Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun!

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December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, table football, ping pong, books

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Solana Beach, CA

Cedros Avenue
17 min walk
Belly Up
4 min drive
Solana Beach
11 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
33 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

THINGS TO LOVE
- Unbelievable privacy with ocean and lagoon views
- Amazing lagoon trails just off the bottom of the driveway
- Retro, peaceful and relaxing feel
- Hot tub, outdoor shower and game room for family fun
- Committed to sustainability
- If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date

THINGS TO KNOW
- Dirt road and steep driveway gets you there
- Owner's car is permanently parked in the garage, you may use the second parking spot in the garage and the 2 spots in the driveway
- May hear freeway noise if the Santa Ana winds are blowing
- Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival

ABOUT US
- Brenda is an engineer and mother of four
- Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad
- Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms
- Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler
- Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save

THE DEEP DIVE
All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens.

Perched atop a quiet bluff overlooking the lagoon and Pacific, you can hike 1 mile to the beach through immaculately maintained trails or 1 mile south to downtown Solana Beach and the Cedros Design District. The original record collection, wood paneling, beaded curtains, and pull-chain toilets keep the original funky-retro spirit alive. The brand new carpets, appliances, mattresses, and furnishings keep everything fresh. (We've added a few lava lamps too, just for fun). Enjoy foosball, ping pong, 2 smart TV's, and ample indoor/outdoor nooks and seating areas. At 30MB download, the WiFi's not the fastest...but cell service and nature are both top notch.

Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Solana Beach:
- Enjoy the ocean breeze and breakfast at Naked Cafe
- Watch some live music at Belly Up on Cedros
- Seaside Market is our favorite grocery store
- Walk to the train station in case you want a quick trip to LA or San Diego

Feel at home in our beloved North County
- We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rentals
- Discounts at local YogaSix studio
- Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District
- Hiking, parks, and beaches galore
- Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby
- Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away

House Rules:
* Very steep driveway. Maximum of 3 cars in the driveway.
* NO SMOKING and no fire (candles included) anywhere on the premises except in the wood burning stove.
* Voices carry at night from our hilltop so please bring all conversations inside by 10:00PM.
* The yard is not fenced with steep surrounding terrain. Young children and pets should not be left unattended

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Cedros Avenue. Enjoy features like a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Just a 3-minute drive from Cedros Avenue and a few minutes from Belly Up

This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

BeachHaus Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart TV
Table football
Ping pong table
Games room
Music library
Books
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Laundry detergent

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo

Things to do

Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Whale watching nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Marina nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Power boating nearby
Cycling nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great great stay

Amazing house, extremely great communications, perfect spot for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mollie b., palm desert

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

We had a wonderful time enjoying the views and relaxing in the patio with all the views

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooks L.

15 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location | Retro Vibes

Loved the retro ocean vibes of this home and location. Great and easy access to trails and walking into Solana Beach. Enjoyed the small retro touches throughout the home. Great and easy communication with the property managers.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and fabulous

We loved our stay at the retro house!!! The house is charming and funky while being completely comfortable and functional. The view is amazing and we loved watching the sunset every night. Could get a little warm during the day (we never used the AC even though the house does have it) but we would open the windows to the ocean breeze and it would cool down plenty for bedtime. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA W.

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing!

We had such a fantastic time! The views were stunning, the records,game room and Jacuzzi made for a perfect getaway for our family. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena H.

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

This property has incredible views, and was a wonderful getaway for my family and I. We enjoyed the hot tub, game room, and being outside soaking up all the views! We hope to come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

What a wonderful house in a wonderful location! We enjoyed this property and all it had to offer. The views were amazing. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

13 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot!

