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Updated Furnishing 2022, Now More Comfortable and More Seating
Both Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Cook or Eat inside or outside. Grill and entire area just for your use
Your walk back. Just across from the street pass the big palm (white 2 story)
To the beach at 18th street. Looking North

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Share Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Steps from the Beach.

Just steps from the beach. Downstairs unit in a stacked duplex. The kitchen and living room open up to the front patio where you can grill, have breakfast, watch your kids, before heading to the races or the beach.

Local owners. Don't be surprised if we walk down to share a sunset toast. Now an expected tradition with the many families that annually come back and why the dates available are limited.

Kitchen – Completely supplied for you to cook indoors or bring everything outside to grill in your own outdoor Patio dining space

Parking – 2 spots, a big deal when you are in the heart of Del Mar

Washer and Dryer – Shared by upstairs and downstairs unit
Outdoor shower – No need to bring the beach in. Wash off outside put beach gear in the wash and head out to the races or your favorite restaurant.

Master Bedroom – King Size Bed and its own bathroom.
Bedroom - Queen size bed
Bedroom – Two Twin Beds.

Beach gear includes – Beach chairs, umbrellas, and lots of towels, surfboards, wet suits, boogie boards, and bikes (available depending on the owner’s themselves using them)

Property manager

Steven McDowell

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Kid party and events done by 9pm

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs Yes, Others Ask. Fee is for cleaning after

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
After 9pm, music and activities need to go inside. Keep the sand outside, use the outside showers when every possible. Beach gear use at your own risk

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Kid party and events done by 9pm
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

About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Del Mar Plaza - 10 min walk
  • Free Flight - 14 min walk
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 18 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • Voigt Drive Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jake's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon on the Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Stratford Court Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Beach. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Beach. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach. located?

Situated in Del Mar, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Del Mar Plaza and Seagrove Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

