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Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access

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Enjoy serene beach relaxation with calm seas and fine sand.
Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and comfortable chairs.
Enjoy the view from this balcony overlooking a residential area.
Relax in a homey living area with a sofa set, dining table, and kitchen.
Sit and enjoy the view from this cozy bay window with a traditional building in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access

This stunning and tranquil property is located in a private and secluded gated beach colony on the border of Oceanside and Carlsbad, California.

The 4BR/4BA Beach Home is perfect for a leisurely getaway within a pristine community of French inspired architecture and gardens including a private Association cabana and beach just steps from the Pacific. This vacation two-story home is nestled on the Buena Vista lagoon to the east with partial ocean views to the west, within one of the most unique coastal enclaves in California. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and entrance for full privacy. The living room/dining room, fully-equipped kitchen and second level outdoor deck provide a spacious, open living area with beautiful views and ocean breezes.

The community is of French Provincial style homes reminiscent of the quaint coastal villages of France was founded in 1929.

The Association of single family homes has its own private beach with facilities and volleyball court. A lifeguard is on duty from the 4th of July weekend through Labor Day weekend. The community offers two tennis courts, pickleball courts and a paddle tennis court (paddle tennis and tennis rackets are provided for our guests).

Minutes away, the Oceanside/Carlsbad area offers shopping, restaurants, movie complexes and golf. The Oceanside Harbor is at the northern entrance to the city, and one of the original California missions, San Luis Rey in the Mission Valley, is 15 minutes inland. Legoland, in Carlsbad to the south, is approximately a 15 minute drive. San Diego, about 40 minutes to the south, offers the world renowned San Diego Zoo and Sea World. To the east is Wild Animal Park.

Enjoy!

Property manager

Cobe Haskell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

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About the area

Map
Oceanside, CA

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oceanside Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 14 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GONZO! Ramen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Burgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Knockout Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Oceanside holiday home is just steps away from Saint Malo Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. Tamarack Beach and South Oceanside Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Fairytale lakefront estate w/ full amenity access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location. Quiet place. Would like to come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Always a great stay and Cobe is good to work with. The opportunity to stay in a quiet neighborhood with a private beach is worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

St Malo is a great location for multi generation family. Ocean access, lagoon views European courtyard concept of this home great for privacy in separate en suite bedrooms
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

The location was wonderful! However the house is in need of maintenance and beds were old and in need of replacement. We still had a wonderful vacation as always in St.Malo.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

We picked this property for the location to the beach, tennis courts and gated security. It had 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with a central living room kitchen area. Great for us to watch movies and games together, then private bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

It was a great private beach location. We had three couples and two kids. Everyone had their own space and bathroom. The family gathering area was perfect to relax and talk. Ping pong, beach and tennis made this location perfect. Not to mention near Torrey Pines.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

I can’t say enough nice things about this house. First of all, St. Malo is a very special place. You feel like you are transported to Normandy France. The architecture makes it feel like a small village. The house was even better than the photos. They updated so you have all the modern amenities and kept the old world charm at the same time. I would recommend this for a family vacation. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Love this private community! The neighborhood looks like a fairytale. The owner is lovely and we felt very safe and comfortable. Kids loved all the trains running past the lagoon. Downstairs rooms are private and can be noisy if you're sensitive to upstairs sounds, and glad it wasn't raining because the only way upstairs is an outside staircase. Kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked. Garage has plenty of beach equipment and toys and we enjoyed the ping pong. Peek-a-boo ocean view upstairs and you can hear the waves clearly from the front rooms. No beach at high tide but there is a private sand area for the kids and you can climb over the rocks to get to the beach at low tide. Thank you, Cobe!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Very spacious property that allows for everyone in your party to have their own space. Each bedroom has it's own bath. There are four of them. Two on second floor and two on the ground level. Beautiful grassy backyard that backs up to the Buena Vista Lagoon. Rabbits, ducks, and even a baby possum visited the grassy backyard daily. Very safe and secure community that was nice to walk around and enjoy looking at the architecture. Everything you would need to prepare a meal was present. Toaster didn't work but used the toaster oven and that worked fine. Have stayed in many Vrbos and this one is, for sure, at the top of the list. Owner Cobe was very thorough with instructions about the property. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

