*NEW* A/C | King Master | 3-Blocks to Beach in Cardiff Village

WALK TO BEACH | HEART OUR LISTING | MOONRISE COTTAGE |
- 3 Bed/2 Bath
- King Master with En-Suite Bathroom
- 3 blocks from Beach and Shops
- Fire Pit and BBQ
- Enclosed Front Yard
- Off-street 240V EV Parking

Moonrise Cottage is family owned and operated. We love Cardiff and the surrounding North County area where we have lived for 20+ years.

We pride ourselves on maintaining an impeccable space, and are all about redefining your short-term rental experience. Our mission is to provide you with an unforgettable beach town getaway where you can soak up the salt air, kick back, and make memories.

Please ask us for local recommendations or to contact us for assistance during your stay. We love sharing about our beloved neighborhoods and live nearby the property in case you need us during your stay. Shopping, spas, hiking, attractions and restaurants - we know them all.

We also have amazing contacts in our community including:
- Local photographer to capture your holiday card
- Private yoga with a local guru
- Our amazing real estate agent

Cardiff-by-the-Sea is a destination neighborhood. Moonrise Cottage is 3 blocks to Cardiff Reef beach access and "The Village" shops. The Village has many dining options, ranging from casual beachside taco shops to gourmet fare, plus several breweries and bars. Check out our local guidebook.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to surfing spots: Swamis (2 miles), Pipes (1 mile), and Cardiff Reef (0.5 miles). Scenic walking trails in nearby San Elijo Lagoon (dog-friendly and ten-minute walk to trailhead), kid-friendly neighborhood park (Glen Park is three blocks away) plus a lovely twenty-minute neighborhood walk to world class Encinitas Community Park (sport courts, top-rated skatepark, playgrounds and large off-leash dog park).

For community excursions, we love Torrey Pines trails, San Diego Botanical Gardens (3 miles), Moonlight Beach (3 miles) and Swami's Gardens (2 miles) plus downtown Encinitas and Solana Beach for their unique range of shops and restaurants. Legoland is a short drive (20 mins), and the greater San Diego area (30 miles) offers attractions such as San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and numerous museums, all within a short drive. The Midway, the Trolley Tour, and Old Town are our favorite day trips.

QUIET HOURS
Moonrise Cottage is located in a vibrant but also a residential neighborhood. The City of Encinitas, where Cardiff-by-the-Sea resides, implements quiet hours from 10pm-8am daily (typically it is very quiet by nightfall on weekdays). We strictly enforce via decibel monitors (Minut).

Guests have exclusive use and access to the entire single family home and private front yard, including the chef's kitchen, double washer and dryer, and high-quality mattresses dressed in 100% organic Parachute linens. Enjoy organic toiletries and both blackout curtains and shades for restful sleep. The home is equipped with a full chef's kitchen, air conditioning, and luxurious furnishings throughout.

NOTE: Sunset House is directly behind Moonrise Cottage, another short-term rental that we own and operate. Sunset House has an access path to street next to Moonrise Cottage - and Moonrise Cottage's Master Bedroom window faces to this walkway. We've installed window sheers to ensure privacy and allow sun to filter into the room. Please see drone images in listing and let us know if you have any questions on the walkway! If you are looking to rent both locations, please search for "Sun + Moon" and if available, you will see our 6 Bedroom listing of the combined property.

Booking Now for Our Endless Summer.
Wake up to salt air, wander down the street for coffee, and forget what day it is. This is a place for barefoot mornings, sandy toes, and sunset strolls home. Take in the sunshine from the garden, pile onto the couch for movie night, or gather around the fire pit for quiet chats in our peaceful neighborhood. We’ve stocked it like we’d want it—boogie boards to board games, beach chairs to blackout curtains. Stay a while. Make it yours.

Guests love the spotless space, curated decor, and top-tier amenities—details that make all the difference once you arrive.

UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Heart of 'Walking District' Cardiff
- Large Front Yard (600+ sq. ft.)
- Private Driveway (1 car)
- 240V - EV Charging
- HVAC (rare amenity in area)
- Hot Outdoor Rain Shower
- Brooklyn Bedding mattresses
- Parachute organic 100% cotton linens
- Crate and Barrel and West Elm furnishings
- Curated board games and puzzles
- Locally Family-Owned and Operated
- Family-friendly amenities (Pack n Play, High Chair, Toys)

ENCLOSED PRIVATE FRONT YARD:
- Designer garden with gas fire-pit
- New (2025) electric smoker/bbq and grilling tools
- Hot outdoor shower for post-beach rinse

DINING
- Dinette in Living Room seating for 2
- Island seating for 4
- Outdoor Dining Table seating for 6

KITCHEN
- Garden views
- All New Appliances (2025)
- Induction Stove
- Highchair

HALLWAY NOOK
- Narrow Table (Make shift desk)
- Ample lighting
- Arm chair

LIVING ROOM
- West Elm comfortable couch (3)
- Oversized, West Elm wingback chair (1)
- CB2 Dinette Table and Chairs (2)
- 55" Samsung Smart TV (2026)

