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Property grounds
Welcome!
Front Door Straight Ahead
Shared Parking & Garage
Shared patio entry

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Del Mar, California
  • Del Mar Beach
    6 min walk
  • Del Mar Dog Beach
    8 min walk
  • Free Flight
    9 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!

THINGS TO LOVE
- Easy 2 minute walk to the beach
- Family-friendly property with beach gear and toys
- No through traffic, on a cul de sac
- Enclosed outdoor space with charcoal BBQ
- Work-friendly internet and Wi-Fi
- Committed to sustainability
- If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date

THINGS TO KNOW
- Shared laundry, garage and beach gear with front cottage (duplex)
- Pet-friendly, but please do not leave dogs at home to bark
- Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival

ABOUT US
- Brenda is an engineer and mother of four
- Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad
- Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms
- Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler
- Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save

THE DEEP DIVE
All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens.

Drop down the road and onto the beach: it's a 2 minute walk with a great crosswalk, and totally flat. All the better for the beach toys you have in tow, found waiting for you in the shared garage with your own little wagon. Play in the sand, relax back into the sun, boogie board or surf. Then come back to a truly cooking-ready kitchen, an outdoor shower, your own private fenced back yard. The owners spend weeks here every year so you know it's livable. All you have to do is come.

Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Del Mar
- Let your dog play at Dog Beach & enjoy the volleyball courts too
- Go to the Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby
- Eat and shop in charming downtown Del Mar
- Enjoy a family walk on the Coast to Crest Trail

Feel at home in our beloved North County
- We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rental
- Discounts at local YogaSix studio
- Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District
- Hiking, parks, and beaches galore
- Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby
- Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away

House Rules:
* No parties or events
* No smoking
* Wash off the sand before you go in the house please!
* Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10:00P-8:00A weekdays and 11:00P-9:00A weekends/holidays

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Dogs can not be left home alone to bark

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or events. No smoking on property. Wash off the sand before you go in the house please!. Quiet hours are strictly
enforced from 10:00P-8:00A. Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25.
Only dogs as pets allowed, don't leave them at home to bark.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Del Mar, California

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 6 min walk
  • Free Flight - 9 min walk
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 12 min walk
  • Del Mar Plaza - 13 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Australian Battered Potatoes - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jake's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bay Thai Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! located?

This family-friendly Del Mar holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Del Mar North Beach and Del Mar Plaza are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and amenities!!
Super spot .. great amenities .. enjoyed our 3 day stay .. will return one day to this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S.

Perfect beach cottage!
Great location with an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. The cottage is nicely decorated and well-appointed with everything we needed to be comfortable. It was very clean and the beds have the most comfortable mattress and linens. The back yard is beautiful with tall plants all around providing absolute privacy. The grassy area was perfect for our dog to run around. Unfortunately, we had car trouble the day before we were to check out. Since we were driving through the desert to get back to Phoenix we were hesitant to drive home without having a mechanic look at it. I texted Beachaus to see if we could extend our stay but the Seahorse cottage was already booked. However, they found us another unit nearby that was available and we were able to go directly there when we checked out. They turned a stressful situation into a blessing and saved our trip! We will definitely be coming back to this cottage and using Beachaus for all of our beach vacations!

10/10 Excellent

Marci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Personal touches!
We rented the Seahorse Cottage while we were in town for my daughter's horse show and we loved our stay! Clean, cozy, well decorated, comfortable beds and everything we needed for our stay. We loved the personal touches and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

