House - Rating 4.9 (36)

Serene Coastal Home Sleeps 8 - 1 Mile from Beach!

As low as $254.00 / night + taxes & fees

  • Location: Encinitas
  • Type: House
  • View: Garden View

Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Half Bathroom 1 half bath
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

Summary Summary
All the beauty of Southern California is at your fingertips at Hidden Zen, an expansive 4-bedroom home in eclectic Encinitas.
Description Description
With views of the magnificent Pacific Ocean right from the home’s third floor covered balcony, you will stay connected to both sun and surf whether you’re spending fun-filled days at the beach or finding some downtime in one of the home’s many comfortable living spaces. A large and private garden surrounds you outdoors, with lush native greenery offering serene and shaded spaces. Patios on the ground and second floor are equipped with ample seating and dining options whether you’re looking to take a meal al fresco or simply bathe in the sun or shade while catching up on your reading. When you’re ready to head down to the sand, you are just one mile away from the beach, making trips back and forth as breezy as the ocean air.

Inside the home, a bright, open floor plan provides unlimited opportunities for you and your guests to find your own private corner to unwind, yet blend seamlessly with spaces to gather and stay connected. Two separate living spaces offer plentiful sofa and armchair seating surrounding smart TVs for an immersive movie night or perhaps a quiet afternoon nap. The generous, well-equipped kitchen is bordered by two separate dining rooms should you choose to take your meals indoors. The first with seating for 8 and facing double-door access out to the patio, and the other with seating for an additional 6. The kitchen itself is a chef’s dream with gorgeous countertops and stainless-steel appliances, inclusive of drip coffee maker and all the cookware and dining ware needed for whipping up delicious home cooked meals.

With so much to offer, it’s clear to see why Hidden Zen is the perfect location for your next California vacation!

This home comfortably sleeps 8 guests between 4 private bedrooms.

Bedrooms #1 and #2 both include a queen size bed. They share a Jack and Jill bathroom which features a single vanity and walk-in shower.

Bedroom #3 includes a king size bed and private access to the patio.

Bedroom #4 includes a king size bed and ensuite bathroom with a dual vanity and shower/tub combo.

The home also includes an additional full bathroom with a single vanity and walk-in shower, as well as a half bathroom.

THINGS TO NOTE:
Washer and dryer in home.
Driveway parking is available for up to 3 vehicles, and garage parking for up to 2 vehicles.

Recently named among the 20 best surf towns in the world by National Geographic, Encinitas wears its surf history proudly. Located along six miles of the Pacific Ocean coastline, Encinitas is an unspoiled reminder of the historic Highway 101 beach culture that thrived in the mid-1900s. The city's eclectic downtown has long drawn surfers and hippies with its unique and dynamic blend of San Diego's top surf shops, coffeehouses, and record stores, not to mention the beaches in Encinitas are coveted by locals as hidden gems. Encinitas is alternately known as the "Flower Capital of the World," because of its extensive collection of unique nurseries and gardens, most extensive of which is the San Diego Botanic Garden, and the world's leading grower of the Christmas flower, the poinsettia.

Availability Calendar Availability Calendar
Available
Unavailable
Check-In
Check-Out
March 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        
April 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
      1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30    
May 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
          1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31            
June 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
  1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30        
July 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
      1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31  
August 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
            1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31          
September 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30      
October 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
        1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30          
December 2026
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    
January 2027
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
          1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31            
February 2027
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
  1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28            
Swipe Swipe for Availability

Bedding Bedding
Queen Bed icon
2 QUEEN BEDS
King Bed icon
2 KING BEDS

Amenities 64 Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbeque utensils
  • Bed linens
  • Blender
  • Body soap
  • Cable TV
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cookware
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Dryer in common space
  • Essentials
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Free parking on premises
  • Free parking on street
  • Freezer
  • Game room
  • Garage
  • Garden or backyard
  • Garden View
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Ice maker
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Microwave
  • Museums
  • Near Ocean
  • Oven
  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib
  • Patio or balcony
  • Portable fans
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Shopping
  • Shower gel
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Theme Parks
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Town
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Washer in common space
  • Water Sports
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless Internet

