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A Kid Friendly Home Perfectly Situated Between Sea World, Legoland and the Beach

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Front of house in quiet cul- du- sac
Front of house in quiet cul- du- sac
Backyard. Large gas grill. Hot-tub. 10ft Trampoline. Playhouse Slide + Swings.
Private backyard with outdoor dining, hot-tub, play house, swings and trampoline
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    5 min drive
  • Del Mar Plaza
    8 min drive
  • Seagrove Park
    8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Kid Friendly Home Perfectly Situated Between Sea World, Legoland and the Beach

The property is located on the end of a quite cul-de-sac opposite a large park within walking distance of the community swimming pool, shops and cinema and is a 5-minute drive from the beautiful Del Mar beaches and the Pacific Ocean. Our home consists of 4 large family rooms downstairs, a kids-den, and 4 bedrooms upstairs. The large master bedroom has an en-suite with king size bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed, the third a full double bed , and the fourth contains two bunk beds for kids. Ultra high speed (400MBs) internet is installed to enable the whole family to simultaneously home school, work from home, and stream without buffering. Outside there is a large drive with parking for two cars and a private, quite, south-facing back yard to enjoy the sun. The house includes many family extras such as pool table, bikes, hot-tub, trampoline, home-cinema, swings, tree house, climbing wall (and rope!) and basketball hoop to keep the children entertained and happy.

The property is situated within close distance to schools, library, shopping, and Carmel Valley Community Recreation Center. It is also just minutes from Del Mar beaches, race track and fairgrounds, dining and shopping. Centrally located and a quick drive to San Diego favorites such as Sea World, historic Old Towne San Diego, the San Diego Zoo, Petco Park and the Downtown Gaslamp District.

Property manager

Neal Sach

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 623721, STR-01470L

About the area

San Diego

Located in Carmel Valley, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Make time for Del Mar Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Del Mar Racetrack. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Racetrack - 7 min drive
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 7 min drive
  • Torrey Pines Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Del Mar Beach - 14 min drive
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Voigt Drive Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪One Paseo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪San Diego- Cafe Vida At Bay Club Carmel Valley - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Urbana Mexican Gastronomy - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Kid Friendly Home Perfectly Situated Between Sea World, Legoland and the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A Kid Friendly Home Perfectly Situated Between Sea World, Legoland and the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Kid Friendly Home Perfectly Situated Between Sea World, Legoland and the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Kid Friendly Home Perfectly Situated Between Sea World, Legoland and the Beach located?

This family-friendly San Diego holiday home is located in Carmel Valley, within 3 mi (5 km) of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and San Diego Polo Fields. Del Mar Horse Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sandy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A terrific two week stay for our young grandkids!
We were so lucky to find this wonderful rental in Carmel Valley! The neighborhood was so convenient, and the home is huge and well stocked with all sorts of entertaining activities. So much fun for the kiddos! We live in Cardiff by the Sea, so it is very close to our house and beach. The owners are thoughtful and helpful, and we don't hesitate to give it top ratings!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiung-Wen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and backyard
My four kids had lots of fun in the backyard! It is the best house to stay if you are traveling to San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO ever!
The property was everything and more that we had hoped for to best accommodate our family. The hospitality touches were above and beyond and made us feel extra welcome. The neighborhood was quiet, safe and very welcoming. The house extras - bikes, backyard grilling, beach chairs and more kept our family entertained. We'd book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edward W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for kids
This property was everything as advertised plus more. It had boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs and a wide assortment of towels - everything you would need to go to the beach, which was our first priority. There were plenty of bath towels and soap was available at the the washing machine. A huge refrigerator (already pre-filled with some drinks) and a full kitchen made cooking a few meals in-between eating out a breeze. My five and eight year-old grandsons were occupied for a week with a number of toys inside and the trampoline in the backyard. The location is conveniently located within 10 minutes to Del Mar beach (why I picked it) and 5 minutes to a large grocery store. This property is also 5 minutes from I-5 (north-south) or CA 56 (east -west) so getting anywhere in the San Diego is very easy. All in all, this house is ideal for grandma, grandpa, son, daughter-in-law and two young grandsons. We will plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

marietta s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and great hosts!
The house is simply a lot of fun: great hot tub, trampoline, sunset views from the backyard, a disco in the living room! Close to great hikes (e.g., Sword trail) and 10 -15 minutes to Del Mar beach or Torrey Pines. The hosts responded promptly and efficiently to a couple of minor issues. We hope to stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home
Home is geared towards family and kids. Many fun activities set up both inside and out. Very short drive to Torrey Pines Beach, one block to the park. Good location for cycling, Enjoyed our stay! Owners always available if you need anything.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yasir S., New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
The place was nice, spacious with lots of extras we enjoyed a lot! The kids loved the backyard. Neal was an excellent host, responded within 10 mins to each question and went out of his way to make the experience completely seamless for us.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G., Encino

