Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake San Marcos

This home was beautiful! Plenty of space for the seven of us for our girls' trip. Helen was an excellent host. She was very responsive to any questions we had. The property was well-stocked with towels and linen, and had a washer and dryer in case you needed to do laundry. The backyard is beautiful. Extremely flexible check-in/check-out options. I would definitely stay again.

Three Oaks was a lovely getaway! It was nice being a bit outside of town, very quiet & peaceful. The host was friendly, attentive & very welcoming. The bed was comfortable, something I have a problem with at most hotels I stay in. Will definitely come back on future visits to the area!

This Airbnb is exceptional-it’s extremely clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen is nicely appointed. We loved the hot tub & lush vegetation that surrounds the house. Hope to stay here again for our next Carlsbad trip!

You enter the house, a little uncertain. From the outside, a little underwhelming. You pass through the cosy living room, still a little underwhelming. And THEN, WOW. The pool area, the tennis court, the Vista to the west, the mountains...spectacular, breathtaking, everything as advertised and more. Back in the house, you find a very well stocked kitchen, extremely comfortable bedrooms, a unique "guesthouse" for the Seniors (in our case), and above all...everything in working order. Absolutely no issues! Bravo to our great landlord, who was a super communicator. Overall: our family of 12, across 3 generations, found wonderful places to be together as well as to disperse. A great time was had by all in this Vista Villa wonder!

Our stay at Meaghan and Dereks was absolutely amazing. It felt like a cozy little home in the middle of nature. We enjoyed exploring the beautiful landscape, hearing the birds, beautiful retreat away from the busy city life. Meaghan and Derek were very friendly and communicative making it easy to find the home and enjoy our time there.

Such a nice place in a quiet area. Plenty to do within a reasonable distance. Close shops, restaurants and the beach was easy to get to

I was amazed at the ample space and amenities available in this Airbnb! It was a beautiful, clean, and spacious area for my children and their children to be together while awaiting my youngest son’s wedding. Many lovely memories were made here!! Very gracious hostess as well!!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home. It’s hard to find beach houses this close to the ocean that are both comfortable and stylish and clean, but this certainly fit the bill. We adored the lush back yard, appreciated the extra towels and beach gear, and thought the beds were super comfy. There is a tenant upstairs (as noted in the listing) but it wasn’t a big issue for us. Parking is a BIT tricky due to the busy-ish road the home is on, but free and easy enough to fit two cars. And it really is steps to the beach! Can’t recommend this house enough.

Staying at Nancy's place was a fantastic experience for my family, a family of four including two children. The house is beautiful and Nancy was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The kitchen is very well equipped, the front and back yards are lovely to sit in. The only difficulty we encountered was that we didn't have longer to stay! We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.

Wonderful home and lovely amenities/views! We found everything comfortable and totally enjoyable too.

The home was perfect! It is very well supplied and very walkable to the beach. The house was clean and comfortable for 6 adults. We enjoyed playing the board games at night. Definitely would stay here again next time visiting Carlsbad.

This place was amazing! I stayed here with my family, which included two dogs, and it was perfect! The house and yard were great for my family and pets, and the neighborhood is quiet and private. It was also close to many great restaurants and things to do. Isabelle was a great host! She left us a personalized message, cookies, snacks, and drinks for our check in and was extremely nice and responsive when we had questions. She also had some great recommendations for food and places to see nearby. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone, especially if you are looking for a family and pet friendly location close to many great spots in San Diego. I hope I get to come back to the area and stay here again in the future.

My family and I love Ocean Beach and I would highly recommend this place and we plan to stay again. The outdoor shower in the back is a great feature of you’re coming from the beach and need to rinse off before going inside. The place is amazing and extremely spacious.

Great location and space for a weekend in San Diego! Aaron was super quick to respond and the check-in was very easy.

Olga's house is beautiful and in a great San Diego neighborhood! She is also a warm and friendly host, always making sure we had everything we needed. We definitely recommend Olga's house when visiting San Diego.

The elephant in the room is the train. Let’s get that out of the way. You’re not going to stay anywhere close to the beaches or all the restaurants and shops available to you off the 101 in Encinitas and not deal with the train noise. With that aside, Lance’s place was the perfect little cottage for our long weekend. My wife and two teenage daughters had plenty of space available to us. The kitchen was well appointed. There is a washer and dryer outside in a shed attached to the house with easy access. I saw someone’s comment on another review of this place, and they said that having the washer and dryer outside was inconvenient in the event that it rains. 😏 I guess they’ve never been to Southern California before. Anyway, awesome fenced-in front yard with chairs, plenty of space for two vehicles in the driveway. Ultimately the access to all the shops restaurants and the beach was the driver and we scored with what the house had to offer. Will stay again.

We are so grateful to have been able to stay at Gwynn's place, it is so peaceful and lovely. Like a secret garden getaway. We loved all the small touches, and beauty of the space. Gwynn made us feel very welcome and comfortable! The pool is amazing and the outdoor spaces are delightful. Can't wait to stay here again.

Our stay exceeded our expectations. Many toys for kids....lots of pillows, blankets and towels. Host always answered our questions right away. Kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. No complaints. Pool and hot tub were excellent.

We had a wonderful stay. The location was fantastic. We enjoyed the gardens, fruit from the trees, hanging out on the private patio which you can do even when it rains since it was covered. Was fun to watch TV outside on the patio, something I can't do this time of year back home. We also enjoyed cooking some kabob's we bought at a near by grocery and grilling them pool side. Everything was so clean and welcoming. Kitchen had everything we needed. Would definitely suggest and would return again if in the area. If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax and unwind this is the place for you. All the stars, and then some.

Nima’s Airbnb is an absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the tranquility and beauty of the space. The home is impeccably clean, thoughtfully designed, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. The serene atmosphere made it feel like a true retreat, and every detail reflected care and consideration. Whether we were lounging in the cozy living space or enjoying the peaceful surroundings, it was clear that Nima has created something truly special. Nima himself is an exceptional host—responsive, thoughtful, and committed to ensuring a flawless experience. We’re already looking forward to our next stay and can’t recommend this place enough to anyone seeking a perfect getaway. Thank you, Nima, for sharing your beautiful space with us!

Our stay was fantastic -- the home had everything we needed for our family of four (baby+toddler), and the pool/beach/hot tub were fantastic. We were able to travel to Legoland, San Diego, and nearby beaches very easily. The people around the community were also extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely return and stay here in the future!

This house was a great spot for our family and friends! The living space was very spacious and the kids loved the pool! Convenient location to get around and enjoy all San Diego has to offer. Jesse was quick to respond and clarify any questions we had!

Wonderful home! Nick's place is very bright, open, spacious and quiet. Great location and very comfortable. Nick was an incredible host and we already plan on being back to stay again!

Love our stay atTiggs home. Was amazing dogs got to swim. We walked to the beach rode by to pickle ball all around great trip.