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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach -
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
3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed -
GENERAL
Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 2 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture -
BATHROOMS
2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
WORKSPACES
Desk Desk Chair -
LANGS SPOKEN
English Spanish -
THINGS TO DO
Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Bodyboard On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service -
LIVING SPACES
Fireplace -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
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Karen P.
Submitted Jun 8, 2026
Stayed May 31, 2026Having bikes and beach items was great; super helpful.
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Jessica B.
Submitted May 21, 2026
Stayed May 8, 2026This house was incredible!! We loved every minute of our weekend! The house has EVERYTHING you need for a great time! Beach toys and the kitchen is so well appointed! Comfy beds, soft linens and lots of extra blankets. We highly recommend staying and we look forward to coming back again.
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Jan M.
Submitted Apr 30, 2026
Stayed Apr 28, 2026This is a great house! The location couldn't be better, such easy walking to the Village and the beach is just across the street. The views of the ocean and sunset are wonderful. The house is well equipped including the kitchen. Mike was so easy to communicate with and responsive. I highly recommend this place!
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Kathleen M.
Submitted Apr 15, 2026
Stayed Mar 31, 2026Very comfortable and clean! Would stay here again! Loved how close to the beach it was and that they had beach toys and chairs to use in the garage.
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Patricia C.
Submitted Apr 8, 2026
Stayed Apr 2, 2026Everything about this house was lovely. Our family had an ocean front view and lots of room for meals and socializing. It was a wonderful location. Very walkable.
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Jonathan M.
Submitted Mar 23, 2026
Stayed Feb 5, 2026Beautiful home, great location,
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Jasen H.
Submitted Mar 12, 2026
Stayed Mar 7, 2026This was easily one of the best stays we've had. The place was spotless from the moment we walked in, and it had absolutely everything we needed, we didn't have to worry about a thing. The location was perfect too, walking distance to everything Carlsbad has to offer.What really set this apart was the host. Communication was quick, responsive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. You can tell they take pride in the experience they provide, and it shows in every detail.We'll definitely be back. If you're looking for a place in Carlsbad, don't hesitate to check this out.
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Jonathon W.
Submitted Mar 8, 2026
Stayed Mar 5, 2026We had an incredible experience. The views of the beach from the deck are as advertised and incredible. A short walk from many restaurants. Hope to stay there again.
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Nancy O.
Submitted Mar 2, 2026
Stayed Feb 26, 2026Mike the host was the best host we ever had from renting. So nice and helpful. The house is in a perfect location and is everything you need and then some.
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Anne R.
Submitted Feb 22, 2026
Stayed Feb 20, 2026We had a wonderful stay at this home. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and we slept the best we’ve ever slept at a vacation rental! A little bummed about the construction right in front but that didn’t ruin our trip and we know these things happen and are necessary for upkeep in the area. We saw lots of marine life while enjoying our coffee on the patio. That was definitely my favorite spot. Beautiful space!
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David M.
Submitted Feb 16, 2026
Stayed Feb 7, 2026The Hess Beach House is a wonderful place to stay. (Our stay was 1 week.) The view of the Pacific Ocean is spectacular from the deck. Watch surfers from morning to night, and catch a beautiful sunset. The house is only a few steps from a beautiful beach. The house is stocked with everythng needed for the beach - chairs, boogie board, surf board, wagon, etc. There are over 5 bikes to go for a ride on the bike path right in front of the house. The quaint Carlsbad downtown area is a short walk away. The host was extremely responsive to all my messages. Finally, the interior of the house was very accomodating for 4 adults. We really liked this rental; I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a beachfront poperty in Southern California.
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Bryan L.
Submitted Feb 2, 2026
Stayed Jan 24, 2026Hands down, Mike has been the best host we’ve ever had. His communication was quick, friendly, and genuinely thoughtful, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience.The property was exactly as described, and the location, layout, and amenities made it the perfect home base for our trip. We would absolutely stay here again.
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Jinnet F.
Submitted Jan 25, 2026
Stayed Jan 19, 2026We had a perfect stay from every perspective. The home was immaculate, thoughtfully and thoroughly outfitted; the amazing location was across the road from the wonderful, clean, walkable beach, and also a few minutes' walk from the charming downtown. Our host Mike responded to our questions promptly. We would return in a heartbeat!
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Andre F.
Submitted Jan 19, 2026
Stayed Jan 16, 2026Very clean, Super Comfortable. Very close to any & All Events. I WILL DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK TO THIS PLACE AGAIN!! Everyone Love the amenities
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Cheryl O.
Submitted Oct 28, 2025
Stayed Oct 24, 2025Wonderful stay, lovely, large and comfortable condo that was well stocked for our stay (needed scissors & tape and they were there- so nice). Coffee, sugar & creamer stocked. Nice bottle of wine to greet us. Made it easier to get settled and enjoy!Third bedroom is a separated space in the larger bedroom. Comfortable & served its purpose. Beds were comfy & we slept very well. Lovely ocean view from the deck - great at sunset. Easy walk down to the beach. Not the fault of the unit or owners but the traffic is quite loud so hard to enjoy the ocean sounds from the unit. Easily resolved by walking across the street & down the stairs, we didn’t use the bikes or beach gear but there was plenty of it so maybe next time! Garage has 2 sides with a post in the middle. Tesla 3 fit and the driveway space fit my kids trucks side by side (Tacoma and 4-runner) without blocking neighbors or feeling crowded. Absolutely will return. Hosts were kind & responsive - no complaints at all.