Location Location

Reviews Rating 4.9 (36) Reviews
Rating 5
Fantastic stay and helpful communication!
Anonymous - Posted: 2/19/2026
Rating 5
Really big place with a ton of space. Several big decks and in a really quiet neighborhood. Great location.
Anonymous - Posted: 11/30/2025
Rating 5
Spacious, immaculate house in a beautiful, quiet, nicely landscaped neighborhood with a park. Close to the beach, botanical garden, local restaurants and coffee spots.
Anonymous - Posted: 11/4/2025
Rating 5
We loved staying at your property. The host were extremely accommodative and responsive. They made sure our stay at Carlsbad Oceanside was extremely comfortable. Thank you Grand Welcome Team.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/29/2025
Rating 5
We booked this stay as a peaceful retreat to celebrate our anniversary, and it was exactly the R&R we were hoping for. The property is absolutely beautiful! Quiet, serene, and thoughtfully designed with everything we needed. There were so many lovely spots to enjoy morning coffee and just reflect together. The location is perfect, and our host was kind and incredibly flexible when we needed to reschedule due to a family emergency. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/9/2025
Rating 5
This place was perfect ! Safe neighborhood and it wasn’t a far walk to some local beaches and restaurants.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/1/2025
Rating 5
House was Amazing!! Very clean. Great location! I give it a 5 star! Beautiful space.
Anonymous - Posted: 9/27/2025
Rating 5
This home is beautiful & we had a wonderful stay! The home was spotless, linens were very clean, beds were comfy and the host was very responsive. The only thing worth noting is the beds are below the common areas. While in the bedrooms foot steps were loud so if you’re a light sleeper the house layout may not be ideal.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/8/2025
Rating 5
This is a beautiful, zen like home. The gardens were just fabulous- we spent a majority of our time out in the covered back porch around all the plants and in the cool breeze. Great spot to have as a home base to explore the other towns nearby and to visit a different beach each day. Parking near the beaches was no problem and free and all the beaches are public which seems rare compared to the East coast. All the bedrooms are spread out to offer lots of privacy and with the bedrooms on the first floor it stayed cool while we slept. We opened windows during the day so the upstairs stayed cooler with the breeze. Management team was responsive to any request and was always responding within 10 minutes. Great stay!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/4/2025
Rating 5
Awesome spot , nice house, accommodating host.. overall awesome stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/27/2025
Rating 5
Loved this place. Traveled with my young kids and they had a blast. Perfect place for privacy and easy to get to the beach and great food. Would stay here again.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/9/2025
Rating 5
What an incredible stay! This property in Encinitas completely exceeded our expectations. The home is spacious, beautifully maintained, and offers total privacy — perfect for a relaxing getaway. The location is unbeatable, close to everything yet tucked away enough to feel like a serene escape. The garden is truly a highlight — lush, peaceful, and absolutely stunning. You can really tell how much care has gone into this home, both inside and out. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommend and would love to r
Anonymous - Posted: 4/21/2025
You were wonderful guests and we loved hosting you. You are welcomed back anytime, and to any of our properties.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 4/22/2025
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay! The host was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating—always quick to respond and genuinely helpful when any issues came up. The house itself was spacious, peaceful, and perfect for our big family and friends to relax and enjoy time together. The layout gave everyone plenty of room, and the vibe was calm and welcoming. The location in Encinitas was ideal—close to everything but still felt like a private retreat. Highly recommend this home and host for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!
Anonymous - Posted: 4/18/2025
It was our absolute pleasure to host your family. You are invited back anytime.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 4/19/2025
Rating 5
