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Moonlight Beach Getaway
Master Bedroom
Front entryway
Surfer Room
Anchor Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Encinitas, CA
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Anchor Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Surfer Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Moonlight Beach Getaway

This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, beach house is perfectly situated just minutes from downtown Encinitas and steps away from Moonlight Beach. Everything you need is within walking distance from the house - trendy restaurants, relaxing hangouts, parks, library, coffee-houses, and more. It's the perfect backdrop for a private beach escape or a family getaway.

The home features a:
• new carpet, tile, interior paint and remodeled bathrooms.
• bright living room with a fireplace, large sectional sofa, flat screen TV, Blu-ray/DVD player, and Wi-Fi.
• fully equipped kitchen and separate dining area
• master bedroom is furnished with a luxurious king-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with natural stone and tile
• two twin bedrooms with a large separate bathroom (pack n' play available)
• private garage stocked with beach toys and boogie boards and plenty of space to park without having to fight the beach traffic
• new high-efficiency washer and dryer
• private, gated backyard with barbeque, firepit, eating area, elevated deck and lawn
• arcadia doors open to gated backyard and patio
• outdoor shower
• reclaimed hardwood floors in living area.

Moonlight Beach has recently updated all of its facilities and it is a beautiful, family friendly beach with an adjacent green area and park. There are three sand-volleyball courts, barbecue pits and plenty of space to build your dream sandcastle, hit the surf or scan the seas for a passing pod of porpoises.

Property manager

Erin and Peter Moosbrugger

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a garage space for one vehicle.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RNTL-007413-2017

About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like whale watching.
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Encinitas, CA

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Leucadia State Beach - 9 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gelato 101 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonlight Beach Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moonlight Beach Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonlight Beach Getaway ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moonlight Beach Getaway located?

This family-friendly Encinitas holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and Beacon Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Self Realization Fellowship are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ebba P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great for multi-generational family stay

We had a lovely stay for some family time. The house was well stocked with cooking and beach supplies, which was super handy. The house hummed loudly when the water was running, otherwise the house was everything we could have needed and we enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family rental

We loved our time in Encinitas. This property was clean, accommodating for our family with young children and so close to the beach. Owners went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable and were easy to get ahold of during the stay. Thank you for sharing your beach getaway with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chase K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location!

This property close to moonlight beach was fantastic for our young family of four. It's close to the beach and the main street in Encinitas. The property is in a quiet, safe street and is a really comfortable family home! Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stay here every year

Love this property and its owners. They always take great care of us and I look forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house with everything you need!

This house is set up with everything you could need for a beach vacation. Perfect place for families with kids. Quiet neighborhood, easy walk to the beach, and tons of restaurants etc nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

One of the best VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed at! Very clean and plenty of room for our family get together and being able to walk to Moonlight Beach was a definite plus! Close to restaurants and downtown Encinitas as well. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Vacation

The house was beautiful and well stocked with equipment for use at the beach and house. It was also a great location! A few blocks from Moonlight Beach! Q
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This is our second time staying here and we LOVE it! The hosts are wonderful and the house is the perfect distance to the beach and the 101.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

I cannot speak highly enough about this property and the owners.The location was perfect for our family vacation. Moonlight Beach was a three minute walk, and great food and shopping were just a short walk too. Everything at the property was clean, comfortable, and in great working condition. There is a washer and dryer and everything you need for the beach. There are two bikes to ride around on, and a beautiful deck to sit on in the evening. Erin was extremely accommodating and immediately responsive to all of our questions. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, well stocked

Location is perfect, easy walk to the beach and ice cream! This is the most well stocked house we've ever rented - they literally have everything. Backyard is beautiful and we ate all our meals on the deck. Would be 5 stars if there wasn't a mold issue in the house (the asthmatics in our family felt it...).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H., New Germany MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Close to the Beach!

We really enjoyed our stay that this home. It has everything that you would need including bikes, wet suites, surf boards and sand toys. If I had to pick something to improve I would want a bigger light in a back yard so you could see the grill better and maybe even eat outside when it is dark out. Other than that it was exactly what we needed. We walked down to the beach everyday. The water was rough when we where there but it was so beautiful and the surfers are always fun to watch. The house is only 35 mins from San Diego so it was an easy drive to the Zoo and Sea World. We enjoyed Swamis Beach at low tied. Cali Cream is just up the road with the most amazing ice cream. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home, perfect location

Stayed here while visiting friends in the area. Home was perfect, well equipped, and a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

This is our second time staying at the property — it was great! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Minneapolis, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Fit For Our Family

Amazing location - just steps from Moonlight beach and easy walk to main shops, restaurants, coffee shops. Bikes were great to have and can explore a lot of the area without a car. Loved having 3 bedrooms and large kitchen. Garage and all if it’s outdoor and beach fun gear was great to have. Nice backyard space to hang out in too.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great again!

This was our second or third time staying at this property. It’s wonderful and I like it a lot. Easy check-in everything I needed was there, and it’s a great location. The house is cute and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful place. Can't beat the location. You will be happy here. Television setup is a little more complicated than it needs to be. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family oriented

We were in the San Diego area for the La Jolla Labor Day Classic youth soccer tournament, so we needed a house to accommodate three adults and three kids, two of whom were competing in the tournament. The house was perfect for location to the fields, Moonlight Beach, grocery stores, etc. Having two bathrooms was a must, and the big kitchen/dining area we used often to cook our own meals to save money as the kids eat a lot! The beach was a welcome reprieve after all day games, so having the bikes, toys, towels etc. at our disposal was very convenient. This cute house is stocked with all necessities, and it is a quiet and relaxing place to be in busy Encinitas. It's much better than a hotel stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little beach house in Encinitas

This was our second year in a row staying here. Just like the first time, we had a great stay! Perfect place for a small family. The location is in a nice quite neighborhood that is still very close to moonlight beach and all the action of Encinitas!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay for a beach vacation!

We have been back for 4 years to stay at this property and always love our vacation. The house is spacious and walkable to beach, shops and restaurants. We hope to come back for year 5!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and house

Minus a bit of a mix up with the cleaners the day we arrived that was quickly remedied by calling the property manager everything was perfect. The beach walk was short and easy. The toys they had for the beach were amazing. The house itself worked great to invite our family staying for a bbq and to play games at night. There was plenty of sitting room and the kitchen lay out was lovely. We also loved the first aid kit as we had one kid who needed a band aid. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the well stocked and accessible house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We all LOVED the house! It is so close to the beach and has everything you need and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

will F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, great location

Location location location. Also, the house is clean, comfortable, and kitchen is well stocked. Great supply of stuff for the beach, including wagon and wetsuits (rent your board at Concept Surf Shop). Walking distance to Moonlight and downtown in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Communication with host was great. Our family (including two young kiddos) would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

This place was stocked full of everything you want to bring but don’t have room for in your luggage. Beach towels, sand toys, wagon, beach chairs, games, wet suits (super clutch!), everything for the kitchen and more. We thoroughly enjoyed the proximity to the beach and Encinitas area. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erin and Peter Moosbrugger

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This home has been in our family since the 1970s. It has been loved and nurtured through 4 generations of family. It's our happy place. Our grandparents bought it before anyone really knew just how cool Encinitas was. We have storyboards of memories with our families on Moonlight Beach. To say it is near and dear to our hearts, is an understatement. In 2017, Erin, Tiffany and I (Piper), cousins and sisters, embarked on the adventure of keeping the legacy alive. With increasing expenses, that meant we needed to rent the house so that we could keep it in our family for our children and our children's children. It gives us great joy to share the house and to know that other people love it as much as we do.

Languages:

English