Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre
4.8
Outstanding(98 Reviews)House in Encinitas, CA
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Step back in time to the early days of Encinitas, where avocado grooves lined the coastal hills and no one knew what surfing was. Encinitas is a hidden gem in San Diego County, one of the last frontiers of laid-back, truly authentic beach towns. The beaches are pristine, the locals are joyful and friendly, and the vibe, we believe you will find, is exceptionally relaxing. Encinitas is recognized globally as one of the most quintessential surf towns in the world. Experience the culture of a sleepy surf town as you take off your shoes and put on your flip-flops.
- Serene and peaceful home on large lot
- Backs up to canyon, with sunset views
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Outdoor Dining area and BBQ
- Property grounds has walking path and garden benches
- 10 minutes to Legoland
- 30 minutes to SD Zoo, Safari Park and Seaworld
This 1947 home is situated on over a half acre lot with open skies and canyon views. Beautiful and carefully updated and restored in 2011 to keep the old school charm and blend with the surrounding environment. Spacious two bedrooms and one full bathroom, large living space gives you enough room to relax and find your quiet space to enjoy your vacation time.
Outside patio area is perfect to enjoy a meal with the family. Fire pit and chairs in the canyon to relax at night and pretend you are at a bonfire on the beach. Fully fenced in lot with a gated entrance, provides peace of mind that the kids can play safely outside. The large grass area is great for a pick up game of soccer or to teach the kids how to play croquette.
The kitchen is fully stocked and ready to create your culinary masterpiece. Complete set of pots and pans, bake ware, cooking utensils, place setting for 8, oils and spices, tin foil and baggies. We wanted you to have everything you need, just like back home. Four-burner gas stove with large oven, big enough to handle a Thanksgiving dinner prep. Beautiful granite counter tops, hard-wood cabinetry with glass inlay, bring modern style to this retro kitchen.
The master bedroom has a king sized bed, with a firm but comfy new mattress. The 2nd bedroom features a queen sized bed. Both beds are outfitted with organic high-thread count sheets and pillow cases. Allergy-free pillow protects insures everyone will get a good night rest. Plenty of bath and hand towels are included for your stay with us.
There is a clothes washer and dryer for our guests to use in the garage. Environmentally-safe laundry detergent and stain-removers are provided. Although there is not enough room to park in the garage, there is plenty of room in the driveway for safe off-street parking with gate.
We know that the beach is the reason why people come to Encintas, so we provide everything you need. Two boogie boards, sand toys, two beach chairs and an umbrella are available. To take advantage of the large grass area, we have several outdoor games, balls and toys available.
Take a journey back in time to the world-renowned surf town of Encintas in our Sweet Alice Heritage House vacation home. Come stay with us, we would love to host your next family vacation.
We have updated our cleaning fee and our cleaning procedures due to Covid-19. Our maids have been trained to follow CDC's guidelines for sterilizing the home between each guest. We use a commercial grade virucidal, antibacterial and disinfectant on all surfaces in-between each guest stay. We also use an air disinfectant after each cleaning before the maid leaves to make sure the house is completely sterilized for your health.
City of Encinitas permit #RNTL-028100-2025
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Encinitas, CA
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(98 Reviews)4.8
Sweet Alice was a very nice home to stay in for our San Diego vacation. Close to everything we wanted to do and the house is so wonderful. We enjoyed the yard seeing lots of birds and bunnies. We even lit a fire in the fire pit. Felt like a home away from home. Would stay again.
4.8
This was a great place to stay, convenient location, quiet neighborhood and a large yard. Really liked staying here and Dave, the property manager was quick to respond.
It was great to have access to beach umbrella and beach chairs.
The only thing is that all the toys on the property inside or outside are pretty much broken. Tried to check a couple of board games, but they didn't contain the peaces are were probably all mixed up between the boxes.
We enjoyed the beach and the outdoors. It's was a very nice house and a quiet neighborhood. Will definitely stay here again if we'll be in the area.
4.8
Everything we need - quiet clean well stocked and decorated!
4.8
Great location in town. Quiet and comfortable. This was our second time staying at sweet Alice. we like the comforts of the interior, the large outside area and the birds haven all around! Dave is a responsive and helpful host.
4.8
We enjoyed our stay at Sweet Alice! Location was the best for us.