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW, FANTASTIC HOUSE with LOTS of EXTRAS!
Neal and Tina are the best communicators and helped with any question, very responsive, and friendly! The house is fabulous, spacious with 4 bedrooms, and plenty of space for our family of five. Our kids LOVED the Bikes, Hot Tub, Trampaline, X Box, Apple T.V. Our youngest loved the access to X Box and Apple TV. Amazon etc. to watch his shows, play Just Dance while our older teenagers loved riding bikes, scooter around the neighborhood and soaking in the hot tub! The house is a GREAT location, next to Torrey Pines State Beach, the University, and 10 minutes from Del Mar, or Pacific Beach, both great locations! We love the area and it was so convenient to many areas for hiking/walking. We enjoyed BBQ's every night with a great gas BBQ and invited family to sit outside with us. Lovely backyward with lights. It was a perfect house for us to enjoy! We greatly enjoyed it and will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house, super kid-friendly
My family rented the house with another family for a week. We have three kids between us (ages 9, 8, and 6) and the house was awesome for them - lots of toys, games, and activities inside and out. The location was great for our needs (Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Torrey Pines beach, Legoland, etc.) and was a great relaxing place to come home to after a long day out. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family-friendly house in Del Mar
I have 5yr old triplets who absolutely loved this family-friendly house including the hot tub, backyard playground, swing in living room, toys galore and the drumset in the garage! Amazing shopping/restaurants/grocers with huge organic selection and 10mins to the beach. Neal was the best host - anything we needed he was there! Thank you for a very memorable stay in Del Mar. We will be back :)
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

We loved this home!
Thank you so much to Neal, he was a very attentive host. This home had everything we needed and the kids had so much fun. So many wonderful add ons for the kids to enjoy. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Great stay!
Neal was a perfect host and the house was perfect for kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

This home exceeded all our expectations. It is a family paradise. Close to everything and perfect!
This location and amenities were fabulous. Age 3 years to 74 found plenty to do. We anticipated a “beach Vacation” but we went every other day. A perfect beach with snack bar, immaculate bathrooms etc. There was so much to do at home, playhouse, swings, trampoline, pool table plus scooters, bikes etc. and a closet filled with family games. We all enjoyed the many extras. San Diago attractions were so close and the location perfect for restaurants, groceries movies just a few blocks away Neal answered every text promptly and was great to work with throughout the process We appreciate his kindness and prompt replies We definitely will rent again. Much more than we expected after renting in California for ten years.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

wendy t.

Wonderful, quiet, and clean home in the perfect location to everything in San Diego!
Neal and his family were amazing, they responded quickly to any questions I had and I could tell they sincerely cared about our stay meeting our needs. My mom, and my two children had a wonderful time, felt safe, and slept great! Thank you Sachs family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Great amenities and great location!
This house was ideal for the four kids we had with us. There was always something for them to do between the swings, trampoline, games, toys, instruments, bikes and scooters. The house is on a cul-de-sac so playing in the street was not a worry and there's a park down the street. this house is close enough to every beach, skate park, and tourist destination to make it an easy place for a home base. The owner, Neal, was incredibly helpful, responsive, friendly and gracious. We had a wonderful first visit to San Diego and would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

luis g., Phoenix. Az

The home was totally kid friendly and centrally located to EVERYTHING we needed.
The home was everything we expected. And well worth the investment of traveling to SoCal with four kids (ages 4 to 10). The home was clean and offered all the amenities of being a home away from home. Our family of 7 loved the TV/projector in master bedroom! The park less than a block away gave us a chance to play and exercise. Ralph's grocery store was only minutes from the home and we were able to pick up anything we needed. The owner was available to help us with anything we needed. All the appliances in the home were functional which made it convenient for meals. The AC worked perfect, but required some adjustment to temperature because it is programmed to be off during the coolest part of the day. But that was no inconvenience . It only took a few seconds to adjust manually. The home is located in a cul de sac and neighborhood is quiet. Our kids rode bikes and scooters just outside the home with no problem. House is located within 30 minutes of Legoland, Carlsbad state beach and Petco Park. Overall, our visit was pleasant. The home was comfortable and big enough to sleep 3 adults and 4 children. Our kids can't wait to get back. I would recommend this property to any family looking to vacation at a home away from home. Did I mention that I got a chance to sharpen my skills with the pool table in the garage? 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Awesome!
Wonderful house! Great location! Neal is very attentive and accommodating to his guests
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Maria M.

