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Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.

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Close to Moonlight State Beach, Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.

  • New Monthly discount: Guest who book for 30 days or more will be given a discount which is automatically applied to their quote.
    Cozy cottage with a pleasant deck right off of the kitchen. Perfect for outdoor dining. Located west of Coast Highway and one block from the Pacific Ocean bluff. Great surf at all local beaches within easy walking distance. Walk to restaurants, shops, yoga studios, health spas, alternative health modalities and the train station. Ride the train or take a 10 minute drive to the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds.

    Only 3 blocks from the historic Self Realization ashram and gardens. Sunset and Pacific Ocean viewing just 1 block away. Something for everyone. Car not necessary. Beautiful for walking or bicycling. One of California's last authentic beach/surf towns located on Old Historic Highway 101.

    Old downtown Encinitas is a charming village located close to many naturally beautiful outdoor recreation sites. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are as close as two hours into the mountains north-east of the city.

    Major tourist areas abound within short driving distance. San Elijo and Bataquitos Lagoons, Legoland, Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Gaslamp District, Seaworld, Torrey Pines State Park, La Jolla Shores and Cove, Mission Beach and Bay, the beautiful San Diego Harbor, and Coronado Island. Disneyland is a 1 1/2 hour drive. Located 25 miles north of San Diego, 95 miles south of Los Angeles, and 40 miles north of Mexico.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Pets must take their potty breaks off of the property. The public walkways are the preferred sites.

When checking out, remove the sheets from the bed and leave them on top of the bed. Empty the trash and recycling.

When checking out, put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on. Turn off the lights and the heating furnace.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Encinitas, a neighborhood in Encinitas, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Diego Polo Fields, or consider a night out at The Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Encinitas travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.
    Self Realization Fellowship
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff with buildings on top.
    Moonlight State Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
    Swamis Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.
    San Elijo State Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Puntamar
    12 min walk
  • The Taco Stand
    6 min walk
  • Better Buzz Coffee
    7 min walk
  • Rosemarie's Buns & Brews
    7 min walk
  • Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Old Encinitas beach house. Next to beaches, restaurants and shops. located?

Located in Downtown Encinitas, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Moonlight State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship and San Elijo State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed our stay in Encinitas very much. We just spent 4 weeks there. The cottage is close walking distance to Beaches, ocean lookouts, shops, restaurants, train station, etc. Most anything you want to do, it's close by. The cottage has a great beach house feeling and we were very comfortable staying there. Roberta is a good host, very responsive and accommodating. Encinitas is a great little beach town with South Coast Highway 101 running right down main street. You will find many people walking, running, biking, surfing, and all around just enjoying the beach. We will not hesitate to stay here again if the opportunity comes again.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey cottage about 2 blocks from ocean.

The host, Roberta, is awesome—very helpful. Cottage was comfortable & clean. Very sunny patio that we loved. Restaurants & shopping within walking distance. Very safe area.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot in Old Encinitas

Stayed here over a month while my new rental was being built. Very quiet neighborhood with walking distance to the various viewpoints, access to the beach at D st. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping is a huge plus! Everything at the house was in excellent condition and did not have any issues. Having a dishwasher and access to laundry a huge plus. Landlord was very friendly, communicative and flexible. I would definitely stay here and recommend to anyone that's visiting beautiful Encinitas!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll be back !

This is a spacious rental in a great location. It is an older property (as expected in this historic downtown area) but the kitchen and back deck are particularly nice. Kitchen is large and sunny- and has a dishwasher. The back deck, which is off the kitchen, is a very pleasant space and has a gas grill. The owner is very responsive. We initially had trouble getting wifi reception in the living room and the owner responded promptly. The very next morning she had a Cox service man there installing an upgraded modem, which resulted in great wifi service. We have already booked this place again for next summer.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly hospitable host and a perfect location! Would stay again and every time we visit.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great place near everything. Roberta was so kind and helpful, she was very responsive to anything I needed. I’ll come back for sure!
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roberta is a wonderful hostess who made our stay very special. She provided us with excellent recommendations for dining, attractions, and events to make sure we experienced the best that Encinitas has to offer. The location is very convenient with a vibrant downtown close by, but far from any traffic noise, and situated almost halfway from two popular beaches. Highly recommended!
Swami’s Beach
Sunset right up the street at the H Street Viewpoint
More sunsets
Miles of beaches
Stayed 46 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

We have stayed two months twice In a perfect cottage. Safe environment with access to everything. Walking distance to beach, dinning shopping. The kitchen is stocked to prepare meals with a patio to dine on. The owner is a text away with answers to any questions. We plan to return again.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best Christmas Ever!