4.8
Nice property, affordable and centrally located between the beach and inland amenities like Target and Trader Joes. I would definitely stay here again. Lovely grass yard where my wife and I enjoyed have an evening drink in the shade
4.8
Quiet and comfortable
4.8
Perfect location to the zoo, safari, Legoland and Sea World. The beaches are pristine. We loved Carlsbad Beach.
Sweet Alice Is private and has a beautiful yard for the kids to play. We would definitely stay again.
4.8
Cute, cozy cottage with beautiful grounds conveniently located near downtown Encinitas. The cottage is well appointed with everything you need. Dave was a pleasure to work with and everything was stress free. We will definitely be back!
4.8
The grounds are beautiful and very private.
4.8
Really enjoyed our stay here. It's an older Encinitas home that has been updated to make it more comfortable and to enjoy the view. Very quiet location above small canyon, with a Catholic Church behind you. We did notice lots of traffic on Christmas Eve, since the drive shares the road with the Church, but that was short lived. The two bedrooms were very comfortable and quiet. Bring some eye masks if you are a late sleeper, because there are no blackout curtains in the master bedroom. The kitchen was small but adequate for cooking for the 3 of us. The house sits on a nice piece of property with a lawn, some fruit trees, and a firepit where you can all sit around and make s'mores. The front room was a great place to relax with a view of the canyon and the sunset.
4.8
We took a family girls weekend to the beach and stayed at Sweet Alice. It’s super cute and we all felt that the owner took pride and care in helping their guest feel comfortable. Sweet little touches everywhere like they really thought about what their guest would enjoy. We would definitely stay here again.
4.8
The property is lovely and as depicted in the description and pictures. But:
1. The driveway entrance to the property is totally torn up with huge chunks of concrete that we worried we’re going to damage our car every time we drove in or out. This was a hazard.
2. We had a massive ant infestation that was dealt with by the property exterminator but we had to live with aunts everywhere in the kitchen for 3 days. Once the exterminator came the problem was resolved but until then all food had to be kept in the refrigerator.
3. Nothing tells you that the property shares roads with a church and its very busy school. If you try to leave or come home between pick up hours you cannot get near Sweet Alice Lane. You also run into bike and car traffic from the Middle School and preschool across the street!
We know and love the area… but these things were definitely concerns. And since I came in recovering froze an unexpected broken hip, these issues added complications!
Under different circumstances we would have used the grounds more…. Loved the birds!
Please fix the driveway and tell folks about the school hours!
Carole Levine
4.8
We needed a place to stay for a sports tournament in the area and this place was perfect. The GPS took me to the wrong address, but it wasn't difficult to figure out where to go.
The driveway had some damage, but we just avoided it and it was fine.
The house itself was full of thoughtful touches and very well maintained. The host was responsive and accommodating.
Location was perfect with groceries, restaurants and activities nearby.
Best feature is the location of the house. It's really hidden away which is great for me and my family. Quiet neighborhood and peaceful.
4.8
Would definitely stay again. Large private property. Everything we needed. Very comfortable king bed and super quiet which we loved.
4.8
We rent this home every summer and always enjoy the homes privacy, location, and amenities. Our kiddos love the large grass area and the outdoor fire pit for tasting marshmallows. Can’t wait to come back next year.
4.8
Comfortable Stay
We needed a place to stay for a wedding weekend. This cute place suited us just fine. Our kids really enjoyed the large yard and we appreciated the privacy that the property gave us.
4.8
Great family vacay
Overall, we had a great stay! The house had everything we needed (toys, books, games, pack n play, booster/high chair seat, beach towels, etc.). My girls loved running around the yard and throwing the frisbee and kicking a ball around. There were some appliance issues, but Dave was very responsive and had repair guys out to fix them ASAP. We spent most of our time at Legoland, so didn’t affect our stay too much. We’ll definitely return!
4.8
Barbecue is not working. Tank top is broken
The gophers are hard at work on your beautiful grass. Had a wonderful visit.
4.8
Barbecue is not working. Tank top is broken
The gophers are hard at work on your beautiful grass. Had a wonderful visit.
4.8
Problems
Barbecue is not working. Tank top is broken
The gophers are hard at work on your beautiful grass. Had a wonderful visit.
4.8
The house was perfect. The entrance is terrible. The concrete is busted and the gate hard to push open and very rough entering and exiting. The yard was fantastic. The fire pit!!! Get rid of the rusted out thing and replace it! It was stated to make sure and put the screen over the fire…….no screen….rusted! Broken chairs. Make it nice to sit out. We willl consider staying again.
4.8
Quiet and Nice
The house was perfect. The entrance is terrible. The concrete is busted and the gate hard to push open and very rough entering and exiting. The yard was fantastic. The fire pit!!! Get rid of the rusted out thing and replace it! It was stated to make sure and put the screen over the fire…….no screen….rusted! Broken chairs. Make it nice to sit out. We willl consider staying again.
4.8
Great home base
Great house for family trip. Nothing fancy but had everything we needed. Feels very private with a great yard and view. Perfect home base for San Diego adventures and a 5 minute drive to the beach.
4.8
Loved it
Very clean & well equipped.
4.8
Wonderful property and location. Quiet and roomy. Beautiful yard and overlook. Slight stuffy or mildew smell but the amenities were too good to pass up.
4.8
Peaceful haven!
Wonderful property and location. Quiet and roomy. Beautiful yard and overlook. Slight stuffy or mildew smell but the amenities were too good to pass up.
4.8
Sweet Alice
Very clean- had everything we needed! Had a little difficulty finding the property- with the street signs- otherwise all good! Close to shopping! Very peaceful and quiet area!! Hope to return!
4.8
Wonderful property on sacred grounds it was relaxing and beautiful, close to beach and easy access to anywhere in San Diego or.odamgw county. Only wish we had more time but we definitely left relaxed and uplifted! Thank you so much for sharing
4.8
Loved this place we want to come back and stay here Everytime?
Wonderful property on sacred grounds it was relaxing and beautiful, close to beach and easy access to anywhere in San Diego or.odamgw county. Only wish we had more time but we definitely left relaxed and uplifted! Thank you so much for sharing
4.8
Perfect location
This property was as described. Bed was comfortable, clean, plenty of cooking supplies and nice outside areas.
4.8
Very nice home base
Perfect location to go to the beach and restaurants. We went to San Diego quite a bit and it was a good location for that. Love moonlight beach. The big yard was a nice place to relax and hangout. Could use more towels. We had thought we would be able to check in a little early, but for some reason that didn't work out. Overall we had a great stay. We would definitely stay again.
4.8
Great house, great location!
My family and I stayed at Sweet Alice during our time in Encinitas and we loved it. The interior and exterior are wonderful and it was the perfect location for everything we wanted to accomplish in the San Diego area. The kids also loved that it was less than 20 minutes to Legoland!
We would definitely stay here again!
4.8
This was our third stay at Sweet Alice, and we enjoyed it every bit as much as in the past. The house is not terribly upscale or fancy, but it is bright and fresh and features a wonderful airflow that captures the slightest breeze. The lawn and garden are large, quiet and very private, and the fire pit is a nice setting for a glass of wine in the evening.
4.8
It’s becoming a habit
This was our third stay at Sweet Alice, and we enjoyed it every bit as much as in the past. The house is not terribly upscale or fancy, but it is bright and fresh and features a wonderful airflow that captures the slightest breeze. The lawn and garden are large, quiet and very private, and the fire pit is a nice setting for a glass of wine in the evening.
4.8
Our family spent a week at Sweet Alice and it was perfect for our twins that like to run around. The grass area and all the outdoor space to explore was amazing. Everything was clean and well organized. More than enough towels, extra sheets etc. we will definitely start looking at booking our next vacation there soon!
4.8
Great family stay
Our family spent a week at Sweet Alice and it was perfect for our twins that like to run around. The grass area and all the outdoor space to explore was amazing. Everything was clean and well organized. More than enough towels, extra sheets etc. we will definitely start looking at booking our next vacation there soon!
4.8
Cute little house lots of toys to play. Fire pit was awesome close to beach and restaurants! Everything there provided for you in the house! Very very comfortable! Peaceful and relaxing place!
4.8
Always enjoy sweet Alice. Can’t wait to come back next year again.
Great location, private, great for kids and outdoor grilling. We really
Like Sweet Alice. Feels like home away from home each time.
4.8
Our family had an outstanding time enjoying the Sweet Alice property . I say property because there is a great lawn for games, fire pit for cool nighttime gatherings, cute patio to have a conversation and dinners. Oh yea there is a home to. Just the correct size for us and is so bright and cheerful. Lots of Widows bring the outside in.! All in All this was a shear delight VRBO. Dave was also wonderful to deal with in setting up our stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Encinitas?
The average price for a rental in Encinitas is R 7,254 per night. This rental is R 1,101 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre. Enjoy the water!
Is Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sweet Alice Heritage House - Close to Everything Encinitas on Private 1/2 acre?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.