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Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach

105 N. Vulcan Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024
United States of America

(760) 944-0318
 

Poised on a hillside, overlooking the ocean and the seaside town of Encinitas, California, Inn at Moonlight Beach is an intimate European Country boutique inn. Relax with a glass of wine on the front porch or sit in the tropical meditation gardens by a waterfall. An assortment of beach gear is available to use and the world-renown Swami's Surf Beach is nearby. Guest suites boast upscale amenities and inviting beds with soft cotton sheets topped with down-filled duvets and feather pillows. Select an accommodation with a private hot tub deck or a large soaking tub and shower. Each day, a hearty morning meal is enjoyed in the fireside breakfast sunroom of this Pacific Coast B&B inn. Take some time to explore the many city attractions in nearby San Diego.

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Inn at Moonlight Beach



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Rates

$115 to $269

Payment types accepted include Master Card and Visa.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Continental Plus Breakfast

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports

Innkeeper(s)

Ann Dunham & Terry Hunefeld

Rooms

This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with hot tub, 1 with whirlpool. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Cable TV
  • Coffeemaker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Reading Lamps
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Computers
  • Copy Machine
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Television
  • Tennis

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Daily Newspapers
  • FAX On-site
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Inn at Moonlight Beach

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Location: City/Urban, on a hillside above Moonlight Beach and the Pacific Ocean.


Romantic Interest

After sunset, take a romantic moonlit walk on the beach or simply relax on the front porch and sip a glass of wine, enjoying the evening twilight over the ocean and the little town of Encinitas. When you’re ready for bed, snuggle down into your fine cotton bed linens, down-filled pillows and comforters and let the calming songs of the outside waterfall lull you to sleep.

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Please see the "policy" tab on web site
Cancellation:Please see the "Policy" tab on web site.
Pets:Please see the "policy" tab on web site.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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87% would stay again
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Excellent B&B experience

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Diann L

Though the weather was unseasonably cold and foggy when we stayed, we had a great time at the Inn at Moonlight Beach. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was to die for! Very close proximity to the beach and our favorite restaurant....we will definitely visit there again!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Unforgettably Romantic <3

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Elizabeth V
COVINA, CA
11/7/2010

Our trip was planned last minute, when we happened to stumble upon this wonderful little Inn online. Communication with Ann and Terry was amazingly fast, which we appreciated greatly. The Inn was very easy to find off the freeway and just a block away from the beautiful beach. Our Penthouse room was comfortable, cozy, and extremely romantic. We had a wonderful balcony view with a jacuzzi and a very clean and nicely kept room. Breakfast was brought up fresh each morning, waiting for us just outside the door, for our two night stay and the freshly baked bread and muffins are to die for. We frequently talk about what a nice quiet stay we had, we'd really like to visit again soon!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Heaven!

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Diane M
9/26/2010

We returned to the Inn at Moonlight Beach and if possible it was even better the second time! For anyone who needs a vacation during which they can reduce their stress and seriously relax, this is the place. We stayed in the Penthouse and it was absolutely amazing. The food is incomparable. We woke each morning to sunshine, ocean air, fresh fruit, delicious house baked items, yogurt, granola, milk, juice, and fresh Starbucks coffee in addition to many other delightful breakfast treats. Ann and the staff at the Inn bend over backwards to make sure you have an excellent experience. We are from Indianapolis and Ann went so far as to help us find the perfect home in Encinitas. We have stayed in B&Bs in LA Jolla and San Diego. But once we found The Inn at Moonlight Beach, we never went anywhere else!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic Noises

Inn at Moonlight Beach

3 of 5 hearts
John H
6/26/2010

We were looking forward to visiting The Inn, as we had stayed at three other Encinitas hotels and not been satisfied due to noise, cleanliness, and general quality of accommodations. Sadly we won't be returning to The Inn at Moonlight Beach. Why? We had the Penthouse Suite above us which included the hot tub noise which then led to the bump and grind, then into the moaning glory. Terry! Tell your prospective guests that Beach has lurking ghosts from above.

Management Response
My goodness. We're surprised that our guest never mentioned their unhappiness when we served them their home-made breakfast - we certainly would have made it right! We sincerely regret that they had a less than perfect stay because we work very hard to present a clear and accurate picture of our Inn on our website. 99% of our guests LOVE the experience and give us 5 stars as you can read by the 100+ reviews from four different travel sites on our website. Ann and Terry
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  • My ratings for this property
    • 3 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 3 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 3 of 5 heartsService
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Not so good!!!

