Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment
Enjoy your personal luxury oceanfront getaway located in the exclusive guard gated community of Saint Malo Beach. This charming French Normandy styled community has the feel of a beachside European retreat with old world charm, community beach, volleyball, tennis and pickle ball courts.
This home is a classic French indoor/outdoor house. As you enter, you'll walk through a breezeway to the center courtyard. Four of the six bedrooms can be accessed directly from the courtyard. This includes one bedroom with a king bed and full bath, one bedroom with twin beds and a full bath, and two other bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with twin beds. These two bedrooms share a shower bathroom. There is another bedroom on the main floor off of the living room. This bedroom has a queen bed and a shower bathroom. The sixth bedroom is downstairs off of the game room. This bedroom has a king bed and shower bathroom.
In addition to the 6 bedrooms in the main house, an outdoor staircase in the center courtyard leads up to a separate apartment that provides a quiet, private haven of its own. This space has a king bedroom, bathroom with glass enclosed shower and windows facing the ocean, as well as a living room with a sofa bed and kitchenette. The apartment can be added to your stay for an additional cost.
Moving into the main home, you are greeted with high-ceilings in a classic great room with ample seating, wood burning fireplace, game table, large side patio and panoramic ocean views. The open dining room has a large farmhouse table that seats 8-10 guests. There is a gourmet kitchen with a large center island and updated appliances, including double ovens, two full-sized refrigerators, and a separate beverage refrigerator.
Moving downstairs from the great room is a game room with a pool table, flat screen tv, comfortable seating and a gas burning fireplace. The sixth bedroom and a shower bathroom are off of the game room. Walk out the French doors to a glassed-in patio spanning the width of the house. The patio boasts a comfortable seating area under a protective gazebo and a large dining table for al fresco meals. There is a small beach area just steps outside the patio with loungers and umbrellas for soaking up the sun and ocean views. There is also an outside shower.
Our home in St. Malo is perfect for a family getaway or a group gathering. We hope you enjoy!
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No more than 14 guests can stay at the house. Parties are not allowed. Both strictly enforced. Names for all guests must be provided prior to arrival.
Only five (5) cars can be parked in the driveaway. All other cars must be parked outside of the gate. There is ample street parking in the area.
This home is part of a private luxury community governed by HOA rules that must be strictly followed. Please reference these rules as provided.
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Oceanside
Located in South Oceanside, a neighbourhood in Oceanside, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center, or check out an event or a game at Frontwave Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Oceanside Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Carlsbad Village Station - 9 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad - 5 min drive
Tanner’s Prime Burgers - 19 min walk
Angelo's Burgers - 20 min walk
The Taco Stand - 14 min walk
Boar Cross'n - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment on 29 May 2026 start from AU$2,531, 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 Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Oceanfront House in Historic Gated Community with Optional Apartment located?
This family-friendly Oceanside holiday home is located by the ocean, just steps away from Saint Malo Beach and South Oceanside Beach. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and Buccaneer Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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We spend summer vacation in CA every few years and always stay somewhere different. This place was our favorite compared to other homes over the past 25 years. We may not want to try any other place in the future. Great home, location and host.
We did a Memorial Day weekend trip with our kids and grandkids (nine adults and three children). This property was amazing. The layout is so unique, so easy to cook with all the needed kitchen tools, and just relaxing to sit outside looking over the ocean. The property is so clean, the host is so easy to communicate with. We will be staying here again next year!
Kray A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our beach house. It is a great gathering place for families. We look forward to having you return next year.
We’ve stayed in Oceanside before and had always been curious about this niche neighborhood. The home was fantastic for our family of 10 and the views cannot be beat. All the amenities were plus as we played pickle ball every morning. The neighbors and security staff were very friendly as was the owner who was extremely attentive. We would highly recommend staying in here and hope to be back soon!
Lovely home with charm and history. Spacious property with games, books, beach toys and a well stocked kitchen. Our kids and grandkids throughly enjoyed our week at 6 St. Malo.
It was our second time staying here and we loved it even more this time than the first. We had three generations in the home and every family had their space. The kids loved the sand and the adults appreciated the perfectly stocked kitchen. Thank you for everything, Lela.
We love staying here with our families. This is our 4th summer in a row and I don’t see us stopping! They have everything you would need in the kitchen and the beach which makes it the perfect beach house stay!
This property is amazing, very unique. Our family came from Boston Honolulu Tennessee and California to spend Christmas together. It was a wonderful experience.
