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Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Encinitas Surfboards
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Encinitas

With a stay at this apartment in Encinitas (Downtown Encinitas), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds. .This beach apartment is 9 mi (14.5 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad.
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What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • D Street Viewpoint - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Encinitas Surfboards - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puntamar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Herb & Sea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown

This Luxury Tuscan Accessory Guest Unit is located in the heart of Encinitas. Attached to a multimillion dollar home: this unit has a lot of charm, it is well decorated, very comfortable, and has its own private entry. There is a Deluxe Queen Sized Bed. Relax in the Bathtub after a great day at Moonlight Beach. There are 10 ft. high ceilings, beautiful granite counter tops, rustic knotty alder wood cabinets, and travertine stone tiles throughout. A small private tropical patio will allow you to enjoy nice BBQs. The Guest Unit is only a few blocks to Moonlight Beach, and around the corner from Downtown Encinitas' Restaurant Row and boutiques. Also, a short drive to Legoland, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. Owner prefers you park on the street close by and if there is no street parking you can park on the west side or left side in the drive way. Property sleeps 3: Queen Sized Bed, a futon, and an Air Bed
rental- permit number 023635-2023, bedroom number 1 bedroom maximum occupancy 3 1 parking space on west side of driveway
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free apartment features a playground, rock climbing nearby, and cave exploring nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Our maid, Judy, will take care of everything else!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 B018188-03-2023

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Elegant Luxury Walk Moonlight Beach Downtown Apartment

Charming Elegant Luxury Walk Moonlight Beach Downtown Encinitas

Charming Elegant Luxury Walk Moonlight Beach Downtown

Charming Elegant Luxury Walk to Moonlight Beach Downtown

Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice close to beautiful beach and great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

JANET A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joe was absolutely a great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

John and Sue G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property description used the words "Charming, Elegant, Luxury." It may have been at one time but now "old and tired" would more accurate. Some appliances did not work, the ancient keypad door lock was awkward to use, and the furniture could stand an upgrade. However, being able to walk to the beach and downtown made up for some of these shortcomings. All things considered, we had a positive experience at a reasonable price.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our month long stay in Joe’s apartment. The location couldn’t be better. We walked everywhere. Initial minor issues were quickly addressed & resolved. The shower was great. In situ washer & dryer was a huge plus. Upgrades to kitchen supplies & furnishings would be a welcome improvement but overall a very satisfying stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angeline M., Fort Bragg, California

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful space! The location is perfect for walking to the beach, downtown to shops and restaurants. The apartment was even nicer than expected: tall ceilings, washer and dryer, comfortable living space, nice bathroom! The owner was friendly, helpful and clear communication. Would definitely book again and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It has an amazing location, quiet and private. We walked everywhere and enjoyed the most incredible beach walks and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The unit was comfortable and in a great location. They had some nice little touches -- for example, tea and coffee. We had a minor problem, and the hose responded quickly and solved it with no fuss.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore Encinitas!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location suited all our needs, met all expectations and was perfectly appointed. We appreciated the beach towels and chairs. We had family members staying in other VRBOs and ours was the BEST! Our son and d in l live in Cardiff-an easy walk to their place. We will be back! Thank you!Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities were spot on and picture perfect. Everything needed for our stay was available. Wonderful and quiet location but extremely convenient location. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best location! Walking distance from lots of restaurant, bars, and the beach. We love staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as expected. For starters, we arrived 20 mins after check-in and the place was still being cleaned. The A/C wasn’t working and rooms weren’t cooling off with the windows open. It was too hot to sleep in and we weren’t hearing back from the host. Once we heard back he said he wouldn’t have a remote for the A/C until after our visit. On top of that, there was an ant infestation throughout the kitchen and we couldn’t leave anything on the counters. When we addressed this issue, the host was dismissive. The only positive to this stay was the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay next to beach, restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed here with my daughter and it was perfect. 2 blocks from the beach. 2 blocks from down town Encinitas. A short walk to everything we needed. Clean. Amazing tall ceilings. A tall person’s paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location with everything in walking distance. The place was comfortable and had essentials like coffee, a coffee pot, chairs and towels for the beach. Great restaurants nearby. Would definitely recommend this to anyone needing to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Bliss!

This was a beautifully maintained property that was exceptionally clean in the most convenient location! The owners were communicative, responsive, helpful, and professional. A true GEM!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Moonlight Beach stay

This Encinitas property was a great find. Everything was as described and it was a wonderful accommodation as respite from our remodel at home. Our host let us know he was very available as needed. What a great walkable neighborhood to the beach, coffee, restaurants etc. We are definitely planning a return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Great location and responsive owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Encinitas- just right

Great location. Good space and quiet. In for business and will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Former resident. The property was clean, convenient, and the gentleman in charge is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moonlight Beach Is Steps Away

What a great location in Encinitas CA. Moonlight Beach is my new Favorite beach of all!!! The property is very clean and I felt very safe here. I definitely would come back again and stay here!!! The owner was easy to text and got back to me right away!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleczandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness

I would stay here again!

Awesome location. Walk to the beach in less than 5 minutes. Cute little apartment with all amenities included. Joe, the owner, made me feel welcome and secure. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024