On the beach.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Moonlight State Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Beacon Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Self Realization Fellowship are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Self Realization Fellowship - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
San Diego Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Leucadia State Beach - 10 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Better Buzz - 8 min walk
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - 3 min walk
The Taco Stand - 9 min walk
Gelato 101 - 7 min walk
Wendy's - 10 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Across From The White Sand Of Moonlight Beach - Full Ocean/Beach View
Perfect for family reunions and get togethers! There are 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms which could be used by parents/grandparents and then 2 more queen bedrooms and a bunk room which all share 2 bathrooms. The floorpan is very family friendly and nice and open. Enjoy one of the nicest beaches in southern California just steps from the front doors, relax on the balcony and soak up a dramatic sunset all the while enjoying a rare private yard. This home has a large private garden in front which is unheard of so close to the beach. You truly get the best of both worlds being across from the beach, yet have rare privacy of beach homes.
This home was completely refinished in 2015. All the surfaces are new. The mattresses are all top of the line memory foam, encased and then fitted with luxurious linens. The home is professionally decorated with a clean, sleek beach theme.
Listen to the waves crash as the ocean lulls you to sleep at night. Watch your children play volleyball on the sand courts right from the comfort of your balcony or enjoy a family dinner in a private yard setting. This is one of the closest homes to Moonlight Beach and you can walk to the beach in a few seconds and enjoy white water views from every room upstairs and on the balcony.
Downtown Encinitas is just a short walk away with trendy shops, award winning restaurants and a small beach atmosphere with the perfect amount of night life. Hop on the Coaster train and head down to San Diego or up to Santa Barbara. There is really no need for a car, but the home has parking for 3-4 vehicles.
Moonlight Beach is a great locals beach with a typical southern California beach feel. There is a boardwalk, fire pits, beach snack bar, nice public restrooms, beach rentals and a newly constructed children's play park. It truly has something for everyone!
Property manager
Rebecca Burnett
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Pets
No pets 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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Across From The White Sand Of Moonlight Beach - Full Ocean/Beach View Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Elizabeth B.
5 Jan 2025
Great location!
Amazing location and a ton of space for a big extended family. House was in mediocre condition, used pretty hard. Seemed not super clean and didn’t have some of the things you would hope for in a more expensive rental home, like full shampoos in the showers, batteries in the remotes, etc. But again, can’t beat the location and lots of sleeping areas. Overall great week!
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather S.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Multi-Generational Family Spot
Close to the beach, food and shopping - for families who range from grandparents to grandchildren, I cannot imagine a better spot to gather.
Heather S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
DGs Reunion
We enjoyed the home, the location and large gathering area seating for 9 of us to visit nonstop. Thank you for a wonderful, memorable stay!
Julie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian G C., BOULDER
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot for a family reunion
You can’t beat this location! A few steps to the beach and just a couple blocks to the bars and cafés.
Brian G C.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary P.
23 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Amazing views! The host was sooo responsive and respectful,great place for kids to stay! Plenty of room, I especially liked waking up in the morning and watching the Ocean view. Beautiful beach thank you so much.
Mary P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason L.
20 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location, Close Beach, & Plenty of parking
Glad to have found this property for our family vacation. Overall it was a success!
Pros: Close Beach, close to children's playground, lots of beach toys, wagon, chairs etc. Propane BBQ, Parked 3 cars 1 truck easily, plenty of room for 10 adults & 3 kids, close to restaurants and shopping, easy on/off freeway, 5 bathrooms, stocked kitchen utensils etc, beautiful view of beach, attached bungalow is great get away for a couple, great fenced in grass yard for little ones to play on, A/C, nice staff, right by a cool little painted rock garden, easy check in/out. Upstairs nice clean updated feeling to it.
Cons: Property to the north has bad water leak that saturates the driveway and is very slippery. They do have mats placed down to help from slipping. Entire house slopes south, internet is very very weak, bad cell reception too. House was a little dirty upon arrival (sand on floors, understandable). Downstairs has musty smell. Furnace downstairs is always running to move air round house, very loud for those sleeping downstairs. Even with A/C and fan upstairs bedroom facing beach gets very warm in the afternoon.
Overall, a great place and great stay. We had a great time! Still giving 5 stars.
Jason L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzi W.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family vacation
My family enjoyed our trip so much. The location and accommodations were perfect. Highly recommend
Suzi W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe R.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome friends reunion
We had 5 couples celebrating our 60th birthdays.
The location is amazing. You can walk to everything. We enjoyed cooking in as well as going out. The house was definitely as advertised. Rebecca was a great host.
Joe R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jean G.
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We stayed 4 nights for my daughter's wedding which was very close to this house. There was plenty of room for 10 adults and the view of moonlight beach was fantastic from the living room. There is a lovely garden area as well with plenty of parking for 3 cars.
The property manager was so easy to communicate with and we appreciated her prompt responses and assistance! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely home!
Jean G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth B.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
The house was perfect for all 10 of us. Lot's of great memories. Location outstanding. Owner very nice.
Beth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donald M.
