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Fully Equipped Kitchen with Ceramic Cooktop and Modern Appliances
Modern Kitchen
Master Bedroom with access to Backyard
Master Bedroom with Queen Bed and Flat Screen TV
Master Bath with Dual Vanities

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stagecoach Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Double Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mster

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Perfect Southern California Home

This is the perfect choice for either a vacation rental or for a long-term stay. Located in the City of Encinitas, just 2 miles from Rancho Santa Fe with the estates of celebrities and CEO's, and just 5 miles to the beautiful Pacific Ocean. LEGOLAND is 15 minutes and world-class San Diego is 20 minutes away. Going north, Disneyland is 75 minutes and Los Angeles about 1 1/2 hours. This very comfortable home features 3 bedrooms, with the queen-bed master bedroom enjoying direct sliding glass door access to the private backyard and patio. The second bedroom has a full-size bed, and the third bedroom has two twin beds to accommodate families or groups of all sizes.
The kitchen is fully equipped for you prepare many of your meals when not dining at the many award-winning restaurants in the area. You will enjoy the secluded backyard and patio as you dine in SoCal's near perfect, year-round weather. Many call San Diego's North Coastal County the best climate in the country -- not too hot and not too cold. This house is in a very nice and safe neighborhood surrounded by gentle rolling hills. If you are new to Southern California or a frequent visitor, you will quickly see why so many people would like to call the area home. Come see for yourself...you won't be disappointed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Max of 4 Children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs Only = $300.00/Dog /Per Stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put used bedding and towels in the laundry bins in the garage.
Please put Garage Door opener on the buffet in the dining room.
Please put all trash in the outside trash cans
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lost Key Fee = $15.00 per Key. Fee will be deducted from Security/Damage Deposit
Lost/Damaged Garage Door Opener Fee = $75.00. Fee will be deducted from Security/Damage Deposit
Guest must sign Owners Rental Agreement and copy of valid/current Driver's License of person responsible for payment

Important information

You need to know

Property # 918293vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Encinitas

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Olivenhain, a neighbourhood in Encinitas. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Ranch Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Stagecoach Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Beacon Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cotixan Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cava - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Southern California Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Southern California Home?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Southern California Home on 1 Oct 2026 start from AU$347, 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 Perfect Southern California Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Southern California Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Southern California Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Southern California Home located?

Located in Olivenhain, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stagecoach Park, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and San Diego Botanic Garden. Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park and Encinitas Surfboards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO is a comfortably spacious home, well appointed, along wit a back yard that would work well for any pet. Access is easy, neighbor is friendly and location is close to many retail stores. Rules are clear ad the owner is available by phone when questions arise.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review George. We enjoyed having you as our guests, and are so happy you enjoyed our property. You and you family are welcome back anytime, All the Best, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eszter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well equipped for everything you need for a long stay. The yard is a plus especially with a dog! The host is very responsive. We loved staying here!
Stayed 78 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review It was our pleasure having as our guest . We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Home away from home

A lovely home, great location. Well stocked with anything you might need. A short drive from the beach, shopping and restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Hi Cheryl, Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to host You and Your Family. Thanks again for choosing our property for your stay. All the best John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

John was great!

We rented John's property for a little over a month to help with a long commute and it was perfect for what we needed. Neighborhood was walkable, quiet and friendly. John was super responsive and easy to reach when needed. The backyard was so peaceful with all the birds!
Stayed 38 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thank you Bonnie! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again for choosing our property. It was a pleasure having you and your family as our guests. All the Best John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel K.

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

We enjoyed our stay

We‘ve spent our vacation for the third time in this house and once again enjoyed our stay. The house has everything we needed, check-in is easy, John sent all information via e-mail. I hope we‘ll be back in the future!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Hi Isabel, We enjoyed having you as our guests and welcome you back anytime. Regards John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

COZY HOME QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

House in good area with quiet neighborhood. Neighbors look out for each other. Owner very quick to get a hold of. Even helped with internet issues while I worked from property for a month - fast speed internet essential for my job. Would go back and stay when in town if available.
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

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

Spacious home in a quiet, family neighborhood

This is a lovely, well-maintained home with lots of room to spread out and enjoy the space both inside and outside. For us, it was close to our kids and grandkids which made it ideal, but it allowed us to be able to set up and work "from home" as well. It is close to all the shopping and restaurants and the Botanic Gardens (one of our favorites) and places we where just like to walk and stop for a cup of coffee. We only wish that it was not already booked when we plan to come back for our next visit with our kids!
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you Carole! You are welcome back anytime you are visiting your family! John and Enas
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Senior 80s guests

Didn't realize no air conditioning, beastly hot move-in for two days. 1960s/70s bathrooms. kitchen appliances good but very cramped space. will not return to this location.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Jan, Thank very much for your review. Our property listing is clear that we have no air conditioning. However we do have full size pedestal fans for every room and a ceiling fan for the family room and kitchen. Unfortunately there was unusually warm daytime weather for a couple of days of your stay, but temperatures in Encinitas drop to comfortable levels in the evening. Our property was built in 1986 and all the listing photos of our property accurately depict the property. The Bathrooms and the rest of the house are not 1960/70's. The Kitchen is fully equipped for our long stay guests, again the photos of our kitchen are accurate. Thanks again for your feedback
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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

Extended stay in Encinitas

The owner was great & always communicated quickly. We were limited on options because we have a dog so this wound up being a great place for us as we live about 10 miles away and needed a place while our house was being fixed. My husband, dog and I spent 3.5 months here in 2024. Fully enclosed backyard in a nice suburban neighborhood with quick access to downtown Encinitas. Lots of hills in the neighborhood so be prepared for that if you have a dog and are planning on walking them around. The house is dated but they have tons of kitchen equipment available if you’re planning on cooking while there. Thanks John & Enas for being such great hosts!
Stayed 104 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Theresa you are welcome back anytime! Thank you for taking such good care of our place during your stay. Regards John
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jake & Joanna S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We found a tick crawling right next to our children while they were playing with Legos. We think it's probably what bit our 3 year old and left a small bullseye mark while he was sleeping. He's now on antibiotics.Overall the house was not cleaned well before we arrived, much of the furniture is old and not in great condition. Many of the appliances are partly broken. Overall the house is not well kept. I could look past some of that since we spent most of our time elsewhere, but I cannot look past the tick we found in the house. We don't have dogs, we don't know anyone in San Diego with dogs, we didn't spend any time with dogs, I don't see us being the source of the tick. I terminated our stay early and checked us into a hotel. We've been checking all of our belongings for ticks for days.
I captured the tick and took many photos.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
We are very sorry you did not enjoy your stay in our property. Jake booked a 14 Night stay. On the ninth day of his stay Jake contacted us to say the house was not cleaned to his liking. He also claimed that his Child was bitten buy a Tick in our house. He left the Tick under a shot glass in the kitchen for us to see. The insect under the glass appeared to be a flea, not a tick. We have not had any complaints about cleanliness of insects. During our call Jake stated that He and His Family had just returned from Knotts Berry Farm and also spent time a lot of time outdoors. So it is very difficult to determine the source of any insect bite. We have our house professionally cleaned after every guest, and personally inspect the house for cleanliness before any guest checks in. If Jake had contacted us upon check in per our Rental Agreement, with any issue about cleanliness of the house we would have been glad to send our cleaning crew out to address the issue. The Pictures on the VRBO site accurately depict all the furnishings and appliances in the house. None of the Furniture in the House is damaged or dirty. All of the appliances are in good working order, with exception of the digital clock and timer on the built Microwave. This is a very unfair review of our property. Once again we regret that Jake and His Family did not enjoy their stay in our property.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chantelle H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

BEWARE! BUGS & DIRT! SHADY OWNER!

Upon arriving I let the owner know about his silverfish problem & other bugs. He knew & said he would order more traps & deliver it soon but we were there 35 days & he never brought the bug supplies. I let him know upon leaving that the house is very dirty from before and needs a deep cleaning & my cleaning lady there 3 days a week & had a whole dust pan full of silverfish poop, we were wondering why there was sand in the house & realized it’s a massive amount of silverfish poop. His cabinets smelt like cockroaches (we bought a fixer-upper where we had to rip out the cockroach infested cabinets & it is reminiscent of that smell). Our group all complained of the smells in the house that hit you the moment you walk in, esp the kitchen. The silverfish traps are littered amongst dishes in the cabinets & in with the towels & sheets which is dangerous if little children were to put their hands on them & in their mouth. I had to rinse each pan & dish before using to be safe. The couches were so dirty we put sheets on them & only sat on the sheets because I broke out in a rash when I got there. We steam cleaned the bedroom carpets 3x and still got black water out. Upon leaving he said I dirtied the carpets and took my big deposit & claimed the same on the insurance! Getting paid 2x for his LIE! VRBO no longer allows attached photos but I have them! VRBO has been of NO HELP so far! Still tying to get my $ back! TOTAL FRAUD! BTW Busy street in front for neighborhood - Kids!
Stayed 35 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Wonderful Stay in Encinitas

