Title: Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) Entire home # Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. Cottage in San Marcos with kitchen ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99110000/99102800/99102708/a5c77e15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99110000/99102800/99102708/c59d6055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99110000/99102800/99102708/w1280h852x0y1-5e32f45e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99110000/99102800/99102708/b4b7dcd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99110000/99102800/99102708/w1279h853x1y1-785801bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched atop tranquil Lake San Marcos, this 2-bedroom guest house boasts 811 sqft of space and offers breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy a spacious full-sized kitchen with quartz countertops, an induction stove top, and stainless-steel appliances; unwind in the resort-style bathroom or on the extra-large patio. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Hot tub - Pool - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. This brand-new, stunning, fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1 bath detached home boasts 811 sqft of space with 9-foot ceilings. Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, it offers both privacy and breathtaking panoramic views. Whether you're in need of short-term or long-term accommodation (1-6 months), this guest house is an ideal choice. Are you relocating, working on a contract in San Diego, or seeking refuge from extreme weather conditions? Look no further. The unit features a spacious full-sized kitchen complete with a beautiful quartz countertop and a convenient kitchen island/bar. All stainless-steel appliances, including an induction stove top, full-size dishwasher, and fridge, are at your disposal. The generously sized living area is bathed in natural light throughout the day, offering picturesque mountain and city views through numerous windows. It's furnished for your comfort, whether you're watching TV, dining, or relaxing after preparing a meal. Plenty of storage cabinets are available for your convenience. The resort-style bathroom is a highlight, featuring a glamorous shower, dual vanity sinks with a quartz countertop, a full-sized LG washer and dryer unit, ample cabinets, and storage space. The primary bedroom is equipped with a cozy queen-size bed, storage drawers, a spacious closet with organizers, and direct access to the large bathroom. The second bedroom boasts a versatile Murphy bed with a pull-down desk, view-encompassing windows, and another well-organized closet, making it perfect for use as an office. Step out onto the extra-large patio and relish the outdoor living space. It's ideal for dining, enjoying your morning coffee, meditation, or witnessing the sunrise over the mountains. The dwelling is thoughtfully designed for privacy from the main home, with a separate secure entrance and a convenient driveway leading to the front door. This guest house comes fully equipped with Wi-Fi, Smart TV, split system heating, and air conditioning in each room. Utilities, including sewer, water, and electricity, are included. You'll also have the option to indulge in the amenities offered by Lake San Marcos Resort, including tennis, pickleball, swimming (adult pool/family pool), and billiards. Enjoy discounts at the on-site restaurants and take advantage of fishing, boating, paddling, and kayaking opportunities. The community also features the Amalfi Restaurant, Dockside bar, a marina, and two golf courses, ensuring summer and holiday festivities, as well as year-round opportunities for leisurely walks and hikes. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping centers, freeways, beaches, colleges, and hospitals, this property is only 7 miles from the coast in a straight line. San Marcos serves as the hub of North County San Diego and is a mere 40-minute drive from Downtown San Diego. This is resort-style living at its finest! Please note that pets, smoking (including vapes), and 420 are not permitted. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119110000/119109900/119109898/f3e09334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil 3-bedroom Lakefront Retreat with Private Dock in Lake San Marcos San Marcos - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=119109898&PinnedHotelID=119109898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25180000/25176300/25176278/25a34769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio Vista - Sea view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 214 reviews £157 includes taxes & fees 4 Dec - 5 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=25176278&PinnedHotelID=25176278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106530000/106529800/106529766/c19783b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### O'Side Playa Beach Bungalow home Vacation Studio 1 mile east of Oceanside Pier East Side Capistrano - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 11 reviews £182 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=106529766&PinnedHotelID=106529766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107610000/107603000/107602908/w1023h683x1y0-ee934926.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Melrose 2BR. 6 beds. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.119576,-117.188614&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mpdiExkgjU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40QBQBQ%40QBSBQDQBODQBSDODQDODQDOFQDOFODQFOFOFOHOFMFQHOHKFOHOHMHMHMJMHMJKHMJMJKJKJKHKLIJKJKLIJILKJILILGLILGJILGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLENELANENCLANCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFJHLFLHLFLHJHLJJHLHJJJJLHHJJJJJJLJJHLJJHLJLHLHLHLHNFNHLHNFNFLHNFNFNFNDPFNDNFPDNDPDNDPDNBRDPBNDPBPBR%40PBPBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAR%3FPAP%3FRAPAPAPCPARCPCPAPCPCPERCNEPCPEPEPENEPENGNEPGNEPGNGNGNINGLGNILINGNILILINILKLIJKLIJKJKLKJKLIJMHKJKHMJKHMHKJMFMHMHMFKHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDOBMDOBMBOBODM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAOCMAOEOCMCOCMEOCMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGKIMGMIMIMGKKMIKIMKKIKKMIIKKMKKKKKMIKKMIKKMIMIOIMIMGOIMIMGQGMIOGOGOGOEQGOEQGOEOEQEOEQEQCQEQCOESCQCQAQCQCQASCQAQAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4WpUb3-qmpACV6oaYsBrYfRIA9Y=) San Marcos, CA #### What's nearby - California State University San Marcos - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles - La Costa Golf Courses - North and South - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles - LEGOLAND® California - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles - Aviara Golf Club - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles #### Getting around - Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 25 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬5 min drive - ‪Amalfi Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Brickman’s Restaurant & Bar - ‬20 min walk - ‪Cocina Del Charro - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Perched atop the tranquil Lake San Marcos, Private and panoramic Views. located? > Situated in San Marcos, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from St. Mark Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake San Marcos Executive Course and California State University San Marcos. Palomar College is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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