Beautiful, 4BR/2.5BA home in Carlsbad's lovely gated community, Poinsettia Cove, located right across from South Carlsbad State Beach! This community boasts family-friendly amenities like a playground, basketball, pickleball and volleyball courts, walking trails, green spaces, and dog trails. This home has a front porch that opens up to a large open living space, half bathroom and central kitchen with Corian counters, newer stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, fireplace and an enclosed patio off the back, the laundry room, all bedrooms and full bathrooms are situated on the second floor, there are ocean views from the second floor bedrooms, the spacious master bedroom has a walk-in closet, garden tub, and separate shower, walk-in closet and private balcony, and an outdoor shower for washing off after the beach. A back gate leads to a trail to the nearby train station for ease of commuting, there are restaurants, shopping, schools, entertainment, grocery stores, trails and freeway access nearby. Just across the street is the Carlsbad State Beach, with a store and seating available to enjoy panoramic ocean views. Pets considered, good credit and proof of income required. Available 9/4/26!