So wonderful for families!
Absolutely fabulous!!! We never wanted to leave. Everything you could ever want for kids - plenty of space, lots of entertainment, so clean and quiet. Down the street from a community park where folks stayed out past sunset - very safe! Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Family friendly and convenient!
We tremendously enjoyed our stay at this wonderful San Diego / Carmel Valley home managed by a very considerate and capable owner.   The home is perfect for families with children.  It offers many fun amenities including a living room swing, outdoor trampoline, playground equipment, plenty of toys, and other diversions for kids.  It is also comfortable and relaxing for adults, with a comfortable master suite and other bedrooms, well-equipped kitchen, good-sized dining room table, recreation room with comfortable sofas, outdoor grill, outdoor table with chairs, hot tub, bicycles, and pool table.  Even better, the house is in an attractive, safe, and quiet neighborhood with easy 10-minute access to beautiful beaches and trails at Torrey Pines, good shopping and restaurants, and 30 minute-access to countless other activities ranging from Mission Bay to San Diego museums, LEGOLAND, aquariums, mission churches, and more.  It was wonderful to have a quiet place with no traffic noise or other disruptions to relax in after each busy day. The owner was so kind and helpful in answering all of our questions, meeting our special needs, and keeping in touch in case we needed anything else.  We would highly recommend this house for any guests in the San Diego area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ketan L.

Kids paradise. Perfect family hosts.Great location
My family enjoyed their stay at Sach's house. It has perfect setup to keep kids busy with toys, swings, books, backyard playsets etc. Neal and family were generous with providing us all we needed for our stay. To top it all Neal suggested we try out the blue apron package that was delivered. He forgot to cancel it and wanted to make sure it was put to good use. Highly recommended for families with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Kid Haven!!!
This house was awesome. My kids never wanted to leave!!! I don't think there could be a house that would be more fun for kids. My kids are 9, 6 and 2.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Excellent
The home was comfortable, clean and functional for 7 adults and 2 children. It was a child.s palace with loads of toys throughout the home. The highlight was the backyard with a trampoline which was the first activity of the day! The location was excellent very close to two outdoor (one very large with restaurants, movie theater and many types of stores) malls. The owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Perfect house for kids, full stop.
Our family stayed here for Thanksgiving and it's no exaggeration to say it was the best kids house we've stayed in. From the playground to the trampoline to the indoor swing to the plethora of toys, our two toddlers were thoroughly entertained. What's more, Neal was a perfect host, coming by to fix a few small issues. I couldn't recommend this house for families more.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Excellent for Families!
Exceptional location. The house is perfect for young children and can accommodate large groups. Neal is very responsive and easy to work with. Our kids (6,4,2) loved the backyard. We will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Good location; fun for all ages.
The owner was very responsive and accommodating in preparation for our trip. When we got there the house was clean and ready to go. Plenty of toys for the kids, a great back yard with a trampoline and a fun playhouse for little kids. Right up the street from a nice park (easy walk) and easy enough access to the freeway to head to the beach. Would rent here again next time I need to vacation in San Diego. With the video games, pool table, dolls, swings, trampoline and some fun quirky features like a swing in the living room, there is something for any age. Depending on age, some of the toys and play things will require supervision, but it worked out well for our 1, 3, and 5 year old.

About the host

Hosted by Neal Sach

Host profile image
My wife Tina and I arrived in in San Diego from London England in 2007 and have been here ever since. After finding Carmel Valley was the perfect place for our three kids to grow up and go to school we bought a house here that same year.

Why they chose this property

We spend a large portion of the year travelling and when we are away from home, we offer our home to guests so they can enjoy the attractions of San Diego. Having lived in London, England, Freiburg, Germany, Narbonne, France and Jerez, Spain we know from personal experience there is no where like San Diego for guaranteed beautiful weather and family fun.

What makes this property unique

Carmel Valley is uniquely positioned between the hussle of downtown San Diego, the beauty of the Del Mar and the Pacific Ocean, and family vacation attractions such as SeaWorld, Legoland, The Birch Aquarium, La Jolla Cove, San Diego Zoo and Torrey Pines Golf Course.

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