Enjoy a newly renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach bungalow just steps away from the iconic Moonlight Beach. This spacious home is the perfect backdrop for a private coastal escape or a memorable family getaway.
We recently completed extensive upgrades (completed May 2026), including central air conditioning, a new roof, fresh exterior paint with a more modern beach vibe, and enhanced outdoor lighting. The home features beautifully tiled bedrooms with all-new furniture, beds, and furnishings.
Perfectly situated just minutes from downtown Encinitas, everything you need is within walking distance. Leave your car behind in our private garage and stroll to trendy restaurants, relaxing hangouts, local parks, the library, cozy coffee houses, and more.
Home Highlights • Living Area: Reclaimed hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, a large sectional sofa, a large internet, flat-screen TV and high-speed Wi-Fi. • Kitchen & Dining: A fully equipped kitchen with a separate dining area, perfect for family meals. • Primary Suite: Furnished with a luxurious king-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom featuring natural stone and custom tile. • Guest Bedrooms: Two comfortable twin bedrooms sharing a large, separate full bathroom (Pack 'n Play available for little ones). • Indoor/Outdoor Living: Large sliding glass doors slide open to a private, fully fenced backyard with a comfortable elevated deck. • Backyard Oasis: Features a barbecue grill, firepit, outdoor eating area, lush lawn, and an outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. • Conveniences: Brand-new A/C, fully stocked kitchen, high-efficiency washer and dryer, plus a private garage stocked with beach toys and boogie boards, surfboard, wetsuits, sand toys, beach chairs, wagon and much more! The private garage also means you’ll never have to fight for beach parking!
About Encinitas Perched along the stunning North County coastline of San Diego, Encinitas perfectly blends historic beach-town charm with a vibrant, upscale surf culture. Just steps away, the iconic Historic Coast Highway 101 corridor is completely walkable and packed with trendy open-air cafes, boutique shops, and world-class restaurants. Whether you are looking to surf legendary breaks like Swami's, explore the lush trails of the San Diego Botanic Garden, or just relax by the ocean, Encinitas offers an effortlessly cool, laid-back atmosphere. It is the ultimate Southern California destination for a sun-drenched coastal escape or a classic family beach vacation.
About Moonlight Beach Moonlight Beach is a beautiful, family-friendly destination featuring recently updated facilities, a green area, and a playground. Spend your days utilizing the three sand-volleyball courts, enjoying the barbecue pits, building sandcastles, hitting the surf, or scanning the horizon for passing pods of dolphins. The house is also an easy walk to Stone Steps, a local, hidden-gem beach just a short distance north of Moonlight Beach. Primarily known as a neighborhood spot rather than a major tourist hub, it is a quieter, more secluded alternative to the heavily trafficked Moonlight Beach.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Encinitas
Located in Downtown Encinitas, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Del Mar Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, or check out an event or a game at San Diego Polo Fields. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
Self Realization Fellowship - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Puntamar - 9 min walk
Juanitas Taco Shop - 7 min walk
Better Buzz Coffee - 13 min walk
The Taco Stand - 14 min walk
Buona Forchetta Encinitas - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Moonlight Beach Getaway pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Moonlight Beach Getaway ?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moonlight Beach Getaway on 22 May 2026 start from AU$1,090, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Moonlight Beach Getaway ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Moonlight Beach Getaway ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Moonlight Beach Getaway ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Moonlight Beach Getaway located?
This family-friendly Encinitas holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach, Beacon Beach and Encinitas Surfboards. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and I Street Viewpoint are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our third time staying at this property and we loved it just as much as the first two times! It is great for our family who loves the beach and walking to downtown for great food.
We had a great stay. The kitchen is very well equipped and has lots of space for a large group to eat in a dining room/kitchen combination. They had lots of beach toys and it’s two blocks to the beach with a wagon to carry stuff to the beach. Has a nice little yard in the back as well. We had a great stay.
A really lovely property, with a ton of beach amenities available and an unbeatable location. Check in and check out were smooth and easy, and the property was in great condition when we arrived. Would absolutely stay again next time we are in Encinitas.
Jay B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Jay! We are so glad that you had a great trip! Thank you for letting us know and we do hope to see you back.
