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Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views!

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, offices
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Del Mar, California

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About the neighborhood

Del Mar

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jake's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon on the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clubhouse Terrace - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views!

Summary:
A charming French Normandy style cottage in an ideal location! This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath rental is beautifully decorated and super cozy, with all the amenities you could ever want for a relaxing beach vacation.

The Space:
Soak in the sun and spectacular ocean views from the wrap-around deck, living room and kitchen. The two bedrooms (one queen bed, one Cal-King) are located on the first floor along with two full bathrooms. Upstairs, you'll find the gorgeous living area with a pull-out couch, kitchen, dining area, work space, half-bath and a large deck. The outdoor space has a peaceful garden, outdoor dining space, grill and citrus trees for your enjoyment! Additional amenities include heat and air conditioning, WIFI and cable, stackable washer/dryer, 2 parking spots in the garage, with an additional 4 parking spots in the driveway. There is also private access to the beach via a tunnel under the train tracks; and private walkway up to L’Auburge.

The Neighborhood:
Incredible location just a short walk to the sand, Del Mar Plaza, and Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds. You'll find plenty of delicious restaurants and great shopping on nearby Camino Del Mar.

Other Things to Note:
Pet Policy: We don't allow cats in this property

We’ve partnered with a local private chef, Plates By Payne, who will provide an unforgettable culinary experience to you at a discount from the comfort of our rental! Ask us about this service after booking.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Del Mar, a short 8-minute walk from Del Mar Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Del Mar Fairgrounds. You'll also find Del Mar Racetrack and Torrey Pines Golf Course within a short drive.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 16.1 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 17.3 mi away (30-minute drive).

Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Cozy House In a Perfect Location!

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was beautiful and cozy, with comfortable beds that made for a great night’s sleep. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Del Mar, with a tunnel just steps away that leads directly to the beach and some of the area's top waterfront restaurants.One thing we weren’t expecting was the train noise, but we quickly got used to it and it didn’t take away from our overall experience. Being able to walk everywhere and leave the car parked was a huge bonus. Overall, a wonderful stay in a prime spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO

We had an amazing stay! This property has beautiful landscaping. All of the outdoor spaces available to relax and just enjoy being outside are incredible!! Everything about this property was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Beautiful tucked-away home
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming House

Great private location with easy walkable access to beach and Del Mar restaurants/shops. Sunset views from the 2nd floor balcony and living area are a wonderful feature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend beach getaway

Wonderful location & property. Quiet area and close to restaurants and shopping. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Our family of 4 adults loved our stay at your home. It was the perfect location for us as we attended a family wedding next door at the L'auberge Hotel. We enjoyed sunset cocktails on the balcony each night and cooking meals here. Easy to get to attractions in the city and beaches. We walked to shops and restaurants in Del Mar town. A fabulous place and would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay by the beach

Beautiful property and such a quick walk to the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony over looking the water each morning. Located in between many fun activities just a short car ride away. We will be coming back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach luxury

This is such a great property with everything you need for a beach centric stay. We enjoyed the stay tremendously. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen stocked with all plates and utensils you’d ever need and beach toys are available as well. I highly recommend. I would definitely stay again. Small caveat - this is not the place for you if you don’t like trains. They don’t bother me at all. They do go by frequently but are super short and are past the house in seconds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and the location is simply stunning

This home is charming and well maintained with luscious gardens around, both natural and manufactured. The walk to the beach is simple if you find the secret steps to the tube. So much fun and a wonderful place. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam A., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

The location was amazing and the property was just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights and absolutely loved it. We spent a lot of time sitting on the back deck enjoying the view of the ocean. It also was a quick walk to the beach and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Del Mar verb

We stayed in this house about 10-12 years ago. It was nice but a little dated. It has since been refurbished and has been updated with all amenities fairly new. The proximity to the beach was great. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness

This beach house is just charming!

