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Cardiff "Manchester Front" ~ short walk everywhere with beach gear!

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Welcome to the Front Bungalow our take on a modern beach Bungalow.
Plenty of parking right in front of the bungalow.
The whole bungalow is light and airy.
The main living area, patio and kitchen are open for entertainment.
The main living area includes a WFH desk setup.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Encinitas, California
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cardiff "Manchester Front" ~ short walk everywhere with beach gear!

Listing description

This renovated and beautifully decorated bungalow sits right near the heart of town in the Cardiff walking district. Extensive cleaning and linen service after every single stay. A quick 2 minute walk to town and only a few more minutes to the beach, includes use of: boogie and surf boards, beach chairs and towels, sand toys, and beach umbrellas. Want to know more about the Cardiff/Encinitas/Leucadia area and all our different homes and bungalows check us out @encinitasbungalows.

Your property

We love to travel, appreciate great quality, and have taken great care to fully outfit our vacation home with all the things we love. And we hope you do, too!

Beautifully renovated kitchen fully stocked with everything you’ll need to prepare gourmet meals, and designer furnishings throughout. 4K HD TVs in the living room and master bedroom, AT&T fiber high-speed 1GB upload and download speed internet and full YouTube TV (including Sports Plus, Entertainment and 4K Packages), Apple TVs with over 1,000 movies, Lenovo Bluetooth bedside clocks with speakers and USB charge ports, a master charging station for all components, and even a portable iHome Bluetooth speaker for you to enjoy outside or at the beach.

The bungalow includes: a fully enclosed private yard complete with a sitting/sunning patio area, an outdoor dining area along with a covered and enclosed laundry room with a stacked LG washer/dryer. A BBQ grill just off the kitchen is also included for usage during your stay. Additionally, a shared outdoor hot water shower for both people and pets is located between the front and back bungalows. A dedicated pet relief area is located just behind the laundry room.

The shared Sports Shed includes: yeti style drink coolers, boogie boards, surfboards, beach chairs, beach towels, sand toys, sand wagons and beach umbrellas are all for you to use during your stay. Split type air conditioning/heating system is provided to keep you cool on those hot summer days. All laundry, bathroom, and kitchen amenities are included. Electric car charging available onsite for an additional hourly fee.

This bungalow is located on a quiet street, a short stroll from the heart of Cardiff’s many restaurants, cafes, boutiques, yoga studios, salons, library, post office, wine bars, and local favorite – the “Seaside Market” grocery store, plus great surfing and beautiful beaches!

You can also catch the nearby Coaster to explore downtown San Diego for the day. A short drive away you can hike the bluffs overlooking the ocean at nearby Torrey Pines Reserve, catch the thrill of the world-renowned Del Mar Racetracks, snorkel in gorgeous La Jolla Cove, or take in a Padre game after a long day on the beach.

Some pets allowed, please inquire.

Owner and hosted by Airbnb_Superhost and Vrbo_Premier Partner, Keith Clarke and customer experience team leader Stacey Peterson, every little detail has been taken care of!

Jump on over to our other properties, to read our reviews — you'll see we're all about outfitting our properties to be a vacationer's dream. Want to know more about the Cardiff/Encinitas/Leucadia area and all our different homes and bungalows check us out @encinitasbungalows.

Guest access

Sleeps up to five on approval. One king-size bed, two twin beds, and a sofa which we can provide bedding upon check in for an additional $20/night fee. Guests have the entire bungalow to themselves along with a private fenced in yard. Yale keyless door entry coded uniquely to each guest.

Interaction with guests

We like to have our customer service leader Stacey Peterson meet all guests upon check-in and give a tour of the property. Managing partner Keith Clarke lives a short drive away and is always available via phone or text. If you find that the home seems to be missing something that you’ll need during your stay, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re happy to accommodate requests. This home is our happy place and we’re sure it’ll soon be yours, too!

Other details to note

* Enjoy a 10% discount on your stay if it spans 7 nights or more.
* Enjoy a 17% discount on your stay of 30 nights or more.
* The Encinitas occupancy tax, which is 10%, is waived for stays of 31 nights or longer.
* There’s a $100 pet fee for the additional cleaning that’s required for all stays that include any kind of dog. Please refer to the policy for more details.
* There’s an additional $20/night fee for the 5th guest, covering the wear and tear on the bungalow and sofa bedding that will be provided upon check-in.
* Stays longer than 21 nights necessitate a thorough cleaning approximately every two weeks. We will charge for the extra cleaning(s) and, if applicable, pet fees after the reservation is confirmed.

