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

Encinitas, California
$484 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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 heartof 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

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Energy-saving Switches Living Plant Wall Recycling Unit Size: 1040 Sq Ft (97 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower/tub Combination Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Living Plant Wall
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking, Juuling, Vaping, Etc. ANYWHERE Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Denise T.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    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.

  • Todd K.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Great spot, we love the fire pit and the lovation is amazing.

  • Kelly M. K.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 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.

  • Adam F.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 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.

  • Kristen D.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Pros: well-appointed, tastefully designed, spacious, great locationCons: parking can be tough during Summer, no full length mirrorOverall- awesome

  • Carson H.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Comfortable & quiet as advertised. Very impressed with how well the kitchen / bathrooms are stocked with everything you need.

  • domitilla b.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    everything was perfect I really recommend this property

  • Paul G.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Lovely well equipped house in a great location

  • Jake P.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Well appointed little house near the beach with its own private courtyard and garden. Spent my mornings in the courtyard watching the hummingbirds. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and Main Street. Hope to return again!

  • JOSH M K.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    We took a four-night family vacation to Encinitas and Debbie's house was ideal in every way. Plenty of space, beautifully and comfortably furnished, and just a short walk to the beach, shopping, and meditation garden. We'll be back!

  • Richard F.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    We loved our stay at this gorgeous Encinitas property. It's a short distance to both the beach and downtown Encinitas. It's clean and the kitchen is very well stocked with everything you would need. There's a beautiful patio in the back and supplies to take to the beach as well. We had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed our time there!

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$484+
View details