Very nice home, well equipped with many household needs. Peaceful and pleasant back yard. Very quiet neighborhood. Close proximity to all shopping and retail needs. John was very responsive to any of our needs and questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 70 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Great house in a great location

We stayed at this wonderful house for 3 months for a sunny San Diego winter escape. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood of Spanish style houses in Encinitas. Everything is on one level so the house feels roomy. We loved the sitting room that’s open to the kitchen and spent most of our time there. But there’s also a separate dining room and large living room as well. The kitchen has newer appliances and there was everything we needed. Some things are a little worn but not to the point that anything needs replacing yet and we were very comfortable in the house. Having a garage for our car and bikes was fantastic and the backyard was perfect for us and our dog. The table with umbrella seats 6 and it was lovely to sit outside for breakfast every morning. There are humming birds, rabbits, beautiful flowers and lemon trees. The neighborhood has some good hills to walk for exercise and a shopping area with everything you need is about a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive away. It takes about 30 minutes to ride bikes, and about 17 minutes to drive to the beach but to bike, you have to go to the north in order to avoid some major hills. John responded immediately when contacted, although I think we only needed to contact him once or twice in the entire 3 month period. All in all we loved our stay there and would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

The owners have a real sense of service and support and would hesitate to stay again.

Perfect for a feeling of home, quiet, comfortable, and convenient to stores, beach, parks, golf courses, and trails for biking, walking, and hiking. For those who are not familiar with Encinitas and are concerned about being safe and secure, it would be tough to find a location safer.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. All the Best to you both. Enjoy you new home. John and Enas
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion F.

Quiet and Convenient

Nice house close enough to all that Encinitas has to offer
Stayed 47 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Marion, We are glad you enjoyed your stay in our property. You are welcome to stay with us anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Lovely home to stay in. Well equipped with anything you need

Fantastic
Stayed 50 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

sharon a.

vacation stay encinitas

master bedroom blinds wouldn't open and we had to buy our own toilet paper but everything else was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry you had issues with the blinds in the Master Bedroom, and wish you had let us know during your stay. We were able to open them when we went to the property. We provide two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom and an additional roll in the entry closet. Our listing is clear on what we provide to our guest. We appreciate you choosing our home and are glad you enjoyed you stay. Sincerely, John and Enas
Archival

8/10 Good

Rick S.

Very nice and well maintained

The property was everything expected. There was a small leak in the guest bathroom on the cold faucet however it did not cause any problems as it was very small. The home was clean and tidy with all the amenities as promised. The back yard was perfect for the gathering that we held and it was a true pleasure to be able to watch the butterflys and rabbits in the early morning and late evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay in our home. We noticed the leak from the guest bathroom faucet and replaced it with new fixtures. You and your family are welcome back anytime. Regards, John and Enas
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

LOVED THIS PROPERTY!

We enjoyed our stay at this property so much! The neighborhood is so incredibly quiet and peaceful. The kitchen has an island stove, so while cooking, it's so easy to visit with friends and family. There are three bedrooms (one master suite with it's own bathroom, and two other bedrooms with a bathroom across the hall). There are two living areas, both with tv's, so family won't fight over the tv's. There is a grill, an umbrella for the table out on the patio, cushions for the patio chairs, and the back yard is fenced. It was incredibly simple to check in. We walked the neighborhood daily, and people are super friendly. Within a couple of miles there is a group of stores (Walmart, Stater Bros, Chilis, and several other shops and restaurants), which makes it convenient to go out without being overwhelmed by traffic. We cooked at the house for many meals, and everything you need (pans, dishes etc) is provided. The hummingbirds in the back yard were one of the best sights to watch! Thank you to the owners for being so thoughtful in providing the little things. That back yard table umbrella kept me from getting a sunburn! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2020
Hi Stephanie, Thank you for your kind words regarding our property, and we appreciate you taking such good care of our home during your stay. It was a pleasure having you and your family as our guests, and we welcome you to come back and stay with us anytime.

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