Everything about this place was amazing. I rented it due to it’s advertised “one block from the beach”. Unfortunately, due to the storms this year, that beach access is closed. Check with owners to see when it will be opened. (The next beach access is a half mile walk from the rental).

We had a great stay! Property is perfectly located and close to everything.

Best prepared home we’ve stayed in, with the most comfortable beds, the best nights sleep and an enjoyable kitchen; and we’ve stayed in some similarly priced and marketed homes. Definitely a short walk to the beach and the charms of Encinitas. The dune that Neptune Ave runs on blocks the sights and the sounds of the ocean.

Really enjoyed our stay here!

The property was perfect! Exactly as pictured. A great area, short walk to Stone Step beach to watch the sunset every night became one of the trip highlights. Close enough to walk to many restaurants as well. Owners/property manager was very responsive to the one issue we had. The house was just perfect for our family. The beach equipment was the icing on the cake, my young adult kids loved it! Being that my kids are all young adults, finding time for all of us to be together is rare, so this trip was special for us & having this great place to stay really enhanced our trip!

We loved being able to walk easily to beach, have two patios to sit out and read. Decor is tastefully done. Agent very responsive.

Family vacation with my adult children. 6 adults stayed very comfortably. We cooked a lot in and the house was well equipped and accommodated all of us well. The location is perfect for beach access and into town on bikes or walking.

Ideal location in a beautiful home. Sincerely a pleasure!

We had an awesome time staying here. The home was very clean, comfy beds, great location and the host was super responsive. The family room offers a nice gathering area and the having use of the garage was fantastic for us to store our bikes. Thank you!

We were looking for a nice place to stay for our family of seven near the beach and we found it in this home. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to another stay in the future.

The location was great-very near stone steps and the beach below. the property was spotless and well equipped. We would surely book here again.

Our stay in Encinitas was great. Nikki was extremely responsive from the very beginning which added to our stay. Could walk to a great surf beach that wasnt crowded, good coffee house and several restaurants. The place itself was large and sunny. Jeff and Shari

The home and location are awesome. Family of 5 with kids 9, 7 and 4. This neighborhood is really special with literally-just-around-the-corner access to Stonesteps Beach (and sunset viewing every night), a 15-20 minute walk through the neighborhood (or along the beach at low tide) to Moonlight Beach, and a trickle of families/joggers/cyclists/surfers/skateboarders passing through. Lot of life around, but quiet too. The home is bright, clean, comfortable and fun. We had an awesome time here. Few things to note that people might be considering based on the photos: You're on a corner so it could feel like a bit of a goldfish bowl, but it didn't bother us, and there are blinds on every window for a bit more privacy. There's no enclosed/fenced/gated yard and road essentially all the way around the property, so have to keep an eye on younger kids. It's not fast traffic or all that busy, so fine for our 7- and 9-year-olds, but had to keep an eye on our 4-year-old at times. The kitchen is small with a compact dishwasher and a bit of a hodgepodge of cookware, dinnerware and utensils, but nothing that slows you down too much. Recommend Pannikin for coffee/breakfast/brunch, Birdseye Kitchen for Thai, Haggos Tacos for Mexican, Corner Pizza for...pizza, and Leucadia Liquor for booze. All walkable (some more than others) or very short drive/pickup. Plus everything else that Encinitas and Leucadia has to offer, of course.

I have rented VRBO properties over several years and this one was the best by far. The property was clean with lots of windows to let in in the light, enough furniture to be comfortable with no excess, location was superb (close to beach and restaurants), and I had friends just down the street. We did not do any cooking; but had we, the dishwasher would have been inadequate. I could only find one dish towel. The property manager was very prompt in resolving the one little problem that my grandchildren created. I hope to come again next year.

A unique triangular floor plan and an abundance of windows flooding the main floor with light made our stay memorable and delightful. The quiet neighborhood of family homes and the proximity to the beach added to our experience. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.

Great location! It felt like a home away from home. Huge master suite with a king bed and balcony is a major luxury. Ability to do laundry before leaving is great. Only complaint is the kitchen utensils leave a bit to be desired, but that's not uncommon in a vacation rental. I get you don't want your good knives getting ruined by everyone, but it's hard to cut anything with a dull knife.

