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Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated

Family-friendly guesthouse in Carlsbad with a water park

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Enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from the back deck and fire pit.
Front of the house. The Carlsbad Lookout is the separate unit above the garage
Outdoor deck with views of the ocean, lagoon, and connecting freeways
Outdoor deck with views of the ocean, lagoon, and connecting freeways
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
AU$262
avg per night

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$262
avg per night

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Olde Carlsbad, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this guesthouse is near theme parks. Mount Ecclesia and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit State Street Farmers Market and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® California and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Hosp Grove Trails - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 3 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated

Enjoy the best view in Carlsbad! Our open floor plan and generous living space is flooded with light and transitions through two sliding doors to an expansive private deck. Enjoy our beautiful lagoon views and the perfect 180 degree sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

We're 5 minutes from Carlsbad Village, where you'll find a perfect blend of hip and quaint beach town shops and dining. Or we're just 10 minutes from Legoland California and the Carlsbad Premium Outlets; 45 min to Sea World and San Diego!

*NOTE* Smoking and pets are prohibited on the property. Late check in available. Door code and Wi-Fi password supplied upon booking a reservation. Check in time is typically 3 PM, and checkout by 11 AM.

Front of House
The home is at the end of a quiet neighborhood street in Olde Carlsbad. There is ample space for 2 cars tandem parked on the left side of the driveway (not blocking garage), and enter through the gate on the left. Your Carlsbad Retreat residence is above the garage.

Large Back Deck
Enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Buena Vista Lagoon from the comfort of the private deck. We have matches for you to light the fire pit (provide your own wood) and enjoy the evening under twinkling deck lights and stars. Use the BBQ on the lower deck to grill up your favorite veggies or meats.

Kitchen
The spacious kitchen is fully-stocked with plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, and kitchen appliances. Stroll through the local Carlsbad farmers market (located on State Street every Wednesday evening), and pick up a few items to cook up a delicious meal. Or stock up the pantry at any of the several nearby grocery stores.

Living Room
Sink into the comfortable couch and feel the coastal breeze coming through the huge double sliding doors and windows. The calm beach decor puts you in the mindset of an endless summer for your Carlsbad vacation.

Bedroom
Catch up on some extra ZZZ’s in the queen-size bed and queen blow up. A pack-n-play crib is available if you’re bringing a little cherub on your trip. The bedroom is massive and has closet space, hangars, and a dresser. Two additional people can sleep on an air mattress in the bedroom or in the family room.

Bathroom
Clean up after a day at the beach in the shower or oversized tub.

Beach Gear
It’s easy to enjoy a day at one of Carlsbad’s many beautiful public beaches with beach chairs, umbrella, and towels provided. Ready to take on the waves? Skip the hassle and lines at a rental shop, and rent a Wavestorm surfboard directly from us for $10/day.

Flower Fields/Legoland/Outlets/Beaches
Carlsbad offers everything you need for a fun getaway. We have it all: 7+ miles of sandy beach coastline, Carlsbad Premium Outlets and boutique shopping in Carlsbad Village, the flower fields, Legoland California, fine and casual dining, parks and hiking trails, and extremely easy access to the Coaster or I-5 to get to downtown San Diego. As the locals like to say “Life’s Rad in Carlsbad."

City of Carlsbad Permit STVR2024-0008, expires 8/31/2025.

Amenities

Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'n play and baby chair available by request.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number BLRE002420

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad guesthouse is located in Olde Carlsbad, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hosp Grove Trails and Holiday Park. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and Carlsbad State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Carlsbad Overlook, 2bed/1bath, newly renovated Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great time!

Love this property! Convenient location, great view and owners are hospitable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Sweet location!

Great place & location! House was close to everything we needed to do, soccer, beach, eat & shop!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio T.

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

Carlsbad

Great stay, great host
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalia W.

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

Enjoyable Getaway!

We spent a week in Carlsbad in a beginning of August 2019 and have a wonderful memories being there. The apartment is very specious and seperated from the main house. For a few days we didn't even know that the property owners family lived in the same house. As many reviewers pointed out, the place has a beautiful large bath tub which we enoyed after spending all day outdoors. Big bedroom was also a great plus allowing air to circulate better. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean, lagoon and sunsets....just as described in VRBO. Close to freeways, stores and most important - incredible beaches, either north or south. In the last two days of our stay we met Kat and her 2 adorable children. She is very friendly, helpful and welcoming. We had such a good time apparently that we even lost track of time and forgot which day to check out. We hope to come back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

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

We will be back!

Great experience with this property reservation. There wasn’t anything that wasn’t already provided for us. Quiet area, lots of stuff to do very close to the property. The owner was good with communication and very helpful. Happy renter here

10/10 Excellent

Shelli S.

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

Comfy place

This is our second year staying at Olde Carlsbad. It’s not right on the beach, but we like the quiet location. We love the tub and the openness of the place. We were sad the DVD movie collection was gone this year. It was the perfect size for our small family of 3!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Big and bright with a great view

Comfy bed. Lots of space. Very private. A beautiful deck with a fire pit. Noise from the hwy, which is quite far off, was a surprise but I quickly got over it. I’d recommend the Penthouse to anyone who is looking for privacy and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Roomy and comfortable

This home has spacious rooms and is very close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mike L., Redding

Quiet place, with a beautiful view.

We were on the go so much we didn't spend a whole lot of time there. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H.

