Nestled in the heart of Encinitas Historical District, The PBC offers a serene retreat within a lush tropical palm grove. This spacious beach house features imported Indonesian furniture, high open-beam vaulted ceilings, and modern amenities that make you feel like you're on your own private island. Unwind by the outdoor fireplace or soak in the TIKI-TUB hot tub for an ultimate relaxation experience.
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m
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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!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot 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
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
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 sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking 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)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
See Welcome Guide for Additional Detail
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Futon, Sofa. or Air Mattress. w linens
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 Registration Number RNTL-000167-2013
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Downtown Encinitas, a neighbourhood in Encinitas, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Encinitas travel guide
Is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Tropical Palms Plantation Beach Cottage - Historic Encinitas Walking District located?
Located in Downtown Encinitas, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Self Realization Fellowship, San Elijo State Beach and Swamis Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Moonlight State Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Really nice--and comfortable house. Kitchen has everything needed for cooking. Nice fireplaces (inside and out) and a cool small hot tub.And great to meet the caretaker--Juan the black lab!
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...
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!
This was our second time to stay at Eric’s Palm tree oasis. We are so comfortable there, feel so relaxed, and love the vibe. I made sure to use the patios more this time. At night, we lit the awesome fireplace in the living room. He made some nice updates with the surround sound and ambiance.
My husband and I vacation on Encinitas often and this was our first stay at Eric’s place. We loved it and plan to return! Well appointed and cozy! We didn’t need to bring anything and the place was very comfortable and clean. Eric was very responsive to any questions we had and told us he has plans this year to add a few more features to the home. This “bungalow” is a perfect space for a couple.Thank you so much!
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!!
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.
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!!!
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!
This was a 10/10! Honestly, the cleanest and most well equipped rental I’ve been to. The hosts are wonderful. They were accommodating and very communicative. The house was amazing. Perfect location, walkable to the beach and main strip. The space itself is beautiful! Bright and airy. Very comfortable bed, nice bathroom. The kitchen is stocked for serious cooking, there are plenty of towels, bathrobes, beach gear and extra blankets. And of course the outdoor space was incredible. We traveled with our baby and loved being able to have outdoor space to relax after her early bedtime. Highly recommend. We’ll be back and hope to use the tiki hot tub next 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
Missy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joseph J.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
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.
We had a perfect stay. The house is very well appointed, well-maintained and included every amenity that you would hope for. Owner communicated very well.
Property management lives nearby and are nice and communicative. Place has a lot of charm and is plenty of space for 2, even the kitchenware is top quality. Location is hard to beat in Encinitas, walkable to restaurants and the beach and between the 5 and 101 but not too close to either. Would book again
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.
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!
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!
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.