This is our second time to stay this house. It is very spacious and location is perfect. The houses are clean and easy to communicate. Next event we will book here again! I recommend to everybody!
Anonymous - Posted: 3/11/2025
Thank you again, Izumi. We appreciate the kind words and welcome you back with open arms.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 3/12/2025
Rating 5
It was such a wonderful experience for me to stay at this house with my friends. The host is so kind and listened to our needs and welcome us. The house is gorgeous and so ZEN. it is very spacious and our retreat was such a great success! I have already booked this place for my next gathering. This is a hidden gem yet close to Leucadia fancy restaurants. I highly recommend this house for those who wants to stay with spacious zen house.
Anonymous - Posted: 1/31/2025
You are the dream guest, Izumi, and are welcomed back anytime with open arms.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 2/1/2025
Rating 5
Incredibly spacious and amazing home! Perfect for families, ample space for kids. Love the extra living room that has a glass door, we called it the kid zen den ❤️
Anonymous - Posted: 1/8/2025
Thank you for allowing us to host you.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 1/8/2025
Rating 5
The house is well maintained and beautiful. Very serene surroundings and environment. The kitchen was well equipped with all the tools I needed to prepare a proper Christmas dinner for our family. I highly recommend this spot.
Anonymous - Posted: 12/27/2024
What a kind and generous review!!!! We loved hosting you, and would happily welcome you back anytime. Thank you for staying with us.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 12/28/2024
Rating 4
Home is spacious & very clean. Room to spread out & a big dining room for large meals. Beds are comfortable! All BDRs are downstairs & one requires navigation of a labyrinth to find. Slight smell of mildew in lower level (but not upper) that we conquered with a room spray. Beautiful outdoor space, including a funky upper deck (spiral staircase so not for the very young or old) with ocean views. Note: we first booked a different AirBnb but were offered this one when the other home was sold. AirBnB considers the move an upgrade but tbh it is probably not a home we would choose again. Host was great though! Our stay got off to a rough start because supplies were missing (no oven mitts or dish towels in the kitchen and the corkscrew was MIA). The oven was also broken. GWCO went above and beyond & delivered us supplies promptly. They also sent over games — I was very impressed by their follow-up. So while the home wasn't a great fit for us, I would happily book with GWCO again!
Anonymous - Posted: 12/2/2024
Rating 5
This Airbnb home was a truly amazing place to stay at -- especially suited to extended families or small groups of friends. The home has a very spacious common area and the bedrooms were also very good sized. The home is perfect for indoor-outdoor living, with plenty of natural lighting, and patios or balconies on all sides of the common space and off the bedrooms. The decor, furniture and fixtures are of superior taste and quality. The location is perfect for exploring the San Diego county beach communities, the city and beyond. I highly recommend this home!
Anonymous - Posted: 11/28/2024
Thank you, Paul, for the lovely review. We enjoyed hosting your group and hope that you will become return guests, you were all wonderful.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 11/29/2024
Rating 5
Spectacular property. Beautiful, spacious interior and gorgeous landscaping. Would rent again in a heartbeat. Loved it!!
Anonymous - Posted: 11/5/2024
Thank you for that very kind review, Tom. You were incredibly respectful guests and we would gladly welcome you back anytime.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 11/7/2024
Rating 5
We enjoyed everything, thank you!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/20/2024
Thank you for allowing us to host you, Jackie. We hope you had wonderful time and that you will be a return guest.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 10/21/2024
Rating 5
This is a lovely place to stay. Great outdoor spaces, including a meditation garden with fountain and a balcony for two. Generously sized bedrooms with comfy beds, large living room area that was a great conversation spot, and very well-equipped kitchen. A lot more room than we needed for five adults, but the extra space was appreciated. Host was very responsive, gave us some good ideas for restaurants and beaches. The mile walk to the beach is accurate and a pleasant trip. Definitely a great Encinitas house and location.