We were totally impressed with this lovely home in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. The place was spotless, abundantly equipped with every amenity--kitchen, linen, beach gear, etc. The setup of the bedrooms offered even more privacy than we expected. Great for a multi-generation family. Walking distance to well-maintained tennis courts, and beach volleyball court, ping-pong table in garage and bikes all added to our activity level. The only drawback was the private beach was not one you could set up chairs and walk into the water. We drove to Carlsbad State Beach for that setup. However, if you simply want to set up a spot and look out on the ocean and listen to the surf, the private beach is fine. And speaking of looking out on water, the backyard with mature trees and expansive green grass going clear to the edge of the lagoon offered many hours of relaxation for the less athletic of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Excellent! Beautiful location and plenty of amenities for entertainment within the home. My family and I had a wonderful time celebrating my Graduation. I Definitely recommend for tranquility and relaxation! Checking in and out was very easy and host was clear, and timely in communicating instructions!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This property in St. Mail development is beautiful and unique. We had planned to spend our family vacation at a beach, so we’re initially quite disappointed that you cannot safely access the waves from the “private beach access point.” Instead, we drove 15 min to Carlsbad beach for that. We did have fun playing with the grandchildren in the sand at the “beach club” property. From the pictures, we thought this was basically across the street from the property, but was about a block down the street. The house provided a very nice gathering/eating place as well as nice privacy and peace in the individual suites. We also had great fun playing pickle ball on the paddle court. Overall, it was delightful. We just had to adjust to the beach issues. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

we love our stays at this amazing home, and working with the owner is a breeze. We look forward to this trip every year, and the house and its location never disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Amazing house and location. Incredible private community.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Our family of 8 had the nicest stay in St. Malo. This property is fantastic! We especially loved the beautifully landscaped yard backing the lagoon, the private areas for each bedroom, the well appointed kitchen, and the quaint beach cottage feel. The gated community and private beach are enchanting, and everyone was so friendly. We loved riding to the beach and around the village on the bicycles, playing ping pong, and use of the beach items. Everything you could need or want is here. We were worried about not having air conditioning but the cool ocean breeze was perfect. This is our new favorite ocean vacation destination, second only to Hawaii. If you have small children who need to be supervised, this may not be the place for you. The separated private quarters for all 4 bedrooms was perfect for older children and teens, but could be an issue for children under 12. It was perfect for our family. You also must be able to climb stairs to enter the main living area, which was also not a problem for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We love St Malo Beach! A hidden gem. We look forward to our next adventure at St Milo 65. A most perfect place for family fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

We had a wonderful stay with two other couples. St Malo is a very special place and we loved being there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

This lovely home in the unique and charming St Malo Beach gated community is very special. It is the owners vacation home of many years and is cozy and well equipped with everything you need. It has 2 bedrooms on the first level and 2 on the second level. Nice deck, patio and yard for the children to play. We watched the sunset every night at the small beach club nearby. Owner helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Very unique community and home. Like being back in France or Germany. Very comfortable and well equipped. NOT appropriate for those with difficulty climbing stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

This place is an experience! Stocked kitchen for cooking and dining. Comfortable bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and cozy living room. Just loved it!! Hope to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

I don't know how I have I NOT heard of St Malo before our VRBO stay?! Cute old world architecture, the house amenities were great, ample bikes to use and a beautiful private beach area. Kids had a blast with the sand volleyball, the pingpong table, and the backyard lawn. We had 3 generations of our family stay here. Sadly, we discovered the beautiful sunset only on our last night there. Cobe was super responsive to all our questions and needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

Our family enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time. The location is amazing and quiet. The home is lovely and cozy. The patio and backyard view of the lagoon is breathtaking and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Such a beautiful area and a nice house to stay in. Quiet and private and so easy to get to the beach. The owner is always responsive and friendly. We keep coming back again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

The whole experience was seamless from communications with Cobe before and during our stay to exceeding our expectations as a place to come for quiet and fun. There is nothing like Saint Malo on the California Coast that has access to a beach, private tennis courts and stunning homes. We did t just have a great get away we felt like we had an experience.

10/10

Tucked in - hidden gem. We will be back soon. Great neighbors, great area, great weather, great food. Private beach, volleyball courts, tennis courts and so on. Very dreamy place! Thanks Cobe!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021