Property manager was Great to work with! Only suggestion we had was a full size dishwasher.

The house was just as pictured online, and in the best quiet spot for beach access and a few restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful house in a great neighborhood. Walking distance or very short drives to some really good restaurants, coffee, bars, shopping, and beaches. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommended this rental.

Me and my family really enjoyed the house. It was in the perfect location for the beach. The house was well equipped for cooking meals and gear for the beach. Would love to stay here again. Beautiful home!

We stay in Encinitas once a year and this is by far the nicest house we’ve rented. Stone Steps beach (a block away) is terrific and never crowded (due to lack of parking and high tides that cover the sand). Make sure to get a tide schedule (the lifeguards at the beach have them and they’re available online). The house felt large for our family of four. NB the master bedroom and bath are upstairs and the two other bedrooms and their shared bath are below, on the same floor as the living area and the kitchen. The owners are lovely and easy to communicate with. I hope we can stay again.

Everything was great. We loved the house and the neighborhood. We would love to stay again.

Nice place, clean and close to the beach. I would definitely stay there again.

We loved our stay at this property! Short walk to the Stone Steps and Moonlight Beach. Great coffee and food within walking distance too! The boogie boards were a lot of fun :) Well stocked and Nikki was very quick to respond to any questions that I had. Will definitely be coming back!

Nikki, the property manager is awesome. Very easy to get in touch with and very accommodating. This home is situated in a quiet neighborhood about .5 miles away from downtown Encinitas and Moonlight beach. The condo is a few blocks away from Stone steps beach. That beach is nice, but you need to be in good shape to walk up and down the steps. If you're looking to be at Moonlight beach or downtown Encinitas every day, it's not the quickest walk, especially if you have a lot of beach gear. The condo itself is very clean and well stocked with a great little patio out front.

La Mesa is fantastic! The property was fun to stay at, and nearby stone steps beach. We drove to Swami’s beach- love the waves for boogie boarding; we used boogie boards offered by the property. My kids loved having their own rooms. I enjoy the deck off the master bedroom to sit out there and have coffee in the morning. The garage allowed for easy access and parking in the property. A/c worked great. Loved the space in the master bathroom. Plenty of seating at the large rectangle dining table. We enjoyed our stay. Nikki was available to me with all my questions and concerns about the area. No hiccups on our trip at all. Would recommend to a friend. Would stay there again.

We were looking for a place to stay near the beach while exploring San Diego. We loved the location of this gem in Encinitas. It was a great set up for our family of 4 with room to spare. This rental has the conveniences and comfort of home while not feeling like you are in someone else’s space. It had everything we needed, from extra linens to beach equipment, and even a shop vac in the garage to clean out the sand from the car at the end of our stay. All appliances were new and well maintained. We loved walking through the neighborhood to get coffee in the morning and access Steps Beach. Short drive or longer walk to family-friendly and more accessible Moonlight Beach with lifeguards on duty. Everything met or exceeded our expectations for the stay. We would definitely stay here again.

Everyone worked smoothly

Great location and space!

The house made our trip! It was even better in person. The family room was the hub of the house and we enjoyed our evenings snuggled up watching a movie. The bedrooms are large and separated from the family room giving everyone privacy. There are several patios/decks that great for catching the sun. The house is stocked with everything you need - beach towels and chairs, cooler, kitchen supplies and even laundry soap! The location of the house is ideal. Walking distance to great restaurants and the beach to watch the sun set. If we go back to the area we will definitely stay at this house again. The property management was also fantastic. My son left an important item and they helped locate the item and send it back to us! A+ property and management. Thank you for making our trip a fantastic one :)

We enjoyed our stay as we were inbetween homes. Property fit our needs for working while staying there. House was very fun and loved the neighborhood. Really appreciated the owners accommodating our needs.

We loved staying in this unique house! Clean, comfy beds, ample kitchen amenities in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. Beach access just around the corner and a great springboard location for adventuring in San Diego. Quick responses from the owners. Definitely recommend staying here!