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Carolyn C.
Submitted Oct 2, 2025
Stayed Sep 18, 2025Good communication from the host, a great location nearby a lot of restaurants and coffee shops, and the the house was beautiful and very clean. Would definitely stay again.
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Dale L.
Submitted Sep 25, 2025
Stayed Sep 21, 2025Mike and Janice have a wonderful place, directly across the street from the Ocean. The configuration of the rooms allowed us to look at the ocean all day from the living room, kitchen and dining room. The bedrooms were in the back of the house and thus very quiet and cool. The bathrooms are newer than the photos and extremely well done. We also appreciated the access to all of the beach equipment: chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and blankets, and a bunch of other stuff we didn't get to such as bikes, boogie boards, etc. We appreciated having screens on almost all of the windows, which allowed us to get good cross ventilation from the front to the back of the house. WIFI was excellent for work, streaming, and videogaming on a laptop. We would definitely stay here again.
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Joe G.
Submitted Aug 28, 2025
Stayed Aug 26, 2025Dear Hess Family,We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful Carlsbad home. We truly enjoyed our time there—the boogie boarding, our attempts at surfing, and simply relaxing in such a comfortable and well-kept place made for a memorable trip.We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to stay again. Your hospitality made our visit both easy and enjoyable.Warm regards,Joe and Gina
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misty g.
Submitted Jun 14, 2025
Stayed Jun 3, 2025Beautiful beach house, in a wonderful location! This house is directly across the street from the beach, and also walking distance to all of the great restaurants and shops in Carlsbad village. My family of 6 adults stayed here, and we had plenty of space for everyone. We loved using all of the beach gear provided in the garage, and had so much fun riding the bikes into town every day to shop. Mike was a wonderful host and responded right away to any questions we had. We love Carlsbad, and would absolutely love to book this house again if we return.
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Bill H.
Submitted Apr 24, 2025
Stayed Apr 11, 2025Mike was easy to get in touch with and easy to work with. The house was super clean and ready when promised. We will definitely be back.
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Elizabeth M.
Submitted Apr 18, 2025
Stayed Apr 15, 2025Great time!
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HM K.
Submitted Apr 2, 2025
Stayed Mar 19, 2025We loved staying at this property. Right across from the beach and a short walk to all the restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely stay here again if we vacation in Carlsbad again.
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Amity J.
Submitted Mar 21, 2025
Stayed Mar 15, 2025This was a lovely property with plenty of space for our whole family. Perfect walking distance to the beach as well as some restaurants. We’d love to stay here again!
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Brian L.
Submitted Jan 2, 2025
Stayed Dec 23, 2024Great location. Fun property. Easy communication with owner and check in/out.
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Submitted Jan 1, 2025
Stayed Dec 29, 2024Great location with an amazing view. The house was very comfortable and relaxing. We would definitely stay again.
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laura j.
Submitted Nov 28, 2024
Stayed Nov 25, 2024This VRBO was in a good location (good sunsets and short walk to downtown Carlsbad) with comfy beds / blankets and good amenities (kitchen supplies). Communication with the property manager was very good as well. Our group was disappointed in the condition of the home which needs some reno (stained carpets, stained couch, outdated bathroom, mirrored living room walls, offset knobs on the stove, dirty baseboards, etc). Might be good for a group of surfers but we wouldn't return to this location since it's outdated.
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Lisa C.
Submitted Nov 12, 2024
Stayed Nov 9, 2024We loved our stay here. Wish we could have stayed longer. The house is located in a PERFECT location. We went to Legoland day 1 and Sea World day 2. We walked across the street and took walks on the gorgeous beach too. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
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Eileen T.
Submitted Nov 12, 2024
Stayed Oct 27, 2024This is my second stay here and it's wonderful for relaxing and destressing. I'll definitely be back!
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Sara S.
Submitted Oct 20, 2024
Stayed Sep 15, 2024Perfect location and beautiful view !! Lots of space for all and back yard wonders for little ones .
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Chuck R.
Submitted Oct 18, 2024
Stayed Sep 6, 2024we really liked the place a lot. Unfortunately we had record high temperatues during our time there. It would have been nicw to have AC but most places on the coast have no need for it.
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Grayson V.
Submitted Oct 18, 2024
Stayed Sep 20, 2024This property had a wonderful setup for a private birthday party. We celebrated a milestone birthday for my wife and this was the perfect location. The view from the balcony and sounds of the ocean late and night / early in the morning was phenomenal. The community was quiet and calm, even traffic was quiet. The rooms were spacious, the third bonus room is a room within the uppermost bedroom. There was just an abundance of space, we were overwhelmingly pleased. Thank you.