The kitchen was awesome. They had everything you need and a lot of room for 2-4 people to work together. The house was perfect for our family. The 1st floor had my son, wife, in one room with their own bathroom then the 2 boys shared a room with a bathroom and the 3 girls shared a room with their own bathroom. kids, On the other side was my other son and his 2 teenage girls. They had their own room but shared the bathroom. Downstairs, my daughter and her husband stayed with their own bathroom. My husband and I stayed in the apartment. Plenty of room to have privacy, yet see each other. The sunsets were incredible.
Love this house and this is our 3rd summer renting. We will keep coming if you keep listing it. Love the little beach to ourselves at the house - our kids are still little so its just perfect!
We love this house for our extended family of 10 - the view is amazing/ the house has a place for everyone- awesome kitchen! Clean ! Very comfortable furnishings! We just love it on every level!
Great house right on the water. We had 4 families stay at this house and had plenty of space to all come together or all go to our private areas. Cute gated community with lots of things for everyone to do: pickle ball, tennis, volleyball, hide and seek and a private beach area.
This home is beautiful, warm & inviting. So much character & history in this little community. Kitchen was fully stocked, beds were clean & comfortable as well as plenty of bathrooms & areas to relax & enjoy the ocean which is right out the back door. Wonderful patios & private stretch of sand. I hope I can stay again in the future!
This our 3rd time staying at the house and it’s always such a treat for everyone to be in this special place. A well loved family home with so much history & charm and situated right on the ocean, make you feel like you’ve been transported to another era.
We’ll keep coming back !
We stayed for my nephews wedding in Carlsbad. There were 11 of us. The house is so spacious and unique. The courtyard full of flowers. The ocean breeze and sound of the waves were fantastic. We recommend this wonderful home. We will think of coming back for sure.
sally k.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thank you for this lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Stunning views in a comfortable and inviting place
I really enjoyed staying here. This is definitely one of my top accommodations that I've enjoyed- ever! The house was really comfortable, had impeccable style and was well appointed with kitchen items, entertainment and incredible views. The host was kind and easy to communicate with.
Beach access was easy and there's excellent outdoor beach-facing entertaining spaces. I'm quite grateful that this family has been kind enough to share this awesome place with guests. :)
Lela's house is a remarkable property in a beautiful gated Oceanside community. The house is right on the water and the views are magnificent!! It's like you are right on top of the water. Sunsets were spectacular!! The house is large, with a beautiful mix of antique and beach decor. The kitchen is renovated and very well stocked. Most of the bedrooms and bathrooms are on the smaller side, as is typical in homes of the era it was built in. But they have made it very comfortable. My family enjoyed the small sand beach on the first floor of the property and the pool table as well. The cabana beach is clean and guarded by a lifeguard. We had unfortunate timing with a perpetual high tide and big surf that made for no actual beach access down the steps of the cabana beach. This only affected the little kids in our family, everyone else could enjoy the water. We look forward to returning next year!
Katie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you for this wonderful review of your stay at our beach house. You really captured what makes our home and the St. Malo community such a unique and special place. We hope to see you back next year.
This home was the perfect space for our group. The location is incredible in a very charming neighborhood and right on the beach. Each person in our group had their own bedroom and there was plenty of space for gathering together inside and outside. The kitchen is incredibly well organized (every drawer labeled!) and very well appointed with nice appliances, three types of coffee makers and dual Bosch refrigerators. If you want to gather with friends or family this is an excellent choice. We are already talking about booking again!
Allison O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. You really captured what makes our house a special place for gathering with friends and family. We hope to see you again soon.
Lela and Nadia were so helpful and kind.
The house worked great as a place for family to come and go the week of my sons wedding. Open space for people to relax and the kitchen was glorious. We love to cook and entertain and we had everything we needed to keep the family group happy.
Just a few steps away was the cabana and volleyball net which kept the younger ones occupied.
Most of the rooms are adjoined and because its an older house, some rooms got colder than others but each room had the perfect amount of glorious bedding and a comforter thickness that suited each bedrooms temp. I love details.
We will definitely be coming back.
Thank you Lela!
Mrs.Ryan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review of our house. We look forward to having you stay again in the future.
We typically stay in St Malo which is a really special community. It is a very safe and secure neighborhood with beautiful scenery to enjoy on walks. We love to walk to the Beach Break for breakfast to kick off the day. There are great restaurants nearby. This house in particular was a lot of fun and perfect for our group celebrating my mom’s 75th. It was comfortable and is right on the beach. There is plenty of room and lots of space to have time to yourself. If you like to cook, the kitchen is amazing. Lela the host was very accommodating to our group traveling from different states and made every effort to accommodate my requests and allow us to maximize our time together. She was easy to communicate with and replies promptly. It was a terrific experience all around and she really went above and beyond.