Diane D. - Posted:
Rating 5
Perfect for our group (8), plenty of space for everyone. Kitchen was very well stocked with dishes and cooking equipment. Everything was very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Dave T. - Posted:
Rating 5
Host was very communicative and accommodating. Enjoyed the outdoor areas. Peaceful.
Vera M. - Posted:
Rating 5
The patios, seating areas, and existing vegetation made the outdoor areas very pleasant and relaxing.
Gary G. - Posted:
Rating 5
Very private home. 10 minutes to Cardiff State beach. 5 minutes to The Taco Stand. Very clean. All bedrooms on first floor. Big open upstairs with nice kitchen. Nice deck area.
Craig J. - Posted:
Rating 5
Very spacious with lovely patio areas. Comfortable beds and furnishings. Quiet neighborhood. More than enough room for our group of 7 adults. House is best suited for two sets of adults in the master suites with children in the bedrooms sharing the Jack and Jill bath. One of those bedrooms had no place to hang clothes in the closet, only shelves, and no bedside tables and lamps We also would have liked a few more towel racks in the bathrooms. WiFi didn’t reach the two back bedroom suites though fine in other rooms of the house. Dishwasher worked but isn’t properly secured under the counter.
Lucy H. - Posted:
Rating 4
Our family of 3 stayed for ECNL Playoffs and invited another player and her mother to stay with us. The house was much larger than we expected and had several pleasant patios. It was very quiet and had spaces for everyone to relax. The bedrooms are all downstairs but the entire first floor smelled of mildew. We weren't sure if the mildew smell emanated from the washing machine or something in the housekeeping closet. There were dehumidifying things around the first floor, so perhaps this is an ongoing issue in a house of a coastal town. The master bedroom memory foam mattress was too soft and sagged on one side. Upstairs seemed more updated and didn't smell of mildew, though not all the stove burners worked at the same time. We ended up ordering take out and going out to eat due to the stove. The contact person was responsive but there wasn't anything to be done during our 3 night stay. If the mildew odor issue was addressed, we would definitely stay again.
Young Mee C. - Posted:
Rating 5
We really enjoyed our stay The house was well equipped and located near the Beach as well as neighboring towns.
Lynda G. - Posted:
Rating 5
Was very pleasantly surprised with the neighborhood and the home, which is perfect for a family gathering of three generations like ours on the occasion of a promotion to HS of one of our grandchildren. The neighborhood vibe is so much like ours in a seaside community in Santa Cruz County. We loved the crow’s nest, oversized bedrooms, open kitchen, oversized living area and the privacy afforded by trees/shrubs bordering the property. Will return as often as we can. Customer service was impeccable. Thanks for a memorable stay!!!
Ted B. - Posted:
Rating 5
Amazing indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining. The bedrooms are very comfortable as well.
Pat O. - Posted:
Rating 5
Great home. Quiet and restful after a day at the beach.
David P. - Posted:
Rating 5
We spent a fabulous week at this spacious and wonderful home! The house is just like it's advertised. The town of Encinitas is so cute and it's just a few shorts minutes to the beach. The house is well stocked, so it makes making meals at home so much easier. And they had beach accessories available as well. One big take away I hope they do, is the house is in desperate need of hooks in all the bathrooms. Since the house is so close to the beach, the rooms can feel damp, which doesn't help in drying towels after showering, so it was a bit frustrating when there was no place to hang anything - from hand towels to larger hooks for the larger bath towels. A cheap fix for a huge improvement. But, we would definitely rent this house again. We had the best time!
Jennifer L. - Posted:
Rating 5
Property was clean and expectations were clear and minimal. Keeping this on our list to stay again - we fell in love with Encinitas and this property gave us the space to do so.
Stephanie M. - Posted:
Rating 5
Great location near fwy, golf courses and of course great weather
Gerald Y. - Posted:
Rating 5
We rented this home while attending a large family gathering. It was a great place to relax in and offered spaces for those who had to work online while there. It was also a lovely space in which to host extended family.
Patricia C. - Posted:
Swipe Swipe for More Reviews