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Ultimate Beach House for Your Next Vacay~50 feet from the Beach!!

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ultimate Beach House for Your Next Vacay~50 feet from the Beach!!

Our house is beachfront in Carlsbad village with beautiful views of the waves from the large balcony on the top floor. Spacious open style living area with new hardwood flooring, modern kitchen, dining room, family room, and 2 large Master bedrooms with newly renovated bathrooms, each with a super comfy king size bed. A third "add-on" bedroom is accessed through the upstairs Master bedroom, but does have its own doors for privacy, windows for natural light, and a trundle bed with two twin mattresses. One of the main bedrooms also has a queen sleeper sofa and a work area (desk and chair) with lots of natural light. 5-burner BBQ in our private backyard. The house is only a few minutes walk (a few blocks) to the adorable Carlsbad Village. We have 5 adult bikes, 1 child size bike, plus boogie boards, surf boards, chairs, umbrella, and toys - everything you need for a fun day at the beach. We have a 2-car garage (doesn’t fit a Suburban, but we have space in the driveway for a large car). Bathrooms are walk-in showers (no tubs) and were remodeled in Jan. 2025. Fully stocked with towels and bath products. Kitchen is clean and fully stocked with all kitchen necessities provided for your cooking ease. Three 55-inch smart flat screen TVs. The private backyard is fully enclosed for extra space to relax, cook on the BBQ, or let kids run around safely. Private front door and garage door entrances ensure social distancing safety. The view of the ocean is priceless! Our house is a great choice for your next vacation and we look forward to hosting you!

Notice of Nearby City Work
The city is performing scheduled maintenance on nearby streets from December–March. Work occurs during normal daytime hours and may cause occasional noise. We want guests to be aware ahead of time.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Carlsbad State Beach. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach and 8 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Minimum age limit to rent the house is 30 years old.
Climbing on the roof is prohibited. Sitting or standing on balcony railings is prohibited.
Have fun :)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Stairs: Movable child barrier available

Events

No events allowed
Intimate parties are great, no ragers.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Intimate parties are great, no ragers.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number BLRE004255-11-2018

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Ultimate Beach House for Your Next Vacay~50 feet from the Beach!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

Beautiful home, great location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was easily one of the best stays we've had. The place was spotless from the moment we walked in, and it had absolutely everything we needed, we didn't have to worry about a thing. The location was perfect too, walking distance to everything Carlsbad has to offer.What really set this apart was the host. Communication was quick, responsive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. You can tell they take pride in the experience they provide, and it shows in every detail.We'll definitely be back. If you're looking for a place in Carlsbad, don't hesitate to check this out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an incredible experience. The views of the beach from the deck are as advertised and incredible. A short walk from many restaurants. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mike the host was the best host we ever had from renting. So nice and helpful. The house is in a perfect location and is everything you need and then some.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this home. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and we slept the best we’ve ever slept at a vacation rental! A little bummed about the construction right in front but that didn’t ruin our trip and we know these things happen and are necessary for upkeep in the area. We saw lots of marine life while enjoying our coffee on the patio. That was definitely my favorite spot. Beautiful space!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hess Beach House is a wonderful place to stay. (Our stay was 1 week.) The view of the Pacific Ocean is spectacular from the deck. Watch surfers from morning to night, and catch a beautiful sunset. The house is only a few steps from a beautiful beach. The house is stocked with everythng needed for the beach - chairs, boogie board, surf board, wagon, etc. There are over 5 bikes to go for a ride on the bike path right in front of the house. The quaint Carlsbad downtown area is a short walk away. The host was extremely responsive to all my messages. Finally, the interior of the house was very accomodating for 4 adults. We really liked this rental; I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a beachfront poperty in Southern California.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hands down, Mike has been the best host we’ve ever had. His communication was quick, friendly, and genuinely thoughtful, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience.The property was exactly as described, and the location, layout, and amenities made it the perfect home base for our trip. We would absolutely stay here again.
View from the balcony at sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jinnet F., Edina, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a perfect stay from every perspective. The home was immaculate, thoughtfully and thoroughly outfitted; the amazing location was across the road from the wonderful, clean, walkable beach, and also a few minutes' walk from the charming downtown. Our host Mike responded to our questions promptly. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andre F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, Super Comfortable. Very close to any & All Events. I WILL DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK TO THIS PLACE AGAIN!! Everyone Love the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O., South Lake Tahoe

