Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 392.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Encinitas, CA

Self Realization Fellowship
11 min walk
San Elijo State Beach
11 min walk
Swamis Beach
13 min walk
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
18 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District

Welcome to the PBC in Encinitas Historical District, North County Coastal San Diego. Enjoy this quiet house in the best and most centric place to stay for the North County San Diego Coastal experience! The PBC is a modern & spacious 1,000 sq. ft. freestanding beach house situated within a 10,000 sq. ft. lush tropical palm grove. There are over 200 palm trunks offering filtered shade and tropical ambience accentuated by the light ocean breezes passing through the palm leaves. The entire property has been designed with excellent attention to detail, amenities and your privacy. Imported Indonesian furniture from Bali makes you feel like you are on your own private island!

The PBC has about everything you would expect in your home and immediately makes you feel comfortable and at ease. High open-beam vaulted ceilings incredible modern yet subtle indirect illumination, lots of natural day lighting from the seven sky lights, great professional cooking facilities and luxurious linens! The PBC has had the rare distinction and verification by the original VRBO Bear as a Top 1% Listing when VRBO had the program!!!

Great tropical outdoor living areas provide amazing retreat and entrainment options. The front fire patio with its outdoor fire place chimney is surrounded with relaxing deep seating arm chairs creating the perfect day & evening garden fire-side lounge. The rear fireside Tiki-deck provides a perfect fireside dining and cocktail spot as well as a peaceful morning coffee venue. The new TIKI-TUB (Deeply Relaxing Hot-Tub for All Humans) is available for your exclusive enjoyment. Enjoy your own private hot or cold soak in the cowboy style "Tiki-Tub" just off the master bedroom with its own outdoor fireplace and real gas tiki torches! Take it all in & enjoy the ample on site retreats spaces that take you away from your daily life to somewhere special!

The PBC is an ideal escape for 2-3 adults (or 2 adults +1-2 children <12yrs) looking for a high quality resort style property on a personal (non-hotel) scale in the best of locations! PBC's web site has many links and local activity details too! The PBC is within the Walking District of Old Down-Town Historic Encinitas provides a fantastic coastal community experience. Walk to all local restaurants and beaches or grab the original 1970's Schwinn beach cruiser bikes for a local spin along the beach or to a local spot. Try long boarding on one of the surfboards or grab the beach gear and hit the sand! Everything you need is waiting for you to walk in and feel immediately at home. Enjoy the best of all outdoor lifestyle in coastal Southern California! Stay local and be local.. You are a native in your home town!

Many friends love visiting repeatedly! If you see short availability windows between bookings on our calendar, please feel free to inquire via mail about last minute & sub minimum stay occupancy opportunities! Make sure to watch the PBC video tour and also take the PBC Google 360 property tour! Feel free to inquire or book the PBC knowing it will be a neat and safe place to visit!

The PBC is considerate of current events and provides you with an extremely clean free standing cottage with indoor and lots of exclusive use OUTDOOR spaces for working or relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere.

Welcome!

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Moonlight State Beach. You'll find features such as a water park and 1 hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Amenities include a car charging station
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 2-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 7 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack

Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Eric Hutchison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Car available
Car not required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Books
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Furnished patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Bicycles
Golf
Water park
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Bicycles
Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Futon, Sofa. or Air Mattress. w linens

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

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 Registration Number RNTL-000167-2013

Property is also known as

Plantation Beach Cottage House Encinitas

Plantation Beach Cottage House

Plantation Beach Cottage Encinitas

Plantation Cottage Encinitas

Plantation Beach Cottage

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Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Shanna T.

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Plantation Beach Cottage

The PBC was absolutely adorable! Perfect for 2 people. Everything was very clean, and the home had most everything you would need for a stay in Encinitas. The kitchen was well stocked. The grounds are amazing! I especially loved the outdoor fireplace in the front yard, I used that all of the time. It has a gas start and then the super dry wood took off immediately. I would read my book in front of it daily. Parking was easy, and always available on the street or in the grass driveway. I highly recommend the place!!!

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph J.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Slightly disappointed

While Eric the owner is very nice, the listing is not entirely accurate. The owner lives in the guest house behind the home you are renting. You will hear water running through the pipes when you are not using any water. The bedroom is so bright at night I found it hard to sleep although the bed was comfortable. Location is great. VRBO should require that it be disclosed about the owner living on the property. I traveled alone but if i would have been with my family i would have been even more disappointed.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

encinitas stay

very pleasantly surprised as to the quality of the home.. all amenities were top notched.. cottage was very cooly decorated, bed was comfortable. ,, outside living area was quiet and relaxing.. could not have asked for a better accomadation...

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Slow down and wnjoy

The hosue is as beautiful as it looks online. Sunlight streams through in every room. The outdoor space is nothing short of magical. There are many ways you can enjoy the space. We used the outdoor hot tub which was fun and the fireplaces/tiki torches made the experience feel like you’re in a different world. Downtown Encinitas is walkable and so close to the highway to explore the rest of San Diego. Kitchen was well stocked and chef grade appliances and pans. Loved our stay and highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Relaxing House in Amazing location

Loved everything about our stay. The kitchen is fully equipped/stocked for cooking although we chose to frequent the wonderful restaurants just around the corner. The yard and fireplace (although we didn’t have a fire) were so quaint. Inside common spaces were just as relaxing. Bed was comfy and there was plenty of closet space to unpack (which I love to do when staying for more than a couple days). Not to mention host was incredibly responsive and accommodating! Would definitely stay here again and again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy S., Denver, CO

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great every time!