PET POLICY

We love dogs, and our policy is really pretty simple. If you are bringing a dog(s) we need them to be crated if left alone. If you don’t have a crate, we have ones you can use. We understand if your furry family members can’t stay off the sofa or bed; we do have special sofa blankets and/or beach towels to protect the furniture. We try our best to accommodate all our guests and can’t have dogs directly on the furniture as it’s unhygienic for others who might be more sensitive. We also incur extra cleaning fees to prepare for our next guests. Cleanliness and sanitation are very important standards to our overall business. For this, we do require an additional pet cleaning fee. Finally, we expect our guests to pick up any dog waste daily in the yards and rinse down the area where the waste was picked up.

CITY PERMIT DETAILS

City of Encinitas Permit RNTL-007059-2016. We expect our guests to keep noise down to a minimum as this house is located in a residential neighborhood and quiet times are from 10pm to 7am. We have a maximum overnight occupancy of 5 guests. Maximum of one parking space is available in the private driveway/garage around back accessed by the alley. Trash is picked up on Friday mornings and all trash and recycle goods should be placed in the containers by Thursday night as pickup is usually very early.

CLEANING POLICY

Hey there! Here’s a quick rundown of how we make sure your bungalow is spotless and ready for you.

We’re a bit of a neat freak crew, and we take pride in giving you the best possible experience. Here’s what we do to prepare the bungalow for your arrival:

First things first, we let in the fresh coastal breeze! We leave windows and doors open for a few hours so the air can flow in while we get to work cleaning. In addition to our regular routine, we disinfect all high-traffic surfaces too.

Every single bed linen piece (even mattress pads, pillow protectors, duvet covers, and blankets!) is always laundered between uses. And don’t worry, all bath linens (shower curtains and bathmats too!) are laundered between visits to keep things extra fresh.

We know what you’re thinking: our cleaning fee might seem a bit steep. We totally get it, and we’re here to break it down for you.

Our crews—from the family that cleans the living space to our partners who tackle laundry—are all paid fairly. We believe that hard work deserves an honest living!

To get into the nitty-gritty, we usually spend around 15 hours readying the space and laundering the linens (all 10 loads of them, as detailed above).

Here’s the thing: what you see and pay for is what you get. We want you to feel right at home each and every time you visit the bungalows, and a spotless space is essential to that experience.

Your cleaning fee helps us pay our professional crews and keeps our high sanitation standards up. So, thank you for helping us make the bungalows your favorite clean and cozy getaway spot!

Oh, and just a heads up, our cancellation policy for longer-term stays is different than what’s published on the booking site. If your reservation is longer than 15 nights, please note our modified policy below.

REFUND POLICY

Stays Less Than 15 Nights:

- Cancellations with More Than 30 Days’ Notice: Full refund.
- Cancellations Between 30 Days and 14 Days Before Check-In: Partial refund (50%).
- Cancellations Less Than 14 Days Before Check-In: No refund.

Stays Between 15 and 32 Nights:

- Cancellations with More Than 60 Days’ Notice: Full refund.
- Cancellations Between 60 Days and 30 Days Before Check-In: Partial refund (50%).
- Cancellations Less Than 30 Days Before Check-In: No refund.

Stays Over 32 Nights:

- Cancellations with More Than 120 Days’ Notice: Full refund.
- Cancellations Between 120 Days and 90 Days Before Check-In: Partial refund (75%).
- Cancellations Between 90 Days and 60 Days Before Check-In: Partial refund (50%).
- Cancellations Between 60 Days and 30 Days Before Check-In: Partial refund (25%).
- Cancellations Less Than 30 Days Before Check-In: No refund.

Events Outside Our Control:

If you need to cancel within the “no refund” window, we will refund all cleaning fees and occupancy tax if collected. Additionally, we will attempt to re-rent the property and refund you at your nightly discounted rate for all the nights we are able to rent.