My husband and I flew in from IL to visit my son and his wife who live in an apartment in Encinitas. My daughter and her husband joined us at this perfect cottage for us! We spent a wonderful Christmas there with my entire family. My son and daughter in law cooked us dinner in Roberta's perfect open bright kitchen and dining area. The beds were to die for! All our comfort needs available. We biked, got some surfing in and took in local sites. The only down side is we did not need anything and only got to speak to Roberta once and I missed the opportunity in person to tell her what a find this was for us. Faithful IA (Roberta's dog) was always available for a warm welcome while we were able to pick lemon/limes in Roberta's yard fresh off the tree! Perfect spot for walking a short distance to see awesome sunsets. Highly recommend renting and the owner is very available prior when setting up days, etc. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nameste Retreat

We absolutely loved staying here with our family. Everything about nameste retreat was perfect. Roberta is a great host, super responsive, and great to work with.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had such a lovely stay we booked for next year
Stayed 71 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a pleasant cottage

nice owner ;nice place; nice stay .
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cozy and in a perfect location

The best thing about Nameste Retreat is the location, you can walk both to the main downtown of Encinitas including great restaurants and SRF for meditation, services and gardens. One block from Ocean enables you to watch the sunset every night. The outdoor patio is wonderful, plus you can walk around Roberta's meditation garden. Some of the furniture, like kitchen chairs could be updated for those with posture issues, but it was cozy enough for us. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms is nice.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

roberta franks property

small good heat very clean not the best of beds
Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Strandhaus

Ein sauberes, ruhig gelegenes und gut ausgestattetes Häuschen
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Close to Ocean, Shops and Restaurants

The first thing we noticed was how clean the home was kept. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The location is fantastic; within walking distance to the ocean, shops and restaurants. The hospitality was very warm and friendly. We would highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a relaxed local Downtown Encinitas experience.
Stayed 52 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic getaway!

What an incredible week. The cottage is beautifully maintained, and the kitchen in particular was more than I expected, a state-of-the-art gas range and cabinets fully equipped with pots and pans, and even a wok--I cooked every meal. Loved the comfortable bed and the beautiful stained-glass window which floods the kitchen with light every afternoon. I didn't have a car and I never missed it: the train station is an easy walk away and a comfortable ride to all that San Diego has to offer. Grocery stores, great restaurants and bars, bike/surf rentals, and most importantly, the beach, are all within half a mile--the overlook to watch the sunset while the surfers do their thing is just 5-minute walk. Beach was always quiet and peaceful, as was the neighborhood itself. Roberta herself is a very gracious hostess, and IA, her sweet dog, is a great ambassador, too--whenever I was on the deck he would always come up to the fence to see how I was doing. This was the perfect retreat. I only hope I can come back next year.
Archival

8/10 Good

Loved It!

This was perfect! It was more than we hoped for! We brought the kids to do all the major attractions and it was perfectly situated not too far from downtown or the zoo safari park. A great neighborhood so we could let the teenagers roam on their own, good proximity to the beach and the seaside shopping and dining strip. The cottage is adorable and very comfortable with a great kitchen and beautiful grounds.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place in great location

I've stayed twice in this residency for about a month with my husband, coming from France for vacation. For the price we loved the place. The house is spacious, clean with all the facilities. The flowered patio gives a very nice private access to outside. It is most of the time sunny as it has a great exposure ! The location is perfect, it is walkable distance from everything in Encinitas : beach, restaurants, groceries, and I loved specially the organic "whole food" supermarket. You won't need a car for anything. The owner is a friendly lady who will make your stay comfortable and easy, so you will for sure enjoy your trip.