My family and I have been vacationing in Carlsbad for several years. Clarissa and Dave's beach house was the best we've ever had! There are multiple reasons why: 1. Five minute walk to a great stretch of beach, handy Tommy Bahama beach chairs, along with umbrellas, and loads of beach toys and towels. 2. Wonderful front porch with plenty of comfortable seating and back porch with patio table and chairs and ping pong table. 3. Classy, colorful and fun beach decor inside with TV's in two different gathering areas, each with its own couches, end tables, etc. TV's in the bedrooms, comfortable beds, including a perfect set-up in one bedroom for parents and two kids. Two tables for dining or the multiple board games provided. We wanted for nothing, and my family kept repeating that they loved the house. Kudos to Clarissa and Dave for creating such a family friendly, memory-making home.

The photos don't do this property justice. We have stayed at quite a few rentals over the years in the San Diego area, but this was by far the nicest. The house is very well equipped with just about anything you might need for preparing meals or just socializing. When we arrived, the master shower just didn't have any pressure, I called Clarissa and within 1 hour a plumber had arrived and fixed the problem, superior response on her part. The location is perfect, close to everything. And after years of fighting with crowds in MB for parking and trying to get some quite time, this place was perfect. Our little dog loved sitting out on the front porch greeting everyone who walked by, and there were grassy areas very close so he could relieve himself when needed. We would highly recommend this rental to just about anyone, we certainly look forward to returning. Thank You Clarissa.

The photos don't do this property justice. We have stayed at quite a few rentals over the years in the San Diego area, but this was by far the nicest. The house is very well equipped with just about anything you might need for preparing meals or just socializing. When we arrived, the master shower just didn't have any pressure, I called Clarissa and within 1 hour a plumber had arrived and fixed the problem, superior response on her part. The location is perfect, close to everything. And after years of fighting with crowds in MB for parking and trying to get some quite time, this place was perfect. Our little dog loved sitting out on the front porch greeting everyone who walked by, and there were grassy areas very close so he could relieve himself when needed. We would highly recommend this rental to just about anyone, we certainly look forward to returning. Thank You Clarissa.

Our family (a party of 5 adults) was here for a wedding and visiting friends in Carlsbad. I found this place on VRBO and loved the looks and the reviews. It did not disappoint! First off, A+ in communication! Clarissa was so helpful and so prompt in communicating. Everything was clearly explained and the notes left at the house were very complete. We loved the decor and the layout... so SoCal! Great colors, comfy sitting areas, lots of room for eating, several TVs, a sound system...Wow! The beds are super comfortable and the bedrooms are well equipped with nice comforters and blankets. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms, too, as well as a nice choice of bath products. The kitchen has everything you need... ample paper and soap products, good quality pots and pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, etc. There were lots of condiments in the refrigerator as well as spices/seasonings, baking products (sugar, flour, etc) in the cabinets. So well equipped!! There is a small casita in the back with a game system, bed and bathroom...it was perfect for our single child. We loved the outside area with the table and chairs on the decks, Cornhole!!, beach chairs, coolers, etc. You can see the sunset over the ocean from the front deck. And location! Walk up one house to the corner and the beach strand is right across the road. We could hear the waves crashing, see the sunset, and take a walk along the ocean.. all in such close proximity. Next time we are out this way, we will definitely try to stay here again!!

The week went by so fast , this house was AWESOME !!!! Would love to stay there again.

Enjoyed the house, amenities and Carlsbad

By far the best beach house we have stayed at in Carlsbad (we've rented 5 separate places) We stayed with a total of 7 adults and infant and a dog. Inside: plenty of room in every bedroom with the addition of tower fans, AC, and extra bedding. This place is stocked to the brim with towels, board games, cooking supplies and utensils. It comes with both Keurig and drop coffee. Plenty of setting room both inside and outside. Outside: The property is well fenced and I had no worries of my 60lb boxer sneaking out. The neighborhood is quiet, clean and we'll located. The front porch has enough room for 8 to sit and have coffee in the morning while the back has a large patio table. The small Casita room in the back comes in handy for the extra single guest and gives them there own space. All of the beach gear is in good shape and plenty of it to support the amount of guests. We will definitely be making this our go to rental next year! Thank you to Clarissa for the very timely responses and the ease of check-in and check out. Cons: The only issue we had while staying here was wifi coverage in the master bedroom made the tv difficult to use. Suggestion: A few bikes would be a great addition to this already amazing house.

This place was well stocked (more than any other place we have stayed at). We loved the location. It was peaceful. We look forward to coming back and staying here again

This home is literally steps to the beach. Perfect vacation location. We would definitely stay here again.

We loved our stay! The house is adorable and so well equipped and comfortable. The owners thought of everything. We loved the location - steps to the beach and easy walk to Carlsbad Village Square. We could even watch the sunset from the front porch. Plenty of parking and a fully fenced yard for our dog who loved the visit as much as we did! The neighborhood is quite, clean, and safe. We had a lovely week!

We loved our stay at this house. Really appreciated the beach chairs, boogie boards and tons of beach towels. The location is great, 2 minute walk to the beach and 10 minute walk to the village. Plenty of space and great front and back patio.

We had a wonderful week at this property with friends. The location is fantastic with beach access a block away and a 10 minute walk to the Carlsbad Village. We loved the outdoor space in the back for hanging out in the evenings. The kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of extra linens and beach towels. The outdoor single bedroom is not air conditioned and has limited ventilation but with the cool nights it was fine. Bonus was the nice beach chairs, boogie boards , and surf board. The grill was also in good shape which was nice if we stayed in for dinner. Plenty of room for all and we would stay here again.

We traveled to this lovely beach cottage in Carlsbad to celebrate family birthdays. We had 3 generations together from our 6-month-old granddaughter to our teenagers, their parents and then the 70-year-old grandparents who still enjoy swimming in the ocean. The location of this home was perfect- right across the street from the gorgeous beach and walking distance to the village. We loved this home. The well-stocked kitchen had everything we needed to cook dinner and breakfast everyday. The weather was wonderful so we sat outside for dinner every night. The home has outside and inside dining areas. The bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds and lots of sleeping options. The bathrooms are lovely with a beautiful large shower in the master bath. In addition to the three bedrooms inside the home, there is a separate detached bedroom/game room with a bathroom which was perfect for our teenagers. The host provided everything needed and then some: bikes, boogie boards, a surf board, a gaming system, enough beach towels for our whole family, etc. The home was very clean and ready for us when we arrived. The parking was ample for our three vehicles. Our host was very responsive and checked in with us to make sure that we had everything we needed, in fact she mailed our son’s tennis shoes home to us when he left them behind. The best compliment I can give is that our whole family voted to try to rent this home for our next family vacation. Thanks to our wonderful host for everything!