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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Del Mar, California
  • Del Mar Plaza
    8 min walk
  • Del Mar Beach
    8 min walk
  • Seagrove Park
    10 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

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.

Property manager

Aaron Beard (Guesty)
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

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 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.
Map
Del Mar, California

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Plaza - 8 min walk
  • Del Mar Beach - 8 min walk
  • Free Flight - 11 min walk
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 15 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Voigt Drive Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 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
  • ‪Stratford Court Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling Del Mar Beach Cottage with Ocean Views! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Del Mar Plaza and Del Mar Beach. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
Excellent all the way around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bud W., Boulder, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Cottage
Super nice little place. Location is wonderful - very secluded from neighbors. Didn't mind being close to the train tracks at all (in fact, it is almost a plus).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The house was perfect for us and the location was great. Short walk to town and beach. House had everything we needed for an extended stay. Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with AC
Stayed with my wife and 3 teen daughters. We frequent Del Mar. The location of this property is fantastic. Even though you're on the crowded coast this place is private. The train was not an issue whatsoever. No rumbling the house as its far enough away. There's a nice ocean view from the upper level and no obstructions from other houses so you get the nice ocean breeze. The walk to the beach is less than 5 minutes and you have restaurants within walk distance as well. The plus with this property is the AC. Very hard to find for those rare times when the coast is a little too warm. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen and furnishings were well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P., Chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
This cute little beach house is exactly as advertised. It has a great location. You can walk to beach and shopping in Del Mar. It is very close to the train tracks, so I was initially worried, but the train is very quiet and did not wake us up. We had a large pickup truck, so it couldn’t fit in the garage, but there was plenty of room behind the house to park it off the street. The owner was easy reach and responded very quickly during our communication. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Aaron Beard (Guesty)

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English, Spanish

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