Inn at Moonlight Beach

3 of 5 hearts
MiraSSan diego,CA H
3/29/2010

Me and my boyfriend stayed in the Penthouse and was not really amazed of the place. The Hot Tub which is supposed to be the only good thing about this room is not working right. It doesn't get hot like it supposed to be. We both not happy about it!!! Other than that everything is just Okay...It's not really a romantic place to be like other reviews say.

Management Response
Ann and Terry do everything they can to provide a world-class experience for our guests, as indicated by other reviews on iLoveInns. Hot tub instructions are posted in multiple locations on the website and in the room, plus signs in the room and at the tub clearly state “please do not touch the controls except to turn the jets on and off.” This guest called us at 9:30 p.m. and again at midnight reporting that the hot tub was not heating. Both times Terry responded immediately, both times he found the controls had been tampered with, and reset the controls. No other guest has ever reported a problem with our state-of-the-art hot tub. Many guests post reviews about how romantic our little inn is and we do our very best to make our guests feel at home in our little inn near the sea. ~ Ann and Terry
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  • My ratings for this property
    • 2 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 3 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 3 of 5 heartsService
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Rachel M.

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Rachel M
1/12/2010

Had a great time at the INN. The Penthouse suite was beautiful and relaxing. The breakfast was superb! I would definitely stay again.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Simply wonderful experience

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Matthew Z
MOREHEAD CITY,
11/29/2009

My wife and I spent five nights, and enjoyed every minute. Ann and Terry are wonderful hosts, and made us feel at home from the minute we arrived. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and met our needs without problem. Ann's breakfasts are a wonderful way to start the day. Should we ever return to southern California, there is no doubt that we would stay here again.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Restful and relaxing

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Rachel M
Tucson, AZ
11/29/2009

My stay was absolutely fantastic! It was everything I had hoped for; peace, relaxation and serenity. Ann and Terry are gracious hosts. I can hardly wait to return.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Great Romantic getaway

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Kevin F
11/25/2009

My wife and I loved our romantic getaway at the Inn at Moonlight Beach. Everything was perfect from the hospitality to the King size bed to the romantic hot tub on the balcony. We stayed in the penthouse so the superb breakfast was delivered to us and we enjoyed it on our private balcony. We will definitely be back.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 4 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wonderful Anniversary Getaway

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Linda K
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
10/18/2009

The suite was nicely furnished, the inn staff was warm and helpful, the breakfast was divine (homemade bread, coddled eggs and fresh fruit, beautifully presented) and all within walking distance of great restaurants and window shopping. Hope to return for our next anniversary!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 4 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic & Relaxing!

Inn at Moonlight Beach

4 of 5 hearts
Niamh C
9/26/2009

My husband & I were "reconnecting" after being apart for 10 long months & this was the perfect place. Enough privacy but lovely, helpful people when we needed them. Great breakfasts & terrific location aside from the train which I did not learn to love but perhaps I just need to spend some more time there!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 4 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 4 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Very Relaxing Atmosphere

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Ruth B
9/17/2009

Wonderful place to stay; will be back.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Delightful

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Rhonda W
Seattle, WA
5/3/2009

We were looking for a little get-away from winter and read about this Inn and decided to give it a go instead of the larger resort hotels. We found the rooms clean and comfortable, the service friendly and charming, and an overall good value. Ann recommended wonderful restaurants which we walked to each evening after delightful sunset walks on Moonlight Beach.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 4 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Fantastic

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
Sandy A
4/7/2009

We had a fantastic time in your wonderful Bed & Breakfast Inn. The San Diego weather was beautiful and your breakfasts delicious. We hope to come back soon.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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InnSide Tip - Walks on the beach
We timed our dinners after sunset so we could be on the beach at sunset. They were wonderful. Our favorite restaurant was "Third Corner" recommended by Ann.
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Darling Inn at the Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach

5 of 5 hearts
David P
3/12/2009

We stayed at this lovely little Inn for a weekend on a getaway. The owners were friendly (but not overbearing), our "Moonglow" room just perfect and we could hear the surf crashing at the beach at night. We had a great time and have already booked a stay in July.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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