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Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!

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A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, a TV, and decorative wall art.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden dining table, and pendant lights.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, a wooden cabinet, a TV stand, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying a streaming service interface.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near The Executive Course at Lakehouse

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Marcos, CA
  • Place, The Links at Lakehouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Executive Course at Lakehouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Regal Edwards San Marcos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

San Marcos

Lake San Marcos, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Frontwave Arena or San Diego Polo Fields. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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San Marcos, CA

What's nearby

  • The Links at Lakehouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Executive Course at Lakehouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Regal Edwards San Marcos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 48 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 20 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amalfi Cucina Italiana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Senor Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf! located?

Located in Lake San Marcos, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Links at Lakehouse and The Executive Course at Lakehouse. Palomar College and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this house. It was very clean and the location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thanks for the review, Lauren!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home and a great fun location in Lake San Marcos. Quick car ride to the beach, San Diego and especially the zoos and parks. Don’t miss a happy hour drink at Amalfi right down the street. High recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a family group of 5 (3 generations) and found the home met our needs. We appreciated the cleanliness overall, updated kitchen, and private backyard area. We cooked all our meals and occasionally had to be creative about how to use the selection of pans provided, but made it work. Stores are nearby so when we needed a spice or condiment it was easy to find. Bathrooms are a little dated but functional and clean. Overall, it was a great location for our weekend at CSU San Marcos. The host was quick to respond and access was easy. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is well represented by the photos in the listing. The beds were very comfortable, the AC was cold, and it was easy to feel right at home. The neighborhood was lovely and felt very safe. We ended up enjoying Mission Beach the most which was a bit far with traffic but going to Tamarack Beach to watch the surfers at sunset was an easy trip. Highly recommend that! This was a great choice for enjoying sunny Southern California in late July.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

Everything was great! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

Will stay here every time I come to visit my kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2023
Would love to have you back anytime! Thanks for booking with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great San Marcos house

If you’re a family staying in San Marcos, this is a great option. Very safe and toddler friendly house and yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Thanks Corinne, glad you enjoyed your stay! Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North County Stay

This property was just perfect for our stay in North County San Diego. Besides being convenient to everything we needed, its interior was nicely remodeled, had a great backyard for pets, and it was in a pretty lakeside area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thanks for the nice note, David! Would be great to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean house. Looks like new.

Great place if you need space to spread out for sleeping!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2023
Glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable house in San Marcos

There were 6 adults on trip. The house was very comfortable and accommodating. It had everything we needed. Checking in and out was a breeze. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2023
Thanks Luan! Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and comfortable home

Our family enjoyed staying here for Easter vacation. The house has been kept up well and clean. It’s in a great location for grocery shopping, the lake and access to the freeway for other locations. Tory was great in communicating with us and check in/out was simple. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Happy you had a nice time, would love to have you and your family back whenever you are in SD!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Stay

This property has everything you need for a comfortable family stay at Lake San Marcos. Plenty of room and well-stocked. The home is delightfully decorated and everything looks/feels new. Lake San Marcos is an easy walk from doorstep to lakeside. We loved Amalfi restaurant for dinner and Brunch Point for Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

We loved this sweet place! It was perfect for my family - a back yard with a lemon tree, walking distance to the lake, a quiet street and the house is great! Highly recommend. :)
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great VRBO Experience

First time Vrbo rental for me. Went great. The property was a great fit for us and had all we needed and in good shape. Tory, our host, our was easy to work with and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay near Lake San Marcos

We wanted to to be near our grandchildren so the locality was great for them but also for golf, our favourite beach, Moonlight and a good range of other facilities.The renting process was seamless and the property had everything we needed and was spotless.Thenk you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2023
So glad you enjoyed your visit, thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North County Getaway

My wife and I needed a home for our two year old and us for a few days to visit some friends in North County! The location of this home was perfect. From check I. To check out it felt like home away from home. Our host was amazing, and went out of her way to send my sons teddy bear that was left behind to us! Great home with a great location! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2023
Thanks for the kind words. Take care and I hope the teddy bear gets home quickly!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location, a short drive from so much!

