quiet hours, dos and don'ts. Assuming you're comfortable with the requirements, the home, host and location are lovely.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Encinitas Beach Haus 2BR1BA lovely midcentury modern beach house blocks to ocean?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.