We had so much fun at this wonderful house! My husband and our two children, ages 11 and 8 and our 12 year-old Labrador named Dexter enjoyed a long weekend here. It was a great location because we were very close to the dog beach, markets, restaurants. The house was amazing, loved the retro vibe. We also found the location and view so relaxing. We loved the privacy it offered as well as the morning views from the deck while drinking our coffee. I was also really impressed with the level of care and communication. When we checked out, our son accidentally left his iPad behind. We didn’t realize it until we got home and I contacted the property management company. They were so easy to work with. They located the iPad within 20 minutes and shipped it to us for free! We had the iPad back in two days. Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane C.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Celestial paradise

Great views and so many outside areas. The playroom for the kids was great but carpet should be changed out - room smells a bit . Otherwise place great

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Our crew stayed here for a job we were working on near by. Made it very convenient and comfy for the crew. Nice views and easy to get in!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this peaceful retreat. Nestled on a hill, there were amazing views and quiet sitting areas to enjoy them. The retro decor was fun and we enjoyed playing the records provided. The lower level with the ping pong table and foosball table was great. Both the kids and adults enjoyed them! Since it is nestled on a hill, expect a steep driveway. It was steeper than I was expecting so walking back up after our walk on the trails was a bit of a challenge. We would definitiely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeb r.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Views, Views, Views

Anytime I can get my kids to do puzzles and play ping pong…win. Very cozy with the wood stove and the town is full of easy walking enjoyment.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

18 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

All great other than our bad luck with the weather and our sensitivity to highway noise.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

We truly enjoyed our 11 night stay at the Retro Retreat and would not hesitate to return. The photos online were spot on, with the view being just as wonderful as it was portrayed. It was hard to take our eyes off of it, except to go down to the lagoon itself and hike, which we did daily — to bird watch, go to the beach & town, or to the visitors center. Getting to the lagoon requires either walking down the driveway or driving about a mile to park at an access point for the lagoon trails. We chose walking the driveway, which is about 50 yds long and very steep. It could be seen as either an interesting challenge or a bit much at the end of a hike. Brenda and Georgia were great to work with. They were very responsive to a request we made and proactive regarding a hiccup in internet service, giving us a heads-up and the easy solution. There were many nice, unexpected amenities such scissors, tape, ziplock bags, and a good first aid kit (which we used). A tool box in the cabinet was also available to us. And, the access to outlets in every room was a dream come true. There were a few drawbacks. The master bathroom vanity is far higher than the industry standard and required the shorter of us to literally stand on her toes in order to be barely over the edge of the sink. A short, sturdy one step stool would easily alleviate that problem. The front outdoor rail resulted in no fewer than four splinters on a first descent. Luckily, having arrived from a cold climate leather gloves were donned for future trips up and down the stairs. Again, it seems an easy fix. The 2 sling chairs on the lagoon side need some mending as they have large tears that make them seem unsafe. There were a lot of plates and a rather odd assortment of bowls - several huge bowls, some very small bowls, and no medium or average sized bowls (except for some wooden bowls more suited to nuts than soup, oatmeal, or ice cream).

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Views For Days

Great mid-century modern home on a secluded street with views of San Elijo and Cardiff. Close to everything you need but away from the crowds.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular view

The view was fantastic! The house was very clean and organized. I would recommend this property to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

21 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with an even better view

Brenda’s home was the perfect home base for my family on our Solana beach vacation. The House was clean, spacious, well stocked, and had an incredible view. The beach was a quick 5 minute drive down the road, and the hiking trails to the beach and Annie’s canyons was an unexpected bonus. Highly recommend, can’t wait until next time

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary U.

14 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

The view is fantastic! The location takes in the natural beauty of North County. There’s easy access to Annie’s Trail which gets yo to the beach. Brenda was very responsive to our questions. The place is clean and comfortable. We brought our dogs who enjoyed the hillside! Our dogs stay close and are trained. I wouldn’t recommend this property if you needed a fence. There’s no traffic and it is very quiet. I would stay here again and recommend it to my friends! Thanks, Brenda!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

7 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Retro hideaway

This home stirred up good nostalgia and has breathtaking views of the lagoon and beach. The location makes it really easy to hike (nature walk) the lagoon, walk to the beach or climb Annie’s canyon. The house has all the essentials for family fun and cooking. We enjoyed watching sunsets from the various balconies, and recovering in the hot tub.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

24 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house, great views, wonderful owners

We were in town due to a sudden death and decided to book through VRBO last minute and get out of our hotel. The owners were so gracious and accommodating and even let us get in a day early and comped that, due to our circumstances. Communication with them wa great. Inside has a very cool retro vibe but the furnishings are new. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of outdoor space and we could see the ocean. Very cool game room in the basement. I highly recommend this property and if we are back we will book it again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021