A Short Term Rental in Lake San Marcos, San Diego County

The Modern Escape

Modern Escape: Walk to Lake, Golf, Dining, Resort

San Marcos, CA, United States

6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

The Modern Escape in Lake San Marcos is perfect for family vacations, golf trips, surf trips, legoland, wedding stays and remote work. Enjoy this luxury home all to yourself with stunning mountain views. Walkable to the lake, restaurants, golf and the amenity-rich Lakehouse Lodge. Centrally located within 15 minutes of SD beaches, 4 golf courses, hikes, award-winning spa, Legoland and Carlsbad. Professionally designed and fully-stocked, this stay will check all your boxes for the perfect trip!

Good to know

**Book here direct and save on fees. Or book through Airbnb: airbnb.com/h/lakesanmarcos 🏠The Property 3 bed, 2 bath private home with designer remodeled kitchen, bath and open floor plan. Outfitted with luxury beds, fully stocked kitchen, work desk, TVs throughout and outside patio and grill overlooking the mountains. Includes coffee, dishwasher, stove, microwave, washer/dryer, heat, a/c, wifi, beach chairs, and more. The master bedroom has a king bed, 2nd bedroom has a queen bed, and 3rd bedroom/den has a twin trundle bed with another pull out twin bed below. Nicest modern rental in Lake San Marcos! 🎾Amenities (Less than 10 min walk, 2 min drive) Enjoy the great amenities of Lake San Marcos - just a short walk from the property. As our guest you will have access passes to the lake, tennis, pickleball, heated pool and gym. Also walkable to two highly-rated restaurants and Lakehouse Resort which holds many events including weddings. Spa at award winning Omni La Costa 10 min drive away. Boats, paddleboards and kayaks are available for rent at the lakehouse. Note: swimming in the lake is currently prohibited by the Lake San Marcos association. ⛳Golf The Links, a public 18 hole championship golf course, is walkable from the property. There are also three other 4+ star golf courses within 15 minutes of Lake San Marcos making this a perfect destination for golfers. 🧒🏻Kids Property includes pack-and-play, booster seat and bed guard for kiddos. Centrally located, the property is close to many kid-friendly attractions. Legoland 15 min, Safari Park 20 min, Zoo & Seaworld 40 min, Disneyland 75 min. 🌄Hikes Centrally located 15 minutes from three 4.7+ star hikes - Double Peak, Rancho La Costa Reserve and Elfin Forest. See Mexico from Double Peak! (this is the mountain you see out the windows). 🌴Near By The Links Golf & Lake Amenities: 3 min Ocean/Beach: 15 min Carlsbad Village: 20 min Double Peak Epic Hike: 12 min Legoland: 15 min SD Zoo Safari Park: 20 min SD SeaWorld: 40 min SD Airport: 40 min Disneyland: 75 min

Other Details to Note

Day Pass for Lakehouse Lodge amenities is $50, includes up to 4 guests, children under 3 excluded. Includes 2 heated pools, pickleball, tennis, gym, use of padelboat on lake and access to Lakeside lawn. Rental includes 7’ Wavestorm foam surfboard and kids biggie board to enjoy San Diego’s beautiful surf!

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's tableware
  • Crib
  • High chair

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Resort access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Welcome to the beautiful community of Lake San Marcos. This is a walkable community that is centered around the Lakehouse Resort, which has drawn restaurants and vacation goers. It is a very peaceful neighborhood which is perfect for destressing and unwinding. You'll feel a nice California, lake-beach vibe, as you eat overlooking the lake or face off in a game of pickleball. And when you are not recharging here, you are a stones throw away from great beaches, hikes and activities. Enjoy!

Guest Access

Enjoy a home that's all your own! This is a fully detached home with no shared walls with any other properties. No owners or other tenants on site. Access to the property is easy. Entry into the house is provided via a Smart Keypad on the front door. An access code will be provided prior to guest's check-in times. Parking in driveway and street is permitted.

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San Marcos, CA, United States

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Reviews

Maria
March 2026 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful stay. This was a perfect little staycation for us. We used to live in Encinitas so we know the area well and this home truly hit all the marks. The decor is beautiful, serene, and very clean. The beds were incredibly soft and comfortable which made it feel extra relaxing. The mountain views from the back are lovely and the small yard was perfect for our dogs. The location is fantastic. It is an easy walk to Lake San Marcos and we spent a couple of really fun evenings at Amalfi before strolling back home. Everything about the stay felt peaceful and well thought out. We would absolutely love to come back again.
Kathleen
January 2026 · Airbnb
Beautiful updated home with quality beds, linens, furniture. Great fresh, new kitchen and baths. Very well equipped with all we needed. So cozy. Best bed ever! My pup loved the nice grass. Beautiful view. Easy parking. Very very responsive host trying to always accommodate me!
Denise
January 2026 · Airbnb
This was the perfect place for our family during my mom’s knee surgery recovery. The home was quiet, clean, beautifully renovated, and in a wonderful neighborhood. My family could not stop complementing how beautiful the home was for my mom’s recovery. Jaclyn and Eric were phenomenal hosts and made extending our stay easy. We loved the peaceful backyard and the ability to gather with family for dinners each evening. This home provided exactly what my family needed. The best AirBnB I have stayed in! Highly recommend and would absolutely stay again!
Brian
December 2025 · Airbnb
We enjoyed our holiday stay at Jaclyn's home in Lake San Marcos! The home is recently remodeled and it's clean and bright, which we loved. We weren't previously familiar with Lake San Marcos but it was great that the home was walking distance (~12min) to the Lakehouse Resort and Amalfi restaurant. Took advantage of both. It was also a nice neighborhood for a day or evening walk. Would book again for a stay in North County SD.
Jon
December 2025 · Airbnb
A great place to stay with an amazing view! The house sits on a small hill in the neighborhood overlooking the valley with beautiful citrus trees in the yard. With easy access to the lake the hosts have included most of the things that you'd need for a day at the Lake including beach chairs and floats. The beds are very comfortable and the house is modern and cozy. It's a great property with excellent hosts. I'll stay there again, when I'm back in town.