Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

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A balcony with a view of a coastal road and ocean.
A two-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.
A coastal road with a clear view of the ocean.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to San Elijo State Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cardiff By The Sea, CA
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Swamis Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider Elks Lodge and The Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and ecotours.
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Cardiff By The Sea, CA

What's nearby

  • San Elijo State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swamis Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rosemarie's Buns & Brews - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Breakers CBG - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway located?

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of San Elijo State Beach, Swamis Beach and Self Realization Fellowship. Encinitas Community Park and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you so much! We are thrilled you enjoyed the great views. We'd love to welcome you back anytime at any of our 70 coastal properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was AWESOME! What a view! What a location! I loved the retro vibe of the place and it was very clean! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an awesome stay and enjoyed the incredible view, fantastic location, and the retro charm of the space. We’re also glad that the cleanliness and overall experience made your visit memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be delighted to welcome you back again for another wonderful stay at any of our 70 coastal properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean and beautiful. Having parking is a plus. Located on the walking path so easy to hop on it and head either direction. Ocean view spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and beauty of the home, as well as the convenient parking and easy access to the walking path. We’re especially glad you loved the spectacular ocean view! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon at any of our 70 coastal properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was great, so was the weather! Suoer comfortable and convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the view, the weather, and the comfort of the home. We hope to host you again soon at any of our 70 coastal properties,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Encinitas Beach House

What an amazing property - location doesn't get any better for this area and the views are just stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give such great feedback Siobhan! We welcome you back any time. Andrea Vacation Rentals By Kimberly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing ocean view, including surfing action at Swami's beach. Directly across from what can only be described as the "catwalk" for those who like to walk, run, or just people watch during down time. Place itself was very clean, and quiet considering proximity to train tracks and the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the amazing ocean views, the nearby walking path, and the cleanliness and quiet of the home. It’s great to know the location worked well for you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime at any of our 70 coastal properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location is the key with this one!

Cute beach house with great view and close to everything. Street noise can get loud but overall a great place to relax, hit the surf, take a walk and short distance to great shops and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for entrusting us with your vacation!! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home :) Please come back and stay with us soon at any of our 40+ coastal homes, we would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit to California

Beautiful location and views. We had a very relaxing stay and we were able to take long walks with great views every day. My only suggestion would be to update the patio furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We'll be back.

Loved this unit and the location was phenomenal!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for entrusting us with your vacation!! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home :) Please come back and stay with us soon at any of our 40+ coastal homes, we would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nope!

The photos don’t do justice to the look and smell of oldness in this house! You can see it needs some updating, but it goes much much deeper than that. The oven, for example, is original to this 1972 house. There is a VHS player, bronzed baby shoes, macrame, and electronics held up by tape. Some items in the house look like they have not been touched (or cleaned) in decades. The dining table and chairs were wobbly, and that cute outdoor swing had rusted chains holding it up. It felt like visiting my grandparents when I was little, except that I paid handsomely for this experience. As for the noise level… it is on a 2-lane street, paralleled by both PCH and the train tracks. The train was still going at 9:30pm, and we didn’t sleep well between the trains and the traffic. I also don’t think you can walk to any of these beaches in 10 mins. MAYBE if you cut across all traffic lanes and train tracks, but only maybe. I would not stay here again and do not understand the 5 star ratings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
We appreciate the feedback left by this guest but unfortunately we feel this guest didn’t fully read the ad space so they didn’t understand our home. This home purposely has a retro vibe that is meant to inspire nostalgia. The bronze statue and VHS player mentioned in the review are prominently featured in the pictures for the ad. Besides the decor, which we feel is a matter of preference, the home is recently renovated. The noise level at the home is also discussed on the ad space but the PCH and the train are a problem specific to the area, not my home in particular. The upside to being in this area also the panoramic ocean view you get from almost every room in the home. You can also be on the sand in 10 minutes without having to play frogger on the PCH. Theres a pedestrian bridge just a few block away. We encourage any future renter to please take a look at of our other wonderful reviews and expect to have a wonderfully retro at our home. We hope to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous View

This property suited our needs perfectly. The view was perfect and we enjoyed sunset every night. The proximity to beaches and downtown Encinitas made it easy to enjoy. We really loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Katie, thanks for entrusting us with your vacation! The Cardiff Surfers Hideaway is perfect for any beach lover! This home features panoramic views of the ocean and is just a short walk to the beach! We would love to host them again at any of our 60+ properties!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Beautifull sunset. The house was Ideal to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Andre! Thank you for entrusting us with your vacation! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short family get away

Great location, awesome view, and comfortable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Michael, thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We would love to host you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Gem

Maybe my favorite San Diego County location. Clean house, nice layout, great communication with the property manager and most of all, an epic view of the ocean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for entrusting us with your vacation!! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home :) Please come back and stay with us soon at any of our 40+ coastal homes, we would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July getaway

Amazing property! Beautiful views. Perfect stay. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for entrusting us with your vacation!! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home :) Please come back and stay with us soon at any of our 40+ coastal homes, we would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location of a beautiful apartment

Had a really nice vacation in Encinitas in spite of the pandemic that was tangible everywhere. The view from the balcony was picture perfect (especially the sunsets) and it’s within walking distance of the beach. Only mild downside was a rather complicated and mildly antiquated TV-System (four or five remotes to juggle and DVDs instead of Streaming services) but that’s nothing to really complain about as the view from the balcony or living room is better than any TV ever gets...
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

Great place for me and my kids to get away for a few days. The property management team was awesome. Super easy check in and sick views from the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hey Brian, thank you for the kind words and positive feedback! Super happy that you had such a wonderful time with your kiddo's during your one on one time :) Please come back again, we would be happy to host you :) Jodi and Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place

I highly recommend this. I actually felt like I’m home. Beautiful view. Very clean place and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

You can't beat the location! The property is located directly across the street to a new railway bike path that connects you with Cardiff and Encinitas and within a short walk to a ton of restaurants and things to do. Plus, it is very close to Swami's Beach and an easy drive to the other beaches. The elevated patio offered some amazing sunset views and was very comfortable with the breeze blowing. Additionally, the property management company was extremely helpful and available for any and all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beach getaway

Cozy comfortable beach getaway with incredible views, we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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