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Light and bright beach retreat

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A sunset over the ocean with waves on the shore. - Light and bright beach retreat (Carlsbad)
Exterior - Light and bright beach retreat (Carlsbad)
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a red cabinet, and a patterned rug. - Light and bright beach retreat (Carlsbad)
A porch with wicker furniture, a door with a screen, and a number '14' on the wall. - Light and bright beach retreat (Carlsbad)
A living room with two red sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. - Light and bright beach retreat (Carlsbad)
Located in the heart of Carlsbad Village, this light and bright condo is a haven with creamy whites and aquamarine blues. Walk out the door to enjoy California's most desired beaches, outdoor concerts, unique boutiques, restaurants and entertainment just steps away. Unwind on new king size bed or slipcovered queen sofa sleeper.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Light and bright beach retreat

  • Be one of many who have stayed in this light and bright condo in the heart of Carlsbad Village. (Carlsbad STVR#1242819) Total remodel is finished creating a light, bright, open space. The theme of light and bright is realized with mainly creamy whites and aquamarine blues to lend a feeling of calm.... complimented with splashes of bright, happy colors that exude FUN! This unit is a desirable END unit. No one is above, below, or on one side!!

    Walk out the door and you are within 1 block of one of California's most desired beaches- a six mile stretch of white sand with a well designed boardwalk for walking or running. Explore the unique boutiques, restaurants and entertainment just steps away in Carlsbad Village. Outdoor concerts, unique shopping, fabulous restaurants, street fairs, and even a marathon are a sampling of the varied activities to enjoy.

    The condo feels fresh and clean with new everything! We have tile floors in the main living area/bathroom, and warmer wood floors in the bedroom. Sink into the new king size bed with high quality mattress and linens to feel totally cozy and comfortable. There is also a high quality, slipcovered queen sofa sleeper in the living room.

    Accommodations include:
    *Flat screen HD television
    *Wi-Fi/Internet
    *DVD/CD Player
    *Tastefully designed kitchen with fun utensils and serving ware
    *Beach supplies: boogie boards, tote, small cooler, blanket, umbrella, toys, and towels.

    This unit is a unique find in a very unique vacation spot. We have created a space that is perfect for whatever type of vacation you want: quiet and relaxing or active and adventurous! Be one of the first to stay!

    If your travels take you to Bend, Oregon, please check out our other property at Mt. Bachelor Village www.vrbo.com/4951035

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

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

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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 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
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Located in Carlsbad Village, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad, this condo is near theme parks and near a water park. While the natural beauty of Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Oceanside Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frontwave Arena, or consider a night out at Elks Lodge. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our Carlsbad travel guide
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Carlsbad, CA

What's nearby

  • A coastal road with a beach on one side and residential buildings on the other.
    Carlsbad State Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A sandy trail with greenery, a beach, and ocean waves.
    Tamarack Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Street Farmers Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coyote Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Port Brewing Company
    7 min walk
  • Board & Brew
    2 min walk
  • Revolution Roasters
    8 min walk
  • Better Buzz Coffee
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and bright beach retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light and bright beach retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Carlsbad Village!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again a perfect stay at the perfect place! Always clean and fully equipped with all the needs, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great location

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

8/10 Good

Charlie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the center of Carlsbad with everything that I needed for my stay at half the price of anything else (hotels) in the area. Unit was clean with all the things that I needed included. Dedicated parking space was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmy G.

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

Perfect Paradise Location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanetta S.

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

Perfect holiday at Bella Sirena.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Great get away spot

After living in Carlsbad for 35 years, we love to sneak back for visits. This little place was perfect for this trip. It was clean, well-stocked, and within walking distance of everything. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Best Location with Comfort and Style

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

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

Lovely Condo

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer M.

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

Great condo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Nice beach apartment

If you want a good location for access to beach, bars and restaurants, this is a perfect place. The supply of beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and boogie boards was a nice feature! However, be prepared for train whistles. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Great Place in a Great Town

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

Cozy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Nice Place

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Fantastic Condo

The condo was very clean with all the necessary appliances. It was in a top floor private location. Stores and restaurants and the beach were just a short walk away. Onsite parking was provided. Great owner. Hope to stay in this condo in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P.

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

Another great stay at this location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Light & Bright Between the Holidays

We like to make a getaway between Thanksgiving & Christmas. This year we stayed in Carlsbad at the Light & Bright property for the first time. We loved it. Great location, easy walking distance to all amenities, the beach, and easy access to the Coaster train if you'd like a trip into San Diego (e.g. step off at Old Town). Very nice condo with all that you need, including a parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Great Place to Stay with Two Cons

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannean H.

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

We flew in for daughter's Wedding

The Condo was exactly what we expected ! Very comfortable and clean. Only suggestion, in the description of the rental information, make sure guest realize your need to be okay with climbing stairs. Condo is located on the second floor. Other then that an amazing Condo. Its walking distance of tons of shops, restaurants, liquor store and a 7-Eleven right on the corner. Thanks Timothy ! Jeannean & Steve
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Great location in Carlsbad

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maureen B.

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

Good Place But…

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding in every way. Great communication by the owner. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped and the place was perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerome B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to old Carlsbad area. Pretty laid back with lots to keep us busy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK B.

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

Great property

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