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

Josh Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place...shhh don't share
I hesitate to give a stellar review as we want to keep this place undercover so it's available for us again. It is a gem and Steven is fantastic...location and how the place is set-up is such a great fit for us. It has everything you need. We could keep going on and on...but we again we don't want to many ppl finding out about it ;-p
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Amazing location, attentive owner, clean and well stocked. Made for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place !!
Really clean ! has all amenities especially everything you need for beach which is so nice The owner was very communicative and available anytime! Definitely returning here for more fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable house
We loved this place. It was just as described. It’s extremely close to the beach and some excellent restaurants. The host was easy to contact and answered all our questions. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, good location
Enjoyed our stay in Del Mar. 1 minute or less walk to beach. Easy walk to restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera H., GREENWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring vacation
This property was perfect for our needs. Steps from the beach (even though it was too cold to enjoy it), close to restaurants and shopping. Helpful that there were no stairs. The owner was prompt to answer any questions. Very much appreciated how well stocked the kitchen and bathrooms were. Lovely outdoor area(which we couldn’t really enjoy with the weather). Appreciated that there was parking for 2 cars. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay near the beach!
This little home is super close to the ocean and had everything we needed. It was spotless upon arrival (I’ve never seen such a clean refrigerator!) and everything was comfortable and well appointed. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Denver USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Perfect location in Del Mar...walking to everything. House is remodeled, but definately an older home. Bed were comfortable and kitchen well supplied.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B., Winter Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Del Mar!
Excellent location. Perfect space for relaxing. Steps from Seagrove Park and town. Jake’s is across the street. Great place for walking or following the trail along the bluffs Love this place
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great house and great host
The house was great and Steven was such a great host. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location with everything that we could want
You can't beat this location, or the overall amount of space. It's so close to the beach that we left our flip flops at home and took only the towels, boogie boards and chairs (all provided) with us. If we didn't feel like grilling on the bbq provided in the enclosed patio, we would walk up a block up to Poseidon or Jakes, or take a longer walk to Americana or the Plaza. The space is clean and comfortable (maybe think about replacing the King bed next year?) with current appliances (large and small) and plenty of fresh towels and bedding. We are planning our next trip to this great spot in Del Mar beach, and would love to see the garden after it has seen a little love.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Great experience, helpful owner, close to beach, lots of beach equipment
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even closer to the beach than we expected
The walk to the beach is shorter than the length of our driveway at home! We were expecting it to be further but it really is a tiny walk. Very welcoming host. So nice to have a stocked kitchen after having stayed in a hotel. Nice to have so much beach gear. The patio area was really pleasant and relaxing. We def enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami S., Chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Beach Escape!
We have to come to Del Mar every summer for 14 years and this was one of my favorite stays! The location is perfection! We only drive to the grocery store. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed to make a few breakfasts and dinners and the patio was amazing for our pup, enjoying dinners, breakfasts and games! Steve & Jen are a lovely couple and we’re so incredibly helpful, we didn’t need them much, as their place was very well equipt! Thank you!!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay from start to finish!
Whole family enjoyed our stay at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Del Mar beach stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Del Mar beach house! Steven was responsive, attentive and gave us a warm welcome. The location cannot be beat! We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach getaway
Awesome property for a family (with dog) vacation. Steps to the one of the greatest beaches in the world and has everything you need (wetsuits! Surfboards! Boogie boards!). Owner has really thought of everything and is a very nice guy to boot. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P., El Paso, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property!!
This was an awesome property. We rented both the units to accommodate our three families of 10. Location is everything and it is a block from the beach. So easy to come and go as needed. Took our pooch who loved walking on the designated beach areas! Has a great park right up the street and tons of places to eat. (Though we like grilling most nights.) The train goes close by but you soon get used to it and it was fun for our little ones to see! It is a beach town and part of the fun is all the sights and sounds of the area! Looking forward to going back! Thanks, Steven, for making it so easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L., Durango, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The downstairs unit was light and bright and just as advertised. We loved the location only a block away from the beach. The only issue we had was that we could hear the upstairs tenants kids running around above our heads. Also train is extremely loud. But all in all it was a great crash pad and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to see the ocean again
Really nice place close to the ocean and well stocked with household stuff!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house near Del Mar dog beach
2 friends and 2 dogs enjoyed the house and patio and the easy walk to the dog beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

tina e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
This was truly a gray experience for our first home vacation rental. Stephen was very accommodating and communicated with us multiple times. The home was perfect, clean, had everything we needed for staying in and having dinner as well as going to the beach to relax. We loved that it was so close to the beach. We also loved the we could have our large dog with us as Del Mar us a very dog friendly city. We will definitely stay there again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location!
Steven our host was extremely gracious and attentive! We enjoyed the short walks to the beach to watch sunset every night. The place was stocked with everything we needed and then some. Beach was perfect for relaxing or boogie boarding! We had our in laws visiting with us and the felt comfortable walking the neighborhood. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great unexpected getaway!
The property was very clean, fresh, and homey. We felt very comfortable and welcome here. We loved the quick walk to the beach as well as into Del Mar for drinks and food! The house was quiet and cozy and exactly what we needed at a very hectic time. We so appreciated Steve’s flexibility and how quickly he got back to us. I would highly recommend this jewel in Del Mar!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Vacation Spot!
This is a gem of a place. Steps to the beach, walking location to restaurants and off-leash dog park. Steven was very responsive and helpful on all accounts. Beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steven McDowell

Host profile image
Del Mar resident since 2001. Primary Residence's on Forest Way in Del Mar. Semi retired giving me time to still help on the Del Mar Little League Board and where needed elsewhere. Bought our beach place to have somewhere to share with family and friends and a place for our kids to stay in the future when they have their own family.

Steven McDowell

Why they chose this property

Purchased from a family that had owned the place since 1963. Loved the location, have friends with families that live close. Wanted a place to share. This works

What makes this property unique

At the place are towels, beach toys for running out to the surf and more stuff for young children to keep them occupied while you relax or cook. Many items we switch out with our own gear, if you need something just let us know.

Languages:

English
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