We had a wonderful week at this adorable beach house! It was perfectly located and convenient for our family activities. We enjoyed the wrap-around porch and loved hearing the sound of the waves. We hope to stay here again sometime in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Del Mar Getaway

My husband, 7 year old son and myself had a great stay over spring break week. It was easy to find, super private and we didn’t have to drive at all for meals, Del Mar shopping or the beach. It was also centrally located on the coast for all of our driving needs. The neighborhood was very quiet and although the train goes by near the property, it only interfered with our sleep once and that was the one time we heard a freight train go through. I would take that one interruption for the location, the view and the neighborhood. The home itself is a bit tired but it’s more like a larger, charming beach shack. I was thrilled by the laundry in the primary bedroom area and bath. We definitely appreciated that after days at the beach. Also the yard was a perfect place for our little dog to explore. All in all a pleasant experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, location,

Stayed with my wife and 3 kids. Property is one of best properties we have stayed at. Close to train, but fairly quiet and kids thought it was great. Huge yard, comfortable beds, awesome balcony. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

greta j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

We had a great stay at this beautiful property. The house is clean, beautifully furnished, great views, walking distance to beach, town, and restaurants, and property manager extremely accommodating. we can't wait to return!
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a sweet little beach cottage!

We had a great time, the beach is SO close and the accommodations are very comfortable and private. Couldn't have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

This house is next to the train tracks. The trains run night and day and are very noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Del Mar / Outstanding views and access

Lovely little cottage with 2 bedrooms and a pullout sofa. Awesome ocean views from the upstairs open floor plan -- every area --living room, dining room, kitchen -- has the view. And the wraparound deck is fantastic. A great barbecue and firepit area outside; we made smores every night! 3 minute walk to the beach and beachfront restaurants. Highly recommend. Loved it so much we asked if it's for sale (it's not). We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and conveniently located

We enjoyed our stay at the property. It was very relaxing and convenient to beach and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach Cottage

Great time in Del Mar! The cottage was everything we expected and more- clean, well stocked and wonderful appliances. Cozy. secluded and comfortable with lots of open spaces to spread out. The extended outdoor space had picnic table and grill - great place to relax and hear the ocean waves. Beds were comfortable and having 3 bathrooms was especially helpful in allowing everyone some privacy. The unobstructed view from the living room and patios was wonderful, great place to read our books and drink our morning coffee. The accessibility to the beach and Powerhouse Park was only minutes away and extremely convenient by using the tunnel under the train tracks. The trains weren't ever an issue. The kitchen was stocked with wonderful pots, pans and cookware. The beach vibe was carried throughout and made for nice seated dinners. No lack of dishes or utensils! Wifi /internet worked well during our week stay, can't say enough about the easy check in and out. Arron was quick to respond to questions and needs. Our teenage granddaughters were in heaven with the space at the cottage and the proximity to the beach! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M., Fort Collins, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

A great house in a unique location

This house is everything described in its listing - and more. It’s a kind of “upside down” house in that the two bedrooms are downstairs and the living area is upstairs. But that allows you to enjoy the views of the ocean and the Powerhouse landmark from the main part of the house. We are former Del Mar residents and we had no idea this little Grand Avenue neighborhood existed. And we loved the perspective we got of Del Mar from this unique location. And a quirky bonus is that you can walk through a tunnel under the nearby tracks to get to the beach - just a short stroll away from the house. The house was clean and well stocked — from the kitchen to the closets and bathrooms. We also loved the big deck with lots of places to sit outside. There was a nice big (for Del Mar) yard and lots of room to park cars. The property managers were just a text away and we’re always very responsive. This is our new favorite place to stay in Del Mar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent

Excellent all the way around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bud W., Boulder, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine Beach Getaway

We enjoyed the location close to one of the world's great surfing beaches. Near by restaurants were very good and Aaron our host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kateri, Carlsbad

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is great. We live locally and needed a place to stay during a construction project on our home. We stayed for over 2 weeks and had a great "staycation". Views from the deck are great for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or just listening to the ocean while you read your book. Kitchen was equipped with truly everything you need...large built in fridge, tons of cookware and serveware, crock pot, mini food processor, blender, big roasting pan if you're here for the holidays, (has an old school coffee maker and a French press, no Keurig). Outdoor BBQ and fire pit were fun in the evenings. The train tracks are right in front of the house, but honestly we didn't mind the Coaster going by at all. We walked to Jake's a few times for dinner, and Poseidon for brunch. Del Mar plaza is a 5 min walk, and the beach is 2 minutes. Great spot on the north end of the beach to let your well behaved dog off leash. Host responded immediately to any questions we had. Wifi was great. Lemons, limes, oranges and pomegranates grow in the yard...perfect to add a slice to your sunset cocktail! Master bedroom is spacious with attached bathroom with a good shower, dual sinks with large medicine cabinets for storage, large closet, smart TV, and stackable washer and dryer. Second bedroom is on the smaller side and is probably best suited for one person or children...not a lot of space to put your stuff. Second bedroom also had a smart TV. There's a Whole Foods about 5 min drive. Enjoy!
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2022