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address: "carlsbad, California 92083, United States"
latitude: 33.1978
longitude: -117.2482
phone: "(760) 842-5405"
website: http://www.backyardvacations.net/index.php
rating: 3.5
review_count: 2
followers: 30
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# Backyard Vacations

Original Houzz profile: [Backyard Vacations](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/backyard-vacations-pfvwus-pf~1578855340)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders
- **Location:** carlsbad, CA
- **Serves:** Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Fallbrook, Ramona, Solana Beach, Valley Center, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Borrego Springs, Julian
- **Houzz rating:** 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

At Backyard Vacations, we know you want to enjoy the lifestyle you worked so hard for. That’s why we will listen to you, to make sure you get the permanent vacation spot you want in your backyard. Whether you want an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, patio, cabana, waterfall, fire pit, or your entire backyard landscaped, we will turn the house of your dreams into the home of your dreams. 

With more than 14 years of pool and landscape experience, and ten years of general construction experience, rest assured that by hiring us you are hiring knowledgeable professionals. Our designs have won many awards, and we will bring our award winning work ethic into your backyard.

### Services Provided

- Swimming Pool Construction
- Swimming Pool Design
- Pool Deck Design & Construction
- Pool Lighting Installation
- Cabanas
- Custom Fire Pits
- Custom Water Features
- Fire Pits
- Landscape Design
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Outdoor Spa
- Patio Design
- Patios
- Water Features

### Areas Served

- Oceanside
- Escondido
- Carlsbad
- Vista
- San Marcos
- Encinitas
- Fallbrook
- Ramona
- Solana Beach
- Valley Center
- Del Mar
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Borrego Springs
- Julian

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Backyard Vacations |
| Address | carlsbad, California 92083, United States |
| Phone | (760) 842-5405 |
| Website | http://www.backyardvacations.net/index.php |
| Followers on Houzz | 30 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://www.backyardvacations.net/index.php

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Backyard Vacations](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/backyard-vacations-pfvwus-pf~1578855340)
- **Website:** http://www.backyardvacations.net/index.php
- **Phone:** (760) 842-5405

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Professional Member of: ASID, CLCA, ICPI
- BBB Accredited Business
- Featured in an Editorial:
- http://landscapecontractor.epubxp.com/t/13313-landscape-contractor-design-build-maintain

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)
- [Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interlocking-concrete-pavement-institute-pfvwus-pf~1829823913)
- [California Landscape Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/california-landscape-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~127371204)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★ — Kenneth Heath, March 2017**

> Although the work accomplished was good, the ability for them to get it down was excruciating with myriads of delay reasons.  Told would be a six-week project; generously gave them a four month window; turned into a 9-month project barely done in time for a major event at our home but without appropriate electrical lighting.  Appeared to have cash flow issues.   Very personable lacked follow-through and supervision.  Several call backs to fix issues and incorrect work.

**★★★★★ — heidibusch, June 2014**

> I love my new yard!!! I am so happy I picked Backyard Vacations to do our backyard. I interviewed several contractors and Backyard Vacations was not the cheapest, but clearly I got the most for my money.
>
> They really listened to me and understood what I wanted. Then they were able to give excellent suggestions that fit in with what I was looking for.  They had ideas that I would never have thought of on my own, but suited our yard perfectly.
>
> They have an experienced Landscape Architect on staff. He is amazing.  His design and input is included in the cost. And he is involved throughout construction to adjust the design when we changed our minds. Most other companies do not have their own landscape architect, so the costs are separate and you do not have their input during construction.
>
> The quality of their work is wonderful. No cutting corners. I did not want it done the cheapest way. I wanted it done the right way. Again, I am so happy we picked Backyard Vacations!!

## Selected projects

- [Pools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pools-pj-vj~1458635)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-pj-vj~1456816)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [lighting styles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lighting-styles-pj-vj~1591458)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/backyard-vacations-pfvwus-pf~1578855340)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*