We stayed here because we needed close proximity to CSU San Marcos. We loved the neighborhood which was nice for walks . We were just a quick 10 -15 minutes from the beach. Grocery and dining options just minutes away. The house was clean, spacious, and well equipped. We would only recommend dark out shades for the bedrooms. Everything else was perfect! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Great neighborhood! Perfect location! Close to almost everything! Quiet! We enjoyed the fire pit and we utilized the kitchen for most meals. Could use a little more bowls for a big salad. We did wish it had a Bar BQ Grill! We loved the home and would most definitely stay here again. Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Happy you had a nice time, Robin. I agree - a BBQ grill would be great. I've since purchased one and updated my listing. Hope you'll return if you are in the area again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis near San Marcos Lake

My goal was to find a quiet place in San Marcos to recover from elective surgery....and that is exactly what I found! A well-appointed home with a newly renovated kitchen. The rooms were comfortable, and when it was warm enough, the back patio offered a private little oasis. We loved how close it was to a local grocery store, a variety of different restaurants, and we discovered a really interesting historic park a few miles away. If you are a super lite sleeper, I'd suggest using a white noise app because the heater is a bit loud when it comes on.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and nice house

The house had everything we needed. The kitchen was very nice with new appliances. The beds were very comfortable with new linens. The backyard was great. The fire pit was perfect and we were able to have a few fires with S'mores in between rain storms. During the rain storms the covered back patio was a lifesaver. We were able to tay dry and watch the rains come in. The owner communicated very well and check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent again if we are back in San Diego again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind words, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. You and your family were great guests and I'd be happy to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous home near Lake San Marcos

We loved staying at this house. Everything was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is beautiful and very well appointed, with new high quality appliances, and everything you need to prepare large meals. There are too many nice touches to list them all - from the comfortable furniture, tasteful decorations and abundant supplies. We loved the layout, including the very clean back patio, which felt like an extension of the living area. While we didn’t use them, there is a nice gas grill and wood fire pit area in the beautiful backyard. The owner even provided some firewood. The beds were all very comfortable, and the large primary bedroom suite was wonderful. The owner was also extremely responsive and accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thanks for the nice review, Donna, hope to have you back in the future if you return to San Diego!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Stay at Tory and Mark’s San Marcos Home

My husband and I stayed at this home for 2 1/2 months this past summer. The home was very comfortable and inviting, and the neighborhood was quiet and safe. The home was recently remodeled and is tastefully done. The beds are comfortable and the soft sheets and duvets are a plus. The living room overlooks a lovely private backyard and you can see some of the San Marcos hills from there too. We especially enjoyed our daily walks around the neighborhood with access to San Marcos Lake or The Grill at Lakehouse for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The home is conveniently located with easy access to the 78 and all points south to the beaches. It was a 15 minute drive to our favorite golf course or the beaches, and many restaurants and stores are a short drive away. There is even an Albertson’s right around the corner from the property. We would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in San Marcos, and plan on returning next summer.
Stayed 75 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our stay with 3 little kids. Lake San Marcos neighborhood is a very cute, quaint neighborhood with fun things to do. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the house when we walked in. The beds were very comfortable and all necessities were provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location are great. It is just a few blocks from Lake San Marcos. Very safe area. The house is very clean, comfortable and even has garage access for a car. The wifi is top notch. The home has a nice kitchen with all the usual amenities. There are two full bathrooms and a nice sized family area. The hosts are responsive. We had an issue with the ac and they did their best to help us out. The ac was being fixed as we left so that issue is solved going forward . This was a family vacation and everyone enjoyed the home. If you have never stayed in North County it is a nice area loaded with amenities and is about 30 to 40 minutes from downtown San Diego depending on traffic. We would love to stay in this hime again and we appreciated the support we got from the hosts. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and the host replied quickly with our questions! Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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