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Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish

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An amazing hot tub to relax in after a long day at the beach!
Flat screen TV in living room.

The fireplace is to not be utilized.
Upper deck patio with a BBQ and dining area.
Open layout kitchen with additional seating for 2.
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Del Mar, CA
  • Del Mar Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom.

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room upstairs.

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish

Discover the epitome of coastal living in this exquisite two-level residence boasting three tastefully appointed bedrooms. Unwind in the private hot tub nestled in the landscaped backyard oasis or gather around the inviting fire pit for memorable evenings under the stars. With the convenience of air conditioning units in the living room and each bedroom, your comfort is paramount. Ideally situated within walking distance to the pristine beach, and just a block away, this home seamlessly blends luxury, convenience, and seaside charm for an unparalleled lifestyle experience. Welcome to your dream coastal retreat!

3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ Bathrooms
- Master bedroom: king bed, ensuite bathroom, TV with Apple TV, direct access to backyard, heat/AC unit
- Second bedroom: queen bed, smart TV, heat/AC unit
- Third bedroom: queen bed, TV with Apple TV, heat/AC unit

AMENITIES
- Hot tub in the backyard
- Fire pit with seating
- Heating & AC mini-split units (bedrooms & living room)
- BBQ grill on top deck with seating
- Fully-stocked kitchen with bar stool seating for 2
- Dining area for 6
- Washer and dryer

PARKING
- Up to 2 vehicles in the driveway on the side of the house.
- There is no garage and no street parking.

HOUSE RULES
- MAX OCCUPANCY AT ALL TIMES: 7
- QUIET HOURS: 9pm - 9am
- NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, NO EXTRA GUESTS THAT OVER OCCUPIES THE HOME, OR EVENTS ALLOWED. Strictly enforced.
- THIS HOME IS PET FRIENDLY: There is a $50 pet fee per night, per pet. Up to 2 pets allowed. We only accept dogs. Please inquire about other pets allowed with our Reservations Department. Please note that on Airbnb these fees are collected after the booking has been paid and someone from our team will reach out to you to collect the pet fee.
- VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY: There shall be no video, still photography or film production of any kind without the express written consent of the owner. Fees apply.

PLEASE NOTE!
- Please take note that this home is NOT baby and/or child proofed. It is your responsibility to walk the home and/or property upon arrival, to make this space safe for your children. We assume no liability for harm/death to any baby or child staying or visiting this vacation rental.
- Please note that early check-ins and late check-outs are available at our discretion. There are extra fees for either of these add-ons when available.
- There are exterior surveillance cameras recording 24/7. The cameras are located on the backyard and outside the front door facing the alley.
- There are Ring cameras at the front door and in the backyard facing the back door and side yard.
- The fireplace is to not be utilized.
- There is no central heating or air-conditioning.

CANCELLATION POLICY
- A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than thirty
(30) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty, aside from a $500 restocking fee.
- Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 30 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment (not including deposit and cleaning fee).
- Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. If you wish to shorten your existing reservation with VRBKIM, and your reservation is further than 30 days away, we do charge a $100 restocking fee to make this adjustment.

Parties and Overoccupancy Policy:
-If the guest violates any of our rules regarding noise, parties, or overoccupancy, and the host receives complaints from neighbors, a $500 fine will be imposed per occurrence. In addition, should these allegations be found true, the guest will be subject to immediate eviction without a refund.

Property manager

Vacation Rentals By Kimberly
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Del Mar Racetrack or San Diego Polo Fields. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Free Flight - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Australian Battered Potatoes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jake's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon on the Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Del Mar Beach, Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Dog Beach and Del Mar Plaza are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Solid Spot
Had a great stay, no issues! The check in process had to be done over the phone & was more time consuming / cumbersome than need be - could have been a form you fill out or something. Not the end of the world, wouldn’t stop me from booking it, but could be better!The traffics by the road next to it was a little noisy, but other than that, a very lovely home & we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Close to the beach, it's perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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This house is a cozy little home one block off the beach in Del Mar. It is located between the downtown and dog Beach. It has a lovely, bright, living area and kitchen and three functional bedrooms downstairs. It was a nice day I would stay here again. This is not a luxury property, but it was a very nice beach house and great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Our original vacation was canceled with less than a week's notice. I pretty much assumed that we'd have to cancel our vacation, but the Sandy Starfish was available and saved the day! We all loved that we could easily walk to the beach, come home to rest or eat and then walk back to the beach. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Del Mar 2023
The house was perfect for our 2week vacay. The location ideal. We will retun
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate H., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent
Short stroll to a perfect beach. Fun location, short drive/walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Retreat
We had a lovely week at this beach house. It is comfortable for a family and has everything that you need. We especially appreciated the location and the air conditioning. The dining deck outside is really pleasant!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was good as was a close walk to the beach and a quiet neighborhood
A good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starfish
We had a great stay at Starfish! Everything was so easy, the property manager was in contact for any of our needs, and the property had everything we needed. Such a great location right by the beach, excellent outdoor space, and really good air conditioning! We will recommend and stay there again. Thank you for such a great family stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and outdoor spaces
Wonderful outside spaces and very close to the beach with even a view of the ocean from the kitchen and deck. So nice that our dog could join us as well. The upstairs living area is very open and nicely decorated. The downstairs where the bedrooms and main bathrooms are would benefit from an update. Overall very nice place to stay in Del Mar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach rental
This property is a great family, dog friendly spot. Perfect location and the deck makes the ocean seem even closer than it already is.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

jan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Great beach spot, one block off the beach; house is quaint and beachy, kitchen appliances could use some extra love, but comfortable home, great responsive hosts, can't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The best thing about this place is the location. We loved how close it was to the beach. Two short blocks and you are on the best beach in Del Mar! The outdoor shower and hot tub were a wonderful way to rinse off and warm up after the beach, as June tends to be a little cool. The house is very beachy and pleasant with living quarters upstairs and bedrooms downstairs. There is a nice upper deck off of the kitchen. The inside stairs are pretty steep. I was glad my 84 year old mother decided not to come. We had a wonderful time. Del Mar is a great place to visit. Friendly people. Great food. We are missing taco Tuesday at Jakes already.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place.
Great place
Stayed 183 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Rentals By Kimberly

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Hi! I'm Kimberly and I am the founder of VRBKIM and a single mom to three boys (ages 11, 9, and 7). I live locally at the beach in Del Mar CA and have been a Vacation Rental Specialist for the last 9 years. I love helping people find the best "home away from home". Weather it be for a planned family vacation, or the need to escape a flood at your own home, me and my team are here to help you find the right space for your needs. Most of the VRBKIM Team comes from within the hospitality industry, so we know that treating everyone of you as a cherished guest is the most important thing! Thanks so much for choosing VRBKIM for your vacation rental needs. We truly do value your business!

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