We love staying at Eric's PBC - The whole vibe of the place makes you relax instantly. It's full of light, even on cloudy days. He has stocked the kitchen with everything you need and more. All appliances are fabulous and everything is immaculately clean! Laundry right outside the back door. Juan the beautiful black lab is always ready with a welcome :) Neighborhood is quiet and convenient to everything. Thank you Eric

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Chicago, IL USA

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay at Pacific Palm Grove! The cottage and grounds were just beautiful...so well-designed, well-equipped and comfortable. And we so enjoyed walking in the historic neighborhood..such an eclectic array of homes with pretty gardens and foliage. Gorgeous beaches nearby too, and a lovely botanic garden. Great restaurants and cute shops in the area. Our host, Eric, was incredibly helpful and nice. We'd go back in a minute!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janan H., Stevensville

3 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

My husband and I were very impressed with the cottage and felt extremely comfortable there, in fact we are already planning our return visit. The space was perfect for the 2 of us, but we may have felt crowded bringing the kids. The kitchen was top notch and Eric had 2 grills plus front yard and backyard seating/visiting areas. The town of Encinitas was so close, and we had a great time exploring the hangouts. Next visit needs to be a little longer!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinisa N., Davis, CA USA

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in greater San Diego

Thanks Eric and your dog Juan for a wonderful five days in your Plantation cottage. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson C.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week for our family

Thanks Eric and Anne for a great week! Property was beautiful, Juan was a treat, and the hosts helped us roll with a few hiccups along the way. Great place!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., Davie, FL

23 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

Amazing location…Everything was great, we really enjoyed our stay. Eric was very accommodating and we loved the tiki tub and Juan!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david j.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding place great location for a Encinitas.

Fun, comfortable, inviting, well equipped great location, nicely decorated beach pad. Good Internet & AV. Nice sitting areas in front and back. Stayed for five nights. Had a great time. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Love-Love-Love

We loved our stay, beginning to end! Our flight was canceled & Eric was kind & gracious enough to work with us to extend our stay by 2 days. The weather started out a little gloomy & chilly so we didn't get to use the outdoor spaces enough, but certainly will do next time. The shower is extra special & invigorating & the bed is super comfortable & the area was very quiet. I'm an insomniac & still managed to get some sleep here. The entire space was just lovely & we are already thinking about a trip back. Loved Encinitas, & Loved this little slice of paradise. Thank You Eric, Anne & Jaun!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

19 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location and Accommodations

Really enjoyed our stay! Eric’s place is perfectly located and has a wonderful vibe. Especially enjoyed Juan, one of the goofiest/ friendliest dogs I have ever met. I highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANATOLIY

17 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

14 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's Day Weekend Stay

Great time. Great place. Great location. Whether you are out of town checking out San Diego or you live in the city and need a staycation...this is an excellent option. My family of 4 had a great time hanging at the house and it is an excellent base of operation for exploring the beach communities. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandi P., San Diego, CA

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Retreat

Every few years I take a personal retreat for a time of solitude, reflection & prayer. I had saved this property in my VRBO sometime ago, and was so grateful to have finally enjoyed it! The home was clean, charming and LOADED with amenities! Location is perfect, as was the lush surroundings & wonderfully place skylights! One little perk worth mentioning, and to my great delight, is the water pressure in the shower, the heater within the shower room & the hot water that was plentiful! Maybe seems an odd detail to highlight, but not once you experience it! :) I’m so thankful for my time away from home, to enjoy in this beautiful getaway and getting the perfect space and time within luxury that I was hoping for! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

justin b.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

As Advertised

Perfect all around, reviews are reality…perfect place to unwind

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect relaxation

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay at the PBC and can't wait to come back and stay again in the future. We loved all the incredible amenities (tiki tub, fire places, tiki torches, etc.) And the town of Encinitas has everything you need and more. Perfect location to access a walk along the coastal rail trail or wander into the center of town and visit great local restaurants. A short drive from San Diego, but you feel like you are in an island oasis away from it all. This place is a gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabina R., Austin, TX

7 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding tropical oasis! Loved every minute!

From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew we had picked an extraordinary haven for our visit. We walked through the door to the sounds of Hawaiian music, we scanned the room to find a unique, spectacularly decorated, inviting backdrop for our time near the beach! Eric, our host, was incredibly friendly and extraordinarily helpful. The stay was restful, the atmosphere was charming, the host exceptional! We'll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical getaway

Such a romantic and cozy place! Juan the lab greeted us and helped us eat bacon. Would highly recommend and would stay again! Lazy Acres has great food to cook in the fully stocked kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

25 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay af this amazing home in Encinitas. Quiet neighborhood, walkable to everything, and great accommodations. We’d love to come back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B., San Francisco, CA

21 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a Workcation & Surfcation

This property has everything you need to work (incredibly fast WIFI), relax (loved the soaking tub), surf (very close to Swamis), and cook (incredibly well appointed kitchen for a rental - sharp knives and cast iron?!? Amazing). I want to keep this place a secret, but that wouldn’t be fair! We will be coming back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brewer R.

16 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

Great location, beautiful home and property. Couldn't have asked for more in our short stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

15 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Peaceful Getaway

The PBC was a great base for exploring all that North County has to offer. It is located on a quiet residential street, just a short bike ride or walk away from the heart of Encinitas. The cottage has a spacious interior and the outdoor areas are terrific. There is a full kitchen and the place is well equipped with with laundry supplies, toiletries, beach chairs, coffee/tea supplies, extra blankets, condiments, spices, etc. An informative manual answered most of our questions. For anything else, Eric was quick to respond to text messages. We especially enjoyed morning visits from Eric's black lab named Juan!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023