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San Marcos Private Garden Cottage
Great place and really nice backyard, great neighborhood

Private Family Friendly Casita/Guesthouse
The casita was perfect for my family! It was bigger and even nicer in person. Robert was responsive and friendly. It was very clean, and had everything you need. We would love to stay there again!

Coastal Studio Guesthouse
Loved staying here! Location was perfect! Walk to downtown was a little further than I thought because of highway 1- but totally doable. The yard was so cute - I found a Kumquat tree in the back and ate one fresh off the tree! Sue was welcoming and communicative! Would definitely come back.

The Flying Mermaid
Loved staying here! Easy to access a lot of fun things to do, clean and private. Would recommend to a friend.

Gorgeous, Quiet, Clean Guest House, Near It All
You feel like you’re at a resort when staying at Zach’s. The landscaping is phenomenal, tall trees, native plants and gorgeous ornamental touches. The house was immaculate, with plenty of towels and all the things necessary to cook. The hot tub was the best way to end our day. As a super host myself, I 100% recommend Zach’s if in Vista.

Pool Side Guesthouse
Three Oaks was a lovely getaway! It was nice being a bit outside of town, very quiet & peaceful. The host was friendly, attentive & very welcoming. The bed was comfortable, something I have a problem with at most hotels I stay in. Will definitely come back on future visits to the area!

Private 2 bedroom apt in new craftsman ranch!
Decided to do a stay-cation for my best friend's birthday and Jackie's home was absolutely perfect for it. The location is amazing, the property is extremely beautiful and well maintained. We did a wine tour for my friends birthday and all the wineries we went to were just minutes from the Airbnb. The home was clean, the beds were comfortable, the front porch chairs were perfect to sit in and enjoy a glass of wine. The best part was that you feel completely safe. I personally didn't even feel the need to take the house keys when we left. We left the door unlocked which I would never normally do. I really appreciate Jackie's quick responses and also allowing us to drop off one of the cars early so we didn't have to drive multiple cars around to each winery. - if you stay I recommend cordiano winery for a sunset dinner. Thank you again, Jackie! I can't wait to be back.

"Inn Bloom" on Fire Mountain
We truly enjoyed our stay. This place is beautiful, clean, and very well appointed. I cooked many full meals in this kitchen! The hosts are amazing! The property is a perfect retreat! The grounds are beyond gorgeous! We’ve already booked our return! Thank you for sharing your zen.
Guest house rentals with a patio

Charming Mid-Century Country Escape - 2 BR, 1 Bath
The house is very clean, the beds are very comfy, and the kitchen stuff is high quality. We enjoyed some oranges too! Hosts were easy to communicate with over messages. The only thing to be aware of is the internet was too slow to stream music/TV, and we didn’t have good enough cell signal either. We had our own star link unit so we used that instead.

Garden Casita
Pete’s Casita was the perfect weekend getaway! The home was beautiful and felt cozy. Everything was clean and the hosts were very kind!

Newly Remodeled Wine-Country Retreat
I would highly recommended this stay. Great view, clean and convenient location.

Detached, Private Cottage! Fenced, PET friendly!
On top of the excellent stay, Audrey was very communicative and helpful when checking in and working with time slots. Absolutely incredible. :)

The Casita at Casa de Art
This was truly a beautiful gem 💎 hidden in the hills of north county. A true artist casita. Both Marsha and Mark were great host. This home is not only a gem to just sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery but with all the beautiful art 🖼️ made by Marsha it was a true treat to see all the beautiful art work throughout the property. And they were so kind to provide a binder with local restaurants and places to eat and go close by. This is definitely a must stay gem especially if you’re a lover of art 🖼️ like I am or looking to stay in a place that just makes you feel so at peace with nature and art. Thank you Marsha and Mark for sharing such a wonderful place.

Ocean Blue Vista One-Bedroom Private Guest House
Had a lovely stay! Very peaceful, clean, and welcoming. We only stayed one night, but it was just what we needed. Bonus, the fiddle fig plant in living room is gorgeous and thriving! Always a good sign :) 10/10 would recommend, thank you!

Private 1 King Bed, 1 Bath, w Patio
Great quiet location. Could park right out front which is rare in larger cities in California. The AIRBNB gives off quiet getaway aesthetics. Beautiful, well-kept, and fairly priced. Will do business again when I’m in the area. Thank you for being good hosts.

Central studio w/ private outdoor space & parking
Perfect little room with everything needed to comfortably stay in for a couple of days. It is close to the beach and a multitude of nice restaurants and tourist spots are right next door
Guest house rentals with a washer and dryer

Peaceful, Private, Coastal Retreat
Christine's place is very thoughtfully set up. Great attention to detail and extremely responsive. The unit has a private feeling, at the end of a cul-de-sac and with a private outdoor patio space and BBQ. Bright, clean and comfortable. I am a regular Airbnb user, and its easy to tell when a host has anticipated all needs. Excellent kitchen space which I appreciated and used. Highly recommend.

❤ Cozy Private Studio w/ WD 2 Minutes from Freeway
Wonderful stay! Home away from home! had everything I needed for an extended stay. Will be back for sure!

Ocean/Lagoon View/New Luxury Casita /Walk To Beach
Joe and Dee Dee were friendly, proactive and communicative hosts. The casita was replete with high end finishes, tastefully decorated and had all the amenities that we could want. It is well located within Carlsbad and we would recommend this to anyone planning a visit to the area.

Little Cozy Guesthouse in Lakeside
It was just what I needed for my stay in San Diego. The bed was comfortable, the coffee and drinks were really nice. The neighborhood was quiet and safe and everyone was really friendly.

Beautiful San Diego getaway!
Always a great place to stay when I'm in the area

Chateau on the Hill
The Chateau is surrounded by beauty and is such a peaceful place to relax and unwind. It is private yet easily accessible to shops and restaurants in Fallbrook and nearby towns. The beds are incredibly comfortable and the view from the master is amazing. Very clean and had all the amenities for our stay. Thank you!!

Detached renovated studio/Vista/ HWY 78 Sycamore
Beautiful place, loved the private patio. Felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Was tricky to get there the road is very narrow but was easily able to request Ubers with problems. Gated property so felt like our car and things were secured.Would definitely stay there again.

Cozy Coastal Casita
Everything about our stay was beyond what we'd hoped for our month-long stay. The home is lovely, light, and airy. The pretty back patio with swing and fruit salad tree was delightful. The abundant storage in kitchen, bath, and bedroom allowed us to settle right in and make the casita our home. Stacy and Malcolm made us feel so welcomed through their friendliness, quick responses, and proactive accommodation of all our needs (and then some!). We would 100% recommend this place!
Quick stats about guesthouse rentals in San Marcos
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$60 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.6K reviews
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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20 properties include access to wifi
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Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
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