MOONRISE MASTER BEDROOM:
- King Brooklyn Bedding mattress and Parachute linens
- Ground-level
- 42" Smart TV
- Blackout curtains and shade
- En-suite Full-Bathroom with walk-in shower
- Dimmable lights and ceiling fan
- Photo (Dark Green Blanket with Circle Art)

DEAR OCEAN BEDROOM
- Queen Brooklyn Bedding Mattress with Parachute Linens
- Small desk (when paired with dinette chair from living room)
- Ground-level
- 42" Smart TV
- Blackout curtains and blackout shades (double layer)
- Dimmable lights and ceiling fan
- Photo (Dark Blue Blanket with Dear Ocean Art)

CARDIFF REEF BEDROOM
- Bunk Beds (Full/Full) Brooklyn Bedding Mattress with Parachute Linens
- Ground-level
- Blackout curtains and blackout shade (double)
- Dimmable lights and ceiling fan
- Mini-split AC/Heat
- No TV but stocked with toy in bunk bed drawers
- Photo (Bunk with Light Blue Blankets and Cardiff Reef Art)

FAMILY STAY NOTES:
- Board games and puzzles for all ages
- Toys for Preschoolers
- Highchair, Pack-N-Play, and Baby Bathtub (Please request one week ahead of stay)
- Boogie Boards
- Beach Chairs (4)
- Beach Towels (6) and Over-sized Beach Blanket (1)
- Mid-sized, Beach Cooler Bag (2)
- Additional 7th Guest for families (with approval and additional fee)

MAX OCCUPANCY
This home has a max occupancy of 7. Our typical guests are families (or friends) of 4-5 people; 2 couples; or a single couple with their well-behaved dog.

We also own and operate the neighboring property, Sunset House - a three bedroom/two + half bath (King, Queen, Queen) two-story home with a private enclosed backyard. Moonrise Cottage was fully renovated into 2025. We look forward to hosting you and your extended family or friends. It features a beautiful electric fireplace in the living room and a stunning front yard fire pit and exterior dining for six.

Questions? Please reach out and we'll respond quickly so you can make a great decision.

LUGGAGE DROP OFF
Our team needs this time to prepare the home uninterrupted. Please contact us if you are arriving by Uber and require temporary storage.

BOOKING RULES
Can I book on behalf of a friend, family member, or co-worker?
No. Third party bookings are prohibited. Please have the person who is staying book themselves.

San Diego Airport: 25 miles
Cardiff Village: .2 miles (3 blocks)
Beach Access: .3 miles (3 blocks)
Downtown Encinitas: less than 2 miles
Downtown Solana Beach: 2 miles

WALKABILITY
- Cardiff Village Restaurants, Shops and Market (7 mins)
- Cardiff Beach (14 mins) - 3 blocks to access
- Glen Park (9 mins) - great playground for young kids
- San Elijo Lagoon (15 mins) - Nature Center for kids and dog-friendly
- Encinitas Community Park (20 mins) - great playground and sport parks
- Swamis Beach (25 mins)
- Downtown Encinitas (35 mins) (2 miles)

DRIVE TIMES TO ATTRACTIONS
- Downtown Encinitas 101 (10 mins)
- Moonlight State Beach (10 mins)
- Annie's Canyon (10 mins)
- San Diego Botanic (10 mins)
- Solana Beach Cedros Shopping (10 mins)
- Fletcher Cove (10 mins)
- Dog Beach (off-leash beach) (15 mins)
- Del Mar Race Track (15 mins)
- Pelly's Mini Golf (15 mins)
- Encinitas Ranch Golf (15 mins)
- Torrey Pines Hiking and Golf (20 mins)
- Legoland (20 mins)
- La Jolla Beaches (30 mins)
- Sea World (30 mins)
- Mission Bay (30 mins)
- Old Town San Diego (30 mins)
- San Diego Zoo (35 mins)
- Wild Animal Park (45 mins)
- Temecula Wineries (60 mins)
- Disneyland (65 mins)

ARRIVAL NOTES
- Single-car driveway parking accessed on Montgomery, clearly marked on home
- Request driver drop off on Montgomery Avenue

AIRPORTS
- San Diego Airport (30 mins)
- Carlsbad Airport (20 mins)
- Santa Ana Airport (65 mins)
- Ontario Airport (1.5hrs)
- Los Angeles (LAX) (2 hrs)

DRIVING (estimated drive times)
- Riverside (1.5hrs) 80 mi
- Los Angeles (1.5-2hrs) 90 mi
- Santa Barbara (3 hrs) 190 mi
- Las Vegas (4.5 hrs) 315 mi
- Phoenix (5.5 hrs) 375 mi
- Tucson (6.5 hrs) 425 mi
- Sacramento (7 hrs) 480 mi
- San Fran (7.5 hrs) 485 mi

TRAIN
Coaster and Amtrak stop within 2 miles of Moonrise Cottage (check Encinitas and Solana Beach station times).