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Light and bright beach retreat

Condo with a water park, a short walk to Carlsbad State Beach

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Stunning Victorian-style building with a bay window and balcony, set amidst lush palm trees.
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Enjoy a serene beach experience with access to the ocean.
Enjoy meals in this cozy kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a perfect space for sharing meals together.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Light and bright beach retreat

Condo with a water park, a short walk to Carlsbad State Beach
A water park, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free condo building. Other amenities include barbecues. The condo provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Carlsbad condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the condo include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Timothy

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Exterior

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  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please Strip the beds (not bed spread or comforter,) only sheets and pillowcases) and put on bathroom floor with all used towels.
Put all dishes in dishwasher and start it. Take all trash and recycle out.
Keys back in lockbox. Hope you enjoyed your stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small children ok ;-)

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
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 deadlock
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
Property Registration Number BLRE1242819

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Light Bright Retreat Carlsbad
Light And Bright Beach Retreat Condo
Light And Bright Beach Retreat Carlsbad
Light And Bright Beach Retreat Condo Carlsbad

About the area

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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 8 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GONZO! Ramen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Señor Grubby's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and bright beach retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light and bright beach retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and bright beach retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light and bright beach retreat located?

Located in Carlsbad Village, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information and Carlsbad State Beach. Tamarack Beach and State Street Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Light and bright beach retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful stay, very helpful owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderfully located near the water, restaurants and shopping. Really appreciate having coffee there after a day of travels. Thank you and we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

I very much enjoyed time to myself after a week with family at Thanksgiving. Walking to both the Village or the beach was only steps away and no car needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean and well located right in the heart of the village, close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

The location is superb - a short walk to the beach yet equally close to Carlsbad’s downtown, which is quaint with multiple choices of restaurants. They clearly enjoyed decorating their “apartment” with a seaside mermaid theme. The heat pumps operation was confusing, but got them to work. Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay immensely! Close to everything in the village.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Thoughtful hosts anticipated everything we needed. Super clean and welcoming. Close to village explores and beach walks. Took the nearby coastliner train to old town San Diego for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Another great stay in Carlsbad Village. The condo was a welcome quiet retreat for us as we visited nearby family. Beach walks were the highlights.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our second year in this well appointed unit. Great location!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Very happy with the stay. Close to beach, close to village restaurants. Well stocked with beach chairs, beach towels, etc. Wish it was not so close to the train tracks as the Coaster starts early in the morning, but obviously not something the owner controls.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

The condo is in a great location, owner is very responsive, the kitchen has everything you need and the place is well maintained and clean. An awesome condo, we will be back next year. We stayed 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

We had an excellent experience with the property owner. The property is very clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a quick beach getaway. Walking distance to all shops, restaurants, and the beach. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10

VERY clean, love all the beach decor, very well equipped and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Perfect place to stay! Close to everything in the village. We walked everywhere. We’ll be back! Thank you Timothy.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This is our second stay at this condo and we loved it just as much as the first time. The condo is so cute, has everything you need, has the perfect location within walking distance of the village and great restaurants, and the beach. You couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Wonderful place, but it would be helpful if the information mentioned that the apartment is upstairs. Might be difficult for some people…
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The property was amazing and exactly what was described Everything was exceptional and clean. Will be seeing more of this property in our future visits to see family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The location is great. The condo was clean and well stocked. Timothy was great to work with. Our only cons were the train runs all night. By the 4th day, we kind of got used to it. The other con was the bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Other than that, great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Our second time staying at this location. Highly recommend this second floor unit. Privacy plus, as not unit under it and only one unit next to it. Unit was clean, comfortable large king bed, well supplied with everything you need for your stay. Communication excellent with owner. Have fun
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

The condo was good. It was clean. TV did not work! Remote was not good. Was told a new one was on the way didn’t happen. It was cold and rainy so tv was important. Overall Gage House is looking run down. Several steps were in need of repair. Laundry facilities have gone down. This wasn’t owner’s issue but HOA IS DEFINITELY LACKING.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We throughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was so cutely decorated with a very beach vibe. The condo was well appointed and was stocked extremely well for cooking meals. Such a bonus to have beach chairs, towels, boogie boards etc. We come to Carlsbad every summer for a week and multiple times a year for a long weekend. We will definitely be booking with this property again in the near future. The proximity to everything in the village was amazing and the beach a short one block walk. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved our month long stay at this location. Best part: we were a 5 minute walk to the beach and 2 minute walk into the Village. The unit was clean and comfortably updated. We cooked at home many nights and there was adequate cookware to enable it. The shared laundry has an app so I did not have to hoard quarters, which was nice. As others have said, there is a train that runs right through Carlsbad. You’ll hear it. But we enjoyed being able to walk to the train and took it quite a few times into Encinitas, O-Side and San Diego. We loved it here and will stay at this rental again.
Stayed 29 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This unit was incredibly clean and well appointed (although we didn't use the kitchen this trip.) The furniture was comfortable and looked fairly new. Easy check-in/check-out and communication with the owner was straightforward and responsive. The unit is in a great location and we never needed to use our car once we parked. Our only complaint would be that it was hot. We happened to be in Carlsbad during a weekend with unusually high humidity, especially for a beach community in October. The unit doesn't have AC, which admittedly most units do not in the area, nor is it likely needed very often. But being on the second floor, it was hot. We utilized all the fans and had the windows opened at night, but it made for hot sleeping. As long as the weather is not too hot, you'll have a very comfortable stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2015

10/10

It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025