Family-friendly vacation rentals in Lake San Marcos

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Guest suite in Vista

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

5 star 1Br. Apt on million $ estate King Size Bed

Enjoy our fresh organic oranges & wake to the sound of birds singing at this private country guest suite on Castlegate Lane. Separate entrance, free parking right outside the door and ultimate peace and privacy. Enjoy of the king bed and en suite bath. 15 minutes to Carlsbad beach, Oceanside, 45 minutes to San Diego, 1.5 hrs. to LA. Vista is known for its perfect year round climate. Free WiFi , Direct TV with HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime, & more. Self check available. 5 star reviews!

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Guesthouse in Carlsbad

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 698 reviews

Just Blocks to BEACH! Cozy cottage-lots of extras!

Walk to beautiful Tamarack Beach & Agua Hedionda lagoon! The lovingly appointed studio has a full kitchen & peaceful garden courtyard w/ barbecue, buddha fountain & fire-pit. It’s separate from the main house w/ your own private entrance. In a quiet, upscale neighborhood, a mile from charming Carlsbad Village, with convenient access to freeway, train, and all San Diego attractions. A GREAT VALUE! FREE bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs/gear plus snacks, pastry, coffee/tea & cream provided!

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Farm stay in Elfin Forest

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Cozy Retreat on Cherimoya Grove

Relax and unwind on a small family farm and cherimoya grove of over 100 cherimoya fruit trees. Interact with, feed, and hold the resident chickens, and bring treats for the two pigs! The room’s balcony overlooks the cherimoya grove and paddock. Located just outside of San Elijo Hills, the property is a close drive to Encinitas downtown and beaches, LEGOLAND, and San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park. While the farm feels far away, about a mile away are a grocery store, coffee shop, and wine bar.

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Guesthouse in Leucadia

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 245 reviews

Sunset/Ocean View Guest House! Minutes to Beach

Sunset/Ocean view guest house (one bedroom with a sofa bed)--386 Sunset Drive, 92024. Quiet residential neighborhood, close to downtown Encinitas, and half a mile from Moonlight Beach. Balcony features a propane barbecue, table, chairs, chaise lounge, and a distant view of the sunset and ocean. Living room/dining/kitchen area includes sofa bed. Living room features a 45" flat screen and DVD player. Bedroom includes a natural gas fireplace, television, and DVD player.

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Guesthouse in Encinitas

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews

Beach Rock Retreat - Private Encinitas Guesthouse

*NEWLY RENOVATED* Enjoy San Diego’s North Coast in this tropical PRIVATE Encinitas guesthouse centrally located from beautiful BEACHES, world-class GOLF courses, upscale shopping, and amazing restaurants. Beach Rock Guesthouse offers plenty of PRIVACY in all directions and a comfortable living space. At 780 sq. ft., it's quiet and airy with lots of LIGHT and everything you need to relax or work in COMFORT during your stay. Short Term Rental City Permit # RNTL-007659-2018

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Farm stay in Escondido

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 444 reviews

Family friendly Mini-Farm in Elfin Forest

Charming, but large studio located in the enchanted Elfin Forest (San Diego County). Close to the beaches in Encinitas and Carlsbad with miles of beautiful local trails right outside the property for hiking and mountain biking. Gorgeous views from every window, the studio flat has a kitchen, bathroom with stall shower, Amazon Fire TV, WiFi, and convenient parking. Look out the window and you'll see one of the owners' many farm animals- horses, goats, and chickens.

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Place to stay in San Marcos

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 473 reviews

Secret garden studio share with no one

Ivy Studio has its own driveway leads to its own courtyard. It is as small foot printed as it does have everything you need for a home outside of your home stay. Large shower, queen bed. It also features an air conditioner and heater, a mini fridge, a microwave, toaster and a coffee maker. There is a desk can be opened to double it's size when needed. Watch TV via paid YouTube TV application on roku TV. Please message for approval before you book for a stay with pet.

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Guesthouse in Vista

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Gorgeous, Quiet, Clean Guest House, Near It All

Your gorgeous Private **2 story guest house on 1.5 gorgeous acres. Enjoy sunsets from your private deck before sinking into your master bed with soft bamboo bedding. Unwind in the spacious bathroom with a rain shower, or the living room with a Smart TV. The fully-equipped kitchen is perfect for culinary adventures. Savor the grounds, featuring pool, pool bar, BBQ, Spa, & Meditation garden. Pluck fresh fruits from our groves for a taste of California sunshine and more

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Cottage in Oceanside

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviews

Writers' Cottage - AC,Pets OK, Close to everything

A cozy Writer's Cottage retreat surrounded by a garden as well as views of trees and mountains. This cottage is ideal for 1-3 people looking to relax and unwind in a quiet neighborhood. About 1 mile to closest beach access. Pet friendly environment (private front yard completely fenced in). We also have a larger place called Coastal Retreat for 3-4 people comfortably. We offer bike rental at $10/day or $50/week. See pictures for more details

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Guest suite in Escondido

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 402 reviews

Private Apartment

This attached apartment to my home has a private entrance with driveway parking. There is plenty of street parking as well. The 500 sq feet unit includes a private kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, smaller sitting area in bedroom. Enjoy your privacy during your stay! * Sorry, I am unable to accommodate long term stays * there are safety concerns with assistance animals as current dog on premise is aggressive towards other animals.*

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Guesthouse in San Marcos

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews

San Marcos Private Garden Cottage

Clean, quiet, private and cute stand-alone cottage. ONLY PAY THE RENT FEES, NO other fees. Just minutes from the beaches and LEGOLAND, with outdoor fireplace, garden and spa. Close to La Costa, San Marcos, Carlsbad and Encinitas areas. Has Wi-Fi, A/C, heater, microwave, refrigerator, Keurig pod coffee maker, sink and two televisions. There is a queen bed in the bedroom and the couch in the living area converts into a bed.

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Farm stay in Oceanside

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 451 reviews

Lake View Modern Farm House Retreat

Modern farm setting with a cool ocean breeze. Adjacent to 500 acre park for all your outdoor activities. 7 miles to the Oceanside harbor. Beautiful scenic views in the country but just minutes to town and beach. Enjoy all the amenities you need for a restful stay with tree top views and occasional farm animals overlooking the lake. Animal lovers a must.