Great space, excellent location

My wife and I stayed here with our 5 year old and 2 year old. Huge bedroom that had a queen bed, plus queen air mattress plus pack and play with room left over. Very pleasant deck to unwind at the end of the day. Very comfortable. We particularly liked the access to beach toys and chairs (and we took FULL advantage of them...sorry for the sand) Would recommend and stay again. Only heads up I'd leave is that there is no cable and the wifi signal wasn't that strong. Ton of DVDs available however, something for everyone. Very clean, very pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Monique O.

Spacious, comfortable and clean with lots of extras!

We had a really great stay. The pictures don't do this place justice- it is so spacious and well kept. The bed is comfortable, everything is new and in great shape and there are tons of extras like a bluetooth speaker, tupperware, saran wrap, baggies, coffee, beach chairs/ umbrella, crib, booster seat etc. Kat and Derek were were great at communicating and made sure we had everything we needed. The huge windows made for great sunset views but also kept the place nice and cool with the breeze. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

Carlsbad Champ

Had a great stay in Carlsbad and would rent again! The 'retreat' was clean, convenient, and cozy (actually big) for my daughter and I. Stocked with necessary amenities, bathroom and bedroom are huge. Easy access to interstate, can go south to San Diego/ Coronado or head north to LA. We did both. Great place, great weather and would definitely rent again! Also, Carlsbad was lovely. Owners were very nice and easy to work with! Hopefully, we'll be back next June!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Can’t wait to go back!

Kat and Derek really thought of everything and it was an amazing stay! Perfect location and they were so kind and helpful! The bed was comfortable and the space was so spacious! It was me, my husband, our two little ones (under 2), and my mom! We all loved it and wouldn’t change anything! Thank you both for opening the space to us, it was a dream vacation! We will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

erin G., laguna niguel

Relaxing get away

This rental is beautiful and feels just like home. The owners were so nice and helpful. If you’re looking for a place to stay in Carlsbad...this is your place!! It has an amazing view and it’s very spacious for a 1 bedroom. Looking forward to booking this place the next time I need to go to Carlsbad!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelli S.

Clean, roomy, friendly, comfortable, and good location

We loved staying in this Carlsbad retreat! There was lots of room for our small crew, the owners were friendly and welcoming. The balcony was nice, the weather was great, everything was clean and accommodating. There was1 queen bed and a large couch. We had fun watching some fun movies from their collection. The huge bath tub was great to soak in. The kitchen was spacious and worked great for our basic needs. The property is in a quiet neighborhood close to the freeway. Thanks so much!!

10/10 Excellent

Jose N.

Great place to stay! I will strongly recommend to stay in this awesome and beautiful house!

This was an awesome experience! Great place to stay , very comfortable and relaxing, clean and very extremely well maintained house and I will definitely try to come back and stay again. Near to the beach too and we are very grateful of being able to stay in such a nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Convenient location, friendly property owners

The property is well maintained, and very convenient to I5 in a quiet residential area. It's about a mile and a half from the beach and the water is visible from the deck. I would give it 5 stars but I was thinking it was a little closer to the shore, but no problems at all with the property or the communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Albian L.

Very nice and very clean.

The only thing is I wish there was a small first aid kit available. Totally my fault and unrelated to my awesome experience... But I cut my foot on accident and was looking for a band aid. The bed and bath tub were my favorite part of the whole place. That bed is so comfortable and a good place to sleep makes your whole vacation. I really appreciate how clean it was. Very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Gorgeous views

Started one night with my husband, son & my mother. Plenty of room, clean, comfortable & it had everything we needed. Outside dining was awesome. Views are amazing. Ocean breeze keeps that place so dreamy. Kat & her family are lovely & eager to please. Will stay again. Loved it! Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Carol L.

Nice place to vacation.

Nice, clean and well equipped. Owners very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again. Only negative is the expressway noise. Probably wouldn’t ever enjoy the patio area outside, but overall a great VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Clean, homey, great view!

First off, Kat is great with her communication! The stay itself was perfect for a night away and the fact that she even had toddler utinsels was a bonus. It was nice and clean, homey, and the lights on the patio with the view...It was all great!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Private and perfect

The place is big and airy. The bathtub was the perfect retreat at the end of every beach filled vacation day and privacy... I felt like we had our own apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful home with a great view and everything you could ask for

The best part of the experience was the ease of communication. Kat answered all my questions in a very timely manner and made sure we had everything we needed upon arrival. The view from the deck outside the room was outstanding and had a small fire pit with lighting fixtures for night. Right off the freeway making travel easy, and close enough to the beaches and restaurants. Loved my stay and will be looking to book again next time I'm down in the area
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elena B.

Convenient location, helpful host, spacious rooms, but very noisy

The deck has a great view of the ocean and sunset but it is right above the freeway and when we arrived, the noise seemed overpowering. Though it bothered us less as the week went on, we weren't tempted to use the deck though it otherwise would have been perfect. The apartment hasn't been a VRBO for long so its furnishings are still evolving. We would have liked a coffee table in front of the couch and a night table in the bedroom. Also, there was no cable, which was fine with us, but the TV wasn't set up to receive local stations or PBS and we were unable to use Netflix on it. Were it not for the noise, we would book this place again without hesitation. Even with the noise, it was a good deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kate h.

wonderful stay!

The place was spotless and very comfortable. Well located to get to Oceanside or Carlsbad very easily. Beautiful view and porch to wind down a day. Quiet! We were thrilled with our stay. Suite is very large and there are small amenities that were above and beyond. Fast wifi. Soft towels. Stuff to take to the beach. Great young couple hosting. would be back in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017