10/10 Excellent
Shanna H.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Home in San Marcos
Shanna H.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Remodeled extended stay home
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5131.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
San Marcos, CA
- Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park3 min drive
- California State University San Marcos6 min drive
- LEGOLAND® California10 min drive
- Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Remodeled extended stay home
Single-level home on approximately .5 acre lot with pool, built-in BBQ, fire pit, gazebo and RV/boat parking. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1400+ square foot home. Complete interior renovation completed in 2022. Exterior paint in 2024. Quiet neighborhood approximately 15 minutes from Legoland and Carlsbad beaches. Breweries, golf courses and resorts within minutes from the property. Walking distance to Albertsons, Starbucks and a variety of restaurants. Community access to hiking trails. Located between I-5 and I-15 with convenient access to both coastal and inland San Diego. Minimum 30 day rental. Great location and weather for remote work, temporary job assignments, relocation and family travel in the San Diego area.
We are making our primary residence available to guests during our extended travel. We take great care and pride in our home. Guests will find quality appliances, furnishings and finishes throughout the home. The kitchen is also fully stocked with everything a cook or baker might need. Guests have access to the entire home with the exception of the garage.
There is weekly landscape and pool service. We also provide bi-weekly house cleaning service upon request. This allows our trusted housekeeper to have consistent work while keeping the house fresh for our extended stay guests.
We had a great experience with guests in the summer of 2024 and 2025. We are opening up the calendar again while we spend time with family on the east coast. We hope you have an opportunity to enjoy our home!
We are making our primary residence available to guests during our extended travel. We take great care and pride in our home. Guests will find quality appliances, furnishings and finishes throughout the home. The kitchen is also fully stocked with everything a cook or baker might need. Guests have access to the entire home with the exception of the garage.
There is weekly landscape and pool service. We also provide bi-weekly house cleaning service upon request. This allows our trusted housekeeper to have consistent work while keeping the house fresh for our extended stay guests.
We had a great experience with guests in the summer of 2024 and 2025. We are opening up the calendar again while we spend time with family on the east coast. We hope you have an opportunity to enjoy our home!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check that all windows and doors are secured. Confirm exterior front porch light switch is on. Do NOT lock security screen door.
Confirm all running water has stopped (i.e. toilets, faucets, laundry, dishwasher) prior to departure. Turn off all appliances.
Turn down any beds that have been used so that the cleaning service can change linens. No need to strip beds or start laundry.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
San Marcos
Located in San Marcos, this holiday home is near theme parks. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Moonlight State Beach. San Diego Zoo Safari Park and The Wave Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
San Marcos, CA
What's nearby
- Lake San Marcos Executive Course - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- California State University San Marcos - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
- Aviara Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
- LEGOLAND® California - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- St. Mark Executive Course & Tap In Tavern - 12 min walk
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Starbucks
- Jack in the Box
- Amalfi Cucina Italiana - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Jean Kincaid
We are new hosts on VRBO but have a long history of property management. I have been an executive at a community management company for more than twenty years, and my husband is an electrical engineer. We lived in the San Diego area for more than 25 years. We love our home and the location. As new empty nesters, we have begun traveling extensively ourselves, spending more time with aging family members in other parts of the country. We are excited to open our home to others who will hopefully love the area as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
Our home is our oasis. We love the outdoors, and we spend large portions of the day reading, working and relaxing outside. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. The weather is nearly always perfect: close to the beach but just outside of the coastal zone, so it is almost always sunny on days when the beach is cloudy. There is great golf, food and activity across the street at the Lakehouse Resort. Convenient to all major freeways and close to anything you might want to do in North County San Diego.
What makes this property unique
This property is not only an investment--it is also our home. We have invested significantly in it over the past several years by completely remodeling the interior and purchasing quality appliances. We are invested in its maintenance and upkeep, and we want to ensure our guests enjoy it as much as we do.
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