This was a great place to stay with kids. We were central to a lot of fun, adventurous spots, and there is great food in the area.

cottage is in a great location and the perfect spot for our weekend getaway. no A/C but it wasn't really needed. fans were supplied so they helped keep air circulating. we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back.

Loved our stay at this house. Wish it was longer. Very clean and comfortable. Loved the location. We appreciate the amount of beds there are for a smaller home. The view is beautiful and it’s right off of a great walking path. We enjoyed walking our dog to go grab coffee and breakfast. Would definitely stay here again. The only negative is there was no bathroom door in the master bedroom. But it isn’t a dealbreaker.

This quaint Surf Cottage was all that we hoped it to be. Yes it did not have A/C BUT the breeze was great and kept things very comfortable. The decks and views from the living room were outstanding. Noise was very minimal and did not bother anyone. The ability to walk to the beach, stores or just exercise was very welcomed. We will be returning one day. Highly recommend Cottage

Great property and perfect location! We were able to bring our dog and the house is directly across from a walking path! Lovely neighbors and both Cardiff and Encinitas are walking distance or a short drive. Only 5 min drive to the beach!! The deck is also perfect for family dinners which we did every night, and great views!!! Would definitely stay here again!

This little beach cottage was absolutely perfect for our family with 2 young girls. Conveniently located to the beach, trails, shops & restaurants and you can’t beat the view! We would absolutely stay here again!

We loved our stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea! The house was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The view of the Pacific Ocean could not have been any better. Watching the sunset each night from one of the decks, the living room couch, or the kitchen table was AMAZING! Walking in either direction next to the water was pretty great too! Owners were very sweet and helpful! Recommend highly.

So many great things to rave about from our stay at this adorable beach cottage!!! Lynn has created a beautiful retro cottage - amazing art (that she herself did!) throughout the place and cute decorations! There has been such attention to every detail! The top two aspects are the unbeatable location and views and light within the cottage itself & multiple porches/outdoor sitting areas! We could just step outside and take a walk along the ocean, or walk to Swamis and watch the surfers, or get down onto beach itself and enjoy the water. Lots of little shops and restaurants around! But even inside or on the porch you are able to enjoy the ocean, sunshine and the relaxation of southern Cali! Just sit on the sofa and you have an incredible view! Lynn has thought of everything in the cottage - well-equipped kitchen, two large bedrooms, the living room with a very nice sofa and extra chairs and large screen, etc. The main porch has a large round table w umbrella where we could have meals and enjoy the sunset as well as sitting areas. We were so inspired by the beautiful oil paintings and art on the ceramics throughout the cottage - so unique! And it is a quiet location so we could enjoy family time and the amazing location! And the cottage and porch and area is very dog friendly, which was very important to us! Lynn and company were incredible hosts and made everything so easy! It really was a perfect get away and we have already booked our next trip there!

We rented this home because of the view and it did not disappoint. It was nice to enjoy the ocean from the patio to living room and dining area. Great location for taking walks and near shops and dining.

This is one of the best rentals we have ever experienced. The views are spectacular and the house is well appointed. It’s not over the top in any way but it’s nothing less than exactly what you need. Our dogs enjoyed the back yard and the patio and we loved how comfortable the house was in every way. The space is used effectively, and although we didn’t need it all of it you can easily see how 5-7 people would be comfortable here. We can’t recommend this enough.

We had a nice time at this property with our family of 4 and our dog. Lots of great things walkable and beaches are a short drive in either direction.

Probably one of the best rentals ever for me. Will be back. Enjoyed playing games and taking a glass of wine and meals on the deck, making smores, watching sunsets around firepit, many easy walks to the beach on path. Occasionally noticed car traffic outside but otherwise just loved this. Hosts offered us herbs from garden and brought lovely roses for table.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Cardiff! The house is comfortable and a great spot for a beach getaway. We're active, so my husband walked to surf, the two of us went for road bike rides from the house, my son and I played pickle ball at the nearby Bobby Riggs Racquet and Paddle and I did yoga and we did family workouts on the deck! The ocean-view and people watching from the deck is top notch.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Cardiff! The house is comfortable and a great spot for a beach getaway. We're active, so my husband walked to surf, the two of us went for road bike rides from the house, my son and I played pickle ball at the nearby Bobby Riggs Racquet and Paddle and I did yoga and we did family workouts on the deck! The ocean-view and people watching from the deck is top notch.

Amazing view, great access to downtown Encinitas and seaside Market. Morning walks to swamis to watch the surfers, BBQd some Cardiff Crack Tri Tip one night. Great decks, fire pit. Well stocked and confortable cottage.

We loved our stay! This property was perfect for our family (we have two teenagers). The beds were comfortable and the view was absolutely amazing! The location was perfect for surfing, shopping and restaurants. We also enjoyed the walkway across the street. We would definitely book here again!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beach cottage! It was very clean upon arrival and the pictures and description matched up to the reality. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and appreciated the little kid dishes. We had ordered a pack n play (which unfortunately was an upcharge) and it wasn't there when we arrived. But when we called, they were responsive and someone came within an hour to drop one off. The beds were comfortable and we loved the paintings and decor. The master bath could use an update (and a door) but it was fine for our purposes. There were plenty of beach towels and we used the beach chairs/umbrella we found in the storage bin behind the house. We were hoping there would be just a couple of beach toys but we ended up buying our own (and leaving them since we didn't have room to take them back). The location was amazing. Yes, it's on a very busy road (you had to really pay attention while crossing from your car). But it's walkable to restaurants and shops in both Cardiff and Encinitas, as well as several beaches (though we drove when we took our longer beach trips with more stuff). The view is what sold us and what will most likely bring us back. We loved taking in the view with our morning coffee and even though there are busy roads, our kids had fun seeing the trains, cars, dog walkers, etc. Definitely could get loud but less than what we expected based on previous reviews. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and hope to be back!