1Bd/1Ba guest cottage in Encinitas Highlands. Fully detached, furnished, WiFi, utilities included. Available 9/10-11/22/26. Approx. 420 sq ft located in rear yard of large lot behind the main house, west of I-5, 1/2 mii walk to surf or enjoy the restaurants and breweries in downtown Encinitas. Perfect for an active lifestyle, coastal convenience, and walkability! This cozy cottage features central heating/cooling, updated kitchen with quartz counters with waterfall edge, stainless sink and disposal, gas range, micro, full size fridge/freezer, and quaint dining area. Utensils, plates/glassware, pots/pans/bakeware included. Living area has high ceiling with skylights, ceiling fan, and bay window that brings plenty of natural light into the space. Tastefully furnished with leather couch, flat screen tv, and storage credenza. Beautiful wood-look tile throughout! A separate bedroom with queen bed (linens and towels provided upon request), ceiling fan, custom closet with built in drawers/shelving, and separate closet with stackable washer/dryer. The en suite bath has a single sink vanity, large walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure, 24x48"wall tile, quartz counters, and built-in cabinets for storage. Enjoy a private paver patio with outdoor dining and lounging located behind cottage as well as small yard with storage unit for your boards, bike or extra stuff! An outdoor shower is perfect for post surf or beach! Gated secure side entrance, Street parking. Owner has a 4 yr old Vizsla dog who enjoys occasionally sharing the yard with guests.
Minimum 30-day lease. Owner pays utilities, water, and internet. No smoking/vape/drugs. Owner/agent resides in main house on property and has a dog (Vizsla) that occasionally roams the property and may visit the cottage:)
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,600/moFees may apply
Encinitas, CA 92024
1beds
420sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Sep 10 2026
No pets
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Central, forced air
What's special
Gated secure side entranceCeiling fanQuaint dining areaBeautiful wood-look tile throughoutHigh ceiling with skylightsStorage credenzaBuilt-in cabinets for storage
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 420 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: 1/2 mi to Swamis/west of I-5, Gated Community, Storage
Lot
- Features: Back Yard, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Internet, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Gated, Storage
Location
- Region: Encinitas
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 9/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,600+2.9%$9/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$8/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500+55.6%$8/sqft |
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| 1/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,250-2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Listing removed | $2,300$5/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,300$5/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 92024
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Paul Ecke-Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Oak Crest Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10La Costa Canyon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi






