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Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland!

Vacation home in Encinitas with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Encinitas

This vacation home is located within a mile (2 km) of San Diego Botanic Garden and Encinitas Community Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Elijo State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jorge's Mexicatessen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Plant Power Fast Food - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland!

★5 mins to Moonlight Beach
★ 7 mins to Swami's Beach
★ Huge Outdoor Patio
★ Second Balcony
★Backyard
★ Sleeping accommodations for 4-6
★ Kitchen fully equipped
★ High speed internet
★ Free parking
★Washer & dryer (in garage)
★We do not have A/C, fans provided


Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: King Bed
*Queen Air Mattress Provided*
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Encinitas within a short 17-minute walk of San Diego Botanic Garden. You'll also find Moonlight State Beach and Self Realization Fellowship within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland! good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 9.9 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 20.1 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland!?

Yes, every accommodation at Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland! comes with a balcony.

Surf Shack Encinitas - 5 Min to Beach, 12 Min to Legoland! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication, great location, amazing private roof deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in process was easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property could use wash cloths, more than 2 rolls of toilet paper, some tissues, working bathroom lighting, and clean bed covers, furniture and curtains. The microwave should NEVER be placed above someone’s head! Anyone under 5’5” would have a hard time reaching it. The risk of burn is way too high!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and location. Could have used a couple more towels but otherwise perfect! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addisyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!!

The property was amazing, and so nice, it does not have AC though but they did provide two fans. The area was super nice, wasn’t loud at night and it was very clean! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend vacation

Great place in Encinitas. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and comfortable. Loved that there was a coffee bar for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Stayed here for a week. Good location, the host was communicative and the space was very cute.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla Y., Southlake, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute & Good Location

Street number hard to find, but once identified, it is easy to access. Recently updated. No AC but okay when we stayed due to the marine layer & costal climate. I would not recommend for intermediate stay- no washer & dryer. Good for a few days. Beds very comfortable. Good communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend stay

Easy check in/check out. Convenient area. The downstairs tenant complained about us within the first 10 minutes of our arrival, she did not like my young kiddos running around while we were unloading the car. The host was out of the country during our visit but her husband John was easy to communicate with via text. One of the beds broke our first night (when we sat on it) and he brought a new bed frame the next day. The unit was not very clean, the floor turned our feet black almost instantly. There was mold in the bathroom, hair/dust on most baseboards/windows, and stained furniture and carpets throughout. The newly remodeled kitchen was nice. We would not stay here again but it did meet our needs for a quick weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Turkey Day Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Surf Shack over Thanksgiving while joining family camping at San Elijo State Beach. My husband, two teen daughters, and I spent a couple of nights here, and it was the perfect retreat. The place was impeccably clean and well-equipped with everything we needed. The beds were incredibly comfortable and spacious, providing plenty of room for my daughters to share a bed comfortably. The host was also very responsive and pleasant, making communication easy and stress-free. I highly recommend the Surf Shack to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-maintained getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

frederic p.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little apartment with all the necessities and charm for a getaway!

This 2 bed, 1 bath apartment was perfectly packed with a beautiful design and all the necessities of a home. There were 5 of us, 2 of which were younger kiddos. We all fit well in the space and had a blast! The beds and linens were so wonderful and super comfortable. No AC, but fans were provided and we were able to enjoy the cool San Deigo breeze. Moonlight Beach and downtown Encinitas were about a 5 minute drive from the apartment. Lauren, the host, was so responsive and helpful! Highly recommend this apartment and we would stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a really nice stay. Great location - beautiful remodel! Beds were comfy plenty of kitchen supplies!! Fyi No AC - but okay at night if you leave windows open for coastal fresh air!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023