Perfect Space
My husband, my 18 month old son and I stayed here for the weekend. Everything was perfect and everything we needed was there. We didn't have the opportunity to make it to the beach but the number of extras in the garage to use was quite frankly impressive, and super organized (like everything else in the home). The internet worked great. The kitchen appliances were super clean. Additionally, the owners are very responsive. The private outdoor space is a super nice plus and the washer and dryer. Last but not least, great location for Del Mar and Solana Beach. Even San Diego (we did the zoo) was only about a 40 min drive on a Sunday afternoon. I would 100% recommend staying here and hope we get to again. Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog Friendly and close to the Dog Beach!
I selected this property specifically for its proximity to the dog beach. I was visiting family and travel with my dog so I wanted him to be able to enjoy the beach as well. The off-leash dog beach is within walking distance of the cottage. The cottage has a fully fenced back yard and a hose to rinse my dog off after the beach and a small deck for him to dry off on. The cottage was charming and comfortable. If you are noise sensitive, you can here the light rail occasionally. We had a super nice stay and would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayanan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely coastal getaway
Really wonderful location, and a very cute property. The yard is great for a dog and a casual bbq dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Loved this place so much. It has a wonderful beach bungalow vibe. Very clean. The back patio and yard were well kept and relaxing. Location was awesome! Owners responded within minutes with any questions we had. I hope we can stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location!
This is a perfect location for the beach at Del Mar, while the place is very small, it is perfect for a small family or a couple. I stayed with my adult son during the stay and the living area is small with a small couch and one chair. So there is not much space but the location is perfect-hence the 4 star rating, as another chair would be nice:)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and close to beach
Property managers do a good job. House was in good condition and well equipped. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in this adorable bungalow. The location can’t be beat! It had all the essentials for our family, including a high chair, toddler step, beach toys and a wagon. We also appreciated how quiet it was at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, quaint home, perfect location for beach
I gave 5’s across the board with the exception of cleanliness … only because we found some broken glass between the couch and side table but this could’ve been easily overseen by cleaners… we only found it because of my one year old crawling. We loved the backyard and the proximity to the beach.. it is literally minutes from beach. Only downside is you can’t really walk to get food, it’s on the other side of the (bridge?) not sure what to call it and if you do walk through the neighborhood it’s a good long walk .. not a huge deal but just FYI for anyone who wants to walk to get food or coffee… Overall we loved this home and our stay and the communication with the property team was exceptional. As long as you are good with sharing a wall with neighbors this house is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place
clean and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We stayed 3 nights at this little cottage and had a wonderful time! The cottage is very clean and decorated nicely. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. The queen bed was very comfortable. We took our 2 dogs and we were very pleased with the fully fenced backyard and having the dog beach just down the street. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe. Lots of beach gear in the garage for your use as well as beach towels. We would definitely love to stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nina j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little cottage
Great cottage! Modern, very close to the beach and great patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy living
Awesome property and location. Close to beach, town, fairgrounds, etc….
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restored my Faith in VRBO
I'm sure I'm not alone in having had some bad VRBO experiences, to the point that I have mostly gone back to staying in hotels. HOWEVER, this rental is the way VRBO used to be! No crazy fees, the place was absolutely lovely, the communication was amazing! I would absolutely stay here again, and I probably will since I'm in the area so much these days. These folks really do it right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aisling G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Get Away
We loved this property, it's excellent location - across from the beach in a quiet area, the private patio - the yard was perfect for our dog, and the little notes and touches from management. Just lovely. Management was also very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Seahorse
The cottage was really lovely and so quaint and cute! Loved our neighbors too and hung out with them! The cottage was well appointed, yard was lovely and beach access incredible! Very clean as well! Very calming and overall soooo fun!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy clean great location
Perfect little beach bungalow. Great outdoor space. Well equipped for beach. Two minute walk to beach. Friendly and helpful host. We’ll be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Hopkins

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Cottage in great location
The rental was well located right by the beach. It was clean and well equipped and was perfect for our stay. I would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Malibu, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and great location!
Brenda is a superb and prompt communicator. Everything on the property was as expected. Very clean and walking distance to almost everything in town
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property and Great Management
Beautiful property in a great location, the management was great and quick to respond to any question. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding with a Beach
I came into town, for a family wedding. I knew that my grandchildren would love the location, and they did. There were wagons and children's toys, plenty of beach towels, washer, dryer, and beach chairs. It was just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely beach weekend
great property steps away from beach & hosts were ultra responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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