Erin, Piper and Tiffany
A small group of friends and I stayed for a girls trip, and this was the perfect spot! Immaculately clean with all amenities we needed and a fabulous location. I'd love to stay here again!!
Debbie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Debbie, we are so glad to hear that you had everything you needed for a wonderful girl's trip. We would love to have you back! Thank you! Erin, Piper and Tiffany
This property close to moonlight beach was fantastic for our young family of four. It's close to the beach and the main street in Encinitas. The property is in a quiet, safe street and is a really comfortable family home! Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Chase K.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2025
Thank you Chase! We are so glad that your family had a great time in Encinitas. Hope to have you back again!
We had a lovely stay for some family time. The house was well stocked with cooking and beach supplies, which was super handy. The house hummed loudly when the water was running, otherwise the house was everything we could have needed and we enjoyed ourselves immensely.
We loved our time in Encinitas. This property was clean, accommodating for our family with young children and so close to the beach. Owners went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable and were easy to get ahold of during the stay. Thank you for sharing your beach getaway with us!
One of the best VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed at! Very clean and plenty of room for our family get together and being able to walk to Moonlight Beach was a definite plus! Close to restaurants and downtown Encinitas as well. We would definitely stay there again!
Melissa D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Oh Melissa, it makes us so happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time. Thank you for letting us know and we do hope to see you back!
This house is set up with everything you could need for a beach vacation. Perfect place for families with kids. Quiet neighborhood, easy walk to the beach, and tons of restaurants etc nearby.
My sons and I loved our 9 days at this fabulous home 2 blocks from the beach. From our first communication with the owners, and throughout our stay, it felt like we were staying at a friend’s house. This rental had one of the most well-equipped kitchens I’ve encountered and we cooked at home a lot. The house comes with an outdoor shower, which is very helpful after the beach. The garage holds bikes, boogie boards, wetsuits (all for your use) as well as a washer and dryer. Tons of fresh towels for the shower and beach.The home is spotlessly clean, cozy and comfortable. The location is ideal. Close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants on the 101. There is a beautiful natural grocery store nearby and an ice cream shop. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course is a fantastic public course nearby. (Use Noteefy app to get on). I don’t know what else you could ask for. Piper, Erin and Tiffany, thank you for making us feel so welcome! Hope to come back again soon.
Joy F.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
I can't tell you how happy this makes us to hear that you had a wonderful stay, enjoyed the house and the town of Encinitas and made wonderful memories with your boys. We would love to have you back anytime! Erin
Had a blast! The house is steps away from Moonlight Beach. Super clean and well provisioned. Tons of beach gear to have fun with. Wetsuits were clutch.Would stay again. My cousin will be renting this spot as well.
Paul L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Paul this makes us so happy! We love it when families have a wonderful time at the house! Thank you for letting us know. Hope to see you again! Erin, Piper and Tiffany
We have been back for 4 years to stay at this property and always love our vacation. The house is spacious and walkable to beach, shops and restaurants. We hope to come back for year 5!
This location was awesome and we made the most out of our stay even though it was unusually cold for the time of year. Owners were very easy to get ahold of too.
This was our second year in a row staying here. Just like the first time, we had a great stay! Perfect place for a small family. The location is in a nice quite neighborhood that is still very close to moonlight beach and all the action of Encinitas!
Eric C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you Eric! We are so blessed by our returning families! Glad you had a great stay!
We rented this house for my spouse and bridesmaids to stay the weekend of our wedding. It was in a quiet neighborhood and had plenty of space to get ready the day of. We loved staying here!
Catherine D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Erin, Piper and Tiffany
This home has been in our family since the 1970s. It has been loved and nurtured through 4 generations. It's our happy place. Our grandparents bought it before anyone really knew just how cool Encinitas was. We have storyboards of memories with our families on Moonlight Beach. To say it is near and dear to our hearts is an understatement. In 2017, Erin, Tiffany and I (Piper), cousins and sisters, embarked on the adventure of keeping the legacy alive. With increasing expenses, that meant we needed to rent the house so that we could keep it in our family for our children and our children's children. It gives us great joy to share the house and to know that other people love it as much as we do.
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