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Perfect
Our family of 9, ages 3-85, enjoyed this perfect beach home. The beds were comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well equipped. The home had enough supplies (paper towels, toilet paper etc) for our entire stay. The yard was an amazing added bonus and included yard games, and beach toys. We could have left our beach towels home - they were included!
Literally steps to the sand and a playground across the street. We were there on a holiday weekend and although the beach was busy, we were surprised how quiet the home was. We were able to park 4 vehicles easily on the driveway. We would definitely rent this home again.
Thank you Rebecca for your prompt response to a question we had.
Donald M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Moonlight beach treasure
Wonderful home for family gathering. Beautiful location with space for big group hangs and private conversations. Striking views of the beach and ocean which are just steps away from home. Cozy fenced green yard with blooming roses was an additional space for us too. This home is walking distance to downtown breweries, coffee shops, pizza and shopping. We had so much fun - highly recommend!
Lisa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clifford B.
11 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Encinitas Family Vacation
Nice, large home right next to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Plenty of room for our large family, well-stocked kitchen, ample beach supplies, and Rebecca makes everything very easy. This is our second time staying here, and we are definitely planning on a third.
Clifford B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mayya S., Pennsylvania, US
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
We really enjoyed our stay! The property was clean and very cozy. The views are gorgeous. We enjoyed the little garden with roses and the fenced yard. The location is perfect, right next to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. The parking lot is very big, we easily fit 4 cars on it. We look forward to coming back next year!
Mayya S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
7 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Doesn’t get any Better !!!
Clean, big, bright, comfortable great view, great outdoor spaces literally steps from beach, walk to shops…. Doesn’t get any better!
Michael A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marcia M.
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Women Friends Gathering. 9/29-10/3
Our stay here was a great experience, The home was so clean and beautiful with ocean views. The yard was also lovely with plenty of room to sit outside in privacy. There was ample parking and it was so peaceful in the neighborhood. The beach right across the street added to the quality of the experience, in addition to it being within walking distance of shops, etc. Interacting with our host was also a positive experience. She was prompt and welcoming, allowing us to check in earlier, which was a great benefit after my guests had traveled far to get here. I would not hesitate to rent this lovely home.
Marcia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
3 Sep 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Loved it.
Heather M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Susan A., Poway, USA
24 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with lots of fun options
Responsive owner. Great location.
Susan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Toni C.
30 Jul 2022
Location was great!
Great location but amenities could've been better. Ants in kitchen drawers and on counter. Only one dishtowel, no facial tissue in entire place and could've used more towels. No top sheet on one of the beds. But location couldn't have been better. Loved walking to the beach and the park. Also, having parking was great.
Toni C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Clifford B.
11 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach House for Family Vacation
Our family of ten, ranging in age from 9 to 75, had a great time at Rebecca's Moonlight Cottage in Encinitas. There was plenty of space for everyone - the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, balcony were all great. The fantastic Moonlight Beach is just right out the front door and restaurants, coffee shops, pubs are just a short walk away. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. Can't wait to return next summer.
Clifford B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy M.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Gather at the beach
Great location to beach and easy to walk places. The great room offered plenty of space to all be together. There was ample parking.
Loved it!
Kathy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marcus L.
23 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday Celebrations
My family and I rented this home to celebrate a couple of birthdays. We had family members from age 8 to 80, and they all enjoyed the house. This home was great for my family and we really enjoyed it. The home's proximity to the beach is perfect as well. You can literally walk to the beach in seconds. The one thing future renters should be prepared for is that there are only 2 tv's in the house. There's 1 tv in the living room and 1 tv in the bungalow. If you like watching your favorite tv shows (even while on vacation), or if you have kids who really like playing video games, there aren't too many options. It would be nice to have the option of watching tv in the individual rooms. Even with that, I'd certainly rent this home again. Also, the manager (Rebecca) was great.
Marcus L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
nancy p s.
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Beach house
We so enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving in this lovely home. We had people from 86 to 6 years old and it was perfect for everyone for a week. Nice accommodations close to the beach and a well equipped kitchen. The children certainly enjoyed the yard! Can’t wait to visit again.
nancy p s.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
Esfandiar (Essie) N.
21 Oct 2021
Great location Disappointed by noisy constructions and insects (maybe termite)
This was our first VRBO experience. The location was fantastic the house was very roomy as described. The host was flexible in allowing us to do early check in and later check out. However, the construction on the next door house and the noisy work that was going on in the house at the back (which started at 7 am) really took a lot of our enjoyment away. I wish these were disclosed. In addition, the downstairs was not cleaned properly and we started seeing a lot of insects (termite). we provided the host with a picture. I truly believe we should get some credit back, because we could not really enjoy our stay as much as we could. Having said that if the above issues be taken care of we would go there again as we liked the location and the house itself.
Esfandiar (Essie) N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
jodi b.
19 Sep 2021
Family reunion
The house met all our needs. We wanted our own bathrooms, close to beach, close to shops and restaurants. Nice treat was access to Netflix as a guest. Plenty of towels, shampoo, soaps.
My sis looked under bed when she lost her glasses. The floor needs sweeping. Plenty of cooking supplies. We r already talking about coming back next year