Title: An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! Family-friendly guesthouse with water park and outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! ![Outdoor pool - An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! (Encinitas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95356000/95355923/w874h683x75y0-fc4520ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! (Encinitas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95356000/95355923/9bccd2a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! (Encinitas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95356000/95355923/w905h683x59y0-0e1b8717.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! (Encinitas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95356000/95355923/w4000h2662x0y0-eda5a9de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! (Encinitas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95356000/95355923/aa12fb27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of a water park, a garden and a playground at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything!. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym - Parking available £236 includes taxes & fees 9 Feb - 10 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=95355923&PinnedHotelID=95355923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=95355923&PinnedHotelID=95355923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=95355923&PinnedHotelID=95355923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=95355923&PinnedHotelID=95355923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - 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[Visit our Encinitas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Encinitas.dx7846) [View more Guest houses in Encinitas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Encinitas-Guest-Houses.d7846-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.068863,-117.30405&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oszhEh%7D%7DjU%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FSBQ%40Q%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQBSBODQBODSDODQDQDOFODQFODQFOFOHOFOFMHOFMHOFOHMHMJMHMHOHKJMHKJMJKJMJKJIJKJKJILKJILKLGJILILILGLGLILELGLGNGLELGLENELCNELCNENCLCNCNANCLANCNAL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNBLBNDNBLDNBLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLDLHLFLFJHLHLHLFJJLHJJJJLHJJJHJJJLHJJLJJHLJLHLHLHLHLHLHNFNHLFNHLFNFNFNFNDPFNFPDNFNDPDPBNDRDNBPDNBRBPBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FPAPARAPARCPAPAPCPCPCPCRCPENCPEPEPCNEPEPGNEPGNGNEPGNGNGNGNILGNINGLINILILILILILKLILKLKJIJKLKJKHKJMJKJKHMHKJMFMJMFKHMFMFMHMFODMFMFMDOFMDMDOBMDODOBMBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMCOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGMGMIMGKKMGMKKIMIKKKKKKKIKKKKKMKKIMKMIKIOIMKMIMIMGOIMGOIOGMGOIOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEOEQCQEQCOCQCSCQCQCQCQAQAQASCQ%3FSAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Tsczv5jkyCDe0unmcqyB_bLqqEs=) Encinitas, CA ### What's nearby - ![Switchback trail to the sea. 3.28.2015](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7846/3bac51f1-1a55-4a18-b39d-389a9e116129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beacon Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Switchback trail to the sea. 3.28.2015](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7846/3bac51f1-1a55-4a18-b39d-389a9e116129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Leucadia State Beach 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Taken from the rock jetty at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad CA. in the distance is the coast of North County.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/2626c40b-8a6d-4779-b19e-5b2f8b146032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) South Ponto Beach 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![Legoland California which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051767/e8ee4e26-debc-473f-9e79-468416afdb00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) LEGOLAND® California 7 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Grandview Surf Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Carlsbad Poinsettia Station 13 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Cancun Mexican and Seafood 2 min drive - Starbucks 18 min walk - Juanitas Taco Shop 2 min drive - Agave Birriera 17 min walk - Buona Forchetta Encinitas 3 min drive ## About this property ### An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! Family-friendly guest house near LEGOLAND® California Take advantage of a water park, a garden and a playground at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything!. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Other perks at this guest house include: - An outdoor pool - Games, outdoor furniture and books - Water sports equipment, secured bike storage and barbecues - Beach towels Room features All guest rooms at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! boast comforts, such as private pools and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. 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Hang shower towels on the rack across from the shower. Tidy as much as possible and take all trash/recycles to the bins outside by the gate. Please clean the BBQ if you used it. Everything else we'll detail clean. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Plz, no amplified music or parties. Thx for being considerate w/ noise levels, as neighbors are just over the wall. Quiet time after 10 pm outside. ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 4 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 This property uses solar energy Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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-013573-2020 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Does An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything!? ### Is An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything!? ### What time is check-in at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything!? ### What time is check-out at An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything!? ### Where is An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" * Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## An Encinitas Gem "The Leucadia Beach Grotto" \* Pet-Friendly Steps 2 Everything! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### MIchael L. 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great spot, great property. ##### MIchael L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location!!! We and our pup had a great stay. Now we’re looking for reasons to go back so we have more time to explore the neighborhoods, food options and the beaches. Very private and quiet. ##### Rebecca M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney B. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Wonder I had a really lovely time. I felt safe, and loved the pool so much. Would book again! ##### Whitney B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sushane R. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway My partner and I stayed for two nights with our two dogs. We were able to enjoy the whole property and loved that the pool was completely private. It was the perfect little getaway to celebrate our anniversary. We also appreciated that Jason and Denise were very communicative. Would highly recommend this property! ##### Sushane R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family visit Our host was very accommodating. We had an issue with some rain and they came within a half hour to address the problem. Check in and check out was easy. Place was clean and met our needs. ##### Nancy M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott S. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short and Sweet Stayed for a few days early November. Easy to find in quiet neighborhood and nearby beach access as well as great places to eat. Property and living area are super clean and provides much privacy. Two thumbs up for extra comfy bed!! ##### Scott S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol r. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super clean and pet friendly This place is fantastic! It’s in a safe neighborhood, close to the beach, pet friendly, very comfortable, fairly priced, and exceptionally clean. What more could you want? We stayed over a month with a dog and cat and loved every minute of it. Thanks Jason and Denise for sharing this wonderful home with us! ##### carol r. Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian T. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant! The place was extremely clean and approachable. having our own pool and space was amazing. The walk to the beach is a little longer than expected. However, it was great to get a lot of walking in the warm weather. Thank you Jason! Great Job! ##### Christian T. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danica W. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Convenient Location We had an good experience staying at this property. The property was very clean, exactly as described, and met our expectations. The neighborhood is walkable and is a quick drive to restaurants and shops. Jason provided a water bowl and a cushion for our dog, which was very thoughtful, and there is a small turf area for dog potty breaks. The owner was incredibly responsive and provided clear instructions for self-check-in and checkout, which made the process stress-free. I recommend this place to anyone traveling with pets or looking for a clean and convenient vacation rental! ##### Danica W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark O. 6 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was so helpful and accommodating.Jason provided us with great information about local restaurants and stores. He also responded very quickly to all messages answering all questions. The house and outdoor pool area was very quiet and relaxing. A true oasis. ##### Mark O. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas P. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach retreat Great place and very accommodating. ##### Thomas P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa H. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect beach getaway with our Labrador retriever. The Grotto had everything we needed and Jason the host was very welcoming and responsive. It was close to all kinds of restaurants and within a short drive of dog beach in Del Mar. The weather was exactly what we were looking for, an escape from the Arizona heat. We will definitely rebook this one. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/712c2c14-619e-4e15-9cfc-12be257a5b61-1752268477608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0260a44c-18e5-4a7c-ad99-b782a0147389-1752268484123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Teresa H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori and Curt B. 19 Sept 2025 ##### Lori and Curt B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey A. 25 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Corey A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ---