This is a wonderful house for a fun family vacation. The location is fantastic: walk or bike to the beach, walk or bike to restaurants in the Village, and quick access to the freeway for trips to Legoland, Birch Aquarium, SD Zoo, etc. The kitchen is well-equipped, the owners are kind and responsive to requests, and everything worked well during our entire extended stay. My husband and I especially loved the backyard with built in bbq, fire pit, hot tub and outdoor shower. My kids (ages 3-14) loved movie nights cozied up on the couch by the fireplace, the fun assortment of games available (some of which we had never seen), and the foosball table in the garage. Our dog loved being able to play fetch in the backyard with the kids. We highly recommend this adorable home for families visiting Carlsbad.