Property manager

Keith Clarke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please inquire if you have more than 2 pets
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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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RNTL-007059-2016

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Encinitas, California

What's nearby

  • Cardiff State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff "Manchester Front" ~ short walk everywhere with beach gear! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cardiff "Manchester Front" ~ short walk everywhere with beach gear!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardiff "Manchester Front" ~ short walk everywhere with beach gear!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardiff "Manchester Front" ~ short walk everywhere with beach gear! located?

This family-friendly Cardiff-by-the-Sea holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eli Howard Surf School, Cardiff State Beach and San Elijo State Beach. Swamis Beach and Encinitas Community Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 109 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Thanksgiving

We loved the location and the bungalow. It was very well appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great stay!

Thoughtfully stocked. Nice fenced back yard and EV charger was very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Excellent Place

In every respect
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amina F.

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

Wonderful stay by the sea 🌊

Super pet-friendly, kind and wonderful interactions, clean, considerate, private oasis by the sea. Loved sitting by the heater to warm my toes 🌻 There is also a gate for safe outdoor animal roaming on the premises.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., East Grand Rapids, MI

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

We love the bungalow in Cardiff

Keith and Stacy think of everything! Our stay in Cardiff was great! We will definitely consider staying at the Cardiff bungalows in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

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

Fantastic and thoughtful property

Keith and Stacey (x2) were great hosts. The property literally had everything we needed and their communication/timing were impeccable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful time at the Cardiff Bungalow. The home was clean, had everything we needed, and worked perfectly for our family of four (plus our dog). The outdoor space was beautiful and fully fenced, which was great for our kiddos and dog. We would definitely rebook this property to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Cardiff Bungalow for the win!

A perfectly well equipped beach bungalow. Walking distance to everything in Cardiff and quick access to the biking/walking path into Encinitas. Couldn’t of asked for anything else, A+.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Gem of a Place

This beautiful bungalow, surrounded by lush tropical foliage, is wonderfully designed and thoughtfully put together. The hosts have created a great guest experience that’s very professional and made us feel like special guests. The area is gorgeous. Just walk outside and you’re in one of the prettiest neighborhoods anywhere. In minutes you arrive at a nice boardwalk with great views, and then, the beach. We felt very fortunate to have stayed here and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Amazing location and great setup

Loved our time in Keith’s bungalow. The unit is super well setup for a true home away from home, plus great outdoor space and all the kit for a great bicycle ride / trip to the beach / surf and anything else you could think of!! Check in and check out were seamless - Keith and team were super response for any questions before, during and after our stay. Thank you….we’ll be back!
Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Boulder, CO

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

Pleasant and relaxing base for our Spring Break trip!

We have stayed at many vacation properties in the Encinitas area and this was one of the very best! Nice quiet location within walking distance to the beach and several great places to eat, and central to many great attractions. We appreciated the cleanliness and comfortable beds and bedding WITHOUT the use of those decorative pillows that probably never get washed, thrown on the floor, used by other guests, then propped against your pillowcase. Anyway the unit is so thoughtfully stocked with items you might need for sunny days at the beach or rainy days out or in. At night we slept better here than any of the previous places we stayed in the area and during the day we enjoyed the outdoor seating areas as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke S., Denver, Colorado, USA

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

Absolute gem

We wanted a place for our young family to enjoy spring break in the San Diego area. Having two bedrooms and laundry was important as we have two young kids who have incredible skills at getting stains on their clothes. I'm so glad I stayed outside of the city in a house, rather than in a hotel. The fenced yard was amazing, the gates all latch and so they were able to hang out in the front yard and play while we could keep an eye on them. Everything was set up to be child friendly, and it was so wonderful to be able to walk to restaurants and the beach. There is also a playground nearby at the local school, with a view of the ocean as a bonus. Keith and Stacey were extremely easy to communicate with, and the guidebook covered every question we had. Hope to return and book both units so we can share a vacation with the grandparents or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely spot! Limited kitchen

We loved our stay at this bungalow. It’s small but would work for a couple with two young children but not for two couples. Minimally furnished with a clean mid-century modern feel. (Would have been nice to have some simple rugs in living room. Outdoor space is fabulous because even in winter one enjoys a spacious tropical feel and lots of light. The kitchen is not a good one if you like to cook. Tons of coffee makers but when it came time to prep a real meal, it was difficult. Poor lighting, minimal exhaust fan, missing necessities like a roasting pan (we asked and it was suggested we roast our chicken on a cookie sheet), and sparse serving pieces—for example no large bowls for soup or cereal. Owners plan an update and presumably these improvements will be included, as they’re considered basics in most kitchens and don’t warrant the cost associated with remodeling
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Great Cardiff Location

Keith and Stacy are wonderful hosts - very attentive and quick communication. The bungalow is in a fantastic location and the owners have really thought of everything you would need for a lovely stay. 5 stars for the location, amazing amenities, and for the owners' speedy communication. Caveat: The people staying in the back bungalow were incredibly loud. It was a large group of adults with several kids, and the noise was intense from 7:30 am until late at night. The bungalows are actually attached, and you can hear conversations through the bedroom wall. The roof top seating area is above the front unit, yet it is shared by both bungalows. The back bungalow tenants commandeered it pretty much all day, and the noise was deafening inside our space, making it impossible to relax. Since all of the other reviews are so positive, I think it was just luck of the draw that such inconsiderate tenants were staying at the same time we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Perfect getaway

Lovely 2 bedroom house with all the amenities- took advantage of the bikes / beach chairs. Close to great restaurants and shops! Chilly nights so the heat was a bonus !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Amazing location and setup

This place has it all, amazing location only a few mins walk to the beach and local shops. Great entertaining and areas and the hosts have provided a wonderful property with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne c., Denver, CO USA

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

Wonderful home base while we explored the San Diego coast

Wow this place was so dialed in! We had everything we needed. The shed was stocked with beach supplies. The kitchen was well appointed. Beds were comfy. Keith was incredibly hospitable and let us know he was there if we needed anything. We didn’t need a car and could walk, ride bikes or take Ubers to nearby attractions. I highly reccomend the Cardiff bungalows.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great Spot!

Perfect location to walk to everything the coast has to offer! Quaint place that is laid out incredibly well. All the comforts needed, plus beach toys and bikes. Kitchen is well equipped, and the bed is very comfortable. Great spot, will return for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

marcia b.

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

Meets or exceeds all expectations

Very private, very lush. Walked everywhere. Never had a parking problem. Extraordinarily attentive owners. Have already reserved for next summer
Stayed 91 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

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

Great location

Great location and very well organized. Perfect for our small family and fur baby
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica O., MARTINEZ

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

Excellent property, great location, very comfortable

We had a great experience. The property manager is very attentive and has taken great care to ensure attention to detail. We traveled with our dog, it’s great to be able to stay in a 5-star property that is pet friendly. The location is super close to the beach, great shops and restaurants. It’s very quiet and the beds are very comfortable. Highly recommend this spot. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Cardiff Bungalow

Everything was great. The home is comfortable and well stocked. Clean. Easy walk to local eateries, market, and beach. Quick access to other north county communities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

cardiff bungalow

well organized, attention to the smallest details, clean inside and out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

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

Charming bungalow in a Stellar Location

Super comfy and cute - a short walk to beach and around the corner/down the street to the hub - with wonderful Seaside Gourmet Market, Restaurants, Starbucks & more. Nice yard/patio area for dogs and dining. Excellent hosts Stacy & Keith went above and beyond to provide me with everything I needed for a terrific stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie A., Charlotte, NC

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

Best VRBO experience

As a frequent traveler, at the big hotel chains, I sometimes hesitate to stay at VRBO's. With the stay at home orders, I wasn't given a choice, and this is the first time I can say I am glad. This property has all I would expect if I was at a Residence Inn and more. From filtered water, to comfortable beds, this quiet bungalow is a place I would love to stay at again. It is a short walk to the beach, Cardiff Seaside Market and the rail trail. Keith went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed and he even had a booklet full of suggestions of places to go. If you're in need of a place to stay in San Diego, I HIGHLY recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Keith Clarke

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Keith Clarke and Stacey Peterson (in photo). We took extra care in transforming the bungalow into the perfect vacation getaway! We love to travel and have used our experiences to perfectly outfit this bungalow with everything we believe to be essential for a fun, relaxing vacation.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we love the charm of Cardiff-by-the-Sea a small area of Encinitas. It’s a true gem in San Diego and is just a few minutes walk to the market, restaurants, coffee shops, and the beach!

What makes this property unique

All the recreational gear is provided: yoga mats, boogie boards, surf boards, beach chairs, beach towels and umbrellas. No need to pack heavy for this trip, we’ve got you covered!

Languages:

English