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, lovely, large and comfortable condo that was well stocked for our stay (needed scissors & tape and they were there- so nice). Coffee, sugar & creamer stocked. Nice bottle of wine to greet us. Made it easier to get settled and enjoy!Third bedroom is a separated space in the larger bedroom. Comfortable & served its purpose. Beds were comfy & we slept very well. Lovely ocean view from the deck - great at sunset. Easy walk down to the beach. Not the fault of the unit or owners but the traffic is quite loud so hard to enjoy the ocean sounds from the unit. Easily resolved by walking across the street & down the stairs, we didn’t use the bikes or beach gear but there was plenty of it so maybe next time! Garage has 2 sides with a post in the middle. Tesla 3 fit and the driveway space fit my kids trucks side by side (Tacoma and 4-runner) without blocking neighbors or feeling crowded. Absolutely will return. Hosts were kind & responsive - no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good communication from the host, a great location nearby a lot of restaurants and coffee shops, and the the house was beautiful and very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mike and Janice have a wonderful place, directly across the street from the Ocean. The configuration of the rooms allowed us to look at the ocean all day from the living room, kitchen and dining room. The bedrooms were in the back of the house and thus very quiet and cool. The bathrooms are newer than the photos and extremely well done. We also appreciated the access to all of the beach equipment: chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and blankets, and a bunch of other stuff we didn't get to such as bikes, boogie boards, etc. We appreciated having screens on almost all of the windows, which allowed us to get good cross ventilation from the front to the back of the house. WIFI was excellent for work, streaming, and videogaming on a laptop. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe G., Joshua Tree, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Dear Hess Family,We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful Carlsbad home. We truly enjoyed our time there—the boogie boarding, our attempts at surfing, and simply relaxing in such a comfortable and well-kept place made for a memorable trip.We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to stay again. Your hospitality made our visit both easy and enjoyable.Warm regards,Joe and Gina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

misty g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach house, in a wonderful location! This house is directly across the street from the beach, and also walking distance to all of the great restaurants and shops in Carlsbad village. My family of 6 adults stayed here, and we had plenty of space for everyone. We loved using all of the beach gear provided in the garage, and had so much fun riding the bikes into town every day to shop. Mike was a wonderful host and responded right away to any questions we had. We love Carlsbad, and would absolutely love to book this house again if we return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill H., BARTLETT

Liked: Cleanliness

long weekend

Mike was easy to get in touch with and easy to work with. The house was super clean and ready when promised. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HM K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved staying at this property. Right across from the beach and a short walk to all the restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely stay here again if we vacation in Carlsbad again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amity J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach vacation

This was a lovely property with plenty of space for our whole family. Perfect walking distance to the beach as well as some restaurants. We’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas at the beach

Great location. Fun property. Easy communication with owner and check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

2025

Great location with an amazing view. The house was very comfortable and relaxing. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

laura j.

Good Beach Stay Needing a Little Love

This VRBO was in a good location (good sunsets and short walk to downtown Carlsbad) with comfy beds / blankets and good amenities (kitchen supplies). Communication with the property manager was very good as well. Our group was disappointed in the condition of the home which needs some reno (stained carpets, stained couch, outdated bathroom, mirrored living room walls, offset knobs on the stove, dirty baseboards, etc). Might be good for a group of surfers but we wouldn't return to this location since it's outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

We loved our stay here. Wish we could have stayed longer. The house is located in a PERFECT location. We went to Legoland day 1 and Sea World day 2. We walked across the street and took walks on the gorgeous beach too. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what the doctor ordered!

This is my second stay here and it's wonderful for relaxing and destressing. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location , Location

Perfect location and beautiful view !! Lots of space for all and back yard wonders for little ones .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024